The ROE is continuing the tradition of the student photography contest, and in just two weeks we've seen a record number of 182 photos from 11 local high schools! Each week, the top 10 photos will be featured in Kane County Connects.

Want to be part of this friendly academic competition highlighting academic arts? New photography classes are welcome to join anytime during the 10 week contest. Contact  Mike Ademe at [email protected]  for more information on the submission schedule and guidelines.

See the Top 10 Photos from Week 2

When working in teams, interpersonal and communication skills are key to success. By attending this workshop, you will learn about the 4 primary communication styles and learn strategies on how to manage and work on a team with people of varying styles. The workshop will be on October 25th at the ROE and costs $175.

To Register, Click Here

The Progress Report was started with the idea of having educators share their expertise with one another, and that's what the latest posts are all about! The first post is about sharing your expertise with other educators, and the other is about building empathy with students.

The Progress Report is a collaborative discussion space for professional learning. Each post is written by Katie Algrim, the ROE's Director of Innovative Professional Learning. If there are any topics that you would like to see a post on, please contact Katie Algrim.

The Progress Report: Institute Days

The Progress Report: Empathy in Education

The month of October is National Principals Month and this Friday, October 20th, is National Principal Day! From the ROE, thank you to all of the principals in our schools for your time and dedication to both the students and staff in your buildings. Make sure to show your thanks on social media using #ThankAPrincipal.

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ISBE has announced the statewide recipients of the 2017-18 Those Who Excel awards and East Aurora 131 has 4 teachers and 1 team being recognized! Congratulations to Angelica Klasinski-Ahng, Lindsay Web, Anne Stock, Deborah Weber, and East Aurora's Jumpstart Team for being recognized on the statewide level.

Click Here for More Info on ISBE's Those Who Excel Program

The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools presents the  Raising Student Achievement Conference. Join us on December 4-5 in St. Charles, IL. The conference is a fantastic opportunity to learn from educational experts and peers. You will get tips for improving and enhancing instruction and leave with practical ideas you can use the next day in the classroom. The early bird rate of $250 ends on October 20th, so register now!

Learn More And Register Here

Next week is Red Ribbon Week and the Kane County Sheriff's Office is encouraging schools to get involved. Students in fifth and sixth grade can express their creative side by making a Red Ribbon Week work of art themed around a drug-free lifestyle, and submitting them to the Sheriff's Office through this week. The Sheriff's Office will also coordinate with schools that would like to schedule a presentation during Red Ribbon Week.

For More Information on Red Ribbon Week and How You Can Get Involved, Click Here.

Each school day, over 1 million children from public and private schools are transported across the state of Illinois. Each year, over 138 million miles are traveled by school buses. Thanks to all of our bus drivers that transport our students safely to and from school! The next time you see a bus driver, make sure to thank them for all that they do!