Improving the way we keep you updated on professional learning,
alternative programs, partnerships, and resources.
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#StopTheSpread
In partnership with the Kane County Health department, we would like to take a moment to remind everyone in the community to do their part in stopping the spread by continuing to wash their hands, wear masks, practice social distancing, and limit non-essential gatherings, especially inside.
Thank you to all of our teachers, administrators, district staff, nurses, custodial crew, and everyone who is playing an essential role in our districts. From the extra cleaning time to sanitize everything, to the diligent tracking of cases, to the teachers putting in the extra time, your efforts have not gone unnoticed and are appreciated by so many.
For more resources, see the links at the bottom of the newsletter to find out more about COVID-19 in Illinois.
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ROE Photo Contest Weeks 4 & 5
The photo contest is still going strong! The last two weeks saw great submissions.
For week three, the theme was 'Slice of Life.' To check out the top 10 from the fourth week, visit here.
For week five, the theme was Fall/Halloween. To check out the top 10 from the fifth week, visit here.
Haven't signed your high school photography class up to participate yet? Email Molly McQueeny to get your class set up. |
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ROE Annual Report
Our annual report for fiscal year 2020 is now complete!
Information includes district enrollment, teacher certifications, day-to-day operations of the ROE, and more.
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Inspire
You know the excited feeling you get when your Stitch Fix or Fab Fit Fun box gets delivered? What if you could get that from your PD? Now, you can with Inspire!
Inspire is a professional learning subscription box curated by the ROE for educators. The boxes come with strategies, tips, and gifts for you to use in the classroom. Each box also comes with the opportunity to earn up to 8 PD hours by completing reflections on IL Online Academy afterward.
How does it work? Subscribers can choose to receive a box monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or semi annually. Sign up before November 1st to get the November installment of the box!
Have questions? Reach out to Katie Algrim, Director of Innovative Professional Learning, to get any and all of your questions answered.
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Administrator Academy on Collective Efficacy
You've probably heard the buzz word "collective efficacy," but do you know what it means?
According to Albert Bandura, a psychologist from Stanford University who coined the term, collective efficacy is "a group's shared belief in its conjoint capability to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given levels of attainment."
Join us on November 26th for AA# 3670 - Leading with Collective Efficacy: How to Empower Your Schools to Thrive. Special guest Patrick Raleigh will be joining us from Kaneland to share the work of John Hattie's high impact strategies to improve school climate, foster relationships among all staff, increase the focus on learning and how to create a culture of sharing the learning load among staff. The session will focus on reflecting and problem solving school based situations from a variety of perspectives, understanding the various approaches to conservation and building accountability among staff.
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The Progress Report: Synthesizing My PD
In this week's post of The Progress Report, Katie Algrim discusses PD and offers reflections from her own experiences with virtual workshops and academies.
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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IL Online Academy
Looking for a way to get PD hours or graduate credit in during the upcoming winter months without leaving the house? We can help!
Illinois Online Academy has offerings for educators and students! Courses are offered for PD credit.
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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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Catch Up On Branching Out |
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"Branching Out" is our new weekly YouTube series with quick videos designed to help educators branch out of their comfort zone and integrate new ideas and technology into their classroom.
To subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay up-to-date with the newest installments, click here.
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Upcoming & Ongoing Workshops |
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Sketch-noting in a Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Classroom
November 10th, 2020
Free for Kane County Educators!
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AA# 3670 - Leading with Collective Efficacy: How to Empower Your Schools to Thrive
November 16th, 2020
$175
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AA#1805: The Evolution of Education - Shifting From Traditional Classrooms to Personalized Learning
December 14th, 2020
$175
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Using the 5Es Instructional Model to Create a Student-Centered Lesson in a Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Setting 6-12
January 21st, 2021
$50
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Kane County Regional Office of Education | 630-232-5955 | kaneroe.org
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