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The vision of Elmwood Park CUSD401 is to inspire minds in the pursuit of excellence
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Our mission at District 401 is to cultivate individualized social-emotional learning processes, rigorous academics fostering inquisitive minds prepared for critical thinking, active, engaged partnerships with the community and parents and innovative uses of 21st-century technologies for teaching and learning.
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Dominique Byrnes
DISTRICT LANGUAGE COACH
As language coach, it's fulfilling to collaborate with diverse educators, supporting their professional growth and witnessing the ripple effect of their improved teaching practices across the entire District.
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Jamie Kanas
DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
The District's commitment to professional growth and collaboration has allowed me as an instructional coach to make a meaningful impact on teachers' instructional practices and ultimately improve student learning outcomes.
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Shannon Harmon
DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST
I am grateful that I have been given the opportunity to add to my narrative here at District 401. I truly enjoy and look forward to showing up for work every day because of my amazing team!
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Nancy Lasselle
BOARD SECRETARY & SUPERINTENDENT'S SECRETARY
The Elmwood Park CUSD 401 community is creative in that we strive for success in every student and continue to look for ways to enrich their lives as a whole student.
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FAST FACTS
2,879
students enrolled
20+
Advanced Placement courses offered
1968
year District 401 established
30+
athletic extracurricular offerings
210+
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