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Director of Comprehensive Education Services < Back PHIL ABRAHAM Director of Comprehensive Education Services pabraham@west40.org With over 25 years of experience in teaching, coaching and school administration, Phil built strong relationships with students and staff. He created effective partnerships with parents, law enforcement, and the community. Phil conducted school safety drills continuously throughout the school year, well above teh required amounts directed by the state. As a teacher in 2000, Phil helped form a districtwide safety committee for the first time, where he initiated the organization of conducting active shooter drills and carried it out throught his years as an administrator. Phil has extensive experience adn training in Postive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Restorative Practices, and Health/Life Safety. Phil is responsible for conducting over 150 school buildings' health/life safety inspections yearly as Director at West40 Additionally, he performs building Physical Security Assessments and provides ongoing training to enhance school safety through prevention and intervention. Previous Next

Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer < Back STEVE BOGREN Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer Steve has been in education for over 42 years. Before joining West40 in 2017, he was the principal at Hillside Elementary School for 19 years. There, he fostered a collaborative environment and implemented a successful School Improvement Plan and District Strategic Plan. Bringing MAWI Learning to support the Social/Emotional needs of the students was one highlight of his tenure. Throughout his administrative career, Steve has presented at many state and national education conferences. Steve also served as a New Principal Mentor and was the president of the West40 Governing Board. Steve is a compliance expert who helps ensure that school facilities in West Suburban Cook County are safe, secure, and meet the standards set by the state for students, faculty, and staff. As West40’s Chief of Comprehensive Educational Services Officer, he oversees a team that conducts both Health Life Safety and Compliance visits for all 40 districts, which includes 152 schools. In addition, he oversees and conducts over 120 Non-Public School Recognition visits each year. His latest initiative is developing and implementing the School Safety and Threat Assessment Team (STAT) This team is fortunate to have experts in the field conduct a myriad of supports and trainings for schools and organizations that reach far beyond just the West40 area. Main Office Previous Next

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. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email Diane Wolf dwolf@west40.org & Tracey Garfield tgarfield@west40.org < Back PK-8 Principals Facilitated By: Dr. Diane Wolf & Dr. Tracey Garfield Meeting Dates: 4th Wednesday of every month (Virtual), 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 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. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email Diane Wolf dwolf@west40.org & Tracey Garfield tgarfield@west40.org Previous Next

12 PM - 1 PM < Back School-Based Medicaid Training 8/19/24 CLOSED 12 PM - 1 PM In Illinois, over 3.9 million people, including 1.5 million children, are enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. School districts can leverage this opportunity to fund health services. Recent policy changes offer more chances to expand Medicaid programs in schools. This 1-hour training covers billing requirements, policy updates, lessons learned, and available resources for school-based Medicaid. Register Here Previous Next

West40 Testing Center Our testing center is equipped with modern technology for maximum concentration during the testing process. PEARSON TESTING Open 7 days a week: Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM All registration and payment must be done through PEARSON VUE Website ACT WORKKEYS PARAPROFESSIONAL TESTING How do I register to take the WorkKeys paraprofessional test? Please call the West40 Test Center at 708-483-6209 between 8AM – 4PM or leave a message. CLICK HERE for more information HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. STEVE BOGREN Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer sbogren@west40.org BILLY BALDERAS Lead Test Center Proctor bbalderas@west40.org

Regional Safe School A safe place of growth and hope for youth-of-promise. HOW WE HELP Described as a model for the state, the West40 Regional Safe School helps students who are up against difficult circumstances out of their control. By changing these circumstances—offering safety, encouragement, and structure in a DIFFERENT setting—we can change the ending to each student’s story. We start by earning their trust, building relationships, and changing how they look at their lives and think about themselves. We help them take ownership of their responsibilities - academic and behavior toward others. We help them believe in their abilities to turn their lives around to get back on the path to graduation and life readiness. WHO WE SERVE Our Safe School serves students in grades 6-12 who were suspended, expulsion eligible, and/or expelled who yearn to be future innovators of their community and need help in fulfilling their dreams. The biggest lessons in my life are the ones I learned at the West40 Safe Schools. " Dion Flowers BY THE NUMBERS IN 2024-25 16 Districts Served 74 Students Served 72% of Middle and High School Students Enrolled in Career Education 100% Middle School Students Transitioned to Their Home High School 89% of High School Seniors Graduated on Time 67% of High School Students Ended the Year on Track with Credits (37% increase from intake) REFERRING A STUDENT? Contact Joe Innocente to begin the referral process. CONTACT RESOURCES Chat School Calendar Chat Student Handbook HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. JOE INNOCENTE Director of Regional Safe School Program jinnocente@west40.org

Student Success Is In The Hands Of Us All Working alongside educators, administrators, families and communities, we give them a chance to succeed. WEST40 SERVES We also provide support services as a fiscal agent to Early Choices and Philip J Rock Center and School as well as statewide legislative support. Some of our programs and services extend to North Cook County and communities outside of West Cook. DISTRICTS BELLWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 88 BERKELEY DISTRICT 87 BERWYN NORTH DISTRICT 98 BERWYN SOUTH DISTRICT 100 BROOKFIELD - LAGRANGE PARK DISTRICT 95 CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99 ELMWOOD PARK DISTRICT 401 FOREST PARK DISTRICT 91 FRANKLIN PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT 84 HILLSIDE DISTRICT 93 J. S. MORTON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 201 KOMAREK SCHOOL DISTRICT 94 LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS SCHOOLS DISTRICT 106 LA GRANGE NORTH SCHOOL DISTRICT 102 LA GRANGE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT 105 LEYDEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 212 LINDOP DISTRICT 92 LYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT 103 LYONS TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 204 West Cook County 38 districts and 3 co-ops 152 schools 90,000+ students MANNHEIM SCHOOL DISTRICT 83 MAYWOOD-MELROSE PARK-BROADVIEW DISTRICT 89 NORRIDGE DISTRICT 80 OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DISTRICT 200 OAK PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT 97 PENNOYER DISTRICT 79 PLEASANTDALE DISTRICT 107 PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 209 RHODES SCHOOL DISTRICT 84.5 RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 234 RIVER FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT 90 RIVER GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT 85.5 RIVERSIDE | BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 208 RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT 96 ROSEMONT DISTRICT 78 SCHILLER PARK DISTRICT 81 UNION RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 86 WESTCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT 92.5 WESTERN SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 101 CO-OPs: LADSE PAEC LASEC 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

Site Coordinator < Back ANGELA ROGERS Site Coordinator Previous Next

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 Sharon Balderas - sbalderas@west40.org and Gina Sierra - gsierra@west40.org < Back Human Resources Network Facilitated By: Matt Kane, Gina Sierra, & Sharon Balderas 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 Sharon Balderas - sbalderas@west40.org and Gina Sierra - gsierra@west40.org Previous Next

Area Director < Back LAURA GUZMAN LOPEZ Area Director Previous Next

RSSP Co-Principal < Back JAMES MONACO RSSP Co-Principal Previous Next

Director of Remote Learning and Principal for Remote School < Back MELISSA HOSKINS Director of Remote Learning and Principal for Remote School Previous Next