I read with interest this article about the challenges and failed attempts at putting highly qualified teachers in the neediest schools (like Morton West, for example). Read the article and think of some questions about teacher quality in Berwyn schools to ask the superintendents of District 98, 100 and 201. They will be taking questions at the Town Hall Meeting on Dec. 7th at the Berwyn Public Library. How do we measure quality teaching? What do we do to incent the best teachers to work at our schools? What mentor support opportunities are there for new or struggling teachers? What professional development programs are required?
See you on Dec. 7th!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Deal of the Day!
Berwyn CARES is proud to support Berwyn teachers through our Berwyn Challenge on Donorschoose.org. Here is a link to a groupon that is ONLY TEN BUCKS for a $25 donation to a worthy project. PLEASE pick a Berwyn project and let's show Berwyn kids that Berwyn CARES!!! Purchase the groupon and then go to www.berwyncares.org to link directly to the many Berwyn projects that need your help!! It's ONLY TEN BUCKS!!!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Test Scores Dec 7th
BERWYN C.A.R.E.S. TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS TEST SCORES
Event Details:
December 7, 2010, 7:00 PM
Berwyn Public Library
Background: On October 30th the State Board of Education released school report cards for each public school in the state of Illinois. In an effort to provide clarity to parents and local residents, each year Berwyn CARES prepares a summary of school report card data for Berwyn's 13 schools along with an analysis of where each school ranks within the State of Illinois.
“In 2009 when school report cards were released, Berwyn CARES summarized the data, ranked the schools and surveyed local superintendents for feedback which we published on our Web site. With community concern for our schools growing, this year on December 7th we are hosting a town-hall style meeting to address the ‘State of the Test Scores’. Last year, both District 100 and 201 participated in our survey,
and this year, we hope to have all three districts participate at the meeting,” said Shelley Titzer, outgoing President of Berwyn CARES.
Berwyn C.A.R.E.S. (Citizens Aligned to Renew Education for Students) is a community-based organization created to improve the local education system by encouraging more family and community involvement. Since 2006, C.A.R.E.S. has established itself as the leading resource for up-to-date, reputable information on Berwyn's District 98, 100, and 201 schools. More information is available online at www.berwyncares.org.
Event Details:
December 7, 2010, 7:00 PM
Berwyn Public Library
Background: On October 30th the State Board of Education released school report cards for each public school in the state of Illinois. In an effort to provide clarity to parents and local residents, each year Berwyn CARES prepares a summary of school report card data for Berwyn's 13 schools along with an analysis of where each school ranks within the State of Illinois.
“In 2009 when school report cards were released, Berwyn CARES summarized the data, ranked the schools and surveyed local superintendents for feedback which we published on our Web site. With community concern for our schools growing, this year on December 7th we are hosting a town-hall style meeting to address the ‘State of the Test Scores’. Last year, both District 100 and 201 participated in our survey,
and this year, we hope to have all three districts participate at the meeting,” said Shelley Titzer, outgoing President of Berwyn CARES.
Berwyn C.A.R.E.S. (Citizens Aligned to Renew Education for Students) is a community-based organization created to improve the local education system by encouraging more family and community involvement. Since 2006, C.A.R.E.S. has established itself as the leading resource for up-to-date, reputable information on Berwyn's District 98, 100, and 201 schools. More information is available online at www.berwyncares.org.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Meet the Boogers! November 20th
Our Annual Fall Concert benefits Berwyn schools directly through support of The Berwyn Challenge at Donors Choose. Berwyn teachers ask, we help, students learn! It's that simple. Tickets ONLY $5. Order TODAY!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
District 100 Accepting Applications for Board Vacancy
The Board of Education of School District 100 announces an immediate vacancy on the Board of Education due to the resignation of Elizabeth A. Pechous. The term of office will run through April, 2011 at which time the seat will be filled in the April consolidated election.
Registered voters who reside in South Berwyn and wish to apply for the vacant Board position should forward a letter of interest to the Board Secretary by November 8, 2010. Please include a brief personal summary.
Joanne A. Zaworski, Secretary
School District 100 Board of Education
LaVergne Education Center
3401 Gunderson Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
Electronic submissions may be sent to bdofed@bsd100.org Please include Board Vacancy in your subject line.
Registered voters who reside in South Berwyn and wish to apply for the vacant Board position should forward a letter of interest to the Board Secretary by November 8, 2010. Please include a brief personal summary.
Joanne A. Zaworski, Secretary
School District 100 Board of Education
LaVergne Education Center
3401 Gunderson Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
Electronic submissions may be sent to bdofed@bsd100.org Please include Board Vacancy in your subject line.
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