Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39

09/11/2026

September 11 — We Remember

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, first responders, and communities forever changed by that day.

We remember the courage of those who ran toward danger to help others.
We remember the countless acts of kindness and service that followed.
We remember.

25 years later, we continue to honor the lives lost and the heroes who responded with courage and compassion.

Never Forget.

09/09/2026

📊 What Is Your ACT Data Telling You?

Join Dr. Weber to dig into ACT results, identify trends and achievement gaps, and turn data into actionable next steps for your school!

📈 Compare 2025 results with state & national benchmarks
🎯 Identify priorities for intervention and improvement
💬 Work directly with Dr. Weber on your group’s data and questions
🍽️ Lunch provided!

Please plan to stay until 2:00 PM for individualized data work.

09/09/2026

What an incredible day of giving back to our community! ❤️☕️

In partnership with the Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education #39, Damon West generously gave his time to bring a message of hope, resilience, and being a “Coffee Bean” to students and staff across our region.

Damon started the morning at MacArthur High School, sharing his powerful message with students before heading to Meridian Elementary School’s temporary location in Stonington. After a tornado damaged their school, Meridian students and staff have continued to show incredible strength and resilience while embracing the Be a Coffee Bean message.

Damon surprised the students by visiting classrooms and the cafeteria, bringing smiles and excitement throughout the school. It was especially special to see the kids’ excitement as they met the author of The Coffee Bean for Kids! ☕️📚

He then headed to Eisenhower High School to continue the message of hope and remind students that, even when circumstances are difficult, we have the power to make a difference in the world around us.

A HUGE thank-you to Damon West for choosing to give back to Decatur and invest his time and message in our students. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and the impact you made in our schools!

And a very special thank-you to Dr. Nicole Moody, Mr. Cordell Ingram, Dr. Mistie Rodriguez, Mrs. Sarah Major, and Dr. Shane Gordon for welcoming us into your schools and helping make this day possible. We are grateful for your partnership! ❤️

When life gets tough, be the coffee bean. ☕️

09/09/2026

Say hello to your keynote speakers! 🎤

Day 1: Gerry Brooks will kick things off with the humor and heart he’s known for from over 25 years in education, encouraging attendees to lead with positive climate and culture.

Day 2: Kim Strobel will start our second day with an energizing look at happiness, well-being, and reclaiming your “why” as an educator.

You won’t want to miss either one!
🗓️ December 7th & 8th
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day $260 | Two days $415
✨ Early bird discount available for a limited time: use code EARLYBIRD!
➡️ Register: https://rsac2026.sched.com/

09/09/2026

📚 Planning for Retirement? Join Us for a TRS Information Session!

Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois will be hosting an informational session covering:

• TRS Basics & Retirement Benefits
• Disability & Death Benefits
• TRS Timeline
• Health Insurance (TRIP/TRAIL)
• TRS Supplemental Savings Plan (SSP)

📅 September 24, 2026
🕟 4:30 p.m.
📍 Mt. Zion High School
315 S. Henderson St., Mt. Zion, IL 62549

No registration needed! Just come and learn more about your TRS benefits and retirement options.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate and recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers everywhere. Thank you to all who help make our communities, schools, and workplaces stronger each day!

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

09/04/2026

ROE 39 Office Closure

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, September 8. Have a safe and happy Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

09/03/2026

🎙️ What a morning at ROE #39!

A HUGE thank you to Brian, Lindsay, Nick, and the Byers & Co. team for bringing their live radio broadcast to the Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education this morning! We loved having you here and appreciate the opportunity to share with our communities more about what happens behind the scenes at ROE #39.

Our staff had the opportunity to talk about the many ways we support our schools, students, educators, and communities—from attendance and truancy support, alternative education programs, educator licensure, bus driver training, technology and AI, social-emotional learning, school safety, building inspections, and our new work-study program.

Perhaps my favorite part of the morning—watching our staff step outside their comfort zones! For some, getting behind a microphone and talking on live radio was definitely outside their usual wheelhouse. But they did it, shared their expertise, and represented ROE #39 incredibly well. I am so proud of them!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this morning happen—from setting up the room and backdrop to preparing talking points and, most importantly, being willing to share the work you do every day.

Thank you again to Byers & Co. for helping us tell the story of ROE #39 and the many ways we support our schools and communities. We appreciate you! 🎙️❤️

Here are a few photos from the morning! 📸

09/03/2026

🤝 Grow your SEL knowledge alongside other educators!

Join our SEL Cohort and become part of a collaborative learning community focused on strengthening social and emotional learning practices. Each month, we'll explore a new SEL topic, share ideas, and leave with practical strategies you can use in your school or classroom.

📅 Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month:
September 9 • October 14 • November 11 • January 13 • February 10 • April 14

Register today and connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow educators! - https://bit.ly/45LlF6f

09/03/2026

Byers & Co live from The Regional Office of Education #39 - September 3, 2026

Thank you, Byers & Co! A big thank you to Byers & Co for broadcasting LIVE from the Macon/Piatt R...