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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.

Recognizing and Assisting Homeless Students: What Administrators Need to Know

Our upcoming Administrators' Academy will provide a comprehensive overview of federal and state requirements, designed to equip administrators with essential knowledge and resources to support students experiencing homelessness.

Date: June 3

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: 28 N 1st St., Geneva, IL 60134

PD Hours: 6.5 | Cost: $50

Registration closes tomorrow, May 27!

Understanding Your Summative Designation Series - Part 7

Join us for the last session of our learning series designed to deepen your understanding of School Summative Designations and the Continuous Improvement Framework.


In Session 7, participants will focus on celebrating achievements, setting up for success, advancing equity, and sustaining progress.

Date: June 9

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: 28 N 1st St., Geneva, IL 60134

PD Hours: 6 | Cost: FREE

Registration closes June 2

REMINDER: Licensure Renewal Deadline Approaching

The deadline for Illinois educators to renew their licenses is June 30, 2026!


If you have any questions, the ROE is here to help! You can contact our specialists at licensure@kaneroe.org or visit our website below for resources and more information.

In need of credits to complete your requirements? Visit the Illinois Online Academy to browse a catalog full of asynchronous options to fit your schedule!

Upcoming Workshops on ISBE's New Accountability System

Are you interested in learning more about the Illinois State Board of Education's (ISBE) recent accountability system redesign? In July and November, we will be hosting two FREE workshops to help you understand these changes.

Understanding the New Accountability Redesign

Unpack the redesigned ISBE framework and learn exactly what the changes mean for your district's data. Leadership teams will explore key indicators, analyze sample data, and prepare for fall summative designations to jumpstart planning for the 2026–27 school year.


Date: July 29

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: 28 N 1st St.,

Geneva, IL 60134

PD Hours: 6 | Cost: FREE

Registration closes July 22

Understanding Your Summative Designation with the New Accountability System

Turn your summative designation results into a strategic roadmap. Grounded in the updated accountability framework, this workshop helps leaders analyze data, target key priorities, and use collaborative protocols to build actionable goals for sustained growth.


Date: November 17

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: 28 N 1st St.,

Geneva, IL 60134

PD Hours: 6 | Cost: FREE

Registration closes November 10

Proposals are now being accepted to present at the 2026 Raising Student Achievement Conference in Oak Brook!


Educators, administrators, and educational leaders are invited to submit proposals for breakout sessions that support raising student achievement through continuous improvement.

If you are interested in sharing your expertise, click below to learn more about the process and submit your proposal.

Have Yourself an Inspiring Summer!

Looking for a unique approach to professional learning? Check out Inspire, our monthly subscription box designed by educators, for educators! Each box is packed with themed activities, strategies, suggestions, resources, and fun surprises. Plus, you'll earn PD Credit!

June's theme, Effective Organizational Strategies for Today’s Educator, features practical tools and creative ideas to help you stay organized and energized in the classroom. You can unbox these resources and more by subscribing to Inspire by May 31.

Watch the latest episodes of Branching Out!

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Faye Licari shares a strategy where students curate their mistakes to explain how their thinking has changed over time.

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This strategy from Jordan Eggleson invites students to celebrate what makes them unique!

Even more professional learning opportunities!

AA#913 | Building a Common Purpose and Vision for the School Improvement Process

(Online, 60 days to complete, $150)

ON-DEMAND ACADEMY

AA#4024 | Crucial Influence: Leadership Skills to Create Lasting Behavior Change

(Online, 60 days to complete, $331)

ON-DEMAND COURSE

Getting Things Done

(Online, 60 days to complete, $271)

Have a question?

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