DECEMBER 3, 2025

Join us this "Bee" season!

When leading a school, it's important to be aware of educational trends and their effect on students and staff. Book studies can serve as an effective way for administrators to stay on top of this, while also engaging in collaborative discussions with peers.

Starting in February, the ROE will host a four-part book study on: From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader's Guide to Unleashing Conflict's Problem-Solving Power, by Robert Feirsen and Seth Weitzman. During each session, the group will discuss its content, and dissect how conflict can lead to new leadership strategies and organizational growth.

Sessions: 1 Hour Each

PD Credit: 10

*Note: You must purchase the book and attend all four sessions to receive credit.

"Inspire" yourself or others this holiday season!

Are you looking for a fun, unique gift for educators on your holiday shopping list? Inspire, our professional learning subscription box, may be right for you!



Every month, our professional learning team fills each Inspire box with themed, ready-to-use activities that can be shipped directly to you and immediately implemented in your classroom. Th items included and the accompanying activities allow participants to reflect on best practices, plus earn PD credit by completing those activities.

If you would like to learn more, click below to see upcoming themes and subscription options, and think about who you may want to "Inspire"!

Order by December 31 to receive our January box:

Brain-Based Learning: Teaching with the Brain in Mind

Order by January 31 to receive our February box:

Circle Up: Restorative Tools for Stronger Classroom Communities

Thank you to all who have submitted breakout session proposals for the 2026 Kane County Institute Day! Your willingness to share your expertise with our educators is much appreciated.

On Friday, February 27, 2026, we will welcome educators to the Q Center in St. Charles and our remote sites across Kane County for a day of networking, professional learning, and innovation. Until then, here are a couple key dates to keep in mind:


• Monday, December 8: Schedule posted (view only)
• Monday, January 5: Registration opens

Prepare yourself for our countywide Institute Day by visiting our website. There, you will find bios of our keynote and feature speakers, as well as links to register to attend sessions covering specific content areas at one of our remote sites.

We hope to see you there!

December 2025 - June 2026

Understanding Your Summative Designation Series (Free, In-Person)

• One session held per month
• Participants can register for all sessions or select their preferred ones

December 10, 2025 & February 3, 2026

Build Your Understanding and Action Plan for Digital ADA Compliance (Online)

December 16, 2025

AA#913 - Building a Common Purpose and Vision for the School Improvement Process (Online)

On-Demand

NEW: AA#3871 - Dialogue is the Difference, Lead Crucial Conversations (Online)

NEW: AA#4024 - Crucial Influence: Leadership Skills to Create Lasting Behavior Change (Online)

Getting Things Done (Online)

Check out the latest episodes of our weekly classroom strategy series, Branching Out, for quick tips from our Professional Learning team!

Conver-Stations

Keep your classroom discussions active and student-centered with this strategy from Jenny Clark. It gives students the chance to collaborate with different peers and build off each other's ideas!

Dialogic Conversation

If you have students who are struggling with a subject, 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!

The 2025 Raising Student Achievement Conference is just days away! To those attending, we look forward to seeing you next Monday and Tuesday in Oak Brook, and hope you come away with new connections and fresh ideas for your classroom or school.

On-site registration will be available at the conference. To familiarize yourself with the schedule, find answers to frequently asked questions, and brush up on our speakers, visit our website below. Also, don't forget to share your experience by using #RSAC2025!

Have a question? Want to connect?

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