Special Programs

             Name:          Mr. Edward Moyer Jr.

          Title:            Chief Instructional Officer

          Location:     601 N. Church Street

          Phone:         (217) 362.3041

          Fax:              (217) 424.3241

          Email:          EMoyer@dps61.org

            The Chief Instructional Officer is responsible for the management of numerous programs and services throughout the district. The office coordinates most of the state and federal grant programs including Title I, II, III, IV, TAEOP, ESL, 21st Century Learning, Reading is Fundamental, the Illinois Library Grant and others. This office assists non-public schools in receiving funds they are entitled to as well as collaborating with Robertson Charter School and Webster Cantrell Hall in their efforst to utilize grant funds to support the achievement of students. Other programs supervised include Summer School, School After School, Library Services, the District Learning Resource Center, and the parental involvement activities. The office oversees most No Child Left Behind regulations and is also involved in the school and district improvement process, corrective action and restructuring, public school choice, and supplemental educational services.