D62 BPAC

09/02/2026

Co-teaching is a wonderful way to integrate content and language!

How can content and language work together to support multilingual learners? In the first Snapshot in our new series by Margo Gottlieb, see how educators co-develop learning goals and integrated language targets and objectives that center students’ linguistic and cultural assets: https://wida.wisc.edu/resources/resource-snapshot/integrated-learning-goals-targets-and-objectives-weaving-together

08/31/2026

Good ideas to support language at home, in either language!

How can families promote language development at home?

What can we tell families?

These are different from the standard ways to promote Listening 🎧, Speaking 🗣, Reading 📚, & Writing 📝 at Home. And can be done in any & all languages!!

08/29/2026

Multilingual learners contribute to our educational landscapes. Their languages, cultures, traditions, and lived experiences bring diverse perspectives, ways of thinking, and ways of knowing that enrich our classrooms and communities. When we recognize and value what multilingual learners bring, rather than focusing only on what they are still developing, we create learning environments where every student can contribute, connect, and thrive.

08/26/2026

It was a great 1st day across D62!

08/09/2026

Parents, please take some time to read this.

Illinois public and charter school students will be barred from using cellphones during the school day starting in fall 2027, under a law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Tuesday.

08/09/2026

Good reminder for students and families!❤️

It’s no secret…being bilingual IS a gift and an asset. But sometimes young students don’t realize it.

Let’s tell bilingual students how valuable their linguistic assets are!

08/07/2026

What a great turnout for our Immigrant Family Welcome event! Our goal was to empower families for a successful year!

08/04/2026

Looking forward to this wonderful event! Hope to see you tomorrow!😊

National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Forest Elementary School (1375 S. 5th Ave.) and Algonquin Middle School (767 E. Algonquin Rd.). Join the Des Plaines Police Department for this free, family-friendly event that brings neighbors and first responders together to build stronger community connections.

Enjoy specialty vehicles, a K-9 demonstration, food trucks, games, live entertainment, activities, and displays from local organizations. It’s a great opportunity to meet the people who protect and serve Des Plaines and learn more about the equipment and services that help keep our city safe.

The event footprint includes both school campuses and the adjoining green space. Free parking is available at both schools, with entrances off Forest Avenue and 5th Avenue.

For more information, visit our website at desplainesil.gov/nationalnightout.

07/30/2026

Great opportunity for anyone looking for work!

Hey D62! We are hosting a Paraeducator Job Fair during National Night Out on August 4 at the Jane L. Westerhold Learning Center.

Details below:
--Job fair starts at 5 p.m.
--Starts at $19.10/hr + competitive benefits
--Onsite interviews & licensing info
--Spanish/Polish/Russian speakers highly encouraged!

Walk-ins welcome, or register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/D62AugParaeducatorJobFair