Improving the way we keep you updated on professional learning,
alternative programs, partnerships, and resources.
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AA#1874: Equity and Racial Literacy for School Leaders and Staff to Maximize Student Learning
Join us for a workshop on January 27th at 9am to discuss racial literacy for school leaders.
Corrie Wallace will be leading this workshop. Corrie has served in many different diversity, equity, and inclusion roles, including as a teacher, a director for Niles' Township English Language Learner Parent Center, a director for Equity and ELL for District 219, and many other roles that have directly tired into equity and inclusion.
This academy takes place on January 27th, 2020 from 9am - noon as a synchronous online program.
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ISBE Resources
Do find yourself stuck on questions without knowing what the next move should be?
The Illinois State Board of Education has many resources related to learning standards.
Parent Resources, General Resources, ELA Educator Resources, Math Educator Resources, and PARCC Assessment Resources are all topics you can find information about on the ISBE website.
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#TechTipTuesday
Last year saw a need for increased usage of technology in the classroom that will continue into 2021.
To help, the ROE is launching a new bi-weekly series called #TechTipTuesday to cover pertinent topics such as Zoom, wifi, social media, and more.
These videos are designed to help educators navigate through the most tech-inundated time seen, and provide extra resources. Each video will have links to articles related to the theme of the tip.
Tune in for the first #TechTipTuesday on January 12th!
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Inspire Q & A!
Looking for a way to make 2021 all about you and your professional development? Subscribe to Inspire!
To help answer questions on Inspire, here are some frequently asked questions about the box.
What is Inspire?
Inspire is a professional learning subscription box delivered right to your house to help educators learn, implement, and reflect on best practices! Each box is filled with ready-to-use activities and resources to implement in your classroom/building immediately.
How often does the box come?
The box can be delivered monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. The choice is yours!
How much does the box cost?
The box costs $75 per box which includes 8pd hours worth of professional development, plus free shipping, and over $50 with of tangible items in each box.
Are themes repeated?
Nope! We want our subscribers to get the most out of their subscriptions, so we do not repeat themes. Themes are chosen based on the current climate to meet the changing needs of education.
Do I have to be a Kane County Educator in order to subscribe?
No! Anyone is welcome to subscribe! Boxes ship in the middle of the month, so look for yours in the mail!
For more information and to subscribe today, visit here.
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Through a Different Lens: Understanding and Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues
Mental health is increasingly touching the lives of many students, educators, and administrators. It's important to have the proper tools to help handle these situations and better understand how to provide support to people going through mental health issues.
Join us on February 26th at 8:30am for this synchronous online academy that covers this subject. Doug Bolton, a former school psychologist, and a current consultant will be leading the academy.
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The Progress Report: Choose One Word to Anchor 2021
In this week's post of The Progress Report, Jenna Moller discusses the New Year and an alternative to "New Year's resolutions."
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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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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AA #1815: Meeting Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Achieve Results
Ongoing
$125
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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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AA#1874: Equity and Racial Literacy for School Leaders and Staff to Maximize Student Learning
January 27th, 2021
$175
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AA#3729: Through A Different Lens - Understanding & Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues
February 26th, 2021
$175
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Kane County Regional Office of Education | 630-232-5955 | kaneroe.org
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