Celebrating “World Read Aloud Day” at Muffley Elementary! We learned how to not get “stuck” in our problems and how to find better solutions. @litworldsays
over 2 years ago, Jill Reedy
A great day of Conscious Discipline training learning skills and strategies to help students and adults work, self-regulate and grow academically together. @drbeckybailey
over 2 years ago, Jill Reedy
Legislative Update:
Part 25 Rules are now effective. This change allows most subsequent teaching endorsements to be added to a Professional Educator License (PEL) by completing 18 semester hours of coursework and passing a content exam. This is great news!
over 2 years ago, Dee Williams
Contig gameboards and scoresheets have been posted on our websites s a resource!
You can find them by clicking on “Menu” and then selecting “Contig.”
over 2 years ago, Rida Ellis
Members of the MCFB and their children majoring in an agricultural-related field may apply for a variety of scholarships offered this year. The scholarship application is available on www.MaconCFB.org and must be postmarked by March 1, 2020. Questions? Contact Jennifer Fink at the MCFB office at jennifer@maconcfb.org or 877-2436.
over 2 years ago, Jill Reedy
DAAC Grant Request 🎨
The Decatur Area Arts Council’s grant program supports and promotes events that focus on creative learning experiences that center around the arts. Grant request applications are due Monday,February 3, 2020. Qualified applicants include schools and non-profit organizations in Macon County and the towns of Assumption, Clinton, Moweaqua, Pana, and Taylorville. Funds for these grants are made available through the National Endowment for the Arts, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Ameren Illinois, and Decatur Area Arts Council donor support. Download the Community and Education Grant Program Guidelines and Application online at www.decaturarts.org/grants. or pick it up at the Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water Street, Decatur, IL, or request by phone at 217-423-3189.
over 2 years ago, Rida Ellis
ATTENTION TEACHERS grades 4-12 in Coles, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie and Piatt counties! Financial help is being offered for schools wishing to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The visit must be between March 23rd and June 30th. Transportation and admission fees covered. Application deadline January 31st! Thank you to the John Ullrich foundation for making this possible!
over 2 years ago, Rida Ellis
Attention Pre-K and K educators!
Link for scholarship below. Deadline is Friday!
https://bit.ly/2QizFyM
over 2 years ago, Rida Ellis
Understanding the impact cannabis has in schools - Excellent presentation by Certified Drug Recognition Expert, Ryan Snow
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TEACHER?
There is a new opportunity to obtain a teaching license within 15 months!
The Golden Apple Accelerator Program
This program includes a $30,000 stipend, one year residency and training program, job placement and mentoring in the first years of teaching.
For more information and to start your application click on the following link.
https://www.goldenapple.org/accelerators
over 2 years ago, Dee Williams
We Are Hiring! Part-time Administrative Assistant at ROE #39. Send all resumes to mattsnyder@roe39.k12.il.us
over 2 years ago, Jill Reedy
Local educators sharing strategies for building student-led classrooms. #danielsonframework
over 2 years ago, Jill Reedy
Think About It Thursday!
Last year, teacher Julie Arsenault started adding this page to her tests – and giving her students a chance to show what they know!
Might you try something similar on your next assessment?
almost 3 years ago, Rida Ellis
Thank you to State Superintendent Dr. Carmen Ayala and Chief Education Officer Dr. Ernesto Matias for speaking with the Regional Offices of Education today in Springfield! Building relationships to better serve the students of Illinois!
almost 3 years ago, Jill Reedy
YMCA Monthly Discount Available for Full-Time Macon County Teachers! Contact Abby Helm at abby.helm@decaturymca.org or 872-9622 x. 147 for questions and more information.
almost 3 years ago, Jill Reedy
Dr. Cathleen Weber guiding local school leaders through data analysis.
Raising Student Achievement Conference 2019 - ‘Moving All Children Forward’
December 9-10 | Schaumburg, IL
Early-Bird Registration Open! Visit rsac.iarss.org