MAY 21, 2025

It has been an absolute joy to see the signs of celebration with graduation ceremonies happening across the county. As we approach the close of the 2024-25 school year, we want to commend you for all you and your students have accomplished within your schools, communities, and for each other.

At the Regional Office of Education, we know that one's educational journey does not end with this occasion. Gathering knowledge is a lifelong pursuit, one that we look to nurture and support with how we serve. Still, no matter how big or small, we hope you and your students take pride in everything that was achieved this school year. We wish every student all the best in the next stage of life.

Please remember to take some well-deserved time for yourself and relax this summer. If you are looking for an opportunity to add to your teaching toolkit, our office will remain busy with professional development, trainings, and networking events. Read on to learn more!

Patricia Dal Santo, Regional Superintendent

Regional Superintendent honored by INSPRA

Last week, Kane County ROE staff attended the annual Distinguished Service Celebration, held by the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. As a communications-centered organization, INSPRA created these awards to recognize individuals and groups that partner with communications offices to serve as ambassadors for public education and champions of students and staff.

Our own Patricia Dal Santo was honored in the Administrator category for her impactful work in leading the ROE in its service to Kane County. The event was made even more special thanks to current INSPRA President-Elect, Anna Gonzales of West Aurora 129, hosting the celebration. Thank you for a wonderful morning and congratulations to Patricia on this honor!

We're hiring!

Are you interested in serving students and educators across Kane County with the ROE? There is an opening with our team to explore.

Juvenile Justice Center Principal

The Kane County Juvenile Justice Center is hiring a School Program Principal to begin July 1, 2025.

The ROE manages the education program at the Juvenile Justice Center, and this position ensures that all students residing there have access to consistent, high-quality education. The role also works with other leadership staff at the center to oversee a safe and equitable learning environment.

Discounted learning opportunities with North Central College

The Kane County ROE has launched a partnership with North Central Collage to provide discounted tuition on continuing education for teachers across Kane County!

Click below to view all programs through NCC that are available to you at a discounted rate, including:

• Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Eligibility for Principal Endorsement
• Master of Arts in Trauma-Informed Practice

• Trauma-Informed Educational Practices Certificate
• Director of Special Education Endorsement
• Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement

The ROE is preparing to host school staff members and emergency response personnel from across Kane County next month for reunification training sessions. This program was originally designed by the I Love U Guys Foundation, and we are excited for this year's sessions to be led by representatives from our Kane County districts.

Both sessions are free and open to all school staff. If you are interested, click here to read more about this opportunity and click below to register.

Date: June 18, 2025

Session One: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Session Two: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Christ Community Church, 820 Randall Road, South Elgin, IL 60177

PD Credit: 3

The 2025 Kane County TechBash is also right around the corner! This free summer event invites school technology professionals from across the area for a day of engaging presentations, networking, and reviewing some of the latest digital tools and developments.

You're invited to sign up now and join us for this full day of discussions for techs, by techs.

Date: June 11, 2025

Location: Kaneland Harter Middle School

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. l Welcome: 8:00 a.m.

PD Credit: 6

It's licensure renewal season, and Illinois educators have until June 30 to meet their professional development credit and administrator academy requirements to complete the process. The Illinois Online Academy is an option to consider as we enter the summer months, with asynchronous offerings and content that is relevant to your learning journey.

Phil Morris has a refresher on how to navigate this web-based catalog in the latest Tuesday Tech Tip!

Looking for previous tips? Click here to browse the full playlist.

Our 2025 slate of Evaluator Academies rolls on through June and into September! We have both online and in-person offerings to fulfill your evaluator designation requirement.

Find your best option to fit your needs below.

Below is a sample of educator course offerings from the Illlinois Online Academy that can be completed within 60 days. 

Educational Technology:

Effective Use of Technology

in the Classroom

PD Credit: 45

Cost: $200

Social & Emotional Learning: Optimizing Learning Environments with Life Skills

PD Credit: 45

Cost: $200

See our full list of courses and asynchronous academies here.

Looking for in-person workshops? Click here.

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

Pinwheel Discussions

Looking for a way to ensure all your students are involved in a conversation? This versatile strategy from Elsa Glover gives a unique "spin" to classroom discussions by having groups of students take turns sharing different perspectives of a subject!

Personal Notes

With the end of the school year approaching, why not give your students something to remember you by? A personal, handwritten note can not only show your connection to a student, but also become a cherished memento of your time together.

Faye Licari walks you through some tips on crafting a warm send-off to your students as they start a new chapter!

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!

This is the last call for schools and districts to be featured for their success stories as well as proposals for breakout sessions for the 2025 Raising Student Achievement Conference. This two-day, immersive professional learning opportunity is set for December 8-9 in Oak Brook, Ill.

Please click below to learn more and respond by Friday, May 30.

Have a question? Want to connect?

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