💻 November 18 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Virtual🤝💬 School Social Workers & School Counselors—this space is for YOU!

ROE #30’s Social Worker & Counselor Roundtables are back for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉

These gatherings are all about three things:

🤝 CONNECTION — Meet and connect with other school counselors and social workers who understand your work.

💡 COLLABORATION — Share resources, ideas, SEL activities, trauma-informed practices, strategies for challenging situations, and more.

❤️ CARE — Talk with colleagues who understand the unique challenges of your role while exploring ways to support yourself and your team.

📅 2026–2027 Dates:
🔴 September 30 | 12:30–3:00 PM | In Person
💻 November 18 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Virtual
🔴 February 3 | 12:30–3:00 PM | In Person
💻 April 7 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Virtual

✨ CPDUs offered!

📍 In-person sessions: ROE #30, 101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro

Come connect with people who get what you do—and leave with new ideas, resources, and support! 💙❤️

👉 Register at: www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

🖐️ ROE #30 does fingerprinting and background checks!

We are a State of Illinois Licensed Digital Livescan Vendor and can complete state and/or FBI background checks for Illinois agencies that require them.

Even better—appointments are available at our Murphysboro, Anna, and Pinckneyville locations! 📍

Need fingerprints? You may not have to travel far. 🚗💨

👉 Learn more or schedule an appointment at roe30.org

💻✨ Ready to make technology work harder for learning?

Join us for The Connected Classroom: Tools & Strategies for Digital Learning with Emily Flach from The Learning Technology Center!

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 12:30–2:30 PM
📍 ROE #30 | 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro
💲 $25

This hands-on session will help educators:
🔹 Explore digital tools that boost student engagement
🔹 Apply SAMR and TPACK to their curriculum
🔹 Teach digital citizenship and responsible tech use
🔹 Walk away with practical strategies they can use tomorrow!

Whether you’re looking for new tools or want to be more intentional with the technology you already use, come connect, explore, and leave with ideas ready for your classroom. 🚀

👉 Register today: www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

📣 Teacher Evaluators

Already qualified as a teacher evaluator? ROE #30 has two upcoming Administrator Academies that together meet your retraining requirements! 🎓

📅 AA 4114 | August 26, 2026
Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Evaluations
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
💲 $200

📅 AA 1452 | September 2, 2026
Designing Data-Driven Professional Development Based on Summative Evaluations
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
💲 $200

📍 ROE #30 Administrative Center
101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro

✨ Two courses. Two days. All retraining requirements met.

Register today ➡️ www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

📣 LOCATION CHANGE!

Our Attendance & Truancy Training is coming up this Wednesday!

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 NEW LOCATION: Davis McCann Center
15 North 14th Street, Murphysboro

Join us as we look at updates and supports designed to strengthen student attendance, connection, and engagement. Be sure to bring a laptop or other electronic device.

We’ll cover:
✅ New personnel
✅ Tiered approach of support
✅ Truancy Referral Form

🔗 Register at: www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

Please help us spread the word—and remember, we’ll see you at the Davis McCann Center! 🎉

🍎 Fall & Winter Professional Learning is here at ROE #30! 🍂❄️

From AI, technology, and ACT prep to Teacher Evaluator Academies, roundtables, accountability, and more, we have opportunities designed to help educators connect, grow, and bring fresh ideas back to their schools.

📅 Check out the full lineup and register today! Many events are FREE or low-cost, so find the ones that fit your professional learning goals and join us! 🎯

EMPLOYERS: Register TODAY for the SPARK 618 Career & Job Fair! Career & Job Fair Employer & Partner Invitation. Connect. Hire. Build Southern Illinois. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 — 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. EURMA HAYES CENTER 441 E. Willow Street • Carbondale, Illinois WE'RE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYERS & WORKFORCE PARTNERS! • Illinois Works Bid Credit Contractors • Employers Ready to Hire • Labor Unions & Apprenticeship Programs • Dept. of Labor & Workforce Partners • Community Resource Partners RESERVE YOUR FREE EMPLOYER/PARTNER TABLE • Connect with skilled candidates • Hire local talent • Build Southern Illinois Your partnership drives our community forward. REGISTER TODAY! Email Stephanie Brown at: stephanie@carbondaleceja.org Sponsored by: • SPARK 618 • ILLINOIS WORKS Pre-Apprenticeship Program

NEW JOB POSTINGS: Student Advocate/Facilitator and Paraprofessional. These positions for 2026-2027 will be part of our alternative education team and will work directly with the students placed in our alternative education program serving Alexander County and Pulaski County. The specific location is to be officially determined, but we anticipate a location near Ullin. It will be our goal to open this classroom in late August. For more details, including how to apply, see the job postings on the IASA Job Bank.

The Student Advocate/Facilitator posting can be found at this link: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/84254/Student-AdvocateProgram-Facilitator/job-details

The Paraprofessional posting can be found at this link: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/94605/FullTime-Paraprofessional/job-details

🍎 Ready to invest in your professional growth this school year?

We've been busy adding NEW professional learning opportunities to the ROE #30 website—and there's something for everyone!

Whether you're looking for:
📊 School Improvement & Leadership
🤖 Artificial Intelligence in Education
🍎 New Teacher Support
👥 Paraprofessional Training
📚 Instructional Strategies
🏫 Administrator Academies
💡 Classroom Management
…and much more!

Our Professional Development calendar is filling up with opportunities designed to help you grow, connect, and make an even greater impact on student learning.

✨ Take a few minutes to explore what's new and find the sessions that fit your goals for the upcoming school year.

🔗 Browse all upcoming events and register here:
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

Share this post with a colleague who's always looking for high-quality professional learning! 💙

We are less than two weeks away from the 35th Annual Coats for Kids Golf Scramble, but there's still time to help raise funds which will go directly to serve children in the schools located in Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, White and Williamson counties. This is the sole fundraiser for the year and the more money which is raised, the more children will be served.

Here's a glimpse of Coats for Kids by the numbers in our region:
- In total, $669,006 has been raised since the golf outing began.
- 12,503 children have been served in total since the program began in our area.
- In the five county region of ROE 30, 24 school districts and 2 special education cooperatives receive funds.
- 66 children in the five county region were provided with winter clothing assistance in 2025-2026.

To register as a player or to register a team, please download the registration form at the link below, complete the information as appropriate, then send it along with your payment (made to Coats for Kids, Inc.) to Egyptian Building Trades as noted on the form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Brooke at bhenderson@ibew702.org. Thank you for helping children in need in Southern Illinois!

Registration form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t50dMM4evk1NlM27_I73rCyDvbFhxvAO/view?usp=sharing

⏰ LAST CALL! Don't Miss These AI Workshops for Educators! ⏰
We're down to the final days to register for our Technology In-Person Workshops on Monday, July 13 at the ROE #30 Administrative Center in Murphysboro.

Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking for practical ways to bring AI literacy into your classroom, these hands-on sessions will leave you with tools you can use immediately.

✨ Choose one or stay for both!
📚 9:00–11:30 AM – Work Smarter, Teach Deeper: Leveraging AI to Focus on What Matters
🤖 12:00–2:30 PM – Integrating AI Literacy: Strategies for Student Support, Critical Thinking, and Ethical Use

💲 Just $25 per session
🎤 Presented by Emily Flach from the Learning Technology Center

We need a few more participants to make these workshops happen. If you've been thinking about attending, please register by Monday. We'd hate to cancel these sessions—they're packed with practical strategies that will save you time and help you confidently use AI to support student learning.

👉 Register today: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with colleagues who may be interested! 💙

📣 Hey, Administrators! Are you responsible for evaluating principals or assistant principals? Join us for Administrative Academy #4050 and gain the knowledge and tools needed to confidently implement Illinois' School Leader Evaluation Plan.

📅 July 22–23, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 ROE #30 Administrative Center, Murphysboro
💲 $400 per person (Lunch included!)

Led by Dr. Gary Kelly, this two-day academy will explore the School Leader Evaluation Plan, helping evaluators understand the evaluation process, support school leaders through meaningful feedback, and meet Illinois evaluation requirements.

Whether you're completing your initial evaluator training or need retraining, this academy will provide practical guidance you can immediately apply in your district.

👉 Register today to reserve your spot! https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

📚✨ Start the School Year Strong with ROE #30 Professional Learning! ✨📚

Whether you're a new teacher, paraprofessional, classroom teacher, or simply looking to strengthen your technology skills, ROE #30 has a workshop designed to help you start the year with confidence!

🗓 Upcoming Workshops:

🤖 July 13 – Technology Workshops (Choose one or attend both!)
🕘 9:00–11:30 a.m. – Work Smarter, Teach Deeper: Leveraging AI to Focus on What Matters
🕛 12:00–2:30 p.m. – Integrating AI Literacy: Strategies for Student Support, Critical Thinking, and Ethical Use
💲 $25 per session

🍎 July 29 – New Teacher Bootcamp
Perfect for first-year educators and anyone wanting a fresh start! Learn practical strategies for classroom management, student engagement, differentiation, and managing your time and stress.
💲 $150

🤝 August 5 – Paraprofessional Learning Day
🕘 Paraprofessional 101
🕧 SEL for Paraprofessionals
Attend one session for $25 or both for $50 to build confidence and skills for supporting students and teachers.

🏫 August 6 – Classroom Management
Join Dr. Cathleen Weber for practical, research-based strategies to better understand student behavior and create positive learning environments.
💲 $100

📍 All events are held at the ROE #30 Administrative Center
101 Spero Drive • Murphysboro, IL

🎯 Invest in yourself before the first day of school and head into the new year with fresh ideas, practical tools, and renewed confidence!

👉 Register today: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

🌴 There's still time to join ROE #30's Summer Sync Learning Series! ☀️💻

Looking for high-quality professional learning you can fit into your summer schedule? We've still got virtual sessions available throughout July on topics that matter most to today's educators!

✨ Remaining sessions include:
🎮 Gamification & Student Engagement
📚 The Anxious Generation Book Study
🎨 Canva Tips & Tricks
🤝 Leading Without a Title
🤖 Picture This! AI Image Generation in the Classroom
💙 Building Student Resilience
📖 Navigating Complex Texts
🌱 SEL, PBIS, RtI & MTSS Integration

💲 Register for just $25 per session, or bundle and save!
🕘 Sessions begin daily at 9:00 a.m. and are designed to fit your summer schedule.

Invest in yourself this summer—log in, learn, and head into the new school year with fresh ideas and practical strategies! 🍎✨

🍎 Have you ever thought about becoming a substitute teacher? Now is the perfect time to get started! ✏️

Join ROE #30's Classroom Ready: Substitute Training on Wednesday, July 8 and gain the knowledge you need to confidently step into the classroom.

This training covers:
📚 Curriculum basics
🏫 Classroom management
🛡️ School safety
✅ District and building procedures

💲 Cost: $25
🎉 Bonus: Participants who complete the training and join the ROE #30 substitute list will receive complimentary fingerprinting—a great way to save money while getting classroom ready!

Whether you're looking for a flexible way to make a difference, stay connected to education, or begin a new opportunity, substitute teaching is a rewarding way to support local schools.

🕣 Breakfast and networking begin at 8:30 a.m., with training starting at 9:00 a.m.

📍 ROE #30 Administrative Center
101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro

🔗 Register today: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

Please help us spread the word by sharing this with friends, family members, retirees, recent graduates, or anyone who may be interested in becoming a substitute teacher! 🍎

⏰ ADMINS: Still need an Admin Academy before June 30?

We still have seats available for AA #4053: Generation Z – Who Are They and How Do We Lead Them? happening TOMORROW at ROE #30.

Not only will you earn your required Admin Academy credit, but you'll also leave with practical strategies for understanding and leading the generation filling our classrooms and soon our workforce.

📅 Tomorrow, June 24
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 ROE #30 Admin Center, Murphysboro

Register here:
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

📣 BIG UPDATE: Toxic Grading Workshop is Now VIRTUAL! 💻✨

We heard you! To make this powerful learning opportunity more accessible, Toxic Grading: Breaking Up with Bad Habits is now being offered 100% virtually.

Are traditional grading practices helping students learn—or just measuring compliance? Join us for a thought-provoking session that challenges common grading habits and explores more equitable, student-centered approaches.

🎯 What You'll Learn:
✅ Identify grading practices that may unintentionally hinder student growth
✅ Explore alternatives to late penalties and one-shot assessments
✅ Learn strategies that promote mastery, motivation, and equity
✅ Walk away with practical tools for meaningful feedback and grading reform

👨‍🏫 Presented by Keenan Clark and Jake Towers, educators from Carterville High School and creators of Skills Based Classroom, LLC.

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
💻 Virtual Only
🎓 2 PD Credits
💲 $75 per participant

Whether you're just beginning to rethink grading practices or looking to refine an existing standards-based approach, this session offers practical ideas you can implement right away.

🚨 No travel. No substitute needed. Just meaningful professional learning from wherever you are.

🔗 Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN7aTzGLiD99c_kDMzks5ShE_cUUJouBreBnExO3FT7RpUAg/viewform

NEW JOB POSTING: Social Worker for 2026-2027. This position for 2026-2027 will be part of our alternative education team and will work directly with the students placed in each of our alternative education programs located in Jackson County. 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/157152/Social-Worker/job-details

🚀 Ready to Work Smarter, Not Harder This Summer? 🚀

Join us for Technology In-Person Workshops this July and discover how AI can transform your teaching! 💡

📅 July 13, 2026 | ROE #30 Admin Center (Murphysboro)

✨ Session 1 (9:00–11:30 AM)
Work Smarter, Teach Deeper
Learn how to streamline tasks, reduce paperwork, and focus more on student relationships.

✨ Session 2 (12:00–2:30 PM)
Integrating AI Literacy
Explore how to bring AI into your classroom in meaningful, ethical, and engaging ways.

💲 Only $25 per session
👩‍🏫 Presenter: Emily Flach (Learning Technology Center)

Walk away with practical tools, fresh ideas, and strategies you can use right away!

👉 Register now: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events

🌟 Ready to Recharge Your Teaching This June? 🌟
ROE #30 has the professional learning you need to help you level up your practice! Whether you're looking to refine your craft or try something brand new, there’s something here for YOU. 💡

📅 Check out the full lineup and secure your spot today—these sessions are too good to miss! (Plus, we offer great pricing as well as in-person and virtual options!)

Visit our webpage at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events for a full list of events.