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We provide professional development and support services for teachers and administrators who serve linguistically and culturally diverse students. #EduSky

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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Opening session in the books, and what a transformative session it was! Always a pleasure to hear the inspiring story of 2025 IL Teacher of the Year Victor Gómez, who draws connections between the journey of the monarch butterfly to his growth as a bilingual STEM educator.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
During the opening session, Illinois Superintendent Tony Sanders gave an important and hopeful reminder. Even amidst efforts to undermine the rights of bilingual students, the Summit has grown so much, we had to move to a larger space. Our bilingual parent community is powerful!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Smiles. Pom poms. Matching outfits. Buzzing conversations in a dozen languages. Multilingual JOY. We're honored to be celebrating 20 years of this important community convening this year. We can't wait to share more from today's festivities!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Getting HYPED for a day of community and connection with more than 1,000 bilingual parents from across Illinois! #bilingual #bilingualparenting
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Balancing continuing education and existing work and family obligations can be a lot. That's why our courses are designed to be flexible and convenient for real educators like you, while providing vigorous and relevant training to boost your career. irc.thecenterweb.org/endorsement-courses
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Did you know an Illinois educator and native of Chicago's Little Village supported the Artemis II space mission? How cool is that? Congratulations to Dr. Gonzalez on this accomplishment and thank you for being such a wonderful mentor to your students and community. wgntv.com/news/chicago...
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University of Illinois professor and Chicago native played key role in Artemis II mission
As the world watched Artemis II land Friday night, the Little Village community celebrated the work of one of their own.
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Education Law Center @edlawcenter.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Check out ELC’s talking points for advocates looking to protect and improve federal program for English learners. edlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We're still glowing with the feelings of all the multilingual JOY from NABE 2026! We appreciated the opportunity to connect with educators from around the country and celebrate our community with longtime friends and colleagues.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
We join our community in mourning the Rev. Jesse Jackson and reflecting on his work for a more just future. His empowering appearance on Sesame Street, where he encouraged children of all backgrounds and languages to declare "I Am Somebody," still resonates today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuZV...
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Jesse Jackson 'I Am Somebody' on Sesame Street
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
An invigorating precon from our own @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social at NABE! We talked finding glimmers, responsive strategies to support newcomers & connected with educators from across the country. A galvanizing reminder, in this challenging time, that we are not alone in this work!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Come connect with our CSEL team at #IDEACon this week! We love this dynamic conference packed with innovative spirit (and fun swag)! Thank you @ideaillinois.bsky.social for having us!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We're still buzzing over the Bad Bunny Bowl and the pride and celebration of multilingualism we're seeing all over the place in the wake of that exciting halftime show, including the highlighting of Puerto Rican Sign Language (LSPR) & the work of Celimar Rivera Cosme. parade.com/news/meet-ce...
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Meet Celimar Rivera Cosme: The Puerto Rican Sign Language Performer Joining Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl
Bad Bunny is brining along Celimar Rivera Cosme—a Puerto Rican Deaf performer and sign language interpreter—to the Super Bowl halftime show. She won't just interpret his lyrics; she'll perform them.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Are you an educator or administrator who leads the ACCESS testing process in your school? If so, this weekend's webinar with Shadia Salem is for you! Learn effective instructional practices to support student success with ACCESS. RSVP on the IRC website!
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Dorie @doriec.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The essential question that guides my 5th grade Spanish class is “Who are the people of the Americas?” so of course I added a clip of Bad Bunny naming all of the places in the “Americas” in my slides this morning.
A screenshot of my slides for Spanish class. On the left is a photo of a globe with North and South America in focus. The question “who are the people of the Americas?” wraps around the globe. In the right is an embedded YouTube clip of Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in which he says “God Bless America” and then proceeds to name the different countries in north, south, and Central America.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Excited to see the further evolution of our collaboration with Math For All manifest in this blog for #MathMonday: mathforall.edc.org/planning-for...
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Planning for Multilingual Learners in Math, Part 1 – Math for All
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
For the final keynote of #MultilingualIL25, we were honored to welcome Dr. Lynmara Colón, school administrator, leader and author. For more from Dr. Colón, check out her recent EdWeek article: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Please note the following last-minute #MultilingualIl25 session change.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We were incredibly lucky to welcome @hookertech.bsky.social of K12Leaders.com as a keynote speaker for #MultilingualIL25. He created a space for educators to have a thoughtful, informative and thoroughly entertaining conversation about AI in the classroom. Thank you, Carl!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Spending extra time translating their work. Cultural code-switching. Flexibly adapting. Serving as interpreter for caregivers. What else do our multilingual learners know that they may not get credit for? Some lunchtime food for thought from @maestraolivia.bsky.social at #MultilingualIL25!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
We're only on the first afternoon of #MultilingualIL25, and it's already been a memorable, informative convening! In addition to gaining strategies and resources from AI to understanding Gen-Z, hundreds of educators are connecting & showing off their multilingual pride!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
We had an invigorating start to #MultilingualIL25 this morning with an engaging keynote from @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social. Carly encouraged the packed house to lean into connections, to embrace linguistic evolution, and reminded us that "the good is still happening every day." Thank you, Carly!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Our team is hard at work getting ready to welcome more than 2,000 educators for the Multilingual Illinois Statewide Conference! We look forward to learning, connecting & celebrating with our community.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Another recent study showcases how bilingual students excel in reasoning, memory, and problem-solving skills, and how speaking multiple languages can foster understanding, empathy and respect: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psy…
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Why Bilingual Kids Have a Learning Advantage
Bilingual children gain more than a second language. New research shows that speaking two languages strengthens memory, reasoning, and adaptability.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Happy American Education Week! To the many teachers — not to mention school support staff, administrators, paraprofessionals & many others — who make our school communities go, we see you and we appreciate you!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Are the shorter days getting you down? Seeking something to reenergize you? Get that creative spark back at IRC Specialist Olivia Mulcahy's supportive Free Write sessions! RSVP at the IRC website.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
It's #FavoriteBookFridays! Sharing this great new list from School Library Journal with four current, engaging YA titles telling Indigenous stories, perfect for young readers in November and beyond! www.slj.com/story/4-ya-novels-for-n…
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4 YA Novels for Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month, celebrated in November, celebrates the rich histories, cultures, achievements, and stories of Indigenous peoples across the United States. Share these four YA titles, all with Indigenous protagonists, with young readers in time for NAHM and anytime during the year.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Today is World Kindness Day! Check out this thread of ideas of how to celebrate kindness by teachers, for teachers: www.reddit.com/r/Teachers/comments/…
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
If there's one thing educators love, it's talking about books! Book enthusiasts won't want to miss the featured session on Tuesday, 12/9 at Multilingual IL, where IRC Specialist Maggie Essig takes you through must-haves for your classroom library! tinyurl.com/MultilingualIL25
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
At last year's Multilingual IL conference, IRC Director Josie Yanguas was presented with a beautiful quilt featuring past conference themes! How many of these do you remember? Share your memories with us & RSVP to make some new memories at this year's conference! tinyurl.com/MultilingualIL25
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Multilingual students often serve as interpreters for their parents & caregivers. Here's some simple ways schools can help support & empower children who take on this role: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emp…
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Simple Ways Schools Can Support Students Who Translate at Home
Many multilingual children serve as “little interpreters” for their families, balancing translation duties with schoolwork. Schools can ease this burden by offering support, validation, and inclusion.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
No matter what you're interested in or seeking support with, from AI to MTSS, assessment to family engagement, you can find ideas, resources and sessions from among the 120 breakouts at Multilingual IL next month! Register today! tinyurl.com/MultilingualIL25
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
IDEACon, sponsored by the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance, is one of our favorite education conferences to attend. Join the IDEA team and a host of dynamic presenters in Schaumburg this February! web.cvent.com/event/7eae65c8-c5de-4…
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
IRC Specialist Olivia Mulcahy created an incredible guide to teaching Native stories & histories, not just in November, including some amazing bilingual books. Check it out! #ToolkitTuesday docs.google.com/presentation/d/1x_X…
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Native Histories: Maximizing this Mandate for Multilingual Learners (Multilingual IL Dec 2024)
Native Histories: Maximizing This Mandate for Multilingual Learners Olivia Mulcahy, Illinois Resource Center Multilingual Illinois - December, 2024
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Just a month to go until our 2025 Multilingual IL Statewide Conference! Don't miss three days of more than 120 speakers and infinite opportunities to learn, connect & support your multilingual students! tinyurl.com/MultilingualIL25
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
A little #MondayMotivation from IRC Specialist Carly Spina with this featured post on energy & engagement from the ELLevation blog: ellevationeducation.com/blog/high-e…
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High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction | Ellevation
Watch our product overview to learn how Ellevation can streamline workflows and improve support for ELs in your district Watch video
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Join Chicago CIRR for a Know Your Rights Training for Parents and Schools on Thursday, November 13th at 6pm! This virtual event is for CPS parents and schools to learn about recent immigration updates, how to create an Emergency Family Plan, & more. bit.ly/CIRRKYR
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Whether you're welcoming SLIFE for the first time or have years of experience with this student population, you will gain new insights, resources and practices to support SLIFE in next week's webinar with Carly Spina! RSVP on the IRC website.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
In honor of both #FavoriteBookFridays and Native American Heritage Month, a fantastic list of picture books and graphic novels w/Indigenous protagonists: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/…
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
There's still time to sign up for our winter Administrator Academies with the Illinois Principals Association! This is an excellent opportunity for administrators to learn about supporting multilingual learners in a convenient, supportive space. Register: ilprincipals.org/academies
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Why get your bilingual/ESL endorsement from the IRC & National Louis University? Our endorsement courses are: - Affordable - Convenient - Relevant - Responsive - Full of opportunity Enroll now for Winter 2026. irc.thecenterweb.org/professional-l…
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Want to start planning your itinerary for Multilingual IL 2025? You're in luck — you can now explore dozens of sessions in the draft program available on the IRC website! tinyurl.com/MultilingualIL25
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
All educators and staff members have a role to play in supporting students with limited or interrupted education, also known as SLIFE. In this webinar from Carly Spina, learn how to build capacity so that the entire team is empowered to meet the complex needs of these students. RSVP @ IRC website!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Next week, join the CSEL team for an all-day PD deep dive on building computer science and STEM skills in the science class with your English learner students. No CS experience necessary! RSVP on the IRC website.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
For #ToolkitTuesday, sharing an amazing resource from the National Indian Education Association including culturally responsive materials for parents, teachers, students and districts: www.niea.org/virtual-resources-for-…
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Culturally-Based Curriculum — National Indian Education Association
Great Lakes Equity Center: COVID-19 Pandemic Resources & SupportThis page features Center resources to support your equity work during the pandemic, and pandemic-specific website resources to help you navigate this new and evolving learning landscape.
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Next week, join Carly Spina for a deep dive on the ISBE EL Path to Proficiency (EL PtP) and how to leverage the information to best support your students. AM and PM sessions are available. RSVP on the IRC website!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
If your students and families need additional support during the interruption of SNAP/LINK benefits, the Greater Chicago Food Depository has a map of pantries, food distribution sites, hot meals & more in your community: tinyurl.com/mpwrs84b
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Today is Japanese Culture Day! Check out these resources for elementary classrooms from Columbia University's "Asia for Educators" initiative to explore and share Japanese art, geography, cultural practices, food and more! afe.easia.columbia.edu/elementary/j…
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Happy #MathMonday! Join us next week for the second installment of Vanessa Figueroa and Peter Tierney-Fife's webinars all about making math instruction more accessible for multilingual learners. Excited for this collaboration with our friends at Math for All!
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
The IRC is proud to support the Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health annual conference, taking place next week! Our dear friend Adelicia Brienzo will be presenting on the topic of culturally responsive family engagement. ilaimh.org/professional-development…
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Conference - Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health
ILAIMH 2025 Conference The Power of Supporting Parenting: Bridging Research and Practice Event Details Friday, November 7, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills Moraine Business…
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Illinois Resource Center @ilresourcectr.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Native American Heritage Month stars tomorrow! For #FavoriteBookFridays, we're sharing this list from Social Justice Books, showcasing fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages. socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/am…
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