The Power of Connection
Summer is the time of year spent soaking up as much vitamin D as possible, reflecting on the last year, creating goals for the upcoming year, and for some people, …
The Progress Report
Graphic Arts Courses at the Juvenile Justice Center
“Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist once they grow up.” Pablo Picasso For the last five years, the Kane County Regional Office of Education …
Professional Reinvention
I love quotes and came across the statement to the right as I was researching ideas for this post. Adults learn through experience, practice, conversation, and reflection, but not many …
Kane County ROE Youth Outreach Staff Assisting Students During Pandemic
When the school buildings closed, it did not mean that our districts were shut down. Our students were expected to attend school via remote learning on a regular basis. This …
I Have A Question For You
How many times do you Google something a day? Whether you look on Pinterest to find out how to make that amazing dessert, click on your weather app to see …
Kane ROE Assists with Training of Bus Drivers Statewide
Did you know that school bus drivers are required to attend a two-hour refresher class each year to maintain their license? The content in the course is different each school …
Juvenile Justice Center Garden
“Teaching children about the natural world should be treated as one of the most important events in their lives.” Thomas Berry At the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center, children are …
How Are You Staying Connected?
When social distancing started I was overwhelmed looking at Twitter, so many creative teachers finding such unique ways to stay connected with their students. If I am sharing my true …
The Growth Mindset in Reality
My husband and I went into the idea of remote learning from a bit of a different perspective, with both of us working full time since the day our daughter …
My Bleeding Heart
Last Friday I had the privilege of hosting an online administrator’s academy entitled, “Trauma Responsive Practices: Learning, Leading and Connected” with Stanley Leone and Bhavna Sharma-Lewis as facilitators. To say …