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Educators Visiting KCSD96

 

Excellence in Action

Educators from across the region and beyond are visiting KCSD96 to see innovation and excellence in action. These visits provide a firsthand look at KCSD96’s commitment to high-quality instruction, inclusive practices, and cutting-edge learning environments—like our new Collaboratory STEM spaces. Whether observing classrooms, exploring professional development models, or connecting with district leaders, visitors gain valuable insights into what makes KCSD96 a leader in education.

Presentation topics include: 
  • Teaming
  • Designing Quality District Benchmarks & Common Assessments
  • Pyramid of Interventions (student support systems)
  • Using Collaborative Team Time
  • Job-Alike Process
  • Supporting Effective Collaborative Teams
  • Completed registration forms must be received two weeks prior to the visitation date selected.
  • Full payment is due one week prior to the date of visit.
  • Make check payable to Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96. Purchase orders and credit cards cannot be accepted.
  • Do not make airfare or hotel reservations before receiving written confirmation of your scheduled date of visit and number of participants.
  • Questions? Send email or call 847.459.4260, ext. 8123.

Site visit schedule:

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. – Presentation at middle or elementary school: Assessment, Intervention, and Collaboration in a Professional Learning Community
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Lunch (Leadership roundtable with teachers and administrators)

2026-27 Visitation Dates

  • September 16 (Elem Closed)
  • October 14 (CLOSED)
  • November 18 (Elem Closed)
  • February 17
  • March 10
  • April 14

registration form here