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Back-to-School 2020
Greetings, and welcome to the new school year!
It's no surprise that this school year is going to look a lot different than normal. I want to remind you that we are all here for you with resources, trainings, professional learning, and any other materials you may need during this time. Our goal is and always has been to support the districts and their staff in order to bring the best educational experience for our youth.
COVID-19 has brought many challenges to the education system, and while it hasn't been an easy battle, I continue to be impressed by the innovative ways our teachers and our districts are adapting to the change. COVID-19 will continue to bring changes to our schools, but I am confident knowing that the educators of Kane County are up to the task.
Sincerley,
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Patricia Dal Santo
Regional Superintendent of Schools
Kane County
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Announcement for Teachers Wishing to Pursue National Board Certification for the 2020-2021 School Year |
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The Kane County Regional Office of Education is proud to announce we will be a cohort host for teachers and counselors pursuing National Board Certification during the 2020-2021 school year. This cohort will meet 12 times throughout the school year and is led by a trained National Board Certified Teacher who will guide teachers through the process at no cost. Teachers can earn 24 Professional Development clock hours as they complete their National Board components. The state offers a subsidy to pay for all fees associated with becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (there is a one-time $75 registration fee – this is the only cost an eligible teacher will incur). Apply for the subsidy from September 1st, 2020 until October 11, 2020. Cohort support sessions begin statewide the week of September 13th, 1010.
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Fall Teacher Training Opportunities |
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Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom is offering free sessions for Educators to use in the classroom, targeted for K-5 leaning, as well as professional development!
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual educational opportunities continue through fall. Field trips will show a short video on each seasonal topic followed by a live Zoom conversation with an expert. Each will be 20-25 minutes long. All Virtual Field Trips will be recorded and posted on the www.beyondthebarndoor.wordpress.com site.
August 27, 1:00 PM – Pollinator Garden
September 3, 1:00 PM – Apple Orchard
October 1, 1:00 PM – Pumpkin Patch
Author Visits
The following children’s book authors will join in on a live Zoom call (which will be recorded). The authors will summarize the book and then discuss the topic and what it’s like to be an author.
September 10, 1:00 PM – Lisa Amstutz, Applesauce Day
October 8, 1:00 PM – Patricia Toht, Pick a Pumpkin
PD in Your PJs
Illinois Ag in the Classroom is offering PD in your PJ’s on Saturday, August 19 (preparing for Apples in September) and Saturday, September 19 (preparing for Pumpkins in October). We look to have some neat prizes, as well as the opportunity for teachers to get a certificate to use for PDCH. Teachers can sign up at https://form.jotform.com/WebServ/IAITC-PD-in-your-PJs.
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The Progress Report: Year of Resiliency
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In this week's post of The Progress Report, Jenna Moller discusses the resiliency and the role it will play in the upcoming school year. The article delves into how to build resiliency in yourself and in students as well.
The Progress Report is a collaborative discussion space for professional learning. If there are any topics that you would like to see a post on or guest write yourself, please contact Katie Algrim.
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Register for Google Suite Training on IL Online Academy |
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Looking to earn PD credit that will be relevant in this time? During this course you will learn how to use Google Keep, Google Forms, Google Tour Builder, Google Arts and Culture, Chrome extensions, apps, and add-ons for teachers and students as well as learn all about how to get the most out of your Google Searches. You will be asked to try the Google products, and then submit a final discussion piece for PD credit.
This course was developed by Central School District 301 Instructional Coaching Staff. It was created by educators for educators. Katie Algrim, the Director of Innovative Professional Learning will be the instructor for the course.
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Where Can I Find Information Regarding COVID-19 In Illinois? |
ISBE is working in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to ensure we are providing the most current resources and guidance to support Illinois education communities regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Illinois Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline and email address provides consistent information, answer questions, share facts about symptoms, and provides up-to-date information from the CDC. Call 1-800-889-3931 anytime or email dph.sick@illinois.gov
News and information updates from all around Kane County.
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Upcoming & Ongoing Workshops |
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Principal/Teacher Evaluator Retraining
September 9th, 2020
$175
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Growth Mindset
100% Online
$40
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AA #1865 - Principal Evaluator Competency Skill Building for Pre-Qualified Principal Evaluators
September 10th, 2020
$175
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AA2001 - Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation Training
September 21st, 2020
$400
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Kane County Regional Office of Education | 630-232-5955 | kaneroe.org
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