St. Clair County Regional Office of Education #50

St. Clair County Regional Office of Education #50 Lori Costello, Regional Superintendent

The St. Clair County, Illinois.

Clair County Regional Office of Education provides educational support service, programs, and resources to the K-12 schools in St.

09/04/2026

LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURE

In observance of Labor Day, the Regional Office of Education will be closed Monday, September 7th.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend and take some time to relax, recharge, and celebrate the contributions of workers in our communities. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

We'll see you back in the office on Tuesday, September 8th!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

We are manifesting cooler weather here at ROE 50! ๐Ÿ We hope everyone is staying safe and cool this week!
09/03/2026

We are manifesting cooler weather here at ROE 50! ๐Ÿ
We hope everyone is staying safe and cool this week!

09/01/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Student Success Looks Different for Everyone

Success isn't always measured by grades.

Sometimes success means...

๐Ÿ“š Asking for help.
๐Ÿ™‹ Raising your hand.
๐Ÿ˜Š Being kind.
๐Ÿ’ช Trying again.
๐ŸŽฏ Reaching a personal goal.

No matter how big or small your accomplishment, keep moving forwardโ€”you've got this!

โค๏ธ School Shout-Out!Today we're celebrating the people who keep our schools running every day.๐ŸšŒ Bus drivers๐Ÿฅ— Cafeteria s...
08/27/2026

โค๏ธ School Shout-Out!

Today we're celebrating the people who keep our schools running every day.

๐ŸšŒ Bus drivers
๐Ÿฅ— Cafeteria staff
๐Ÿงน Custodians
๐Ÿ“š Librarians
๐Ÿ’ป Technology staff
๐Ÿข Office professionals
๐Ÿฉบ School nurses
๐Ÿค Paraprofessionals

Thank you for everything you do to support students and schools. We appreciate you!

08/24/2026

โฐ Want smoother school mornings? Try these simple tips!

โœ”๏ธ Pack backpacks the night before.
โœ”๏ธ Lay out clothes before bedtime.
โœ”๏ธ Prep lunches in advance.
โœ”๏ธ Set alarms 10 minutes earlier than you think you need.
โœ”๏ธ Keep a checklist near the door.
โœ”๏ธ Give yourself a little extra travel time during the first week.

A calmer morning can make for a better dayโ€”for everyone!

08/21/2026

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

Reading just 20 minutes a day exposes children to millions of words over the course of a school year and helps build vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence.

๐Ÿ“š Whether it's a novel, comic book, magazine, or bedtime storyโ€”it all counts!

What's your family's favorite book right now? Share it in the comments!

08/17/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Kindness Challenge

Kindness is contagious!

This week, challenge yourself to complete ONE random act of kindness at school.

๐Ÿ’™ Sit with someone new.
๐Ÿ’™ Hold the door.
๐Ÿ’™ Write a kind note.
๐Ÿ’™ Thank a teacher.
๐Ÿ’™ Help someone who needs it.
๐Ÿ’™ Smileโ€”you never know who needs one.

Tell us how you'll spread kindness this week!

08/14/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Friday Celebration๐ŸŽ‰

No matter how this week went...

๐ŸŒŸ You showed up.
๐ŸŒŸ You learned something new.
๐ŸŒŸ You solved problems.
๐ŸŒŸ You kept going.

That's worth celebrating.

Tell us one WIN from your weekโ€”big or small! We'd love to celebrate with you. ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“š Literacy Belongs in Every Classroom!Reading, writing, speaking, and listening aren't just ELA skillsโ€”they're essential...
08/13/2026

๐Ÿ“š Literacy Belongs in Every Classroom!

Reading, writing, speaking, and listening aren't just ELA skillsโ€”they're essential tools for learning in every subject area.

Join nationally recognized presenter Peg Grafwallner, M.Ed. for an engaging, interactive professional development session focused on Essential Literacy Skills to Support Achievement in Every Content Area.

Educators will discover practical strategies to:
โœจ Embed literacy into daily lesson planning
โœจ Strengthen reading comprehension in any subject
โœจ Scaffold instruction with effective literacy strategies
โœจ Build students' skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
โœจ Increase engagement and support deeper critical thinking

With nearly 30 years of experience as an English teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, and author, Peg brings a wealth of knowledge and practical classroom experience to this session.

๐ŸŽฏ Who should attend?
Instructional Coaches โ€ข Reading Specialists โ€ข RTI/MTSS Coordinators โ€ข Curriculum Directors โ€ข 4โ€“12 General & Special Education Teachers

If you're looking for ways to strengthen literacy without taking away from your content, this is a session you won't want to miss!

๐ŸŽ Come ready to learn, collaborate, and leave with strategies you can put into practice right away.

08/12/2026

๐Ÿ“š To Our Incredible Educators...

A new school year means new faces, fresh opportunities, and another chance to make a lasting impact.

As you prepare your classroom, don't forget to prepare yourself, too.

๐Ÿ’™ Give yourself grace.
๐Ÿ“‹ You don't have to have everything perfect on Day One.
๐Ÿค Build relationships before routines.
โ˜• Keep a water bottle nearby (and actually drink from it!).
๐Ÿ“ง Your inbox can waitโ€”your students can't.
๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate the little victories.
โค๏ธ Remember why you started.

The beginning of the school year can feel overwhelming, but you've done hard things beforeโ€”and your students are lucky to have you.

We're cheering you on every step of the way!

๐ŸŽ Tag a teacher who deserves some encouragement as the school year begins!

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1000 S. Illinois Street
Belleville, IL
62220

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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