Start thinking about how you will earn your professional development credits in the new year with these ROE #30 January Events:
Jan. 13 - Parapro Learning Session (featuring Colin McLaughlin from Golden Apple Accelerators) https://forms.gle/n9RBiJN4Bfaa3j7R6
Jan. 15 - Level the Playing Field: Tech Powered Translation Tools for ELLs https://forms.gle/cnddEMdzPFghb8ZC9
Jan. 16 - Intro to the ACT https://forms.gle/Bn4JasepxEUQtfAP7
Jan. 22 - Co-Teaching Foundations provided by the SLD Project https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0111-0030-e41095f40b2e473cbe422ca4cbe99e7b
Jan. 27 - Counselor/Social Worker Roundtable https://forms.gle/H8XbY1Y3ygprxEQF6
Jan. 29 - The 1925 Tornado https://forms.gle/uMDt9aj2KKpMuzYF6
Jan. 30 - Student Accountability https://forms.gle/HeS1B8LWwme7NQ718
Discover how restorative approaches can transform student behavior, strengthen relationships, and support academic success. Becca Yates, the Behavioral Interventionist for Anna CCSD #37 will lead a session on Student Accountability on January 30, 2025. In this FREE event, you will learn practical strategies to promote personal responsibility in your classroom. Register here: https://forms.gle/RLsipgC2dP9XueFn7
Don't let a language barrier slow down a child's education. Emily Flach from the Learning Technology Center will provide a FREE educational session on January 15th that will highlight technological tools that can help enhance learning experiences for English Language Learners. Register here: https://forms.gle/DxBThc69cam1FP7GA
Why are soft skills important? Forbes magazine states that interpersonal skills and building strong relationships is the key to success. Join Dr. Julie Bullard for an online discussion group to learn more about soft skills and how we can prepare students to use these skills in the real world. This event will be held on December 18th from 3:30 - 4:30 on Zoom. Register here: https://forms.gle/oB34qJBgAwoAQwfG8
Youth Mental Health First Aid helps educators recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health concerns, initiate conversations with someone who may be in crisis, and identify how to intervene early to address mental health concerns. This session is valuable for anyone working in setting that involves kids and/or teenagers. Join us on December 12th as Dr. Julie Bullard, SEL Coach for ROE #30 provides this FREE training. Register here: https://forms.gle/9vcrEmhWMwqK1YZa7
Attention Special Education Teachers! ROE #30 is hosting a special education roundtable on December 11th with Kimberly Clayton and Angela Alexander leading the discussion. This is an opportunity to network with colleagues from around the region, learn from other special educators, and discuss current topics in your field. We need more participants to keep this event on the schedule. Please register before Friday. Registration: https://forms.gle/3EW1A77gwMmADwyG6
Schools in Illinois will begin giving the ACT this year. ROE #30 is bringing George Schlott, the State Lead for the ACT Education Corporation to Murphysboro to train teachers on ACT requirements. Register here: https://forms.gle/WVEjrahp586TUoSw7
Come develop a cross curricular unit of study about the 1925 tornado. On January 29th, Shirley Krienert will present information to help commemorate this local event. Register here: https://forms.gle/YZDAxTxgwpBBdHBBA
ROE #30 strives to provide professional development to educators in our region. Check out these December PD events:
December 5 - Technology Roundtable (Registration: https://forms.gle/pbMJLmeFPhxmhGzF8)
December 11 - Special Education Teachers' Roundtable (Registration: https://forms.gle/g6xZGnEtQSqbimti7)
December 12 - Youth Mental Health First Aid (Registration: https://forms.gle/UwPnjyug1WkEZVF58)
December 18 - After School Virtual Discussion: The Importance of Soft Skills (Registration: https://forms.gle/vqSsJYetfKcaZZkVA)
Don't forget our ROE #21 and #30 Technology Roundtable. Come discuss technology concerns and share your expertise with area technology leaders. Register here: https://forms.gle/CSQKsTVZL3pBvGb68
Youth Mental Health First Aid prepares educators to recognize mental health concerns, when students are in crisis, and how to approach a student showing signs of crisis. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how to help our students. This event is on December 12th at ROE #30. Register here: https://forms.gle/Ewqy6vxTwXqMoxXCA
Social Emotional Learning Cohorts #3 & #4 met at ROE #30 today. This group brainstormed ways to help students and adults learn and practice social awareness and relationship skills.
I picked a great day to visit Cobden Elementary School. Today's lunch featured scratch-made bison chil with the bison sourced from Bison Bluff Farms. It was delicious! Great job!
This is part of the Cobden school district effort to incorporate more scratch cooking methods and locally sourced foods through a farm-to-school initiative in partnership with Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners and ROE 30.
Don't forget this week's after school discussion on expectations and classroom management. The zoom meeting is from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YMRvpHHVBmRWmGgR7
Cobden schools continue their efforts at incorporating scratch cooking methods using locally sourced foods as part of a Farm-to-School Grant facilitated through our office in partnership with Beyond Green Food Partners. We love it and appreciate the work of the Cobden food service staff and all of the local partners!
ACT Test administrators, guidance counselors, and principals , don't miss this opportunity to learn about the implementation of the ACT test. Join us on January 16, 2025 as we explore important information for educators who administer this exam. Register here: https://forms.gle/RQhuGVL44SZvYYsR6
Attention COPE/SOAR families! Please check out the November Newsletter!
The ROE #30 Administrative Center in Murphysboro is experiencing some internet outages this morning (November 6, 2024). This is affecting our telephone system as well. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes as you try to reach our office.
ROE #30 is offering several professional development opportunities in the upcoming months. Don't miss your opportunity to join!
Youth Mental Health First Aid - December 12: https://forms.gle/SPzRd5L6hRTd4m399
Level the Playing Field - Tech Translation Tools - January 15: https://forms.gle/CzXKVuUaCfoeKp6SA
The 1925 Tornado - January 29: https://forms.gle/dWqAyPhgrEuUDd2P8
Student Accountability - January 30: https://forms.gle/ZcrfuE5e5DERfJPu7
Attention Special Education Teachers: Join the Special Education Roundtable at ROE #30 led by Zepplyn Brewer and Staci Hood of the Tri-County Special Education District. This roundtable will give you a chance to discuss topics that are currently relevant and hear from other experts in the field. Register here: https://forms.gle/dH3APZcabafNbXtF8
