Librarians Networking
October 6th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Gather on Zoom to connect with librarians and library staff to network, exchange information and resources, and collaborate on problem-solving by exploring how other librarians have tackled similar challenges. By sharing and learning from fellow librarians and paraprofessionals, you can discover fresh ideas to enhance your library.
Twice this year, we will meet in person at a district library to view their library and share all the things they are doing.
October 6th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Gather on Zoom to connect with librarians and library staff to network, exchange information and resources, and collaborate on problem-solving by exploring how other librarians have tackled similar challenges. By sharing and learning from fellow librarians and paraprofessionals, you can discover fresh ideas to enhance your library.
Twice this year, we will meet in person at a district library to view their library and share all the things they are doing.
Understanding Your Summative Data
Thursday, October 1st, 8:30am-2:30pm @ SVCC
Turn your school or district data into meaningful questions, informed decisions, and actionable next steps. This full-day session will help participants understand their summative data within Illinois’ new accountability model and use it to support a continuous improvement process.
Register @https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7unqgJ7788v5LQ
Thursday, October 1st, 8:30am-2:30pm @ SVCC
Turn your school or district data into meaningful questions, informed decisions, and actionable next steps. This full-day session will help participants understand their summative data within Illinois’ new accountability model and use it to support a continuous improvement process.
Register @https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7unqgJ7788v5LQ
Educator Exchange: A Quarterly Learning NetworkNew ideas.
Real conversations. Lasting change.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 @ 3:30pm, Virtual
Connect with educators who are passionate about making a difference. Together, we'll explore research-backed practices that build resilience, foster belonging, and strengthen learning communities while sharing practical strategies you can use right away.
Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec5juRSCYKDRkXIA
Real conversations. Lasting change.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 @ 3:30pm, Virtual
Connect with educators who are passionate about making a difference. Together, we'll explore research-backed practices that build resilience, foster belonging, and strengthen learning communities while sharing practical strategies you can use right away.
Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec5juRSCYKDRkXIA
Transitional Math Fall Networking Session
Friday, September 25th @ 8:30am - 2:30pm @ SVCC
Transitional Math teachers in Quantitative Literacy (QL), Technical Math, and STEM are invited to connect, collaborate, and learn during two regional networking sessions at Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC).
Register @https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rectjybpqECwLNGoU
Friday, September 25th @ 8:30am - 2:30pm @ SVCC
Transitional Math teachers in Quantitative Literacy (QL), Technical Math, and STEM are invited to connect, collaborate, and learn during two regional networking sessions at Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC).
Register @https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rectjybpqECwLNGoU
Week 5: Two Days Can Add Up
Missing only two days of school each month can add up to approximately 18–20 days during the school year—about 10% of the entire year.
This is the point at which a student may be considered chronically absent, whether absences are excused, unexcused, or related to suspension.
This information is not about blame. It helps families and schools notice patterns early and work together before missed time becomes difficult to overcome.
If health concerns, transportation, anxiety, housing instability, caregiving responsibilities, or another challenge is affecting attendance, please contact your school. Support is available.
https://www.attendanceworks.org/chronic-absence/the-problem/
Missing only two days of school each month can add up to approximately 18–20 days during the school year—about 10% of the entire year.
This is the point at which a student may be considered chronically absent, whether absences are excused, unexcused, or related to suspension.
This information is not about blame. It helps families and schools notice patterns early and work together before missed time becomes difficult to overcome.
If health concerns, transportation, anxiety, housing instability, caregiving responsibilities, or another challenge is affecting attendance, please contact your school. Support is available.
https://www.attendanceworks.org/chronic-absence/the-problem/
Kinetic & Creative Summit - The Classrooms Students Remember
September 25th @ 8:30am
Whether students are creating a painting, performing on stage, speaking a new language, or learning through movement, Kinetic & Creative classrooms provide opportunities for expression, belonging, and confidence. This summit brings together art, music, physical education, and world language educators to strengthen instructional practices, build meaningful connections, and explore strategies that support the whole child.
Click here to register :
https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recgSGuuzy3T2GNbT
September 25th @ 8:30am
Whether students are creating a painting, performing on stage, speaking a new language, or learning through movement, Kinetic & Creative classrooms provide opportunities for expression, belonging, and confidence. This summit brings together art, music, physical education, and world language educators to strengthen instructional practices, build meaningful connections, and explore strategies that support the whole child.
Click here to register :
https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recgSGuuzy3T2GNbT
Join us as we celebrate the National Arts in Education Week, September 13th - September 19th . @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47
📚 Attendance Matters — September 17, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
Help your child build strong habits for school success from the very first day. We’ll share practical strategies and ideas to support positive attendance and help your child feel successful at school.
Register @https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us
Help your child build strong habits for school success from the very first day. We’ll share practical strategies and ideas to support positive attendance and help your child feel successful at school.
Register @https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us
Every Day Creates an Opportunity for Support
School attendance is about more than completing assignments.
When students are present, teachers and support staff can recognize strengths, notice emerging needs, provide timely help, and celebrate progress. A conversation in the hallway or a few minutes of individual support can make an important difference.
School attendance is about more than completing assignments.
When students are present, teachers and support staff can recognize strengths, notice emerging needs, provide timely help, and celebrate progress. A conversation in the hallway or a few minutes of individual support can make an important difference.
Mark your calendars for this family-friendly magic show, John Westford, at The Dixon Theatre on September 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Buy One, Get One (BOGO) ticket promotion (MAGIC50)
John Westford delivers a fast-paced combination of large-scale stage illusions, grand spectacles, and rapid-fire comedy. Audiences will enjoy classic and large-scale magic, disappearing acts, reappearances, and complex illusions performed alongside his assistant. It is sure to be an exciting night of entertainment for the entire family!
Buy One, Get One (BOGO) ticket promotion (MAGIC50)
John Westford delivers a fast-paced combination of large-scale stage illusions, grand spectacles, and rapid-fire comedy. Audiences will enjoy classic and large-scale magic, disappearing acts, reappearances, and complex illusions performed alongside his assistant. It is sure to be an exciting night of entertainment for the entire family!
Belonging Supports Attendance
Students are more likely to attend and engage in school when they feel known, valued, supported, and connected.
Belonging grows through everyday moments: a teacher greeting a student by name, a classmate saving a seat, a coach checking in, or a trusted adult noticing when something seems different.
Parents and community members can help by asking:
Who is one adult at school you can talk to?
When do you feel most connected at school?
What activity, class, or relationship makes you want to attend?
Every student deserves to know: “There is a place for me here.”
https://www.cdc.gov/youth-behavior/school-connectedness/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Students are more likely to attend and engage in school when they feel known, valued, supported, and connected.
Belonging grows through everyday moments: a teacher greeting a student by name, a classmate saving a seat, a coach checking in, or a trusted adult noticing when something seems different.
Parents and community members can help by asking:
Who is one adult at school you can talk to?
When do you feel most connected at school?
What activity, class, or relationship makes you want to attend?
Every student deserves to know: “There is a place for me here.”
https://www.cdc.gov/youth-behavior/school-connectedness/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Car Seat Safety Check
September 16th from 10:00 am - noon @ ROE 47 Office, 2214 E. 4th St, Suite C Sterling
The safety check will be in the parking lot.
@RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47
September 16th from 10:00 am - noon @ ROE 47 Office, 2214 E. 4th St, Suite C Sterling
The safety check will be in the parking lot.
@RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47
New Teacher Cadre (2026-2027)
Click here to register - https://forms.fillout.com/t/d4sP9Yrsmmus?id=recYqzdvMtNE1HFpL
Meet Virtually, once a month, on Tuesday's
If you are a new teacher, certified or non-certified in a teaching role, or a teacher in a new teaching area, certified or non-certified in a teaching role, we have several options of support designed to help you grow professionally and network with other teachers to share and ideas, support and build a network both in your district and outside with other schools to share strategies--instructional, classroom management, remote learning, special education and SEL.
Click here to register - https://forms.fillout.com/t/d4sP9Yrsmmus?id=recYqzdvMtNE1HFpL
Meet Virtually, once a month, on Tuesday's
If you are a new teacher, certified or non-certified in a teaching role, or a teacher in a new teaching area, certified or non-certified in a teaching role, we have several options of support designed to help you grow professionally and network with other teachers to share and ideas, support and build a network both in your district and outside with other schools to share strategies--instructional, classroom management, remote learning, special education and SEL.
ROE 47 Offices will be closed today , honoring Labor Day 2026.
NCAA Approval Workshop for School Counselors
Sept. 16th @ Cambridge High School from 9am - 1pm
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register & for more information.
Sept. 16th @ Cambridge High School from 9am - 1pm
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register & for more information.
Thank you to all of the educators who took part in Workplace Wednesday (Summer 2026). By spending your summer Wednesdays discovering local businesses and the people behind them, you are bringing invaluable real-world context back to your classrooms. Your commitment to making learning meaningful helps your students see what is possible for their future careers.
Librarians Networking (2026-2027)
September 15th, 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Virtually on Zoom
Gather on Zoom to connect with librarians and library staff to network, exchange information and resources, and collaborate on problem-solving by exploring how other librarians have tackled similar challenges. By sharing and learning from fellow librarians and paraprofessionals, you can discover fresh ideas to enhance your library.
Click here to register -https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recL2lSWXKUxa3lHC
September 15th, 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Virtually on Zoom
Gather on Zoom to connect with librarians and library staff to network, exchange information and resources, and collaborate on problem-solving by exploring how other librarians have tackled similar challenges. By sharing and learning from fellow librarians and paraprofessionals, you can discover fresh ideas to enhance your library.
Click here to register -https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recL2lSWXKUxa3lHC
Preschool Family Support Specialist Networking
September 10th from 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Virtual
Connect with family educators to stay informed on state education policies, share best practices, and find solutions to common challenges.
Click here to register -https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recBWObPmUnVeGiqG
September 10th from 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Virtual
Connect with family educators to stay informed on state education policies, share best practices, and find solutions to common challenges.
Click here to register -https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recBWObPmUnVeGiqG
Strong Routines Build Strong Starts
Consistent morning and evening routines can make getting to school easier for students of every age.
A few small steps can make a meaningful difference:
Prepare clothing, backpacks, and school materials the night before.
Establish consistent bedtime and wake-up routines.
Create a backup plan for transportation.
Keep school contact information handy.
Reach out early when your family encounters a barrier.
Perfect mornings aren’t required. What matters is having a plan—and knowing your school is ready to help when challenges arise.
Hyperlink: Attendance resources for families
https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/handouts-for-families/
Consistent morning and evening routines can make getting to school easier for students of every age.
A few small steps can make a meaningful difference:
Prepare clothing, backpacks, and school materials the night before.
Establish consistent bedtime and wake-up routines.
Create a backup plan for transportation.
Keep school contact information handy.
Reach out early when your family encounters a barrier.
Perfect mornings aren’t required. What matters is having a plan—and knowing your school is ready to help when challenges arise.
Hyperlink: Attendance resources for families
https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/handouts-for-families/
REGISTER NOW for the Kinetic & Creative Summit
September 25th @ SVCC
This summit offers targeted professional learning designed to help teachers explore opportunities for expression, belonging, and confidence through kinetic and creative classrooms.
Click here to register : https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recgSGuuzy3T2GNbT
September 25th @ SVCC
This summit offers targeted professional learning designed to help teachers explore opportunities for expression, belonging, and confidence through kinetic and creative classrooms.
Click here to register : https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recgSGuuzy3T2GNbT
