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As your partner in professional learning, the Kane County Regional Office of Education will keep you updated on the latest workshops, academies, and subscriptions available through our office.

EVERY DAY COUNTS: Understanding and Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

Ready to tackle chronic absenteeism and boost student success? Our upcoming, online Administrator Academy, AA#4242, is designed for school leaders committed to making every day count.


Discover the latest Illinois attendance trends, learn how to dig deep into your school’s data, uncover the real reasons behind absences, and implement proven, tiered strategies that work. Empower your team to create a supportive culture where every student feels seen, valued, and present.

Date: June 10

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

AA Credit: 6 | PD Hours: 5 | Cost: $175

Sign up for Part 6 of our "Understanding Your Summative Designation" series

We invite superintendents, building administrators, and those a part of a SLT team to join us for our FREE learning series designed to deepen your understanding of School Summative Designations and the Continuous Improvement Framework.

Registration for Part 6 closes on May 5. This workshop will focus on implementation, monitoring, and accountability systems that ensure school-wide success.

Date: May 12

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: 28 N. 1st St., Geneva, IL 60134

PD Hours: 6 | Cost: FREE

The Fundamentals of Restorative Practices (IIRP) Workshop

In this two-day interactive workshop, participants will explore the philosophy, research base, and social science foundations that inform restorative practices, with a focus on building positive relationships, strengthening community, and effectively responding to conflict and harm.


Jordan Eggleson, our Professional Learning Supervisor, will provide participants with concrete tools, shared language, and an actionable plan to begin or strengthen restorative practices within their school or organization.

Dates: June 1 & 2

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: 28 N. 1st St., Geneva, IL 60134

PD Hours: 12 | Cost: $40

Spring into Inspire!

In April, Inspire subscribers received a box full of resources and gifts designed to help students ask thoughtful questions and think deeply about the world around them.

Interested in giving your professional learning a creative spin? Inspire—our subscription box for educators—lets you unbox fresh ideas for your classroom and earn PD credit every month! Order by April 30 to have May’s box, “Educating the Future: Integrating Environmental Education Across Subjects,” delivered right to your door!

Watch the latest episodes of Branching Out!

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This strategy from Faye Licari turns Rock, Paper, Scissors into a powerful tool that helps students analyze, summarize, and prioritize.

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Jordan Eggleson shares a dynamic strategy that provides a clear structure for students through writing, sorting, and discussion!

GIVEAWAY: 1-year membership to P.L.A.Y.!

Last chance to enter to win one of 26 memberships to P.L.A.Y.!


What is P.L.A.Y. (Professional Learning and You)? This catalog from the Illinois Online Academy features hundreds of microlearning-based activities, allowing you to choose the content that matters to you and caters to your schedule. The wide range of content can offer benefits both in your career and personal life, including social-emotional learning, AI, instructional tools, and more!

Even more professional learning opportunities!

ON-DEMAND ACADEMY

AA#3908 | School Leadership: A Book Study on Generation Z Unfiltered (Online, 60 days to complete, $150)

ON-DEMAND COURSE

Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom: Grades K - 2 (Online, 60 days to complete, $50)

Have a question?

jeggleson@kaneroe.org l kaneroe.org

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