WEEK OF MARCH 6, 2024

Kari Glenn Honored by ICEARY with 2024 Excellence in Education Award

We are proud to share that Kari Glenn, Youth Outreach team member, is the winner of the 2024 Excellence in Education Award through the Illinois Coalition for Education At-Risk Youth (ICEARY).

This honor recognizes the exemplary service of an individual dedicated to helping at-risk youth. The work of Kari and our entire Youth Outreach team is vital part of our efforts to ensuring every student in Kane County has access to quality education.

We are excited to honor Kari at the 2024 ICEARY Conference in Normal, Illinois this weekend!

48th Annual Educator of the Year

Nomination Deadline Approaching!

There's only a few days left to submit your nominations for Educator of the Year 2024! The deadline is this Friday, March 8.

Nominees should be passionate and skillful individuals in any Kane County school, public or private, PreK-12, who are planning to continue an active role in education.

School district representatives and nominees are cordially invited to a formal dinner on Friday, May 3, at the Q Center (1405 North Fifth Ave., St. Charles, IL).

Social hour begins at 5:30pm with dinner being served at 6:30pm. Tickets are available beginning April 1st through local district offices.

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Thank you for Attending Institute Day 2024!

Institute Day 2024 was a huge success. We would like to thank everyone who attended, as well as our speakers for delivering inspiring presentations. It's amazing to see teachers become students for a day, and we are eager to see how their new skills and ideas are implemented in their own classrooms!

All photos taken at this year's Institute Day are now available on our website.

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Juvenile Justice Center Educators Join Select Group of Honorees Across Illinois

Our dedicated team at the Juvenile Justice Center was recently honored among the state's top educators by ISBE as part of its annual Those Who Excel Awards.

We congratulate Ivars Spalis (Principal), Sharon Arient (Science Instructor), Steve Siar (Math Instructor, Precious Wade (Social Studies Instructor), and Shana Wang (English Instructor) for receiving the Award of Meritorious Service and for making a positive impact on those they serve.

Resources for Educators

The National Women's History Museum has a library full of classroom-ready resources for teachers, of any grade level, looking to implement women's history into their classroom.

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Commemorative Day at the Chicago History Museum

On Saturday, March 30, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, The Chicago History Museum will have interactive activities that highlight women of all backgrounds, as well as the continuing need for equity and inclusion. Tickets to this event are included with general admission to the museum.

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AA#1560: Responding to Crisis: Attending to Mental Health & Wellness

Participants of this course will learn to understand how to identify the causes and stereotypes of mental illness. This includes anxiety, stress, depression, and self-harming behaviors. Methods of prevention, interventions, and responses to mental illness in schools will also be examined.

Date & Time: April 23, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Fully Online

Price: $175

PD Credit: 4.5

Admin Academy Credit: 6

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ISBE Highlights Kane County ROE Resource as part of Social Emotional Learning Week

We want to congratulate our Professional Learning Coordinator, Jordan Eggleson, for creating "Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom: Inclusive Welcome Activities and SEL Openers", a comprehensive playbook for educators looking to foster a sense of belonging for their students.

This resource features over 100 quick, engaging discussion starters that can be seamlessly implemented into any classroom.

As a part of National Social and Emotional Learning Week, the Illinois State Board of Education highlighted Jordan and her incredible work.

If you find these materials helpful, our Professional Learning team is available to provide other resources and visit your district to provide further professional development.

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Branching Out

Creating a Graffiti Wall in your classroom is a dynamic and engaging way to visually capture the big ideas, themes, or concepts your class is exploring.