💥 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! 🦾🎓
🎉 You Think You Know Google… Think Again!
Uncover hidden gems, fresh updates, and brand-new AI tools in this hands-on Google for Education workshop!
🗓️ Sept 18 | ⏰ 9:00–Noon
Cost: $25
💡 Featuring: Gemini Gems, Google Labs, Veo, Vids & more
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
🖱️ Register here → roe30.org
✨ Come curious. Leave inspired.
Uncover hidden gems, fresh updates, and brand-new AI tools in this hands-on Google for Education workshop!
🗓️ Sept 18 | ⏰ 9:00–Noon
Cost: $25
💡 Featuring: Gemini Gems, Google Labs, Veo, Vids & more
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
🖱️ Register here → roe30.org
✨ Come curious. Leave inspired.
📱 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! 🌟
Ready to level up your literacy instruction? 🚀 Join our LETRS Cohort starting August 4th!
LETRS gives educators powerful, Science of Reading strategies to support language and literacy development in any curriculum. 🙌✨
✅ 4 in-person sessions
✅ Weekly virtual lessons
✅ $450 investment in your growth
💌 Spots are limited! Email jbullard@roe30.org to grab your spot today and join a community of educators committed to making reading success possible for all students! 🌟
LETRS gives educators powerful, Science of Reading strategies to support language and literacy development in any curriculum. 🙌✨
✅ 4 in-person sessions
✅ Weekly virtual lessons
✅ $450 investment in your growth
💌 Spots are limited! Email jbullard@roe30.org to grab your spot today and join a community of educators committed to making reading success possible for all students! 🌟
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
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/94606/FullTime-Alternative-Teacher/job-details
🌟✨ Calling All Educators & Leaders! ✨🌟
We’ve been busy bees 🐝 planning a lineup of fresh, inspiring professional learning events just for YOU! Whether you’re a teacher looking to sharpen your practice or an administrator ready to lead with impact, we have something waiting to energize your year. 🚀
👀 Take a peek at what’s coming up!
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
We’ve been busy bees 🐝 planning a lineup of fresh, inspiring professional learning events just for YOU! Whether you’re a teacher looking to sharpen your practice or an administrator ready to lead with impact, we have something waiting to energize your year. 🚀
👀 Take a peek at what’s coming up!
https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Thank you to all of the event sponsors who helped make today's Coats for Kids Golf Scramble a success! We appreciate your support!
Did your license expire on June 30? Don’t let your PEL or ELS-CTE lapse! Renew in ELIS by Aug. 31! Unsure how? This site breaks down the process: https://okt.to/4phndN
Coats for Kids, Inc., Observes 34th Annual Fundraiser and Golf Scramble on Monday. July 21
For 34 years, the members of the Egyptian Building and Construction Trades Council have raised money to help school children across Southern Illinois purchase coats and other clothing items through the Coats for Kids, Inc. organization. Once again, they are hosting their Coats for Kids Golf Scramble this Monday, July 21, 2025. Golfers will again gather at the Franklin County Country Club south of West Frankfort for this good cause with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the scramble running from 8 a.m. to just after 12 noon.
As a steady presence in the area, Coats for Kids, Inc., through the Egyptian Building Trades, has raised over $654,897 to meet the clothing needs of over 12,3178 children. Schools participate in the program by identifying kids to their Regional Office of Education, who then shop for the new coats and other clothing items for the students.
The program is administered by three Regional Superintendent of Schools who cover an 18-county area – Lorie LeQuatte (ROE #21: Franklin-Johnson-Massac-Williamson Counties), Matthew Hickam (ROE #30: Alexander-Jackson-Perry-Pulaski-Union Counties), and Dr. Beth Rister (ROE #20: Edwards-Gallatin-Hamilton-Hardin- Pope-Saline-Wabash-Wayne-White Counties) – who distribute the funds raised in the program and cover administrative and overhead costs.
Although the golf event is Monday, tax deductible contributions can still be made by calling ROE #21 at (618) 438-9711.
In late fall, teachers and school staff in schools across the area request the coats and clothing for children in need in their schools and then go shopping for them. This has been an important program for these kids for over a generation.
“We continue to see the generosity of the working men and women of organized labor and the Egyptian Building Trades across the region year after year as they give for this long running program,” said Coats for Kids, Inc., President Matt Donkin. “The care they show is one of those things that makes this region special.”
For 34 years, the members of the Egyptian Building and Construction Trades Council have raised money to help school children across Southern Illinois purchase coats and other clothing items through the Coats for Kids, Inc. organization. Once again, they are hosting their Coats for Kids Golf Scramble this Monday, July 21, 2025. Golfers will again gather at the Franklin County Country Club south of West Frankfort for this good cause with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the scramble running from 8 a.m. to just after 12 noon.
As a steady presence in the area, Coats for Kids, Inc., through the Egyptian Building Trades, has raised over $654,897 to meet the clothing needs of over 12,3178 children. Schools participate in the program by identifying kids to their Regional Office of Education, who then shop for the new coats and other clothing items for the students.
The program is administered by three Regional Superintendent of Schools who cover an 18-county area – Lorie LeQuatte (ROE #21: Franklin-Johnson-Massac-Williamson Counties), Matthew Hickam (ROE #30: Alexander-Jackson-Perry-Pulaski-Union Counties), and Dr. Beth Rister (ROE #20: Edwards-Gallatin-Hamilton-Hardin- Pope-Saline-Wabash-Wayne-White Counties) – who distribute the funds raised in the program and cover administrative and overhead costs.
Although the golf event is Monday, tax deductible contributions can still be made by calling ROE #21 at (618) 438-9711.
In late fall, teachers and school staff in schools across the area request the coats and clothing for children in need in their schools and then go shopping for them. This has been an important program for these kids for over a generation.
“We continue to see the generosity of the working men and women of organized labor and the Egyptian Building Trades across the region year after year as they give for this long running program,” said Coats for Kids, Inc., President Matt Donkin. “The care they show is one of those things that makes this region special.”
SIH is hosting their annual School Food Service Training at John A. Logan College on July 31st. This is a great opportunity for food service directors and cooks to network and receive professional development. This year's training will include information on a portion about using current funding for purchasing locally-sourced food - that's an excellent topic!
See the image below for more information and note the registration deadline of July 18th!
See the image below for more information and note the registration deadline of July 18th!
🎓✨ Calling all new teacher evaluators! ✨🎓
Join us for Administrator Academy #2001: Initial Teacher Evaluator 2-Day Training this September! 📅
This required ISBE-approved academy will prepare you to effectively evaluate teachers while supporting professional growth in your district. 🌱
✅ Learn Illinois’ requirements and best practices
✅ Build a shared language around teacher performance
✅ Strengthen collaboration and alignment within your school community
📍 Where: ROE #30 Administrative Center, Murphysboro, IL
📅 When: September 3-4, 2025
💲 Cost: $400
✨ This training is practical, engaging, and designed to build your evaluator confidence while meeting state requirements.
👉 Register today and take the next step in supporting educators and students!
Join us for Administrator Academy #2001: Initial Teacher Evaluator 2-Day Training this September! 📅
This required ISBE-approved academy will prepare you to effectively evaluate teachers while supporting professional growth in your district. 🌱
✅ Learn Illinois’ requirements and best practices
✅ Build a shared language around teacher performance
✅ Strengthen collaboration and alignment within your school community
📍 Where: ROE #30 Administrative Center, Murphysboro, IL
📅 When: September 3-4, 2025
💲 Cost: $400
✨ This training is practical, engaging, and designed to build your evaluator confidence while meeting state requirements.
👉 Register today and take the next step in supporting educators and students!
✨📋 Attention Administrators & Evaluators! 📋✨
ROE #30 is offering Teacher Evaluation Retraining! 🙌
🗓️ July 16 & 17, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL
💲 $200 per academy
Choose one or both days depending on your needs:
✅ July 16: Using Student Growth Data in Evaluations with Dr. Julie Bullard
✅ July 17: Gathering Evidence & Conferencing with Dr. Melanie Andrews
Fulfill your retraining requirements while building skills to support your teachers with confidence! 🌱✨
👉 Register now at www.roe30.org!
ROE #30 is offering Teacher Evaluation Retraining! 🙌
🗓️ July 16 & 17, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL
💲 $200 per academy
Choose one or both days depending on your needs:
✅ July 16: Using Student Growth Data in Evaluations with Dr. Julie Bullard
✅ July 17: Gathering Evidence & Conferencing with Dr. Melanie Andrews
Fulfill your retraining requirements while building skills to support your teachers with confidence! 🌱✨
👉 Register now at www.roe30.org!
📚✨ Calling All Educators! ✨📚
Ready to deepen your Science of Reading knowledge? Join our LETRS Learning Cohort and gain powerful strategies that support language and literacy development in any curriculum! 💡
🗓️ 4 in-person sessions (Dates TBD)
💻 Weekly virtual lessons (1–2 hrs)
💰 $450 (includes online license + printed materials)
Only the first 20 registered will be accepted. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your practice and make a lasting impact on your students! 🌱💕
👉 Register now: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Ready to deepen your Science of Reading knowledge? Join our LETRS Learning Cohort and gain powerful strategies that support language and literacy development in any curriculum! 💡
🗓️ 4 in-person sessions (Dates TBD)
💻 Weekly virtual lessons (1–2 hrs)
💰 $450 (includes online license + printed materials)
Only the first 20 registered will be accepted. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your practice and make a lasting impact on your students! 🌱💕
👉 Register now: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
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!
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/
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
