Regional Office of Education #21

09/07/2026

Join us for a School Finance Workshop on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

You’ll learn about: Changes New to FY 2027, Part 100 Accounting Rules & Power BI Tool, Interfund Transfers, Grants (Applications, Management, Reporting), Transportation Claim Review & Corrections, Annual Statement of Affairs, Administrative Costs Limitations, Deficit Reduction Plan/Operational Fund Balance Reduction, Tax Levy, and Maintenance Grants.

This no-cost event is presented by ISBE Regional Financial Consultant: Sarah Healy

Visit: https://www.roe21.org/event/school-finance-workshop/ to register!

09/07/2026

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

09/07/2026

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09/07/2026

09/05/2026

It was great to see such a strong turnout Thursday for the Frankfort Bus Driver Refresher Training! 🚌

As always, we’re grateful to our trainers, Jeff Bink and Heidi Smart, for providing valuable guidance and support to school bus drivers across ROE #21 schools and districts.

To learn more about Bus Driver Training at ROE #21, visit https://www.roe21.org/services/bus-driver-training/

09/04/2026

Join us on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 8:30am - 11:00am for the first School Social Worker/ School Counselor Roundtable of the 2026-27 school year!

Visit https://www.roe21.org/event/school-social-worker-school-counselor-roundtable-5/
to learn more and register!

09/04/2026

Educators: Bring your classroom ideas to life!

Applications are now open for SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative’s 2026–2027 Classroom Empowerment Grants!

The program provides funding for innovative classroom projects, educational materials and learning opportunities. Since 2006, SEIEC has awarded $82,200 in Classroom Empowerment Grants to schools throughout our service area.

📚 Public and private K–12 teachers and administrators within a Touchstone Energy cooperative service area are eligible to apply.

📅 Application deadline: November 6, 2026

Have an idea that could make a difference for your students? We’d love to hear it! See the link to apply in the comments.

Vienna High School Gallatin Junior High School Eldorado Community Unit School District No 4 Middle School Gallatin County Lower Elementary Harrisburg High School Eldorado Elementary School CUSD #99 Regional Office of Education #21 Hardin County CUSD #1 Pope County High School Carrier Mills-Stonefort
High School Harrisburg Middle School

09/04/2026

We’re Hiring: Full-Time Student Advocate!

ROE #21 is seeking a dedicated Student Advocate to join our Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) team! This full-time position will serve students at Marion High School.

Interested candidates should submit the following application materials: ROE #21 Job Application, resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference.

Application materials should be sent to Mrs. Jennifer Bruner, ALOP Director, at [email protected]. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, September 9th to be considered.

View the full job posting and learn more:
https://www.roe21.org/job/student-advocate-alternative-learning-opportunities-program-alop-regional-office-of-education-21/

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09/04/2026

ROE 21 | Aligned for Impact. Connecting Students, Families & Communities for Success! 🌟

Learn more about trauncy intervention: Partners Against Chronic Truancy (PACT) | ROE 21

09/04/2026

⭐️S.P.A.R.K. Collaborative⭐️
Schools Pursuing Achievement, Results, and Knowledge. Igniting ideas, fueling growth, and lighting the way for continuous improvement in our schools. 

We were so excited to welcome back our Cohort 1 S.P.A.R.K. Collaborative Teams for their first session of the year! Teams networked and reflected on how to be alignED for impact.
What a great day of data analysis, collaboration, and resource sharing! 🙌

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