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Helping Kids Achieve Success West40 serves students and families in West Cook County through various student programs, transforming students into flourishing members of their communities. CONTINUUM OF SERVICES A caring continuum of social-emotional and academic support. For a struggling student, problems tend to have a domino effect. We focus on removing barriers that interfere with a student's ability to find success. Through positive relationship building, mentoring, goal setting, and family engagement, West40 Advocacy Programs effectively address barriers by turning them into opportunities for growth; fostering skillsets that afford every student the opportunity to thrive. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE TRUANCY OUTREACH PROGRAM: Walking alongside students and teen parents to reach attendance and academic goals LEARN MORE LEARN MORE DOWNLOAD PDF OF CONTINUUM OF SERVICES BY THE NUMBERS See the annual results of our advocacy, service, and legislative funding efforts. LEARN MORE HEAR THEIR STORIES Explore powerful stories of redemption, success, and creativity. Learn how West40 is affecting lives in our communities. LEARN MORE HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. JOE GAGE Senior Director of Student Programs jgage@west40.org RENEE MAKRIS Senior Director of Student Programs rmakris@west40.org

About Us GRANTS VALUES We actively support and advance West40’s Belief, Mission, and Vision by connecting the right resources to meet the needs of students, staff, and communities. We collaborate with West40 departments and external partners to maximize impact and achieve meaningful outcomes. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. We build trust and advance the mission of West40 through ethical actions and fiscal accountability. We leverage data to inform decisions, measure progress, and drive continuous improvement for those we serve. Current Funding Areas Grants After School Support Purpose: The After School Programs Grant provides opportunities and funding outside of the school day to improve academic outcomes, student enrichment, and community partnerships for support services Some previous After School Program grant funded opportunities are: Educational field trips for students enrolled in the Safe School, Remote School, and ALOPs Supplies and materials purchasing for student usage during After School Programming After school tutoring programs for students West40 Annual Backpack GiveBack Funded internships for ALOP students Community scholarships to increase accessibility to programming in community-based organizations (CBOs) To inquire about opportunities to receive funding or participate in After School Programming, please complete this form Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mental Health Support Purpose: West40 manages a number of grants that support SEL and Mental Health initiatives in schools by developing statewide infrastructure and collaboratives, Mutli-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) frameworks, and synchronous training modules that assist school districts in providing direct services to students and families SEL coaches and related services to serve West40 school districts. Professional Learning and Training available for school staff supporting SEL and mental health Support for telehealth, MTSS systems, and other mental health tools/resources for school districts Increase school based mental health professionals within school districts Funding School Based Mental Health Collaboratives where school support personnel can come together, collaborate, and offer support across different schools and districts School Safety Purpose: Our school safety grants aim to advance the Illinois Targeted Violence Prevention Strategy for K-12 students and appoint safety directors at the school community level who will provide resources and coordinate activities focused on violence prevention The ultimate goal of the grant is to enhance recidivism reduction and reintegration capabilities, advance equity/engage underserved communities in prevention, address online aspects of targeted violence and terrorism, and prevent domestic violence extremism Some trainings previously offered under our School Safety grants are as follows: Psychological and Physical Safety Incident Command System (ICS) School Prevention: Warning Signs Behavior Threat Assessment Security Awareness Emergency Preparedness: Design Emergency Preparedness: Admin Staff Threat Assessment: Warning Signs Threat Assessment: Social Media Warning Signs Bus Driver Security Awareness Metal Detector and Searches Security Observation Security Evaluation HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. FILL OUT THIS FORM

Professional Learning Empowering educators empower students AREAS OF SUPPORT MONTHLY STATS WHO WE'VE SERVED LISTEN. COLLABORATE. TRANSFORM. We start by LISTENING to a district's current reality, digging deep into their vision and identifying what we'll need to bring that vision to life. of our districts who take part in a NEED ASSESSMENT engage in a transformative Professional Learning Cycle. 62% 93% of our Professional Learning Cycle participants engage in a MULTI-YEAR TRANSFORMATION with us. LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO Next we COLLABORATE , distributing our time together between co-planning, one-on-one or team coaching and co-facilitating right alongside district we serve. Becoming an active partner to districts we serve is essential to them, which is why 72% of our time together is spent in collaboration. 218 in about days, our collaborative partnerships TRANSFORM districts' visions into a reality WHO WE'VE SERVED Interested in learning more of what resources we have that can help you? CLICK HERE! Resources ACADEMIC & BEHAVIORAL Administrator Academy Co-Teaching Danielson Training Differentiation and Inclusion Evaluative Calibration Growth Mindset Instructional Coaching Instructional Innovation BEHAVIORAL Classroom Ecology FBA/BIP Consult Individual Student Evaluation Educator Coaching Paraprofessional Training Multi-Tiered System of Support Classroom Management De-escalation Techniques CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT District and School Improvement Summative Designation Support 5 Essentials Training Danielson Training Leadership Coaching NWEA/IAR Training and Support Standards Based Practices Strategic Planning Data Analysis SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Assistive Technology Needs Classroom Best Practice Supports Curriculum Adaptation Differentiation IEP Development Inclusion Program Development Sign Language Resources Transition Age Support Understanding and Supporting Students with Special Needs SEL (SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING) Social-Emotional Learning Hub Supports Trauma Informed Practices LGBTQIA+ Policy and Practices Support Safe2Help Mental Health Toolkit Promoting a Culture of Attendance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Digital Literacy De-escalation Techniques Tiered Intervention Strategies School Improvement Action Planning Data Analysis and Systems Review Multi-Tiered System of Support HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAM plteam@west40.org MEET THE TEAM

Administrator Academies The following link will provide the Summary of Teacher and Principal Performance Evaluation Qualifications. Teacher and Principal Evaluator Qualifications AA LISTING CALENDAR VIEW December 2025 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 1 2 3 4 5 1:00 PM AA4176: Ready, Set, Retire: A Personal & Professional Journey for School Administrators +1 more 6 7 8 9 10:00 AM AA4202: ACE Instructional Leadership in the Age of AI: Advancing Observations, Evaluations, and Feedback +1 more 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 9:00 AM AA4226: How You Can Use AI to Advance Your Equity Work & Manage Impact +1 more 7 8 9:00 AM AA4181: Administrators' Guide to Self-Care, SEL & Mental Health +1 more 9 10 Multiple Dates AA4202: ACE Instructional Leadership in the Age of AI: Advancing Observations, Evaluations, and Feedback Dec 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Virtual More info Details AA4226: How You Can Use AI to Advance Your Equity Work & Manage Impact Jan 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Virtual Event More info REGISTER AA4181: Administrators' Guide to Self-Care, SEL & Mental Health Jan 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Virtual More info REGISTER Multiple Dates AA4114: Using Student Growth Data from Divers Population in Teacher Performance Evaluation Jan 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Virtual - Via Zoom More info REGISTER AA4227: Leading with Literacy: A Deep Dive into the Science of Reading & Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Jan 20, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM West40 ISC #2 (Door 8N), 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL 60153, USA More info REGISTER AA4174: Bridging PreK-2 Instruction: Best Practices for Early Learning Administrators Jan 21, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Virtual: More info REGISTER 2/12 & 2/13/2026 AA4050: Illinois Performance Evaluation: Principal Evaluation Training (INITIAL & RETRAINING) Feb 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – Feb 13, 2026, 3:30 PM West40 ISC #2 (Door 8N), 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL 60153, USA More info REGISTER AA4176: Ready, Set, Retire: A Personal & Professional Journey for School Administrators Feb 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Virtual: A Personal & Professional Journey More info REGISTER Multiple Dates AA3000: Illinois Performance Evaluation Retraining: Student Growth Feb 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Online training through Zoom More info REGISTER Multiple Dates AA1801: Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model (Revised 2023) Feb 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Online training through Zoom More info REGISTER Multiple Dates AA4179: The Time Paradox: How Time Perspectives Shape Leadership, Decision-Making, and Well-Being Feb 27, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Maywood, Maywood, IL 60153, USA More info REGISTER AA1451: Teacher Evaluator Competency Skill building for Pre-Qualified Teacher Evaluators, Domains 1 and 4 Mar 04, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Virtual Event More info REGISTER AA4176: Ready, Set, Retire: A Personal & Professional Journey for School Administrators Mar 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Virtual: A Personal & Professional Journey More info REGISTER 3/9 & 3/10/2026 AA4050: Illinois Performance Evaluation: Principal Evaluation Training (INITIAL & RETRAINING) Mar 09, 2026, 8:30 AM – Mar 10, 2026, 3:30 PM West40 ISC #2 (Door 8N), 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL 60153, USA More info REGISTER 988: Interpersonal & Team Communication Skills for School Administrators Mar 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Virtual Event More info REGISTER AA3000: Illinois Performance Evaluation Retraining: Student Growth Mar 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Virtual Event More info REGISTER Multiple Dates AA3828: Leading Positive School Culture: Prioritizing Self-Care, Staff Wellness, and Compassion Resilience. Mar 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM West40 ISC #2 (Door 8N), 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL 60153, USA More info REGISTER AA1050: Recognizing and Assisting Homeless Students: What Administrators Need to Know - Revised 2011 Mar 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Maywood, 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL 60153, USA More info REGISTER AA1414: "Communicating with Staff Regarding Their Performance Assessments" Apr 07, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Maywood, 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL 60153, USA More info REGISTER AA4176: Ready, Set, Retire: A Personal & Professional Journey for School Administrators Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Virtual: A Personal & Professional Journey More info REGISTER Load More HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAM plteam@west40.org MEET THE TEAM

Our Mission We will meet you where you are. We will be what you need. We will walk further with you. We will stand strong with you. WEST40 BELIEVES Every single kid deserves a chance at success. We know that they come from a variety of backgrounds and it’s up to all of us - educators, administrators, families, communities, and those here within the walls of West40 to ensure they have every opportunity possible to become who they are meant to be. OUR VISION We will transform every student in West Cook County—regardless of their past or circumstances—into a powerful, influential member of their community. HOW WE SERVE West40 serves 38 school districts and three co-ops in West Cook County, changing lives in one of the most populated areas in Illinois and creating ripple effects throughout the state through various student-centric programs and services. West4o knows life gets in the way sometimes. That’s how we can help. As enablers, we open up pathways for students and the people who surround them so students have a chance to succeed. COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES Roll over the circles to learn more about our programs! HOW WE'RE FUNDED Like other intermediate service centers, West40 was created by Illinois statute. Our core services are funded both by the state of Illinois and by the school districts we serve. Some additional services are made possible through our charitable arm, which is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. We also rely on charitable donations to help fund these services for our communities. BY THE NUMBERS See the annual results of our advocacy, service, and legislative funding efforts. LEARN MORE HEAR THEIR STORIES Explore powerful stories of redemption, success, and creativity. Learn how West40 is affecting lives in our communities. LEARN MORE

T0 Our West40 Community Removing barriers to student success by providing wraparound services for their families. By partnering with non-profit organizations and providing links to vital resources such as food, clothing, medical support, and housing, West40 plays an important role in the health and well-being of our community members. Community Resources Partnerships with local community organizations and businesses to provide wraparound support in various areas such as food, housing, mental health and more. COMMUNITY RESOURCES WEBSITE Heart 2 Heart Program Providing students in our programs and their families the support they need — another way West40 removes barriers to student success. HEART 2 HEART PROGRAM PAGE BY THE NUMBERS 2024-2025 3,250 5,200 (approx.) Backpacks distributed at BackPack GiveBack and other school events Hot Meals Served 140 147 Thanksgiving Turkeys and Meals Distributed Students Honored at School Citizen of the Year (SCOTY) Awards 136 Community Events 300 Families Served by Heart 2 Heart Store

Resources West40 partners with districts to provide supports for their various needs AREAS OF SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS NEWSLETTERS PARTNERSHIPS We collaborate with a wide range of organizations that share our commitment to high-quality professional learning. Whether you're seeking engaging instructional tools, specialized training, or opportunities to earn college credit, these partnerships help educators grow professionally and better serve their students. BloomBoard Read More DILE – Data-Informed Leadership for Equity Read More Grand Canyon University Read More Metropolitan Chicago Mathematics Initiative (MCMI) – UIC Read More North Central College Read More zSpace Read More Brookfield Zoo Read More DuPage Children’s Museum Read More Illinois Holocaust Museum Read More New Leaders Read More University of St. Francis Read More PARTNERSHIPS We collaborate with a wide range of organizations that share our commitment to high-quality professional learning. Whether you're seeking engaging instructional tools, specialized training, or opportunities to earn college credit, these partnerships help educators grow professionally and better serve their students. zSpace Read More University of St. Francis Read More DuPage Children’s Museum Read More Illinois Holocaust Museum Read More DILE – Data-Informed Leadership for Equity Read More New Leaders Read More BloomBoard Read More Metropolitan Chicago Mathematics Initiative (MCMI) – UIC Read More North Central College Read More Brookfield Zoo Read More Grand Canyon University Read More NEWSLETTERS Newsletter 1 Download Newsletter 2 Download Areas of Support ACADEMIC & BEHAVIORAL Administrator Academy Co-Teaching Danielson Training Differentiation and Inclusion Evaluative Calibration Growth Mindset Instructional Coaching Instructional Innovation BEHAVIORAL Classroom Ecology FBA/BIP Consult Individual Student Evaluation Educator Coaching Paraprofessional Training Multi-Tiered System of Support Classroom Management De-escalation Techniques CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT District and School Improvement Summative Designation Support 5 Essentials Training Danielson Training Leadership Coaching NWEA/IAR Training and Support Standards Based Practices Strategic Planning Data Analysis SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Assistive Technology Needs Classroom Best Practice Supports Curriculum Adaptation Differentiation IEP Development Inclusion Program Development Sign Language Resources Transition Age Support Understanding and Supporting Students with Special Needs SEL (SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING) Social-Emotional Learning Hub Supports Trauma Informed Practices LGBTQIA+ Policy and Practices Support Safe2Help Mental Health Toolkit Promoting a Culture of Attendance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Digital Literacy De-escalation Techniques Tiered Intervention Strategies School Improvement Action Planning Data Analysis and Systems Review Multi-Tiered System of Support HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAM plteam@west40.org MEET THE TEAM

School Safety and Threat Assessment We strive to enhance the overall safety of every school and proactively protect students and staff from threats and acts of violence in an effort to foster the best learning environment possible. WHAT WE DO The purpose of West40’s School Safety and Threat Assessment team (STAT) is to enhance the overall safety and security of every school. We strive to help proactively protect students and staff from threats and acts of violence to foster the best learning environment possible. We can provide coaching and training tailored to your needs in areas of safety and threat assessment, including but not limited to: Independent Physical Security Assessments Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Development and Flip Charts Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Assembling an Effective Threat Assessment Team Threat Assessment Plan Assistance Behavioral Warning Signs of Violence Suicide and Violence Prevention through Social Media Awareness Training on Security Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Crisis Response, and Security Operations Incident Command System (ICS) Training/Certification Assistance with Reunification Planning and Process Tabletop and Full-scale Exercises Where Participants Test Functional Roles They are Expected to Play in Real-time Events Security Related Procedural Needs Evaluation of Staffing Requirements Needed to Address Security Physical Security Architectural Planning Considerations SRO and Law Enforcement Partnership Support WE ARE READY TO HELP. When we say the success of kids is in all of our hands, that includes ensuring a safe environment that they feel confident coming back to every day. Reach out and connect with us to learn more! LEARN MORE BY THE NUMBERS 2024-2025 186 66 Hours of STAT Training STAT + TVTP (Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant) Contracts 610 160 Attendees of Illinois School Safety Conference Participants of "I Love U Guys" Reunification Training HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. SCHOOL SAFETY & THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM STEVE BOGREN Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer sbogren@west40.org PHILIP ABRAHAM Director of Comprehensive Educational Services pabraham@west40.org WIL GAGE Director of School Safety & Threat Assessment wgage@west40.org RANDY BRAVERMAN School Safety & Threat Assessment Specialist rbraverman@west40.org ALEX CAMPOS CES/STAT Specialist acampos@west40.org ERIC ARNOLD School Safety & Threat Assessment Specialist earnold@west40.org

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ARP-ESSER FUNDS PLAN Download our ARP-ESSER Funds Plan Download PDF HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. CARA WILEY Director of Grants cwiley@west40.org KATIE ELVIDGE Assistant Director of Grants kelvidge@west40.org

Online Learning Develop your skills with online learning opportunities offered through our partnership with the Kane County ROE. ILLINOIS ONLINE ACADEMY The Illinois Online Academy contains a curated collection of courses for Illinois educators through a partnership between the Kane County Regional Office of Education, Illinois Vision 20/20, and Virtual Education Software. ONLINE COURSES HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAM plteam@west40.org MEET THE TEAM