JUNE 4, 2025

Secure your last PD or Administrator Academy credits before licensure renewal deadline

The deadline for Illinois educators to renew their licenses is June 30. If you are still in need of any credits to complete your requirements, the Illinois Online Academy is here for you! You can access a wide array of asynchronous options that fit your schedule and follow the content that matters to you.

Do you need help with the licensure renewal process? Our team is available to answer any questions. Visit our Licensure page for ISBE resources and contact information for our office.

Kane County Regional Spelling Bee Champion reaches national semifinals

We are incredibly proud of Yahya Mohammed, our 2025 Kane County Regional Spelling Champion, for reaching the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last week. Yahya, a student at Larsen Middle School in District U-46, earned his second consecutive trip to the competition in Washington D.C. after winning our Regional Bee in March.

He was the last speller remaining from Illinois at the national level, finishing the competition tied for 36th overall. Congratulations on a wonderful performance!

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.

The ROE is preparing to host school staff members and emergency response personnel from across Kane County in just two weeks 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 happening in one week! 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

Kane County Health Department publishes key points from student mental health forum

Our office takes pride in helping students advocate for what they need to receive a successful education and school experience. In February, our Alternative Programs staff collaborated with the Kane County System of Care to host 86 high school students at Elgin Community College for the annual Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health.

The Kane County Health Department recently published its report from the student-led discussions held that day.

Summer may be just arriving, but it has already been an active severe weather season in the midwest. There are plenty of methods you can use to receive updates, with emergency alerts on your mobile device being some of the handiest.

We're dusting off an old, trusty Tuesday Tech Tip to help ensure that you have all the necessary emergency alert settings activated on your phone in case of inclement weather.

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

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.

Discounted learning opportunities with North Central College

The Kane County ROE has launched a partnership with North Central College 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

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