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.) | | How will you "Inspire" this school year? | |
This month, Inspire subscribers are unboxing resources that help every student feel seen and represented in the classroom. Next month, we’re excited to deliver tools and gifts centered on “The Questioning Classroom: Asking Better Questions”, empowering educators to spark curiosity and deeper learning.
With Inspire, you can earn PD credit while exploring themed resources, practical strategies, and fun surprises each month. Created by educators for educators, our professional learning subscription box supports you in learning, implementing, and reflecting on best practices that make a difference.
Ready to join the learning fun? Click below to choose your subscription plan and get ready to unbox something inspiring!
| | 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).
| | Education professionals are invited to submit a proposal to present at the Kane County-wide Institute Day or the Arts Ed Institute on Friday, February 26! We're on the lookout for dynamic breakout sessions that provide valuable learning experiences for educators in various roles, grade levels, and content areas. | | Please submit proposals prior to Monday, November 2, 2026. | | |
Our primary site will be the Q Center in St. Charles, where hundreds of educators will engage in a day of professional learning and networking.
The goal of each breakout session is to equip attendees with new ideas and strategies that can be used to enhance their instruction and student engagement.
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As part of Kane County Institute Day, this event, which will be held at Central High School in Burlington, is dedicated to visual arts, media, theatre, drama, and more.
We invite fine arts educators who are interested in sharing their expertise with colleagues to submit a presentation proposal.
| | FREE workshop series to help navigate ISBE's redesigned accountability system | | Are you seeking guidance on the Illinois State Board of Education’s redesigned accountability system? Join our free workshop series, designed to support you and your team throughout the school improvement cycle. Whether you’ve attended previous sessions or are new to the series, each workshop offers valuable insights to help you navigate these changes. | |
"Jenny wove real-life situations into the presentation and made each step feel manageable."
- Understanding the New Accountability System workshop attendee
| The next workshop, The First 45 Days of Your School's SIP: Early Implementation Checks, is on October 6! | | Be sure to register before September 29 | | |
Each workshop:
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: 28 N 1st St, Geneva, IL 60134
Cost: Free | PD Hours: 6
| | | | Retiring with Confidence: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Educators | Are you an educator with plans on retiring in the next two years? Our upcoming series of FREE workshops will help you prepare to leave the daily rhythm of the school ecosystem. | | Whether you are seeking more information in areas such as benefits, program options, or financial considerations, each session is designed to provide strategies to help you navigate this new chapter in your life. | | Attend all or select the session that's right for your needs! Click on a date below to learn more and register for that workshop. | | |
October 8
Redefining Purpose Beyond the Classroom - Be sure to register before October 1
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January 21
Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
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March 18
Navigating Healthcare & Teacher Retirement Insurance Program (TRIP)
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April 22
Financial Wellness & Post-Retirement Work Rules in Kane County
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Each Workshop:
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 28 N 1st St., Geneva, IL 60134
PD Hour: 1 | Cost: Free
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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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Be sure to register before
October 21
| | | | 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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Be sure to register before
October 29
| | Jenny Clark shares a versatile game you can try with your students that combines movement, friendly competition, and a touch of magic. | | Elsa Glover shares a practical strategy that empowers students to stand by their ideas while welcoming new perspectives. | | Upcoming TRS benefit information meeting | | | | |
Interested in learning more about the Teachers' Retirement System? Join the upcoming information meeting to learn more about:
- TRS basics
- Retirement benefits
- Disability & death benefits
- TRS timeline
- Health insurance
- TRS supplemental savings plan
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Date: October 1
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: East Aurora High School Auditorium
(500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora, IL 60505)
No registration needed!
| | | | 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#3640 | Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: Is Your Staff at Risk?
(Online, 60 days to complete, $150)
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Every Day Counts: Understanding and Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
(Online, 60 days to complete, $50)
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