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Homewood SD 153 superintendent highlights institute days, special-education supports and updates acceleration process
Summary
Superintendent reported on institute days and staff development, monthly parent meetings for special education, clarifications to the accelerated-program application after committee review, and a surprise classroom visit by Chicago Bears linebacker DeMarco Jackson.
The superintendent told the Homewood SD 153 Board on Jan. 12 that the district is emphasizing staff development and family engagement as part of its academic strategy and special-education supports.
The superintendent described four annual institute days, noting that full-day institute sessions allow vertical articulation—teachers from different grade levels and buildings to meet together—and said staff value that extended collaboration. He said the district will present a 2026–27 school calendar for board approval next month.
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