5 Fast Facts about Personalized Learning (EC-12)

 5 Fast Facts about Personalized Learning

1. Personalized learning is an embedded philosophy across all Kaneland schools. The Ten Tenets of PL in Kaneland are defined in this document.

2. All staff are charged with employing PL tenets with intentionality, based on learner needs.

3. The flexible learning environment at IgKnight Academy (KIPLA) allows for the deepest implementation of the Ten Tenets of Personalized Learning in Kaneland. This Tenets in Action document speaks to the different levels of implementation across the district.

4. Personalized learning has been linked to increased motivation, engagement, confidence and academic achievement in students. 

5. In personalized learning, learners serve as resources in their own learning.

Here is an example of a learner’s role in goal setting.

IgKnight Academy (KIPLA) Talking Points for PT Conferences (2nd-9th)

This post was shared a few weeks ago. We are re-sharing as a reminder for conferences this week.

With parent-teacher conferences just around the corner, we wanted to share some IgKnight Academy talking points with all staff. Should you receive questions during parent-teacher conferences, or if you have a student you feel would be a good fit for IgKnight Academy, please use this document to guide your discussions. 

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE IGKNIGHT ACADEMY TALKING POINTS 

 You are also welcome to direct any parent questions to Laura Garland, 10166@kaneland.org

Curriculum Chat (K-5)

 This week a KPASS Curriculum chat was held.  The following were topics discussed:

-Options for administering IAR and pros and cons for the timing of the test that best suits the student experience

-Open viewing and vetting of materials for math and next steps for the math review team

-Learning Stars pilot for IAR happening at KST 

-KPASS review through EAC will be happening soon, please be ready for review and data collection on the process of departmentalizing 

Next week there will be no chats due to Parent Teacher Conference Day.  The next Curriculum Chat will be held on November 13th with PE staff.  Here is the recurring link.  

Math Curriculum Review Joint Statement (K-5)

 Today the Math Curriculum Review team met for the next full team meeting.  The following were tasks from today’s work:

• Teams spent time in grade levels further making suggested edits for proficiency tables, math assessments, and grade level vocabulary.

• The teams then met vertically K-3 and 3-5 to share common vocabulary and structures for learning to assist in the process clarity across grade levels.  

• In the afternoon the team members took time to brainstorm ideas for must do and may do learning structures in math, review the math delivery table expectations for math, began to review supported tools to teach our curriculum outlined on our tables, and reviewed the current math assessment guidelines document.

• The team is planning further small group sub time to take more dedicated time to review print and online samples from various vendors. 

• Our next full group meeting will take place January 27, 2025. 

If you have any questions about the progress of the review work please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the members in attendance today:  Stephanie Unger, Taylor Setterlund, Samantha Maurer, Jill Hardekopf, Rachael Wilson, Kathy Jurasek, Maada Kosky, Erin Eickman, David Argabright, Jennifer Bovee, Lissy Bradford, Linda Norton, Alexis Martin, Jeremy Berger, Nancy Meisenger, Tricia Nugara, Molly Santana, Heather Fortcamp, Liz Orman, Julie McCombs and Sarah Mumm. 

Last Chance to Connect! Raffle Coming Soon! (EC-12)

 The Puzzle Connection Competition Fall Raffle is coming soon!  We have had 128 connections made across the district so far!  Submit your connections by the end of November to be part of the raffle for the first semester! 

Level of Connecting and Committing 

Activity

Evidence of Connection and Commitment

Raffle Entries if Completed

WAY: Who Are You- 1 entry 

There is always a “WAY” to make someone’s day!  Research and identify the person that holds the position you randomly selected.  Send them a note, email or quick text to make their day.  No response or interaction is needed, just a supportive message to them.

Submit who you connected with and sent a supportive message to and the job category they hold to Education Service Department   

WIL: What I Learned- 3 entries 

Where there is a “WIL” there is a way.  Email, text, call the person and share a bit about yourself and ask them about what they do for our students in Kaneland.  

Submit a WIL, what I learned from reflection that includes three things that you learned about the person and how they are committed to our students. To the Education Service Department 

WHY: We Hear You- 4 entries 

“WHY” not actively listen and learn from each other?. Connect and discuss your why with your randomly selected job category person. Create a visual or snap a picture together showing how your whys connect to each other.   

Submit your visual or picture to Education Service Department 

WWF: We Want Feedback- 5 entries 

Let’s get electrified with some feedback.  To earn 5 entries, you and the chosen partner will share a teaching video, lesson or go observe each other and use the feedback delivery table to co-construct feedback around learning for each other. 

Submit a summary of what one thing you may want to shift in your practice based on your peer’s feedback.

WIMS: Walk In My Shoes-6 entries 

On a “WIM” go and visit the randomly selected job category to see for yourself their job. Take a half day sub to shadow and observe in the person’s classroom or job area.  While you are there, consider how what they do daily connects to what you do.

Submit the date of your observation along with three things you learned during the observation to Educational Service Department

IAR Survey K-5 (K-5)

 As we get closer to the start of the IAR season beginning, we would like to reflect on our current practices of embedding tools and showing our students how to use them in our content areas.  Please take a moment to take a pre-survey that reflects on how you might have explicitly shared IAR tools during instruction with students in the past using this link.  Please take this survey prior to November 1st. 

First Trimester Assessment Feedback: Math and Word Study (K-5)

 Now that we are coming to the end of the first trimester, it is a good time to reflect on our two new local (type 2) assessments.  Please take a moment to submit your feedback using this google form for the word study and math assessment.  At the end of this first year we will make final edits for both assessments in order to validate the final assessment for future use.  Other edits are being collected for math through the Math Curriculum Review Team as well.