A Message from Regional Superintendent, John K. Jonak | | |
This summer, our team at the Kane County ROE has been hard at work so that we can continue our commitment to serving and supporting educators and students this school year. We've worked with districts to provide occupancy for numerous construction projects, delivered academies and workshops, reignited our networking meetings with district leadership, and are now preparing for school supply giveaways and other back-to-school events. As we traverse into the school year, we hope the resources below and those detailed on our website can lend a hand to you or someone you know.
The end of July is a unique time on the calendar, knowing all that lies ahead. The start of the school year brings excitement, but absolutely carries new responsibilities and challenges as well. The coming weeks are your time to begin building those connections with students.
Know that the team at the ROE is behind you, forever a partner in the important work that you do, and we are here to serve if you need us. We wish you an outstanding start to the 2025-26 school year!
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John K. Jonak
Regional Superintendent
| | Still need PD hours to renew your license? | | |
The Illinois State Board of Education offers a grace period between June 30 - August 30 for educators who need more time to complete PD hours before they renew their license.
If you have PD or Administrator Academy credits to collect, there are multiple options available through the Illinois Online Academy, including two brand new asynchronous courses, listed below!
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This practical course designed by our Instructional Coach, Faye Licari, is for educators and school leaders who want to strengthen student attendance and engagement.
Participants will explore the scope of chronic absenteeism in Illinois, learn to analyze attendance data, identify root causes, and implement tiered, research-based strategies.
| | The course empowers school teams to create a culture where every student is supported and every day matters. | | | |
Based on the influential book by Katie Egan Cunningham, Jan Burkins, and Kari Yates, this course, designed by Elsa Glover, an Instructional Coach at the Kane County ROE, offers a comprehensive exploration of the “six shifts” needed to embrace science and balance in the literacy classroom for grades 3-5.
Participants will learn about the common misunderstandings as well as recommendations within each shift.
| | In addition, participants will make connections to the work within their classrooms and the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan as they explore resources and teaching videos. | | | Asynchronous AA's are live! | | All asynchronous Administrator Academy options are also now available once again at the Illinois Online Academy. Topics range from combatting educator burnout, meeting and presentation tips, restorative practices, and more. | | | Back to School Supply Drive at ECC this Saturday | | |
Project Backpack is a community-based initiative led by Elgin Community College (ECC) in partnership with, among others, the Kane County ROE, to offer resources to students and families before the start of the school year. The annual supply giveaway, resource fair, and activity fair are set for this weekend.
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When: Saturday, August 2 (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
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Where: Elgin Community College, Building J (Events Center)
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Who is Eligible: Students in District U-46, District 300, Central 301, and St. Charles 303
Visit project-backpack.org to learn more!
| | Kane County Student Photography Contest is coming! | | |
The start of the school year means it's time to get those camera kits in gear!
Our annual Student Photography Contest is around the corner, celebrating the creative talents of high school students in Kane County, as well as the knowledge handed down by their instructors. Each week, submitted photos will be reviewed by staff at the ROE. The top 10 photos will be selected and published on the ROE’s website, in newsletters, and through social media channels.
The contest is set to begin with Week 1 submissions due on Monday, September 8, and will culminate with a celebratory reception later this fall.
Full details, including weekly themes, will be shared in the coming days, but interested high school teachers can contact Kourtney Lipps (klipps@kaneroe.org) to participate.
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Inspire yourself to start the school year! | |
Our monthly subscription box, Inspire, is a passion project for members our Professional Learning team. It's an opportunity for them to connect back to why they got into education and provide a unique professional learning experience.
What does it look like to bring Inspire to life? Our Professional Learning Supervisor, Jordan Eggleson, takes you through the process below.
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Inspire can be part of your development for the 2025-26 school year, with new themes each month and activities that can be immediately used in your classroom. Our team is ready to package engaging activities and ship them directly to you!
Choose your own subscription type, send us your school address, and we'll do the rest. All you'll have to do is unbox and enjoy!
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Order by the end of August to receive our September box:
Healing-Centered Classrooms: Teaching with Trauma Awareness & Compassion
*Note: materials in your Inspire box can also guide you through activities to earn PD credits via the Illinois Online Academy
| | | | 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!
NCC will be hosting virtual information sessions in August for two program offerings. Click below to learn more and register this opportunity!
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