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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!
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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!!
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Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Opportunities for Teachers
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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.
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Bus Driver Refresher Courses Going Online for April and May Dates. Please contact MaryLynn Mann at mlmann@roe39.k12.il.us for more information.
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Para Test Exemption during COVID-19. For step by step instructions on how to apply for this 3 year approval click here!
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Upcoming Online Administrator Academies - click here for more information: https://www.maconpiattroe.org/o/roe39/page/upcoming-online-administrator-academies
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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
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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.
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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.
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License renewal 2020 is currently underway! Click here for more information on renewing your PEL license.
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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.
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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.
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Secretary of State announces 90 Day Extension
Please see full announcement here: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/news/2020/april/200410d1.pdf
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Conscious Discipline is offering a free webinar on reaching and teaching children with trauma! Free until June 30th.
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Did you know our website has step-by-step instructions on how to renew your PEL license? Click here for more information: www.maconpiattroe.org
If you are experiencing any difficulties renewing your license please email: dwilliams@roe39.k12.il.us and she will assist you!
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EdTech is hosting zoom meetings! One is March 24th at 1pm. Link is below!
https://ltcillinois.zoom.us/j/894041082
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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS) have issued the following guidance on school calendars.
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