Governor JB Pritzker declared April 22 - 26 as the first Illinois Science Education Week. For more information please visit https://www.isbe.net/science.
Champaign-Ford ROE 9 is proud to announce we are willing to be a cohort host site for teachers pursuing National Board Certification during the 2019-2020 school year. Please share this information with teachers in your district.
This cohort will meet 12 times throughout the school year and is led by a trained National Board Certified Teacher who will guide...
Illinois State University is offering summer programs for high school students interested in careers in quantitative analytics, actuarial science, and insurance in the summer of 2019. To find links to information about these programs, please see the Weekly Message from the Superintendent from April 2, 2019.
The following information was found in the Weekly Message from the Superintendent from April 2, 2019. Join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for five fun-filled theme days to celebrate our youngest learners. The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration. This year the celebration will take place from April 8 - 12....
If you have a Professional Educator License (PEL) that expires on 6/30/2019 you will soon be able to renew your license. Start by logging in to your ELIS account on the ISBE website. Before you can begin to renew, your Professional Development needs to be entered into the system, or your PD/Employment status must be updated to show that you do not owe any...
Please refer to the Weekly Message from the Superintendent for event details and registration information. April 4, 20194 - 5#ILSciCom: Phenomena Driven InstructionApril 9, 20193:30 - 4:30#ILMathCom: Middle School StatisticsApril 25, 20193:30 - 4:30#ILMathCom: High School StatisticsInformation is also available on Ed Leaders Network - SAT Suite of Assessments:...
The following information can be found in the Weekly Message from the Superintendent from March 19, 2019. Please visit the ISBE website for more information and a downloadable PDF with contest details. Secretary of State Jesse White, the Illinois State Library, and the Illinois Complete Count Commission are announcing a poster contest to help promote participation...
For more than 30 years, March has been designated Music in Our Schools Month by the National Association for Music Education. The purpose of Music in Our Schools Month is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children. If you are interested in more information regarding Music in Our Schools Month visit the National Association for Music...
National Preschool Teachers Appreciation Day is observed on the third Friday in March. If you have a child in preschool, today would be the perfect day to reach out and let their teacher know how much you appreciate all they do. If you have fond memories of your preschool teacher you may reach out and thank them and let them now how they influenced your life. If...
The following information is from the Weekly Message from the Superintendent on March 12, 2019. Please visit the ISBE website for more details and to register for these Webinars. Perkins V Deep-Dive Webinar – March 27
Join ISBE and the Illinois Community College Board for a webinar at 9 a.m. March 27 to learn more about Perkins V reauthorization. This is a time to...
The following information can be found in the March 5, 2019 Weekly Message from the Superintendent on the ISBE website. The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® classroom kit is full of easy-to-use classroom materials, plus Colgate® toothpaste and toothbrush samples for 25 kindergartners or first-grade students. This will make it easy to help kids learn healthy...
The following information can be found in the Weekly Message from the Superintendent on the ISBE website for March 5, 2019. Please visit the ISBE website for registration information. Personalized Professional DevelopmentThis course will guide participants in creating a personalized professional development model that identifies needs that are based on evaluations...
MONA MANNSaturday, February 23rd 2019Millikin University SPEC Building9:00 am - 1:00 pm____________________________________________________________Orff-Schulwerk Round the School Year Sing, play, and move through the school year with a variety of Orff-Schulwerk based lessons for your classroom. We will have fun playing recorders, composing, and working in the...
The following information can be found in the Weekly Message from the Superintendentfrom January 29, 2019. Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 218A Joint Apprentice Committee is accepting applications for their apprenticeship program from February 11 - February 22, 2019. Refer to the Weekly Message from the Superintendent for more the link to apply.
The following information is found in the Weekly Message from the Superintendent dated January 29, 2019. For registration links and more detailed information, please refer to the Weekly Message.
#ILMathCom: Student Choice - February 7, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Student Choice is a great way to differentiate instruction allowing students to explore mathematical concepts in...
The following information is found in the Weekly Message from the Superintendent on January 29, 2019. The Illinois State Board of Education annually sponsors Those Who Excel to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to our state's public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools. The application is available in the Weekly Message along with...
The Learning Technology Center hosted their second annual K12 Data and Security Summit on January 16 in Tinley Park and January 17 in Effingham. Over 190 administrators and technology leaders came together to learn about current legal requirements related to student data, best practices for data privacy, and strategies for securing data in the educational...
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today announced the 28 school districts that are eligible to receive the Property Tax Relief Grant for fiscal year 2019. The $50 million state grant covers a portion of local property tax reductions, up to the statutory limit. A total of 373 districts applied for the Property Tax Relief Grant in this...
February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. The January 15, 2019 Superintendent's Weekly Message has ideas on how schools in Illinois can celebrate by holding a signing day event. Please refer to the newsletter for more information.
If you would like an ISBE representative to join your district on CTE Signing Day in the month of February,...
The number of participants in this annual Statewide contest (co-sponsored with SOS) has been down over the past few years. I would like to see the number of entries increase this year, as school bus safety is a MAJOR issue in today’s society! We have some very talented students in Illinois and this is an opportunity for them to show their talents. This is an...
The Literacy
Empowerment Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, invites your school or other literacy project to apply for FREE books for Read Across America Day. During the past year, LEF has distributed over 3,000,000 books to schools all across the country
for Read Across America Day and other literacy projects.
Resources are allocated on a...
I sat with my kindergartner as he practiced writing his sight words. “Ugh!” He said, exasperated, “I messed up. I’m not very good at this.” He was in his second month of school and was struggling to form the letters perfectly, as his teacher’s example showed. I explained to him that this is just the process of learning: we attempt something, we notice the flaws,...
Registration Fee Refund
Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional (ELS PARA)Public Act 100-0772 provides that any educator registering their Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for Paraprofessional (ELS-PARA) on or after July 1, 2018, shall pay license registration fees in the amount of $5 per year rather than $10. Any educator who registered...
Our offices will be closed from December 24 through January 2 for the holiday season and renovations in our office.
National School Breakfast Week will occur from March 4 - March 8, 2019. The theme for this year is "Start Your Engines with School Breakfast." Planning resources are available on the School Nutrition Association website.
Back 2 School Illinois provides $2,500 college scholarships to Illinois high school seniors. These scholarships assist students in their first year of undergraduate studies. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2019. For more information regarding the scholarship, please refer to the December 11, 2018 Weekly Message from the Superintendent. The U.S. Department of...
In the December 4th Message from the Superintendent, information on the New Spring 2020 SAT/PSAT Test dates is available. Please click on the link to download the PDF's information sheets. Spring 2020 Initial SAT® Test Date - Tuesday, April 14, 2020Spring 2020 Initial PSAT™ 10 and PSAT™ 8/9 Test Dates - April 14, 15 or 16, 2020For more information on...
1. You will need to log in to your ELIS account on the ISBE website. Click on 'System Quick Links' at the top of the page, and then select ELIS: Educator Licensure Information System. In the Educator Access box, click on 'Login to your ELIS account'. Enter your account information and click Enter. 2. Once you are logged in to your account, find the yellow Profile...
I was reading through e-mails this morning and came across one from Jennifer Abrams. She is a new teacher coach, and she blogs about communication, particularly among professionals in school settings. (If you don’t subscribe to her blog posts, I recommend it.)
In her most recent post, “Thanks for Nothing,” she wrote about failure and rejection. I’ve encountered...
In the November 27th Weekly Message from the Superintendent information on an IEP writing resource was provided. ISBE and the University of Illinois created the IEP Quality Project (or IEPQ) to assist educators with improving IEP's for students. There are many resources, samples, and planning sheets available on the website. Information on requesting access to the...
Do you know an exemplary 7-12th grade STEM teacher? Nominate them for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (#PAEMST) today! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor our nation’s greatest educators! http://bit.ly/PAEMST19
READY students are celebrating the 200th birthday of Illinois. It took 1728 squares to complete the wooden mosaic of Abraham Lincoln. John Leaman and Seth Dewhirst had their students cut reclaimed pallet wood to create the design.Miguel and MorganStudents made salt maps representing the population changes in Illinois from 1818 to present day.Adrian, Miguel, Nuradin...
The Illinois State Historical Society seeks nomination for teacher award.
November 27, 2018
SOCIETY SEEKS NOMINATION FOR TEACHER AWARD
Deadline for submission: January 15, 2019
Do you know an outstanding history or social studies teacher in Illinois? The ISHS Educational Services committee and the Awards Committee seek...
Growth Through Learning (GTL) Modules which educators have been required to complete in order to evaluate teachers and principals will end on December 31, 2018. After January 1, 2019, educators who wish to evaluate teachers will complete a two-day, face-to-face Administrator Academy course. ISBE will soon provide information about the process for principal...
In the November 27, 2018 Weekly Message from the Superintendent, there was a reminder that the Illinois Attendance Commission would like to remind school districts that Attendance Works has issued a call to action to superintendents to improve student attendance in early grades. You can join in by accepting the challenge on the Attendance Works website. The...
The Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9 is a Pearson VUE - Authorized Test Center. Individuals may sign up to take certification and licensure tests through the Illinois Licensure Testing System. All scheduling and payments must be completed online. Individuals looking to schedule the GED® test can sign up here. Our office also offers the Illinois...
Out of State Teachers Who Hold a Valid Comparable Out of State License
1. Individuals applying for an Professional Educator License (PEL) must use ELIS on the Illinois State Board of Education website, www.isbe.net. At the top of the page, click on “System Quick Links” and then “ELIS: Educator Licensure Information System”. In the Educator Access box, click on...
How to Apply for a Short Term Substitute LicenseA Short Term Substitute License (STS) may be issued to anyone who holds an Associate’s Degree, or who has completed 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Valid for substitute teaching in all grades of the public schools, pre-kindergarten through grade 12....
Offices will be closed November 21-23. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
The following information can be found in the Weekly Message from the Superintendent on November 5, 2018. Infinitec has worked in partnership with ISBE over the past decade to provide training and technical assistance in the area of assistive technology (AT) at no cost to schools and families in all of the 102 counties of Illinois. Training addresses priority...
The Illinois State Historical Society was founded in 1899 to foster awareness, understanding, research, preservation, and recognition of history in Illinois. You can visit their website here. Refer to the following links for information regarding a $1,000 student scholarship being offered by the Illinois State Historical Society. 2018 Orndorff LetterVerna Ross...
Download the Careers in Agriculture PDF here.For more information
about Careers in Agriculture, please visit:
www.FindAgCareers.com
www.AgExplorer.comCareer BrochureBookmarkAg Careers WebsiteUSDA Ag Employment Study
The following information was found in the November 5, 2018 weekly Message from the Superintendent.
The second annual Mastering KIDS Summit will take place on December 13, 2018 in Springfield. Participants must register by December 5, 2018. It will be a day of learning and sharing best practices for the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS). The link...
This year Veterans Day is observed on Monday, November 12, 2018. It is a day to honor all who have served our country.
Here at ROE #9, our attendance improvement program is working hard at meeting families exactly where they are at. We strive to understand all individual differences and family challenges. It is our top priority to identify risk factors that resort in school absenteeism and to help put realistic goals in place, to not only increase student school attendance but also...
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ALL HIGH SCHOOLS AND POTENTIAL UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS STUDENTS IN YOUR REGION. The application for the 2019-2020 Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is now available online. Please refer to our website, osfa.illinois.edu. The applicant will need to print out the application and mail it to our office with the required documents. ...
The Learning Technology Center participated in Digital Citizenship Week during the week of October 15th-19th, 2018. Throughout the week, LTC staff curated and shared various digital citizenship resources through social media channels. Here are the full collection of resources from Regional Educational Technology Coordinators for use with your students.
Digital...
Our office staff frequently is asked questions about the GED®. We even have a webpage dedicated to answering these frequently asked questions (FAQ's). To easily navigate to the page follow these steps:
Go to http://www.roe9.k12.il.usClick on Explore Click on GED®/HSEYou can either click on GED® Frequently Asked Questions or you can click on GED® Transcript and...
In 2007, the month of November, was declared National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. It was established to acknowledge families and youth experiencing homelessness. There are approximately 2.5 million homeless youth. These youth have experienced loss of their home, community, friends, routines, sense of stability and sense of safety. They are often the victims of...
The following is posted with permission from the Education for Employment System #330 website.
If anyone would like to watch either of these teams compete during their national competition at the SEMA show, they will be streaming using Facebook Live both today and tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 31 ScheduleTeam 2 @ 11:45 a.m. central time
Team 1 @ 6:15 p.m....
Professional development providers across the state were asked to respond to the following article, The Problem with, "Show Me the Research" Thinking. After reading the article, refer to my response below.
I would like to think that I approach change with an open mind; however, I am not living the overwhelmed teacher lifestyle at this point in my career. ...
In 2006, October was declared National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying has devastating effects on children and their families. It can lead to school avoidance, low self-esteem, increased anxiety and depression. Bullying can be verbal, physical, digital (e-mail, text, social media), or be a form of social exclusion. Often it takes place when one person, or a...
ELIS How to . . . Apply for a Substitute License
Begin by Logging in to your ELIS account by going to https://www.isbe.net. Click on 'System Quick Links' and then in the drop down box, select ELIS: Educator Licensure Information System. Enter your account information and click return. If you do not yet have an ELIS account, please see how to create one here. Once...
The following information can be found in the Weekly Message from the Superintendent that was published on October 10, 2018.
The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) is hosting an open house for professionals and organizations working with people who have disabilities. The Open House will take take place from November 13 to 16, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30...
The ROE and READY Program would like to congratulate our own Alexis Cain. Alexis was recognized at the 40 Under 40 luncheon for her contributions to the READY Program and making a difference to families throughout our community. When she is not at work, Alexis volunteers her time with the Champaign County Humane Society, participates in the Shop with a Cop Program,...
School buses are the safest way to get to school. Keeping students safe is the priority of school bus drivers. ROE 9 salutes the 400 school bus drivers in Champaign and Ford Counties during
National School Bus Safety Week, October 22-26. The 2018 theme, My Driver – My Safety Hero, recognizes the important role of school bus drivers and addresses the importance of...
The following is posted with permission from the Education for Employment System #330 website.
During the week of October 29, two “Hot Rodders” engine teams comprised of area high school automotive students will be competing in the national Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV. These two teams competed against others from...
The following information comes from the Superintendent's Weekly Message on October 2, 2018. Please refer to this newsletter for more specific information.
Save the Dates: IL Classroom in Action Fall 2018 Conferences - November 6 and December 12.
Putting it all Together: K-5 Strategy Dive
Join ISBE content area specialists for a day of professional learning...
The 37th Illinois Art Education Week will be March 11 - 17, 2019. The contest will consist of 3 categories: Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), and High School (9-12). Each category will have a winner and 5 runners-up. This years theme is "Art Connects History with the Future". Imagery for contest entries should reflect the theme and represent all 5 areas of art...
How to Navigate Your ELIS Account
Log in to your ELIS account by completing the following steps:
Go to https://www.isbe.netClick on 'System Quick Links"Click on ELIS: Educator Licensure Information SystemEnter your User Name and Password
You will use the ELIS system to apply for Teaching credentials, monitor your information, change your contact information,...
How
many times does a student, parent or stakeholder come to the school/district
offices with a problem only to have their problem turn into a situation beyond
their problem which now includes you, a teacher, another administrator or
employee as the target (problem)?
Having
been involved in many meetings, conferences, hearings, or complaints...
President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962. Since then it has been celebrated annually during the month of October. The 2018 NSLW theme is "School Lunch: Lots 2 Love". The premise of this year's theme is to help students and school nutrition professionals connect and share what they love most about school lunches.
A Toolkit and...
Delegated Care Aide Training 2018
This training is open to school district staff who have training in diabetes care and assist students with implementing diabetes care plans. It will be held on October 24, 2018 from 12:30 to 3:30 at the Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway, Urbana, IL 61808. There are 25 to 30 spots available. For more information, or to...
As of October 1, the Illinois State Board of Education has reported more than 1400 unfilled teaching positions across the state. For decades, trends have suggested that Illinois, among other states would find itself in this slump. And it’s true: tens of thousands of positions remain open across the nation this school year, our region included. Schools in Champaign...
Indigenous Peoples Resources is proud to offer the following historical resources on the Indigenous Peoples of Illinois.
Encyclopedia of Illinois Indians
Midwest Tribal Nations Map
Western Great Lakes Tribal Map
You can find more maps, films, books and other educational resources on Native Americans, First Nations and Indigenous Peoples on their website.
The Regional Office of Education 9 will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Have a great day!
#ILMathCom Events
There are two upcoming #ILMathCom events for the month of October. Information and registration for these two events can be found in the Message from the Superintendent.
Differentiation: Engaging Students with Quality Instruction - October 4, 2018, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Problem Based Learning in Mathematics - October 18, 2018, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
On October 3, 2018 at 1:18 pm, FEMA will send a test message to all cell phones that are connected to providers who participate in Wireless Emergency Alerts. This will be a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. This test will likely result in a disruption to the school day. National school safety partners are encouraging teachers to use...
On October 10, 2018 at 6 pm science educators in Illinois are encouraged to participate in the inaugural #ILSciCom Networking Opportunity. Please refer to the Message from the Superintendent for information on registering for this event. The guest speaker for this month is Dr. Jill Wertheim.
Illinois has appropriated $16.3 million for school district broadband expansion with the goal that all school districts achieve broadband capability by the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. The funds from the School Infrastructure Fund will be distributed to school districts by Illinois State Board of Education. To be eligible districts must be approved for...
Celebrate National Principals Month with us this October! For more details check out http://www.principalsmonth.org.
#ThankAPrincipal
September is National Good Children’s Manners Month. It is a
great time to teach children about courtesy, respect and thoughtfulness. Children
learn best by observing parents, teachers, or other adults in their lives modeling
the skills for them. There are many great books that teach children about
manners.
Time to Say “Please”! by Mo Willems
How Do...
How to Create an ELIS Account:
For the best results, please use Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari.
1. Go to https://www.isbe.net
2. Select 'System Quick Links' at the top center of the screen.
3. In the Drop Down Box under 'System Quick Links', click on ELIS: Educator License Information System.
4. In the Educator Access box, click on Login to your ELIS...
There are more than 79 million U.S. Students who use
backpacks on a daily basis. On September 26, 2018, join AOTA's National School Backpack Awareness Day by hosting your own event. Occupational Therapists,
teachers and students will learn how to “Live Life To Its Fullest”. This
program will help educate students and adults on how they can protect themselves...
On October 3, 2018 at 1:18 pm, FEMA will send a test message to all cell phones that are connected to providers who participate in Wireless Emergency Alerts. This will be a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. This test will likely result in a disruption to the school day. National school safety partners are encouraging teachers to use...
Caption 1: Pius Weibel, Champaign County Board Chair; Kevin Settle, State Board of Education member; Mike Marron, State Representative and former Vermilion County Board Chair, and Becky Densmore, Vice President, Midwest Region, AdvancED / Measured Progress; were recognized with Friend of Education awards for their support and contributions to education, by the Area...
Last week, at the Superintendent Seminar, each public school district received two copies of the book The Illinois Chronicles: The Story of the State of Illinois From its Birth to the Present Day and a 6 Foot Timeline. Teachers can access the Educator's Guide here. Please visit the ISBE Website to find information on activities, ideas, lesson plans, special events...
National Teach Ag Day is Thursday, September 20, 2018.
What is National Teach Ag Day?
National Teach Ag Day is designed to encourage others to teach school-based agriculture and recognize the important role that agriculture teachers play in our schools and communities.
Who is it for?
National Teach Ag Day is for anyone who wants to celebrate school-based...
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we want you to meet our Attendance Improvement Program TEAM!
Kim Nix and Meggi Aspengren work hand-in-hand with students, area schools and families through the Regional Office of Education's Attendance Improvement Program. The Attendance Improvement Specialists provide information, resources, and referrals to...
Mark your calendar for the first Superintendent Seminar of the year next Thursday, September 13 from 10 AM to noon. The speaker will be Nick Polyak, Superintendent, Leyden School District 212, who is author with Michael Lubelfeld of The Unlearning Leader Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today.
September is Library Card Sign Up month. Visit your local library to sign up for your very own library card.
Since 1967, UNESCO has promoted the importance of education and literacy by encouraging people to celebrate International Literacy Day, which is celebrated annually on September 8th. It is a day to remind world leaders and the general public of the current status of adult literacy and learning. The aim of the campaign is to help increase literacy for all people....
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Common Form is available on the ISBE website. On Friday, September 7, 2018, school district Homeless Liaisons will receive training on the best way to fill out, print, save, and reset this online PDF. The meeting is open to school district Homeless Liaisons. It will be held in the Champaign-Ford ROE #9 Media Center starting at...
"Many of our youngest students miss 10 percent of the school year - about 18 days a year or just two days every month. Chronic Absenteeism in kindergarten, and even PreK, can predict lower test scores, poor attendance and retention in later grades, especially if the problem persists for more than a year." This information is used with permission from Attendance...
Jane Quinlan, Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education Superintendent, and Becky Ropp, Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education (ICAE) Chair, are pleased to announce that beginning September 1st the new FCAE State Coordinator will be Dean Dittmar.
With thirty-three years of service to agricultural education (the past twenty-eight years as the District 5...
Procedures for obtaining a Work Permit are as follows:
Application is job dependent - must have offer from an employer Parents and employer read the excerpts from the Illinois Child Labor Laws Birth Certificate must be provided as proof of age Fill out an Application for Employment Certificate/Work Permit Have certificate of physical fitness...