I-KAN Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education

I-KAN Regional Office of Education and I-KAN Schools proudly held their commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Kankakee Community College. The evening was filled with celebration as we honored the 94 graduates of the Class of 2026.
The I-KAN Schools Commencement Speech Committee selected Janiya Felton and Samantha Medina to address their classmates. Both students delivered heartfelt and inspiring speeches that made the evening even more memorable.
Following the ceremony, graduates, families and staff gathered in the KCC Iroquois Room for a reception to continue the celebration.
I-KAN Schools’ administration and staff are incredibly proud of ALL of our graduates. We wish each of them continued success in their future endeavors!

Racheal and Jordyn, caseworkers with the I-KAN Regional Office of Education’s Attendance Assistance Program, were proud to participate in the Riverside Medical Center Mental Health Fair on Friday. They connected with community members to share valuable information about school refusal and offered helpful resources to support students and families. Thank you to Riverside Medical Center for hosting such an important event and for prioritizing mental health in our community! 💚

THIS SATURDAY Come out to the Kankakee Farmers' Market for the I-KAN's Life Education Center's Youth Advisory Council's WELLNESS FEST! Health and Wellness resources, activities and entertainment for the entire family!

I-KAN Schools welcomed administrators and staff from Regional Office of Education #12 for a site visit on May 8. The visit included classroom observations of restorative circles, check-in/check-out procedures, curriculum implementation, progress monitoring, and enrichment activities. I-KAN ROE and I-KAN Schools are thankful for the opportunity to share the great work happening at I-KAN Schools and to collaborate with educational partners who are committed to student success. Among those in attendance were Cheryl James, ROE 12 Curriculum Director; Heather Martin, ROE 12 Director of Student Services; Dr. Candace Wells, ROE 32 Principal; and Kyle Shelton, ROE 12 Principal. I-KAN ROE and I-KAN Schools look forward to continued networking and partnership opportunities with ROE #12 because we are always better when we work together.