Steve Silver
Educator, trainer, and program/policy specialist | Strong writer and presenter | Over 20 years of experience in education | International experience | Professional Actor
- Role
- Principal Consultant at Illinois State Board of Education
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steve Silver
I am an experienced educator, facilitator, actor, and program/policy specialist with a…
Experience
Principal Consultant
Illinois State Board of Education
May 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Works in the Multilingual / Language Development Department (MLDD), reviewing grant applications and monitoring compliance with Title and state bilingual education requirements, while providing technical assistance to help districts implement research-based practices. Responsibilities include leading statewide professional development and helping educators interpret policies affecting multilingual students. Collaborates with districts of all sizes to ensure English learners receive high-quality educational opportunities, serving as a bridge between ISBE and local administrators. Analyzes program effectiveness, recommends improvements, and works across departments to address the unique needs of English learners throughout Illinois schools, drawing on extensive background in language education and grant management to support district success.
Education
Florida State University
Master of Science (MS), Education
1994 — 1995
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
1990 — 1994
University of Virginia
Certificate, Education Policy
1999 — 2001
Skills
- Photography
- Federal Government
- Creative Writing
- Proposal Writing
- Higher Education
- Nonprofits
- Research
- Intercultural Communication
- Esl
- Qualitative Research
- Curriculum Design
- Non-Profits
- Singing
- Teaching
- Acting
- Editing
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- University Teaching
- Theatre
- Musical Theatre
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Proofreading
- Writing
- Language Teaching
- Translation
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