Assessment Season (EC - 12)

We are moving into assessment season. This week, Kaneland High School hosted the ACT for our juniors. This test was last required by the state of Illinois in 2016. While it is similar in nature to the SAT, there are aspects of the ACT that are different in the administering of this assessment. The high school staff did a fantastic job ensuring an optimal testing environment for the students. 

After break, the elementary and middle schools will begin the IAR test. The elementary schools and middle schools have done an extensive amount of work to build awareness of this test for our students and our families. Thank you.

Curriculum Chat (K-5)

 This week the Curriculum Chats met with Exploratory Staff!  The running agenda captured some of the notes of the discussion.  Running Curriculum Chat Agenda  

This week's discussion with KPASS staff that were able to attend was captured on video LINK .

The next Curriculum Chat will be held on April 9th with MTSS and SPED.  Please remember these are optional events for staff.  Here is the recurring link.  

Kaneland Connects Commitment Team Meeting

The Kaneland Connects Commitment Team met on 3-18-25 for their final meeting of the year. The team reviewed the philosophy of personalized, learner-centered practices that underlie each of the 5 commitments within the strategic plan. Additionally, the team reviewed the MTSS structures present across each of our 3 grade spans, and reviewed district progress within each strategic goal. The meeting concluded with participants providing feedback on the current plan and potential needs as we head into the development of a new strategic plan in the coming year.

Curriculum Chat (K-5)

This week the Curriculum Chats met with KPASS ELA!  The running agenda captured some of the notes of the discussion.  Running Curriculum Chat Agenda  

This week's discussion with KPASS staff that were able to attend was captured on video LINK.

The next Curriculum Chat will be held on March 26th with Exploratory staff.  Please remember these are optional events for staff.  Here is the recurring link.  

Crosswalk Development (K-5)

 We are excited to begin the crosswalk development this week.  In working with union leadership, it has been decided to begin the crosswalk development work with Instructional Coaches and volunteers.  We will begin this Friday with the drafting of ELA crosswalks and begin Math in May once we have an adopted tool.  If you have any feedback to share with the team, please send to Sarah Mumm.  Thank you.   

FREE Math Items- Calling all Student Teachers (K-5)

 With the Math Curriculum Review Cycle coming to a conclusion very soon, we have many math books and workbook samples that will be discarded very soon.  The vendors do not ask for them to be returned.  These are great for getting lesson ideas, student workbook pages, and tips for teaching.  While they cannot be used in Kaneland next year as our core content for tier one, they can be used for tutoring students, sent home for at home use, or for any Student Teachers needing to start their collection of resources.  Please feel free to stop by room 211 at KMAC and pick up any and all items you wish to keep for your collection.  Items on the far back north desks are FREE for the taking!  All items will be sent to recycling as of May 15th.  Stop by soon and get your tools today!    

Seeking Proposals: IgKnight Professional Learning Conference 2025 (EC-12)

We will once again be hosting our own internal professional development conference on November 24, 2025! We will continue to offer a variety of sessions to meet the diverse needs of Kaneland staff. We are seeking internal staff who are interested in sharing their knowledge, experiences and resources with colleagues by hosting a session. If you would like to host a session, please complete this FORM. If you have a session topic request but do not want to personally facilitate the session,  please still submit a proposal and we will try to find a presenter knowledgeable on the topic of interest. Early bird proposals are due by May 15, 2025. For your reference, the negotiated in-district presentation rates are below.

**Contractual In-District Presentation Pay Rates: 

-Initial Lead (# of presentation hours x 2 plan hours x $40)

-Subsequent Lead (# of presentation hours x 0.5 plan hours x $40)

-Initial Support (# of presentation hours x 0.5 plan hours x $40)

-Subsequent Support (# of presentation hours x 0.25 plan hours x $40)