NCISC Collaboratives
NCISC Collaboratives are where district leaders can share ideas and experiences and ask questions in a safe and supportive space. You'll have the opportunity to become acquainted with other educators in similar roles within our 39 North Cook districts and our special ed cooperatives. Guest speakers will also join meetings to enhance the dialogue and open minds to new ideas and opportunities.
Find the role-specific collaborative that will best support your needs and email the contact for your collaborative to be added to the email group for reminders, agendas and Zoom links:
- Communications Collaborative: Director of Communications Cathy Kedjidjian, APR, ckedjidjian@ncisc.org.
- Buildings & Grounds, Curriculum & Instruction, Student Services, Instructional Coaches and DEIB Collaboratives: NCISC Director of Education & PL, Alina Morelli Baima, amorellibaima@ncisc.org.
- McKinney-Vento Collaborative: McKinney-Vento Liaison Dr. Tom Bookler, tbookler@ncisc.org or 630-386-0883.
In-person sessions are held at NCISC offices at 1001 E. Touhy Ave., Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
Buildings & Grounds Collaborative
| Date | Time | Format | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | 1-2pm | Virtual | |
| 12/05/2024 | 1-2pm | Virtual | |
| 02/06/2025 | 1-2pm | Virtual | |
| 04/10/2025 | 1-2pm | Virtual |
NEW! Communications Collaborative
Whether you are a school communicator by title, or it is one of your "other duties as assigned" -- or if you want to improve your communications with your colleagues and constituents -- this new series is for you! Each session will have time for sharing ideas and networking; some will have relevant presentations with takeaways you can put into practice in your district immediately. Email Director of Communications Cathy Kedjidjian, APR, ckedjidjian@ncisc.org to be notified of upcoming meetings.
| Date | Time | Format | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2024 | 2-4pm | In person | Mapping and Engaging your Community: Strategic Communication for Impactful Connections |
| 1/14/2025 | 1-3pm | In person |
Community Input: What to Ask & How to Act |
| 4/16/2025 | 2-4pm | In person | Building a Better Newsletter |
| 6/23/2025 | 12-4pm | In person |
Workshop Your 2025-2026 Communications Plan - Lunch Provided |
Curriculum & Instruction Collaborative
| Date | Time | Format | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2024 | 12-2pm | In person | RSVP - Lunch |
| 10/21/2024 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 11/13/2024 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 1/30/2025 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 2/25/2025 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 4/25/2025 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 5/19/2025 | 12-2:00pm | In person | RSVP - Lunch |
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Collaborative
| Date | Time | Format | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2024 | 8:30-10:30am | In person | RSVP - Breakfast |
| 11/4/2024 | 8:30-10:30am | In person | |
| 1/14/2025 | 8:30-10:30am | In person | |
| 3/5/2025 | 8:30-10:30am | In person | |
| 5/15/2025 | 8:30-10:30am | In person | RSVP - Breakfast |
Instructional Coaches Collaborative
| Date | Time | Format | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2024 | 9-10:30am | Virtual | |
| 10/31/2024 | 1-2:30pm | Virtual | |
| 12/20/2024 | 9-10:30am | Virtual | |
| 2/13/2025 | 1-2:30pm | Virtual | |
| 4/1/2025 | 9-10:30am | Virtual | |
| 5/21/2025 | 1-2:30pm | Virtual |
McKinney-Vento Collaborative
| Date | Time | Format | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 (Date TBD) | 1-2pm | Virtual | |
| November 2024 (Date TBD) | 1-2pm | Virtual | |
| January 2025 (Date TBD) | 11am-1pm | In person | |
| February 2025 (Date TBD) | 1-2pm | Virtual | |
| March 2025 (Date TBD) | 1-2pm | Virtual | |
| April 2025 (Date TBD) | 1-2pm | Virtual |
Student Services Collaborative
| Date | Time | Format | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2024 | 12-2pm | In person | RSVP - Lunch |
| 10/15/2024 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 11/18/2024 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 1/29/2025 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 3/5/2025 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 4/11/2025 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | |
| 5/13/2025 | 12-2:00pm | In person | RSVP - Lunch |