Macon-Piatt ROE #39

Register now for the PK-2 Priority Learning Standards in-person workshop on Wednesday, June 22, from 9am-11am at ROE #39. In August 2020, ISBE released a Priority Standards document. This presentation will review how to utilize this information to align mathematics curriculum to ensure coverage of grade-level standards essential to bridging learning gaps created by the pandemic and working toward proficiency. Additional resources will be discussed. All grade levels will be explored; however, the focus will be early primary grades. In addition, transitioning to Grade 3 will be included. Space is limited, so register now at https://bit.ly/3tA34aU

Register today for the Community Poverty Simulation, June 14th from 9-12:00pm at Richland Community College. www.bit.ly/PovertySim2022

Area teachers, social workers, school counselors, administrators, and support staff spent the day with Ruben Perez learning about Ruby Payne’s “A Framework for Understanding Poverty.” This training was made possible through the ROE 39 McKinney-Vento Homeless Grant.

A productive morning of breakfast, training, and networking with district and building administrative assistants! Special thanks to Victoria Padilla and Kelly Nyert from ROE 17 for facilitating and Mary Lynn Mann for coordinating this event!

Are you interested in becoming a Teacher? Join us for an informational meeting on June 15th at 11:00am via Zoom with Dr. Sarah Miller, a representative with the University of West Florida's TeacherReady program. To register: https://bit.ly/38MEdcF

It's time for new freezer meals from Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation. Click here for all details: https://5il.co/1bfp3

Governor Pritzker recently signed two laws that reduce educator license renewal requirements for the 21-22 school year. (FY2022) FAQ: https://5il.co/1aszb

A great morning with Dr. Lionel Allen, Jr. and area principals developing their leadership skills. Then an afternoon of leadership collaboration with DPS 61.

Fostering Resilient Learners with Kristin Souers & Pete Hall! Join us: 06/09/22 in Bloomington AND 06/10/22 in Sullivan Click here for more information: https://5il.co/1apfw

Increased Motivation and Learning in Your World Language Classroom: Strategies, Strategies, Strategies! For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/3MqdwZL

You are invited to the Salvation Army’s Music School Finale this Sunday, May 15th at 6:00pm! The students are excited to demonstrate their musical talents. The Salvation Army is looking to hire music teachers for summer and fall programming. Come see what it’s all about!

Do you need additional PD hours to renew your PEL license? You can now watch videos for PD hours via On Demand Video Library! Only available through June 30th 2022. For more info: http://ilcareerconnections.org/on-demand-video-library/

Sprint for a Cause! The YMCA is hosting an indoor sprint triathlon on Saturday, June 11th. Click here for more details: https://5il.co/1af79 To register: http://www.decaturymca.org/news/2022/sprint-for-a-cause

Congratulations Wendy! We are so proud of you for getting your Illinois teaching certification! "The Teacher Ready program has been the most convenient and affordable option for me to reach my goal to be certified in K-12 Art. The instructors, staff at Teacher Ready, the staff at my local ROE and my school district have been endlessly knowledgeable, kind and supportive on my journey." Wendy Sparks Argenta-Oreana Art Teacher #teacherreadyprogram

Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education #39 invites you to a Parent Academy! Raising Drug-Free Healthy Kids with Michael DeLeon on May 5th at 6:30-8:00pm at the Decatur Salvation Army Community Room https://bit.ly/3kCfUjR

Check out the May 2022 Decatur Wellness Collective Newsletter. https://5il.co/19q5h

Renewal 2022 is currently going on! If you haven't renewed your license yet click here for step by step instructions: https://www.maconpiattroe.org/page/renew-in-2022 Questions? Contact Dee Williams at dwilliams@roe39.org

It's Freezer Meal time with the Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation! Space is limited, so call 217.877.2436 to register. Pick up is June 16 from 11:30-12:30. For details, visit https://5il.co/19nvs

HB 5472 was signed into law on Friday, allowing retirees to substitute teach up to 140 days or 700 hours until June 30, 2022. Public Act 102-709 is effective immediately! Contact dwilliams@roe39.org for more information

Congratulations to Abigail Stanley, a 5th grade student from Warrensburg-Latham, who received her 2nd place trophy in the 2022 Contig Tournament!