Networks
Connect with other professionals like you through West40’s networks of administrators, teachers and school staff.
networks
Administrative Assistants Network
Administrative Assistants Network
The West40 Administrative Assistants Network offers problem-solving, idea sharing, and trainings for all Administrative Assistants within the West40 Region. If you would like more information, please email tmarerro@west40.org.
Attendance Network
Attendance Network
The West 40 Attendance Network exists to promote and brainstorm solutions to address student attendance. We offer idea-sharing and problem solving with a focus on both preventive and responsive strategies. All members who wish to participate will help to disseminate and evaluate intervention strategies in order to facilitate increased student attendance. This network will meet from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive additional information, please email spickett@west40.org
Curriculum Cafe
Curriculum Cafe Network
Curriculum Cafe is a forum where curriculum leaders share best practices, problem-solve, and network about federal and state initiatives, research, and classroom practices. Curriculum Cafe is committed to excellence in education for all children in our schools by bringing curriculum leaders together.
This network meets from 8:30am-10:00am on the second Tuesday of every month. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email kchavez@west40.org.
EL Network
EL Network
The goal of the EL Directors Network at West40 is to brainstorm solutions to challenges and articulate best practices that are implemented throughout West40 districts. During our meetings, we will also include the perspective and guidance of the Illinois State Board of Education's DELL administrator. This network meets from 8:30am-10:00am on the second Thursday of every month. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email kchavez@west40.org.
Facilities Management Network
Facilities Management Network
The mission of the Facilities Management Network is to promote professionalism and quality standards within the Regional Buildings & Grounds and Health/Life Safety arenas. If you would like more information, please email sbogren@west40.org.
Family Engagement Network
Family Engagement Network
The purpose of the Family Engagement Network is: to connect, to share resources, to learn from one another, to bring families to our schools to engage them in their children's education, to connect them with tangible resources, and to assist the families to have better outcomes. The Family engagement network is for School- based Parent or Family Liaisons or those who serve their schools and Communities in a similar capacity. It is also for community partners serving the West Cook County Region.
For more information please contact Maria-Elena Agrela, meagrela@west40.org
Human Resources Network
Human Resources Network
The West40 Human Resources Network is a group of West40 School District HR leaders that meet once a month to share best practices, information and ideas on all things human resource related. Educator Licensure, professional development requirements, insurance, hiring issues, compliance, policies and procedures are just some of the topics discussed. Come together with your colleagues, problem-solve, and share best practices. If you would like more information, please email sbalderas@west40.org.
Instructional Coaches Network
Instructional Coaches Network
The Instructional Coaches Network meets from 8:30am-10:00am on the first Wednesday of each month to explore best practices, share ideas, and identify professional learning needs for coaches and their school staff. Come learn with your colleagues who share your role as an Instructional Coach and grow your network of people and resources. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email kchavez@west40.org.
Ministerial Alliance Network
Ministerial Alliance Network
West40 is co-hosting with Proviso Township Ministerial Alliance Network to develop another West40 Network, The Ministerial Alliance. Churches and other community partners within the West40 region are welcome to join this Network. This is where churches can retrieve resource help which will hopefully enable them to carry out their outreach projects in their community. In essence, this is an empowering network! There’s nowhere in the West40 region where churches attain assistance and support for their outreach projects within their communities. We meet monthly and are finding ways to support our underserved students in the West40 region. We believe that burdens are lighter when everyone works together. All are welcome!
For more information please contact Maria-Elena Agrela, meagrela@west40.org
Principals Network
Principals Network
The West40 Principals Network is a place where building leaders from the area can link together to explore topics and areas relevant to responsibilities as a Principal as well as share resources on leadership. Network with other West40 district Principals and stay current on the ISBE news and information.
This Network will be on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 8:30am-10:00am except during the months of November and December. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email kchavez@west40.org.
SEL Network
SEL Network
The West40 SEL Network meets from 8:30am-10:00am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to explore the world of social-emotional learning in education. Members will discuss best practices, share ideas, and identify professional learning needs for themselves and their school staff. Come learn with your colleagues who share your role and grow your network of people, techniques, and resources. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email kchavez@west40.org.
Special Education Leaders Network
Special Education Leaders Network
Are you a leader in charge of specialized services in your district? Do you want to further your knowledge and expand your practice in Special Education? If so, the West40 Special Education Leaders Network is for you! This network meets from 8:30am -10:00am on the first Tuesday of every month to explore best practices, share ideas, and identify professional learning needs for the members and their school staff. Come learn with your colleagues who share your role as a leader in Special Education and grow your network of people, techniques, and resources.
If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email kchavez@west40.org.
Tech Talk
Tech Talk
TechTalk is a forum where Technology Leaders share best practices, problem-solve, and talk about software, hardware, pedagogy, and classroom integration. The group is committed to excellence in education for all kids in our schools by bringing technology leaders together. If you would like more information, please email jboies@west40.org.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Network
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Network
West 40 is committed to excellence in education for all children in our schools by bringing DEI leaders together. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Network offers a space for leaders in the area to share ideas, offer perspective, research, and converse together to explore topics and areas relevant to their responsibilities. Come learn and brainstorm around challenges, with your colleagues who share your role and grow your network of people, techniques, and resources around this timely and necessary work. This network meets from 8:30am-10:00am on the fourth Thursday of each month. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email kchavez@west40.org.
Preschool Network
Preschool Network
The Preschool Network is one of the newest professional networks at West40. The group will meet from 8:30am-10:00am on the third Wednesday of each month to explore the wide world of preschool. The Preschool Network is a place where leaders and teachers from the area can link together to explore best practices and areas relevant to the responsibilities of running a preschool program. This network will also include perspective and guidance of the Preschool for All program and Illinois State Board of Education. Come learn with your colleagues who share your role and grow your network. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email kchavez@west40.org.
