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2024-2025
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February 2025
Mindful Monday's w/ Matt - FREE
Join ROE #40 for Mindful Mondays where we will learn, explore, discuss, challenge boundaries, and move with intention. Come prepared to write a little bit, join in online discussions, learn what it means to be human, and participate in self-care strategies including breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and yoga. Registered Yoga Teacher and ROE 40 Mindfulness/SEL Coach Matt Weld will lead these one-hour virtual sessions brought to FREE you by the ISBE SEL hub grant. Participants will receive an hour of PD for each session they attend. Each session will be different so feel free to attend as many as you'd like.
Feb 24th
Mar 10, 24
Apr 21, 28
May 19
2-18-25 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) - This workshop is full!
ISBE Financial Services Workshop (for admin and bookkeepers) - Winter session @Jerseyville ROE 40
This workshop will provide fundamental knowledge and skills for superintendents, bookkeepers, and the learning community that include Financial Forecasting (Financial Profile Score), Budget Amendments and Limitation of Admin Costs, Grant Expenditure Reporting, Evidence-Based Funding (EBF), Grants (Listing of Funding Opportunities/Specific Grant Contacts), Audit and Annual Financial Report (Preparing for Auditors), and Site-Based Expenditure Reporting (Preparation for Reporting). We will provide a Basic Bookkeeper Guide which outlines daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and why these are important for financial purposes. More knowledge and information including Illinois Accounting Rules - Part 100, Fund Transfers, and FRIS System and Reporting. Please bring with you any specific questions you may have at this time. Feel free to bring in examples, ledgers, budget amendment documents, and if you want to dig deeper into financial forecasting please bring a laptop and we will get you set up with a forecasting tool this day. Some of this will be review from the Fall workshop, but anyone who did not attend the Fall workshop can still benefit from this Spring workshop.
February 19, 2025 | Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL | 9:00am - 3:30pm
PEP Con 2025
3rd Annual Positivity, Energy, and Purpose Conference
Join us as we hear keynotes from Danny Brassell, Aaron Davis, and John O'Leary. For more info visit: https://newdirectionseducation.weebly.com/pepcon.html
2-20-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
ROE 40 Special Education Support Committee Meetings
Calling all special education teachers, coordinators, and administrators! Please join us for quarterly meetings of all ROE 40 districts to collaborate in providing the best birth to post-secondary opportunities for our students. Meetings will give educators the chance to meet each other and be informed of the regional resources available. Examples of meeting topics could include PUNS, STEP, Transition, funding availability and other supports available in our region.
Thursday, February 20
Tuesday, May 6
2-20-25 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) Virtual
STEM & Careers: Engineers at Work (In Celebration of National Engineers Week)
In celebration of National Engineers Week occurring in February, teachers will learn about STEM & careers involving nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, and mechanical engineering. Current engineers in the field, along with an engineering student in his final year of university, will present LIVE via Zoom sharing what they do, how math & science is applied in their field, what technology is used, qualities/skills/training needed for the job, how they got interested in pursuing their careers, professional organizations they below to, activities that teachers can do to connect engineering and to encourage students to consider engineering. Following the presentation, time remaining will be given for teachers to ask questions. Don't miss this great opportunity to increase your knowledge & take back what you learn to broaden your students' knowledge of class to career connections! (A Zoom link will be sent to those who register)
2-20-25 (1-2:30 p.m.) Virtual
School Guidance Counselor Training: Supporting Homeless Students on the Path to College
Join the McKinney-Vento ROE 3 & 40 team for specialized training designed to equip school guidance counselors with essential tools to assist homeless students in preparing for college. This session will cover critical topics such as completing the FAFSA, working with college House liaisons, and accessing resources from IBHE staff. Empower your counseling practices and make a lasting impact on the lives of students experiencing homelessness. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and support students on their journey to higher education.
This training will be held virtually on February 20, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. This training is FREE to attend. Each participant will receive 1.5 PD hours. A Google Meet link will be sent out prior to the training.
Register here: https://forms.gle/p1StHoDYe73Ljfni8
2-26-25 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Poverty Simulation Training Event: Understanding and Addressing Poverty in Our Communities @ Litchfield CUSD #12 Professional Development Center, 1100 Old Rt 66, Litchfield, IL
Join us to rethink what it truly means to live in poverty. This interactive workshop will expand your understanding and foster greater compassion for the challenges many in our community face. You’ll leave with actionable insights and a renewed commitment to being part of the solution. This eye-opening experience offers participants a chance to deepen their awareness of the daily struggles of those living with limited resources and constant stress. Through a dynamic Poverty Simulation, licensed by the Missouri Community Action Network (MCAN), attendees will step into the shoes of individuals and families in poverty, navigating the challenges of securing food, shelter, and other necessities over a simulated month (divided into four 15-minute weeks).
Participants will engage with community institutions, resource providers, and the complexities of living on the edge, gaining a deeper appreciation for the obstacles many face.
March 2025
3-4-25 (8:30-2:30 p.m.)
Google Level 1 Certification @ Jerseyville ROE
Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Join our upcoming Google Educator Level 1 workshop! This workshop will break down the Google Educator Level 1 Certification into smaller segments while preparing you for the exam. Each segment will cover different Google-related topics, including Chrome and Slides, Drive and Docs, Gmail and Calendar, Classroom, Forms and Sheets, and test prep tips. Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. Educators who pass the certification test can promote their status with a personal certificate and badge. Certification lasts 36 months. Don't miss this opportunity to grow professionally and earn a valuable certification to add to your resume immediately.
3-4-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.) - This workshop is cancelled and rescheduled for July 14th
Area 5 Spring Athletic Coaches Conference @ The Gateway Center - Collinsville, IL
3-11-25 (9-3:30 p.m.)
AA #1801 Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model @ Jerseyville ROE
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. This academy, in combination with administrator academy 3000, satisfies the teacher evaluator retraining requirement.
3-11-25 (9-10:30 a.m. OR 1-2:30 p.m.)
McKinney-Vento Nurses Workshop at the Litchfield CUSD #12 Professional Development Center
This training will feature a McKinney-Vento Homeless Education presentation led by your Regional Homeless Liaison. There will also be a roundtable discussion where nurses can discuss common issues and best practices. In addition, staff can:
The cost to attend this session is $15/participant and drink/snacks will be provided at each session. Each participant will receive 1.5 PD hours.
https://forms.gle/mdrmbrKV3faa3FSk8
3-12-25 (9-10:30 a.m. OR 1-2:30 p.m.)
McKinney-Vento Nurses Workshop at the Vandalia ROE #3 Professional Development Center
This training will feature a McKinney-Vento Homeless Education presentation led by your Regional Homeless Liaison. There will also be a roundtable discussion where nurses can discuss common issues and best practices. In addition, staff can:
The cost to attend this session is $15/participant and drink/snacks will be provided at each session. Each participant will receive 1.5 PD hours.
https://forms.gle/UGH7BZTHXcoyBLnB8
3-12-25 (8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
STEM Educator Field trip to SIUE
The STEM Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides a variety of programming and services to broaden STEM education throughout the region. From organizing and hosting engaging STEM events to developing and testing innovative curricula, the team of researchers, educators, and creators works to define best practices in STEM initiatives.
Visit the SIUE STEM Center to see the equipment lending library, try some of the hands-on demonstrations, and talk with our STEM education staff about recent projects and opportunities to partner!
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, remote from 3:45-5:00 pm
Text Selection for Beginning & Independent Readers - Register
3-13-25 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
The Ins and Outs of 504s
A 504 plan is mainly designed to “level the playing field” providing assistance to students to make sure they have an equal chance at education. So, one might ask how that is different from an IEP. This workshop will discuss the differences between Section 504 and IDEA, comparing and contrasting the two, the history of 504, and an overview of Section 504 from how to write these plans to the accommodations that make sense depending on the need. Accommodations can include: sitting in a certain place or with a certain desk or chair in the classroom, extra time on tests and assignments, for example. 504s also now allow for Medicaid reimbursement, which will be discussed. Finally, we will discuss how to address working with challenging parents. Presented by Dr. Christine Mitchell-Endsley. Dr. Mitchell-Endsley is a school psychologist for the Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative psychologist. In 2016 she was named the Illinois School Psychologist of the Year by the Illinois School Psychologist Association Convention.
3-25-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
AA 3000 Illinois Performance Evaluation Retraining: Student Growth @Jerseyville ROE office
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. This workshop in combination with a teacher practice admin academy (such as #1448, #1451, #1452, or #1801) meets ISBE's retraining requirements for teacher evaluators.
3-27-25 (3:30-4:30 pm) (Virtual, FREE)
Literacy and Math Across the Curriculum (PreK-8)
Led by Amber Nash (ELA Specialist for ROE 40) & Kelly Remijan (Math Specialist for ROE 40)
(1 IL PD credit to all attendees)
Description: Prek-8 teachers will gain new strategies, activities, and resources to help integrate literacy and math connections within the classroom.
3-28-25 (9:00-11:00 a.m.)
Dyscalculia: Brain Science, Characteristics, and Strategies that Work - Virtual Session
This presentation will explore the brain science behind dyscalculia. We will talk about attributes of students that have dyscalculia, and we will discuss the multi-modal techniques that work best for these students. Participants will be given basic free screeners that can help teachers to identify areas of student weakness, and participants will be empowered with instructional practices that can meet the needs of students with specific learning disabilities.
April 2025
4-1-25 (8:30-2:30 p.m.)
Drones in the Classroom: Coding, STEM, and Preparing for the Future @ Jerseyville ROE
The use of drones is rapidly expanding across various industries, presenting new and exciting opportunities for students to engage in STEM learning and develop skills relevant to the future workforce. This hands-on workshop will explore how codeable drones can be seamlessly integrated into the classroom to foster coding skills, spark an interest in STEM, and prepare students for the ever-changing technological landscape. This workshop is only open to the first 10 registrants!
4-8-25 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
ROE 40/ROE 51 Tech Director Meeting @ Sangamon-Menard Regional Office of Education, 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, remote from 3:45-5:00 pm
Connecting the IL Comprehensive Literacy Plan - Register
4-10-25 9-3:30 pm (Carlinville ROE, FREE)
Math & Machining (5th-12th grade)
Led by Kelly Remijan in collaboration with Southwestern Illinois College
(5.5 IL PD credit to all attendees)
Teachers (5th-12th grade) with no prior knowledge of CNC machines, also known as Computer Numerical Machines, will learn how CNC machines can be used to connect math concepts and problem solving to other curriculum associated with computer programming, technology, and science. Teachers will gain hands-on experience by participating in lessons involving the graphing of ordered pairs to create shapes and symbols leading to a final project where they will create their own design, generate a computer program, and utilize CNC machine to cut out their design they will proudly take home. Teachers will learn about pathways and career opportunities and will tour a local machining company to discover career connections that will increase students' knowledge of class to career connections! Attendees should bring their own laptop!
4-17-25 (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
180 Days of Awesome and The Rooted School- Building Rooted Relationships with Staff & Students on an SEL Level - Monica Genta @ Jersey Community High School Auditorium
180 Days of School = 180 Days of Awesome! Awesome is all around us. Every day you walk into your school something amazing is bound to happen. Some days that awesome is easy to see, it comes in the form of laughter, academic progress, achieving goals, and building relationships with kids. Some days that awesome is nearly impossible to see amongst all the meetings, curriculum changes, displeased parents, and behavior concerns. Here is the cool part, focusing on the awesome has the power to turn each day of education into an exciting adventure in learning. Come along with me on this 180 day quest as we learn to focus on those little awesome moments that have the power to change everything. Because sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference!
The Rooted School- Building Rooted Relationships with Staff & Students on an SEL Level
Strong relationships with students and staff are the backbone to all learning! Sometimes it feels like people are building walls around growing in this relationship. But where there is a wall, we can learn to build a bridge. Come explore how creating an atmosphere that is open, exciting, and fun for students and staff allows them to discover their unique interests, skills, and strengths as individuals. Let’s build a level of trustworthiness among all and learn how to turn a school into a family. This session is filled with activities and lessons that help build deeply rooted relationships within any school setting.
May 2025
5-6-25 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
ROE 40/ROE 51 Tech Director Meeting @ Sangamon-Menard Regional Office of Education, 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703
5-8-25 9-3:30 pm (Carlinville ROE, FREE)
Tinkercad & Other Tech Tools to Engage Students with STEM Concepts (4th-12th grade)
At least 10 registrants need to be signed up by April 24th in order for the workshop to occur!
Co-led by Kelly Remijan (ROE 40), Lisa Schwartz (LTC-West Central Illinois)
(5.5 PD credit to all attendees)
Teachers (4th-12th grade) will explore how to incorporate Tinkercad into the math, science, or computer classroom. Teachers will design their very own object with TinkerCad which will be printed using a 3D printer. Teachers will learn about Spheros and also discover free tech tools (pattern blocks, sweethome3d, flipanim, Phet.Colorado.EDU, Physlets.org/tracker, GIS, Desmos) that add in the teaching, learning, and application of STEM topics. Classroom teachers and technology teachers can attend this workshop together or individually. Attendees should bring their own laptop!
June 2025
6-12-25 (9-3:30 pm) @ Jerseyville ROE, FREE
Bringing Space to the Midwest: Transforming K-12 Classrooms into Launchpads for Space Exploration through Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Career Connections
At least 12 registrants need be signed up by May 29th in order for the workshop to occur!
Led by Jackie Blumer
(5.5 IL PD credit to all attendees)
Description: K-12 teachers will explore Space connections in this interactive workshop where they will learn how to bring real-world STEM and math applications into their classrooms through practical strategies, hands-on activities, and free resources to inspire students through space science, engineering, and mathematics. Led by an experienced STEM educator and space advocate, this interactive workshop will include: 1) A Broad Overview of Space Education: Discover the latest missions, emerging technologies, and the growing role of space in our everyday lives,2) Math in Space: Explore how math is essential to space exploration, from calculating rocket trajectories to designing space habitats and analyzing planetary data, 3) Space & STEM Careers: Learn about the diverse career paths in aerospace, engineering, and space science, and how to connect students with real-world opportunities, 4). Hands-On Classroom Activities: Engage in space-themed engineering challenges, coding simulations, and model-building exercises adaptable for all grade levels, 5), Free Resources & Support: Gain access to no-cost educational materials and classroom programs from organizations like NASA, AIAA, Space Foundation, and Limitless Space Institute, 6) Implementation & Funding: Learn how to integrate space education into your curriculum and discover funding sources to support your efforts.
July 2025
7-14-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
Summer Athletic Coaches Conference @ The Gateway Center - Collinsville, IL
Join your fellow coaches and athletic directors from schools all over southwestern Illinois. We will have a chance to have some fun, collaborate, network, and hear from some amazing keynote speakers!
Mindful Monday's w/ Matt - FREE
Join ROE #40 for Mindful Mondays where we will learn, explore, discuss, challenge boundaries, and move with intention. Come prepared to write a little bit, join in online discussions, learn what it means to be human, and participate in self-care strategies including breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and yoga. Registered Yoga Teacher and ROE 40 Mindfulness/SEL Coach Matt Weld will lead these one-hour virtual sessions brought to FREE you by the ISBE SEL hub grant. Participants will receive an hour of PD for each session they attend. Each session will be different so feel free to attend as many as you'd like.
Feb 24th
Mar 10, 24
Apr 21, 28
May 19
2-18-25 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) - This workshop is full!
ISBE Financial Services Workshop (for admin and bookkeepers) - Winter session @Jerseyville ROE 40
This workshop will provide fundamental knowledge and skills for superintendents, bookkeepers, and the learning community that include Financial Forecasting (Financial Profile Score), Budget Amendments and Limitation of Admin Costs, Grant Expenditure Reporting, Evidence-Based Funding (EBF), Grants (Listing of Funding Opportunities/Specific Grant Contacts), Audit and Annual Financial Report (Preparing for Auditors), and Site-Based Expenditure Reporting (Preparation for Reporting). We will provide a Basic Bookkeeper Guide which outlines daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and why these are important for financial purposes. More knowledge and information including Illinois Accounting Rules - Part 100, Fund Transfers, and FRIS System and Reporting. Please bring with you any specific questions you may have at this time. Feel free to bring in examples, ledgers, budget amendment documents, and if you want to dig deeper into financial forecasting please bring a laptop and we will get you set up with a forecasting tool this day. Some of this will be review from the Fall workshop, but anyone who did not attend the Fall workshop can still benefit from this Spring workshop.
February 19, 2025 | Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL | 9:00am - 3:30pm
PEP Con 2025
3rd Annual Positivity, Energy, and Purpose Conference
Join us as we hear keynotes from Danny Brassell, Aaron Davis, and John O'Leary. For more info visit: https://newdirectionseducation.weebly.com/pepcon.html
2-20-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
ROE 40 Special Education Support Committee Meetings
Calling all special education teachers, coordinators, and administrators! Please join us for quarterly meetings of all ROE 40 districts to collaborate in providing the best birth to post-secondary opportunities for our students. Meetings will give educators the chance to meet each other and be informed of the regional resources available. Examples of meeting topics could include PUNS, STEP, Transition, funding availability and other supports available in our region.
Thursday, February 20
Tuesday, May 6
2-20-25 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) Virtual
STEM & Careers: Engineers at Work (In Celebration of National Engineers Week)
In celebration of National Engineers Week occurring in February, teachers will learn about STEM & careers involving nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, and mechanical engineering. Current engineers in the field, along with an engineering student in his final year of university, will present LIVE via Zoom sharing what they do, how math & science is applied in their field, what technology is used, qualities/skills/training needed for the job, how they got interested in pursuing their careers, professional organizations they below to, activities that teachers can do to connect engineering and to encourage students to consider engineering. Following the presentation, time remaining will be given for teachers to ask questions. Don't miss this great opportunity to increase your knowledge & take back what you learn to broaden your students' knowledge of class to career connections! (A Zoom link will be sent to those who register)
2-20-25 (1-2:30 p.m.) Virtual
School Guidance Counselor Training: Supporting Homeless Students on the Path to College
Join the McKinney-Vento ROE 3 & 40 team for specialized training designed to equip school guidance counselors with essential tools to assist homeless students in preparing for college. This session will cover critical topics such as completing the FAFSA, working with college House liaisons, and accessing resources from IBHE staff. Empower your counseling practices and make a lasting impact on the lives of students experiencing homelessness. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and support students on their journey to higher education.
This training will be held virtually on February 20, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. This training is FREE to attend. Each participant will receive 1.5 PD hours. A Google Meet link will be sent out prior to the training.
Register here: https://forms.gle/p1StHoDYe73Ljfni8
2-26-25 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Poverty Simulation Training Event: Understanding and Addressing Poverty in Our Communities @ Litchfield CUSD #12 Professional Development Center, 1100 Old Rt 66, Litchfield, IL
Join us to rethink what it truly means to live in poverty. This interactive workshop will expand your understanding and foster greater compassion for the challenges many in our community face. You’ll leave with actionable insights and a renewed commitment to being part of the solution. This eye-opening experience offers participants a chance to deepen their awareness of the daily struggles of those living with limited resources and constant stress. Through a dynamic Poverty Simulation, licensed by the Missouri Community Action Network (MCAN), attendees will step into the shoes of individuals and families in poverty, navigating the challenges of securing food, shelter, and other necessities over a simulated month (divided into four 15-minute weeks).
Participants will engage with community institutions, resource providers, and the complexities of living on the edge, gaining a deeper appreciation for the obstacles many face.
March 2025
3-4-25 (8:30-2:30 p.m.)
Google Level 1 Certification @ Jerseyville ROE
Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Join our upcoming Google Educator Level 1 workshop! This workshop will break down the Google Educator Level 1 Certification into smaller segments while preparing you for the exam. Each segment will cover different Google-related topics, including Chrome and Slides, Drive and Docs, Gmail and Calendar, Classroom, Forms and Sheets, and test prep tips. Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. Educators who pass the certification test can promote their status with a personal certificate and badge. Certification lasts 36 months. Don't miss this opportunity to grow professionally and earn a valuable certification to add to your resume immediately.
3-4-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.) - This workshop is cancelled and rescheduled for July 14th
Area 5 Spring Athletic Coaches Conference @ The Gateway Center - Collinsville, IL
3-11-25 (9-3:30 p.m.)
AA #1801 Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model @ Jerseyville ROE
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. This academy, in combination with administrator academy 3000, satisfies the teacher evaluator retraining requirement.
3-11-25 (9-10:30 a.m. OR 1-2:30 p.m.)
McKinney-Vento Nurses Workshop at the Litchfield CUSD #12 Professional Development Center
This training will feature a McKinney-Vento Homeless Education presentation led by your Regional Homeless Liaison. There will also be a roundtable discussion where nurses can discuss common issues and best practices. In addition, staff can:
- Submit receipts for the nurse's homeless voucher funding.
- Brainstorm additional spending options before the end date of 3/15/25.
- Each attendee will receive head lice supplies as part of the session.
The cost to attend this session is $15/participant and drink/snacks will be provided at each session. Each participant will receive 1.5 PD hours.
https://forms.gle/mdrmbrKV3faa3FSk8
3-12-25 (9-10:30 a.m. OR 1-2:30 p.m.)
McKinney-Vento Nurses Workshop at the Vandalia ROE #3 Professional Development Center
This training will feature a McKinney-Vento Homeless Education presentation led by your Regional Homeless Liaison. There will also be a roundtable discussion where nurses can discuss common issues and best practices. In addition, staff can:
- Submit receipts for the nurse's homeless voucher funding.
- Brainstorm additional spending options before the end date of 3/15/25.
- Each attendee will receive head lice supplies as part of the session.
The cost to attend this session is $15/participant and drink/snacks will be provided at each session. Each participant will receive 1.5 PD hours.
https://forms.gle/UGH7BZTHXcoyBLnB8
3-12-25 (8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
STEM Educator Field trip to SIUE
The STEM Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides a variety of programming and services to broaden STEM education throughout the region. From organizing and hosting engaging STEM events to developing and testing innovative curricula, the team of researchers, educators, and creators works to define best practices in STEM initiatives.
Visit the SIUE STEM Center to see the equipment lending library, try some of the hands-on demonstrations, and talk with our STEM education staff about recent projects and opportunities to partner!
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, remote from 3:45-5:00 pm
Text Selection for Beginning & Independent Readers - Register
3-13-25 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
The Ins and Outs of 504s
A 504 plan is mainly designed to “level the playing field” providing assistance to students to make sure they have an equal chance at education. So, one might ask how that is different from an IEP. This workshop will discuss the differences between Section 504 and IDEA, comparing and contrasting the two, the history of 504, and an overview of Section 504 from how to write these plans to the accommodations that make sense depending on the need. Accommodations can include: sitting in a certain place or with a certain desk or chair in the classroom, extra time on tests and assignments, for example. 504s also now allow for Medicaid reimbursement, which will be discussed. Finally, we will discuss how to address working with challenging parents. Presented by Dr. Christine Mitchell-Endsley. Dr. Mitchell-Endsley is a school psychologist for the Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative psychologist. In 2016 she was named the Illinois School Psychologist of the Year by the Illinois School Psychologist Association Convention.
3-25-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
AA 3000 Illinois Performance Evaluation Retraining: Student Growth @Jerseyville ROE office
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. This workshop in combination with a teacher practice admin academy (such as #1448, #1451, #1452, or #1801) meets ISBE's retraining requirements for teacher evaluators.
3-27-25 (3:30-4:30 pm) (Virtual, FREE)
Literacy and Math Across the Curriculum (PreK-8)
Led by Amber Nash (ELA Specialist for ROE 40) & Kelly Remijan (Math Specialist for ROE 40)
(1 IL PD credit to all attendees)
Description: Prek-8 teachers will gain new strategies, activities, and resources to help integrate literacy and math connections within the classroom.
3-28-25 (9:00-11:00 a.m.)
Dyscalculia: Brain Science, Characteristics, and Strategies that Work - Virtual Session
This presentation will explore the brain science behind dyscalculia. We will talk about attributes of students that have dyscalculia, and we will discuss the multi-modal techniques that work best for these students. Participants will be given basic free screeners that can help teachers to identify areas of student weakness, and participants will be empowered with instructional practices that can meet the needs of students with specific learning disabilities.
April 2025
4-1-25 (8:30-2:30 p.m.)
Drones in the Classroom: Coding, STEM, and Preparing for the Future @ Jerseyville ROE
The use of drones is rapidly expanding across various industries, presenting new and exciting opportunities for students to engage in STEM learning and develop skills relevant to the future workforce. This hands-on workshop will explore how codeable drones can be seamlessly integrated into the classroom to foster coding skills, spark an interest in STEM, and prepare students for the ever-changing technological landscape. This workshop is only open to the first 10 registrants!
4-8-25 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
ROE 40/ROE 51 Tech Director Meeting @ Sangamon-Menard Regional Office of Education, 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, remote from 3:45-5:00 pm
Connecting the IL Comprehensive Literacy Plan - Register
4-10-25 9-3:30 pm (Carlinville ROE, FREE)
Math & Machining (5th-12th grade)
Led by Kelly Remijan in collaboration with Southwestern Illinois College
(5.5 IL PD credit to all attendees)
Teachers (5th-12th grade) with no prior knowledge of CNC machines, also known as Computer Numerical Machines, will learn how CNC machines can be used to connect math concepts and problem solving to other curriculum associated with computer programming, technology, and science. Teachers will gain hands-on experience by participating in lessons involving the graphing of ordered pairs to create shapes and symbols leading to a final project where they will create their own design, generate a computer program, and utilize CNC machine to cut out their design they will proudly take home. Teachers will learn about pathways and career opportunities and will tour a local machining company to discover career connections that will increase students' knowledge of class to career connections! Attendees should bring their own laptop!
4-17-25 (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
180 Days of Awesome and The Rooted School- Building Rooted Relationships with Staff & Students on an SEL Level - Monica Genta @ Jersey Community High School Auditorium
180 Days of School = 180 Days of Awesome! Awesome is all around us. Every day you walk into your school something amazing is bound to happen. Some days that awesome is easy to see, it comes in the form of laughter, academic progress, achieving goals, and building relationships with kids. Some days that awesome is nearly impossible to see amongst all the meetings, curriculum changes, displeased parents, and behavior concerns. Here is the cool part, focusing on the awesome has the power to turn each day of education into an exciting adventure in learning. Come along with me on this 180 day quest as we learn to focus on those little awesome moments that have the power to change everything. Because sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference!
The Rooted School- Building Rooted Relationships with Staff & Students on an SEL Level
Strong relationships with students and staff are the backbone to all learning! Sometimes it feels like people are building walls around growing in this relationship. But where there is a wall, we can learn to build a bridge. Come explore how creating an atmosphere that is open, exciting, and fun for students and staff allows them to discover their unique interests, skills, and strengths as individuals. Let’s build a level of trustworthiness among all and learn how to turn a school into a family. This session is filled with activities and lessons that help build deeply rooted relationships within any school setting.
May 2025
5-6-25 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
ROE 40/ROE 51 Tech Director Meeting @ Sangamon-Menard Regional Office of Education, 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703
5-8-25 9-3:30 pm (Carlinville ROE, FREE)
Tinkercad & Other Tech Tools to Engage Students with STEM Concepts (4th-12th grade)
At least 10 registrants need to be signed up by April 24th in order for the workshop to occur!
Co-led by Kelly Remijan (ROE 40), Lisa Schwartz (LTC-West Central Illinois)
(5.5 PD credit to all attendees)
Teachers (4th-12th grade) will explore how to incorporate Tinkercad into the math, science, or computer classroom. Teachers will design their very own object with TinkerCad which will be printed using a 3D printer. Teachers will learn about Spheros and also discover free tech tools (pattern blocks, sweethome3d, flipanim, Phet.Colorado.EDU, Physlets.org/tracker, GIS, Desmos) that add in the teaching, learning, and application of STEM topics. Classroom teachers and technology teachers can attend this workshop together or individually. Attendees should bring their own laptop!
June 2025
6-12-25 (9-3:30 pm) @ Jerseyville ROE, FREE
Bringing Space to the Midwest: Transforming K-12 Classrooms into Launchpads for Space Exploration through Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Career Connections
At least 12 registrants need be signed up by May 29th in order for the workshop to occur!
Led by Jackie Blumer
(5.5 IL PD credit to all attendees)
Description: K-12 teachers will explore Space connections in this interactive workshop where they will learn how to bring real-world STEM and math applications into their classrooms through practical strategies, hands-on activities, and free resources to inspire students through space science, engineering, and mathematics. Led by an experienced STEM educator and space advocate, this interactive workshop will include: 1) A Broad Overview of Space Education: Discover the latest missions, emerging technologies, and the growing role of space in our everyday lives,2) Math in Space: Explore how math is essential to space exploration, from calculating rocket trajectories to designing space habitats and analyzing planetary data, 3) Space & STEM Careers: Learn about the diverse career paths in aerospace, engineering, and space science, and how to connect students with real-world opportunities, 4). Hands-On Classroom Activities: Engage in space-themed engineering challenges, coding simulations, and model-building exercises adaptable for all grade levels, 5), Free Resources & Support: Gain access to no-cost educational materials and classroom programs from organizations like NASA, AIAA, Space Foundation, and Limitless Space Institute, 6) Implementation & Funding: Learn how to integrate space education into your curriculum and discover funding sources to support your efforts.
July 2025
7-14-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
Summer Athletic Coaches Conference @ The Gateway Center - Collinsville, IL
Join your fellow coaches and athletic directors from schools all over southwestern Illinois. We will have a chance to have some fun, collaborate, network, and hear from some amazing keynote speakers!
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TeachIllinois is a 100% online, center for educator professional development. Educators can either self-register, or districts can bulk register their staffs. Upon completion of the material, learners will complete the ISBE Seminar Evaluation Form, after which, the official ISBE Evidence of Completion form will be made available. Many of the e-learning courses are currently free. New content is added every month, and we welcome suggestions for future courses. Our e-learning platform is robust enough that a PD provider (such as a District) could subscribe and create their own ‘channel’.
For questions, please contact Matt Weld, Director of Learning Technology for Area 5: [email protected] FREE - Online Book Studies 100% Asynchronous 2024-25 |
ROE 40 Professional Development
Director of School Improvement ROE #40
Dr. Ryan Wamser - [email protected]
Dr. Ryan Wamser - [email protected]