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. (Please note that some email providers may clip longer messages. To see every update from the ROE, click "View entire message" below.) | | WorkKeys Assessments now offered at the ROE | | | | |
The Kane County ROE now offers WorkKeys assessments for individuals seeking a paraprofessional license.
WorkKeys Applied Math and WorkKeys Workplace Documents are available in both English and Spanish.
| | Upcoming Administrator and Evaluator Academies | Our 2026–2027 Administrator and Evaluator Academies are open for registration! Choose from a variety of online and in-person sessions tailored to help you grow, connect, and succeed in the new school year and beyond. | | Calling all education professionals! Submit your proposal to present at the Kane County-wide Institute Day or Arts Ed Institute on Friday, February 26. We’re seeking engaging breakout sessions for educators of all roles, grade levels, and content areas. Share your expertise and help inspire fellow educators! | | Please submit proposals prior to Monday, November 2, 2026. | | |
Join us at the Q Center in St. Charles for a full day of professional learning and networking!
Each session designed to equid attendees with practical strategies that they can bring back to their classrooms to boost instruction and student engagement.
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As a part of Kane County Institute Day, sessions at Arts Ed Institute focus on visual arts, media, theatre, and drama.
Fine arts educators are invited to submit presentation proposals and share their expertise with peers.
| | AA#1555: Practical Guidance on Section 504: Developing a Defensible Plan | | | | With this academy, participants will understand and identify the legal mandates under Section 504; identify the differences between Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004; and outline the proper procedures to follow in the development of a Section 504 Plan. | | |
Date: October 28
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
PD Hours: 4.5 | AA Credit: 6
Cost: $175
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| | | AA#4071: High Quality CTE Programming | Are you or your team responsible for Career Technical Education (CTE) planning and implementation within your district? This upcoming, interactive academy is designed for you to analyze and determine if your current programs meet the criteria to be considered high quality by ISBE standards. | | Investigate the impact of high quality CTE programs on student success using local, regional, and national data. Review quality components and audit a current district program to identify areas that meet requirements and those with growth opportunities. | | |
Date: November 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
PD Hours: 4.5 | AA Credit: 6
Cost: $175
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| FREE workshop series to help navigate ISBE's redesigned accountability system | | | | Tomorrow, school and district leaders will come together for our third session in our workshop series on the Illinois State Board of Education’s redesigned accountability system. During this particular session, attendees will discuss monitoring and strengthening the early implementation of their School Improvement Plan. | | Are you seeking guidance on this subject? Whether you’ve attended previous sessions or are new to the series, each workshop offers valuable insights to help you navigate these changes. | | The fourth workshop in this series, Understanding Your Summative Designation with the New Accountability System, is on November 17! | | |
Each workshop:
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: 28 N 1st St, Geneva, IL 60134
Cost: Free | PD Hours: 6
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| What is your purpose for reading? Elsa shares a strategy to help students become more intentional readers. | | Ready to keep your students on the edge of their seats? In this Branching Out, Faye reveals three ways to build anticipation in your lessons. | | Giving Tuesday for the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center | | | | |
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday at Town House Books & Cafe. 20% of every purchase will be donated to the Kane County JJC.
Grab a book, enjoy a treat, and help support a great cause!
Date: October 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Town House Books & Cafe
(105 N 2nd Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174)
| | Take the Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois Survey | | |
Principals are invited to take the Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI) survey in IWAS. This free, 15-minute survey helps schools create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students and staff can thrive. Through evidence-based practices, professional learning, and a focus on resilience and well-being, RSSI empowers school communities to strengthen relationships, improve school climate, and support student success.
RSSI will combine survey information with data from your Illinois Report Card and 5Essentials Survey to create a data snapshot of your school’s strengths and opportunities for growth. After completing the short survey, schools can access RSSI’s virtual supports through its web platform, plus in-person support through the Social-Emotional Learning Hubs to help create trauma-responsive and healing-centered schools. If you have any questions, reach out to Jordan Eggleson (jeggleson@kaneroe.org).
| | TRS benefit information meeting | | | | |
Interested in learning more about the Teachers' Retirement System? Join the upcoming information meeting to learn more about about:
- TRS basics
- Retirement benefits
- Disability & death benefits
- TRS timeline
- Health insurance
- TRS supplemental savings plan
Date: October 7
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: School District U-46 Welcome Center, Room C100
(1019 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 60120)
| | | | Registration for the 2026 Raising Student Achievement Conference (RSAC) is officially open! Join hundreds of Illinois educators at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center on December 7–8 for two full days of professional learning. Use code "EARLYBIRD!" for $50 off! | | Even more professional learning opportunities! | | |
AA#4195 | Effective Leadership in a Dual Language District: Ensuring Success for All
(Online, 60 days to complete, $175)
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Innovative Teaching Strategies for Educators - Branch Out!
(Online, 60 days to complete, $50)
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