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Kane County Institute Day 2025 - Q Center 

Thank you for attending Kane County Institute Day 2025; we hope you enjoyed your sessions!
+ Please take the time to offer your presenters feedback using the "Feedback Survey" linked on SCHED for each of the breakout sessions you attended.
+ For those of you that successfully signed in and signed out, you will be receiving an evaluation with evidence of completion by Friday, March 7th.

We hope to see you next year!

Questions?
Contact Jordan Eggleson at jeggleson@kaneroe.org
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Friday, February 28
 

9:30am CST

Exploring the Science of Reading: Elementary
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
EL 212/14
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Understanding and implementing evidence-based practices is crucial to fostering successful reading
development among students. This professional development session offers an immersive introduction to
the concept and methods of structured literacy. This session is tailored for K-5 General Education and
Special Education teachers, as well as administrators and curriculum coordinators who are new to the
principles of structured literacy and seek to enhance their understanding of effective literacy instruction
for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Kellyn Sirach

Kellyn Sirach

Reading Content Specialist, Illinois SLD Support Project
Kellyn Sirach is a passionate and motivated educator who has committed her career to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn to read. Over the past year, she has served as the Reading Content Specialist for the IL SLD Support Project developing professional development... Read More →
avatar for Illinois SLD Support Project
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
EL 212/14
  Literacy

11:00am CST

Integrating Effective Writing Practices into Non-ELA Classes
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
EL 212/14
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"Integrating Effective Writing Practices into Non-ELA Classes" is a professional development workshop
designed to equip educators across various disciplines with strategies to enhance writing instruction in
their classrooms. Tailored for teachers outside the English Language Arts (ELA) realm, this workshop
focuses on practical techniques for incorporating writing assignments, feedback mechanisms, and
literacy-building activities into subject-specific curricula. Participants will explore innovative approaches to cultivate students' writing proficiency while promoting deeper engagement and comprehension in non-
ELA subjects.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez

Writing Specialist, Illinois SLD Support Project
Jess Rodriguez is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development. For the last year, Jess honed her expertise in educational strategies providing support as a regional specialist; however, she is excited to now embark on a new journey as an... Read More →
avatar for Illinois SLD Support Project
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
EL 212/14
  Literacy

12:30pm CST

Creating the Write Path: Strategies for Supporting Emergent Writers
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
EL 212/14
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Throughout this training session, educators will be equipped with essential strategies for fostering the
growth and development of emergent writers in early childhood settings. Participants will explore
evidence-based approaches to nurturing writing skills, from pre-writing activities to guided writing
techniques. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, attendees will gain insights into
building a supportive writing environment and scaffolding instruction to meet the diverse needs of young
learners throughout multiple stages of writing development.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez

Writing Specialist, Illinois SLD Support Project
Jess Rodriguez is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development. For the last year, Jess honed her expertise in educational strategies providing support as a regional specialist; however, she is excited to now embark on a new journey as an... Read More →
avatar for Illinois SLD Support Project
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
EL 212/14
  Literacy

2:00pm CST

Effective Writing Instructional Strategies for Secondary Students: Recommendations from the What Works Clearinghouse
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
EL 212/14
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The What Works Clearinghouse screened over 3,500 studies on writing instruction and developed
instructional recommendations based on the studies that met their rigorous criteria for research. These
evidence-based recommendations will be presented and broken down with specific examples and
strategies you can use in the classroom tomorrow.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez

Writing Specialist, Illinois SLD Support Project
Jess Rodriguez is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development. For the last year, Jess honed her expertise in educational strategies providing support as a regional specialist; however, she is excited to now embark on a new journey as an... Read More →
avatar for Illinois SLD Support Project
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
EL 212/14
  Literacy
 
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