PAASSS and Grundy/Kendall ROE Host Regional Listening Session Focused on Early Childhood Education
On October 17, 2024, the Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success (PAASSS) and the Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education (ROE) held a successful Regional Listening Session that brought together close to 50 local leaders from the early childhood education and care sectors, along with several elected officials for meaningful discussions about the future of early childhood education in Illinois.
Early Childhood Senate Committee Spokesperson Visits P.H. Miller Elementary School
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, P.H. Miller Elementary School was honored to host Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin for a visit. Senator Rezin currently serves as the Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Early Childhood Education Committee as well as being a member of the Senate Executive, Education, Energy and Public Utilities, and Health and Human Services committees.
Plano Area Chamber Spotlights PAASSS
On August 16, 2024 the Plano Area Chamber did a "spotlight" article on PAASSS and the important work we do to support our surrounding community. The article included an interview with Chairperson Laurel Mateyka that appears on their Facebook page.
A Story of Collaboration and Transitions for Multilingual Children
P.H. Miller School, Plano Early Learning and PAASSS were featured in the July 2024 WIDA Focus Bulletin. The article showcases how educators, families and community members reflect and collaborate to promote equitable transitions for multilingual children in PreK–3. Reflections and advice from our educators is featured throughout.