WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2024 | |
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It is one of the busiest, yet often, most joyful times on the calendar. The 2024 portion of the school year is coming to a close, and our schools are full of celebrations and preparations for winter break.
Our staff at the Kane County ROE has been busy as well, presenting at the Association of Educational Service Agencies Conference and Raising Student Achievement Conference, along with hosting our Student Photography Contest reception. It has been a demanding, yet rewarding several weeks, and it is your involvement that make these experiences inspiring.
We hope you enjoy a well-deserved rest this winter break and have the opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones. Your dedication and hard work in supporting our students and communities throughout the year is always appreciated.
We wish you and your entire school community a safe and joyful holiday, and we look forward to working with you in 2025!
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Patricia Dal Santo, Regional Superintendent | |
Students, families celebrate the arts with Student Photography Contest reception | |
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Through art, we learn how to document some of our most important moments and create works that can last a lifetime. Last week, we were able to honor the creations of talented students from across Kane County and their families and friends at our Student Photography Contest reception in Batavia.
We thank our participants for providing a wealth of memorable photographs to look through over the past ten weeks and for joining us on this night of celebration. We received over 2,000 submissions during this process, and it has been a joy to see the imagination these students can use through a lens.
We also appreciate BEI Properties for hosting us at The Dock and Water Street Studios for inviting our guests to view your new show and see your artists at work. The event also would not have been possible without the culinary students from Ms. Lori Rosenberger's class at Geneva High School, who provided our food for the evening!
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Thank you for attending the 2024 Raising Student Achievement Conference | |
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With over 900 attendees, 180 presentations, 22 exhibitors, and two days chock full of learning and collaborating, we would like to express our gratitude to all who joined us in Oak Brook for #RSAC24. We spoke to many educators who traveled across the state to be with us because of the impact this conference had left on them in years past. It was wonderful to see friends and colleagues reunite, exchange ideas, share and compare their district experiences, and speak about feeling reinvigorated or having a new strategy to take back to their classroom.
On behalf of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, we thank you again for making this experience memorable and look forward to seeing you next year!
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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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Administrative Assistant, Alternative Programs
This role will provide support to Alternative Programs staff members with internal/external communications, inputing purchase acquisitions, meeting scheduling, coordination of bus driver trainings, processing and preparing certificates and letters for truancy and transportation, and other office-related 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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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 of the Year goes Hollywood! | |
If you have spare time this winter break, why not think about an educator you believe to be a star?
Submissions are now open for 49th Educator of the Year Awards! Coming May 2, 2025, our annual banquet will be themed around cinema as we pay testament to the hard work and dedication of educational staff from across Kane County.
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Nomination packets were sent to districts last month, and schools are already start to reveal their intended nominees! You can find digital copies of the full packet as well as our nomination form, guideline, and judging rubric as well as a step-by-step video guide below. | |
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Thank you to everyone who submitted presentation proposals for the upcoming Kane County Institute Day! We are excited to welcome you once again to the Q Center in St. Charles and our remote sites across Kane County on Friday, February 28, 2025 for this day of professional development and networking.
The schedule for the day at the Q Center and the Arts Ed Institute are now live! Click the buttons below to view, but keep in mind that registration will open at 6:00 a.m. on January 6, 2025.
Visit kaneroe.org/institute-day for bios of our keynote and feature speakers and, if you are interested in a specific content area, you can register to attend a session at one of our remote sites.
We hope to see you there!
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and this Tuesday Tech Tip is all about gift ideas to consider.
Phil Morris is back to share the 2024 Holiday Gift Guide from the Illinois Education Technology Leaders (IETL). From 3-in-1 chargers to coding robots, there's something for everyone on your list if you need a last-minute item!
As always, you can browse the full Tuesday Tech Tip playlist here.
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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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Social & Emotional Learning:
Optimizing Learning Environments with Life Skills
PD Credit: 45
Cost: $200
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Educational Technology:
Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom
PD Credit: 45
Cost: $200
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See our full list of courses and academies here.
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As featured by the Illinois State Board of Education this month, our weekly series is here to provide you with free classroom strategies and fun resources to implement in your teaching. | |
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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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Choice allows students to play to their strengths while also supporting different learning styles. “Google or Doodle” gives them the option to either engage in online research or express their creativity when reflecting on a topic. | |
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! | | | | |
