Our Mission:

1) To provide new teachers with a professional partnership (mentor) that offers personal and professional growth, development, and support.

2) To improve teacher retention rates (specifically with regard to our BIPOC teachers) by providing the resources, relationships, and supports new teachers need to thrive in our school community.

3) To foster the professional and personal growth of our mentor teachers by providing opportunities to collaborate with new teachers and other exemplary teachers in our program.

4) To provide mentors with professional development that enables them to better support and advocate for their mentees.

5) To provide new teachers support and guidance with implementing curriculum and best teaching practices in their content area.

New Teacher-Mentor Program Information, Guidance, & Resources:

• New Teacher Handbook

• Mentor Teacher Handbook

• New Teacher Seminar Dates and Topics 2022-23

• New Teacher Orientation Schedule 2022-23

• What Is PAR?

• Special Education: Tips for New Teachers

• IEP Quick Reference Guide

• Accessing 504 Plans in Infinite Campus

• Niles West Student Services Team with Pictures and Contact Info 2022-23

• Student Services Tiered Approach of Support for Students in Crisis + 5 Elements of Self Care Overview

• Niles West Student Services and Health Center Website

• ELL Program Overview

• D219 Family Liaisons and Translation Services Website

• Need Translation Assistance? Use this Family Liason Form to Get Translation Assistance

• Niles West Deans Resource Page

• Niles West Safety and Security Department Website

• Niles West AVID Website

• Niles West Library and IRC Website

• Niles West Textbook Center Website

• Niles West Student Activities

• Niles West Athletics

• Link to Niles West ISBE Report Card

Online Platforms & Technology Resources for Staff

• Login Page for D219 Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.)

• Canvas

• Infinite Campus

• NilesNet

• iVisions Employee Portal

• Frontline Education Login Page

• Standards for Success (Used for Evaluations)

• Staff Technology Resources + Student Technology Resources

• Need Tech Help? Book an Appointment with Ms. Kukla

• D219 TV: Watch video recordings of student performances, school board meetings, and other important D219 events

School Operations Info & Additional Staff Resources:

• Niles West Staff Directory

• 181 DAY - TEACHER CALENDAR

• School Day/Bell Schedules

• Free Niles West Bell Schedule App

• Niles West High School Map

• NW Emergency Procedures 2022-2023

• Niles West Building and Grounds Website and Contact Info

• Test Center Form.pdf

• NTFTSS Union Contract

• Niles West Union Leaders - Positions, Duties, and Contact Information.pdf

• Niles West Administrative Team, Duties, and Responsibilities

• D219 Professional Development Center Information and Online Resources

• District Policies and Procedures

• D219 Student Coursebook & Planning Guide

• Student Online Personal Protection Act (Soppa)

• D219 Acronyms & Programs

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Justice Essentials for Educators

• West Equity Team's Racial Equity Toolkit

• Strategies for Advancing Equity in the Classroom

• How Do We Pursue Equity in Education?

• Educating for Equity: Ideas, Resources from Facing History

• What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?

• Heritage Months and Identity Recognitions | Harvard University Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

• Kirwan Institute: Implicit Bias Training Modules

• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Glossary of Terms

• The Power of Words: An Equity and Social Justice Glossary

• BIPOC - What it Means and Why it Matters

• Latino & Hispanic Identities Aren't The Same...Or Racial Groups.

• The Spectrum of Gender and Identity Chart

• A Guide To Gender Identity Terms

• Gender-Inclusive Pronouns, Terms, and Resources

• Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Guide

• Speak Up At School - How To Respond To Everyday Prejudice, Bias, and Stereotypes.pdf

• Speak Up! Guide for Responding to Everyday Bigotry by LFJ.pdf

• Ten Ways to Fight Hate - SPLC Community Resource Guide.pdf

• Ten Ways to Fight Racism and Hate on School Campuses.pdf

• Responding to Hate and Bias at School - A Guide for Educators

• A Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice

• A Caregivers Guide to Identifying and Combating Online Radicalization

• ​Hate Symbols ​and Slogans ​Database​ + ​Printable ​Reference Guide ​

• America’s Youth is in a Mental Health Crisis: Here’s How You Can Help

• RACE: A Teacher’s Guide - American Anthropological Association

• Three SEL Skills You Need to Discuss Race in Classrooms

• D219 Microaggressions Public Awareness and Education Campaign

• Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Around the World - CARE

• Gender Equality is Good for Your Brain. Here's Why

• Combatting Hate and Islamophobia Presentation With Statements from the Niles West Muslim Student Association

• Islamophobia in America 20 years after 9/11

• Old Hatred, New Paradigms: Combating Antisemitism in the Twenty-First Century

• Using Facts to Respond to Anti-Semitism

• The History and Impact of Anti-LGBT Slurs - Materials for educators

• LGBTQ Rights Timeline in American History

• Supporting Students From Immigrant Families | Learning for Justice

• Best Practices for Serving English Language Learners and Their Families

• The 14 Most Common Anti-Immigration Arguments and Why They’re Wrong

• A Message from D219 Teachers and Staff | Immigrant Rights

• English Learner Toolkit for State and Local Education Agencies

• The Really Blatant Lies About Welfare That People Actually Believe

• Learning for Justice 101: A Guide to Our Resources

• Racial Equity Tools

• TransformHarm.org

• Building Community for Connection and Learning

• Dimensions of Equity in Education Graphic Organizer by Zaretta Hammond

• District 219 Administration's Equity Page

• District 219 Racial Equity & Anti-Racism in Education Guidance