THE 302 Podcast! Episode #3

 Hello Kaneland!

We are happy to release Episode 3 of THE 302 Podcast: The One Where We Don’t Take the Shortcut.

Linked below is Episode 3 about ending the year well with 3 very special guests. In this episode, we have a conversation about ideas and strategies for keeping everyone engaged as we finish strong.

• Click here to listen to the podcast  on Spotify and pay attention for the No Shortcuts Listener Challenge

• This episode's Show Notes

As always, if you're interested in being a part of the podcast, visiting our Knight Wave Studio, or wanting us to explore a topic, please reach out (THE302Podcast@kaneland.org). 

Happy listening!

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Curriculum Review Cycle Projected Years (K-12)

 During the roadshows that have already taken place there has been some clarification needed in the content areas being reviewed yearly.  We have added further detail to the review cycle to help clarify for all.  Please see the chart below.  This coming year we are looking for volunteers to review the following:

K-5 Math

K-5 Exploratory

6-8 CTE and Exploratory

9-12 World Language and Electives 

NIU RITE Lab Partnership and PD Opportunities (K-12)

We are excited to share that we hosted the NIU Rite Lab this past Thursday. The RITE Lab (Research in Teacher Education) is a partnership that we have with researchers from NIU that we partner with to assess the needs and wants of the district that can be better supported or grown through research and professional development. 

After our meeting on Thursday, we came away with some topics for future planning and interested. These topics include:

-Getting to the root of non-compliant students and intentional non-learners

-How to better support freshman on track goals

-How the use of feedback impacts learning

-Assessments and quality tier 1 instruction

-Best-practice vocabulary instruction

Ed Services will be following up with different departments and teams and we will be sure to share out any progress or plans to come

EAC K-5 (K-5)

 The EAC met for the last formal meeting of the school year.  The following are topics discussed:

-The initial Spring writing audit data was shared and celebrations and possible feedback or PD ideas were shared.  The final Spring writing audit will be sent out the first week of May for EAC members to review and share responses to the posed three questions from today one final time.  Please share writing audit data in May with those you represent as well to capture feedback.

-Word study implementation was discussed and shared.  We will have sight word and word study common assessments.  The team looked at who wanted the printed versions of the assessments as well as those linked into the assessment hubs and roadshow.  PD can also be requested around the screeners from the Instructional Coaches.  

-The PBP printed binder with color coded content areas was shared.  If you are interested in a  printed version of your department or grade level PBP tables, please email Sarah Mumm.

-The team took time to reflect on our district progress of Kaneland Connects and brainstormed goals for next school year for our committee.  

-The team reviewed the open seats moving forward into next school year for EAC.  We are currently looking for the following open seats:

*Teacher Leader (double stipend pay) to help co-facilitate the meeting and plan agendas

*K-1 reps at KST, KME, KBK, KSS

*Exploratory KSS or KME 

*Exploratory KBK or KST

*Teacher Flex Seat

-The team discussed the updates of the information submitted in March and the next steps.  Please be sure to remember that clock hours for ELIS can only be given if the session meets criteria set by the State and ROE.  A formal meeting with goals and time frame along with IEIN number sign in and sign out are required for any clock hour sessions.  All clock hours sessions are only allowed by pre-approved providers.  Please note when entering ELIS clocks hours for recertification, you must have a clock hour form.

-EAC also wanted to pollinate our schools with positivity this month and share flower compliments.  Join in the fun and grab a compliment form in your lounge!  

A HUGE thank you to all EAC members for all the hard work this year!  KUDOS for a great year!

MTSS Coordinator Meeting (K-5)

 Today the EC-5 MTSS Coordinators met for a meeting.  The following were topics discussed:

-The team assisted in the data collection to support KPASS writing norming

-The team met with the Behavior Facilitators to review communication and structures for next year and discuss structures from this Spring

-The team met with the Director of Special Services, OT, and PT staff to plan a bridge among MTSS Service and OT/PT

We will meet for our last meeting in May! 

Math Suggested Edits Submission (K-5)

 As we begin to take our post assessment for math, please remember it is a pilot year for the next assessments.  Remember after you score and log your post data, turn in math assessments to the Coach office for future PD planning.  We are looking for feedback on possible revisions.  As a team or individual please print a blank grade level test and write edits you would like to see on the test and submit this to Sarah Mumm.  If you have other notes for revisions feel free to send that over to Sarah as well.  

New PD for Summer! (K-12)

 We have added three new sessions based on writing per staff request for summer PD.  Please check out and sign up for any summer PD using this link!  Seats are limited in May and June so sign up early!