ROE #17

If your PEL, SUB, STS, or PARA expires on 6/30/2026, log in to your ELIS account to renew today! If you have any questions, call our office at 309-888-5120.

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity - spaces are limited!

🔥 Reconnect. Renew. Reignite your teaching. 🍎✨

Join us July 16–17 for Reignite! A Summer Institute for Innovative Teaching & Learning at Illinois State University. This two-day professional learning experience is designed to help educators rediscover their passion, explore innovative practices, and connect with a community committed to meaningful teaching and learning.

📅 July 16–17, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–3 p.m. each day
📍 DeGarmo Hall, Illinois State University
💲 $30 registration fee (includes two lunches)
📚 Earn 10 PD hours

🎟️ Space is limited to just 100 participants!

Register today: tinyurl.com/ISUReignite 📲

Our friends at Heartland Head Start and HOPE Center Pontiac Illinois are offering a Free Car Seat Safety Check on June 30th from 1:30 - 3:30 PM.

Looking for summer PD hours, or just interested in learning about nature? Join the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on July 11th in Springfield! 🌿

Collaboration in action!

The Area IV Licensure Specialists recently met for their quarterly collaboration meeting to discuss current licensure topics, share updates, and provide training on new licensure initiatives impacting educators across Illinois.

Representatives from ROE #9, ROE #11, ROE #17, ROE #32, ROE #39, and ROE #54 continue to work together to ensure consistent guidance, professional growth, and high-quality support for educators and school districts throughout the region.

Summer Book Club - earn PD while you read by the pool! 🌴☀️📚
Visit www.tinyurl.com/ROE17PD

ROE # 17 is Hiring!
▪️Truancy Outreach Specialist
▪️Teacher - Regional Alternative School (RAS) Bloomington
▪️Substitute Teacher - RAS and C.I. Bridge Academy
Visit www.roe17.org and click on "Careers" on the top right of the home page

Whether leading an elementary, high school, or unit district, leaders will walk away with a clear direction of the components to ensure instructional continuity for every student.
Register now at www.tinyurl.com/ROE17PD

For all of our districts, school is officially out! 😎