This is a friendly reminder that all new staff members working with kindergarten students must complete the mandated KIDS Implementation training.
Dates and space are limited so please register as soon as possible!
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/KIDS-Events.aspx
FREE Profession Development opportunity for K-12 teachers! On July 19th, The Macon County Farm Bureau Office is hosting Ag in the Classroom. Come learn about local agriculture, earn PD, and discover STEM based activities for your classroom. Lunch provided. To register, contact Jennifer Fink by email jennifer@maconcfb.org or by phone 217-877-2436. For more information: https://5il.co/18d03
Free Art Workshop -Cultivating Awareness and Empathy Through Art-Making- Monday, August 1 from 9am-3pm in Collinsville, Illinois at The Gateway Center. Register at https://forms.gle/NG85gtQsgmuTYU1w7. For more information, contact Ryan Wamser at rwamser@roe40.com.
The University of Illinois Extension, partnered with Macon Piatt ROE #39 and ISBE, is offering an ABC’s of School Nutrition Learning Institute on Thursday, August 4th from 9am-3:30pm at the Macon County Extension Office. This FREE training will meet 6 hours of USDA Professional Standards Training, and includes FREE LUNCH. Topics include: A Meal Pattern Refresher, Communicating with Families, School Wellness Policy, Preventing Waste with Share Tables, and Managing Food Allergies. Registration ends August 1. For a Complete Flyer with all information: https://5il.co/1d388
World Language PLC! Sign up today! Registration will close on July 8th!!
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0044-0016-c14ac1ec7e98449fa7fd20b3f5e68e89
We are so happy to have Dr. Cathleen Webber speaking about the Illinois Priority Standards to an awesome group of educators!
Register now for the PK-2 Priority Learning Standards in-person workshop on Wednesday, June 22, from 9am-11am at ROE #39.
In August 2020, ISBE released a Priority Standards document. This presentation will review how to utilize this information to align mathematics curriculum to ensure coverage of grade-level standards essential to bridging learning gaps created by the pandemic and working toward proficiency. Additional resources will be discussed. All grade levels will be explored; however, the focus will be early primary grades. In addition, transitioning to Grade 3 will be included.
Space is limited, so register now at https://bit.ly/3tA34aU
Register today for the Community Poverty Simulation, June 14th from 9-12:00pm at Richland Community College. www.bit.ly/PovertySim2022
Area teachers, social workers, school counselors, administrators, and support staff spent the day with Ruben Perez learning about Ruby Payne’s “A Framework for Understanding Poverty.” This training was made possible through the ROE 39 McKinney-Vento Homeless Grant.
A productive morning of breakfast, training, and networking with district and building administrative assistants! Special thanks to Victoria Padilla and Kelly Nyert from ROE 17 for facilitating and Mary Lynn Mann for coordinating this event!
Are you interested in becoming a Teacher? Join us for an informational meeting on June 15th at 11:00am via Zoom with Dr. Sarah Miller, a representative with the University of West Florida's TeacherReady program. To register: https://bit.ly/38MEdcF
It's time for new freezer meals from Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation. Click here for all details: https://5il.co/1bfp3
Governor Pritzker recently signed two laws that reduce educator license renewal requirements for the 21-22 school year. (FY2022)
FAQ: https://5il.co/1aszb
A great morning with Dr. Lionel Allen, Jr. and area principals developing their leadership skills. Then an afternoon of leadership collaboration with DPS 61.
Fostering Resilient Learners with Kristin Souers & Pete Hall!
Join us: 06/09/22 in Bloomington AND 06/10/22 in Sullivan
Click here for more information: https://5il.co/1apfw
Increased Motivation and Learning in Your World Language Classroom: Strategies, Strategies, Strategies!
For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/3MqdwZL
You are invited to the Salvation Army’s Music School Finale this Sunday, May 15th at 6:00pm! The students are excited to demonstrate their musical talents. The Salvation Army is looking to hire music teachers for summer and fall programming. Come see what it’s all about!
Sprint for a Cause! The YMCA is hosting an indoor sprint triathlon on Saturday, June 11th. Click here for more details: https://5il.co/1af79
To register: http://www.decaturymca.org/news/2022/sprint-for-a-cause
Do you need additional PD hours to renew your PEL license? You can now watch videos for PD hours via On Demand Video Library! Only available through June 30th 2022. For more info: http://ilcareerconnections.org/on-demand-video-library/
Congratulations Wendy! We are so proud of you for getting your Illinois teaching certification!
"The Teacher Ready program has been the most convenient and affordable option for me to reach my goal to be certified in K-12 Art. The instructors, staff at Teacher Ready, the staff at my local ROE and my school district have been endlessly knowledgeable, kind and supportive on my journey."
Wendy Sparks
Argenta-Oreana
Art Teacher
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