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Illinois Elevating Special Educators Network Presents : The 4th Annual Special Education Summit
Friday, September 19 @ SVCC, Keynote Speaker : Phil Januszewski
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Illinois Elevating Special Educators Network Presents : The 4th Annual Special Education Summit
Friday, September 19 @ SVCC, Keynote Speaker : Phil Januszewski
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Rooted In Relationships: SEL Capacity Series
November 13th @ 8:30am
Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recfL5QpPPS7gpVIv
Strong relationships are at the heart of effective teaching, learning, and community. This series is designed to build capacity among educators, counselors, administrators, and community partners to implement high-impact social-emotional learning (SEL) practices. Each session offers research-based strategies, real-world examples, and tools for deepening connection, resilience, and belonging across school communities.
Session 1 – November 13: Restorative Practices
Learn how restorative approaches foster trust, accountability, and inclusion. This session explores how to create safe, respectful spaces where students and adults can grow through connection and repair.
Session 2 – January 22: Integrating SEL into Daily Practice
Discover practical ways to embed SEL into instruction, routines, and schoolwide systems. This session helps participants align SEL with academic goals while meeting the holistic needs of students.
Session 3 – April 30: Supporting the Whole Student
Explore strategies to support students impacted by adversity, trauma, and stress. Participants will learn how to build protective relationships, promote healing-centered engagement, and help every student thrive.
November 13th @ 8:30am
Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recfL5QpPPS7gpVIv
Strong relationships are at the heart of effective teaching, learning, and community. This series is designed to build capacity among educators, counselors, administrators, and community partners to implement high-impact social-emotional learning (SEL) practices. Each session offers research-based strategies, real-world examples, and tools for deepening connection, resilience, and belonging across school communities.
Session 1 – November 13: Restorative Practices
Learn how restorative approaches foster trust, accountability, and inclusion. This session explores how to create safe, respectful spaces where students and adults can grow through connection and repair.
Session 2 – January 22: Integrating SEL into Daily Practice
Discover practical ways to embed SEL into instruction, routines, and schoolwide systems. This session helps participants align SEL with academic goals while meeting the holistic needs of students.
Session 3 – April 30: Supporting the Whole Student
Explore strategies to support students impacted by adversity, trauma, and stress. Participants will learn how to build protective relationships, promote healing-centered engagement, and help every student thrive.

Making Sense Of RSSI
November 12, 2025 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM , Virtual
Registration Required - https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recTlfOAYxWiVUji0
The Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI) initiative, a free, data-informed program led by the Center for Childhood Resilience under ISBE, aims to improve student and educator mental health and well-being by providing schools with personalized resources and support. Through a short school survey and personalized data snapshot, RSSI helps schools identify their strengths and areas for growth across four key domains: Mental Health & Well-Being, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), Trauma-Responsive Practices, and Cultural Awareness, Responsiveness & Equity.
This virtual session, "Making Sense of RSSI," will guide attendees to understand the initiative's benefits, access and complete the RSSI Screener Survey, and use their data snapshot for meaningful action planning, ultimately empowering schools through data and collaboration to create safe, supportive, and resilient environments where every student can thrive.
November 12, 2025 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM , Virtual
Registration Required - https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recTlfOAYxWiVUji0
The Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI) initiative, a free, data-informed program led by the Center for Childhood Resilience under ISBE, aims to improve student and educator mental health and well-being by providing schools with personalized resources and support. Through a short school survey and personalized data snapshot, RSSI helps schools identify their strengths and areas for growth across four key domains: Mental Health & Well-Being, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), Trauma-Responsive Practices, and Cultural Awareness, Responsiveness & Equity.
This virtual session, "Making Sense of RSSI," will guide attendees to understand the initiative's benefits, access and complete the RSSI Screener Survey, and use their data snapshot for meaningful action planning, ultimately empowering schools through data and collaboration to create safe, supportive, and resilient environments where every student can thrive.

Winter Clothing Donation Drive
Help local families in need of winter clothes !
Accepting NEW items from November 1-16.
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Help local families in need of winter clothes !
Accepting NEW items from November 1-16.
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Science Teacher Virtual Session: A Tale Of Two Classrooms — What Should Science Education Look Like?
November 10, 2025 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Virtual Registration Required - https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recN0aaWZoT5v0kZR
What does high-quality science teaching really look like in action? In this interactive session, teachers will compare two contrasting classroom scenarios to uncover the key features of effective, student-centered science instruction.
Together, we’ll explore:
- How students engage with phenomena and make sense of the world through science and engineering practices.
- The differences between traditional, teacher-directed lessons and classrooms that foster curiosity, questioning, and evidence-based reasoning.
- What it means for instruction to be three-dimensional and aligned to today’s science standards.
Through video analysis and collaborative discussion, participants will build a shared vision of what powerful science learning looks and feels like—and identify strategies they can bring back to their own classrooms the next day.
Hope you can join us !
November 10, 2025 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Virtual Registration Required - https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recN0aaWZoT5v0kZR
What does high-quality science teaching really look like in action? In this interactive session, teachers will compare two contrasting classroom scenarios to uncover the key features of effective, student-centered science instruction.
Together, we’ll explore:
- How students engage with phenomena and make sense of the world through science and engineering practices.
- The differences between traditional, teacher-directed lessons and classrooms that foster curiosity, questioning, and evidence-based reasoning.
- What it means for instruction to be three-dimensional and aligned to today’s science standards.
Through video analysis and collaborative discussion, participants will build a shared vision of what powerful science learning looks and feels like—and identify strategies they can bring back to their own classrooms the next day.
Hope you can join us !

SIGN-UP now for EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMIT 2025
November 7, 2025 @ SVCC
Enjoy engaging, hands-on sessions designed to spark creativity and joy in early childhood classrooms:
REGISTER @https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7GpyIf8ZicRPUw
November 7, 2025 @ SVCC
Enjoy engaging, hands-on sessions designed to spark creativity and joy in early childhood classrooms:
REGISTER @https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7GpyIf8ZicRPUw

JOIN US - Counselor & Social Worker Networking
November 6, 2025 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM @ ROE 47 OFFICE
CLICK HERE to Register : https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec0iCURe4yf0g5wN
November 6, 2025 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM @ ROE 47 OFFICE
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A Tale of Two Classrooms — What Should Science Education Look Like?
Monday, November 10, 2025, 4:00–5:30 PM, Virtual
Register : https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recfaSRaEtxKuheMH
What does high-quality science teaching really look like in action? In this interactive session, participants will compare two contrasting classroom scenarios to uncover the key features of effective, student-centered instruction.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 4:00–5:30 PM, Virtual
Register : https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recfaSRaEtxKuheMH
What does high-quality science teaching really look like in action? In this interactive session, participants will compare two contrasting classroom scenarios to uncover the key features of effective, student-centered instruction.

REGISTER NOW ! Early Childhood Summit 2025
November 7, 2025 8:30 AM- 2:30 PM @ SVCC
Registration Required - CLICK HERE - https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7GpyIf8ZicRPUw
Join us for an energizing day of learning, laughter, and inspiration with keynote speaker Adam Peterson, educator, author, and national presenter. Adam’s engaging keynote, “Teachers Are The B.E.S.T.!”, will kick off the day with a powerful reminder of the joy and fun that should be at the heart of every classroom. Packed with practical tips and motivational stories, this session will leave you inspired and ready to bring positivity and excitement back to your teaching.
Following the keynote, enjoy engaging, hands-on sessions designed to spark creativity and joy in early childhood classrooms:
Teach, Play, Learn! – Explore simple ways to make standards fun through play, games, and classroom hacks.
Behavior Busters – Gain effective, evidence-based tools for building positive behavior and supporting social-emotional growth.
The Science Box – Bring science to life with hands-on activities and engaging experiments.
Whoa! What Happened to Our Classroom?! – Learn how to transform your classroom into immersive experiences that spark wonder and excitement.
This summit is a unique opportunity for early childhood educators to connect, collaborate, and leave with fresh ideas to engage young learners in meaningful and joyful ways.
November 7, 2025 8:30 AM- 2:30 PM @ SVCC
Registration Required - CLICK HERE - https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7GpyIf8ZicRPUw
Join us for an energizing day of learning, laughter, and inspiration with keynote speaker Adam Peterson, educator, author, and national presenter. Adam’s engaging keynote, “Teachers Are The B.E.S.T.!”, will kick off the day with a powerful reminder of the joy and fun that should be at the heart of every classroom. Packed with practical tips and motivational stories, this session will leave you inspired and ready to bring positivity and excitement back to your teaching.
Following the keynote, enjoy engaging, hands-on sessions designed to spark creativity and joy in early childhood classrooms:
Teach, Play, Learn! – Explore simple ways to make standards fun through play, games, and classroom hacks.
Behavior Busters – Gain effective, evidence-based tools for building positive behavior and supporting social-emotional growth.
The Science Box – Bring science to life with hands-on activities and engaging experiments.
Whoa! What Happened to Our Classroom?! – Learn how to transform your classroom into immersive experiences that spark wonder and excitement.
This summit is a unique opportunity for early childhood educators to connect, collaborate, and leave with fresh ideas to engage young learners in meaningful and joyful ways.

ROE 47 had a block-tacular time joining in the fun at Riverdale’s Trunk or Treat!
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National School Bus Safety Week 2025 is being held from October 20–24, 2025.
Stay alert and help keep our students and drivers safe!
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Stay alert and help keep our students and drivers safe!
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JOIN US @ the Early Childhood Summit 2025
November 7, 2025 @ SVCC
Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7GpyIf8ZicRPUw
Get ready for keynote speaker Adam Peterson, educator, author, and national presenter. Adam’s engaging keynote, “Teachers Are The B.E.S.T.!”, will kick off the day with a powerful reminder of the joy and fun that should be at the heart of every classroom. Following the keynote, enjoy engaging, hands-on sessions designed to spark creativity and joy in early childhood classrooms:

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible work our principals do every day to support students, teachers, and families.
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The ROE 47 Pathway Team would like to say a special thank-you to all area business and industry who support career exploration and attended the Pathway Playground today at Sauk Valley Community College.








Career exploration at its finest on display today at Sauk Valley Community College for over 1,300 area 8th grade students.
ROE 47's Pathway Playground has become a fan favorite for students and business alike; as 8th graders are exposed to hands-on activities and real-world conversation with and business and industry.
What a better way to 'make the community our classroom'!
ROE 47's Pathway Playground has become a fan favorite for students and business alike; as 8th graders are exposed to hands-on activities and real-world conversation with and business and industry.
What a better way to 'make the community our classroom'!








Thank you to Whiteside Co. Sheriff's deputy and his K-9 for visiting with our work based learning students. Deputy Jake Willging, former Fulton High School graduate, spoke about potential futures in law enforcement.
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The office will be closed on Columbus Day.

Center for Change work based learning students headed to the Candlelight with teacher Mrs. Laura Cargill for their etiquette lunch.
A special thank you to Rock Falls Candlelight for donating the meals!
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A special thank you to Rock Falls Candlelight for donating the meals!
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REGISTER NOW - Early Childhood Summit 2025
November 7th @ SVCC
Click here to REGISTER : https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7GpyIf8ZicRPUw
This summit is a unique opportunity for early childhood educators to connect, collaborate, and leave with fresh ideas to engage young learners in meaningful and joyful ways.
November 7th @ SVCC
Click here to REGISTER : https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7GpyIf8ZicRPUw
This summit is a unique opportunity for early childhood educators to connect, collaborate, and leave with fresh ideas to engage young learners in meaningful and joyful ways.

MARK YOR CALENDARS :
Illinois Elevating Special Educators Presents : 2025 -2026 Special Education Professional Development Learning Opportunities !
All events are FREE; scan the QR codes below to register !
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Illinois Elevating Special Educators Presents : 2025 -2026 Special Education Professional Development Learning Opportunities !
All events are FREE; scan the QR codes below to register !
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