Hi-Set Test Dates at Macon Piatt ROE #39 will be Sept 8, Sept 23, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 10, and Dec 8, 2020. Please visit the following link to register:
https://www.iccb.org/adult_ed/illinois-high-school-equivalency/students-test-takers/the-hiset-test/
All Macon- Piatt county public school re-opening plans can be found at the following link: https://www.maconpiattroe.org/o/roe39/page/return-to-school-plans. Any questions may be directed to the individual district.
Please join the DuPage ROE and their partners, Illinois Civics in a 4-part series Courageous Conversations: Race, Equity, Justice and Progress. The series will explore how to have courageous conversations at home, in the classroom, and in the community. Free PD hours are available through the DuPage ROE for Illinois educators. Visit www.dupageroe.org for more information.
All Macon-Piatt school districts are in the process of establishing protocols for the upcoming school year. As of today every district plans to hold in-person instruction.
HiSet Testing now available at Macon Piatt ROE #39 on July 28 and August 11, 2020. Please click on the following for more information on how to register through ICCB: https://www.iccb.org/adult_ed/illinois-high-school-equivalency/students-test-takers/the-hiset-test/
SB 1569 Legislation Guidelines for Licensure:
For more information on licensure changes due to SB 1569 legislation that was signed by Govenor Pritzker late last week click here!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/767019/SB_1569_Legislation.pdf
We have just learned today Gov. Pritzker signed SB 1569, the education omnibus bill passed during special session. This includes a year-long licensure EXTENSION for those with teaching and education support professional licenses set to expire on June 30, 2020!!
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Opportunities for Teachers
Over 25 hours of FREE online professional development for educators being offered by the Regional Office of Education this summer! Visit our website at www.maconpiattroe.org to register.
Bus Driver Refresher Courses Going Online for April and May Dates. Please contact MaryLynn Mann at mlmann@roe39.k12.il.us for more information.
Para Test Exemption during COVID-19. For step by step instructions on how to apply for this 3 year approval click here!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/696800/Paraprofessional_Competency_Test_Exemption_COVID_REV.pdf
Upcoming Online Administrator Academies - click here for more information: https://www.maconpiattroe.org/o/roe39/page/upcoming-online-administrator-academies
Licensure renewal new guidance is out from ISBE. The new guidance is that there is NO CHANGE due to Executive Order 2020-31. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Lic-Changes-FAQ-4-27-20.pdf
Due to the latest Executive Order, all Bus Driver Trainings scheduled for the month of May are now CANCELLED. We are not rescheduling them at this time. The State of Illinois is developing a plan, and we will pass along any information as we receive it.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is canceling its 2020 national finals due to the pandemic. This year marks the only time since World War II that the Bee has canceled the national finals since the program’s inception in 1925. Our hearts go out to the spellers and their families who have worked so hard in preparation for the Bee. Please visit spellingbee.com for more information.
License renewal 2020 is currently underway! Click here for more information on renewing your PEL license.
https://www.maconpiattroe.org/o/roe39/page/elis-license-renewal-2020
Attention Macon County Teachers... Support the Macon County Farm Bureau while feeding your family with time-saving freezer meals! Pick-up date is May 14 from 11:30-12:30. Registration and payment due by May 7. See flyer for menu and pricing.
The Learning Technology Center of Illinois is hosting FREE virtual workshops with PD hours to Illinois educators! Visit https://ltcillinois.org/events/category/workshop/ to view the course listings and to register.
