Illinois Resource Center (IRC)
@IL_Resource_Ctr
We provide professional development and support services for teachers and administrators who serve linguistically and culturally diverse students.
The wait is over! Registration is now OPEN for the 2024 Multilingual IL/ESSA Conference! Join us in Tinley Park December 10-13 for four days, five engaging keynotes, 150+ sessions, infinite opportunities to connect and much, much more.
One of the coolest aspects of EmpowerCon is the way our educators collaborate. In @mrsspinasclass's session on getting to know new students, participants compiled icebreaker alternatives to "What did you do this summer?" Check out the whole list here: docs.google.com/document/d/1wh…
It's been a busy month for our IRC specialist team with EmpowerCon and other back-to-school PD. Even with a packed schedule serving our districts, @mrsspinasclass launched her second book, "Igniting Change for Multilingual Learners," this month! Congratulations, Carly!
Thank you to all the educators, administrators, education leaders, parents, partners and elected officials in Illinois and beyond who advocated for these important funds for our schools and communities to be released. chalkbeat.org/2025/07/25/tru…
Family engagement is critical to student success and a strong school community. This helpful EdWeek article offers strategies for going deeper on this important component of supporting mutilingual students: edweek.org/leadership/how…
As an official Regional Services and School Improvement Learning Partner, the IRC can support your school with: Endorsement Courses Needs Assessment Professional Learning/Coaching/Technical Assistance Resource Development Specialized Services
Helpful roundup of ways to give student feedback from the great Larry Ferlazzo: larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/06/21/fou…
Planning for the 2025-26 school year already? We're here to help. Reach out and connect with our team today! irc.thecenterweb.org/professional-l…
Important read from New America on how intentional leadership and an asset-based approach transformed a district to better support English learner students: newamerica.org/education-poli…
What instructional methods are best for teaching Spanish literacy your dual language, bilingual or general Spanish classroom? Join Rachell Plote for an exploration of five introductory methods to enhance your classroom learning next week!
Seeking more resources for Disability Pride Month? Learning For Justice has a host of articles and printables, including this powerful message: “We have to harvest and cultivate our own stories, not just to feel valid, but to feel rejoiced.” learningforjustice.org/the-moment/jul…
Last week at EmpowerCon, Specialist Adelicia Brienzo led an informative workshop on culturally responsive family engagement practices. For those who couldn't make it to Rantoul, we're sharing the packed resource doc with you now! docs.google.com/document/d/1VA…
We are continuing our back-to-school webinar series with an engaging presentation on the empowering potential of translanguaging! RSVP at our website to attend.
Our robust schedule of Back to School PD webinars begins this weekend with a focus on student engagement! On Saturday, Dana Piraino will take you through ideas for activities to drive language acquisition and build student confidence. RSVP at the IRC website!
Whether you're looking for advice on supporting newcomers, seeking guidance on starting your dual language education journey or want help with classroom visuals, our July + August webinars will help spark your learning for back-to-school! Register here: irc.thecenterweb.org/workshops
This week, our Becoming Multilingual Champions series, all about empowering school staff, returns! In this free PD credit webinar, learn about your role in implementing, utilizing and adapting best practices for the Home Language Survey. RSVP on our website!
In case you missed our super exciting announcement last week... We are so excited to be hosting the Multilingual Illinois Statewide Conference this December, taking place the 9th through the 11th at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Registration and further details to follow.
Stories are an essential way to promote empathy and empowerment! This #FavoriteBookFridays list from @ChiPubLib highlights a bunch of recommended authentic titles for young readers by disabled authors. chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/displa…
Seeking more camaraderie and connection in the wake of EmpowerCon? Join our Multilingual Educators Slack Channel for community, resources & support!
Start the year off invigorated with our free summer PD sessions, like this one with Rachell Plote offering an introductory dive into Spanish literacy, whether you teach in a dual language program or not! RSVP at our website.
This week, we collaborated with our friends and partners at @MathforAllPD on their Summer Institute. We had some powerful discussions and shared resources on how to empower all our learners in mathematics education. Thank you, Math for All, for all you do!
