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     ​Welcome to ​Regional Office of Education #40
 
ROE 40 hosts this site to provide support for families and educators with access to information regarding education services, agencies, and events. We are happy to help!   If you need any additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our offices.​                                                                Superintendent, Michelle Mueller
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Arts Education Week, March 15 - 19
   The 39th annual Illinois Arts Education Week is March 15-19. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and ISBE have collaborated to create more visibility for young Illinois artists and showcase their talent, as well as reinforce the importance of the arts in the growth and development of our students. Entry deadline for students to participate in the poster design contest is Feb. 12. More  information on contest rules and how students can participate. 
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​Virtual Aviation Day
   The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy - Center for Teaching & Learning is hosting Virtual Aviation Day for K-12 Educators on Friday, March 26th.  www.IMSA.edu/AviationDay
Elementary teachers, secondary teachers, teacher educators, pre-service teachers, guidance counselors, etc. can attend sessions live for PD credit and/or access RECORDINGS of all sessions after the event:
1)  acquire aviation curricula and activities connected to math and science concepts.
2)  discover outreach resources and engage with aviation-related professionals to learn about various careers connected to aviation.
3)  learn ways to integrate STEM connections across the curriculum.
4)  be inspired to encourage students of all ages and backgrounds to learn/apply STEM skills and to begin thinking about a future career connected to aviation.
   For a program, listing of participating organizations, questions, or to register, please visit: www.IMSA.edu/AviationDay
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National Board Certification 2021-22
    ROE #40 is proud to announce we will be a cohort host for teachers and counselors pursuing National Board Certification during the 2021-2022 school year. This cohort will meet 12 times throughout the school year and is led by a trained National Board Certified Teacher who will guide teachers through the process at no cost. Teachers can earn 24 Professional Development clock hours as they complete their National Board components. The state offers a subsidy to pay for all fees associated with becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (there is a one-time $75 registration fee – this is the only cost an eligible teacher will incur). Apply for the subsidy from March 01, 2021 until May 10, 2021. Cohort support sessions begin statewide in September. 
    You can register to attend a live ZOOM webinar that will be held on Wednesday, March 03, at 7 p.m. to learn more about this Illinois State Board of Education program.   
    If you want to learn more about the National Board Certification process, here is a narrated presentation (turn your sound up – 15 minutes long):  
       2021-2022 NBPTS Awareness Power Point Presentation  
If you have any further questions, contact nbrc@illinoisstate.edu. 


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"Commonly Used Apps (Part I): Snapchat & YouTube"
   - Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:30 PM (Central Time) 
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vWmoYaFNRPGinv6wT0G6iA
   - Thursday, Mar 11, 2021 6:30 PM (Central Time)
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yqkPDDcLQ2qS_2kcFDSH_A​
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Technology & Digital Learning Support
   The Learning Technology Center (LTC) is an Illinois State Board of Education program that supports all public PK-12 districts, schools, and educators through technology initiatives, services, and professional learning opportunities. The LTC partners with Regional Offices of Education, Intermediate Services Centers, districts, and schools to provide the following services:
  • Access & Connectivity. Assists districts with access to, and improvements of, broadband connectivity, devices, resources, and state and federal funding that increase equitable learning opportunities.
  • Digital Learning. Consults with districts, schools, and educators as they plan, adopt, and evaluate innovative uses of technology within the classroom and curriculum.
  • Network and Technical Support. Provides technical support, guidance, and resource identification related to data privacy, cybersecurity, technology processes, solutions, and management that improve digital learning environments and increase district operation efficiency.
  • Professional Learning. Facilitates high-quality professional learning opportunities for educators, administrators, and technology staff that support digital teaching, learning, and leadership.
   Topics span all aspects of technology in schools, including:
     - Digital learning models (i.e., frameworks, remote & hybrid    learning, etc.)
     - Technology in the classroom (i.e., Computer Science, Digital Citizenship, etc.)
     - Digital-age leadership (i.e. planning, evaluating, funding, coaching, etc.)
     - Digital tools, apps, and resources (i.e., Google, Microsoft, Apple, etc.)
     - Technology Leadership and Support (i.e., cybersecurity, data privacy, information technology management, etc.)
Professional learning is available online and in-person. Common formats include in-district events, workshops, online courses, webinars, conferences, and networking meetings.
  • Purchasing Support. Assists districts in identifying purchasing strategies and procuring affordable technology and digital resources through the Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program (ILTPP), a free purchasing cooperative that saves districts time and money.
  • Communities of Practice. Facilitates online and in-person professional learning communities for PK-12 educators, administrators, technology staff, and/or business and industry partners that support digital learning initiatives and foster collaborations.
 
Learn more about the LTC at ltcillinois.org or contact the LTC at support@ltcillinois.org.
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