Raising Student Achievement Conference

The annual Raising Student Achievement Conference (RSAC) was held this week in Oakbrook. Featured speaker, Eric Curts, led several technology sessions including one on Custom AI Chatbots for personalizing student learning. Each of the tools Eric shared allows for customizing learning interactions through tutoring modules, video and topic exploration, and even chatting with historical figures. Also included were tips for using AI resources responsibly. His session focused on helping educators to begin exploring AI tools. If you are interested in his presentation, you can view it HERE.  Additional resource links can be found HERE.

K-5 Curriculum Chats (K-5)

 This week the Curriculum Chats focused on Critical Thinking!  The running agenda captured some of the notes of the discussion.  

Running Curriculum Chat Agenda  

This week's discussion with the Critical Thinking staff that were able to attend, the sessions are voluntary was captured here in this video.  

The next Curriculum Chat will be held on December 18th with Technology staff.  Please remember these are optional events for staff.  Here is the recurring link.  

Summer School Engagement Camp Call for Proposals (K-5)

As the temperatures turn colder it is time to think about summer school!  We are already planning for the summer of 2025 sessions.  If you have an interest in teaching a two week engagement camp for students at the K-5 level please complete the link below!  We are looking for fun, engaging learning opportunities for our students!  All K-5 summer school sessions will be held at KSS this summer!   We will also be posting this week the call for any core content interest in summer school teaching, be sure to apply soon! 

1-5 Summer Engagement Camp Link 

Kane County Institute Day 02/28/25 (EC - 12)

Kane County Institute Day is Friday, February 28th. On this day, you will have the opportunity to engage in professional learning that meets your needs. You will be able to view sessions, locations, as well as sign-up through this link.

If you are interested in staying at your building to collaborate, or are interested in attending a non-Kane County event (for example with another county’s ROE), please complete this linked form. These requests need to be completed by Monday January 27th. You will be contacted by either Sarah or James by Monday February 3rd, if your request has been denied. If you have not been contacted by this date, you have permission to dedicate your time on February 28th to the activity you noted.

If your requested activity requires a payment, complete the form and email Sarah (ec - 5) or James (6 - 12) with information pertaining to the PD offering, location, and cost of attendance.

K-5 Student Friendly Tables (K-5)

 At our last EAC we discussed the sharing of student friendly PBP tables that staff have created that they are open to share with others.  We have a K-5 google drive folder for student friendly PBP tables to be shared and for all to access for ideas.  If you have created a student friendly table, please share to this drive or share with your EAC Chairs (Sarah Mumm, Nancy Meisenger, or Pamela Hart) to post to the drive for you.  Be sure to check out the great samples already shared!  The EAC discussed at this time we would rather share samples that have been created out there rather than creating a formal process to create student friendly tables at this time.  

Parent Websites for At Home Learning (K-5)

 Over the course of the past month, the Department of Educational Service has been pulling various parent resources for at home learning extensions to share with parents in a Parent Curriculum Guide.  If you have any great learning at home resource websites that you currently share with your families on Canvas, please share those with Sarah Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org to be included in the communication guide.