What an incredible way to kick off the school year! Today our IMPACT Student Liaisons and district partners had the opportunity to learn from Heidy LaFleur as she shared powerful insights on the connection between brain health, trauma, and behavior. Her message challenged us to look beyond behaviors, understand the "why," and respond with empathy, self-regulation, and purpose. We are excited to put these strategies into practice as we support students throughout the year. Thank you, Heidy, for an inspiring and impactful day!
about 7 hours ago, Katie O'Dell
IMPACT Group
LaFleur Group
LaFleur Book Signing
LaFleur Books
Thank you to all eleven school districts across Macon and Piatt Counties for joining us at last week's Annual Administrators' Back-to-School Event, featuring inspiring keynote speakers Damon West and Adam Welcome!

Although it was a busy day, we were able to capture a few photos of the incredible leaders who make our schools stronger every day. Pictured are administrative teams from Meridian, Mt. Zion, Deland-Weldon, Decatur Public Schools #61, Cerro Gordo, Sangamon Valley, Robertson Charter School, Futures Unlimited, our IMPACT Liaisons, and Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School.

A special thank you to Meridian Superintendent Dr. Shane Gordon and the entire Meridian team for graciously hosting us in your beautiful facility. We truly appreciate your hospitality and partnership in helping us kick off another great school year!

Here's to another year of collaboration, leadership, and making a difference for the students we serve. As Damon West reminds us, "Be a Coffee Bean." ☕️

#BeACoffeeBean #ROE39 #EducationalLeadership #BackToSchool #LeadingTogether
about 17 hours ago, Jill Reedy
Meridian
MTZ
DW
DPS
Cerro Gordo
SV
Roberston
Futures
ALOP
Dansby

✨ Make the magic happen in your classroom! Learn routines that reduce chaos and maximize learning!

Register Here:
August 4 - https://bit.ly/42otqxk
August 25 - https://bit.ly/4vKBjL4

3 days ago, Abby Kuzel
PD flyer describing a routines and procedures zoom training
📚☕ The countdown is on!

We're looking forward to welcoming more than 150 school leaders from across Macon and Piatt Counties to the Regional Office of Education #39 Annual Administrators' Back-to-School Event this week.

This year's lineup is one to remember:

☕ "Be a Coffee Bean. Be the Change." — Damon West

🍎 "Kids deserve us at our best." — Adam Welcome

It's going to be a day of inspiration, leadership, and learning as we kick off another school year together. We can't wait to invest in the administrators who make a difference in the lives of students every day.

See you soon, Macon and Piatt County administrators! The 2026–2027 school year is almost here!

#ROE39 #SchoolLeadership #BackToSchool #LeadWithPurpose #BeACoffeeBean
7 days ago, Jill Reedy
West and Welcome Books
➗ Learn what’s next for math education in Illinois!

Join this one-hour online session for a brief overview of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan and explore how this statewide initiative supports high-quality, evidence-based math instruction for all learners.

Three opportunities to join us!
July 28, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4nxv1Lg
August 3, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4dGdEEq
August 18, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4uaTUPm
11 days ago, Abby Kuzel
PD flyer for educators with information to register for the numeracy plan sessions

Thank you to Dr. Nicole Moody and the Decatur Public Schools leadership team for meeting with us at the Regional Office of Education today!

We enjoyed discussing ways to strengthen our partnership through school safety, school improvement, student support services, and the annual compliance processes that help support educators and students throughout the year.

We look forward to working together to make the 2026–2027 school year a successful one for DPS students, staff, and families!

#ROE39 #DecaturPublicSchools #Partnership #SchoolLeadership #StudentSuccess

11 days ago, Jill Reedy
DPS 61  and ROE 39

Whether you’re looking for fresh classroom strategies, new subject-specific tools, or just to be in a room full of people who get it - the Raising Student Achievement Conference (RSAC) is the place to be this December - and registration is now open! 🎉
🗓️ December 7th & 8th
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day $260 | Two days $415
✨ Early bird discount available for a limited time: use code EARLYBIRD!
➡️ Register: https://rsac2026.sched.com/

12 days ago, Abby Kuzel
RSAC Registration Flyer for Educators
Every student learns differently. Discover practical strategies to better support neurodiverse students and create a classroom where every learner can thrive. 💙

See the flyer below for dates and additional details!

Register here! - https://bit.ly/4vFS5cT
13 days ago, Abby Kuzel
Flyer for PD opportunity for educators
Every behavior tells a story. ✨

Join us for this impactful workshop exploring trauma, brain health, and the “why” behind student behavior. Gain practical strategies to respond instead of react, support self-regulation, and build stronger connections with students through AWE (Actions, Words, & Expressions).

Register Here! - https://bit.ly/4uAzxv5
13 days ago, Abby Kuzel
Flyer promoting PD opportunity for teachers regarding trauma and behavior
Reminder:
All Short-Term Approval (STA) applications were temporarily removed from the ELIS application wizard on Wednesday, July 1.

The proposed Part 25 rules include an extension of the June 30, 2026 application deadline for Short-Term Approvals. Once those rules are formally adopted, the STA applications will be restored to the application wizard.

We anticipate the rules will be finalized within the next month.

Any STA or STE application that was applied for dated June 30th or prior will still be honored by ISBE.
14 days ago, Dee Williams
pileofpaperwithajudgegravel
A smoother, less stressful classroom starts with the right routines. Join us to learn how!

Register Here:
August 4 - https://bit.ly/42otqxk
August 25 - https://bit.ly/4vKBjL4
19 days ago, Abby Kuzel
PD flyer describing a routines and procedures zoom training
The Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS) celebrated two incredible leaders from our Area 4 Region. Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Brodbeck, Assistant Regional Superintendent for ROE #39, and Mark Jontry, Regional Superintendent for ROE #17, on your well-deserved retirements! Thank you both for your years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to students, schools, and educators. Your impact will be felt for generations. Wishing you both the very best in this next chapter—you’ve certainly earned it! #ROE17 #ROE39 #ROE11
20 days ago, Jill Reedy
IARSS

The future of learning is already here, are we ready for it? 🚀

Join us for a powerful professional learning series exploring the impact of AI in education, from media literacy and critical thinking to student agency, discernment, and responsible classroom integration. Learn practical strategies to navigate AI with clarity, purpose, and a human-centered approach to teaching and learning.

Register Here!
Designing for Human Thinking (7/20/26) - https://bit.ly/4f6F1J9

20 days ago, Abby Kuzel
Summer PD opportunity for educators with AI
➗ Learn what’s next for math education in Illinois!

Join this one-hour online session for a brief overview of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan and explore how this statewide initiative supports high-quality, evidence-based math instruction for all learners.

Three opportunities to join us!
July 28, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4nxv1Lg
August 3, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4dGdEEq
August 18, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4uaTUPm
22 days ago, Abby Kuzel
PD flyer for educators with information to register for the numeracy plan sessions
Please join us in welcoming Heather Ethell as ROE #39's new Assistant Regional Superintendent!

We're excited to have Heather on our team and look forward to the work ahead as we continue supporting the students, educators, and school districts of Macon and Piatt Counties.

Welcome, Heather!

#ROE39 #Leadership #ServingSchools
29 days ago, Jill Reedy
Jill and Heather's 1st Day
Every behavior tells a story. ✨

Join us for this impactful workshop exploring trauma, brain health, and the “why” behind student behavior. Gain practical strategies to respond instead of react, support self-regulation, and build stronger connections with students through AWE (Actions, Words, & Expressions).

Register Here! - https://bit.ly/4uAzxv5
29 days ago, Abby Kuzel
Flyer promoting PD opportunity for teachers regarding trauma and behavior

Happy Fourth of July from ROE39! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

about 1 month ago, Dee Williams
4thofJuly2026
Check out what’s happening with SEL this summer! ☀️💙 From mindfulness and self-care to practical strategies for strengthening adult SEL, these sessions are designed to help educators recharge, reflect, and head into the new school year feeling more grounded and supported.

Take time for yourself this summer while gaining tools that make a lasting impact in the classroom!

Register Here! - https://bit.ly/4dlEL6j
about 1 month ago, Abby Kuzel
SEL Summer PD offerings for educators
📢 Registration is open for LETRS® Training beginning this fall! Learn how to apply the Science of Reading in your classroom through facilitated workshops, online modules, and hands-on professional learning. Sign up by July 8, 2026. See the flyer for details! 📚✨

Register Here! - https://bit.ly/4emRxSO
about 1 month ago, Abby Kuzel
Flyer for educators - LETRS training
📚 Ready to shift your literacy instruction? Join the Shifting the Balance book study to explore practical Science of Reading strategies that strengthen writing instruction and support all readers!

Sign up Here!
K-2nd - https://bit.ly/3Rikzer
3rd-5th - https://bit.ly/42CP8xX
about 1 month ago, Abby Kuzel
Book Study opportunity Flyer for Teachers