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Fifth/Sixth Grade educators and students are invite by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to participate in the annual Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest. The theme of the 2023 event is Environmental Justice: A Healthy Environment for All! focusing on understanding environmental justice and how it relates to healthy communities. Entries are due via email by February 1, 2023.

EAST AURORA 131

IS NAMED AS A

BLUE RIBBON AFFILIATE

Congratulations to East Aurora 131

Jumpstart program for being recognized as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate for the second time. Read more about the Jumpstart at https://ecc.d131.org/jumpstart/

JOIN THE ROE TEAM...

NEW POSITIONS HAVE

BEEN CREATED!

The Kane ROE is growing and we want you to join us! New positions have been added and we're looking for the perfect person to represent the ROE in the educational community.

Did you know (Pertaining to the Middle/High School Teacher Position at the ROE) ISBE has partnered with stakeholders to streamline the requirements for qualified individuals who have a bachelor's degree, to earn short-term approvals and endorsements in high-demand areas.

In addition to short-term approvals, organizations may also utilize current requirements in Illinois School Code and Administrative Code to fill classrooms.

School systems across the country are dealing with teacher shortages. The State of Illinois now has a Short-Term approval path for those who hold a bachelor's degree outside the educational field. This will allow those who hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regional accredited institution of higher education to teach in all public-school grades, from prekindergarten through grade 12.

Short-Term Approval for Teachers

• Validity: 3 full fiscal years
• Approvals will no longer be available for application after June 30, 2023.
• While working on approval, educator must be fulfilling requirements for full endorsement or license. 
• Supervision must be provided.
• Assurances from districts are required.​​​​
• The (aforementioned) form must be provided to the ROE/ISC and uploaded in ELIS prior to approval being issued. ​

VESI ONLINE COURSES

Online professional development courses to fit your educational needs. Take courses when and where you want! Learn more now!

ROE TESTING CENTER

The ROE is a resource for fingerprinting & authorized testing center. The Pearson VUE Testing Center is where anyone can take various certification tests, such as the GED, ILTS, Microsoft, Firefighter & so many more testing options. Learn more @

https://kaneroe.org/testing-center/

THIS WEEK'S

PROGRESS REPORT

💡There are many benefits to knowing your personality type and understanding others.✏️ In this week's Progress Report, Katie outlines some benefits of taking the 16 Personalities assessment.

#TuesdayTechTip

👀 Ever wonder about Parental Controls that parents can use to view their child's phone? Many of the products work on all devices, whether a phone, iPad, tablet, or desktop. But it is essential

to check. Find out more with the latest 

#TuesdayTechTip.

"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.

BOOK STUDY -

Happiness Advantage Book Study

60 days to complete

PD Credit: 8

Register Here

BOOK STUDY -

The Burnout Cure, Learning to Love Teaching Again

60 days to complete

PD Credit: 8

Registration Here

Build School Communities: Brain Smart Classroom Management

60 days to complete

PD Credit: 30

Register Here

BOOK STUDY -

Literacy Essentials: Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners

60 days to complete

PD Credit: 12

Registration Here