Educator of the Year is fast approaching

The 48th annual Educator of the Year banquet is only a couple of weeks away! Our staff has traveled across Kane County to interview a record-setting 57 nominees, and it has been truly inspiring to hear the stories of what education means to these individuals, their journey to where they are today, and what they consider their favorite moments and accomplishments.

We thank those that have taken the time to share and we look forward to honoring you on Friday, May 3 at the Q Center (1405 North Fifth Ave., St. Charles, Ill.). Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at your district office.

Empowering teams through Crucial Conversations

School District U-46 recently hosted Katie Algrim, Director of Innovative Professional Learning at the Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE), along with Ming Shelby, Director of Professional Learning at Batavia Public School District 101, for a session on how educators can turn disagreements into constructive dialogue for improved relationships and results.

Thank you to District U-46 for providing this opportunity to speak with instructional coaches and other educators. Our Professional Learning team is available if you would like to learn more about sessions like this. Simply reach out to kalgrim@kaneroe.org.

Adaptive Schools Seminar

Join us for the Adaptive Schools Seminar at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars! This exciting workshop, spanning four non-consecutive days, will support participants in developing crucial skills to become adaptive through successful, collaborative conversations with their teammates.

The deadline to register is Monday, April 22. Attendance is required for all four sessions.

Dates: 5/8, 5/29, 5/30, 5/31,

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Northwestern Medicine Field, 34w002 Cherry Lane, Geneva, Ill.

PD Credits: 22

Price: $80

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