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Illinois Report Cards have been released, and many schools have begun to share out areas of student growth and celebrate their successes. However, you may be wondering what some of the data behind your designation means.
From December through June, the Kane County ROE is offering a free, monthly workshop series designed for Superintendents, Building Administrators, and School Leadership Teams. Each of these seven sessions will focus on a unique topic that will 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.
You can attend the full series or pick and choose the sessions that fit your needs. Details and registration for each session 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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Other Upcoming Workshops and Academies |
| | | Local resources in response to SNAP benefit reductions | Do you have families within your school that have had their level of food assistance due to reductions to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits? The Kane County Health Department has shared multiple resources for anyone that may benefit from local support. | | Talking school attendance and the MTSS framework | | |
Last week, Patricia Graczyk, PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago, led the first of her workshop series with our office on the Multi-Dimensional, Multi-Tiered System of Supports for students that she helped develop.
This joint event with the Juvenile Justice Council drew over 100 educators to Elgin Community College. Participants went through the MTSS framework that is designed to create a culture of attendance for all students, identify children at risk of chronic absenteeism early, and provide appropriate individualized support and interventions.
Dr. Graczyk will be hosting three additional sessions, with the next scheduled for January 29, 2026. Click below to learn more and register.
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This marks the ninth and final week of the 2025 Kane County Student Photography Contest. We are thrilled to have collected more 2,600 total submissions from 17 high schools across our communities! Your students and educational staff make this showcase possible, and we sincerely thank you for the enthusiasm you have shown for this process as we celebrate the arts!
Our annual Student Photography Contest Reception is less than two weeks away! Each photo featured in the competition will be on display, while our nine Weekly Winners will also be recognized and receive an award. Friends, family members, and staff are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Interiors for Business, Inc., 409 N. River St., Batavia, Ill. 60510
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Weekly Winner: "Slice of Summer", Autumn Marroquin, Batavia HS (District 101)
The rest of the top 10 from Week 7 are:
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Isaiah Anderson-Krugman, St. Charles East HS (District 303) - “A Predator's Pattern”
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Jakub Pilasiewicz, Bartlett HS (District U-46) - “McLaren Track Day”
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Dafne Arguello, West Aurora HS (District 129) - “Berries”
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Daisy Reynoso, Hampshire HS (District 300) - “Meltdown”
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Levi Eddy, Rosary College Prep - “A Fleeting Glimpse”
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Sophia Balara, St. Charles North HS (District 303) - “Lock it Up”
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Garrick Dodendorf, Marmion Academy - “Vision”
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Cameron Lis, South Elgin HS (District U-46) - “Thunderbird Emblem”
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Alex Marasigan, Streamwood HS (District U-46) - “Close Up”
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Weekly Winner: "Eye", Annabelle Nawrocki, Rosary College Prep
The rest of the top 10 from Week 8 are:
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Malaina Scherf, South Elgin HS (District U-46) - "Reaching"
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Daria Kowalski, Bartlett HS (District U-46) - "Rockin' Bones"
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Hailey Como, Hampshire HS (District 300) - "Doll Wagon"
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Yaritza Dircio, St. Charles East HS (District 303) - "Reflection that Follows"
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Danielle Montgomery, Streamwood HS (District U-46) - "Haunting Skeletons"
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Esme Gonzalez, West Aurora HS (District 129) - "Ghost"
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Ava Fahrenbach, Batavia HS (District 101) - "Haunting"
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Luis Nunez, Marmion Academy - "Lighted Skull"
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Alice Fox, St. Charles North HS (District 303) - "Scathe"
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It's the final month to submit your proposal for breakout presentations for our countywide Institute Day! If you are interested in sharing your expertise, please complete the form below by Monday, December 1, 2026.
Mark your calendars for this annual day of learning and collaboration on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Q Center in St. Charles.
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Are the arts your focus? The 2026 Arts Ed Institute is also scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026 at Central High School in Burlington, Ill.
If you would like to submit a presentation proposal for this event that highlights visual arts, media, theatre, or another subject, click below.
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Get "future ready" with Inspire
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Technology is changing every day. For educators, being able to navigate and understand the growing number of available platforms is an essential skill to best support students for the future.
Next month, Inspire subscribers can unbox an assortment of strategies and resources centered around the theme: Future Ready (Embracing AI & Digital Learning Tools). Strategies can immediately be implemented in the classroom, and our team will ship them directly to your school!
Browse upcoming themes, see the "why" behind this work, and find what subscription type may work for you or your colleagues by clicking below.
| | Check out the latest episodes of our weekly classroom strategy series, Branching Out, for quick tips from our Professional Learning team! | | Straw, Sticks, and Bricks | Reflection is about growth, not perfection. This strategy from Jordan Eggleson provides a handy tool for students to sort their thoughts using their own level of understanding! | | Do you want to know what really stuck with your students from a lesson? Jenny Clark, has a tip to encourage student reflection, provide immediate feedback, give a glimpse into common misconceptions, and help teachers identify patterns in the takeaways. | | We are just over a month away from the 2025 Raising Student Achievement Conference in Oak Brook, Ill. This two-day event, set for December 8-9, will feature two engaging keynote speakers and over 150 breakout sessions. Join us to make new connections, share experiences, and to come away with fresh ideas for your classroom or school. | | Click to find more information regarding the conference schedule, hotel, speakers, FAQs, and to register by Friday, November 21. We hope to see you at there! | | | | | |
