Conference Sharing

 Recently some of our staff were able to attend the Raising Student Achievement Conference.  At the conference they enjoyed the keynote, Joe Sanfelippo - Lead From Where You Are/ Please enjoy reading and reflecting the following thoughts and quotes from their learning. 

Quotes and Thoughts: We have to find the JOY in the world instead of getting to the next thing. We have to stop and find our Moment of Awe. “People won't change the way we talk about schools until we change the way we talk about schools.” “We don’t get to choose what they remember!” “In the absence of knowledge, people make up their own.” “We build culture 30 seconds at a time.” “Start with joy, end with joy.” “We have to find the great stuff and not the mess. How can we find the joy in the mess?” “Create moments that turn into movements!” “Every interaction matters because every interaction could be the one they talk about for the rest of their lives.” “Never give up the opportunity to say something GREAT about our schools!”

Second Step Structure Reflection

 As a Second Step Committee we are beginning to plan the official rollout of the curriculum, we would love to have staff share what lesson delivery structures worked for you in order to share a variety of ideas with staff during planning sessions coming up.  If you have used Second Step this year, please complete the following quick survey to share ideas. 

If you have not implemented Second Step this year yet, please submit any questions that you would like to have answers to prior to getting started the first day of school.  Please use this open document to share your questions.  

Student Forum at K-5

 This month we were able to hear from a panel of students on what helps them feel comfortable coming to school and who the trusted adult is at school.  The following were statements made by the students:

Teacher makes fun activities and makes boring things fun!

Online escape rooms have been fun

Teachers are funny and entertaining

Teacher is nice and supportive

I like being with me friends

Teachers help a lot when I am sad

Seeing Principal every day to say good morning

I miss my 3rd grade teacher so much (now in 4th grade)

Many Teachers and Admin noted as trusted adults

Call for Proposals for IgKnight Conference 2023

 We would love to begin to plan the IgKnight Conference for next November.  Please take time to submit a session or session idea you would like to see available to the conference.  Please use this form to submit your ideas. Please remember is you submit an idea that does not mean you want to present it.  We will take all topics and seek prestners.  Let's jointly build our PD plans!

Leading Well Book Study Update

 This week the MTSS Coordinators, Instructional Coaches and CHESS met again for the Leading Well book study on supporting writing.  The following were keys shared from the text and discussion. 

-All learn, all the time

-Openly share of both successes and failures

-Locate examples of best practice and shine a spotlight for others to learn 

 -Always share a rationale of what your doing and why you are doing it with your peers to understand the why behind learning actions

-Work to openly share your learning and teaching needs through data discussions 

At this time we are beginning to build professional development for the summer.  Based on the lab site visits and what you are sharing with each other, please submit any topics for summer session that you would like to attend.  For example would you like a session on building and planning a unit?  Or conferring?  Please email Sarah Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org with your suggestions and we will look to provide the topics of your choice.