Branching Out is a weekly, bite-sized video series from our Professional Learning Department filled with engaging instructional strategies that can be implemented in any classroom.
You can find a sample of the topics covered in Branching Out below. To browse all videos, visit the Kane County ROE YouTube page.
BAROMETER ACTIVITY
Kicking off the return of Branching Out for the 2026-2027 school year is Instructional Coach Faye Licari, who highlights a discussion strategy that encourages students to share their perspectives and engage in respectful dialogue.
PROUD, SURPRISED, READY
Are your students starting to wind down as the school year wraps up? Try this strategy from Elsa Glover to help them recognize their progress, build confidence, and create forward momentum!
MISTAKE MUSEUM
What if mistakes weren’t something to erase, but something to display? Faye Licari shares a unique approach to end-of-the-school-year reflection, where students curate their mistakes to explain how their thinking has changed over time.
