Welcome to west 40

West 40 Intermediate Service Center #2 is part of Illinois' network of regional education agencies providing support to public schools and districts in the western Cook County suburbs. Services include teacher and administrator professional development, alternative learning centers, school improvement planning support, and assistance with implementing governmental policies and initiatives.

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bellwood Office

West 40's office in Bellwood will be closed for Certification, Comprehensive Education Services, Registration and other day to day operations on the dates below:

- Friday, February 15th
- Friday, March 1st
- Thursday, March 28th
- Monday, April 1st
- Friday, May 24th
- Friday, July 5th

WEST 40

Please review what aspects of your certification can be completed on line at www.isbe.net/ecs. It is also possible to make registration and certification payments on line. You can also mail certification materials such as application and registration forms with required fees, transcripts, etc.

west 40 certification

The Intermediate Service Centers are providing Comprehensive Educational Services including Certification for educators in Suburban Cook County beginning July 2010. Please be aware that each Intermediate Service Center (ISC) only serves educators that work or, if not actively working on a certificate, live in their service region. Please see your region’s website for more information.

Certification hours:

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and by appointment

west 40 common core programs

Implementation of the New Illinois Learning Standards incorporating the Common Core is a priority for schools and districts. West 40 is hosting several Overview sessions in which we will review our knowledge of the process to date and introduce you to several resources to support your school or districts transition.

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Aurora University Online Endorsement and Master's Degree Programs

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NEW West 40 capabilities brochure!

If you've ever wondered "What is West 40 and how can it help my school and district succeed?" then be sure to explore the new West 40's capabilities brochure. Click below to access the brochure and learn all about West 40.

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WEST cook mathematics initiative

A partnership among 11 districts to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for grades six through nine.

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