School foundation accepting nominations for alumni awards
https://www.wcia.com/news/school-foundation-accepting-nominations-for-alumni-awards/
Two area HS students on ISBE Student Advisory Panel for 2020-2021
https://www.isbe.net/Lists/News/NewsDisplay.aspx?ID=1340
High school seniors give advice to younger selves
https://www.wcia.com/news/high-school-seniors-give-advice-to-younger-selves/
Beyond the Boardroom: Unity High Principal Phil Morrison
Click here for the article
https://www.news-gazette.com/business/beyond-the-boardroom-unity-high-principal-phil-morrison/article_4e5d94e5-c1c2-5134-9bc4-af34fc6ca6f6.html
October 24, 2020, is National Make a Difference Day. Every person has the ability to "Be the Change" by starting with a small good deed in your own community.
Champaign Schools offers Thanksgiving meals in food distribution
https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-schools-offers-thanksgiving-meals-in-food-distribution/
Chief Information Officer opening. To apply, click on the link below.
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/126990/Chief-Information-Officer-CIO/job-details
Are you ready to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2020? Resources are available here - https://www.redribbon.org/. Red Ribbon week runs from October 23 - 31st, 2020. This years theme is Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free.
Happy National Boss's Day!
Please take a couple of minutes to watch the following video for World Kindness Day 2020 - Kindness: The World We Make - Inspire Kindness - https://vimeo.com/367295122
Wednesday, October 14th is National Stop Bullying Day. On Block It Out Day, STOMP out Bullying is encouraging everyone who is being bullied, trolled, or mistreated online to block out their bully on social media and to encourage and empower friends to do the same. #BlockItOutDay
Our office will be closed Monday, October 12, 2020.
This year has been a challenging year for many as our day to day circumstances have changed greatly as a result of the pandemic. This year the goal of World Mental Health day is increased investment in mental health.
Celebrate National Principals Month with me this October! Check out www.principalsmonth.org for activity ideas. #ThankAPrincipal
#HappyTeachersDay to all teachers in ROE#9 schools.
International Shake Out Day is Oct. 15, 2020. For information on how to participate and for Shake Out Resources please visit https://www.shakeout.org/
Just a reminder, our office hours are 8:00 - 4:30. We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call 217-893-3219 or email to schedule your appointment. Be advised that you will need to take your temperature upon arrival. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have a fever of 100.4 or higher you will not be admitted to the building and you will need to reschedule your appointment. Visitors will be required to wear a mask and maintain 6-foot social distancing guidelines. We appreciate your understanding.
Our office is closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will open tomorrow at 8 am.
More kids than ever need glasses for refractive errors. Learn about the different kinds: http://bit.ly/1SJVGgM #ChildrensEyeHealthMonth #screenings #eyeexams #eyehealth #vision
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. To see the recommended immunizations for children from birth through 6 years old please visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
On Friday, August 7, 2020 our office will be open from 8:00 AM - Noon.
Guidance from ISBE for return to school for Special Education students.
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SpEd-FAQ-Return-to-InPerson-Instruction-2020630.pdf
Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 3, 2020.
Please note that we will be requiring visitors to check their temperature prior to entering the building. Those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or those with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will not be admitted. Information is here - https://www.roe9.org/article/253971?org=roe-9
As we begin to open up our office to the public by appointment only. Please note that visitors will be required to wear a mask. Updated office information can be found here: https://www.roe9.org/article/253971?org=roe-9
Our office will be closed, Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in the ROE 9 region. Have a great day.
Thank you to all the teachers in ROE 9! You are the best!!
A huge thank you to our Administrative Professionals who make the ROE run. Wish we could be together to celebrate today. Have a great day!!!
The University of Illinois has compiled a list of remote learning resources for educators. https://learnaway.education.illinois.edu/
Monday Motivation
While schools are currently not meeting in person, let us continue to support all of our students.
April 6, 2020--Regional Board of School Trustee Meeting--CANCELLED
April 4, 2020--Initial Class for Bus Drivers--CANCELLED
Starting Monday, March 23, 2020, our office will be closed to the public. ROE #9 staff will be working remotely. Please contact our departments by email. Thank you for your understanding. https://www.roe9.org/contact-departments-by-email
Have a Great Day!
The Illinois Reading Council is hosting the 2020 Illinois Reads Book Selection Festival on March 14. Refer to the website for information regarding this event and to see the 2020 selected books. http://www.illinoisreads.org/
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now accepting Youth Preparedness Council applications. The deadline to apply is March 8. Students in 8th - 11th grade are eligible to apply. https://www.ready.gov/kids/youth-preparedness-council
The Regional Office of Education will be closed today, February 14th, 2020.
Our Office will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020, in observance of Presidents' Day.
National School Breakfast Week is March 2 - 6, 2020. This year's theme is "School Breakfast: Out of This World." The USDA has free resources available here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/sbp-materials
The Career Connections Conference is for ANY/ALL educators. There will be sessions for guidance, administration, elementary and middle school. The focus is on Equity, Integration of Core Academics and CTE, Outreach, and Generation Z. Please join us! www.ilcareerconnections.org
Do you appreciate something a student, co-worker, or friend has done for you? Today is the day to pay them a compliment. Giving a compliment to a student can help boost their confidence. #NationalComplimentDay
John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence and in honor of his birthday, today is National Handwriting Day. Experts say that writing by hand improves your memory. When taking notes, do you opt for paper and pen? #NationalHandwritingDay
We'd love to see photos from our local area schools! #LibraryShelfieDay
Our office will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We have received a number of calls phone calls from educators who are concerned that the renewal link in their ELIS account is not yet active. This link is normally activated around April 1st. In the meantime, you can check to make sure all of your PD hours have been entered.
Happy New Year!
Our office will be closed, Monday, December 30, 2019 - Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Merry Christmas!
2019 Regional Office of Education #9 Holiday Party.
Next week, our office will be closed, Monday, December 23, 2019 - Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
We have received a few phone calls from educators who are looking forward graduating in December. The following document will help you to Apply for and Register your PEL once it is in the Completed Program status. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/How-apply-for-Ent-Register.pdf
Thank you to Rep. Ammons, Sen. Bennett and Sen. Barickman for visiting READY today and taking the time to meet with our students about topics important to the kids.
ROE 9 and SchoolWorks staff providing desserts for the READY students yesterday.
Our office will be closed December 23 - 25, 2019 and December 30 - January 1, 2020.
Today is National Cookie Day. What is your favorite?
Do you hold a Short Term Substitute License? Learn how you can expand your employment options. Please refer to the PDF on the ISBE website - https://www.isbe.net/Documents/hold-Short-Term-Sub-Lic.pdf
To Shop or Not to Shop? Will you be out joining the crowds?
Happy Thanksgiving!
Please remember, our office will be closed Wednesday - Friday for Thanksgiving. We hope you have a relaxing break with your family and friends.
Next week our office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be closed Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29.
Today, American Education Week celebrates the role of parents in education. http://www.nea.org/grants/19823.htm
Congratulations to all of our area students who participated in the ILMEA District 3 All-District Festival at Olivet Nazarene today!
We are thankful for sunshine and warmer weather as we head into the weekend!
Champaign - Ford Regional Office of Education #9 staff dressed up in their cardigans in honor of World Kindness Day and Mister Rogers "Cardigan Day". #bekind #KindnessDay #CardiganDay
November 11th is Veterans Day. Thank you to all who served. Our office will be open today.
Happy Friday
The Illinois State Historical Society was founded in 1899 to foster awareness, understanding, research, preservation, and recognition of history in Illinois. Visit their website for information on the Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship - https://bit.ly/2NI1opN.
Applications are open for Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois. Golden Apple is an Illinois nonprofit that is committed to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers. For more information visit - https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. On Sunday, November 3, 2019, remember to turn your clock back 1 hour.
We hope your day is filled with treats! Happy Halloween.
Free flu shots are being offered by the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and C-U At Home on Wednesday, November 13th at Noon. Please refer to the flyer for location information.
Red Ribbon week continues through Thursday, October 31st.
The Great Water Design Challenge will be held at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy on Wednesday, Nov. 20th. The registration deadline is Oct. 28th. Visit the website for registration and info on teams. https://www.imsa.edu/site_section/problem-based-learning/
Illini Division Superintendent meeting with many ROE 9 Superintendents learning about Principal preparation and development.
Happy National Boss's Day!
On Wednesday, October 16, our office will close at 2:30 so that staff can participate in the READY 4K. Thank you for your understanding.
Our office is closed today, Monday, October 14th.
Our office will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2019.
The focus for World Mental Health Day 2019 is suicide prevention. The goal is to raise awareness of the scale of suicide around the world and the role that each of us can play to help prevent it.
The University of Illinois Lab School is looking for a School Counselor. Apply using this link: http://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/120279/School-Counselor/job-details
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. During this month the 2nd Wednesday is observed as National Stop Bullying Day. You can participate by making friends with someone you do not know, challenging others to be kind, and standing up for others. #bekind
CATCH My Breath Youth E-Cigarette and JUUL Prevention Program is FREE to U.S. Schools. Visit catch.org for more information.
Red Ribbon Week is October 23 - 31. Visit http://redribbon.org/ to get your theme and planning guide, find curriculum ideas, and look for Red Ribbon activities.
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Thank you to the Physical Therapists that work in our schools. We appreciate your dedication to your students.
In ISBE's Weekly Message on October 1, 2019, Early Childhood educators can find 3 Professional Development Opportunities. https://bit.ly/2n0LcH6
3rd Annual Mastering KIDS Summit Dec 12 - 13
Embedding Structured Teaching Oct 18
Preschool Inclusion Roundtables - Check for dates
October 2nd is Walk to School Day
October 2019 is National Principals Month. Thank you to all of the principals in Champaign-Ford schools!
Giddy up to your library this September and get a library card! http://bit.ly/LibraryCardSignUp #LibraryCardSignup #LibrariesTransform
Have a great day!!
Senator Scott Bennett, Representative Mike Marron, and Representative Tom Bennett participated in open discussions with Champaign - Ford County superintendents.
This morning, there are over 600 years of educational experience being represented at the Champaign - Ford Superintendents seminar.
18 years ago
Happy Tuesday
Have a great Monday.
Have a great day.
Thought for the week.
Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.
To schedule your fingerprinting appointment please contact Bushue Background Screening at 217-342-3042. You can also schedule your appointment online by visiting their website - https://www.bushuebackgroundscreening.com/
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd
Have a great day.
Thought for the week.
Have a great day.
Have a great Friday!!!
Rantoul City Schools is looking for a JH Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher. Apply using this link: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/119749/Language-Arts-and-Social-Studies-Jr-HIgh/job-details
Please remember as the buses are back out in full force in the area - It is against the law to pass a school bus when the stop arms and lights are activated. Please be aware kids will be getting on and off the buses.
Welcome back to the second wave of students starting today. Have a great year. #don’tblinkitgoesfast
Welcome back to a large number of students in the ROE 9 area! Have a great year!!
Here is the direct link to the job opening at Ludlow.
http://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/119611/56-grade-teacher/job-details
Ludlow Grade School is looking for a 5/6 Grade Teacher for the upcoming school year. You can apply by going to the Illinois Job Bank
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.
Due to an All Staff Training event, our office will be closed on Friday, August 9, 2019. Thank you for your understanding!
We hope you have a fun 4th of July!
Our Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. We will be open on Monday, July 8, 2019.
Congratulations to Gary Lewis on being sworn in as the new Regional Superintendent of the Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9. Thank you to Aaron Ammons, Champaign County Clerk, for officiating the ceremony.
The staff at the Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9 is forever grateful for the impact Jane Quinlan has made during her years of service. We wish you the best!
We are back online. Thank you for your patience and understanding while our server was down for maintenance.
We appreciate your patience as our server undergoes maintenance! We will post an update when all systems are back up and running.
For technical assistance with the online Employment Application from Frontline Education, please visit their website (https://talent-help.frontlineeducation.com/hc/en-us) or contact the Support Team at 847-475-2283 ext. 1.
Our office will be closed today for the Memorial Day Holiday. We will open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Our office will be closed, Monday, May 27, 2019 for Memorial Day.
Information on the Our First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest for Grades 6 – 12 is available on the ISBE website under Student Opportunities. All entries must be submitted by May 30,2019. https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Weekly-Message-Display-Form.aspx?ItemId=145
Congratulations to the READY Class of 2019! Graduation for 8th and 12th graders will take place tonight at 6:30 PM.
Regional Superintendent congratulates retiring school Superintendents, Dru Lobmaster, Superintendent of Ludlum and Rod Grimsey, Superintendent of Gifford.
Left to right: Geraldo Rosales and John Clifford, Champaign County Board; Jane Quinlan, Regional Superintendent ROE 9; Bob Lindgren and Chase McCall, Ford County Board.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 - 10. Thank you to all of the teachers in our region! We appreciate your dedication to students and families in our area. #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Congratulations to the READY students and staff who are featured in Superintendents’ Weekly Message! https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Weekly-Message-Display-Form.aspx?ItemId=142
Congratulations to READY staff members and students who participated in the Illinois 5K this past weekend!
ROE 9 staff ended Administrative Professionals week with lunch at Houlihan's. Thank you Dr. Quinlan!
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of each and every Administrative Professional in ROE 9 school districts. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today is Earth Day. The theme for this year is Protect Our Species. For more information visit - https://www.earthday.org/campaigns/endangered-species/earthday2019/
Our office will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019.
The National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared the week of April 8 - 12, 2019 as National Assistant Principals Week. Thank you for all you do! #APWeek19
This year Teacher Appreciation Week will be May 6 - 10, 2019.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects on estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States.
April 1st is known as April Fools Day or All Fools' Day in many countries.
Teen Health Week is April 1 - 7, 2019. For information on how to host a Teen Health Week Event, visit the College of Physicians website. https://collegeofphysicians.org/thw
School Lunch Hero Day will be celebrated Friday, May 3, 2019. For information on how your school can celebrate visit the School Nutrition Association website. http://schoolnutrition.org/Meetings/Events/SLHD/
March is National Professional Social Work Month. Thank you to all of our School Social Workers!
Happy First Day of Spring!
The 2019 - 2020 Bus Driver Training Dates have been posted to our website. You can find them here - https://www.roe9.k12.il.us/bus-driver-training
March 3-9 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. Visit https://www.ready.gov/kids for more information for Kids, Parents and Educators. Photo is a FEMA News Photo and is part of the Severe Weather Preparedness Social Media Toolkit. www.ready.gov/Severe-Weather-Toolkit
On Monday, March 4, 2019 our office will be closed in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day.
Friday, February 22, 2019 is George Washington's birthday. Our office will be open.
Our office will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 is Lincoln's Birthday. Our office will be open.
Today is World Read Aloud Day. What will you be reading?
ROE 9 office will open at 9:30 on Thursday morning. Stay warm and see everyone tomorrow.
Due to the projected forecast our office will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
There will be a total lunar eclipse tonight, January 20, 2019. It will begin at 8:36 PM CST with totality at 10:41 PM.
Our office will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Hopefully you had a chance to enjoy the snow this weekend.
The dust has settled! New furniture has arrived and was installed. The new offices are ready to be occupied.
Please pardon our dust. From December 24, 2018, through January 2, 2019, our office was closed for renovations. These photos show the space prior to construction starting and the office walls being built.
Our office will be closed December 24, 2018 - January 2, 2019 for renovations.
Treats and hot chocolate are ready to go.
ROE and SchoolWorks staff are setting up to serve hot chocolate and treats at READY.
Trooper Tracy training today at ROE 9!
LOVING the message from Brian Mendler at RSAC! He addresses the issues which destroyed my husband's educational journey. @BrianMendler #pd #loveallkids
200 years ago today, Illinois became the 21st state in the Union. Happy Birthday Illinois!
Our Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Congratulations to Kim Nix on completing her National Dropout Prevention Specialist Certification! http://dropoutprevention.org/people/certification-specialist/
Congratulations to Barb Keil on your retirement!
We hope you have a safe, treat filled evening!
Great PD opportunity for support and clerical staff! Register today!
Katie Black, Shelby Ray and Jenn Diercks cheering on the READY students during their 4K.
First Superintendent Seminar of school year 2018-2019.
The phone lines are once again working. Thank you for your patience while the problem was being resolved yesterday afternoon.
Currently the phone lines are down. They are being worked on and will hopefully be up soon. You can reach us through e-mail or find the information you are looking for on our website.
Happy Wednesday!!!
Welcome to ROE 9!
NOTE: cost for a copy of transcript will increase to $10.00 on July 1, 2018.
Check out this helpful Thrillshare information. http://5il.co/434u