🍎 Did you know ROE #30 can help you become a substitute teacher?

If you've ever thought about stepping into the classroom, we can help you navigate the process! 🙌

📚 Licensure assistance
📝 Substitute information
🏫 Connections to opportunities in our region

Your next adventure might just be in a classroom! ✏️

👉 Get started at roe30.org

📣 EARLY CAREER PRINCIPALS — this one is for you!

The principalship can be incredibly rewarding...but no one said you have to figure everything out by yourself.

ROE #30's Early Career Principal Meetings provide a place for newer school leaders to connect, ask questions, share experiences, and learn alongside others who understand the job.

Our first meeting of the year is coming up!

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 ROE #30 Administrative Center
🎤 Facilitated by Stephanie Posey
💲 FREE

Know an early career principal who could benefit from this network? Tag them or send this their way! 💙

👉 Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

New book study opportunity where you can learn and connect with educators from across Southern Illinois! 🎉

Join authors Dr. Brandy Fuehne and Dr. Dee Ann Schnautz for a virtual, asynchronous book study featuring 10 Techniques to Get Students Talking.

Explore low-prep, high-impact, research-based strategies you can put to use in your classroom right away!

What: 10 Techniques to get Students Talking Book Study.
Cost: This is a NO COST opportunity for our Area VI educators, courtesy of the SEL Hub. 🥳
Book: Participants will need to purchase their own books from Amazon for $18.22. Please ensure your book arrives prior to Monday, September 14, 2026. You may find the book here: https://a.co/d/01XNpr9u
Time Frame of Study: September 14 – November 14, 2026.
PD Credit: 8 hours of PD credit will be issued at the completion of the study.


Register Today at https://forms.gle/fURyasMZyBx2TUbC6

EMPLOYERS — Register Today! ROE 21/ROE 30 4th ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR October 28th, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Located at THE PAVILION 1602 Sioux Dr. • Marion, Illinois REGISTER TODAY AT THIS LINK: https://siwdb.org/roe-career-fair-registration-form/ FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Andrew Dillman at adillman@roe21.org Or, Call: 618-438-9711 SPONSORED BY • Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) • Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) • Man-Tra-Con Corporation • Regional Economic Development Co. (REDCO) • Regional Office of Education (ROE) 21 • Regional Office of Education (ROE) 30 • Southern Illinois Now

🍎✨ SEPTEMBER IS PACKED WITH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AT ROE #30!

New school year, new opportunities to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow! 🙌 Check out what’s coming up this September:

📊 SEPT. 2 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
AA 1452: Designing Data-Driven Professional Development Based on Summative Evaluations
👩‍🏫 Melanie Andrews, ROE #13
💲 $200

🌱 SEPT. 9 | 9:00–11:00 AM
Early Career Principal Meeting
👩‍🏫 Stephanie Posey
🎉 FREE

🏫 SEPT. 16 | 9:00–11:00 AM
Principal Meeting
👩‍🏫 Stephanie Posey
🎉 FREE

📚 SEPT. 17 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
LETRS, Volume 2
👩‍🏫 Christie Johnson, SLDSP
🚨 Registration is CLOSED

💻 SEPT. 24 | 12:30–3:00 PM
The Connected Classroom: Tools & Strategies for Digital Learning
👩‍💻 Emily Flach, LTC
💲 Just $25

🤝 SEPT. 30 | 12:30–3:00 PM
Social Worker/Counselor Roundtable
👩‍🏫 Robyn Davis
🎉 FREE

🍂 Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, explore new technology, connect with colleagues, or add new strategies to your toolbox, there’s something happening for you at ROE #30 this September!

📅 Save the dates, tag a colleague who should join you, and get registered!

🔗 Find all of our upcoming opportunities at www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

🎒 When a student struggles with attendance, ROE #30 is here to help.

Our Truancy Services team works to provide support surrounding student attendance through the Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP).

Because attendance isn't just about being in a seat—it's about keeping students connected to school and moving toward success. 💙

🏫 Schools can also access our Truancy Referral information through roe30.org.

Sharing from the Learning Technology Center of Illinois - our friends at the LTC: K-12 LEADERS ❇️ Are you eager to build durable, impactful AI policies for your district? The LTC is convening a year-long, cross-functional cohort of rural Illinois school districts dedicated to helping them build the AI policies, guidance, and teacher training plans they need — without relying on outside consultants. We're looking for 10 rural, NCES-defined Illinois school districts that are ready to commit real leadership time to this timely goal. Share your interest now and learn more about the cohort ⤵️ 📝 SHORT INTEREST SURVEY | https://forms.ltcillinois.org/f/ruralai 🔗 LEARN MORE | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jOmQVcnYvOQMyhl86Ku40qsBVm6tIG9wMkQD_fVKuow/edit?usp=sharing 👏 Made possible by funds from aiEDU's Community Catalyst Program

💻🧠 Calling all school technology leaders!

Sometimes the best professional learning starts with a simple question: “How are you handling this in your district?” 🙋

ROE #30’s Technology Roundtables are a FREE opportunity to connect with colleagues, share what’s working, troubleshoot challenges, and talk about what’s happening right now at the intersection of education and technology.

💡 Bring your questions.
🎉 Share your successes.
🛠️ Brainstorm solutions.
🤝 Connect with others doing the same work.

Facilitated by Emily Flach from the Learning Technology Center

📅 2026–2027 Dates:
🔵 October 22
🟣 December 16
🟡 February 18
🟢 May 6

⏰ All sessions: 12:30–2:30 PM
📍 ROE #30 | 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro
💲 FREE!

Technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in education + IT are welcome!

Collaborate • Troubleshoot • Connect • Share 🚀

👉 Register at: www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

💻 November 18 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Virtual🤝💬 School Social Workers & School Counselors—this space is for YOU!

ROE #30’s Social Worker & Counselor Roundtables are back for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉

These gatherings are all about three things:

🤝 CONNECTION — Meet and connect with other school counselors and social workers who understand your work.

💡 COLLABORATION — Share resources, ideas, SEL activities, trauma-informed practices, strategies for challenging situations, and more.

❤️ CARE — Talk with colleagues who understand the unique challenges of your role while exploring ways to support yourself and your team.

📅 2026–2027 Dates:
🔴 September 30 | 12:30–3:00 PM | In Person
💻 November 18 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Virtual
🔴 February 3 | 12:30–3:00 PM | In Person
💻 April 7 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Virtual

✨ CPDUs offered!

📍 In-person sessions: ROE #30, 101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro

Come connect with people who get what you do—and leave with new ideas, resources, and support! 💙❤️

👉 Register at: www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

🖐️ ROE #30 does fingerprinting and background checks!

We are a State of Illinois Licensed Digital Livescan Vendor and can complete state and/or FBI background checks for Illinois agencies that require them.

Even better—appointments are available at our Murphysboro, Anna, and Pinckneyville locations! 📍

Need fingerprints? You may not have to travel far. 🚗💨

👉 Learn more or schedule an appointment at roe30.org

📣 LOCATION CHANGE!

Our Attendance & Truancy Training is coming up this Wednesday!

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 NEW LOCATION: Davis McCann Center
15 North 14th Street, Murphysboro

Join us as we look at updates and supports designed to strengthen student attendance, connection, and engagement. Be sure to bring a laptop or other electronic device.

We’ll cover:
✅ New personnel
✅ Tiered approach of support
✅ Truancy Referral Form

🔗 Register at: www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

Please help us spread the word—and remember, we’ll see you at the Davis McCann Center! 🎉

🍎 Fall & Winter Professional Learning is here at ROE #30! 🍂❄️

From AI, technology, and ACT prep to Teacher Evaluator Academies, roundtables, accountability, and more, we have opportunities designed to help educators connect, grow, and bring fresh ideas back to their schools.

📅 Check out the full lineup and register today! Many events are FREE or low-cost, so find the ones that fit your professional learning goals and join us! 🎯

EMPLOYERS: Register TODAY for the SPARK 618 Career & Job Fair! Career & Job Fair Employer & Partner Invitation. Connect. Hire. Build Southern Illinois. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 — 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. EURMA HAYES CENTER 441 E. Willow Street • Carbondale, Illinois WE'RE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYERS & WORKFORCE PARTNERS! • Illinois Works Bid Credit Contractors • Employers Ready to Hire • Labor Unions & Apprenticeship Programs • Dept. of Labor & Workforce Partners • Community Resource Partners RESERVE YOUR FREE EMPLOYER/PARTNER TABLE • Connect with skilled candidates • Hire local talent • Build Southern Illinois Your partnership drives our community forward. REGISTER TODAY! Email Stephanie Brown at: stephanie@carbondaleceja.org Sponsored by: • SPARK 618 • ILLINOIS WORKS Pre-Apprenticeship Program

NEW JOB POSTINGS: Student Advocate/Facilitator and Paraprofessional. These positions for 2026-2027 will be part of our alternative education team and will work directly with the students placed in our alternative education program serving Alexander County and Pulaski County. The specific location is to be officially determined, but we anticipate a location near Ullin. It will be our goal to open this classroom in late August. For more details, including how to apply, see the job postings on the IASA Job Bank.

The Student Advocate/Facilitator posting can be found at this link: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/84254/Student-AdvocateProgram-Facilitator/job-details

The Paraprofessional posting can be found at this link: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/94605/FullTime-Paraprofessional/job-details

🍎 Ready to invest in your professional growth this school year?

We've been busy adding NEW professional learning opportunities to the ROE #30 website—and there's something for everyone!

Whether you're looking for:
📊 School Improvement & Leadership
🤖 Artificial Intelligence in Education
🍎 New Teacher Support
👥 Paraprofessional Training
📚 Instructional Strategies
🏫 Administrator Academies
💡 Classroom Management
…and much more!

Our Professional Development calendar is filling up with opportunities designed to help you grow, connect, and make an even greater impact on student learning.

✨ Take a few minutes to explore what's new and find the sessions that fit your goals for the upcoming school year.

🔗 Browse all upcoming events and register here:
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

Share this post with a colleague who's always looking for high-quality professional learning! 💙

We are less than two weeks away from the 35th Annual Coats for Kids Golf Scramble, but there's still time to help raise funds which will go directly to serve children in the schools located in Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, White and Williamson counties. This is the sole fundraiser for the year and the more money which is raised, the more children will be served.

Here's a glimpse of Coats for Kids by the numbers in our region:
- In total, $669,006 has been raised since the golf outing began.
- 12,503 children have been served in total since the program began in our area.
- In the five county region of ROE 30, 24 school districts and 2 special education cooperatives receive funds.
- 66 children in the five county region were provided with winter clothing assistance in 2025-2026.

To register as a player or to register a team, please download the registration form at the link below, complete the information as appropriate, then send it along with your payment (made to Coats for Kids, Inc.) to Egyptian Building Trades as noted on the form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Brooke at bhenderson@ibew702.org. Thank you for helping children in need in Southern Illinois!

Registration form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t50dMM4evk1NlM27_I73rCyDvbFhxvAO/view?usp=sharing

⏰ LAST CALL! Don't Miss These AI Workshops for Educators! ⏰
We're down to the final days to register for our Technology In-Person Workshops on Monday, July 13 at the ROE #30 Administrative Center in Murphysboro.

Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking for practical ways to bring AI literacy into your classroom, these hands-on sessions will leave you with tools you can use immediately.

✨ Choose one or stay for both!
📚 9:00–11:30 AM – Work Smarter, Teach Deeper: Leveraging AI to Focus on What Matters
🤖 12:00–2:30 PM – Integrating AI Literacy: Strategies for Student Support, Critical Thinking, and Ethical Use

💲 Just $25 per session
🎤 Presented by Emily Flach from the Learning Technology Center

We need a few more participants to make these workshops happen. If you've been thinking about attending, please register by Monday. We'd hate to cancel these sessions—they're packed with practical strategies that will save you time and help you confidently use AI to support student learning.

👉 Register today: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with colleagues who may be interested! 💙

📣 Hey, Administrators! Are you responsible for evaluating principals or assistant principals? Join us for Administrative Academy #4050 and gain the knowledge and tools needed to confidently implement Illinois' School Leader Evaluation Plan.

📅 July 22–23, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 ROE #30 Administrative Center, Murphysboro
💲 $400 per person (Lunch included!)

Led by Dr. Gary Kelly, this two-day academy will explore the School Leader Evaluation Plan, helping evaluators understand the evaluation process, support school leaders through meaningful feedback, and meet Illinois evaluation requirements.

Whether you're completing your initial evaluator training or need retraining, this academy will provide practical guidance you can immediately apply in your district.

👉 Register today to reserve your spot! https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

📚✨ Start the School Year Strong with ROE #30 Professional Learning! ✨📚

Whether you're a new teacher, paraprofessional, classroom teacher, or simply looking to strengthen your technology skills, ROE #30 has a workshop designed to help you start the year with confidence!

🗓 Upcoming Workshops:

🤖 July 13 – Technology Workshops (Choose one or attend both!)
🕘 9:00–11:30 a.m. – Work Smarter, Teach Deeper: Leveraging AI to Focus on What Matters
🕛 12:00–2:30 p.m. – Integrating AI Literacy: Strategies for Student Support, Critical Thinking, and Ethical Use
💲 $25 per session

🍎 July 29 – New Teacher Bootcamp
Perfect for first-year educators and anyone wanting a fresh start! Learn practical strategies for classroom management, student engagement, differentiation, and managing your time and stress.
💲 $150

🤝 August 5 – Paraprofessional Learning Day
🕘 Paraprofessional 101
🕧 SEL for Paraprofessionals
Attend one session for $25 or both for $50 to build confidence and skills for supporting students and teachers.

🏫 August 6 – Classroom Management
Join Dr. Cathleen Weber for practical, research-based strategies to better understand student behavior and create positive learning environments.
💲 $100

📍 All events are held at the ROE #30 Administrative Center
101 Spero Drive • Murphysboro, IL

🎯 Invest in yourself before the first day of school and head into the new year with fresh ideas, practical tools, and renewed confidence!

👉 Register today: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events