University of Illinois Extension is offering recorded, virtual education lessons at no cost to schools to help meet classroom goals for learning. The initial program offering includes curricula in the areas of College & Career Readiness, STEM/ STEAM, Animal Science, and Nutrition & Wellness. Lessons serve grades K-9, and the virtual education options are designed to meet or supplement educational needs. The lessons can be aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. These virtual education programs will be available starting January 2021.  To register for any of these programs, or to receive further information, contact Beth Dellatori, Extension Youth Development Educator, at beth5@illinois.edu or 815.224.0889. Additional Extension resources and virtual education programs will be available in the coming months. 

Beth Dellatori shared “we are looking forward to assisting teachers during this unique time and I welcome your calls and emails. Please let us know if you have special needs that we can consider as we develop our next virtual program offerings.”

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. 

If you have questions or need more information, please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please indicate when registering or contact the Extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

Source: Beth Dellatori, 4-H Youth Development Educator