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.
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🚨 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.
🚀✨ Transform Your Math Classroom! ✨🚀
ROE #30 is bringing TWO powerful sessions for grades 6–12 math teachers on Oct. 22 that you won’t want to miss! 🎉
🔹 AI in the Math Classroom
🕗 8:30–11:00 am | 💲50
💡 Explore AI tools for differentiation, assessment, problem-solving & ethical use—yes, even in low-tech classrooms!
🔹 SEL in the Math Classroom
🕐 1:00–3:30 pm | 💲50
🌟 Learn how to build student confidence, spark critical thinking, and weave SEL into everyday math instruction.
👩🏫 Join us for one—or both!—and leave with practical strategies to transform learning in your classroom.
📍 ROE #30 | Oct. 22
👉 Register now and take your teaching to the next level!
ROE #30 is bringing TWO powerful sessions for grades 6–12 math teachers on Oct. 22 that you won’t want to miss! 🎉
🔹 AI in the Math Classroom
🕗 8:30–11:00 am | 💲50
💡 Explore AI tools for differentiation, assessment, problem-solving & ethical use—yes, even in low-tech classrooms!
🔹 SEL in the Math Classroom
🕐 1:00–3:30 pm | 💲50
🌟 Learn how to build student confidence, spark critical thinking, and weave SEL into everyday math instruction.
👩🏫 Join us for one—or both!—and leave with practical strategies to transform learning in your classroom.
📍 ROE #30 | Oct. 22
👉 Register now and take your teaching to the next level!
🎃✨ PreK Teachers—Don’t Miss This! ✨🎃
📚 Intentional Teaching in PreK: Extending Children’s Thinking in Learning Centers
🗓️ Oct. 31 | 1:00–3:00 pm
📍 ROE #30, Murphysboro, IL
Spark deeper thinking during center time! 🌟 Learn practical strategies & intentional questioning to help ALL children explore, connect, and thrive.
👩🏫 Presenter: Denise Henry
🤝 In collaboration with ROE #30 & STAR NET Region IV
✅ Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
📚 Intentional Teaching in PreK: Extending Children’s Thinking in Learning Centers
🗓️ Oct. 31 | 1:00–3:00 pm
📍 ROE #30, Murphysboro, IL
Spark deeper thinking during center time! 🌟 Learn practical strategies & intentional questioning to help ALL children explore, connect, and thrive.
👩🏫 Presenter: Denise Henry
🤝 In collaboration with ROE #30 & STAR NET Region IV
✅ Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
📣✨ Big Things are Happening at ROE #30 This September! ✨📣
Mark your calendars 🗓️ and join us for these exciting events:
✅ Sept 2, 9, 23, 30 – GED Testing
🚨 Sept 3 – Rural Jackson County Safety Meeting
📖 Sept 11 – LETRS Cohort Meeting
🌟 Sept 12 – SEL for Paraprofessionals
🎤 Sept 17 – Tell Your School’s Story
👩🏫 Sept 17 – Principal’s Meeting
💻 Sept 18 – Google’s Latest & Greatest
👔 Sept 19 – Superintendent Meeting
🤝 Sept 22 – School Counselor & Social Worker Roundtable
✂️ 🎉 Sept 30 – Open House & Ribbon Cutting with Spero Family Services (Murphysboro)
👉 Don’t miss out—there’s something for everyone this month at ROE #30!
Mark your calendars 🗓️ and join us for these exciting events:
✅ Sept 2, 9, 23, 30 – GED Testing
🚨 Sept 3 – Rural Jackson County Safety Meeting
📖 Sept 11 – LETRS Cohort Meeting
🌟 Sept 12 – SEL for Paraprofessionals
🎤 Sept 17 – Tell Your School’s Story
👩🏫 Sept 17 – Principal’s Meeting
💻 Sept 18 – Google’s Latest & Greatest
👔 Sept 19 – Superintendent Meeting
🤝 Sept 22 – School Counselor & Social Worker Roundtable
✂️ 🎉 Sept 30 – Open House & Ribbon Cutting with Spero Family Services (Murphysboro)
👉 Don’t miss out—there’s something for everyone this month at ROE #30!
📱 Smartphones, Social Media & Schools
How is today's tech impacting our kids? Join us for a powerful session exploring The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, led by Dr. Julie Bullard.
💡 Discover what the research reveals and what schools can do.
🗓️ October 2 | 🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💰 $25
🔗 Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s rethink how we support students in a screen-saturated world 🌐
How is today's tech impacting our kids? Join us for a powerful session exploring The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, led by Dr. Julie Bullard.
💡 Discover what the research reveals and what schools can do.
🗓️ October 2 | 🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💰 $25
🔗 Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s rethink how we support students in a screen-saturated world 🌐
💥 FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training!
Mental health support starts with YOU.
This hands-on workshop equips adults with tools to recognize and respond to youth in crisis.
Perfect for educators, parents, caregivers, and anyone working with youth!
📅 October 23 | 🕘 9:00–3:30
📍 101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💲 FREE
🔗 Register here → roe30.org
Because every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported 💛
Mental health support starts with YOU.
This hands-on workshop equips adults with tools to recognize and respond to youth in crisis.
Perfect for educators, parents, caregivers, and anyone working with youth!
📅 October 23 | 🕘 9:00–3:30
📍 101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💲 FREE
🔗 Register here → roe30.org
Because every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported 💛
📚 Math PD for Grades 6–12!
🚀 AI in the Math Classroom | 8:30–11 AM | $50
Hands-on strategies for AI in differentiation, assessment, problem-solving & ethical use—even in low-tech classrooms!
🌟 SEL in the Math Classroom | 1:00–3:30 PM | $50
Build student confidence, critical thinking & relationship-building throughout the year.
Presented by David Lerch & Kate Reinhardt
💡 Two great sessions, one day—level up your math teaching!
🚀 AI in the Math Classroom | 8:30–11 AM | $50
Hands-on strategies for AI in differentiation, assessment, problem-solving & ethical use—even in low-tech classrooms!
🌟 SEL in the Math Classroom | 1:00–3:30 PM | $50
Build student confidence, critical thinking & relationship-building throughout the year.
Presented by David Lerch & Kate Reinhardt
💡 Two great sessions, one day—level up your math teaching!
💻 Tech Roundtables 2025-26! 💻
Join us for hands-on discussions, tips, and tricks to level up your tech skills!
📅 Dates: Oct 8 | Dec 3 | Feb 11 | May 6
⏰ 12:30 – 2:30 PM
✨ Connect, collaborate, and get inspired—don’t miss out!
*Register on our website.
Join us for hands-on discussions, tips, and tricks to level up your tech skills!
📅 Dates: Oct 8 | Dec 3 | Feb 11 | May 6
⏰ 12:30 – 2:30 PM
✨ Connect, collaborate, and get inspired—don’t miss out!
*Register on our website.
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!
💥 Boost Math Fact Mastery in 90 Minutes!
Join us for a quick but powerful session with Aubrey Durkin on building math fact fluency!
✔️ Tools for accuracy
✔️ Strategies for automaticity
✔️ Activities you can use tomorrow
🗓️ Nov 14 | 🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💲 Just $25
🎟️ Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s turn math frustration into math success! 🙌📚
Join us for a quick but powerful session with Aubrey Durkin on building math fact fluency!
✔️ Tools for accuracy
✔️ Strategies for automaticity
✔️ Activities you can use tomorrow
🗓️ Nov 14 | 🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💲 Just $25
🎟️ Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s turn math frustration into math success! 🙌📚
💥 FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training!
Mental health support starts with YOU.
This hands-on workshop equips adults with tools to recognize and respond to youth in crisis.
Perfect for educators, parents, caregivers, and anyone working with youth!
📅 October 23 | 🕘 9:00–3:30
📍 101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💲 FREE
🔗 Register here → roe30.org
Because every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported 💛
Mental health support starts with YOU.
This hands-on workshop equips adults with tools to recognize and respond to youth in crisis.
Perfect for educators, parents, caregivers, and anyone working with youth!
📅 October 23 | 🕘 9:00–3:30
📍 101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💲 FREE
🔗 Register here → roe30.org
Because every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported 💛
🚨 Challenging Behaviors? Let’s Tune In, Not Out.
In this powerful training, you’ll learn what drives tough student behaviors and how to respond, not react.
📘 What you’ll explore:
• What happens during a crisis
• Why behavior escalates
• Practical tools you can use tomorrow
🗓️ November 4 | 🕘 9–3 | 💲$100
📍Murphysboro, IL
🎟️ Register: roe30.org
A must-attend for anyone working with students! 💪💬
In this powerful training, you’ll learn what drives tough student behaviors and how to respond, not react.
📘 What you’ll explore:
• What happens during a crisis
• Why behavior escalates
• Practical tools you can use tomorrow
🗓️ November 4 | 🕘 9–3 | 💲$100
📍Murphysboro, IL
🎟️ Register: roe30.org
A must-attend for anyone working with students! 💪💬
Join us for AI 101—a workshop just for educators who want to understand and apply artificial intelligence without the overwhelm.
✨ Discover AI’s roots
🧠 Explore AI tools for lesson planning & classroom use
💡 Leave with practical ways to future-proof your teaching
📅 Oct 17 | 🕘 9:00–2:00 | 💲$25
📍Murphysboro, IL
🔗 Register now: roe30.org
The future is here—come play in it! 🦾🎓
✨ Discover AI’s roots
🧠 Explore AI tools for lesson planning & classroom use
💡 Leave with practical ways to future-proof your teaching
📅 Oct 17 | 🕘 9:00–2:00 | 💲$25
📍Murphysboro, IL
🔗 Register now: roe30.org
The future is here—come play in it! 🦾🎓
📱 Smartphones, Social Media & Schools
How is today's tech impacting our kids? Join us for a powerful session exploring The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, led by Dr. Julie Bullard.
💡 Discover what the research reveals and what schools can do.
🗓️ October 2 | 🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💰 $25
🔗 Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s rethink how we support students in a screen-saturated world 🌐
How is today's tech impacting our kids? Join us for a powerful session exploring The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, led by Dr. Julie Bullard.
💡 Discover what the research reveals and what schools can do.
🗓️ October 2 | 🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💰 $25
🔗 Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s rethink how we support students in a screen-saturated world 🌐
🤝 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! 🌟
