Mirror, Mirror in the Classroom?!? (K-12)

 We are excited to have a 30-day loaner of Swivl's new Mirror AI tool. Please check it out here: Mirror YouTube Video

This is a cool new way to explore a variety of responses and interactions through the use of AI. While we brainstorm ways to make this accessible to our staff initially (we are working on a Digital Privacy Agreement for student-use), please email Patrick (11509@kaneland.org) if you feel like you have a good idea or suggestion on how this can be beneficial.

If you just want to investigate and see what it can do, feel free to schedule a time to come by KMAC as well. 

Reminder to Send Roadshow Questions (K-12)

 Our Roadshow 2024 tour is off and running! As our staff participates and different levels (LDIP options), we want to make sure that we have answered all questions that may come up. If you have any outstanding questions from your participation in the Roadshow, please be sure to email them to Sarah (10358@kaneland.org) or Patrick (11509@kaneland.org)  and we will be sure to send them out as an FAQ when we have the answers. 

5th Grade Challenge Teacher Nomination Forms (KPASS)

 This Spring we are trying to pilot the use of teacher nomination feedback forms for identifying students that might benefit from learning in a challenge ELA and/or challenge Math classroom at HMS.  All 5th grade Teachers, please complete the google forms below for students that have been progressing at an enhanced rate and have learner characteristics and could benefit from a challenge classroom.  Please complete by April 30th any teacher nomination forms.  Thank you in advance for piloting and trying the new forms.  

Math form

ELA form    

MTSS Coordinator Meeting Summary (EC-5)

 The EC-5 MTSS Coordinators met today.  The following were topics discussed:

-We met with the HMS MTSS Coordinator to discuss the transition of our 5th grade students to middle school.  We are working on a challenge teacher nomination form for math and ELA that will be piloted with 5th grade this Spring.

-We discussed if a MTSS Co-Teacher is being subbed out for an in-district meeting, they may cancel support for the day this Spring beginning April 10th.  This comes in response to MTSS subs being pulled at times and the hard work of sub plans being created for no sub to come.  This will be a trial for this Spring.  This practice will only be for this school year.  

-The team began to consider the draft of the KDAB proficiency table for next school year.  We will be reviewing and sharing this by the end of the school year and making KDAB revisions in the handbook. 

-The team discussed the review of the MTSS survey and possible positive actions for next school year for our already amazing MTSS structure!  Please remember to always be supportive of each other and remind each other the appreciation of the work we all do collectively!  

-We are excited to host three MTSS Co-Teacher cross district meeting days with Educational Service next year. If you are a MTSS Co-Teacher please note the following dates:  October 7 9:30-3:00, January 28th 9:30-12:00, and March 24th 9:30-3:00.  We look forward to the expanded collaboration and discussion time. 

-The team took time to review the possible data wall and hub needs for next year based on other assessments.  

-The team took time to review the options for working with students throughout the school year.  We will look to expand the connections with small groups of students in the coming year. 

-The team discussed that huddles should include behavior discussions along with academics.  Behavior support can be addressed prior to a full team meeting to further into tier 2.  A huge celebration from this year has been the fluid behavior discussions.     

-We worked on the MTSS BOE presentation coming up later this Spring.

-The team identified key links for next year's hub.  We will continue to build this for next Fall.

-We planned out meeting dates for next year.

-The team discussed the reporting of pre and post math scores if a student is absent no adjustment will be made to the final percent this year. 

-The team began planning IAR week for next year.

-The team affirmed the fidelity check dates starting next week. 

-The team also began to review the math norming Fall and Spring dates for next school year.

The team will be meeting again on April 15th with Behavior Facilitators and Special Services Department. 

Kaneland Staff As Guests at Barnes and Noble (EC-8)

We are so excited to host for the second year an All district book fair at Barnes and Noble on May 16th!  Save the date and come out and enjoy some fun at the fair.  Proceeds of your purchase will go to the LRC and books for students in Kaneland.  One thing that really brought out families is getting to see their favorite teacher and do any activity with them.  If you would be interested in coming out for a 30 minute session with students and doing an activity (examples:  book chat, reading a book, doing a poem, singing or playing a song, doing sidewalk art, or any talent you want to highlight), please email Sarah Mumm what time you could come out and what activity you may want to do.  They LOVE coming to see you!     

Student Work Sample Requests (EC-12)

This Spring we would like to collect student work examples to use in professional development next year.  If you could please select a few work samples (some proficent some approaching) from your content and courses and send them to Sarah Mumm by the end of May it would be VERY appreciated!  We are looking for any grade and any content for the samples.

We are asking specifically for the following to be collected this Spring and dropped off in the designated place:

-5th grade writing samples from narrative final scored assessment from all schools:  Please send copies to Sarah Mumm once you have scored them at norming or after the unit of study

-K-5th grades please take all post math assessments after they are scored:  Please take them to your Coach office 

K-5 Math Revision Committee (K-5)

 After one full year of piloting the current math assessments, it is time to revise to the final version.  If you are interested in getting paid summer hours to review the staff feedback and make final revisions, please email Sarah Mumm.  Volunteers from every grade level are needed.  Thank you!