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As your partner in professional learning, the Kane County Regional Office of Education will keep you updated on the latest workshops, academies, and subscriptions available through our office.

Based on the influential book by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, this asynchronous online course offers a comprehensive exploration of the “six shifts” needed to embrace science and balance in the literacy classroom. Participants will learn about the common misunderstandings as well as recommendations within each shift. In addition, participants will make connections to the work within their classrooms and the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan as they explore resources and teaching videos.

You do not have to purchase the book to register for this course.

Date & Time: Up to 60 Day to Complete

Location: Fully Online

Price: $50 | PD Credit: 8

The 2025 Kane County Institute Day is set for Friday, February 28 at the Q Center in St. Charles, and we need your expertise. The window for school staff to submit presentations is now open!

Do you have a topic that is relevant to current educational trends, research, or best practices? We are looking for presenters to lead breakout sessions that will provide educators with the latest, research-based information and/or strategies that can be used to improve or enhance instruction and student achievement.

Click below to learn more about submission guidelines and send us your idea today!

The 2024 Arts Ed Institute will be also be hosted by the Kane County ROE in partnership with Central 301 on Friday, February 28. The event will take place at Central High School beginning at 8:00 a.m.

If you are interested in presenting at the Arts Ed Institute, please fill out the form below.

Time is winding down to secure your spot for the 2024 Raising Student Achievement Conference!

Join us in Oak Brook December 9-10 for two days of innovative breakout sessions, state-wide networking, inspirational speakers, and more! RSAC offers educators across Illinois a wonderful professional learning opportunity to reflect, gather inspiration, and leave with practical strategies to implement in the classroom.

Among this year's keynote speakers is Cathleen Beachboard, who will present on Tuesday, December 10. Cathleen is an award-winning educator and best-selling author, and her Building H.O.P.E.© framework has improved resilience, well-being, and achievement in thousands of schools nationwide. As a sought-after speaker on well-being and retention, she provides practical tools and strategies for families, educators, and leaders to increase hope so every person can thrive.

Registration for #RSAC24 closes on November 20. As always, you can visit rsac.iarss.org to see our full list of speakers and schedule. We hope to see you there!

Free time can be slim at any stage of the school year. The Illinois Online Academy has a professional learning option that works with your schedule!

P.L.A.Y. (Professional Learning and You) is our newest catalog that lets you choose the content that matters to you. This platform offers microlearning, meaning every 15 minutes spent completing activities can be submitted for .25 PD hours. Some activities can be completed in as little as five minutes!

This quick video can walk you through the benefits of microlearning and how P.L.A.Y. can work within your available time.

Hundreds of topics are available to choose from. Take control of your professional learning journey and start your P.L.A.Y. today!

The holiday season is on its way! If you are looking for a gift for a colleague, friend, or any educator in your life, our "Inspire" subscription box could be the perfect surprise!

Each month, you can order curated professional learning activities from the Kane County ROE that can immediately be used in your classroom and also completed for PD hours. Choose your own subscription type, send us your preferred shipping location, and we'll do the rest! All you'll have to do is unbox and enjoy.

You can then order throughout this month to receive your first box in December, with the theme: "Harnessing Data for Informed Decision-Making (How to Increase Your Data Literacy)". Click below to see themes for each month along with subscription plans, and watch the video below to experience the sights and sounds of unboxing "Inspire!

If you're in search of some inspiration or new strategies to implement in your classroom, Branching Out is here for you! Here are just a couple examples of these complimentary tips from our Professional Learning team.

Stick Figure Quotes

Jordan Eggleson introduces a method for students to do character analysis based on their readings of literary or historical figures by incorporating quotes into drawings.

In My Teacher's Shoes

This is an exit strategy that encourages students to think like a teacher and how they would deliver a lesson so they can reflect on what they just learned!

New episodes of Branching Out are released every Thursday across our social media platforms and our website. You can also browse our full catalog below. With over 100 episodes and counting, there's a video for every educator looking to branch out!

Have a question?

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