FREE Ag in the Classroom Zoom or Recorded Presentations! Register today at www.MaconCFB.org - spots are limited! Questions? Email jennifer@maconcfb.org. Please register by September 30.
Discounts now available for new testers to GED and HiSet. For more information, please contact MaryLynn Mann at ROE #39 at 217-872-3721 or email at mlmann@roe39.k12.il.us
Macon County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom has FREE Ag Mags for your classroom! Visit www.MaconCFB.org to submit an Ag Mag Request Form, and you will receive Ag Mags at your school within 1-2 weeks. Questions? Contact Jennifer at jennifer@maconcfb.org
Early Enrollment is now open for the 2020-2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Schools registering before Oct 16th receive a discount. Final enrollment is due December 20, 2020. Scripps will have more information available regarding a virtual Bee in early September.
Short-Term Substitute Training (online)
Thursday, September 24, 2020
1:00pm-3:00pm
This training will be held online via ZOOM
$25 Registration Fee
For more info:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/883761/STS_Zoom_Training_Flyer_Sep_24_2020.pdf
License Renewal 2020 - SB 1569 extends licenses up for renewal this year by one year. On September 1st, license cycles will be pushed forward one additional year. Educators will need to register for their year extension. Contact dwilliams@roe39.k12.il.us for more information.
Lisa Schwartz from the Learning Technology Center has recorded her Google trainings on her YouTube channel. This is great training for substitute teachers or any teachers needing to learn Google basics!
An excellent book for kids on dealing with stress. Visit https://books.puppydogsandicecream.com/landers/rightnow.fine/07.24.20/?utm_source=JK&utm_campaign=FB_Page_Post.07.24.20&utm_medium=facebook&utm_content=1735
Hi-Set Test Dates at Macon Piatt ROE #39 will be Sept 8, Sept 23, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 10, and Dec 8, 2020. Please visit the following link to register:
https://www.iccb.org/adult_ed/illinois-high-school-equivalency/students-test-takers/the-hiset-test/
All Macon- Piatt county public school re-opening plans can be found at the following link: https://www.maconpiattroe.org/o/roe39/page/return-to-school-plans. Any questions may be directed to the individual district.
Please join the DuPage ROE and their partners, Illinois Civics in a 4-part series Courageous Conversations: Race, Equity, Justice and Progress. The series will explore how to have courageous conversations at home, in the classroom, and in the community. Free PD hours are available through the DuPage ROE for Illinois educators. Visit www.dupageroe.org for more information.
All Macon-Piatt school districts are in the process of establishing protocols for the upcoming school year. As of today every district plans to hold in-person instruction.
HiSet Testing now available at Macon Piatt ROE #39 on July 28 and August 11, 2020. Please click on the following for more information on how to register through ICCB: https://www.iccb.org/adult_ed/illinois-high-school-equivalency/students-test-takers/the-hiset-test/
SB 1569 Legislation Guidelines for Licensure:
For more information on licensure changes due to SB 1569 legislation that was signed by Govenor Pritzker late last week click here!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/767019/SB_1569_Legislation.pdf
We have just learned today Gov. Pritzker signed SB 1569, the education omnibus bill passed during special session. This includes a year-long licensure EXTENSION for those with teaching and education support professional licenses set to expire on June 30, 2020!!
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Opportunities for Teachers
Over 25 hours of FREE online professional development for educators being offered by the Regional Office of Education this summer! Visit our website at www.maconpiattroe.org to register.
Bus Driver Refresher Courses Going Online for April and May Dates. Please contact MaryLynn Mann at mlmann@roe39.k12.il.us for more information.