Next week marks our 50th annual Kane County Educator of the Year Awards banquet! Our team is busy with the final stages of preparation, and we cannot wait to shine the spotlight on 49 inspiring educational staff members who have made a remarkable impact in our community. | | Will we see you there? You can share your experience before, during, or after the ceremony by using #EOTY50 on social media! | | |
Friday, May 1, 2026
Q Center (1405 North Fifth Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174)
Social Hour – 5:30 p.m. | Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
| | Kane County ROE attends Hands Around the Courthouse | | |
Our staff proudly joined community members at CASA Kane County’s annual Hands Around the Courthouse ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
This powerful event honors children affected by abuse and neglect, and celebrates the incredible CASA volunteer advocates who bring hope and healing to our community. As partners in the Kane County Circle of Care, we stand united with CASA volunteers, whose dedication inspires us all to create a brighter, safer future for every child.
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The Kane County ROE is hiring!
Director of Finance
Lead budget development, financial reporting, grants management, and regulatory compliance as chief financial steward.
| | | Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar | | |
This four-day learning experience is designed to elevate how teams think, learn, and achieve together. Each session empowers participants to embrace diverse perspectives, confidently navigate challenges, and lead their groups toward shared goals and lasting success.
Participants must be able to attend all four days.
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Dates: May 26 - May 29
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 28 N. 1st St., Geneva, IL 60174
PD Hours: 28 | Cost: $745
| | | Cultivating Critical Thinkers with Inspire
| | Interested in giving your professional learning a creative spin? Inspire—our subscription box for educators—lets you unbox fresh ideas for your classroom and earn PD credit every month! Order by April 30 to have May’s box, “Educating the Future: Integrating Environmental Education Across Subjects,” delivered right to your door! | | | | This month, Inspire subscribers received a box full of resources and gifts designed to help students ask thoughtful questions and think deeply about the world around them. | | LAST CALL: $3,000 for Environmental/Natural Science Students | |
The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park are awarding TWO $3,000 scholarships to eligible students in 2026. This includes Kane County residents!
Applications will be accepted until April 30.
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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 FREE sessions will cover the same content, so attendees only need to register for one!
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. | | Stay connected with Tuesday Tech Tip | | |
Are your apps accessing more than they should? Protecting your personal data starts with knowing which apps have permission to use your camera, microphone, and location.
In the latest Tuesday Tech Tip, Phil Morris walks you through simple steps to review and manage app permissions so you stay in control of your information and your privacy!
| | Jordan Eggleson shares a strategy that provides a clear structure for students through writing, sorting, and discussion! | | Jenny Clark shares a strategy that helps students build relationships and boost confidence! | | GIVEAWAY: 1-year membership to P.L.A.Y.! | |
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- June 10, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Online, $175)
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