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With June nearly gone, we hope you have had time to relax and recharge during your summer break. We know many of you have remained busy, whether it be taking trips with family, participating in professional development, leading summer sessions with your district, or working on certifications.
The Kane County Regional Office of Education staff has been busy as well, and we have been fortunate to spend much of this month with you. There is much to recognize that has already happened and future opportunities to share!
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Hundreds participate in countywide reunification training | |
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Last week marked the start of our reunification training sessions at Christ Community Church in South Elgin. Originally designed by the I Love U Guys Foundation, this training covers the logistics and responsibilities of school districts when having to reunify families with students following a crisis situation.
Once we conclude this week, hundreds of participants will have gone through these simulations. Thank you to the district staff who helped lead the presentations and walkthroughs for this training. This was the first year that representatives from Kane County conducted these exercises for colleagues, and it was wonderful to see participants engaged. Thank you also to the emergency response staff from around the area, including Kane County Emergency Management, who joined us for these simulations and for being part of a countywide, collaborative effort to build a safer, more prepared Kane County.
Would you like to more about reunification training opportunities? Contact Phil Morris at pmorris@kaneroe.org.
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We're hiring!
Interested in joining our team? The Kane County Regional Office of Education is accepting applications for two positions:
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Community Intervention Specialist
We are looking for a professional that will work with our school districts on behalf of our Alternative Programs. The person in this role will will be responsible for conducting school conferences regarding academic and mental health issues, connecting students with educational and community-based services, supporting individual service plans for students on active caseload, and more. See the full posting by clicking below.
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Instructional Coach
This position will be instrumental in enhancing Kane County's educational environment, working directly with teachers to improve instructional methods, integrate technology, and implement effective teaching strategies that enhance student learning outcomes. The coach will provide personalized support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers and educational teams.
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Registration for FY25 bus training is set to open on July 1, 2024. The Kane County ROE offers four types of training: First Division Initial, First Division Refresher, Second Division Initial, and Second Division Refresher.
Drivers planning to attend a class must register and pay the $10 registration fee online. Click below for registration information and helpful resources about the trainings.
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Thank you to our Tech Bash attendees
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It was a successful day of collaboration, reunions, idea sharing, and reflecting on the school year at the 2024 Tech Bash earlier this month. It was wonderful to see district technology staff and tech enthusiasts at all stages of their careers interact and gain some valuable tools for keeping students and staff safe in the digital world.
Topics of the day included cybersecurity, digital citizenship, device management, AI, and others. We thank our school district colleagues and community partners that came to share their knowledge with guests, and we hope these conversations benefit your work heading into next school year!
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Tuesday Tech Tip returns! | As we are knee deep into summer, we are all undoubtedly spending more time outside. However, children may also be spending more time on their devices. | |
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Online safety is a top priority for the Kane County ROE, and we are diving into the Meta Family Center in the return of our bi-weekly Tuesday Tech Tip! Click below to hear from Phil Morris, our Director of Operations and Technology, and the options available to families through this Meta resource and how it can help build toward a safer, more structured experience for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram. | |
Why not P.L.A.Y. this summer? | |
You deserve to have some fun during break. Your professional learning can be fun as well, with P.L.A.Y. (Professional Learning And You)! This catalog features hundreds of asynchronous, online activities that cater to your schedule and goals. | |
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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 Illinois Online Academy has expanded its catalog of fully online courses.
These offerings can be completed online within 60 days.
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Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards
PD Credit: 45
Cost: $200
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Language Acquisition for
ESL Students
PD Credit: 45
Cost: $200
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If you'd like to add to your summer reading list, our Asynchronous Book Studies can help you learn new, inspiring strategies that will elevate your teaching skills while you earn PD hours.
Participants in an asynchronous book study through the Illinois Online Academy will engage in self-paced, reflective discussions and tailored activities aligned to each chapter of the book. These are designed to deepen your understanding of educational topics and enhance your professional practice.
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