Why are soft skills important? Forbes magazine states that interpersonal skills and building strong relationships is the key to success. Join Dr. Julie Bullard for an online discussion group to learn more about soft skills and how we can prepare students to use these skills in the real world. This event will be held on December 18th from 3:30 - 4:30 on Zoom. Register here: https://forms.gle/oB34qJBgAwoAQwfG8
Youth Mental Health First Aid helps educators recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health concerns, initiate conversations with someone who may be in crisis, and identify how to intervene early to address mental health concerns. This session is valuable for anyone working in setting that involves kids and/or teenagers. Join us on December 12th as Dr. Julie Bullard, SEL Coach for ROE #30 provides this FREE training. Register here: https://forms.gle/9vcrEmhWMwqK1YZa7
Attention Special Education Teachers! ROE #30 is hosting a special education roundtable on December 11th with Kimberly Clayton and Angela Alexander leading the discussion. This is an opportunity to network with colleagues from around the region, learn from other special educators, and discuss current topics in your field. We need more participants to keep this event on the schedule. Please register before Friday. Registration: https://forms.gle/3EW1A77gwMmADwyG6
Schools in Illinois will begin giving the ACT this year. ROE #30 is bringing George Schlott, the State Lead for the ACT Education Corporation to Murphysboro to train teachers on ACT requirements. Register here: https://forms.gle/WVEjrahp586TUoSw7
Come develop a cross curricular unit of study about the 1925 tornado. On January 29th, Shirley Krienert will present information to help commemorate this local event. Register here: https://forms.gle/YZDAxTxgwpBBdHBBA
ROE #30 strives to provide professional development to educators in our region. Check out these December PD events:
December 5 - Technology Roundtable (Registration: https://forms.gle/pbMJLmeFPhxmhGzF8)
December 11 - Special Education Teachers' Roundtable (Registration: https://forms.gle/g6xZGnEtQSqbimti7)
December 12 - Youth Mental Health First Aid (Registration: https://forms.gle/UwPnjyug1WkEZVF58)
December 18 - After School Virtual Discussion: The Importance of Soft Skills (Registration: https://forms.gle/vqSsJYetfKcaZZkVA)
Don't forget our ROE #21 and #30 Technology Roundtable. Come discuss technology concerns and share your expertise with area technology leaders. Register here: https://forms.gle/CSQKsTVZL3pBvGb68
Youth Mental Health First Aid prepares educators to recognize mental health concerns, when students are in crisis, and how to approach a student showing signs of crisis. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how to help our students. This event is on December 12th at ROE #30. Register here: https://forms.gle/Ewqy6vxTwXqMoxXCA
Social Emotional Learning Cohorts #3 & #4 met at ROE #30 today. This group brainstormed ways to help students and adults learn and practice social awareness and relationship skills.
I picked a great day to visit Cobden Elementary School. Today's lunch featured scratch-made bison chil with the bison sourced from Bison Bluff Farms. It was delicious! Great job!
This is part of the Cobden school district effort to incorporate more scratch cooking methods and locally sourced foods through a farm-to-school initiative in partnership with Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners and ROE 30.
Don't forget this week's after school discussion on expectations and classroom management. The zoom meeting is from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YMRvpHHVBmRWmGgR7
Cobden schools continue their efforts at incorporating scratch cooking methods using locally sourced foods as part of a Farm-to-School Grant facilitated through our office in partnership with Beyond Green Food Partners. We love it and appreciate the work of the Cobden food service staff and all of the local partners!
ACT Test administrators, guidance counselors, and principals , don't miss this opportunity to learn about the implementation of the ACT test. Join us on January 16, 2025 as we explore important information for educators who administer this exam. Register here: https://forms.gle/RQhuGVL44SZvYYsR6
Attention COPE/SOAR families! Please check out the November Newsletter!
The ROE #30 Administrative Center in Murphysboro is experiencing some internet outages this morning (November 6, 2024). This is affecting our telephone system as well. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes as you try to reach our office.
ROE #30 is offering several professional development opportunities in the upcoming months. Don't miss your opportunity to join!
Youth Mental Health First Aid - December 12: https://forms.gle/SPzRd5L6hRTd4m399
Level the Playing Field - Tech Translation Tools - January 15: https://forms.gle/CzXKVuUaCfoeKp6SA
The 1925 Tornado - January 29: https://forms.gle/dWqAyPhgrEuUDd2P8
Student Accountability - January 30: https://forms.gle/ZcrfuE5e5DERfJPu7
Attention Special Education Teachers: Join the Special Education Roundtable at ROE #30 led by Zepplyn Brewer and Staci Hood of the Tri-County Special Education District. This roundtable will give you a chance to discuss topics that are currently relevant and hear from other experts in the field. Register here: https://forms.gle/dH3APZcabafNbXtF8
Attention anyone with High school students in Alexander and Pulaski counties. The Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission, Inc. is hosting a scholarship contest for students 9-12. Deadline has been extended to Monday, Nov. 4 at 12pm. Students are asked to interview a veteran via video that we can post on social media. The high school counselors have the details or feel free to message the commission via Facebook. $100 1st place, $75 2nd place, $50 3rd place. Looking forward to seeing our local History Influencers!
Discuss some essential strategies for classroom management in our After School Discussion on November 20th. This meeting will take place from 3:30 - 4:30 on Zoom, so you can get your professional development without leaving your classroom. Register here: https://forms.gle/x7BmUkdS6XJ4caLN6
Come join social workers and counselors from across the region to discuss topics specific to your field. Sign up for the Social Worker and Counselors Roundtable on November 25th at 8:30 a.m. Register here: https://forms.gle/E3XDVbT3gbAExsho8
