Principals are more than leaders - they're teammates, coaches, and cheerleaders rolled into one. As we start Principal Appreciation Week, we honor those who bring people together to achieve greatness.
Principal Appreciation Day provides school communities an opportunity to publicly recognize the work, commitment and importance of principals, assistant principals, and deans throughout the state. We join the Illinois Principals Association in inviting all teachers, school staff, students, parents, and community members to perform some act of appreciation on Friday, October 24, 2025 to acknowledge the leadership of building administrators in our region's public and private schools.
#ThankAPrincipal
https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/
Principal Appreciation Day provides school communities an opportunity to publicly recognize the work, commitment and importance of principals, assistant principals, and deans throughout the state. We join the Illinois Principals Association in inviting all teachers, school staff, students, parents, and community members to perform some act of appreciation on Friday, October 24, 2025 to acknowledge the leadership of building administrators in our region's public and private schools.
#ThankAPrincipal
https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/
Today, we kick off Principal Appreciation Week and take a moment to recognize the incredible work and dedication of our principal, Tammy Caldwell.
Mrs. Caldwell continues to be a guiding force for our schools, providing unwavering support, mentorship, and leadership. Her commitment to our students, staff, and the success of our schools is truly inspiring.
We are grateful for her tireless efforts and the positive impact she has made on our school community.
No matter how big or small a school is, the principal sets the tone and the focus. We know our school programs are guided by a Golden Rule-type philosophy and interest in trying to do what is best for children. Keep up the good work, Principal Tammy Caldwell!
Mrs. Caldwell continues to be a guiding force for our schools, providing unwavering support, mentorship, and leadership. Her commitment to our students, staff, and the success of our schools is truly inspiring.
We are grateful for her tireless efforts and the positive impact she has made on our school community.
No matter how big or small a school is, the principal sets the tone and the focus. We know our school programs are guided by a Golden Rule-type philosophy and interest in trying to do what is best for children. Keep up the good work, Principal Tammy Caldwell!
🚨 Don’t let these math PDs disappear!
💡 AI in the Math Classroom (8:30–11:00)
💬 SEL in the Math Classroom (1:00–3:30)
Both on Oct. 22 — both hands-on and full of ideas you can use right away!
But hurry… they’ll be cancelled soon if we don’t fill those seats! 🪑
➡️ Register now: www.roe30.org
💡 AI in the Math Classroom (8:30–11:00)
💬 SEL in the Math Classroom (1:00–3:30)
Both on Oct. 22 — both hands-on and full of ideas you can use right away!
But hurry… they’ll be cancelled soon if we don’t fill those seats! 🪑
➡️ Register now: www.roe30.org
It's a packed house today at our ROE #30 Annual Teachers' Institute!
👩🏫✨ Imagine grading faster, planning smarter, and saving time for what really matters—your students!
That’s the power of AI in the classroom. 💡
Join us for AI 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Future-Proof Your Class
where you’ll:
🤖 Learn the basics
🔍 See AI in action
🎒 Leave with ready-to-use tools
📅 October 17 | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Lunch provided by Grand Canyon University
Let’s turn “someday” technology into today’s teacher toolkit! 💥
Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
That’s the power of AI in the classroom. 💡
Join us for AI 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Future-Proof Your Class
where you’ll:
🤖 Learn the basics
🔍 See AI in action
🎒 Leave with ready-to-use tools
📅 October 17 | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Lunch provided by Grand Canyon University
Let’s turn “someday” technology into today’s teacher toolkit! 💥
Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
📚 Missed our September PD events at ROE #30? Don’t worry—you won’t want to miss what’s coming in October! 🎉 We’ve got something for everyone.
👉 Explore all upcoming opportunities here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
👉 Explore all upcoming opportunities here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Celebrate those who make a difference every day! The deadline to submit your nominations for ISBE’s 2026 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards is Oct. 1 – only 1 week away. There is no limit to the number of nominations that can be submitted by an individual and with six professional categories, every deserving educator should be celebrated. Submit your nomination today.
#TWETOY2026
https://okt.to/tZeLv6
🚨 Screens. Social Media. Schools. 🚨
We see it every day—the impact of technology on our students. But what does the research really say?
Join us for Smartphones, Social Media, and Schools, an engaging PD session inspired by The Anxious Generation 📖.
👉 Gain insight.
👉 Share reflections.
👉 Walk away with strategies.
📅 October 2, 2025 | 9–11 a.m.
📍 Murphysboro, IL | 💲25
Led by Dr. Julie Bullard 🎓. Don’t miss this important conversation!
We see it every day—the impact of technology on our students. But what does the research really say?
Join us for Smartphones, Social Media, and Schools, an engaging PD session inspired by The Anxious Generation 📖.
👉 Gain insight.
👉 Share reflections.
👉 Walk away with strategies.
📅 October 2, 2025 | 9–11 a.m.
📍 Murphysboro, IL | 💲25
Led by Dr. Julie Bullard 🎓. Don’t miss this important conversation!
Only 3 spots are filled—help us reach higher participation so we can bring this powerful training to life! 🙌
✨ Google’s Latest and Greatest ✨
📅 Sept 18 | ⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | 💲25
Discover fresh updates & hidden gems like:
🤖 Gemini AI
🔍 Google Labs
🎬 Veo & Vids
⏳ Save time
🎨 Spark creativity
🚀 Unlock new possibilities
Don’t miss out—grab your spot today and be part of this hands-on, future-focused session! 🌟
👉 Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events before it’s too late!
Free PD event at John A. Logan College upcoming later this month for physical education. See the pic below for details.
Need PD credit hours to boost the learning that occurs in your classroom? Check out these fall PD events from ROE #30. More events are frequently added to our webpage as well at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events.
Today was the first day we hosted students at our new location for our alternative education programs in Murphysboro! We are thrilled to have the chance to move into our new site and we had a great team ready to welcome our students today.
Thank you to Principal Tammy Caldwell and the entire COPE/SOAR Murphysboro team for a great first day! We wish you a successful 2025-2026 school year!
Thank you to Principal Tammy Caldwell and the entire COPE/SOAR Murphysboro team for a great first day! We wish you a successful 2025-2026 school year!
🤝 Real Talk. Real Connection. Real Growth.
This series of Counselor and Social Worker Roundtables is your chance to dig into the real stuff—mental health, trauma-informed practices, self-care, school culture, and more—all while surrounded by supportive colleagues who get it. 💛
📅 4 Powerful Sessions:
Sept 22 | Nov 5 | Feb 3 | Apr 1
🕘 9–11 AM | 📍Murphysboro, IL
🎟️ Register now: ROE30 PD Events
✨ Come as you are, leave with fresh ideas and renewed energy.
This series of Counselor and Social Worker Roundtables is your chance to dig into the real stuff—mental health, trauma-informed practices, self-care, school culture, and more—all while surrounded by supportive colleagues who get it. 💛
📅 4 Powerful Sessions:
Sept 22 | Nov 5 | Feb 3 | Apr 1
🕘 9–11 AM | 📍Murphysboro, IL
🎟️ Register now: ROE30 PD Events
✨ Come as you are, leave with fresh ideas and renewed energy.
📣 Say it Loud, Say it Proud: Your District’s Story Matters!
Learn how to craft compelling narratives for every platform—social media, media interviews, community forums & more. Walk away with tools that work and stories that stick. 💬
🗓️ Sept 17 | 🕤 9:30–Noon | 💰 $25
Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s make your district’s story unforgettable! 🌟
Learn how to craft compelling narratives for every platform—social media, media interviews, community forums & more. Walk away with tools that work and stories that stick. 💬
🗓️ Sept 17 | 🕤 9:30–Noon | 💰 $25
Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s make your district’s story unforgettable! 🌟
Ready to level up your literacy instruction? 🚀 Join our LETRS Cohort starting August 4th!
LETRS gives educators powerful, Science of Reading strategies to support language and literacy development in any curriculum. 🙌✨
✅ 4 in-person sessions
✅ Weekly virtual lessons
✅ $450 investment in your growth
💌 Spots are limited! Email jbullard@roe30.org to grab your spot today and join a community of educators committed to making reading success possible for all students! 🌟
LETRS gives educators powerful, Science of Reading strategies to support language and literacy development in any curriculum. 🙌✨
✅ 4 in-person sessions
✅ Weekly virtual lessons
✅ $450 investment in your growth
💌 Spots are limited! Email jbullard@roe30.org to grab your spot today and join a community of educators committed to making reading success possible for all students! 🌟
NEW JOB POSTING: Alternative Education Program Teacher for 2025-2026. ROE 30 has expanded our alternative education programming with a new classroom located in the Carbondale area. This classroom will be supported by a Dean of Students and other support staff. ROE 30 is now seeking applicants for a teacher to serve in the alternative education classroom located in Carbondale for the next school year. For more details, including how to apply, see the job posting on the IASA Job Bank at this link:
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/94606/FullTime-Alternative-Teacher/job-details
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/94606/FullTime-Alternative-Teacher/job-details
🌟✨ Calling All Educators & Leaders! ✨🌟
We’ve been busy bees 🐝 planning a lineup of fresh, inspiring professional learning events just for YOU! Whether you’re a teacher looking to sharpen your practice or an administrator ready to lead with impact, we have something waiting to energize your year. 🚀
👀 Take a peek at what’s coming up!
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
We’ve been busy bees 🐝 planning a lineup of fresh, inspiring professional learning events just for YOU! Whether you’re a teacher looking to sharpen your practice or an administrator ready to lead with impact, we have something waiting to energize your year. 🚀
👀 Take a peek at what’s coming up!
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Thank you to all of the event sponsors who helped make today's Coats for Kids Golf Scramble a success! We appreciate your support!
Did your license expire on June 30? Don’t let your PEL or ELS-CTE lapse! Renew in ELIS by Aug. 31! Unsure how? This site breaks down the process: https://okt.to/4phndN
Coats for Kids, Inc., Observes 34th Annual Fundraiser and Golf Scramble on Monday. July 21
For 34 years, the members of the Egyptian Building and Construction Trades Council have raised money to help school children across Southern Illinois purchase coats and other clothing items through the Coats for Kids, Inc. organization. Once again, they are hosting their Coats for Kids Golf Scramble this Monday, July 21, 2025. Golfers will again gather at the Franklin County Country Club south of West Frankfort for this good cause with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the scramble running from 8 a.m. to just after 12 noon.
As a steady presence in the area, Coats for Kids, Inc., through the Egyptian Building Trades, has raised over $654,897 to meet the clothing needs of over 12,3178 children. Schools participate in the program by identifying kids to their Regional Office of Education, who then shop for the new coats and other clothing items for the students.
The program is administered by three Regional Superintendent of Schools who cover an 18-county area – Lorie LeQuatte (ROE #21: Franklin-Johnson-Massac-Williamson Counties), Matthew Hickam (ROE #30: Alexander-Jackson-Perry-Pulaski-Union Counties), and Dr. Beth Rister (ROE #20: Edwards-Gallatin-Hamilton-Hardin- Pope-Saline-Wabash-Wayne-White Counties) – who distribute the funds raised in the program and cover administrative and overhead costs.
Although the golf event is Monday, tax deductible contributions can still be made by calling ROE #21 at (618) 438-9711.
In late fall, teachers and school staff in schools across the area request the coats and clothing for children in need in their schools and then go shopping for them. This has been an important program for these kids for over a generation.
“We continue to see the generosity of the working men and women of organized labor and the Egyptian Building Trades across the region year after year as they give for this long running program,” said Coats for Kids, Inc., President Matt Donkin. “The care they show is one of those things that makes this region special.”
For 34 years, the members of the Egyptian Building and Construction Trades Council have raised money to help school children across Southern Illinois purchase coats and other clothing items through the Coats for Kids, Inc. organization. Once again, they are hosting their Coats for Kids Golf Scramble this Monday, July 21, 2025. Golfers will again gather at the Franklin County Country Club south of West Frankfort for this good cause with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the scramble running from 8 a.m. to just after 12 noon.
As a steady presence in the area, Coats for Kids, Inc., through the Egyptian Building Trades, has raised over $654,897 to meet the clothing needs of over 12,3178 children. Schools participate in the program by identifying kids to their Regional Office of Education, who then shop for the new coats and other clothing items for the students.
The program is administered by three Regional Superintendent of Schools who cover an 18-county area – Lorie LeQuatte (ROE #21: Franklin-Johnson-Massac-Williamson Counties), Matthew Hickam (ROE #30: Alexander-Jackson-Perry-Pulaski-Union Counties), and Dr. Beth Rister (ROE #20: Edwards-Gallatin-Hamilton-Hardin- Pope-Saline-Wabash-Wayne-White Counties) – who distribute the funds raised in the program and cover administrative and overhead costs.
Although the golf event is Monday, tax deductible contributions can still be made by calling ROE #21 at (618) 438-9711.
In late fall, teachers and school staff in schools across the area request the coats and clothing for children in need in their schools and then go shopping for them. This has been an important program for these kids for over a generation.
“We continue to see the generosity of the working men and women of organized labor and the Egyptian Building Trades across the region year after year as they give for this long running program,” said Coats for Kids, Inc., President Matt Donkin. “The care they show is one of those things that makes this region special.”
