CHICAGO SCHOOLS TOUR November 21, 2014 Offered during the 82 nd IASB • IASA• IASBO Joint Annual Conference Hyatt Regency Chicago Presented by the Illinois Association of School Boards in cooperation with the Chicago Board of Education Connect | Engage | Succeed November 21, 2014 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.Buffet breakfast Crystal A Ballroom (street level), Hyatt, West Tower 8:45 – 9:00 a.m.Bus boarding & departure to schools from the Hyatt, West Tower 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Bus returns to the Hyatt, West Tower CHICAGO SCHOOLS TOUR Connect | Engage | Succeed For the last 43 years, IASB in cooperation with the Chicago Board of Education has provided an opportunity for educators to visit a Chicago school through the Chicago Schools Tour at the Joint Annual Conference. We are offering five tours covering a variety of neighborhood schools that Make The Connection between education, community and student success. Join in interesting, informative and educational moments with informal interactions as you tour a school’s unique learning environment, meet teachers and students, and experience the inspiring learning taking place in the classrooms. Blair Early Childhood Center – a Pre K-1 early childhood school serving children 3 – 6 in a blended program with state of the art technology; Manuel Perez Elementary School – a K-8 school focused on Fine and Performing Arts; Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School - NEW Wall-to-Wall International Baccalaureate school; Christian Fenger Academy High School – a turnaround school aimed at providing individualized supports necessary to help students achieve their best; Sarah E Goode STEM Academy High School – a high school concentrating on Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Visit the schools’ websites to learn more about your options. The tour officially begins with a buffet breakfast at 8:00 a.m. in the Crystal A Ballroom (note new location). The Crystal Ballrooms are located at street level in the West Tower. Tour buses will depart immediately after the breakfast at 8:45 a.m. from the hotel lobby. All tour participants must be paid annual conference registrants or guests of paid annual conference registrants. Experience an innovative educational opportunity in Chicago. Space is limited to 220 reservations. Register today by mail or online at www.iasb.com/jac14. Attendance at this event earns board members 5 credits in IASB’s Master Board Member Program. Participating Schools ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THE ARTS Manuel Perez Elementary School Pre K-8; Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster School; Neighborhood School Vicky Kleros, Principal 1241 West 19th Street 60608 CODE: PERZ Want to see first-hand how the arts can influence student learning? Serving as a model for innovative learning, Manuel Perez Elementary has developed unique, cutting edge programs creating a multi-cultural learning experience through the use of arts, music and language. Perez is a Level 1 Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster School that enhances traditional curriculum through the integration of the arts and a global education cultural exchange program. Perez focuses on combining a rigorous academic program with high quality extracurricular options for students and their families. Within walking distance of numerous cultural institutions and the Illinois Medical District, Perez enjoys several community partnerships that span a wide range of disciplines related to the arts, language and culture, and STEM. Located in the Pilsen neighborhood, 42% of the student body at Manuel Perez Elementary is enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual Education Program (Spanish). Website: www.perezelementaryschool.org EARLY LEARNING EQUALS SUCCESS: IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY FOR HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION Blair Early Childhood Center Early Childhood, serving ages 3 to 6 Karen Bryar, Principal 6751 West 63rd Place 60638 CODE: BLAR Want to experience how a high quality early childhood program can include students with multiple disabilities? Capitalizing on specialized teacher training, this blended early childhood education center provides a dynamic learning environment for a range of diverse students. Blair students receive individualized support and education that is designed to challenge students academically and support families and the larger school community. High-quality educational programming is provided for students with health impairments, autism, severe/profound cognitive impairments, and developmental delays. The integration of activities such as judo, yoga and Snoezelen (multi-sensory therapy), in addition to traditional programming, fulfill Blair’s mission of maximizing students full abilities. Blair has a vital and active parent support group. We are excited to offer this unique model for the first time in IASB’s Chicago Schools Tour. AN INSPIRATIONAL TURNAROUND STORY Christian Fenger Academy High School 9-12; Neighborhood School Elizabeth Dozier, Principal [America’s Toughest Principal] 11220 South Wallace Street 60628 CODE: FENG Want to walk the halls, visit the classrooms and meet the inspirational school leader of the 2014 nationally acclaimed docu-series Chicagoland? Here is your chance — visit Christian Fenger Academy High School. Fenger embodies the definition of a successful turnaround school that has seen its graduation rate increase 64%, attendance rise by 10%, and become one of the city’s top schools for growth in college enrollment since 2009. Boasting more than 35 extracurricular activities, Fenger Academy has significantly lowered dropout rates and instances of misconduct with community-based programs that challenge students to become leaders within Fenger and beyond. In 2013, the dedication of the entire Fenger staff was recognized with the Mikva Civic Leadership Courageous Educator Award. Website: www.fengerhighschool.org Website: www.blairearlychildhood.org NEW SCHOOL FOCUSED ON WALL-TOWALL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School 9-10 (will serve 9-12th grade in 2016-2017), NEW Wall-to-Wall IB High School Patricia Barrera Brekke, Principal 2111 W. 47th Street 60609 CODE: BACK Want to visit a new state-of-the-art high school that integrates international-mindedness and global perspectives? Innovative curriculum and modern design are showcased throughout the new Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School. Back of the Yards offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum wall-to-wall, creating the opportunity for every student to access to IB through a flexible framework that promotes intercultural respect and understanding, and inspires students to enrich their learning by providing service to the greater world outside of the school walls. The school has a community campus that includes a public library within the school. Defined as a “community anchor” by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School offers special collections and digital learning amenities available to residents in the community. The state-of-the-art three-story school features space for 1,200 students and boasts five computer labs, six science labs, superior arts and sports facilities, a gymnasium, and a six-lane pool. Website: www.boycp.org STEM: EXCELLING STUDENTS WITH CAREER DRIVEN OPTIONS Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy 9-11 (next year the school will serve 12th grade); Magnet High School Matsuo Marti and Brea Stevenson, Co-Principals 7651 South Homan Avenue 60652 CODE: GOOD Want to immerse yourself in total STEM learning? Opening its doors for the 2012-2013 school year, Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy quickly emerged as a leader of Early College STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics] Schools. The Early College STEM initiative connects high school, college, and career opportunities through partnerships and is part of the City of Chicago’s mission to triple the number of Chicago students earning STEM credentials by 2018. Students or “innovators” as they are called at Goode, go beyond Chicago Public School high school graduation requirements by having the opportunity to earn an Associate’s degree and industry certifications. Enjoying partnerships with IBM, Northwestern University, and Richard Daley College, to name a few, Goode prepares students to fulfill the increasing number of jobs that require a STEM background. Website: www.goodestemacademy.org Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy - wheelchair accessible transportation for this tour will be made available only if requested at time of registration. Please contact Bridget Trojan at 630/629-3776 ext. 1236 or [email protected]. Tickets Tour ribbons will serve as your event ticket. Tour ribbons for registration received by 4 p.m., October 24 will be mailed to the district superintendent/contact on November 7. Tour ribbons for registration received after October 24 may be picked up at 8:00 a.m. Friday, November 21 at the registration counter in front of the Crystal A Ballroom, West Tower, Hyatt Regency Chicago. Registration Information Refunds November 14 is the deadline for cancellation refunds. Refunds can be honored only if made by mail postmarked no later than November 14; or if received by way of fax to (217) 528-2831 or e-mail to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on November 14. All refunds will be processed after the conference. Cost of the tour is $95.00 per person. All tour participants must be paid annual conference registrants or guests of paid annual conference registrants. Reservations will be accepted in the order received by mail or online at www.iasb.com/jac14 only and must include the reservation form with check, purchase order or credit card information covering registration fees. Telephone reservations will not be accepted. Reservations will be confirmed to the district office by e-mail to the superintendent or district contact. Questions? Contact Cynthia Woods, Director for Advocacy; [email protected]; 630/629-3776 ext. 1228 or Bridget Trojan, Administrative Assistant; [email protected]; 630/629-3776 ext. 1236. Chicago Schools Tour Registration Friday, November 21, 2014 Register online at www.iasb.com/jac14; or Please enter reservations for the following participants from our district at $95.00 per person. Indicate your tour choice code on the registration form. $____________ is enclosed for ________reservations. 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