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

11:00am CST

Integrating Effective Writing Practices into Non-ELA Classes

Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST

Breakout Room 1

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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

Jess 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 →

Illinois SLD Support Project

Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Breakout Room 1 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174

Literacy

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

12:30pm CST

Creating the Write Path: Strategies for Supporting Emergent Writers

Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST

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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

Jess Rodriguez

Writing Specialist, Illinois SLD Support Project

Illinois SLD Support Project

Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Breakout Room 1 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174

Literacy

Host Organization Kane County Regional Office of Education
Grade Level PreK-5
Subject Writing

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

Breakout Room 1

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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

Jess Rodriguez

Writing Specialist, Illinois SLD Support Project

Illinois SLD Support Project

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

Literacy

Host Organization Kane County Regional Office of Education
Grade Level 9th-12th
Subject Writing