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2 Great Academies Coming Up!

Are you looking for a great administrator academy? The ROE is excited to be hosting two meaningful sessions in October on Difficult Conversations and School Security.

*Note: Administrator Academies are open to all educators, not just Administrators. Non-administrators can receive PD credit for participating.
October 7th, 2021
8am - 3pm
Participants will understand how to proactively deal with the difficult conversations they often have with staff, parents and other members of the educational community. Through the introduction of the DiSC Behavioral Styles, individuals will be able to identify how they respond in stressful situations and how to predict the behavior of others. In addition, participants will learn how to develop action plans to diffuse conflicts and to restore damaged relationships. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to proactively train their staff to manage difficult conversations.

October 21st, 2021
9am - Noon
This course presents a comprehensive approach to school safety and security. Participants will learn how to personally implement specific strategies, identify and involve stakeholders and access helpful security resources.

It focuses on five areas of school security:

  1. Management (polices & procedures) Building Security
  2. Staff Training
  3. Violence Prevention
  4. Intervention & Crisis Management

Visit Town House Books & Cafe in St. Charles on Giving Tuesday

Mark your calendars! On Giving Tuesday, October 5th, Town House Books & Cafe in St. Charles has generously partnered with the ROE to donated 20% of their sales to the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center Library and Book Club.

The donations will help serve the youth in the JJC by providing them access to books and a safe space to explore their relationship with reading.

Town House Books & Cafe is located at 105 North 2nd Avenue in downtown St. Charles. This promotion will run from 9am - 4pm. For more information on Town House Books & Cafe philanthropic endeavors, visit here.
Join us for a Book Study on Engagement, Excellence, & Equity

"Engagement, Excellence, and Equity are interconnected with one another, all focusing on a thriving school culture where every learner can succeed and feel empowered."

- Regie Routman, Introduction to Literacy Essentials,
Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners

Our next book study, "Literacy Essentials, Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners," by Regie Routman kicks off soon! This 6-week study runs from October 4th - November 14th, and includes weekly modules with reflections, application opportunities, and opportunities to network with others educators.
The Fall Photo Contest Starts Next Week!

The Annual Fall High School Photography Contest kicks off next week!

The contest was created 7 years ago to celebrate the creativity of the students in the Kane County educational community, and to this day is one of our favorite events.

Each week, hundreds of photos are submitted and judged based on their creativity, quality, and ability to tell a story. Every Tuesday, the winners are posted on the kanecountyconnects.com website to be shared throughout the community.

Don't forget to save the date! After going virtual last year, the Photo Contest Reception will be held in person on December 8th at 6pm at the Batavia Fine Arts Center.
The Progress Report: The Importance of Building Relationships

In this week's post of The Progress Report, Raven discusses the importance of relationships and leaving a meaningful impact on students and coworkers.

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! The ROE is proud to celebrate the heritage of our Hispanic community here in Kane County and across the world as well. Check out hispanicheritagemonth.gov for great resources to use in the classroom!
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.

Upcoming & Ongoing Workshops
AA #1541: Proactively Dealing with Difficult Conversations: Bring Out at Best of People at their Worst

October 7th
$175

AA#1374: Implementing Social & Emotional Learning System-Wide to Improve Student Achievement

Ongoing
$125

English Language Learner:
Evaluation & Assessment

Ongoing
$195

Adaptive Schools Seminar

November 3rd & 4th, 2021 and
January 27th & 28th, 2022 (4-Day Training)
$500

Kane County Regional Office of Education I 630-232-5955 I kaneroe.org