Spring is coming and that means flowers will be in bloom. Now is the time to nominate educators for the 2026 Marigold Award. Each nominee will be recognized on social media and will receive a certificate, a marigold, and a special book. Our overall winner will also receive a $100 Amazon gift card to continue to build their classroom library.
Jen Banks was a beloved teacher and school improvement coach who passed away as the result of a tragic automobile accident in December 2015. Her love for learning and the students that she worked with was an inspiration to many. Jen’s positive, supportive, and energetic attitude nurtured those around her and helped them to grow. In celebration of Jen’s life and dedication to learning, ROE 47 has created an award in her honor. As Jen worked with many elementary and middle schools in the Sauk Valley area, this award is open to PK-8 Whiteside County teachers, para-educators & administrators.
Marigolds exist in our schools - encouraging, supporting and nurturing teachers. They are leaders in their community, classrooms, and families. They have a love of learning and sharing that learning with others. Help us to honor Jen and these exemplary leaders in your school communities. An informational flier and copy of the nomination questions are attached.
Please nominate your “marigold” today using the link below by Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Click on https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyfJuf4raj8JPfh0a7HgA3-xhXTI0BgmN3MU4y4YjGwT_DBA/viewform. for Google Nomination Form
March 16th - Virtual
NGSS in Practice is an 8-week asynchronous professional learning experience hosted in Google Classroom, designed to deepen educators’ understanding of three-dimensional science teaching and learning.
Register @https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec5POPYww33fVmLP
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🎒 Big Steps for Little Learners! Community Wide Screenings
Is your little one ready to start their educational journey? We’re bringing the community together for your child’s success! Join the Regional Office of Education, area preschools, and local home visiting groups for the Community Birth to 3 and Preschool Screenings.
This is more than just a screening—it’s a chance for families to explore local resources, chat with developmental experts, learn about all the different birth to 3 and preschool opportunities in our area and ensure your child has the best start possible.
📅 When: Friday, March 27th | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
đź“Ť Where: Dixon Park District Facility
Who should register? Children ages 2.5–5 (who won’t turn 6 before August 31, 2026).
Tiny Tots (Under 2.5): No registration needed! Walk-ins are welcome for our Birth to Three screenings.
Don't miss this opportunity to support your child's growth and get your questions answered.
Register @https://forms.fillout.com/t/xjqqHHe4xJus?EventID=recp7E9zUGUtsYyx3 or reach out to Ashley, ateel@roe47.org, with any questions.
See you at The Facility! 🍎
March 13th @ SVCC, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
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March 18th & 19th - Call for an appointment
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Tuesday, March 10th @ the ROE 47 office
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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March 4, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM | Virtual
A practical, engaging session focused on building children’s social, emotional, and academic skills. Families will walk away with tools they can use right away at home and school.
Register: https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us
March – June 2026 | Start anytime – Self-paced |
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Every educator plays a critical role in student safety and well-being. This asynchronous learning opportunity equips K–12 educators with tools to:
Recognize warning signs of suicide
Understand the impact of trauma on learning and behavior
Apply trauma-informed practices that foster safe and supportive learning environments
Participants may begin at any time during the March–June window and complete the course at their own pace. This is free for all participants thanks to the IDPH YAM Grant.
March 18th & 19th - call for an appointment
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Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recGSndpWipEJIoWX
In this session, teachers will immerse themselves in the science practice of Constructing Arguments from Evidence by working through phenomena as students do. Participants will gather and analyze evidence, develop claims, and engage in structured argumentation routines to justify their thinking. By experiencing the practice firsthand, teachers will better understand how students build evidence-based explanations across grade levels and what supports strengthen their reasoning. Attendees will leave with CER tools, discourse routines, and practical strategies for elevating student argumentation in the classroom.
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Join us on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Sauk Valley Community College for a powerful day dedicated to elevating well-being as a foundation for empowered learning.
Formerly known as the SEL Summit, this expanded event brings together schools and community partners to build capacity for supporting students, educators, families, and communities.
Highlights include
An inspiring keynote exploring how elevating well-being leads to empowered learning and sustainable impact
Interactive breakout sessions designed to build capacity through practical, research-based strategies
Hands-on experiences that promote collaboration, reflection, and growth
Click here to register :https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec7PVm4ZHva16PGB
March 4, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM | Virtual
A practical, engaging session focused on building children’s social, emotional, and academic skills. Families will walk away with tools they can use right away at home and school.
Register: https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us
April 16 | 6:00 - 7:30 | Virtual
A Sauk Valley STARS collaborative event offering baby items and connections to local services for parents of babies up to 3 months old. Families who attend will receive items for their baby.
Register: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qy3sBN1BDYus
March – June 2026 | Start anytime – Self-paced |
Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=recyXwYmpo3EdoXxA
Every educator plays a critical role in student safety and well-being. This asynchronous learning opportunity equips K–12 educators with tools to:
Recognize warning signs of suicide
Understand the impact of trauma on learning and behavior
Apply trauma-informed practices that foster safe and supportive learning environments
Participants may begin at any time during the March–June window and complete the course at their own pace. This is free for all participants thanks to the IDPH YAM Grant.
Meet once a month, Tuesday's from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/eGfXMqJE19us?workshopid=rec3JBr0GJw73sTDu
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.
Friday, February 27th @ Tetten's Grain , 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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April 16 | 6:00 - 7:30 | Virtual
A Sauk Valley STARS collaborative event offering baby items and connections to local services for parents of babies up to 3 months old. Families who attend will receive items for their baby.
Register: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qy3sBN1BDYus
February 5, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM | Virtual
An informative session led by the LSSI Prevention Program exploring current trends around drugs, alcohol, vaping, and social media—and how families can stay informed and supportive.
Register: https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us
