Let one of our in-house lactation consultants walk you through the basics of milk production, positions, storage, and tips for breastfeeding success. From the hospital to home, our ILCBCs know all the tips and tricks to guide you to become successful breastfeeders! Expectant Fathers are welcome to

PFA Fresh / Soph Workshop - College Admissions 101 Part 2 (CA2)

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Apr 24

Wednesday - 6:30 PM Partners For Achievement Oakbrook Terrace (29Km)

For students starting with PFA during their freshman or sophomore year, we offer a few workshops to get a jump on the college planning process. In this workshop series, we provide an overview of what students are evaluated on during the college application process. Additionally, we will review what

Administrators' Academy: Culture Counts:Constructive Leadership that Promotes Student Success - Revised 2015 - AA 932

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Apr 25

Thursday - 8:30 AM West 40 Intermediate Service Center No. 2 Hillside (23Km)

This course will offer practical strategies to help effective leaders intentionally build and shape a positive, healthy culture that embraces change and promotes student success. Included will be indicators that identify positive and toxic cultures and tools that assess culture. This course will

Altus Academy Annual Spring Gala

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Apr 25

Thursday - 6:00 PM Stan Mansion Chicago

Join us for a beautiful evening of fundraising, food, and friends! This years event will no doubt be an inspiring evening celebrating 6 years of Altus Academy! We will be hosting our benefit dinner at the historic Stan Mansion in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood on April 25, 2019 from 5:30-8:30.

Fast Food Chain

#kids #family #performing arts

Apr 26

Friday - 1:00 AM Vittum Theater Chicago

Fast Food Chain follows a brother and sister as they wrestle with the pressure of poverty and food insecurity in Chicago. They struggle to make it on their own until one day they discover a garden in the unlikeliest of places. It’s an adventure into the magical realism of African folktale, showcasin

CPR: Infant and Child (NORTHWESTERN)

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Apr 26

Friday - 2:00 PM Weissbluth Pediatrics Northwestern Office Chicago

This class is for those interested in learning CPR and anti-choking techniques for newborns and children but do not need a certification. This class is taught in a relaxed, small-group setting with lots of hands-on practice. Amy Lange and Faye Hamilton are certified by the American Heart Associatio

Baseball - T-Ball 1: Preschool Age 4-5

#kids #family #sports

Apr 27

Saturday - 1:00 AM Spring Avenue Recreation Center Glen Ellyn (36Km)

Baseball - T-Ball 1: Preschool Age 4-5

Seedlings H

#education #kids #family #outdoors #recreation

Apr 27

Saturday - 1:00 AM Brookfield Zoo Brookfield (19Km)

Seedlings H

Ancient Earth Day | Ages 4 and up

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Apr 27

Saturday - 1:00 PM Oriental Institute Museum Chicago (11Km)

People have been recycling for thousands of years! Learn all about ancient trash and recycling and how ancient people lived with the environment. Practice creative engineering and innovative thinking to solve problems with limited resources, and use recycled and natural materials to craft your own A

A Queen & Her Princess Masquerade Ball

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Apr 28

Sunday - 12:30 PM Dynasty Banquets Hammond (29Km)

Queen Sherese Marie along with her Princess will host their 4th Annual premiere event, “A Queen and Her Princess: A Mother-Daughter Empowerment Luncheon,” in an effort to bring girls and their mothers together for a day of inspiration, empowerment, support and love. The royal event is sure to be fi

A Queen & Her Princess Masquerade Ball

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Apr 28

Sunday - 1:30 PM Dynasty Banquets Hammond (29Km)

Hypnobabies 6-Week Series Sundays, April/May/June

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Apr 28

Sunday - 2:00 PM 312Doulas & HMBirth Evanston (17Km)

Hypnobabies Series This 6-week class will be held every Sunday from April 28th - June 16th (6 classes + 1 in case there is a reschedule due to births) from 2 pm - 6:00 pm. **No class on May 12th (Mother's Day) and May 26th (Memorial Weekend) $450.00 per couple Class Description

Cupcake Happy Hour for Pregnant Women (NORTHWESTERN)

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Apr 29

Monday - 5:15 PM Weissbluth Pediatrics Chicago

Please join us for a FREE Cupcake Happy Hour at Weissbluth Pediatrics! This is a great opportunity for pregnant women to learn more about newborn care / tour a pediatric practice, meet other expectant women and have complimentary sweets! The Cupcake Happy Hour will include: -What to expect from your

Administrators' Academy: Skillful Leadership: Examination of Skills and Tasks Involved in Improving Teaching and Learning - AA 1710

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May 1

Wednesday - 8:30 AM West 40 Intermediate Service Center No. 2 Hillside (23Km)

This academy explores the specific skills needed to be effective school leaders to improve instruction and access talent and professional knowledge of teachers. The relationship of skillful leadership and successful principal evaluation is also embedded in this course. Presenter: Cathy Berlinger-G

Administrator Institute, Course 4: Meeting the Needs of All Learners

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May 2

Thursday - 8:30 AM District 218 Academy Oak Lawn (23Km)

(One half day — May 2, 2019 — No Administrator Academy credit, but may be offered for a full day if Administrator Academy credit is approved) This session will provide the opportunity for administrators to support teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners through research-based practices and t

Administrators' Academy: Principal/Teacher Evaluator Retraining: Student Growth 3000,3001,3002

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May 2

Thursday - 8:30 AM West 40 Intermediate Service Center No. 2 Hillside (23Km)

This is the one required student growth retraining course for principal and teacher evaluators who are renewing their designations required to evaluate staff. Evaluators will be required to participate in a pre-session webinar that will review Part 50 Administrative Rules as they relate to student

Newborn Care: The First 48 Hours & Beyond (NORTHWESTERN)

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May 3

Friday - 2:00 PM Weissbluth Pediatrics Chicago

Please join us at WP as we will be covering newborn care starting in the first 48 hours! From the tests done immediately after delivery to the care upon returning home, we will walk you through all aspects of newborn care in this FREE birthing class. We will cover feeding, sleeping, rashes, noises,

MOTHERS DAY GIFTMAKING for the FAMILY 1pm to 2pm

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May 4

Saturday - 1:00 PM ENGLEWOOD ENTERPRISE GALLERY Chicago

Show mom your appreciation with a Handmade Gift from the Heart These are one hour sessions. Custom MOTHERS DAY Tee shirts Mothers DAY Bags Mothers Day Pillow Cases Mothers DAY Painted Vases MOTHERS DAY Bath Crystals Body oils and much more Something for everyone. Make your own gifts for MOTHERS DAY

MOTHERS DAY GIFTMAKING for the FAMILY 2pm to 3pm

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May 4

Saturday - 2:00 PM ENGLEWOOD ENTERPRISE GALLERY Chicago

MOTHERS DAY GIFTMAKING for the FAMILY 4pm to 5pm

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May 4

Saturday - 4:00 PM ENGLEWOOD ENTERPRISE GALLERY Chicago

MOTHERS DAY GIFTMAKING for the FAMILY 5pm to 6pm

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May 4

Saturday - 5:00 PM ENGLEWOOD ENTERPRISE GALLERY Chicago

SSO Salute to Big Bands II

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May 5

Sunday - 5:00 PM Trinity Christian College Palos Heights (28Km)

SALUTE TO BIG BANDS II Sunday, May 5, 4 p.m. The Southwest Symphony Orchestra takes on the Big Bands again! Join vocalist Paul Marinaro and the Big City Swing dancers to explore this wonderful musical era. Tickets are exchangeable. No refunds. Programs are subject to change.<br> <br>

Administrators' Academy: Principal Evaluator Competency Skill Building for Pre-Qualified Principal Evaluators - AA 1865

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May 7

Tuesday - 8:30 AM West 40 Intermediate Service Center No. 2 Hillside (23Km)

The Academy focuses on a high rate of interrater reliability using the required performance evaluation ratings. Using case studies, the participants will collect evidence and use the Illinois Standards for Principal Evaluation to rate the principals. Participants will use data collected from the

Administrators' Academy: Teacher Evaluator Competence Skill Building for Pre-Qualified Teacher Evaluators: Danielson Framework Domains 1 and 4 part (2 of 3) AA 1451

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May 9

Thursday - 8:30 AM West 40 Intermediate Service Center No. 2 Hillside (23Km)

Administrators who evaluate teachers must demonstrate a high rate of inter-rater reliability, and communicate evaluation outcomes in constructive and supportive ways. Administrators who evaluate teachers must also recognize and control for bias when conducting an evaluation and determining results.

Sleepover Safari A

#education #kids #family #outdoors #recreation

May 10

Friday - 1:00 AM Brookfield Zoo Discovery Center Brookfield (19Km)

Sleepover Safari A

CPR: Infant and Child (SOUTH LOOP)

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May 10

Friday - 2:00 PM 1471 S Michigan Ave Chicago

This class is for those interested in learning CPR and anti-choking techniques for newborns and children but do not need a certification. This class is taught in a relaxed, small-group setting with lots of hands-on practice. Our pediatrcian and nurse practioner instructors are all certified by the A

Once Upon A Symphony: The Boy and The Violin, A Brazilian Folktale

#kids #family #performing arts

May 11

Saturday - 11:00 AM Symphony Center Chicago

Once Upon A Symphony: The Boy and The Violin, A Brazilian Folktale

The Roaring Girl, by Thomas Middleton

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May 11

Saturday - 11:00 AM Newberry Library Chicago

For more details, see the web page for this event. That diseaseOf which all old men sicken,—avarice. A theatrical reading by professional actors from The Shakespeare Project of Chicago, directed by Peter Garino. An informative talk by a dramaturg begins fifteen minutes before the performance, which

Sip (Juice) and Sew: Mother's Day Edition

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May 11

Saturday - 12:00 PM The Bridgeport Art Center Chicago

Join us as we celebrate Mother's day at Studio of the Wet Paintbrush! In this class, you and your daughter, grandma, Godmother or special lady in your life will learn how to make a skirt in a fun, laid back environment. No experience necessary! Please note: Children ages 8-17 will make their own

Administrators' Academy: Teacher Evaluator Competency Skill Building for Pre-Qualified Teacher Evaluators: Focus on Domain 2 and 3 of the Danielson Framework - AA 1448

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May 13

Monday - 8:30 AM West 40 Intermediate Service Center No. 2 Hillside (23Km)

Instructional Leadership Network

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May 14

Tuesday - 8:30 AM West 40 Intermediate Service Center No. 2 Hillside (23Km)

The West 40 Curriculum Leadership Network is a place where curriculum leaders from West 40 can link together to share ideas and best practices on all things curriculum related - from federal and state mandates to practical tips to help teachers meet the needs of their learners. Come together to lear

Preparing For Great Sleep for You and Your Baby (NORTHWESTERN)

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May 14

Tuesday - 6:00 PM Weissbluth Pediatrics Chicago

Dr. Daniel Weissbluth has been helping families with their children's sleep ever since becoming a pediatrician. He is the coauthor of "Sleep Consult" with his father, Dr. Marc Weissbluth and he consults families from all over the world on this topic. He will teach expectant parents how to lay the gr

FREE Expectant Couple Dinner: Meet a Pediatrician & Other Expectant Couples (NORTHWESTERN)

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May 14

Tuesday - 7:15 PM Weissbluth Pediatrics Chicago

Please join us for a FREE Expectant Couple Dinner at Weissbluth Pediatrics! This is a great opportunity to meet a pediatrician in our practice, learn more about newborn care and have a complimentary dinner with other couples in your same stage of life! The Dinner will include: -What to expect from y

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