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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

Health/Life Safety State-mandated inspections of 152 West Cook County schools throughout the year. Our team inspects classrooms, elevators, exits, boiler rooms, fire extinguishers, and more. We support our education partners to help make their environments as safe as possible for students, teachers and staff. ALL FORMS RECORDS & REQUIREMENTS Administrative Code 180 (Safety Reference Plan) 1. DOWNLOAD HLS Handbook 3. DOWNLOAD HLS Rules - ISBE Presentation 5. DOWNLOAD HLS Glossary FY24-25 2. DOWNLOAD HLS Laws - ISBE Presentation 4. DOWNLOAD HLS checklist FY24-25 6. DOWNLOAD Administrative Code 180 (Safety Reference Plan) 1. DOWNLOAD HLS Handbook 3. DOWNLOAD HLS Rules - ISBE Presentation 5. DOWNLOAD HLS Glossary FY24-25 2. DOWNLOAD HLS Laws - ISBE Presentation 4. DOWNLOAD HLS checklist FY24-25 1. DOWNLOAD HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. STEVE BOGREN Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer sbogren@west40.org PHILIP ABRAHAM Director of Comprehensive Educational Services pabraham@west40.org

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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 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 Kennedi Strickland Dixon kstricklanddixon@west40.org < Back Special Education Leaders Network Facilitated By: Dr. Kennedi Strickland-Dixon Meeting Dates: 1st Tuesday of every month (Hybrid), 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 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 Kennedi Strickland Dixon kstricklanddixon@west40.org Previous Next

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 < Back Facilities Management Network Facilitated By: Steve Bogren 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 Previous Next

< Back Grand Canyon University About GCU offers affordable, flexible graduate programs aligned with educator career goals. Our partnership includes tuition discounts and degree programs that support leadership development and licensure advancement. https://www.gcu.edu/ Previous Next

Professional Learning Specialist DR. ERIKA DR. ERIKA < Back DR. ERIKA LUKASIK Professional Learning Specialist Dr. Erika Lukasik joined the West40 Professional Learning team as Professional Learning Specialist with a focus on literacy in the summer of 2024. She has worked in literacy instruction at the elementary, middle school, high school, and higher education levels for the past 18 years serving as a literature teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, and literacy coordinator. When she isn’t focused on literacy instruction, she’s curled up with her dog and a good book, going to stand-up comedy shows, or listening to Taylor Swift. Erika believes that professional learning is the heart of a reflective and responsive teaching practice. elukasik@west40.org Previous Next

8:30 - 11:30 AM < Back Supporting Students in Need of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Support: Developing a Behavioral Health Team (BHT) in Your School. 1/15 (cancelled) and 2/6/25 8:30 - 11:30 AM This course introduces building systems of care in schools using MTSS and trauma-responsive frameworks. Participants will learn to connect students with suitable interventions and collaborate with a Behavioral Health Team, including administrators, clinicians, and community partners. At least two team members must attend the sessions together. Choose one session for your team to attend. Register Here Previous Next