In This Issue
- Student app showcase in District 301, professional learning in District 101, and CASEL Fellows Academy announcement
- Registration closing soon for I Love U Guys Reunification Training
- Last call to submit a proposal to present at RSAC 2026
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Tips to help your child stay safe and make smart choices online
- Professional learning workshops, classroom strategies, and on-demand courses
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| | | Celebrating Student Creativity and Technical Growth | |
Operations and Technology Coordinator CJ Yoder recently attended Central District 301's App Showcase to help evaluate apps designed by students in their classes and clubs.
During the event, students presented their projects, explained how they worked, and reflected on what they learned. It was a great celebration of creativity, problem-solving, and technical growth!
| | Google Training Series Wraps Up | |
Last week, Instructional Coach Faye Licari wrapped up a four-part Google professional learning series for administrative assistants in Batavia School District 101.
Throughout the sessions, participants mastered practical strategies to streamline daily workflows, optimize tools, and build a more intentional digital workspace. The ROE is proud to support local district teams with targeted professional learning that keeps school offices running smoothly!
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We are thrilled to share that Professional Learning Supervisor Jordan Eggleson has been selected for the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Fellows Academy!
As a CASEL Fellow, Jordan will join a nationwide cohort of SEL leaders, deepening her practice through workshops, mentorship, collaborative coaching, and access to the latest evidence-based research. She will develop a customized SEL implementation plan and capstone project tailored specifically to the needs of Kane County, with new strategies ready to use across our districts and schools.
Jordan will also join CASEL's alumni community, keeping Kane County connected to the latest research, national best practices, and a growing network of SEL leaders for years to come.
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"Jordan’s selection to the CASEL Fellows Academy is a testament to her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the educators and students of Kane County. By collaborating with a nationwide network of top SEL experts, Jordan will bring advanced, institutional-level strategies directly back to our local districts.
This continued growth ensures that our professional learning programs remain at the absolute forefront—equipping teachers with the tools to build supportive, resilient classrooms where every student has the opportunity to thrive."
- John K. Jonak, Regional Superintendent
| | Please join us in congratulating Jordan on this incredible achievement! | | One Week Left to Register for I Love U Guys Training | | |
School staff members and emergency response personnel from across Kane County are invited to participate in our reunification training sessions this summer.
Originally designed by the I Love U Guys Foundation, this training equips participants to navigate crisis situations where students may need to be relocated to off-campus sites, and how to effectively reunite those students with family members.
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Date: June 17
Location: Christ Community Church
(820 S Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177)
| | Both sessions are FREE and will cover the same material. | | Registration closes on June 10 | | Session 1: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | | Session 2: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | | Upcoming Online Professional Learning Opportunities | | AA#1801 | Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model for Teacher Evaluators: Professional Practice | This academy equips participants with practical strategies to accurately identify observation evidence, rate performance domains, and apply proven protocols to lead collaborative, impactful staff conferences. | |
Date: June 11
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Online
PD Hours: 6 | Cost: $175
| Registration closes tomorrow, June 4! | | AA#4114 | Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Performance Evaluation | This Administrators' Academy is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively evaluate student growth as part of teacher performance evaluations. | |
Date: June 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Online
PD Hours: 4 | Cost: $175
| Registration closes June 9 | | | | |
Proposals are now being accepted to present at the 2026 Raising Student Achievement Conference in Oak Brook!
Educators, administrators, and educational leaders are invited to submit proposals for breakout sessions that support raising student achievement through continuous improvement.
| | If you are interested in sharing your expertise, click below to learn more about the process and submit your proposal. | | The deadline is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. | | Stay Connected With Tuesday Tech Tip | | As we head into summer break, it’s the perfect time for parents to consider their children's digital safety. In this week’s Tuesday Tech Tip, Phil Morris shares four practical strategies to help your child stay safe and make smart choices online! | | |
Are your students starting to wind down as the school year wraps up?
Try this Branching Out strategy from Elsa Glover to help them recognize their progress, build confidence, and create forward momentum!
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What if mistakes weren’t something to erase, but something to display?
Faye Licari shares a unique approach to end-of-the-school-year reflection, where students curate their mistakes to explain how their thinking has changed over time.
| | LOOKING FOR MORE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING? | | |
AA#3871 | Dialogue Is The Difference: Lead Crucial Conversations
(Online, $331)
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Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom: Grades K - 2
(Online, $50)
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