top of page
LATEST NEWS
Illinois Approves Redesigned Elementary Education Content Test
Prospective elementary school teachers in Illinois will begin taking a redesigned licensing exam on July 1 that breaks the test into sections and allows them to retake only the portions they did not pass. The Illinois State Board of Education approved cut scores for the new Elementary Education content exam at its May 13 meeting. The exam will use a new “testlet” structure that separates subjects like literacy, math, and science into smaller sections. ISBE officials said th
Why All Professional Learning is Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is a mindset designed to create lasting and meaningful change and it’s something the West40 Professional Learning...
International Dignitaries Visit West40 to Exchange Learning and Stories
West40 recently welcomed international dignitaries President Jin Byonghwa and Supervisor Kim Hyungu of the Busan Metropolitan Institute...
West40 Offering Free Professional Development for Educator Specialists
Educators and school staff who shape student’s experiences in the fine arts, physical education, world language, and other essential...
Professional Learning Team Meets Major Milestone and Looks Ahead
As the 24/25 school year comes to a close, the West40 Professional Learning Team is reflecting with deep gratitude and pride on the...
West40 Takes Important Role in Statewide Teacher Recruitment Campaign
The Illinois State Board of Education launched its “The Answer is Teaching Campaign” in July as a way to recruit more teachers. As part...
bottom of page