World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2nd. The day recognizes and spreads awareness for the rights of people with autism.
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It's April Fool's Day!
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Help us to honor Jen Banks and these exemplary leaders in your school communities. Award open to K-8 Whiteside County teachers, para educators & administrators. Please nominate your “marigold” today using the provided link. Please submit your nomination using Google Form Link by April 16, 2021. https://forms.gle/GXKMyUYhsgGFkHbg7
We would like to welcome Ashton- Franklin Center CUSD #275 to the Education Endorsement Pathway grant. We can’t wait to get started in providing students support with preparing for their future education and career. Students will be supported through early career exploration, career-focused instruction and work based learning. ROE47 and SVCC are partnering with area schools to implement these programs. If you are looking for more information on the PWR Act, affecting all Illinois schools, contact Pathway Navigators, Chanda McDonnell cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger hwaninger@roe47.org, and Stacey Dinges sdinges@roe47.org. If you have any questions regarding the endorsement process please contact your school counselor or comment below.
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Click & Go Session!
Math for All Informational Meeting
Tuesday, April 13
1:00 - 2:00 p.m
Math for All is a professional development program designed to assist schools in implementing, high-quality, standards-based mathematics education for a wide range of students including those with disabilities. It is NOT a math curriculum, not is it tied to any specific K - 5 mathematics program. Rather it helps teachers use and adapt their existing materials to make them more accessible to a wide range of learners. If interested, join us for an information meeting to learn more.
Check out this opening at Regional Center for Change...
C4C Teacher Opening 21-22 School Year
Regional Center for Change (C4C) is an alternative middle and high school with a mission dedicated to student achievement in school and life. Instilling hope for a future, self-confidence now, and resilience forever in all our students. To achieve that goal we inspire students to imagine their future, provide belief-altering experiences that broaden their vision of what is possible, and build students’ academic skill sets to attain
their goals.
C4C serves to provide individualized education instruction and related services to students from individual school districts who require a more specialized educational setting than is available in the public school.
Knowledge of multiple content areas;
Classroom management skills; and Technology skills desirable. The qualified applicant must possess a valid Professional Educator License.
Salary/Benefits: Salaries are regionally competitive and will be discussed upon offer of position. Full TRS benefits paid
How to Apply
Send resume and letter of interest to Mark Morris at mmorris@roe47.org. For additional information regarding the position please contact Mark Morris at 815.564.2032 ext 115.
C4C Paraprofessional Opening 21-22 School Year
Regional Center for Change (C4C) is an alternative middle and high school with a mission dedicated to student achievement in school and life. Instilling hope for a future, self- confidence now, and resilience forever in all our students. To achieve that goal we inspire students to imagine their future, provide belief-altering experiences that
broaden their vision of what is possible, and build students’ academic skill sets to attain their goals.
Paraprofessionals work directly under the supervision of the principal and the classroom teachers. Their most essential function is to support students in meeting their goals, and create a safe, positive learning environment. They also must demonstrate integrity,
respect for diversity, and other standards of ethical conduct. The qualified applicant must possess a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License.
Salary/Benefits:
Salaries are regionally competitive and will be discussed upon offer of position. Full IMRF benefits paid
How to Apply
Send resume and letter of interest to Mark Morris at mmorris@roe47.org. For additional information regarding the position please contact Mark Morris at 815.564.2032 ext 115.
From the pandemic to school closures to nationwide mobilization for racial justice, our nation’s headlines serve as an urgent call for social and emotional learning (SEL)
.https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/01/28/a-better-way-forward-for-education-year-in-review-for-sel/
To help combat the teacher shortage, Sauk Valley Community College is offering every student entering the college with a College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) a $100 credit. Sauk Valley is the first community college in the State to offer an award based on the CCPE and joins Northern Illinois University, Golden Apple, and the Minority Teachers in Illinois program in recognizing the value of the endorsement. The award can be used for books or tuition. To read the full article, clink the link below.
https://edsystemsniu.org/sauk-valley-community-college-ccpe/
We would like to welcome Amboy Community Unit School District #272 to the Education Endorsement Pathway grant. We can’t wait to get started in providing students support with preparing for their future education and career. Students will be supported through early career exploration, career-focused instruction and work based learning. ROE47 and SVCC are partnering with area schools to implement these programs. If you are looking for more information on this PWR Act, affecting all Illinois schools, contact Pathway Navigators, Chanda McDonnell cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger hwaninger@roe47.org, and Stacey Dinges sdinges@roe47.org. If you have any questions regarding the endorsement process please contact your school counselor or comment below.
Help us to honor Jen Banks and these exemplary leaders in your school communities. Award open to K-8 Whiteside County teachers, para educators & administrators. Please nominate your “marigold” today using the provided link. Please submit your nomination using Google Form Link by April 16, 2021. https://forms.gle/GXKMyUYhsgGFkHbg7
A Monday morning shout-out to our fantastic area teachers, from your friends at ROE 47!
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Check out this posting in one of our area districts!
Eswood is looking for a a specialist who can teach any combination of the following: Elementary P.E., computer applications, and art.
This is a part time up to .6 FTE. Contact Dr. Michael Shapiro,
Superintendent.
First day of Spring is tomorrow, March 20th!
Open the windows and enjoy the sunshine!
Happy Spring 2021 from your friends at ROE 47.
SVCC Receives CTE Pathway Grant
Sauk Valley Community College, in partnership with ROE 47, has applied for, and was awarded, a grant to fund educational pathways for local high school students. SVCC is proud to announce that this $249,000 year 1 grant from the Illinois State Board of Education is phase one of a four phase grant cycle, totaling $747,000, that will allow the college to better aid area students who are interested in careers in the education field. High school pathways is a project that SVCC will work with area partners Ashton-Franklin Center High School, Amboy High School, Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico High School, Sterling High School, Forreston High
School, Center for Change Alternative High School, ROE47, and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce.
Go to https://www.roe47.org/ and click on the NEWS tab to read the entire press release.
Happy St. Patrick's Day from ROE 47!
Librarians & School Library Media Specialist Networking Session Wednesday, March 24 (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
Click & Go Session!
Come share your ideas and gain new ideas to use in your library and school. Please bring an idea to share!
The ROE 47 Office will be closing at 1:00 pm today due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
Help us to honor Jen Banks and these exemplary leaders in your school communities. Award open to K-8 Whiteside County teachers, para educators & administrators. Please nominate your “marigold” today using the provided link.
Please submit your nomination using Google Form Link by April 16, 2021. https://forms.gle/GXKMyUYhsgGFkHbg7
