Regional Office of Education #21

09/01/2026

We're always Looking for Passionate Advocates!

Join our talent pool of dedicated Student Advocates and be ready when the next opportunity opens.

Click below to discover how you can be part of this impactful journey, supporting students, educators, and communities across our four counties.

Student Advocate: https://www.roe21.org/job/student-advocate-alternative-learning-opportunities-program-alop-regional-office-of-education-21/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT61gBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXE3Y3ZxYk4wRHI5bmZhNEtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEex1fn5PIXrLHmUIK33VrXCY0bnV4XdbyjU0qBRNKVNXoXCmJ5k4521dnFzHU_aem_hcFTGRs4dxejT7dx1_22rA

09/01/2026

Stay up to date with the latest Google tools and features!

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for a Google Update Workshop and discover new ways to enhance productivity, collaboration, and learning in your classroom.

Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $20
Register today: https://www.roe21.org/event/google-update/

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Learn and connect with educators from across Southern Illinois! 🎉

Join Dr. Brandy Fuehne and Dr. Dee Ann Schnautz for a virtual, asynchronous book study featuring 10 Techniques to Get Students Talking. Explore low-prep, high-impact, research-based strategies you can put to use in your classroom right away!

📚Cost: Courtesy of Area VI SEL Hub
📚Time: September 14 – November 14, 2026
📚Audience: Any educator in Area VI

Register today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU_Gf6D2LyTvZd5_Vo_B3-xzZXsr6cLkZmBxTjurmEbxCUAA/viewform

***Participants will need to purchase their own copy of the book by September 14.

Get the book from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YH67S3V?lv=shuf&channelId=520&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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08/31/2026

ROE #21, in collaboration with ICEARY and the Illinois Truants' Alternative & Optional Education Professional Development Project, invites educators, student support professionals, community partners, and others who serve children and families to step into the realities of poverty through an interactive simulation.

Participants will gain insight into the barriers families may face while exploring ways to create more equitable, supportive, and trauma-responsive environments for those they serve.

- September 14, 2026
- 8:30–11:30 a.m.
- Presenter: Crystal Newcomb

Space is limited, so advance registration is encouraged!

Learn more and register: https://www.roe21.org/event/a-walk-in-their-shoes-community-action-poverty-simulation/

08/31/2026

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08/28/2026

ROE 21 | Aligned for Impact. Helping Students Take Their Next Step Toward Success! 🌟

Learn more about work permits: https://www.roe21.org/services/work-permits/

08/27/2026

We would love for you to join us for a Reading Specialist Roundtable on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 12:00PM – 3:00PM in ROE #21’s Marion Training Room.

This session is an opportunity to network with regional colleagues and share effective strategies on how schools in our area approach student support, proficiency, curriculum alignment, tiered services, MTSS structures, intervention, and MORE!

Register at: https://www.roe21.org/event/reading-specialist-roundtable/

08/26/2026

It was great to see a strong turnout at yesterday’s Bus Driver Refresher Training at Crab Orchard School!

Special thanks to our trainers Jeff Bink and Heidi Smart for providing valuable guidance and support to school bus drivers crossed ROE #21 schools and districts!



08/26/2026

We hosted Unpacking the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan today, and we were excited to see such a great turnout!

A very special thank you to Andrea Tester, ROE #21 Professional Learning Specialist, for leading this valuable workshop and sharing her expertise with our educators.

And, of course, thank you to all of our participants for joining us and contributing to a great day of professional learning!