WEEK OF JULY 31, 2024

As we approach the start of the school year, we hope that your summer has been filled with fun and memorable opportunities. Getting back into the classroom routine can be exciting, but also challenging as both staff and students work to reacclimate. We at the Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) know there will be much to celebrate and highlight as the year progresses.

Kane County ROE staff shared data with Kane County Board earlier this month regarding the volume of families and educational staff we were able to serve in Fiscal Year 2024. During that time, we were able to:

train 1,977 bus drivers
fingerprint 4,358 guests
complete 2,642 school or home visits as part of our youth outreach services
register 3,805 new licenses

We are grateful for the opportunity to work with all of you in these capacities and more. We look forward to seeing what you and your students accomplish as well as continuing to be your partner in education this school year.

Patricia Dal Santo, Regional Superintendent

Welcome our new Instructional Coaches

We are excited to share two new additions to our team! Please join us in welcoming Elsa Glover and Faye Licari, who have joined our Professional Learning team as Instructional Coaches. They will be vital in enhancing the professional development opportunities we can provide to districts we serve, and they will work directly with teachers to improve instructional methods, integrate technology, and implement effective teaching strategies that enhance student learning outcomes.

They also happen to both be past nominees for our Educator of the Year banquet! We hope you have the chance to connect with Elsa and Faye soon, and we are excited to have them with the Kane County ROE.

AA#4050: Evaluator Initial Training and Retraining for Principals and Assistant Principals

We have been able to visit with staff members across Kane County this summer for several Evaluator Trainings, and there is more to come!

AA#4050 is the official training for educators who are seeking initial training qualification or retraining to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of principals and assistant principals.

While participating in this two-day,

in-person academy, attendees will be inspired by different ideas and strategies to lead their schools to success. The School Leader Evaluation Plan will be analyzed, as well as Professional Practice and Student Growth Cycles of Inquiry.

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, September 10/Wednesday, September 11

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (same times each day)

Location:

Kane County Regional Office of Education

28 North First Street, Geneva, IL 60134

Fee: $400 l PD Hours: 15

Summer learning at the Juvenile Justice Center

Recently, colleagues from Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9 joined Dr. Deanna Oliver, Assistant Regional Superintendent, for a tour of summer classes at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center.

The JJC staff graciously provided glimpse into how educational opportunities are structured at the facility and ways in which teachers are providing elective opportunities for students. We thank them for the hospitality and the opportunity to share with fellow educational service center members.

Are you excited for the Raising Student Achievement Conference (RSAC)? It's the perfect time to register with our early bird rates!

RSAC offers educators across Illinois a wonderful professional learning opportunity with excellent keynote speakers and timely, topical breakout sessions that provide attendees with a mix of reflection, inspiration, and practical strategies to implement in the classroom.

Click here to register before October 19 to take advantage of this discount. As always, you can visit rsac.iarss.org to see our full list of speakers and schedule. We hope to see you there!

Catch up on the latest tips for your device

Phil Morris, Director of Operations and Technology, has been poking through his devices to make sure all necessary features are at the ready. After the recent severe weather that swept through the region, Phil walks through how to ensure you have the appropriate alerts turned on so you can receive emergency notifications when necessary.

He also covers how to set up your Wallet app to securely store credit and debit cards, IDs, tickets, and more. Watch the latest Tuesday Tech Tips below!

Full Playlist

Is your licensure up for renewal in 2024? If so, the deadline to be registered is August 31. That's one month away! Log into your ELIS account to begin the process.

Have questions regarding licensure? The Kane County ROE is here to support you. Click below for more information and guides, or reach out to our specialists at

licensure@kaneroe.org.

Learn More

The Illinois Online Academy has expanded its catalog of fully online courses.

These offerings can be completed online within 60 days.

Build School Communities:

Brain Smart Classroom

Management

PD Credit: 30

Cost: $200

Educational Technology:

Effective Use of Technolog

in the Classroom

PD Credit: 45

Cost: $200

See our full list of courses here.

Start your school year "Inspired"!

Our team is ready to package fun surprises and engaging activities and ship them directly to you! Inspire can be part of your professional learning for the 2024-25 school year, with new themes each month and activities that can be immediately used in your classroom.

Choose your own subscription type, send us your preferred location, and we'll do the rest! All you'll have to do is unbox and enjoy.

Want to see what Inspire can offer you and check out each month's theme?

Click Here

Have a question? Want to connect?

hello@kaneroe.org l kaneroe.org