📣 Check out what's happening at ROE #30 this week! 🌟 📖 June 16 – Shifting the Balance Book Study begins! 📚💡 Join the conversation and grow your practice! 📝 June 17 – GED Testing: Your future starts here! 🎓✨ 🧠 June 18 – Science of Reading: Applications to Teaching and Learning 🔍📖 Dive deep into effective literacy strategies! 🚪 June 19–20 – Offices Closed 💤 We'll be back and ready to support you next week!
about 4 hours ago, Julie Bullard
going on
Exciting announcement from the Association of Illinois Rural & Small Schools: AIRSS is very proud to announce Mrs. Dee Rose, Choir & Band Teacher at Shawnee CUSD #84 as the 2025 Illinois Rural Teacher of the Year! The Selection Committee was impressed with Mrs. Rose's decades of advocacy for the arts at her rural school and the lifelong impact she's had on her students, who often return to the school as volunteers. She has also been an impactful leader in her local community. In all ways, Mrs. Rose embodies the values of AIRSS: Voice, Advocacy, Leadership. Congratulations, Mrs. Rose! ROE 30 joins AIRSS in their congratulations of Mrs. Rose. Thank you for making such a positive difference in your school community!
4 days ago, Matthew Hickam
Rural Teacher of the Year
🧠 Generation Z: Who Are They and How Do We Lead Them? 📅 Date: June 26, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📍 Location: ROE #30 Admin Center, 101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro, IL 🍽️ Lunch: On your own 🎓 PD Credit: 5 Hours (Admin Academy credit available upon request) 💲 Cost for AA Credit Only:   • In Region: FREE   • Out of Region: $200 They’re tech-savvy, socially aware, and (let’s be honest) a little stressed 😅. Generation Z is entering our schools and workforce—so how do we lead them with wisdom and heart? 💬💡 Join Dr. Julie Bullard, SEL Coach at ROE #30, as she unpacks insights from Generation Z Unfiltered and explores how Social Emotional Learning + Trauma Responsiveness can help us teach and lead this unique generation. 🎯 Practical tools, relatable examples, and real talk—all in one powerful PD day! 🔗 Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
4 days ago, Julie Bullard
Gen Z Flyer
📊 School Business Office Training 🗓 Date: July 10, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Location: 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL 💰 Cost: $25 (Lunch included 🍽️ – thanks, GCU!) Calling all school business professionals! 🧾💼 Whether you're new to the role or a seasoned pro, this training with Julie Harrelson, ISBE Regional Financial Consultant, will equip you with the essentials: ✅ Part 100 Accounting Rules ✅ Budgeting ✅ Grants ✅ Audit Prep Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your financial fluency and enjoy a great meal while you’re at it! 🍴📚 🔗 Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
5 days ago, Julie Bullard
School Business Office Training
📖 The Science of Reading: Applications to Teaching and Learning 🗓 Date: June 18, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📍 Location: ROE #30 Admin Center, 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL 💲 Cost: $150 🎉 Back by popular demand—Dr. Amy Stewart returns to ROE #30 to take us deeper into the what, why, and how of reading and writing development. 🧠✍️ This powerful one-day session unpacks how the science of reading translates into impactful classroom instruction. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies, explore essential frameworks, and leave with tools to reflect, apply, and plan for your students’ success. 📚💡 Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your knowledge to the next level, this session is your chance to bring research to life in your teaching! 🔗 Register now: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
6 days ago, Julie Bullard
Science of Reading flyer
The Illinois School and Campus Safety, in partnership with Safer Schools Together, is offering a session of the Digital Threat Assessment® class on June 30. The online training enables participants to establish a framework to better assess all threats by constructing and considering the digital baseline of a threat maker. https://www.iasb.com/news-listing/2025/june-2025-news/digital-threat-assessment-courses-offered/
8 days ago, Matthew Hickam
IL School and Campus Safety
SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTE - JULY 7-10 @ Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. Food service directors and cooks, the Illinois Farm to School Network says if you attend just one summer training make it this one. Four days of education, demonstrations and training with guest speakers and resources to help your food service build in scratch cooked meals with a balanced budget and a trained team in place. Learn more at this link: https://www.sustainablefoodinstitute.org/register?fbclid=IwY2xjawKutX5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE4Z1dJVnRyT1JoaGdXVWNSAR6Y7-gosj_SJdt8bTd783QYLmA8a4qEeczxPjYJgObnskaOHrQvBOoAcb0gVg_aem_5wFhZQXA7_1CNvLIsBro5g
11 days ago, Matthew Hickam
Farm to School
Farm to School
TEACH. TRAIN. THRIVE. Date: June 24-25, 2025 | Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Classrooms should be places of fun and learning, but difficult behaviors can often get in the way. Join Lani Lawson, M.Ed, BCBA, and her team from Love Your Classroom, LLC for the Teach. Train. Thrive. workshop. Gain research-based strategies designed to help educators feel more confident and equipped to manage classroom behavior, making teaching more effective and enjoyable. PD Credit Available Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
11 days ago, Julie Bullard
Teach Train Thrive
🕵️‍♀️ Need to get fingerprinted? We've got you covered! 🖐️🖊️ ROE #30 offers professional fingerprinting services for school employees, volunteers, and more! 📚🍎 ✅ Quick ✅ Easy ✅ Secure Visit our website to make an appointment!
14 days ago, Julie Bullard
ISBE is correct. This step goes much faster through our office and we are happy to help!
15 days ago, Matthew Hickam
Transcripts
📖 The Science of Reading: Applications to Teaching and Learning 🗓 Date: June 18, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📍 Location: ROE #30 Admin Center, 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL 💲 Cost: $150 Back by popular demand—Dr. Amy Stewart returns to ROE #30 to take us deeper into the what, why, and how of reading and writing development. 🧠✍️ This powerful one-day session unpacks how the science of reading translates into impactful classroom instruction. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies, explore essential frameworks, and leave with tools to reflect, apply, and plan for your students’ success. 📚💡 Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your knowledge to the next level, this session is your chance to bring research to life in your teaching! 🔗 Register now: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
17 days ago, Julie Bullard
Science of Reading flyer
📘 The Anxious Generation 🗓 Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 🎧 Virtual Book Study 🚨 Childhood has changed—and it’s affecting our kids’ mental health. Join us as we dive into The Anxious Generation and explore how screen time is reshaping social and neurological development. Come curious, leave empowered! 💡 👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Wmm5n3zHz1uqSFvQ8
18 days ago, Julie Bullard
book studies
Join us for the joint effort with our friends at ROE 21, Man-Tra-Con, and IDES at the 3rd Annual Regional High School Career Fair! Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Are you a business owner interested in inspiring the next generation of workers? Showcase your company to high school students and connect with future talent at this in-person event which can reach students from a nine county region of southern Illinois. Register now: https://siwdb.org/roe-21-career-day-registration-form/
19 days ago, Matthew Hickam
Career Fair
📊 School Business Office Training 🗓 Date: July 10, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Location: 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL 💰 Cost: $25 (Lunch included 🍽️ – thanks, GCU!) Calling all school business professionals! 🧾💼 Whether you're new to the role or a seasoned pro, this training with Julie Harrelson, ISBE Regional Financial Consultant, will equip you with the essentials: ✅ Part 100 Accounting Rules ✅ Budgeting ✅ Grants ✅ Audit Prep Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your financial fluency and enjoy a great meal while you’re at it! 🍴📚 🔗 Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
26 days ago, Julie Bullard
School Business Office Training
📚 Shifting the Balance (K–5 Edition!) 🗓 Dates: June 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21 🕘 K–2 Teachers: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 🕚 3–5 Teachers: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 💻 Virtual Book Study ✨ Ready to refresh your literacy instruction with a brain-based boost? Whether you're guiding littles through letter-sound relationships or helping older students strengthen decoding, Shifting the Balance offers 6 simple shifts grounded in the Science of Reading—without tossing your balanced literacy heart 💛. Pick your grade band and join the conversation! ✅ K–2 Registration: https://forms.gle/NEL3aAUGb37Hbgjq6 ✅ 3–5 Registration: https://forms.gle/ufHaSBXdALUffZta6
27 days ago, Julie Bullard
book studies
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#
about 1 month ago, Matthew Hickam
Job Post
📋 Teacher Evaluation Training & Retraining 📍 Location: ROE #30 Admin Center, 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL 💲 Cost: $200 per academy 🔗 Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events Calling all administrators! 🧑‍💼 Whether you're starting your evaluator journey or completing retraining requirements, ROE #30 has you covered with two valuable academies: 📅 July 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AA 4114: Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Performance Evaluations 👩‍🏫 Presenter: Dr. Julie Bullard 📅 July 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AA 1801: Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model 👩‍🏫 Presenter: Dr. Melanie Andrews 🧩 Need retraining? AA 4114 + AA 1801 fulfill the full requirement. Get the knowledge and tools you need to evaluate with confidence and fairness.
about 1 month ago, Julie Bullard
Teacher evaluations
🧠 Generation Z: Who Are They and How Do We Lead Them? 📅 Date: June 26, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📍 Location: ROE #30 Admin Center, 101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro, IL 🍽️ Lunch: On your own 🎓 PD Credit: 5 Hours (Admin Academy credit available upon request) 💲 Cost for AA Credit Only:   • In Region: FREE   • Out of Region: $200 They’re tech-savvy, socially aware, and (let’s be honest) a little stressed 😅. Generation Z is entering our schools and workforce—so how do we lead them with wisdom and heart? 💬💡 Join Dr. Julie Bullard, SEL Coach at ROE #30, as she unpacks insights from Generation Z Unfiltered and explores how Social Emotional Learning + Trauma Responsiveness can help us teach and lead this unique generation. 🎯 Practical tools, relatable examples, and real talk—all in one powerful PD day! 🔗 Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
about 1 month ago, Julie Bullard
Gen Z Flyer
📘 The Anxious Generation 🗓 Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 🎧 Virtual Book Study 🚨 Childhood has changed—and it’s affecting our kids’ mental health. Join us as we dive into The Anxious Generation and explore how screen time is reshaping social and neurological development. Come curious, leave empowered! 💡 👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Wmm5n3zHz1uqSFvQ8
about 1 month ago, Julie Bullard
book studies
📊 School Business Office Training 🗓 Date: July 10, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Location: 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL 💰 Cost: $25 (Lunch included 🍽️ – thanks, GCU!) Calling all school business professionals! 🧾💼 Whether you're new to the role or a seasoned pro, this training with Julie Harrelson, ISBE Regional Financial Consultant, will equip you with the essentials: ✅ Part 100 Accounting Rules ✅ Budgeting ✅ Grants ✅ Audit Prep Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your financial fluency and enjoy a great meal while you’re at it! 🍴📚 🔗 Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
about 1 month ago, Julie Bullard
School Business Office Training