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. | | |
Did you know: our own Professional Learning Supervisor, Jordan Eggleson, is now a certified Restorative Practices Trainer? This unique credential, handed down by the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), recognizes Jordan for her ability to train educational staff in the fundamentals of restorative practices. These include the use of affective language, community-building, facilitating proactive and responsive circles, and other elements of the IIRP curriculum and framework.
Do you feel Restorative Practices training would benefit your staff? Contact Jordan at jeggleson@kaneroe.org to see what options would fit your school and district culture.
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Developing strategies and relationships on Day One of RSAC | |
We are celebrating an incredible start to the 2025 Raising Student Achievement Conference! This annual event kicked off in Oak Brook on Monday, with hundreds of educators from across Illinois coming together to explore ideas, innovative practices, and strategies to elevate learning for every student. From powerful messages via our Monday Keynote Speaker, David Edward Garcia, to engaging breakout sessions, there has been wonderful energy and collaboration.
We extend our appreciation to all presenters, partners, and participants who have helped bring this event together and make it an engaging success so far. We look forward to Day Two getting underway with our second Keynote Speaker, Matt Miller, followed by more professional learning opportunities throughout the day!
As a reminder, on-site registration will still be available today. Click the link below to view the schedule, find answers to frequently asked questions, and get to know our speakers. Also, don't forget to share your experience by using #RSAC2025 on social media!
| | We look forward to welcoming educators to the Q Center in St. Charles and at our remote sites across Kane County for our countywide Institute Day on Friday, February 27, 2026! | | Registration opens for this day of networking, professional learning, and innovation on on Monday, January 5 at 6:00 a.m. You can click below to browse a view-only version of our schedule of available sessions now. There, you will also find bios for our Keynote and Featured Speakers, and links to register at remote sites for sessions covering specific content areas. We hope to see you there! | | | Give the gift of Inspire to your favorite educator | |
The holiday season is here, and if you are still looking for a fun, unique gift for educators on your holiday shopping list, Inspire, our professional learning subscription box, may be the perfect gift for them (or you) to unwrap!
Every month, our Professional Learning team puts together and ships each Inspire box with themed, ready-to-use activities that educators can immediately implement in their classroom. Included items and accompanying activities also allow participants to reflect on best practices, plus earn PD credit by completing those activities.
Who do you want to "Inspire"? Click below to see upcoming themes and subscription options
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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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Order by January 31 to receive our February box:
Circle Up: Restorative Tools for Stronger Classroom Communities
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Last week, we hosted a successful first session in our free, monthly workshop series designed to help school leaders understand their Summative Designation. Participants dove into the data behind their designation as well as the Illinois Quality Framework Supporting Rubric (IQFSR).
There are six more sessions available for interested participants, with the second coming Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The focus will be psychological safety, building collaborative teams, and follow-up on the IQFSR.
If you you are a Superintendent, Building Administrator, or part of a School Leadership Team, we invite you to join us and 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.
Registration for each session will close one week prior to its date. You can attend the full series or pick and choose the sessions that fit your needs. Details and registration for each one 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
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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. | | Check out the latest episodes of our weekly classroom strategy series, Branching Out, for quick tips from our team! | | Learning Community Agreements | |
As students reflect on what makes their learning impactful, bringing those experiences into the classroom community can help shape their current environment.
Jordan Eggleson, our Professional Learning Supervisor, shares a method to create shared agreements and provide students some ownership of how they will learn.
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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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