2019-2020 IgKnigher Applications Now Open!

Become an IgKnighter!

Apply today for an IgKnighter Fellowship

What:  The IgKnighter Fellowship is designed for those that want to take the lead in
implementing personalized learning through the three core honeycomb cells.   
The fellowship brings staff together who want to take action prior to the district-wide
Kaneland 2020 implementation timelines and empowers them with support and a
teacher leader role in the planning and implementation of district-wide
professional development.

When:

A fellowship is a year-long commitment, but most of the commitment is done on your own time
and in your own classroom.  There are certain dates that should be set aside,
however, as you will see in the responsibilities below.

Why:

• Priority conference attendance
• Priority site visit attendance
• Targeted financial support for materials to enhance personalized learning
• Support from internal and external experts

How:

What you’ll do:

• Lead in the learning about and application of personalized learning by implementing

elements of the three core cells of the honeycomb model in your classroom

• Host classroom observers and reflection sessions regarding your classroom visits
• Plan and provide professional development aligned with your personal implementation

of honeycomb cells (IGKNIGHT Conference and County-Wide SIP day required)

• Assist in the planning of Personalized Learning Academies 2.5 & 3.0

Where you’ll be:

• Attend bi-monthly after-school “IGKNITION” meetings to collaborate and reflect with

your fellow IGKNIGHTERS

• Attend the 2020 Gallery Walk (February--date TBD) and share about what is

happening in your classroom

• Attend at least one of the following:
• Personalized learning site visits (various times throughout the year)
• the National Convening for Personalized Learning in Milwaukee (November)
• Summer Personalized Learning Academy 2.5
• Learning First Conference- June

How to Apply:

Complete and submit the application by April 2nd. All staff who apply will be notified in May.

NOTE: If you are a returning IgKnighter and want to extend to a second year, please
complete this application instead.