Kane County Court Services joins ROE staff for roundtable | | |
Ensuring that all students have the resources and environments necessary to succeed is one of the core services of the Kane County ROE. That involves working with colleagues across County departments to provide resources and supports to schools.
Last week, our office hosted a roundtable discussion with school counselors, psychologists, and social workers that make our Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs (ALOP) and Regional Safe Schools Programs (RSSP) possible. Circuit Judge Sandra Parga and Assistant State's Attorney Jessica Michaels joined representatives from Kane County Court Services to walk attendees through an overview of the court system, what happens when children become involved in the court system, what the Kane County ROE does to support these cases, and how schools can best support students during the court process.
| | We value the partnership of our school districts, Kane County Court Services, and all that help us find the most effective path forward for all students. Click below to read more about this effort. | |
| Enroll your school for the 2025-26 Scripps Spelling Bee program | |
The Kane County ROE is proud to be an official regional partner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and we look to help students discover their knack for spelling and passion for competition by providing a pathway from the classroom to the national stage.
The ROE invites schools to register through Scripps to host their own spelling bees and send school champions on to various levels of competition, including the annual Kane County Regional Spelling Bee on March 18, 2026. The winner of this event is eligible to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Click below to enroll your school. If you have questions, contact Jordan Eggleson, Professional Learning Supervisor, at jeggleson@kaneroe.org.
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Are you looking to change the way you design and plan effective meetings?
AA#1815: Meeting Tips, Tools, and Techniques is an on-demand Administrator Academy that will get you thinking differently to create meetings that matter. Participants will come away with useful skills and strategies, as well as the opportunity to:
- Apply facilitation tools and techniques to actively engage all team members
- Examine and assess the various methods to identify, implement, and monitor team decisions
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Our Student Photography Contest is continuing strong with exceptional submissions from students across each of our districts.
As we reach the final few weeks of the 2025 competition, we get closer to our annual Student Photography Contest Reception next month! This event celebrates the creative talent of these participants, with each photo featured in the competition on display. Our nine Weekly Winners will also be recognized and receive an award, and all friends, family members, and teachers are welcome to attend.
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: "Waterfall", Matthew Large, Junior, Marmion Academy
The rest of the top 10 from Week 5 are:
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Avery Orseno, Bartlett HS (District U-46) - “Airplane Ears”
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Lee Reyes, West Aurora HS (District 129) - “Nollie Pop”
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Adrian Saavedra, East Aurora HS (District 131) - “toyota supra”
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Kylie Lambert, Hampshire HS (District 300) - “The Tennis Racket”
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Sneh Thakkar, St. Charles East HS (District 303) - “Gravity Meets Water”
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Addie Von Eyser, St. Charles North HS (District 303) - “RBI”
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Olivia Gallegos, Streamwood HS (District U-46) - “Nature Adventure”
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Luis Vazquez, Dundee-Crown HS (District 300) - “Untitled”
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Spencer Larson, South Elgin HS (District U-46) - “Touchdown”
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Weekly Winner: "Baby Squirrel, Dominic Amaro, Sophomore, Bartlett High School (District U-46)
The rest of the top 10 from Week 6 are:
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Kate Vojcihoski, Kaneland HS (District 302) - “Harmony in Bloom”
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Venus Sanchez, Rosary College Prep - “Duck”
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Morgan Kennedy, Geneva HS (District 304) - “Blooming”
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Briseyda Rios, Streamwood HS (District U-46) - “Chirp”
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Lily Dixon, West Aurora HS (District 129) - “Conquerer”
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Sophia Carbonara, St. Charles North HS (District 303) - “Aqua Lily”
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Molly Stahl, South Elgin HS (District U-46) - “Flamingo”
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Elinor Eickmeier, Central HS (District 301) - “Curious Caterpillar”
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Fianna Anderson, Batavia HS (District 101) - “Yellow Flower”
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Click below to see all photos featured in this year's competition so far. Stay tuned for the Week 7 selections to be posted there tomorrow!
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| Our annual countywide Institute Day is set for Friday, February 27, 2026, and we are currently accepting presentation proposals for the Q Center as well as the 2025 Arts Ed Institute at Central High School. Are you interested in sharing your expertise? You can learn more about each location and to fill out the respective proposal forms via the button below by Monday, December 1, 2025. | | Below is a sampling of asynchronous, on-demand courses from the Illinois Online Academy that can be completed within 60 days. | | |
Supporting At-Risk Young Learners and their Families
PD Credit: 45
Price: $200
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Methods & Materials for
Teaching ESL Students
PD Credit: 45
Price: $200
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Looking for something else from your online learning?
Use this resource to navigate our catalog.
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Embrace differentiation with Inspire
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The November theme of our professional learning subscription box, Inspire, encourages educators to teach every learner and champion the differences in their students. If you would like to unbox strategies that can immediately be implemented in your classroom, all you have to do is select your subscription type, and our team will deliver an Inspire box directly to you!
Learn more below and see if Inspire can be a unique professional learning experience for yourself or your colleagues.
| | Check out the latest episodes of our weekly classroom strategy series, Branching Out, for quick tips from our Professional Learning team! | | |
Looking to strengthen your student's writing? Providing them with a framework or "sentence stems" can be a simple, but effective tool that motivates them to think and write differently.
Elsa Glover will be your guide for implementing this strategy in your classroom!
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Put on your sleuth hats! Here is a way to get your students up, moving, and actively engaged with their learning.
Katie Algrim, Assistant Regional Superintendent of the Kane County ROE, has an activity that prompts students to seek out knowledge by turning passing learning into an immersive experience.
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There's still time to secure your spot for the 2025 Raising Student Achievement Conference!
This two-day professional development experience is set for December 8-9 in Oak Brook, Ill. and will feature two engaging keynote speakers and over 150 breakout sessions. This is an opportunity to make connections, share ideas, and to come away with new strategies for your classroom or school. The deadline to register is Friday, November 21.
As attendees put it: "there's something for everyone"!
| | Click for information regarding the conference schedule, hotel, speakers, and frequently asked questions. We hope to see you there! | | | | | |
