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Districts Need Your Help

As the 2021-2022 school year gets underway, schools are in need of help. There are several roles across our districts that need to be filled. Paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, food service workers, bus drivers, special education teachers, and student support personnel are all needed. These positions are critical to keeping schools open and successful this year.

All Kane County public school listings can be found at teachinkane.org

Links to the district’s Human Resources pages can be found below.

District U46

Batavia 101

West Aurora 129

Join us for our Fall Book Study!

We're excited to announce our next book study, "Literacy Essentials, Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners," by Regie Routman. This 6-week study includes weekly modules with reflections, application opportunities, and opportunities to network with others!

Regie states "I saw a need to simplify teaching, raise expectations, and make expert teaching possible for all of us. A school culture of kindness, trust, respect, and curiosity is essential."

We know the school year can get busy, so this study has been set up in a 6-week format rather than 4 weeks to allow participants to read less than 10 pages a day! The study will run the following weeks:

Week 1 (October 4th - October 10th)

Week 2 (October 11th – October 17th)

Week 3 (October 18th – October 24th)

Week 4 (October 25th – October 31st)

Week 5 (November 1st – November 7th)

Week 6 (November 8th – November 14th)

Participants must purchase their own book. Questions? Reach out to hello@kaneroe.org

The Progress Report: Wordless Picture Books

In this week's post of The Progress Report, Katie talks about wordless picture books, a way to introduce reading to children in an easier manner.

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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Happy Birthday to Inspire!

In September of 2020, one year ago, the Kane County Regional Office of Education launched 'Inspire,' a professional learning subscription box for educators that allows them to earn PD hours on their own time. 'Inspire' has had relevant themes such as Growth Mindset, Social-Emotional Learning, Formative Assessment, and more to be able to provide relevant strategies for K-12 educators to implement back into their classroom immediately."

To learn more or subscribe to 'Inspire,' visit here.

Attendance Awareness Month

Taking action to engage students and families is essential for addressing the absenteeism, enrollment declines, and educational inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and address chronic absence today!

Find resources for the 2021 Attendance Awareness Campaign here.

Looking to Become a National Board Certified Teacher?

Would you like to begin your journey in becoming a National Board Certified Teacher during the 2021-2022 school year? The state fall subsidy window opens September 1st and closes on October 11, 2021. This subsidy pays for all fees related to the process. There is a $75 nonrefundable registration fee. This is the only cost a teacher or counselor will incur. Click here to learn more about the subsidy.

Free support is available throughout the certification process and support sessions are anticipated to begin in the middle of September. For more information, view this updated 15-minute presentation and brief video from National Board Certified Teachers. An informational webinar will be held on Thursday, September 9th from 7pm to 8 pm. Participants may register using this link.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the National Board Resource Center at (309)438-1835 or nbrc@illinoisstate.edu.

Catch up on #BranchingOut

"Branching Out" is a weekly YouTube series with quick videos designed to help educators branch out of their comfort zone and integrate new ideas and technology into their classrooms.

To subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay up-to-date with the newest installments, click here. To view the entire playlist for #BranchingOut, visit here.