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As we approach the close of the 2023-24 school year, we want to commend you for all you have accomplished for your students, communities, and for each other.
No matter how big or small, we hope you take pride in everything that was achieved. It has been heartwarming to see the sights of graduation ceremonies from our Class of 2024, and we wish those students all the best in the next stage of life.
While it's exciting to think about the 2024-25 school year, remember to take time for yourself and relax this summer. You deserve it!
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Patricia Dal Santo, Regional Superintendent | |
Exciting week at the Juvenile Justice Center | |
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On Saturday, May 18, our staff from the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) was honored by the Illinois State Board of Education at the 50th Those Who Excel Awards banquet.
Ivars Spalis, Precious Wade, and Shana Wang accepted the Award of Meritorious Service from Dr. Tony Sanders, State Superintendent of Education, on behalf of the JJC team.
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Representatives from the Department for Education, Children and Young People of Tasmania recently visited the JJC. This was a part of a research tour on innovative educational practices.
We are grateful for these organizational members who made the journey all the way from Australia to be with us and see our work.
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Supporting learning in Aurora | |
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This month, our own Jordan Eggleson and Araceli Ascencio spent time with East Aurora 131 staff to talk trauma-informed practices and supports in a session hosted by Bardwell Elementary.
The day was filled with examples of how to identify potential trauma in students, what strategies can be used to support them, and how educators can create comfortable learning environments. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share and collaborate!
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Register for upcoming Evaluator Academies | |
June is right around the corner, and there are more opportunities to fulfill your administrator academy requirement or gain valuable PD hours. Spots are available for our Evaluator Academies taking place throughout the summer. | |
Kane County Educator of the Year on Chicago airwaves | Our 2024 Educator of the Year, Cynthia Martinez, was recently featured by WGN and Univision! | |
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The middle school teacher from Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy in East Aurora 131 spoke about the Educator of the Year banquet, her teaching philosophy, and the importance of her students feeling empowered and represented in the content they learn.
Click above to watch her interview with Adelante Chicago. You can also view her appearance on Univision here.
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In March, Yahya Mohammed, a sixth grade student at Glenbrook Elementary in District U-46, took the title of Kane County Regional Spelling Bee Champion. That earned him the right to compete against 244 other spellers at the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the Washington, D.C. area.
Yahya successfully spelled ecchymosis, kairos, and identified the definition of peculate before his journey came to a close in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Join us in congratulating Yahya for representing Kane County on a national stage!
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Spots available for I Love U Guys reunification training
The Kane County Regional Office of Education is preparing to host school staff members and emergency response personnel from across Kane County next month for reunification training sessions. This program was originally designed by the I Love U Guys Foundation, and we are excited for this year's sessions to be led by representatives from our Kane County districts.
Sessions are free, open to all school staff, and will be held at the Christ Community Church at 820 Randall Road, South Elgin, IL 60177.
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Dates/Times:
Tuesday, June 18 l Tuesday, June 25 l Thursday, June 27
8:00 - 11:00 am l 12:30 - 3:30 am
(same times each day)
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What does P.L.A.Y. look like? | |
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Have fun with your professional learning journey with P.L.A.Y. (Professional Learning And You), the new catalog from the Illinois Online Academy that features hundreds of asynchronous, online activities that cater to your schedule and goals.
The video above summarizes all the benefits P.L.A.Y. can offer your professional learning.
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MICROLEARNING
Subject matter is divided into short activities, and some take as little as five minutes! Every 15 minutes you spend completing activities earns you .25 PD hours.
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RELEVANT CONTENT
Whether you’re passionate about social emotional learning, technology, curriculum, ELL, Google Workspace, PBIS, or finding new classroom tools, you can choose activities that matter to you.
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HAVE FUN WHILE
YOU LEARN
P.L.A.Y’s dashboard allows you to track your progress, and its reward system encourages users by awarding badges, unlocking achievements, and giving the option to compete with colleagues.
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Access all content for $10 per month with a 12-month commitment.
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The courses below are featured through the Illinois Online Academy.
These offerings can be completed online within 60 days.
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AA#3908 - School Leadership: A Book Study on Generation Z Unfiltered
Admin. Academy Credit: 9.5
PD Credit: 8.5
Cost: $125
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AA#1374 - Implementing Social & Emotional Learning System-Wide to Improve Student Achievement
Admin. Academy Credit: 7
PD Credit: 6
Cost: $125
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There is still time to grab our summer-themed Inspire box! Our subscription service will help you celebrate the end of the school year and reset this summer. | |
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Subscribe to Inspire by May 31 to receive June's box:
Reflecting and Celebrating!
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Latest Episodes of Branching Out | |
Fill-in-the-Blank is a new way to motivate students to show positive behaviors. | |
A Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt is a twist on traditional vocabulary routines that actively involves students in their learning process. | | | | |
