Empowering Educators, Elevating Student Voices

We support schools and districts in strengthening social-emotional learning (SEL), mental health services, and positive school climates. As a recipient of SEL Hub funding, the Kane County ROE can offer free services aimed at fostering student well-being, uplift staff resilience, and build inclusive, thriving learning communities.

Whether you’re aiming to improve student connectedness, strengthen staff well-being, or align systems around whole-child development, the we can help. Partner with us to empower your educators, elevate student voice, and build a resilient school community where everyone can thrive.

Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI)
Led by the Illinois State Board of Education and supported by Regional Offices of Education across the state, RSSI provides free and voluntary support for schools to assess and improve current policies, procedures, and practices through a data-informed approach to address the health and wellness of your students.

Schools can benefit from an intensive focus on mental health supports or SEL, while others may benefit from incorporating more trauma-responsive interventions or culturally responsive, anti-racist and equitable practices into their school community.

All participating schools will be given access to a free digital school-specific snapshot based on the survey results and other publicly available data, including the 5 Essentials Survey.

Additional SEL Options

• • Needs Assessments & Action Planning: Guided facilitation to evaluate current SEL, mental health, and climate practices, identify priorities, and develop a tailored action plan aligned to district goals.
  • Professional Learning & Workshops: Engaging, research-based sessions for educators, administrators, and student support staff on topics such as:
    • • • Integrating SEL into academic instruction
        • Building adult SEL and staff well-being
        • Creating trauma-informed and resilience-focused classrooms
        • Culturally responsive and equity-centered practices
        • Supporting student belonging and engagement
  • Implementation Coaching: Ongoing support for school or district leadership teams to move from planning to practice—helping schools implement and monitor SEL initiatives effectively and sustainably.
  • Resource & Curriculum Guidance: Access to vetted SEL frameworks, tools, and instructional resources that align with ISBE’s SEL standards and the Whole Child approach.
  • Community & Family Engagement: Support in developing two-way communication strategies and family partnerships to extend SEL and mental health supports beyond the school walls.
  • Data Reflection & Progress Monitoring: Assistance analyzing SEL-related data to measure growth, inform decision-making, and celebrate progress over time.

Personalized Supports that Transforms Practice

Great teaching doesn’t happen by chance—it grows through reflection, collaboration, and intentional support. Our certified instructional coaches partner with educators to unlock their full potential, helping them refine practice, deepen content knowledge, and strengthen student outcomes.

Whether you’re a new teacher building confidence in your craft or a veteran educator looking to elevate classroom impact, our coaching model provides personalized, goal-driven support that meets you where you are.

Through coaching, our experts collaborate with teachers, teams, and leaders to:

• • • Clarify and achieve professional learning goals through data-informed reflection and actionable next steps.
    • Co-plan and model effective instructional strategies that align with best practices and district initiatives.
    • Observe and provide constructive feedback focused on growth, student engagement, and instructional impact.
    • Facilitate collaborative learning cycles that strengthen professional learning communities and collective efficacy.
    • Support implementation of new initiatives, curriculum frameworks, or instructional technologies to ensure long-term success.

Our coaches don’t simply “train”—they partner. Every session is grounded in trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement, helping educators build confidence, strengthen practice, and create meaningful learning experiences for every student.

Empowering Every Student for the Future

Today’s students are tomorrow’s innovators — and every learner deserves access to the skills that will shape their future. We offer districts the free opportunity to build a sustainable, equitable computer science program through the nationally-recognized Strategic CSforALL Resource & Implementation Planning Tool (SCRIPT).

Our certified facilitators guide your leadership team through a structured, collaborative process to create a comprehensive vision and roadmap for computer science education. Together, we help you:

• • • Develop a shared understanding of what high-quality computer science looks like across grade levels.
    • Identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities within your current curriculum, staffing, and resources.
    • Create an inclusive, rigorous, and sustainable plan that ensures all students—regardless of background—have access to meaningful computer science learning.
    • Align your district’s goals with Illinois’ Computer Science Standards and national best practices.

Whether your district is just beginning its computer science journey or ready to expand existing pathways, our SCRIPT facilitation process provides the structure, support, and inspiration to make Computer Science for All a reality.

Bringing our Expertise Directly to You

Our team is available to visit your district and provide professional learning to your staff in a familiar setting. We can present at your next institute day or hold discussions and facilitate collaborative activities on a requested topic. We can provide sessions on, among others:

• • • artificial intelligence
    • working with paraprofessionals
    • student engagement
    • improving communication
    • preventing educator burnout

Building Strong Leaders for Stronger Schools

Great schools begin with great leaders. Research consistently shows that, beyond an effective teacher, an effective principal is the single most important school-based factor influencing student success.

Our New Principal Mentoring Program is designed to equip first- and second-year principals and assistant principals with the tools, confidence, and support needed to lead with purpose and impact. Our model blends personalized coaching, professional networking, and practical problem-solving to help new administrators thrive—not just survive—their first critical years in leadership.

Through this program, participants will:

• • • Receive one-on-one coaching from experienced, certified mentors who have successfully led schools and districts.
    • Align leadership practices to their district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals while honoring the unique culture of their school community.
    • Develop strategies for effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making that foster trust and shared purpose among staff and stakeholders.
    • Balance leadership and well-being, ensuring sustainability and focus in a demanding role.
    • Build a professional network of supportive peers and mentors to serve as thought partners throughout their leadership journey.

This program isn’t just about compliance—it’s about connection, confidence, and capacity-building. We’re here to help new leaders turn challenges into opportunities and lead schools where students—and staff—flourish.