National School Bus Safety Week is this week! Even folks who like to press the LOUD pedal have to stop for school buses. Check out the message from NASCAR driver Ryan Preece...
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Principals are more than leaders - they're teammates, coaches, and cheerleaders rolled into one. As we start Principal Appreciation Week, we honor those who bring people together to achieve greatness.
Principal Appreciation Day provides school communities an opportunity to publicly recognize the work, commitment and importance of principals, assistant principals, and deans throughout the state. We join the Illinois Principals Association in inviting all teachers, school staff, students, parents, and community members to perform some act of appreciation on Friday, October 24, 2025 to acknowledge the leadership of building administrators in our region's public and private schools.
#ThankAPrincipal
https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/
Principal Appreciation Day provides school communities an opportunity to publicly recognize the work, commitment and importance of principals, assistant principals, and deans throughout the state. We join the Illinois Principals Association in inviting all teachers, school staff, students, parents, and community members to perform some act of appreciation on Friday, October 24, 2025 to acknowledge the leadership of building administrators in our region's public and private schools.
#ThankAPrincipal
https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/
Today, we kick off Principal Appreciation Week and take a moment to recognize the incredible work and dedication of our principal, Tammy Caldwell.
Mrs. Caldwell continues to be a guiding force for our schools, 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 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 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, Principal Tammy Caldwell!
Mrs. Caldwell continues to be a guiding force for our schools, 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 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 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, Principal Tammy Caldwell!
🚨 Don’t let these math PDs disappear!
💡 AI in the Math Classroom (8:30–11:00)
💬 SEL in the Math Classroom (1:00–3:30)
Both on Oct. 22 — both hands-on and full of ideas you can use right away!
But hurry… they’ll be cancelled soon if we don’t fill those seats! 🪑
➡️ Register now: www.roe30.org
💡 AI in the Math Classroom (8:30–11:00)
💬 SEL in the Math Classroom (1:00–3:30)
Both on Oct. 22 — both hands-on and full of ideas you can use right away!
But hurry… they’ll be cancelled soon if we don’t fill those seats! 🪑
➡️ Register now: www.roe30.org
It's a packed house today at our ROE #30 Annual Teachers' Institute!
👩🏫✨ Imagine grading faster, planning smarter, and saving time for what really matters—your students!
That’s the power of AI in the classroom. 💡
Join us for AI 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Future-Proof Your Class
where you’ll:
🤖 Learn the basics
🔍 See AI in action
🎒 Leave with ready-to-use tools
📅 October 17 | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Lunch provided by Grand Canyon University
Let’s turn “someday” technology into today’s teacher toolkit! 💥
Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
That’s the power of AI in the classroom. 💡
Join us for AI 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Future-Proof Your Class
where you’ll:
🤖 Learn the basics
🔍 See AI in action
🎒 Leave with ready-to-use tools
📅 October 17 | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Lunch provided by Grand Canyon University
Let’s turn “someday” technology into today’s teacher toolkit! 💥
Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
📚 Missed our September PD events at ROE #30? Don’t worry—you won’t want to miss what’s coming in October! 🎉 We’ve got something for everyone.
👉 Explore all upcoming opportunities here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
👉 Explore all upcoming opportunities here: https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Celebrate those who make a difference every day! The deadline to submit your nominations for ISBE’s 2026 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards is Oct. 1 – only 1 week away. There is no limit to the number of nominations that can be submitted by an individual and with six professional categories, every deserving educator should be celebrated. Submit your nomination today.
#TWETOY2026
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🚨 Screens. Social Media. Schools. 🚨
We see it every day—the impact of technology on our students. But what does the research really say?
Join us for Smartphones, Social Media, and Schools, an engaging PD session inspired by The Anxious Generation 📖.
👉 Gain insight.
👉 Share reflections.
👉 Walk away with strategies.
📅 October 2, 2025 | 9–11 a.m.
📍 Murphysboro, IL | 💲25
Led by Dr. Julie Bullard 🎓. Don’t miss this important conversation!
We see it every day—the impact of technology on our students. But what does the research really say?
Join us for Smartphones, Social Media, and Schools, an engaging PD session inspired by The Anxious Generation 📖.
👉 Gain insight.
👉 Share reflections.
👉 Walk away with strategies.
📅 October 2, 2025 | 9–11 a.m.
📍 Murphysboro, IL | 💲25
Led by Dr. Julie Bullard 🎓. Don’t miss this important conversation!
Only 3 spots are filled—help us reach higher participation so we can bring this powerful training to life! 🙌
✨ Google’s Latest and Greatest ✨
📅 Sept 18 | ⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | 💲25
Discover fresh updates & hidden gems like:
🤖 Gemini AI
🔍 Google Labs
🎬 Veo & Vids
⏳ Save time
🎨 Spark creativity
🚀 Unlock new possibilities
Don’t miss out—grab your spot today and be part of this hands-on, future-focused session! 🌟
👉 Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events before it’s too late!
Free PD event at John A. Logan College upcoming later this month for physical education. See the pic below for details.
🚀✨ Transform Your Math Classroom! ✨🚀
ROE #30 is bringing TWO powerful sessions for grades 6–12 math teachers on Oct. 22 that you won’t want to miss! 🎉
🔹 AI in the Math Classroom
🕗 8:30–11:00 am | 💲50
💡 Explore AI tools for differentiation, assessment, problem-solving & ethical use—yes, even in low-tech classrooms!
🔹 SEL in the Math Classroom
🕐 1:00–3:30 pm | 💲50
🌟 Learn how to build student confidence, spark critical thinking, and weave SEL into everyday math instruction.
👩🏫 Join us for one—or both!—and leave with practical strategies to transform learning in your classroom.
📍 ROE #30 | Oct. 22
👉 Register now and take your teaching to the next level!
ROE #30 is bringing TWO powerful sessions for grades 6–12 math teachers on Oct. 22 that you won’t want to miss! 🎉
🔹 AI in the Math Classroom
🕗 8:30–11:00 am | 💲50
💡 Explore AI tools for differentiation, assessment, problem-solving & ethical use—yes, even in low-tech classrooms!
🔹 SEL in the Math Classroom
🕐 1:00–3:30 pm | 💲50
🌟 Learn how to build student confidence, spark critical thinking, and weave SEL into everyday math instruction.
👩🏫 Join us for one—or both!—and leave with practical strategies to transform learning in your classroom.
📍 ROE #30 | Oct. 22
👉 Register now and take your teaching to the next level!
🎃✨ PreK Teachers—Don’t Miss This! ✨🎃
📚 Intentional Teaching in PreK: Extending Children’s Thinking in Learning Centers
🗓️ Oct. 31 | 1:00–3:00 pm
📍 ROE #30, Murphysboro, IL
Spark deeper thinking during center time! 🌟 Learn practical strategies & intentional questioning to help ALL children explore, connect, and thrive.
👩🏫 Presenter: Denise Henry
🤝 In collaboration with ROE #30 & STAR NET Region IV
✅ Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
📚 Intentional Teaching in PreK: Extending Children’s Thinking in Learning Centers
🗓️ Oct. 31 | 1:00–3:00 pm
📍 ROE #30, Murphysboro, IL
Spark deeper thinking during center time! 🌟 Learn practical strategies & intentional questioning to help ALL children explore, connect, and thrive.
👩🏫 Presenter: Denise Henry
🤝 In collaboration with ROE #30 & STAR NET Region IV
✅ Register at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
💥 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 💛
📚 Math PD for Grades 6–12!
🚀 AI in the Math Classroom | 8:30–11 AM | $50
Hands-on strategies for AI in differentiation, assessment, problem-solving & ethical use—even in low-tech classrooms!
🌟 SEL in the Math Classroom | 1:00–3:30 PM | $50
Build student confidence, critical thinking & relationship-building throughout the year.
Presented by David Lerch & Kate Reinhardt
💡 Two great sessions, one day—level up your math teaching!
🚀 AI in the Math Classroom | 8:30–11 AM | $50
Hands-on strategies for AI in differentiation, assessment, problem-solving & ethical use—even in low-tech classrooms!
🌟 SEL in the Math Classroom | 1:00–3:30 PM | $50
Build student confidence, critical thinking & relationship-building throughout the year.
Presented by David Lerch & Kate Reinhardt
💡 Two great sessions, one day—level up your math teaching!
Need PD credit hours to boost the learning that occurs in your classroom? Check out these fall PD events from ROE #30. More events are frequently added to our webpage as well at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events.
Today was the first day we hosted students at our new location for our alternative education programs in Murphysboro! We are thrilled to have the chance to move into our new site and we had a great team ready to welcome our students today.
Thank you to Principal Tammy Caldwell and the entire COPE/SOAR Murphysboro team for a great first day! We wish you a successful 2025-2026 school year!
Thank you to Principal Tammy Caldwell and the entire COPE/SOAR Murphysboro team for a great first day! We wish you a successful 2025-2026 school year!
💥 Boost Math Fact Mastery in 90 Minutes!
Join us for a quick but powerful session with Aubrey Durkin on building math fact fluency!
✔️ Tools for accuracy
✔️ Strategies for automaticity
✔️ Activities you can use tomorrow
🗓️ Nov 14 | 🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💲 Just $25
🎟️ Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s turn math frustration into math success! 🙌📚
Join us for a quick but powerful session with Aubrey Durkin on building math fact fluency!
✔️ Tools for accuracy
✔️ Strategies for automaticity
✔️ Activities you can use tomorrow
🗓️ Nov 14 | 🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍101 Spero Dr., Murphysboro
💲 Just $25
🎟️ Register now at https://www.roe30.org/page/professional-development-events
Let’s turn math frustration into math success! 🙌📚
💥 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! 💪💬
