Kane County Institute Day 2025: Full Schedule

We are so glad you are here! We chose Institute Day 2025 breakout sessions based on your feedback from last year: more content-specific and grade-level-specific sessions as well as bringing back a keynote speaker.

Registration will open on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 6:00AM CST.

Not seeing sessions that meet your specific needs? Check out our partner sites hosting professional learning opportunities on Institute Day here: https://kaneroe.org/institute-day/

Questions?
Contact Jordan Eggleson at jeggleson@kaneroe.org

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2:00pm CST

*FEATURED SPEAKER* Just One, "I Believe in You" Can Change a Kid's Life

Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST

Fox River Ballroom - Section 1

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John’s childhood was one of extreme adversity. Growing up surrounded by drugs and violence, facing personal struggles, and being bullied for his differences, he had every reason to give up, but he pushed through thanks to a caring adult. In this speech, he shares how educators and caring adults can make a life-changing impact in the life of a kid.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Why educating the WHOLE CHILD matters
How to integrate practical, relational tools
How to connect with empathy

Speakers

Dr. John Gaines

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Dr. John “Push” Gaines is a former at-risk kid turned CEO/Founder of nonprofit PUSH for Dreams, a Best-selling author, renowned speaker, leadership consultant, and mentorship advocate. His message of pushing through adversity and defying the odds has transformed classrooms, school... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 1 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174

*FEATURED SPEAKER*

Host Organization Kane County Regional Office of Education
Grade Level PreK-12
Subject Relationships