Today, we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day and take a moment to recognize the incredible work and dedication of our principal, Tammy Caldwell. And, what does any principal worth their salt do and Principal Appreciation Day when the internet line has been cut and you're school is struggling to get a signal on their hotspot? Climb to the tallest point you can and reach for the sky, of course!
For the past 3+ years, Mrs. Caldwell has been a guiding force for our alternative school programs, 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, her heart for students, 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 little 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, Mrs. Caldwell and hopefully we'll have the internet restored by next week!
For the past 3+ years, Mrs. Caldwell has been a guiding force for our alternative school programs, 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, her heart for students, 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 little 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, Mrs. Caldwell and hopefully we'll have the internet restored by next week!
Today is the Spero Family Services Boo Bash! 👻
If you’re in Murphysboro or the surrounding communities, come celebrate with us as we kick off a new chapter for Spero’s Family Advocacy Center!
Join us Friday, October 23, from 5–7 p.m. for games, candy, costumes, and a chance to learn more about the support and resources available to local families.
📍 Family Advocacy Center
122 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL
💚 Want to stay up to date on upcoming events, family activities, and community resources at the Family Advocacy Center and other Spero Community Programs? Follow Spero Community Circle on Facebook!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
#SperoFamilyServices #BooBash #Murphysboro
If you’re in Murphysboro or the surrounding communities, come celebrate with us as we kick off a new chapter for Spero’s Family Advocacy Center!
Join us Friday, October 23, from 5–7 p.m. for games, candy, costumes, and a chance to learn more about the support and resources available to local families.
📍 Family Advocacy Center
122 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL
💚 Want to stay up to date on upcoming events, family activities, and community resources at the Family Advocacy Center and other Spero Community Programs? Follow Spero Community Circle on Facebook!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
#SperoFamilyServices #BooBash #Murphysboro
🐊🧠 Consider this your challenge.
Somewhere in your school is a group of students who would absolutely LOVE Born on the Bayou Brain Games.
You know the ones…
💡 The problem solvers
🧩 The puzzle people
🎨 The creative thinkers
🤔 The kids who ask, “But what if we tried THIS?”
🏆 And maybe a few who are just a little competitive…
Put them on a team and let them loose at Brain Games!
Students will work together, think creatively, tackle challenges, and represent their school in a day built around using those brains in some pretty fun ways.
🐊 Born on the Bayou Brain Games
👉 Start rounding up your team and get registered!
Tag or share this with an educator who has the PERFECT group of students for Brain Games. ⚜️
Somewhere in your school is a group of students who would absolutely LOVE Born on the Bayou Brain Games.
You know the ones…
💡 The problem solvers
🧩 The puzzle people
🎨 The creative thinkers
🤔 The kids who ask, “But what if we tried THIS?”
🏆 And maybe a few who are just a little competitive…
Put them on a team and let them loose at Brain Games!
Students will work together, think creatively, tackle challenges, and represent their school in a day built around using those brains in some pretty fun ways.
🐊 Born on the Bayou Brain Games
👉 Start rounding up your team and get registered!
Tag or share this with an educator who has the PERFECT group of students for Brain Games. ⚜️
NOTICE: Our phones are down. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please email us until we can get everything back up and running. Thank you!
💰📚 **School finance isn't exactly light reading.**
Between funding formulas, requirements, updates, and all those acronyms, there's plenty to keep track of—which is why we're bringing in Sarah Healy from ISBE for our upcoming School Finance Workshop!
📅 **November 4**
⏰ **9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.**
🎤 Sarah Healy, ISBE
💰 **FREE**
🎓 5 PD Hours
Spend the day getting information directly from ISBE, asking questions, and building a better understanding of the school finance issues that affect your district.
If school finance is part of your world, you'll want this one on your calendar.
👉 Register today at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Between funding formulas, requirements, updates, and all those acronyms, there's plenty to keep track of—which is why we're bringing in Sarah Healy from ISBE for our upcoming School Finance Workshop!
📅 **November 4**
⏰ **9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.**
🎤 Sarah Healy, ISBE
💰 **FREE**
🎓 5 PD Hours
Spend the day getting information directly from ISBE, asking questions, and building a better understanding of the school finance issues that affect your district.
If school finance is part of your world, you'll want this one on your calendar.
👉 Register today at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
📊 **Coming up next week!**
Need some dedicated time and guidance to work through your district evidence statements?
Join Dr. Cathleen Weber on October 26 for a focused session designed to help you dig into your data and develop clear, meaningful evidence statements.
🏫 Elementary: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
🏫 Secondary: 12:00–2:00 p.m.
📅 October 26
📍 ROE #30
🎓 2 PD Hours
💰 $100
Sometimes the hardest part of this work is simply having the time, space, and support to get it done. We've got all three.
👉 Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events and join us October 26!
Need some dedicated time and guidance to work through your district evidence statements?
Join Dr. Cathleen Weber on October 26 for a focused session designed to help you dig into your data and develop clear, meaningful evidence statements.
🏫 Elementary: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
🏫 Secondary: 12:00–2:00 p.m.
📅 October 26
📍 ROE #30
🎓 2 PD Hours
💰 $100
Sometimes the hardest part of this work is simply having the time, space, and support to get it done. We've got all three.
👉 Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events and join us October 26!
🧠 **So…what exactly IS Brain Games?**
Think teamwork + problem-solving + creativity + competition—and a whole lot of fun!
**Born on the Bayou Brain Games** gives students the chance to put their brains to work in ways that look a little different from the typical school day. Teams work together, tackle challenges, think on their feet, and see what they can accomplish when they combine their strengths. 🐊⚜️
And yes…there are bragging rights involved. 🏆
Brain Games isn't about knowing every answer. It's about **thinking, collaborating, creating, and figuring things out together.**
Teachers and administrators: know a group of students who would LOVE this?
👉 Check out the registration information and start building your team!
Think teamwork + problem-solving + creativity + competition—and a whole lot of fun!
**Born on the Bayou Brain Games** gives students the chance to put their brains to work in ways that look a little different from the typical school day. Teams work together, tackle challenges, think on their feet, and see what they can accomplish when they combine their strengths. 🐊⚜️
And yes…there are bragging rights involved. 🏆
Brain Games isn't about knowing every answer. It's about **thinking, collaborating, creating, and figuring things out together.**
Teachers and administrators: know a group of students who would LOVE this?
👉 Check out the registration information and start building your team!
Don't miss this FREE Area VI event!
ROE #30 is hiring an Office Assistant for our Pinckneyville office to serve the regional vocational program (EFE 540) and our office. This position will be starting in approximately one month to allow for time to work alongside Jane Folden, as Jane looks to retire at the end of the calendar year.
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional to support daily office operations, conduct fingerprinting, execute purchasing and inventory work for the vocation programming, and assist the regional vocational program director.
If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about supporting education, we encourage you to apply!
HOW TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of professional reference to applications@roe30.org. The deadline to apply is October 23rd.
Visit https://www.roe30.org/page/join-our-team
to learn more.
📊 **Your data is telling a story. Are your evidence statements telling the same one?**
Join Dr. Cathleen Weber for **District Evidence Statements** and spend focused time turning district data into clear, meaningful evidence.
Choose the session that fits your setting:
🏫 **Elementary**
📅 October 26 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
🏫 **Secondary**
📅 October 26 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
This is an opportunity to dig into the work, ask questions, and leave with greater clarity about what your evidence says about your district.
💰 $100
📍 ROE #30
🎓 2 PD Hours
👉 Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Join Dr. Cathleen Weber for **District Evidence Statements** and spend focused time turning district data into clear, meaningful evidence.
Choose the session that fits your setting:
🏫 **Elementary**
📅 October 26 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
🏫 **Secondary**
📅 October 26 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
This is an opportunity to dig into the work, ask questions, and leave with greater clarity about what your evidence says about your district.
💰 $100
📍 ROE #30
🎓 2 PD Hours
👉 Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Another successful ROE #30 Teachers' Institute is in the books! We hope you enjoyed all of the presentations. Thank you all for attending this event. Go be the thermostat!
If you’ve been thinking about attending #RSAC2026, now’s the time to register - the early-bird discount ends NEXT WEEK!
🗓️ December 7th & 8th
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day $260 | Two days $415
➡️ Register with code EARLYBIRD! before 10/25: https://rsac2026.sched.com/!
#RSAC2026 #IllinoisEducators #Teachers
🗓️ December 7th & 8th
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day $260 | Two days $415
➡️ Register with code EARLYBIRD! before 10/25: https://rsac2026.sched.com/!
#RSAC2026 #IllinoisEducators #Teachers
📊 **Your data is telling a story. Are your evidence statements telling the same one?**
Join Dr. Cathleen Weber for **District Evidence Statements** and spend focused time turning district data into clear, meaningful evidence.
Choose the session that fits your setting:
🏫 **Elementary**
📅 October 26 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
🏫 **Secondary**
📅 October 26 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
This is an opportunity to dig into the work, ask questions, and leave with greater clarity about what your evidence says about your district.
💰 $100
📍 ROE #30
🎓 2 PD Hours
👉 Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Join Dr. Cathleen Weber for **District Evidence Statements** and spend focused time turning district data into clear, meaningful evidence.
Choose the session that fits your setting:
🏫 **Elementary**
📅 October 26 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
🏫 **Secondary**
📅 October 26 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
This is an opportunity to dig into the work, ask questions, and leave with greater clarity about what your evidence says about your district.
💰 $100
📍 ROE #30
🎓 2 PD Hours
👉 Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
ROE #30 is hiring an Office Assistant for our Pinckneyville office to serve the regional vocational program (EFE 540) and our office. This position will be starting in approximately one month to allow for time to work alongside Jane Folden, as Jane looks to retire at the end of the calendar year.
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional to support daily office operations, conduct fingerprinting, execute purchasing and inventory work for the vocation programming, and assist the regional vocational program director.
If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about supporting education, we encourage you to apply!
HOW TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of professional reference to applications@roe30.org. The deadline to apply is October 23rd.
Visit https://www.roe30.org/page/join-our-team
to learn more.
Another successful ROE #30 Teachers' Institute is in the books! We hope you enjoyed all of the presentations. Thank you all for attending this event. Go be the thermostat!
🍎 **Ever thought about becoming a substitute teacher?**
You don't have to be a career educator to make a difference in a classroom!
Substitute teachers are an important part of keeping our schools running—and ROE #30 can help you understand the requirements and get started.
Maybe you're looking for:
⏰ A flexible schedule
🏫 A way to support local schools
💵 Some extra income
❤️ A chance to work with students
Substitute teaching might be worth a look!
👉 Visit **www.roe30.org** to learn more about substitute teaching requirements and licensure.
You don't have to be a career educator to make a difference in a classroom!
Substitute teachers are an important part of keeping our schools running—and ROE #30 can help you understand the requirements and get started.
Maybe you're looking for:
⏰ A flexible schedule
🏫 A way to support local schools
💵 Some extra income
❤️ A chance to work with students
Substitute teaching might be worth a look!
👉 Visit **www.roe30.org** to learn more about substitute teaching requirements and licensure.
💻 Calling all school tech folks!
Sometimes the best professional learning isn't a presentation—it's getting in a room with people who understand exactly what you're dealing with.
Join us for the **ROE #30 Technology Roundtable**!
📅 October 22
⏰ 12:30–2:30 p.m.
🎤 Facilitated by Emily Flach, Learning Technology Center
💰 FREE
📍 ROE #30
Bring your questions, share what's working, hear what other districts are doing, and connect with colleagues tackling many of the same technology challenges you are.
Whether you're the person everyone calls when the Wi-Fi quits, the Chromebook won't cooperate, or someone asks, “Can we do this with AI?”—this one's for you. 😄
👉 Register today and join the conversation!
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Sometimes the best professional learning isn't a presentation—it's getting in a room with people who understand exactly what you're dealing with.
Join us for the **ROE #30 Technology Roundtable**!
📅 October 22
⏰ 12:30–2:30 p.m.
🎤 Facilitated by Emily Flach, Learning Technology Center
💰 FREE
📍 ROE #30
Bring your questions, share what's working, hear what other districts are doing, and connect with colleagues tackling many of the same technology challenges you are.
Whether you're the person everyone calls when the Wi-Fi quits, the Chromebook won't cooperate, or someone asks, “Can we do this with AI?”—this one's for you. 😄
👉 Register today and join the conversation!
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Illinois AI Challenge | Free for students and educators
The Illinois AI Challenge is a statewide competition for students in grades 6-12. Teams of up to four students, supported by an adult coach, identify a real-world problem and develop an AI-based solution. Students can participate through either a written proposal or a working technical build, and there are also tracks for educators.
There is no cost to participate, and at least $2,000 in prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
October 9 at 5 PM: Interest form deadline
November 9: Team information due
December 18: Final submissions due
January 8: Winners announced
Interest form: https://forms.ltcillinois.org/f/27AIChallengeInfo
Details: https://www.ltcillinois.org/illinois-ai-challenge/
⏰ The countdown is on! ROE #30 Annual Institute is almost here!
We'll see you October 9 at Carbondale Community High School for a morning of learning and connecting with educators from across the region.
A few reminders before you head our way:
🚪 Doors open and breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.
🎤 Dr. Tron Young takes the stage at 8:45 a.m.
💡 You'll have TWO opportunities to choose a learning session.
🏁 We'll wrap everything up at 11:45 a.m.
🚗 Extra parking will be available at the Carbondale Mall, with shuttle service to CCHS.
Take a look at the schedule before you arrive, pick out the sessions you don't want to miss, and come ready for a great morning!
📅 Friday, October 9
📍 Carbondale Community High School
See you at Institute! 🍎
We'll see you October 9 at Carbondale Community High School for a morning of learning and connecting with educators from across the region.
A few reminders before you head our way:
🚪 Doors open and breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.
🎤 Dr. Tron Young takes the stage at 8:45 a.m.
💡 You'll have TWO opportunities to choose a learning session.
🏁 We'll wrap everything up at 11:45 a.m.
🚗 Extra parking will be available at the Carbondale Mall, with shuttle service to CCHS.
Take a look at the schedule before you arrive, pick out the sessions you don't want to miss, and come ready for a great morning!
📅 Friday, October 9
📍 Carbondale Community High School
See you at Institute! 🍎
🧠🐊 **Brain Games is BACK… and we're headed to the bayou!**
Gather your teams, sharpen those thinking skills, and get ready for **Born on the Bayou Brain Games!**
Brain Games brings students together for a day of teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and friendly competition—and this year we're adding a little Louisiana flavor to the fun. ⚜️
🐊 **Born on the Bayou Brain Games**
🧠 Challenging events
🤝 Teamwork
🏆 Friendly competition
🎉 A whole lot of fun!
Schools, it's time to start putting those teams together!
👉 Check out the flyer for registration details and get your students ready to take on the bayou!
Gather your teams, sharpen those thinking skills, and get ready for **Born on the Bayou Brain Games!**
Brain Games brings students together for a day of teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and friendly competition—and this year we're adding a little Louisiana flavor to the fun. ⚜️
🐊 **Born on the Bayou Brain Games**
🧠 Challenging events
🤝 Teamwork
🏆 Friendly competition
🎉 A whole lot of fun!
Schools, it's time to start putting those teams together!
👉 Check out the flyer for registration details and get your students ready to take on the bayou!
