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​Current Events


There is an old adage about giving a fish or teaching to fish.
We at ROE 40 wish to do both. Follow this blog to stay well informed on issues effecting our children's education.
​Whether you are a parent, educator or administrator, we are here to help.  

1/12/2023 0 Comments

Nominate your favorite Teacher today...

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​We Appreciate Teachers Contest Open!  
Nominate teachers today! Twenty-five teachers selected from all those who are nominated will each receive Back 2 School America (B2SA) kits for their classroom and a gift basket of goodies, and will be invited to a champagne reception in their honor. Nominations can be made through the B2SA website. Anyone can submit an application on behalf of an Illinois teacher. Submit your nominations by April 1.  

Follow this link to submit your nomination
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10/26/2022 0 Comments

Initial Bus Training

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The wait is over!!!!!


We will be providing an Initial bus Training Wednesday, November 2, 2022 and Thursday, November 3, 2022. 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm both nights. ($10.00 per driver. I will invoice after the training is completed.)


ELDT Training will be Wednesday, November 9, 2022. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. ($10.00 per driver. I will invoice after the training is completed.)

Both classes will be held at the ROE #40 office in Jerseyville, 201 W Exchange St, Jerseyville, IL 62052.

Please contact Jodi at our Jerseyville location if you have any questions. (618) 498-5541.

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10/3/2022 0 Comments

LTC's Tech Tips - Oct. 3rd, 2022

Each month the LTC creates a tech tip video to provide to the ROE's of Illinois.

We are here to help you and your staff become superstars at educational technology with bite-sized tips to make lives easier.
In this month's tech tip, Emily Pool demonstrates one of her favorite tips it'll make you look like a pro when you share your files. By simply changing a few words in the URL (web address) your files share in some very useful formats. First, we’ll learn to do it manually and then you may want to check out a handy dandy extension if you are able to add extensions.

Enjoy!

LTC Communications
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9/22/2022 0 Comments

PEP Con - February 10, 2023

PEP Con
Positivity, Energy, & Purpose Conference

FREE!
February 10, 2023   |   Collinsville Gateway Center   |   8:30 am - 3:00 pm
PD Hours awarded through ROE #40   |   Funded by ISBE SEL Hub #5   |   Limit 300 people
REGISTER
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JON GORDON
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 25 books including 13 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, The Garden, Relationship Grit, and The Sale.
CARLA TANTILLO PHILIBERT
​Founder and CEO of Mindful Practices, based in Chicago. Carla is considered a thought-leader in the SEL community and has worked with leaders in the field such as CASEL, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Kripalu and the United Nations.  She is the author of the 'Everyday SEL' Series, and has contributed to numerous other publications.  Mindful Practices and its sister company, Class Catalyst, have reached thousands of students across the country.
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GERRY BROOKS
Gerry Brooks is principal at an elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky. His educational experience includes six years in the classroom, two years as an intervention specialist, and 12 years as an administrator.  An encouraging speaker, he has spoken to educational groups all around the nation. His focus is on encouraging teachers to improve their instruction through personal climate and culture strategies. He desires to help administrators focus on how to lead all staff in a positive and constructive manner.
His following on social media has developed through humorous videos that focus on real-world educational experiences. 
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SCHEDULE:
8:30 - 9:00      Registration
9:00                 Welcome
9:05 - 10:05    Jon Gordon
10:05 - 10:35   Break
10:35 - 11:45    Carla Philibert
11:45 - 12:45     LUNCH
                        (on your own)

1:00 - 3:00      Gerry Brooks
REGISTER
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6/28/2022 0 Comments

Cultivating Awareness and Empathy Through Art-Making

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Cultivating Awareness and Empathy Through Art-Making  
Monday, August 1, 2022; form 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. 
@ The Gateway Center Collinsville, IL


Registration: 8:30-9 a.m.
Workshop: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Visual art explorations can drive the development of critical social emotional skills including awareness and empathy. Join Jonathan Juravich as we explore resources and creative hands-on approaches that bring these critical skills to the center of an art curriculum. Attendees will take time to reflect on their current practices, dream up new possibilities, and we will most certainly do some art-making while we are at it. 


Jonathan Juravich is the art teacher at Liberty Tree Elementary School with the Olentangy Local Schools outside of Columbus, Ohio. At Liberty Tree, he serves as a leader of the school's Culture and Environment. He is the 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year and was one of four finalists for 2018 National Teacher of the Year. His personal and professional focus is on the importance of Social and Emotional Learning in our daily lives. This is the topic of his presentations, including his TED Talk “How Do We Teach Empathy,” his limited series podcast "The Art of SEL," and his Emmy award winning digital drawing program "Drawing with Mr. J."

This workshop is free thanks to the ISBE SEL Hub grant and co-sponsored by the Area 5 ROEs (ROE 3, 40, 41, 45, 50) Any questions, please contact: Ryan Wamser rwamser@roe40.com


Registration: https://forms.gle/NG85gtQsgmuTYU1w7

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6/21/2022 0 Comments

Make this Summer the best yet by earning your GED/High School Equivalency Certificate

We at ROE 40 are here to help those who seek to further their education.
​Please share this information with anyone who could benefit from it. 
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6/16/2022 1 Comment

Blackburn Announces New Degree Program to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce in Illinois

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The Two-Year, Online Bachelor’s Completion Program will Launch in Fall 2022 a
s part of an ongoing effort to address the shortage of qualified early childhood professionals in Illinois, Blackburn College is launching a streamlined pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. The fully online Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program is designed for working early childcare professionals who are seeking additional credentials and to complete a bachelor’s degree in just two years. 
This new degree is part of a broader effort through participation in the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) program to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators in the state of Illinois. Created through IL Public Act 102-0174, the College will collaborate with other participating consortium members to improve pathways to degrees, credentials, and other licensure endorsements. 
As a consortium member institution, prospective Blackburn students can apply for scholarships. PELL, MAP and a specially designated ECACE scholarship from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) are available to cover the total cost of attendance, including books, fees, technology and transportation.
“Access to early childhood is an absolutely critical component in the development of children, which makes it essential for educators to have the best possible training for the field,” Dr. Cindy Rice, Blackburn Department of Teacher Education Chair, said. The program was developed to allow individuals to remain in their current paid position while completing a bachelor’s degree. “If you presently work in a daycare center, provide licensed care in your home, work with Head Start, or as a paraprofessional in a school setting working with children in pre-K to second grade — you are a perfect fit for this opportunity. The only requirement is that you plan to continue working in the industry,” she explained.
Rice added, “Blackburn has always been committed to eliminating the barriers to a life-changing higher education. For early childhood workers, that means developing a flexible, online program to accommodate busy working schedules and ensuring federal and state assistance is available to reduce the financial burden of continuing education.”
Individuals who would like to learn more about Blackburn’s Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program are welcome to attend one of two free Zoom information sessions held on Monday, June 20, 2022, and Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 7:00 pm. Learn more about the program, information sessions, admissions requirements and opportunities for financial assistance at blackburn.edu/eceonline.
About Blackburn College
Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, co-educational liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of only ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn has the only program in the nation fully managed by students. Balancing academic rigor and experiential learning, each student at Blackburn gains tangible experience and develops critical skills by contributing to their community, all while building a resume and earning their degree. U.S. News & World Report recognized Blackburn College as one of the top Liberal Arts Colleges in the Nation for Social Mobility in their Best Colleges lists for 2020, 2021, and 2022. The Center for Education & the Workforce at Georgetown University ranked Blackburn as a top performer for Earnings-Price Return – 209% (#1 in Illinois, #10 in the U.S.) and Net Price (#1 in Illinois; #11 in the U.S.). The Washington Monthly twice ranked Blackburn as the best baccalaureate college in Illinois.

All information provided in this post was copied from:  https://blackburn.edu/blackburn-announces-new-degree-program-to-strengthen-early-childhood-workforce-in-illinois/

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6/9/2022 2 Comments

June 2022 - Tech Tips for making your digital experience easier.

Check at this video for tips and tricks on incorporating Canva and Wakelet into your digital tool bag. 
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5/25/2022 0 Comments

May 2022 - News4You

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5/23/2022 0 Comments

Time is running out to register for the Area 5 Early Childhood Conference and the Directions Conference

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​*Area V Early Childhood Conference*

When: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
             8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Where: Regency Conference Center in O' Fallon, IL

PD Hours: 6.0
Cost: $50/participant (A light lunch & breakfast will be provided)


Join the Area V Regional Offices of Education for an Early Childhood Conference on June 7th! This event will have numerous national speakers including Donna Whyte as our keynote! Our target audience for this event is, but not limited to, Birth to 3 teachers , Parent Educators, Preschool & Kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and preschool directors. Register early as the event is capped at 200 participants.  Funding for this conference is through the Area V McKinney-Vento for Homeless Education and Youth. Payment needs to be remitted to:  ROE #3, 1500 W. Jefferson St., Vandalia, IL 62471.


Registration: https://forms.gle/4xoEpWjGhZa9Mums5

Conference Booklet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-uLqTBPlJXQSW9ZGQnkhXVRHL8ie01Re/view?usp=sharing


*Directions Conference*

When: Wednesday, June 8, 2022
             8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Where: Regency Conference Center in O' Fallon, IL

PD Hours: 6.0
Cost: FREE!  (Lunch on your own)

The Directions Conference is back for 2022!  Our biggest news is that we are in-person and FREE!  See directionsconference.com for the latest details and registration.  FLYER

RELEVANT, SEL-RELATED TOPICS from REGIONAL/NATIONAL EXPERTS:
  • Poverty
  • The Tech/SEL Convergence
  • Media Literacy
  • LGBTQ+
  • Hacking Systems for SEL Program Development
  • Micro-Rest Strategies
  • Visual Thinking
  • AA #1860 "Leveraging Cultural Differences to Promote Diversity and Equity"

YES, WE ARE FREE!
  • Supported by ISBE's Area 5 SEL Hub Grant
  • Even the Admin Academy is free
  • Limited to first 300 registrants.  If you are only a 'maybe', let someone who is a 'yes!' have the seat. 
  • Individual registration
  • For groups, email Matt for a spreadsheet:  mweld@roe3.org
  • 6 PD Hours available.
We look forward to seeing you in June!  Send all questions to Matt:  mweld@roe3.org

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