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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
Audience: CTE clear filter
Friday, February 28
 

9:30am CST

SchooLinks 101
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
As districts search for ways to track things like College and Career Readiness Indicators, student work-based learning, and student progress in College and Career Pathways, some districts are looking to a newer system as a one-stop shop to meet their needs.  Our presenters will take participants through an introduction of the SchooLinks platform and how they are utilizing its various components within their district.
Speakers
JS

Joe Sieczkowski

CTE Director, Community Unit School District 300
JA

Jon Anderson

CTE Coordinator, Community Unit School District 300
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
EL 308/10

11:00am CST

Developing Team Based Challenges
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
With the required implementation of the College and Career Pathway Endorsements just a few months away, participants can come in and hear about how to meet the requirement of a Team Based Challenge within their schools and districts.  Presenters will walk through the requirements surrounding the creation of team based challenges and how many of the great things already being done within your classrooms might already qualify.
Speakers
avatar for Terry Stroh

Terry Stroh

Director of the Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System, Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System
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Joe Sieczkowski

CTE Director, Community Unit School District 300
JA

Jon Anderson

CTE Coordinator, Community Unit School District 300
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
EL 308/10

12:30pm CST

Why the push for Dual Credit? And how to get there...
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
There is a greater push today for students to have the opportunity to earn college credit as part of their high school experience, even being written into state law as a requirement for a student to earn a College and Career Pathway Endorsement.  Participants will be able to hear from a district leader and their community college partner as to how they work together in offering dual credit classes both in the high school and on the college campus.
Speakers
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Myka Kennedy

Director of Postsecondary Success, School District U-46
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Sean Jensen

Asst. Dean of College in High School Programs, Elgin Community College
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
EL 308/10

2:00pm CST

Guiding Students Through Career Pathways
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
What kind of education is required to enter various careers?  Have you talked with students about their career aspirations? Are you aware of the levels of education that are required for various careers?  Come in and join the conversation about guiding students through the path of finding the right career.
Speakers
avatar for Terry Stroh

Terry Stroh

Director of the Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System, Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System
avatar for Todd Stirn

Todd Stirn

Work-Based Learning Specialist Northern Kane County, Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System
With a career spanning decades, I have navigated the evolving landscape of education—from my foundational roots in Lutheran education to high-level public school administration. My journey includes 14 years as a superintendent and now as a Work-Based Learning Specialist with Northern... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
EL 308/10
 
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