|
With October in the rearview, we have seen wonderful sights of celebration and news of achievement from our schools. From Halloween festivities to cultural heritage events and fall sports teams advancing in tournament play, there are some wonderful atmospheres being created for and by students. It has also been a delight to hear about this and other work happening in our districts through our networking meetings at the ROE.
As we constantly strive to optimize the aid and assistance we offer our districts, our team was fortunate to join other Regional Offices and educational service agencies from across the country in Iowa last week for a workshop on business strategy framework. We were able to glean knowledge on methods to create the most value in the services we provide along with fostering the most effective collaboration with you.
We look forward to continuing our learning from this workshop and applying it to the work we do for Kane County!
| |
Patricia Dal Santo, Regional Superintendent | |
If you are interested in serving educators and students in Kane County with our team, we have multiple open positions. | |
|
Interim Director of Finance
This role will oversee bank accounts, investments, deposits, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger transactions, and various financial reporting under the direction of the Regional Superintendent. This person will also work with the County as Payroll Coordinator and execute bi-weekly PR processes from start to finish.
| |
|
Youth Outreach
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.
| |
|
The 2024 Kane County Student Photography contest continues strong! As of Week 7, our team has received nearly 1,500 submissions, and we feel such pride in the talented photographers that have shared their work with us.
As we approach the last few weeks of this year's competition, we look forward to our annual Student Photography Contest Reception! This exciting event will be held:
- Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
- The Dock at 150 First St., Batavia, Ill.
- Guests will have the pleasure of entering through Water Street Studios and witnessing the new Membership Show. This gallery will highlight resident artists, clay lab members, school of art instructors, and the artist member community.
All photos featured as top ten weekly selections will be on display, and our ten overall weekly winners will be also recognized by the ROE. All are welcome to join us to celebrate these creative students and their teachers!
More details will be provided soon.
| |
|
Submissions from our Week 6 theme, Minimalism, remind all of us to appreciate the small details in life.
The overall winning photograph was "Banded Tulip" from Daisy Garcia, a sophomore from East Aurora High School in District 131!
The rest of the top 10 selections from Week 6 are as follows:
-
Chase Orna, Jacobs HS (District 300) - "Electron"
-
Briseyda Rios, Streamwood HS (District U-46) - "How Far I'll Go"
-
Haileigh Prill, St. Charles East HS (District 303) - "Pine"
-
Alexander Correra, South Elgin HS (District U-46) - "Cupcake Angle Design"
-
Lluvia Ramirez, West Aurora HS (District 129) - "Birthday Cake"
-
Julia Wojtan, Bartlett HS (District U-46) - "Gallery"
-
Levi Eddy, Rosary HS - "Overturned Season"
-
Jessica Traub, St. Charles North HS (District 303) - "Circles"
-
Samuel Haviland, Central HS (District 301) - "Moving"
| |
|
From the littlest bug to the vast ocean, last week's submissions truly capture theme "Flora and Fauna"!
The overall winning photo for Week 7 was from Jaxon Voorhees, a senior at Jacobs High School in District 300!
The rest of the top 10 selections from Week 7 are as follows:
-
Simone Wright, St. Charles North HS (District 303) - "Moth"
-
Natalie Lenart, Batavia HS (District 101) - "Sunlight"
-
David Brol, Marmion Academy - "Ducks"
-
Elena McCarty, Bartlett HS (District U-46) - "Empty"
-
Bradford Wesner, South Elgin HS (District U-46) - "Fungal Focal Point"
-
Andrew Bueno, East Aurora HS (District 131) - "The Dragon Tamer"
-
Antonio Ramirez, Streamwood HS (District U-46) - "One of Four Seasons"
-
Addie Schilb, St. Charles East HS (District 303) - "Quiet Visitor"
-
Brady Norris, West Aurora HS (District 129) - "Calm Before the Storm"
|
|
Visit our website to view all the winning photographs so far, and stay tuned for Week 8 results to be posted later this week! | |
Interested in signing your high school class up for our Student Photography Contest? It's not too late! Reach out to our Communications and Website Coordinator, Kourtney Lipps (klipps@kaneroe.org) to get started. |
|
Book Studies for your fall reading list
It's November, which means the weather is getting colder! If something new to read is calling your name, we have book studies that can help your creative thinking and production as an educator.
Each of our asynchronous book studies offer self-paced discussions and activities that align with the chapters. They are designed to be engaging and inspire educators to improve their professional practices.
Browse our available book studies through the Illinois Online Academy or learn more about each one below!
| |
|
Time: 60 Days to Complete | Location: Fully Online | Cost: $30 each
Participants must purchase their own book.
| | |
|
|
The Happiness Advantage
In this novel, Shawn Achor explains how small shifts in our mind-set can rewire our brains for positivity. Learn how to apply the theory that happiness fuels success, not the other way around!
PD Hours: 8
| | |
|
|
The Burnout Cure
Award-winning teacher Chase Mielke draws from his own research and experiences with burnout to help you reignite your passion for teaching.
PD Hours: 8
| | |
|
|
Personal & Authentic
Thomas C. Murray reveals how to create impactful learning experiences with students that are grounded in relationships.
PD Hours: 8
| | |
|
|
Literacy Essentials
This inspiring book from author Regie Routman guides K-12 educators to simplify teaching, raise expectations, and how to enhance school culture.
PD Hours: 12
| |
|
The 2025 Kane County Institute Day is set for Friday, February 28 at the Q Center in St. Charles, and we need your expertise. The window for school staff to submit presentations is now open!
Do you have a topic that is relevant to current educational trends, research, or best practices? We are looking for presenters to lead breakout sessions that will provide educators with the latest, research-based information and/or strategies that can be used to improve or enhance instruction and student achievement.
The deadline for proposals is Monday, December 2. You can find submission guidelines and submit your idea below.
|
|
|
The 2024 Arts Ed Institute will be also be hosted by the Kane County ROE in partnership with Central 301 on Friday, February 28. The event will take place at Central High School beginning at 8:00 a.m.
If you are interested in presenting at the Arts Ed Institute, please fill out the form below.
| |
|
Have you noticed the letters "RCS" in your text message threads lately? We're back talking iPhones in the latest installment of Tuesday Tech Tip, and the plethora of new features that comes with the release of iOS 18.
What exactly is RCS messaging? Phil Morris is here to walk you through this upgrade that could change the way you send messages to other types of phones.
|
|
|
The Illinois Online Academy has expanded its catalog of fully online courses.
These offerings can be completed online within 60 days.
| |
|
Reading & Writing in Content Area
PD Credit: 30
Cost: $200
| |
|
Behavior is Language
PD Credit: 45
Cost: $200
| |
See our full list of courses here.
| |
The two newest episodes of Branching Out are great resources for educators looking to get a better understanding on how their students learn, as well as different methods to help retain information. | |
In My Teacher's Shoes is an exit strategy that encourages students to think like a teacher and how they would deliver a lesson so they can reflect on what they just learned! | |
Three Shaped Discussions gives educators and students a new, meaningful way to engage in reflective learning. This strategy uses different shapes to help organize thoughts and deepen discussions! | |
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! | |
|
There is still time to secure your spot for the 2024 Raising Student Achievement Conference!
Join us in Oak Brook December 9-10 for two days of innovative breakout sessions, state-wide networking, inspirational speakers, and more! RSAC offers educators across Illinois a wonderful professional learning opportunity to reflect, gather inspiration, and leave with practical strategies to implement in the classroom.
Among this year's keynote speakers is Cathleen Beachboard, who will present on Tuesday, December 10. Cathleen is an award-winning educator and best-selling author, and her Building H.O.P.E.© framework has improved resilience, well-being, and achievement in thousands of schools nationwide. As a sought-after speaker on well-being and retention, she provides practical tools and strategies for families, educators, and leaders to increase hope so every person can thrive.
Registration for #RSAC24 closes on November 20. As always, you can visit rsac.iarss.org to see our full list of speakers and schedule. We hope to see you there!
| | | | |
