As the shortest month of the year draws to a close, the ROE has been busy hosting numerous workshops, meetings, and events at our office and around the community. Last week, we held the semifinals for the Kane County Spelling Bee and look forward to watching the remaining eight students compete in our Regional Bee, taking place on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:00 p.m. at Thompson Middle School in St. Charles. | | Our staff is also preparing to welcome over 1,000 educators to the Kane County Institute Day in just a few days. If you will be there, we encourage you to use #KCID26 and share your experience with us on social media! | | Nominate your Kane County Educator of the Year! | | |
Our annual celebration of Kane County's dedicated educational staff has been around for half a century, and we want your school to be a part of our upcoming celebration on Friday, May 1, 2026!
If you are interested in nominating someone who has excelled, the deadline is March 6, so act fast! Both public and nonpublic schools in Kane County are highly encouraged to submit. Help us celebrate the exceptional educators who positively impact our community every day!
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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.
Both sessions (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) are FREE to attend! They will both cover the same content, so attendees only need to register for one of the two sessions.
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Date: June 17
Location: Christ Community Church
(820 S Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177)
| | Session 1: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | | Session 2: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | | The Kane County ROE is hiring! | | Instructional Facilitator - JJC | |
This role ensures that all students residing in the Kane County JJC, regardless of their circumstances or projected time in custody, have access to a consistent high-quality education.
| | Regional Homeless Liaison | This role provides support and services to school districts and students experiencing homelessness in all aspects of the McKinney Vento Act and the Illinois Education for Homeless Children Act. | |
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Enhancing school safety with the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines
| | Join us for a full-day training on the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)! This session is designed for school administrators, counselors, psychologists, social workers, school resource officers, and all members of multidisciplinary threat assessment teams to learn skills and actionable strategies to implement an effective, evidence-based threat assessment process in your school community. Empower your team to create safer, more supportive learning environments. | | |
Date: April 28
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Waubonsee Community College (4S783 IL-47, Sugar Grove, IL 60554)
| | | ADMIN. ACADEMY: The Use of Restorative Practices in Schools | Elevate your school’s climate and discipline strategies with our online Administrator Academy, AA#1778! Learn how Restorative Practice principles can transform your school or classroom management plans, foster a safer and more supportive environment, and support professional development in Restorative Practices for faculty and staff. | | | |
Location: Online
AA Credit: 6 | PD Credit: 5 | Cost: $150
| | | Sign up for Part 5 of our "Understanding Your Summative Designation" series | | |
Location: 28 North 1st St., Geneva, IL 60134
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PD Hours: 6 per session | Cost: FREE
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In this week’s Tuesday Tech Tip, Phil Morris shows you how to set up a Digital Legacy Contact on your iPhone. Take a simple step to protect your digital legacy and give your loved ones peace of mind for the future.
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Unbox fresh ideas for your classroom and earn PD credit with Inspire—our subscription box for educators! There’s still time to order and receive March’s box. This month’s theme, “The Power of Music in the Classroom,” is perfect for those looking to integrate the transformative qualities of music into their teaching. The items in this box will help you discover new ways to captivate your students and enrich their educational journey. | | Interested in receiving these resources and gifts but haven’t subscribed yet? Order by February 28 to have this box delivered to you! | | | Faye Licari will guide you through the ORID Protocol, a simple framework that can help teams have logical, data-driven discussions that keep everyone focused and moving forward. | | With this strategy from Jordan Eggleson, students have time to process ideas and participate in a way that doesn't require speaking up. | | Additional professional learning opportunities | | |
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April 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
AA#3807 | Leadership and Learning: Implementing a Change Process (Online, $175)
| | | AA#3871 | Dialogue is the Difference: Lead Crucial Conversations (Online, $331) |
|  | Making Questions Count (Online, $40) |
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