Remote Learning Guidance

Acknowledgements
It is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge the tireless efforts of the educators and students
from across Illinois who worked together in these turbulent times to craft these critical
recommendations for their colleagues and partners.
The willingness of this group to engage in thoughtful, candid, and purposeful discourse about
how to best meet the needs of all students in Illinois schools in these unprecedented times
resulted in a document that reflects the incredible diversity of our state and our unwavering
commitment to do what is best for our children.
This team of phenomenal educators and students serve as an inspiration to those in their
schools and now, across Illinois. It is with heartfelt thanks that we recognize their work,
experiences, and perspectives in developing recommendations that balance clear direction with
the need for flexibility, grace, and understanding in this extraordinary moment in time.
We wish to especially acknowledge the contributions of the student members. They were
invaluable; their unique perspectives informed the group’s collective thinking and improved the
work.
Dr. Brenda M. Dixon
Research and Evaluation Officer
Illinois State Board of Education
Dr. Jennifer L. Kirmes
Executive Director, Teaching & Learning
Illinois State Board of Education
Dr. Nia Abdullah
Principal
Proviso West High School
Proviso Township HSD 209
Beth Anderson, IFT
Special Education Teacher
AVIS Huff Impact Program
Kankakee School District 111
Rachell Anderson
EL/Bilingual Education Specialist
Illinois Resource Center
Joe Blomquist, IEA
Teacher, SCEA President
St. Charles SD 303
Marcus Belin
Principal
Huntley High School
Huntley CSD 158
Jill Carlson
Special Education Consultant
Kankakee SD 111
Sarah Chambers, IFT
Special Education Teacher
Alcott College Prep High School
Chicago PSD 299
Patricia Hendrix, IEA
ESP – Special Education
Grundy Special Education Cooperative
Sherly Chavarria
Chief of Teaching and Learning
Chicago PSD 299
Karen Dannenhauer, IFT
Teacher
Preschool For All
Kankakee SD 111
Dr. Amy Dixon
Principal
Jefferson and Lincoln Attendance Center
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Mandy Ellis
Principal
Dunlap Grade School
Dunlap CUSD 323
Maggie Essig
EL/Bilingual Education Specialist
Illinois Resource Center
Susan Lynn Feldman, IFT
ESL/Bilingual Teacher
Champaign Central High School
Unit 4 School District, Champaign SD
Kimberly McClellan, IEA
Project Specialist Teacher
SIUE Head Start
SIU-Edwardsville Project
Derek Morgan, IFT
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Joseph Arthur Middle School
Central SD 104
Jesus M. Fernandez Alonso, IFT
Preschool Bilingual Teacher
Early Childhood Center
East Aurora SD
Rindy Fuchs, IEA
Middle School Social Worker
Marion Unit 2
Raul Gaston
Principal
Jefferson Middle School
SD 45 DuPage County
Emma Gatz
12 th Grade Student
Metea Valley High School
Indian Prairie SD 204
Kristi Erickson Grimmer, IEA
Multi-Age 1 st /2 nd Grade Teacher
Fairview Elementary
Unity Point SD 140
Paula Hawley
Superintendent
Pikeland CUSD 10
Eric Scotts
Principal
Central Elementary School
Camp Point Central CUSD 3
Nancy Serrano, IFT,
8 th Grade ELA Teacher
Hernandez Middle School
Chicago PSD 299
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