Happy Labor Day!
Today, we celebrate and recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers everywhere. Thank you to all who help make our communities, schools, and workplaces stronger each day!
Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙
#ROE39
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, September 8. Have a safe and happy Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙
🎙️ What a morning at ROE #39!
A HUGE thank you to Brian, Lindsay, Nick, and the Byers & Co. team for bringing their live radio broadcast to the Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education this morning! We loved having you here and appreciate the opportunity to share with our communities more about what happens behind the scenes at ROE #39.
Our staff had the opportunity to talk about the many ways we support our schools, students, educators, and communities—from attendance and truancy support, alternative education programs, educator licensure, bus driver training, technology and AI, social-emotional learning, school safety, building inspections, and our new work-study program.
Perhaps my favorite part of the morning—watching our staff step outside their comfort zones! For some, getting behind a microphone and talking on live radio was definitely outside their usual wheelhouse. But they did it, shared their expertise, and represented ROE #39 incredibly well. I am so proud of them!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this morning happen—from setting up the room and backdrop to preparing talking points and, most importantly, being willing to share the work you do every day.
Thank you again to Byers & Co. for helping us tell the story of ROE #39 and the many ways we support our schools and communities.
Here are a few photos from the morning! 📸
Join our SEL Cohort and become part of a collaborative learning community focused on strengthening social and emotional learning practices. Each month, we'll explore a new SEL topic, share ideas, and leave with practical strategies you can use in your school or classroom.
📅 Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month:
September 9 • October 14 • November 11 • January 13 • February 10 • April 14
Register today and connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow educators! - https://bit.ly/45LlF6f
VESi offers online continuing education courses to fit your educational needs. Take courses when and where you want after settling back in this fall!
Learn More: virtualeduc.com/ioa
Join us for a 6-week virtual book study of Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms by Dr. Marcia Tate. Learn simple, practical strategies to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and create a positive classroom where both you and your students can thrive.
📚 Invest in your well-being while gaining tools you can use right away.
Register here today! - https://bit.ly/4w9H7wN
The Macon County Harvestfest Student Art Showcase is coming to Harvestfest, October 9–11, 2026, at the Macon County Fairgrounds!
Students from across Macon County are invited to showcase their artwork as part of this exciting new event celebrating creativity and community. If you know an art teacher or have students who love creating, be sure to share this opportunity!
See the attached flyer for participation details. We look forward to seeing the amazing talent from schools across Macon County!
The ROE #39 Regional School Safety Team recently came together to kick off our fourth year of school safety planning, preparation, and partnership across Macon and Piatt Counties.
This year, we’re seeing more commitment than ever from our schools and community partners. Administrators and staff from public and private schools joined law enforcement officers, fire departments, emergency management, and other community partners to begin another year of working together to strengthen safety and preparedness in our schools.
The team is led by Regional School Safety Director Shane Brandel, whose leadership and dedication continue to bring these important partners together throughout the year.
We were also grateful to welcome Andrea Tortora and her team from The Center for Prevention of Abuse, who provided an important awareness training focused on human trafficking awareness and prevention.
School safety is not a one-time training or a checklist—it’s an ongoing commitment to planning, practicing, communicating, and working together.
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to be part of this important work. We are grateful for your continued partnership and commitment to keeping our students, schools, and communities safe.
Join us for The Whole-Brain Child Workbook book study and learn easy-to-use strategies that help children manage emotions, build strong relationships, and succeed in school. You'll leave with ideas and activities you can start using right away.
📚 Tuesdays: September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Register today and add practical tools to your educator toolkit!
https://bit.ly/4wentQg
Join the Teaching & Learning Collaborative to connect, share ideas, and grow together with educators across Macon and Piatt counties.
📅 Tuesday, September 22
🌱 Elementary: 9:00–11:00 AM
📚 Secondary: 12:30–2:30 PM
👥 For instructional leaders, administrators, and school improvement teams.
Register Here!
Elementary - https://bit.ly/3SmUxaO
Secondary - https://bit.ly/3SEth7P
Join our SEL Cohort and become part of a collaborative learning community focused on strengthening social and emotional learning practices. Each month, we'll explore a new SEL topic, share ideas, and leave with practical strategies you can use in your school or classroom.
📅 Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month:
September 9 • October 14 • November 11 • January 13 • February 10 • April 14
Register today and connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow educators! - https://bit.ly/45LlF6f
🌟 Thrive Together: New Educator Collaborative
Teaching in your first few years can come with plenty of questions, challenges, and exciting wins. You don't have to navigate them alone!
Designed for educators in years 1–3, Thrive Together provides a supportive space to connect with peers, share ideas, celebrate successes, and work through challenges together. Participants will gain practical strategies and build a strong professional network through quarterly in-person dinner gatherings and monthly virtual check-ins.
🤝 Connect. Share. Grow. Thrive Together.
Register Here! - https://bit.ly/4iiWL5u
The content test has been waived for individuals seeking the Short-Term Approval for school support endorsements in School Nurse, School Social Worker, School Counselor, School Psychologist and SLP.
Contact Dee Williams at dwilliams@roe39.org for more information on how to apply for this temporary credential!
🌟 Thrive Together: New Educator Collaborative
Teaching in your first few years can come with plenty of questions, challenges, and exciting wins. You don't have to navigate them alone!
Designed for educators in years 1–3, Thrive Together provides a supportive space to connect with peers, share ideas, celebrate successes, and work through challenges together. Participants will gain practical strategies and build a strong professional network through quarterly in-person dinner gatherings and monthly virtual check-ins.
🤝 Connect. Share. Grow. Thrive Together.
Register Here! - https://bit.ly/4iiWL5u
Join us for Understanding the Neurosequential Model in Education and discover practical, brain-based strategies to help students regulate, relate, and respond. Creating more opportunities for meaningful learning.
Learn how to better understand student behavior and leave with tools you can use right away!
Register today!
1️⃣ Licensed School Counselor
2️⃣ High School Science Teacher
If you want a rewarding career helping students thrive, don't wait! ⏰
Click the link for details: https://www.roe39.org/page/roe39-vacancies
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Join our SEL Cohort and become part of a collaborative learning community focused on strengthening social and emotional learning practices. Each month, we'll explore a new SEL topic, share ideas, and leave with practical strategies you can use in your school or classroom.
📅 Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month:
September 9 • October 14 • November 11 • January 13 • February 10 • April 14
Register today and connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow educators! - https://bit.ly/45LlF6f
For more info and to apply: https://www.roe39.org/page/roe39-vacancies
#roe39 #alternativeschools #nowhiring #futures #milligan #DecaturIL #IllinoisTeachers
Build your perfect professional development experience from 160+ breakout sessions at this year’s two day Raising Student Achievement Conference from IARSS Illinois. You’ll walk away with new tools and renewed energy to support your students all year long!
🗓️ 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/
The Decatur Public Schools Foundation and Heart of Illinois Community Foundation gathered to dedicate the Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Memorial Statue in front of the school that proudly bears his name.
Created by renowned Decatur native and sculptor Preston Jackson, the bronze statue honors Dansby’s service as a mechanic with the Tuskegee Airmen.
Regional Superintendent Jill Reedy was honored to join DPS Superintendent Dr. Nicole Moody and community partners for this special celebration—a wonderful reflection of the strong partnership between DPS #61 and ROE #39.
A special thank you to donor Jack McCoy and the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation for helping make this beautiful tribute possible. What a meaningful way to honor Mr. Dansby’s legacy for generations to come!
