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. | | |
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This month, Inspire subscribers enjoyed materials that were aimed to help with teaching every learner. As we inch closer to December, we are shifting our focus to technology in the classroom.
When meeting students where they are, it's important to stay informed about digital tools that can help, such as artificial intelligence. That's why December's box is all about understanding these technological innovations to ensure you and your students are future ready!
If you would like to experience this professional learning resource kit for yourself, you can explore subscription options below. Inspire can be delivered directly to your classroom (and also make a great holiday gift for your favorite educator)!
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Order by November 30 to receive our December box:
Future Ready: Embracing AI & Digital Learning Tools
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Order by December 31 to receive our January box:
Brain-Based Learning: Teaching with the Brain in Mind
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Illinois Report Cards have been released, and many schools have begun to share out areas of student growth and celebrate their successes. However, you may be wondering what some of the data behind your designation means.
From December through June, the Kane County ROE is offering a free, monthly workshop series designed for Superintendents, Building Administrators, and School Leadership Teams. Each of these seven sessions will focus on a unique topic that will deepen your understanding of the Continuous Improvement Framework and Summative Designation process. You will be able to connect actionable insights, data tools, and collaborative learning to help your team advance its improvement efforts.
You can attend the full series or pick and choose the sessions that fit your needs. Details and registration for each session are below:
Location: 28 North 1st St., Geneva, IL 60134
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PD Hours: 6 per session
Cost: Free
| | Other Upcoming Academies and Workshops | | |
Click the option above that's right for you, or click the button to browse our full list of on-demand courses and Administrator Academies at the Illinois Online Academy. | | Next Monday, December 1, is the deadline to submit your proposal for our countywide Institute Day, set for Friday, February 27, 2026! | | |
Our primary site will be the Q Center in St. Charles, where hundreds of educators will engage in a day of professional development and networking. Breakout sessions are designed to equip attendees with new ideas and strategies that can be used to enhance their instruction and students' engagement.
Click below for guidelines and to fill out the proposal form if you have a content area you'd like to share.
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As part of Kane County Institute Day, the 2026 Arts Ed Institute will be held at Central High School in Burlington. This event is dedicated to visual arts, media, theatre, drama, and more.
We invite fine arts educators that are interested in sharing their expertise with colleagues to submit your presentation proposal.
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The 2025 Raising Student Achievement Conference is two weeks away! We look forward to welcoming you to Oak Brook on December 8-9 for two days of innovative breakout sessions, state-wide networking, inspirational speakers, and more.
On-site registration will be available at the conference. If you are joining us, familiarize yourself with the schedule, find answers to frequently asked questions, and get to know our speakers by visiting our website below. Also, don't forget to share your experience by using #RSAC2025 on social media!
| | Check out the latest episodes of our weekly classroom strategy series, Branching Out, for quick tips from our team! | | |
Keep your classroom discussions active and student-centered with "Conver-Stations"!
This strategy from Jenny Clark gives students the chance to collaborate with different peers and build off each other's ideas.
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If you have students who are struggling with a lesson, having back-and-forth conversations can help them make connections within their lessons.
Elsa Glover will be your guide on how to lead this back-and-forth learning loop!
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