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Dolton 149, Roosevelt University Teacher Accreditation OK’d

School board unanimously approves "Alternative Certification Program".

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Dolton 149 School officials and Roosevelt University Dean Tom Philion at school board's May 23 meeting.
Dolton 149 School officials and Roosevelt University Dean Tom Philion at school board's May 23 meeting. (David Ormsby)

(Calumet City, IL) – South suburban Dolton School District 149 approved at its May 23 board meeting an “Alternative Certification Program” for its teachers in collaboration with Roosevelt University.

The school board approved the program unanimously.

Photo above: (Left to Right): Board Member Wilbur Tillman, Board President Darlene Gray Everett, Roosevelt University Dean, College of Education, Tom Philion, Superintendent Dr. Shelly Davis-Jones, Board Vice President Lolita Crisler-Liggons, Board Member Pamela Eldridge, and Board Member Zacarias Castillo.

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