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Join us for a Virtual Photography Reception!
Traditionally, students and families gather in December to marvel at the photos curated by students throughout the Annual Kane County ROE Student Photography contest. This is a 10-week contest during the first semester of the school year.
This year, like many other events in 2020, the reception has gone virtual! While the ROE is saddened to not be celebrating in person, it is excited to reach an even larger audience than normal.
“While we won’t be gathering in-person this year, we are expecting the turn-out to be higher this year, as we can reach many people who couldn’t traditionally attend. Grandparents, far away relatives, and even people with busy schedules can now watch on their own time,” says Patricia Dal Santo, Regional Superintendent of Kane County Schools.
This year’s reception will have a virtual gallery where users can navigate through to view the photos, as well as an award ceremony broadcast through YouTube to recognize the top 10 winners of each week.
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ROE Photo Contest Weeks 8, 9 & 10
The photo contest has officially come to an end! The last three weeks, as well as the full contest saw great submissions. Students got creative when many didn't have access to camera equipments or darkrooms due to remote learning.
For week eight, the theme was 'Photo Manipulation.' To check out the top 10 from the 8th week, visit here.
For week nine, the theme was 'Friendships.' To check out the top 10 from the 9th week, visit here.
For week ten, the theme was 'Artists' Choice.' To check out the top 10 from the 10th week, visit here.
Thanks for participating! See you next year!
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Dr. PJ Caposey to Deliver #AA 1805 in two weeks!
Dr. PJ Caposey, Superintendent of Meridian School District and Ted Talk Host will be visiting the ROE to deliver an Administrator Academy on Shifting From Traditional Classrooms to Personalized Learning.
Participants will:
1.) Identify and evaluate what student-centered means in their own words and in the context of their particular school environment
2.) Assess and analyze current instructional practices and determine which practices are truly impacting student achievement compared to those simply brought forth through traditional pedagogy
3.) Analyze and evaluate research-based best practice versus student-centered instruction and personalized learning to answer the ‘why’ behind why this shift is necessary
4.) Compare and contrast technological tools that support personalized learning
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Elementary STEM Resources - Free from International Technology and Engineering Educators Association through ISBE
If you would like access to your membership, send an email with your first and last name, email address, school district and school building name to your Education for Employment System Director Cassie Blickem cblickem@waubonsee.edu for Batavia, East Aurora, Geneva, Kaneland, and West Aurora or Terry Stroh terry.stroh@central301.net for U-46 and Districts 300, 301 and 303.
Get started today! Spread the good news and share widely with all your preK-8 colleagues in the state of Illinois.
Paid for with Career and Technical Education Improvement elementary grant funds by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Catlin Tucker Returns to the ROE
Back in October, Dr. Catlin Tucker led a workshop on Using the 5Es Instructional Model to Create a Student-Centered Lesson in a Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person setting for grades K-5. We are excited to welcome her back for grades 6-12 on January 21st!
This will be done through a synchronous online format, and participants will be able to follow along and ask questions as the presentation is happening.
Dr. Tucker is a renowned Google Certified Innovator, bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker.
She has written multiple books, including Balance with Blended Learning, Power Up Blended Learning, and Blended Learning in Action. She also has her own podcast, The Balance.
Don't take our word for it! Here are some testimonials from the first workshop.
"This was a fantastic workshop! I appreciated that it was organized well and that we were able to work in small groups. Working through each "E" one at a time with practical strategies and resources was very beneficial. Thank you!"
"This was a very valuable conference. I came away with many ideas and tools to use."
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The Progress Report: Powerful Teaching with Retrieval Practices
In this week's post of The Progress Report, Jenna Moller discusses different strategies to help content resonate with students.
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#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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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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