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Have You Registered For Institute Day?

February 22nd is the final day to register for Institute Day! Don't miss this opportunity to hear from educators that lead, assist, and inspire each moment they walk through the school doors on March 3rd. This year's Institute Day is a conference style format with three locations. Each location starts with a keynote speaker, then shifts into breakout sessions with topics for all areas of education.
Last Chance to Nominate For Educator of the Year!

Don't miss this opportunity to nominate someone you know that leads, assists, and inspires. Educator of the Year will be held on Friday, April 28th, at the Q Center in St. Charles and will be a celebration honoring the amazing educators and administrators in Kane County.

Nomination materials can be downloaded from the ROE website. All nominees should be skillful, dedicated, and continue to play an active role in education. Nomination books are due to the ROE on February 27th.

ICEARY Teaches Students To Tell Their Stories

Regional Superintendent Dal Santo had the privilege of speaking at the ICEARY Student Ambassador Academy this month at NIU. Students from various alternative programs learned leadership skills and how to become an advocate for themselves and their fellow students. 

ICEARY is the Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth. Their mission is to advocate for students, train educators, educate communities, and unify programming to provide opportunities for at-risk youth and community partners.

Digital Learning Day 2017 Is February 23rd

Digital technology helps educators 
re-imagine learning and teaching in new and different ways. Digital learning is shaping students' experience in the classroom with many different facets, tools, and applications to support and empower teachers and students.

Looking for inspiration on how to integrate Digital Learning Day into your lesson plan? Visit Digital Learning Day's website and browse activities and ideas on integrating digital learning into your classroom.

Trauma Informed Practices For District Leadership Teams

The Kane ROE and Illinois MTSS Network have partnered to offer a workshop for all educators focused on developing a trauma-informed lens for District Leadership Teams. Using a trauma-informed perspective informs the design and development of supportive educational environments for all students.

The workshop will be held on May 24th at the ROE. For more information and registration info, click here.

The Douglas Hoeft Scholarship is Accepting Applications

Douglas Hoeft, a former Regional Superintendent of Kane County, was committed to education for all students and has had a scholarship established in his name to honor his work and commitment to improve the educational system in Illinois. 

Applications for the scholarship are due April 1st, 2017. Applicants must be a graduate of a school or home school in Kane County and must be entering the first year of a vocational/technical program or an institution of higher education.

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

If you are searching for a way to lower your monthly student loan payments or make additional degrees more affordable, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may be an option for you. Visit  http://KaneROE.myisls.com, enter code KANE & see if you qualify.
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