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After opening the 2025 portion of the school year last week, it has been wonderful to reconnect with members of our networking groups from our Kane County districts. We are looking forward to our upcoming events, workshops, and celebrations as we continue to collaborate and support each other.
As you may know, the three pillars of the Kane County ROE are "lead", "assist", and "inspire". Those words are represented in the work we do each day, but what does that work look like?
As we proceed through the new year, our office remains committed to sharing our services, how our office operates, and how we strive to positively impact the lives of educators, students, and communities across Kane County. You can see a glimpse into our operations below.
Likewise, we have given our website a fresh look! Visit kaneroe.org to browse and, hopefully, find a service that benefits you.
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Work with the Kane County ROE | |
If you are interested in serving educators and students in Kane County with our team, we have multiple open positions. | |
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Interim Director of Finance
This role will oversee bank accounts, investments, deposits, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger transactions, and various financial reporting under the direction of the Regional Superintendent. This person will also work with the County as Payroll Coordinator and execute bi-weekly PR processes from start to finish.
This position is available immediately and for a minimum of six months.
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Youth Outreach Worker
This role will will work within our Alternative Programs to meet with school representatives, students, and families regarding attendance issues, conduct school conferences and meetings regarding potential dropouts, develop and monitor individual service plans for students on active caseload, and other duties.
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Educator Licensure Specialist
This position will work with guests and school districts on licensure inquiries, provide training to educators on the use of the Educator Licensure Information System, communicate with ISBE and local school districts on any updates and changes to licensure requirements, and other duties.
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Registration is now open!
Join us on Friday, February 28 at the Q Center in St. Charles for a day of exciting professional development and networking opportunities. We will be offering nearly 70 engaging sessions, including our Keynote Speaker, Mr. Weston Kieschnick, along with presentations from educators, organizational partners, and students.
Click below to view schedules, speakers, and register today! If you are looking for specific content areas, you can also find links to register at one of our remote sites, including the 2025 Arts Ed Institute.
The deadline to secure your spot is Friday, February 7. We hope to see you there!
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Kane County ROE to host new, free two-day training
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our free Inclusive Educator Credential program in partnership with Uplifting Impact. This two-day, six-course program at our office will equip you with comprehensive knowledge and skills to foster inclusivity and promote equitable outcomes for all learners.
Participants will learn:
- how to engage in self-reflection and collaborative problem-solving
- to develop effective communication skills for stronger relationships
- how to foster a welcoming school environment for all
- how to become an effective inclusive leader and advocate for change
We are pleased to welcome Deanna Singh and Dr. Justin Ponder from Uplifting Impact join us to lead these sessions. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth and make a lasting impact on your students' lives.
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Date: April 23 - 24, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 28 North 1st St., Geneva, IL 60134
Price: Free I PD Hours: 12
*Lunch is available for $20 per day
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Educator of the Year heads to the movies! | |
Do you know a Kane County educator who deserves the spotlight? Treat them and yourselves to the sights and sounds of an unforgettable event this spring!
Submissions are now open for 49th Educator of the Year Awards! Coming May 2, 2025, our annual banquet will be cinema themed as we pay homage to the hard work and dedication of educational staff from across Kane County.
Click below to find our nomination form, guidelines, and judging rubric as well as a step-by-step video guide to the nomination process.
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the Kane County ROE is proud to remain a regional partner and celebrate their exciting milestone.
If you would like your building to join the growing list of Kane County schools taking part in the Bee, make sure to enroll by Friday, January 31. Once registered, you will receive all materials needed to organize classroom and school-wide spelling bees.
Click below to learn more, begin the enrollment process, and find out if the next champion could 'bee' in your classroom!
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Apple's recent OS update introduces a clinical grade Hearing Aid feature to the AirPods Pro 2. This new technology provides an alternative to those with hearing loss by offering a simple, quick hearing test along with multiple adjustments that users can make to fit their needs.
Phil Morris, our Director of Operations and Technology, has seen this new feature in action, and will guide you through the process to get started in this Tuesday Tech Tip.
As always, you can browse the full Tuesday Tech Tip playlist here.
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AA#3752: Title IX - Responding to Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in K-12 School Systems | |
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Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. In 2020, it's regulations were significantly amended.
AA#3752 is designed to provide educators with the resources needed to understand this federal law. Prior to this course, Participants will review pre-assigned materials as well as the Title IX policy adopted by their school districts.
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Date: January 22, 2025 | Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Fully Online | Cost: $175
PD Hours: 4 | Admin. Academy Credit: 6
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The Illinois Online Academy has expanded its catalog of fully online courses.
These offerings can be completed online within 60 days.
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Reading Fundamentals #1
PD Credit: 30
Cost: $200
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Six Traits of Writing Model
PD Credit: 30
Cost: $200
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See our full list of courses and academies here.
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Branching Out returns from winter break! Join our Professional Learning team every week for a free, bite-sized video with fun, free resources and strategies that you can implement in your classroom! | |
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Mistakes play a huge role in the learning process, and it is important for educators to normalize them in their classroom.
Elsa Glover guides you through the strategy "My Favorite No", which helps students learn from their mistakes by focusing on the critical thinking that led those answers!
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Have you got a student that may need a little help staying on task?
Jordan Eggleson, our Professional Learning Coordinator, is here with a Branching Out tip to help you refocus them and their peers with an easy, lesson-based question!
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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! | | | | |
