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"All the candy corn that was ever made was made in 1911. And so, since nobody eats that stuff, there's a ton of it left over" -Lewis Black Public Notice: Regional Board of School Trustees Meeting Cancelled Per P.A. 89-205-I effective July 5, 1999, the Regional Board of School Trustees may cancel their regular meeting if there is no pending business. Since we have no pending business, the regular meeting of the Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette, and Montgomery Counties Regional Board of School Trustees scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. is cancelled. https://lists.roe3.org/RBST/public_notices/RBST-Cancellation-Notice-October-7-2019.pdf The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the ROE #3 Professional Development Center in Vandalia, IL. OCTOBER 11TH MINI INSTITUTE Curing Adultitis: Your Prescription for Less Stress and More Success When: October 11, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Where: Effingham Performance Center Presenter: Jason Kotecki Cost: FREE Adultitis is an epidemic that is coming hard after us every single day. It can infiltrate even the best working environments, producing stress and instigating burnout. Left unchecked, Adultitis will eat your productivity, teamwork, and morale alive. Surrender need not be an option, however. In this light-hearted but hard-hitting program, Jason will arm you with the fresh perspective needed to reclaim your passion and create a better harmony between work and home. He provides witty observations, humorous anecdotes, and real- world techniques that will entertain and inspire you to live a richer, more balanced life. You'll learn easy, practical tips for bringing more fun and less stress to the job at hand, contributing to a workplace that's more enjoyable and engaging for yourself AND those you serve. Adultitis may be a formidable foe, but Jason can help you annihilate it! Objectives: As a result of Jason's programs, your attendees will be . . . Armed with tools to identify hidden limitations that might be holding them back. Equipped to reduce stress and prevent burnout. Energized to reclaim their passion for doing their best work. Empowered to shift their perspective to foster new ways of thinking. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES! Got Your Professional Development Portfolio Up-2-Date? Click the graphic above to see what's available . . . Search the Professional Development Events Database [ Calendar 1 | Calendar 2 ] Employment Opportunities Job Openings in Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette, and Montgomery Districts FOUNDATIONAL SERVICES The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) recently shared the impact of the Foundational Services funding that was distributed via Regional Offices of Education throughout the State in a variety of professional development programs. A presentation that shows the progress measured in districts participating in those programs can be viewed at https://lists.roe3.org/pd/IARSS_Presentation_2018-07-11.pdf A TIP FOR THOSE RENEWING LICENSES Many license-holders haven't been in their ELIS accounts since they got their licenses [up to 5 years ago]. Thus, logins and passwords are mysterious combinations that few wrote down. This isn't a big deal as... The ROE can give them their login. They can choose "forgot password" when logging in. After providing a login (and possibly answer a secret question . . . we've seen this step come and go) . . . Voila! The password is emailed to the license-holder. Herein lies a problem . . . some districts changed their domain name since 2013. They went from the old "k12.il.us" format to an "org" format. So, if the paraprofessional or teacher registered with an email address that no longer exists, they cannot get their password emailed to them. That means they will have to call the ISBE Helpline Here are the steps for those needing to call the help line (an automated system with options): Call - (217)557-6763 Choose option #2 You will need to enter your IEIN followed by the pound symbol (#) -OR- your social security number (with no dashes) followed by the pound symbol (#) [that's a hash tag for our more tech-savvy associates] You will need to enter your date of birth followed by the pound symbol (#). When doing so, you must enter using 2 digits, 2 digits, 4 digits (MMDDYYYY). . . i.e., 04211984 . . . followed by the pound symbol (#). If the stars are aligned and all goes according to plan, the recording will say they have your account pulled up and now you get to wait for a live person. As always, the ROE Staff is happy to help those needing assistance with renewal and registration! Just give us a call at one of our office locations (see the bottom of this page). P.A.101-0012: Reinstates the Minimum of Five Hours of Instructional Time A new law that takes effect July 1, 2019, reinstates the requirement that a school day consist of a minimum of five hours of instructional time, a provision that previously sunset in 2017. Public Act 101-0012 also allows school districts statewide to utilize e-learning days in lieu of emergency days and maintains flexibility for students to engage in career-connected learning outside of the classroom. ISBE's 2019-20 school year calendar application is now open for submissions in IWAS. Calendars should be submitted prior to the first day of the school year. If additional time is needed, please contact schoolcalendars@isbe.net. ISBE will provide further guidance on how districts can proceed with instructional day flexibility: ISBE One Page Information Guide ISBE ISBE Public School Calendar Web Panel NEED TO RENEW YOUR PRINCIPAL OR TEACHER EVALUATION APPROVAL? The ROEs of Area 5 have joined together to bring you the necessary academies for renewing your evaluation approval. We have quality presenters who understand your need for material you can USE and not just talk about. See our list of offered academies here TeachIllinois http://www.teachillinois.com TeachIllinoisis a brand new, 100% online, center for educator professional development. Educators can either self-register, or districts can bulk register their staffs. Upon completion of the material, learners will complete the ISBE Seminar Evaluation Form, after which, the official ISBE Evidence of Completion form will be made available. All e-learning courses are currently free, although in the near future TeachIllinois will start charging a nominal, per-PD-hour fee. New content is added every month, and we welcome suggestions for future courses. Our e-learning platform is robust enough that a PD provider (such as a District) could subscribe and create their own 'channel'. TASC ~ The New National High School Equivalency Exam The Regional Office of Education #3 serving Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette and Montgomery Counties is currently offered on the first and third Fridays of the month in our Hillsboro office as well as on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in our Taylorville office. The TASC test is a high school equivalency test recognized by the State of Illinois and will assess five subject areas: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as well as measure examinees’ readiness for college and the workforce. Passage of the TASC test will provide the same result as passing the GED test - a high school equivalency diploma from the State of Illinois. UPCOMING TASC TEST SCHEDULE IN HILLSBORO (PDF) UPCOMING TASC TEST SCHEDULE IN TAYLORVILLE (PDF) TASC Test Readiness Assessment Brochure (PDF) A list of the TASC test study materials can be found on TASCTest.com. Questions can be directed to Sarah Huckstead at the ROE #3 Office in Taylorville at (217) 824-4730. For residents who are interested in a computer-based test, the GED can be taken at various locations. For the ROE #3 area, testing centers are located in Springfield, Centralia and Mattoon. Other testing locations can be found at the website www.GED.com. Interested test-takers are encouraged to work with their local adult education provider at the community college to help prepare for whichever test they choose to take. ILLINOIS EDUCATOR LICENSURE IMPORTANT LINKS: Educator Licensure Requirements Renewal and Reinstatement Professional Development Providers License Renewal Chart (PDF) Teach Illinois Julie Wollerman, Regional Superintendent juliewollerman@roe3.org Annette Hartlieb, Assistant Regional Superintendent ahartlieb@roe3.org BOND COUNTY Greenville Office 207 N 2nd St Greenville, IL 62246 618-664-0121 CHRISTIAN COUNTY Taylorville Office 101 South Main St Taylorville, IL 62568 217-824-4730 FAX: 217-824-2464 EFFINGHAM COUNTY Effingham Office 101 N. 4th St. Room 204 Effingham, IL 62401 217-342-4363 FAX: 217-342-3577 FAYETTE COUNTY - Vandalia Office - 1500 West Jefferson Vandalia, IL 62471 PHONE: 618-283-5011 FAX: 618-283-5013 MONTGOMERY COUNTY Hillsboro Office 203 South Main St Hillsboro, IL 62049 PHONE: 217-532-9591 FAX: 217-532-5756
"All the candy corn that was ever made was made in 1911. And so, since nobody eats that stuff, there's a ton of it left over" -Lewis Black
Per P.A. 89-205-I effective July 5, 1999, the Regional Board of School Trustees may cancel their regular meeting if there is no pending business.
Since we have no pending business, the regular meeting of the Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette, and Montgomery Counties Regional Board of School Trustees scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. is cancelled.
https://lists.roe3.org/RBST/public_notices/RBST-Cancellation-Notice-October-7-2019.pdf
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the ROE #3 Professional Development Center in Vandalia, IL.
Curing Adultitis: Your Prescription for Less Stress and More Success
When: October 11, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Effingham Performance Center
Presenter: Jason Kotecki
Cost: FREE
Adultitis is an epidemic that is coming hard after us every single day. It can infiltrate even the best working environments, producing stress and instigating burnout. Left unchecked, Adultitis will eat your productivity, teamwork, and morale alive. Surrender need not be an option, however. In this light-hearted but hard-hitting program, Jason will arm you with the fresh perspective needed to reclaim your passion and create a better harmony between work and home. He provides witty observations, humorous anecdotes, and real- world techniques that will entertain and inspire you to live a richer, more balanced life. You'll learn easy, practical tips for bringing more fun and less stress to the job at hand, contributing to a workplace that's more enjoyable and engaging for yourself AND those you serve. Adultitis may be a formidable foe, but Jason can help you annihilate it!
Objectives:
As a result of Jason's programs, your attendees will be . . .
Armed with tools to identify hidden limitations that might be holding them back.
Equipped to reduce stress and prevent burnout.
Energized to reclaim their passion for doing their best work.
Empowered to shift their perspective to foster new ways of thinking.
Got Your Professional Development Portfolio Up-2-Date? Click the graphic above to see what's available . . .
Search the Professional Development Events Database
[ Calendar 1 | Calendar 2 ]
Job Openings in Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette, and Montgomery Districts
The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) recently shared the impact of the Foundational Services funding that was distributed via Regional Offices of Education throughout the State in a variety of professional development programs. A presentation that shows the progress measured in districts participating in those programs can be viewed at https://lists.roe3.org/pd/IARSS_Presentation_2018-07-11.pdf
Many license-holders haven't been in their ELIS accounts since they got their licenses [up to 5 years ago]. Thus, logins and passwords are mysterious combinations that few wrote down.
This isn't a big deal as...
After providing a login (and possibly answer a secret question . . . we've seen this step come and go) . . . Voila! The password is emailed to the license-holder.
Herein lies a problem . . . some districts changed their domain name since 2013. They went from the old "k12.il.us" format to an "org" format. So, if the paraprofessional or teacher registered with an email address that no longer exists, they cannot get their password emailed to them. That means they will have to call the ISBE Helpline
Here are the steps for those needing to call the help line (an automated system with options):
If the stars are aligned and all goes according to plan, the recording will say they have your account pulled up and now you get to wait for a live person.
As always, the ROE Staff is happy to help those needing assistance with renewal and registration! Just give us a call at one of our office locations (see the bottom of this page).
A new law that takes effect July 1, 2019, reinstates the requirement that a school day consist of a minimum of five hours of instructional time, a provision that previously sunset in 2017. Public Act 101-0012 also allows school districts statewide to utilize e-learning days in lieu of emergency days and maintains flexibility for students to engage in career-connected learning outside of the classroom.
ISBE's 2019-20 school year calendar application is now open for submissions in IWAS. Calendars should be submitted prior to the first day of the school year. If additional time is needed, please contact schoolcalendars@isbe.net. ISBE will provide further guidance on how districts can proceed with instructional day flexibility:
The ROEs of Area 5 have joined together to bring you the necessary academies for renewing your evaluation approval. We have quality presenters who understand your need for material you can USE and not just talk about. See our list of offered academies here
http://www.teachillinois.com
TeachIllinoisis a brand new, 100% online, center for educator professional development. Educators can either self-register, or districts can bulk register their staffs. Upon completion of the material, learners will complete the ISBE Seminar Evaluation Form, after which, the official ISBE Evidence of Completion form will be made available. All e-learning courses are currently free, although in the near future TeachIllinois will start charging a nominal, per-PD-hour fee. New content is added every month, and we welcome suggestions for future courses. Our e-learning platform is robust enough that a PD provider (such as a District) could subscribe and create their own 'channel'.
The Regional Office of Education #3 serving Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette and Montgomery Counties is currently offered on the first and third Fridays of the month in our Hillsboro office as well as on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in our Taylorville office.
The TASC test is a high school equivalency test recognized by the State of Illinois and will assess five subject areas: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as well as measure examinees’ readiness for college and the workforce. Passage of the TASC test will provide the same result as passing the GED test - a high school equivalency diploma from the State of Illinois.
A list of the TASC test study materials can be found on TASCTest.com. Questions can be directed to Sarah Huckstead at the ROE #3 Office in Taylorville at (217) 824-4730.
For residents who are interested in a computer-based test, the GED can be taken at various locations. For the ROE #3 area, testing centers are located in Springfield, Centralia and Mattoon. Other testing locations can be found at the website www.GED.com. Interested test-takers are encouraged to work with their local adult education provider at the community college to help prepare for whichever test they choose to take.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
BOND COUNTY
Greenville Office
207 N 2nd St
Greenville, IL 62246
618-664-0121
CHRISTIAN COUNTY
Taylorville Office
101 South Main St
Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-4730
FAX: 217-824-2464
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Effingham Office
101 N. 4th St. Room 204
Effingham, IL 62401
217-342-4363
FAX: 217-342-3577
FAYETTE COUNTY
- Vandalia Office -
1500 West Jefferson
Vandalia, IL 62471
PHONE: 618-283-5011
FAX: 618-283-5013
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Hillsboro Office
203 South Main St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
PHONE: 217-532-9591
FAX: 217-532-5756
