
The Area VI Brain Games for 3rd and 4th grade students was held yesterday at Rend Lake College. Region #30 was well-represented by some amazing students!







This week at ROE #30:
-Tuesday, March 25th: GED Testing
-Wednesday, March 26th: After School Discussion - Transitioning from Pre-K to Kindergarten
*For more information or to register for any of our upcoming events, please visit www.roe30.org


If you are looking summer professional development, ROE #30 has you covered. Enjoy a virtual book study from the comfort of your very own home and earn PD credits! This summer, ROE #30 is offering 3 book study opportunities: The Anxious Generation, Shifting the Balance (K-2), and Shifting the Balance (3-5). Join the book study as your schedule allows. If you register before May 1st, ROE #30 will purchase your book for you. Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


Join us for an engaging session on School Climate and Culture using the 5 Essentials Framework. You'll gain strategies for creating a positive school environment, insights on climate vs. culture and their impact, tools to analyze your school's 5 Essentials data, and actionable steps for school improvement. Don't miss this opportunity on April 16th to transform your school with effective leadership, collaboration, and supportive environments. Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


If you are looking for strategies to help with classroom management and student behaviors, don't miss Teach. Train. Thrive with Lani Lawson. This two-day FREE event will remind you that teaching and learning should be fun! Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


Are you struggling to find targeted reading interventions that meet the needs of your students? Christie Johnson from the SLD Support Project will be at ROE #30 on April 2nd to provide strategies, tools, and resources that teachers can use to help them analyze data, plan interventions, and develop student intervention plans. Don't miss this event! Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


This week at ROE #30:
-Tuesday, March 18,th: GED Testing
-Thursday, March 20th: ROE #30 Superintendent's Meeting (12:00 p.m.)
-Friday, March 21st: ROE #30 SEL Cohort #3 & #4
*For more information on these events and other services offered by ROE #30, please visit our website at www.roe30.org


Join ROE #30 and ROE #21 for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and IT. Come brainstorm, ask questions, and connect with colleagues. Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


If you want to connect with other school social workers and counselors, join ROE #30's Roundtable discussion on April 7th. Come be a part of the discussion. Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


Janet Flesch and Christie Johnson from the SLD Support Project will provide teachers in ROE #30 with an immersive training simulation designed to enhance your understanding of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Don't miss this opportunity on April 2nd to learn practical strategies that support individuals with these learning differences. Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


Calling all early childhood educators! ROE #30 has developed three virtual learning sessions to discuss trending topics in early childhood education. Each of these virtual events is free and lasts one hour. Register here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


Staff from ROE #30 attended the Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth (ICEARY) Conference last week in Bloomington. With break out sessions on topics like human trafficking, team building, self-care, compassion fatigue, and much more, the team received a great deal of information to help us work with at risk-youth in our region.


Employers know that students with well-developed #SEL competencies can get the job done! #SELDay #SELWeek #ReadyfortheFuture


🚀 Did you know employers value skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and communication more than ever? Social and emotional learning is helping students develop these very skills to be ready for tomorrow’s careers. 💼 This #SELWeek, let's highlight the power of #SEL in preparing students to succeed in the workforce! 🏆 #SkillsforSuccess #ReadyfortheFuture #SELDay


The research is clear! Social and emotional learning springboards students toward higher achievement and lifelong success. This #SELWeek, join us in showing support for #SEL and its lifelong impact on young people. #SELDay #SkillsforSuccess #ReadyfortheFuture


Do you know how to support the young people in your life? ROE #30 is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid training for FREE on March 12th. After the course, you'll be able to recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance abuse challenges; understand how to interact with a youth in crisis; know how to connect a young person with help; and better understand trauma, substance abuse, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying. If you work with youth in any way, this training can make a difference. Register here: https://forms.gle/wqvRkmZZpocQu3XZ7


In the workplace of tomorrow, social and emotional skills will be the difference-makers that set us apart. Let’s prepare our young people for a lifetime of success through #SEL!
#SELWeek #SELDay


In a changing world, what we know for sure is that communication and problem-solving will be critical skills. #SEL teaches those! #SELDay #SELWeek #SkillsforSuccess


Early Childhood Educators, these events are for you. ROE #30, in conjunction with the Southern Illinois Coalition for Children and Families has planned three opportunities for early childhood educators to learn from each other and discuss important topics. Please note: the dates have changed due to scheduling conflicts and lack of registrants. Please sign up and join these discussions! You can register on our Professional Development webpage: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events


What's happening at ROE #30 in March? Professional Development events are as follows:
March 5 - Special Education Roundtable: https://forms.gle/5P8CUhjWor1PVG6p7
March 10 - Paraprofessional Learning Event: https://forms.gle/dLFzsfH3nfLqNGJZ8
March 12 - Youth Mental Health First Aid: https://forms.gle/hWsb75JbaPVjwFEb7
March 25 - Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practices: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfstEaU2O4Zu2CU-ks22SbS62wSPhrTSBUvbu16oo-uGtzng/viewform
March 26 - After School Discussion: Play Based Learning (virtual ONLY): https://forms.gle/6R2Yn5x5onNsGChj9




