Join our SEL Cohort and become part of a collaborative learning community focused on strengthening social and emotional learning practices. Each month, we'll explore a new SEL topic, share ideas, and leave with practical strategies you can use in your school or classroom.
📅 Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month:
September 9 • October 14 • November 11 • January 13 • February 10 • April 14
Register today and connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow educators! - https://bit.ly/45LlF6f
For more info and to apply: https://www.roe39.org/page/roe39-vacancies
#roe39 #alternativeschools #nowhiring #futures #milligan #DecaturIL #IllinoisTeachers
Build your perfect professional development experience from 160+ breakout sessions at this year’s two day Raising Student Achievement Conference from IARSS Illinois. You’ll walk away with new tools and renewed energy to support your students all year long!
🗓️ December 7th & 8th
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day $260 | Two days $415
✨ Early bird discount available for a limited time: use code EARLYBIRD!
➡️ Register: https://rsac2026.sched.com/
The Decatur Public Schools Foundation and Heart of Illinois Community Foundation gathered to dedicate the Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Memorial Statue in front of the school that proudly bears his name.
Created by renowned Decatur native and sculptor Preston Jackson, the bronze statue honors Dansby’s service as a mechanic with the Tuskegee Airmen.
Regional Superintendent Jill Reedy was honored to join DPS Superintendent Dr. Nicole Moody and community partners for this special celebration—a wonderful reflection of the strong partnership between DPS #61 and ROE #39.
A special thank you to donor Jack McCoy and the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation for helping make this beautiful tribute possible. What a meaningful way to honor Mr. Dansby’s legacy for generations to come!
Join us for The Whole-Brain Child Workbook book study and learn easy-to-use strategies that help children manage emotions, build strong relationships, and succeed in school. You'll leave with ideas and activities you can start using right away.
📚 Tuesdays: September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Register today and add practical tools to your educator toolkit!
https://bit.ly/4wentQg
📸 One more look back at our Back-to-School Administrator Event!
📷 Photos courtesy of Dee Williams
📷 Photos courtesy of Dee Williams
As a new school year gets underway across our region, we’re wishing all of our administrators, teachers, staff, and students a wonderful start to the 2026–27 school year!
Here are a few more photos from a great day together. 💙
📷 Photos courtesy of Dee Williams
➗ Learn what’s next for math education in Illinois!
Join this one-hour online session for a brief overview of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan and explore how this statewide initiative supports high-quality, evidence-based math instruction for all learners.
August 18, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4uaTUPm
Join us for Understanding the Neurosequential Model in Education and discover practical, brain-based strategies to help students regulate, relate, and respond. Creating more opportunities for meaningful learning.
Learn how to better understand student behavior and leave with tools you can use right away!
Register today!
Macon-Piatt ROE#39 Alternative Schools - Futures Unlimited/Milligan Academy are looking for a Licensed School Counselor and a High School Science Teacher.
Join a team dedicated to helping students overcome obstacles and succeed in a supportive environment.
👉 View details and apply today: https://www.roe39.org/page/roe39-vacancies#roe39
#alternativeschools #nowhiring #futures #milligan #EducationJobs #TeacherHiring #SchoolCounselor
🔥 Big opportunity to make a huge impact! Macon-Piatt ROE#39 Alternative Schools - Futures Unlimited & Milligan Academy are hiring a Licensed School Counselor and a High School Science Teacher.
If you are passionate about helping students succeed in a supportive environment, apply today!
For more info: https://www.roe39.org/page/roe39-vacancies
#roe39 #alternativeschools #nowhiring #futures #milligan
Although it was a busy day, we were able to capture a few photos of the incredible leaders who make our schools stronger every day. Pictured are administrative teams from Meridian, Mt. Zion, Deland-Weldon, Decatur Public Schools #61, Cerro Gordo, Sangamon Valley, Robertson Charter School, Futures Unlimited, our IMPACT Liaisons, and Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School.
A special thank you to Meridian Superintendent Dr. Shane Gordon and the entire Meridian team for graciously hosting us in your beautiful facility. We truly appreciate your hospitality and partnership in helping us kick off another great school year!
Here's to another year of collaboration, leadership, and making a difference for the students we serve. As Damon West reminds us, "Be a Coffee Bean." ☕️
#BeACoffeeBean #ROE39 #EducationalLeadership #BackToSchool #LeadingTogether
✨ Make the magic happen in your classroom! Learn routines that reduce chaos and maximize learning!
Register Here:
August 4 - https://bit.ly/42otqxk
August 25 - https://bit.ly/4vKBjL4
We're looking forward to welcoming more than 150 school leaders from across Macon and Piatt Counties to the Regional Office of Education #39 Annual Administrators' Back-to-School Event this week.
This year's lineup is one to remember:
☕ "Be a Coffee Bean. Be the Change." — Damon West
🍎 "Kids deserve us at our best." — Adam Welcome
It's going to be a day of inspiration, leadership, and learning as we kick off another school year together. We can't wait to invest in the administrators who make a difference in the lives of students every day.
See you soon, Macon and Piatt County administrators! The 2026–2027 school year is almost here!
#ROE39 #SchoolLeadership #BackToSchool #LeadWithPurpose #BeACoffeeBean
Join this one-hour online session for a brief overview of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan and explore how this statewide initiative supports high-quality, evidence-based math instruction for all learners.
Three opportunities to join us!
July 28, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4nxv1Lg
August 3, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4dGdEEq
August 18, 2026 - https://bit.ly/4uaTUPm
Thank you to Dr. Nicole Moody and the Decatur Public Schools leadership team for meeting with us at the Regional Office of Education today!
We enjoyed discussing ways to strengthen our partnership through school safety, school improvement, student support services, and the annual compliance processes that help support educators and students throughout the year.
We look forward to working together to make the 2026–2027 school year a successful one for DPS students, staff, and families!
#ROE39 #DecaturPublicSchools #Partnership #SchoolLeadership #StudentSuccess
