Congratulations to Nikki Paulson, cross-categorical special education teacher at Mt. Zion Grade School, for being recognized as Educator of the Month by Decatur Rotary #180!
Nominated by Special Education Administrator Renea Smith, Mrs. Paulson goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her students—spending countless hours after school preparing materials, completing paperwork, and creating opportunities for student success. She continuously seeks professional growth, builds meaningful relationships with students and families, and collaborates with colleagues to provide the best support and strategies for all students.
Mrs. Paulson is an integral part of the Mt. Zion Grade staff, bringing positivity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her students. Thank you, Nikki, for all you do for your students and the Mt. Zion community!
Join educators from all over the state!
Open NOW! Sign up for Online/Self-Paced Professional Development. Space is limited, and available only until March 8th.
SELf Academy - This session equips participants with the knowledge and skills to lead with character and foster thriving school communities. Participants will develop self-awareness, capacity for change, and best practices in SEL/character education.
Online Substitute Training is being offered via Zoom on Feb. 13th @ 1:00-2:00pm! To register: https://bit.ly/42wFcHl
Exciting things are happening! Meet the IMPACT student liaisons, starting their journey to support students in academics, attendance, behavior, and social-emotional skills. Together, we're creating a positive impact for our students' success!
Mr. Lee is deep into the January grind! Helping and teaching students the basics of math @ Option 3!
Macon and Piatt District Bookkeepers gathered for a Roundtable Discussion Friday. Various topics including payroll, reports, software and training were discussed.
Yesterday, the Regional Crisis Management & Reunification team met to continue to develop plans for an upcoming reunification exercise. This dedicated team is made up of area school administrators, local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management professionals.
Following the "I Love U Guys" Foundation’s Standard Response and Reunification Methods, we are working together across agencies to prioritize student safety in the event of an emergency. Collaboration and preparation are key to ensuring a coordinated and effective response when it matters most.
Thank you to everyone involved for your unwavering commitment to protecting our students and schools.
Join educator and author Heidy LeFleur as she teaches from her experiences sharing the Social Emotional Alphabet. She has authored 2 books: "Those Kids are OUR Kids" and "Soaring Balloons & Heavy Shackles." Interested in owning a copy? Sign up!
It is Scholarship Season at the Macon County Farm Bureau! Members and their children majoring in an agricultural-related field may apply for a variety of scholarships offered this year. The scholarship application is available on www.MaconCFB.org and must be received by March 1.
“The Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation prides itself on supporting the ag-leaders of tomorrow. It has provided over $150,000 in scholarships over the last twenty-nine years and looks forward to supporting many more for years to come,” - Jennifer Fink, Ag Literacy Coordinator and Director of Information, Macon County Farm Bureau.
Questions? Contact the Macon County Farm Bureau office at jennifer@maconcfb.org or 217.877.2436.
PLEASE NOTE these two other scholarship opportunities available for students! Visit websites for more information and deadline info.
IAA Foundation Scholarship Program - https://www.iaafoundation.org/our-mission-at-work/student-scholarships/apply-for-college-scholarships/
Balloon Association of Greater Illinois - Balloon Association of Greater Illinois
Online substitute training is being offered this Thursday at 1:00-2:00pm via Zoom. Get signed up now: https://bit.ly/4hoY8f8
A variety of SEL options this spring and summer - check it out!
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Regional Office of Education #39 will be closed on January 20th. We look forward to serving you when we reopen on Tuesday, January 21st at 8:30am.
Invest in the future success of your students! Join us for an engaging professional development opportunity this June, designed to help you grow and thrive as an educator..
Spend a couple of days learning, connecting, and growing—because your growth means a brighter future for your students!
📅 Mark Your Calendar for June
🌟 Invest in yourself, and watch your students shine!
A special thanks to Mt. Zion CUSD #3 for your partnership in bringing Jonathan Alsheimer, author of "Next Level Teaching," to speak to our area educators today! He shared a powerful message on the importance of relationships, student engagement, and school culture. In Jonathan's words, "Game-changing is not a cliche motto; it is a way of life... some talk about it while others live by it!"
Administrators! Looking for Academy refresher trainings coming up this Spring?
Sign up now for refresher training with Pat Durley!
Feb. 12 AA3000 ROE 17, Bloomington https://bit.ly/40C9Mhe
March 20 AA3000 ROE 24, Morris https://bit.ly/4aoZXq8
March 24 AA3000 ROE 51, Springfield https://bit.ly/40iC5zX
April 9 AA3000 I-KAN ROE, Kankakee https://bit.ly/3E0QIAF
April 25 AA3000 ROE 33, Galesburg https://bit.ly/40yIt7z
April 28 AA4114 Rock Island ROE https://bit.ly/4apYK2c
Engaging the Student Brain book study - part 2. Miss part 1? Not a problem - you can join for series 2! Use the QR code to join!
🚀 Introducing the IMPACT Program at ROE #39! 🌟
We're excited to launch the IMPACT (Innovative Mentoring for Personalized Accountability, Capacity, and Transformation) Program, designed to provide a wide range of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional interventions. Our team of liaisons will empower students to meet Illinois Learning Standards and succeed in a supportive, safe learning environment through personalized mentoring and focused support.
#IMPACTProgram #StudentSuccess #ROE39
