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.
STOP & JOTS
This quick strategy from Faye Licari, Instructional Coach at the Kane County ROE, gives students a moment to put their thoughts on paper.
Allowing time for this exercise in the classroom can be a useful tool to help them retain information!
CLASSROOM JOBS 2.0
Branching Out returns for the 2025-2026 school year with a fresh, new look!
In this episode, Jordan Eggleson, our Professional Learning Supervisor, shares some unique classroom responsibilities that allow students to build skills as they learn to take ownership.
PINWHEEL DISCUSSIONS
Looking for a way to ensure all your students are involved in a conversation? This versatile strategy from Elsa Glover gives a unique “spin” to classroom discussions by having groups of students take turns sharing different perspectives of a subject!
