WHAT:   Senator Michael Noland, 22nd district town hall meeting on education funding reform.
                                                         WHEN:   October 29th, beginning at 7 p.m
                                                         WHERE: Centre of Elgin
                                                         INFO:  Senator Noland wants to hear from those who live and those who represent those who live in the 22nd district on the subject of SB 2288. 

                                                         Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax & Budget Accountability will be a featured guest at this
                                                         event along with Elgin Mayor Ed Schock who will provide his observations as a local city mayor and former U-46 school principal.                                                                                                                     Candidates for office within the 22nd District are also welcome to attend and as time permits share their views on this issue.
 
                                                         Please contact Senator Noland with any questions you may have.
                                                         District Office:
                                                         The Tower Building
                                                         100 East Chicago Street, #302
                                                         Elgin, IL 60120
 
                                                         847-214-8864 ph
                                                         847-214-8867 fax
                                                         info@noland.org
                                                         www.noland.org                                               

                                                               

                                                           

                                                          WHAT:   Leadership for Diversity Conference  Social Justice for Illinois Schools Pre K-12
                                                          WHEN:   Friday-Saturday, January 30-31, 2009
                                                          WHERE: Bradley University · Robert H. Michel Student Center · Peoria, IL
                                                          INFO: The purpose of this conference is to promote a statewide dialogue about best leadership practices to promote learning in diverse

                                                                            environments. We seek to understand policy implications at the local, state, and national levels that affect all stakeholders in diverse settings.

                                                                            It is our hope that from this dialogue will emerge effective leadership practices that build inclusive learning communities where diversity is valued,

                                                                            respected and promoted.

                                                           Keynote Speakers:  Dr. Linda Skrla, Associate Dean for Research, P-16 Initiatives, & International Programs, Texas A&M University, Ralph Martire,

                                                           Executive Director, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, Phillip Jackson, Founder & CEO, The Black Star Project


                                                            Registration Fees:
                                                           Friday Afternoon Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Workshop $50.00
                                                           Friday Evening $50.00
                                                           Saturday $125.00
                                                           CPDU credit available - $15.00 Register online at www.iwel.org. (Deadline for registration is January 9th.) Questions?

                                                           Contact Dr. Jenny Tripses at 309-677-3593 or jtripses@bradley.edu

 

 

                                                            WHAT: House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman Mike Smith (D-Canton) announced that he will convene a series of

                                                            hearings regarding proposals to reform  the state's approach to funding public education.  The public is invited and encouraged to

                                                            attend the hearings to voice their opinion on this very important issue. 

                                                             

                                                            WHEN:                                                                                  

                                                            Oak Park:  Sept. 18, 1:00 p.m., Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street

                                                            South Holland:  Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m., Thornwood High School, 17101 S. Park Avenue

                                                            Chicago:  Oct. 2, 6:00 p.m., Loyola University, 6525 N. Sheridan Road 

                                                            Lincolnwood:  Oct. 6, 7:00 p.m., Lincolnwood City Hall, 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue

                                                            Springfield:  Oct. 9, 1:00 p.m., State Capitol Room 118
 


                                                            CTBA will testify at several of the hearings as well as many of our partners at the A+ Illinois campaign.

 

                                                            WHAT: Dupage Federation on Human Services Reform, Making the Connection:  Accessing Public Benefits for Low Income Persons
                                                            WHEN: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
                                                                        February 18, 25
                                                                        March 4, 11, 18
                                                                       June 3, 10, 17, 24
                                                                       July 1
                                                            WHERE: All trainings held at NIU Naperville, 1120 Diehl Road, Naperville, IL
                                                            INFO: Making the Connection training sessions contain information in an easy-to-understand format regarding many programs available

                                                            to assist low income persons.

                                                            Individuals who register for a Making the Connection training session now receive membership access to the Federation's newly developed

                                                            Making the Connection Illinois website, www.mtcil.org.

                                                            To register and for more information please visit www.dupagefederation.org.