ROE 41 News & Updates

• New! Illinois House Bill provides that if a student turns 22 during the time in which the student's in-person instruction is suspended for a period of 3 months or more during the school year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, then the student is eligible for special education services through the end of the following school year (rather than being eligible for such services only until the day before the student's 22nd birthday). Read the bill HERE.
• MANDATED & RECOMMENDED TRAININGS FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL - All certified staff & those who work with pupils should download and read this document. Click HERE to read the ISBE document.
• Illinois Department of Public Health Adopts CDC COVID-19 Prevention School Guidance. - Click HERE for the complete .pdf press release document.
• Cahokia Mounds poster contest winners announced! Click HERE for a press release from Rob Werden, Madison County Regional Office of Education Superintendent. Click HERE for a photo of the 2021 winners.
• As of July 1, 2021 the price of fingerprints will be $45.00 - Cash Only. We do not accept bills over $50.00. Call 618.296.4530 to schedule an appointment. Fingerprinting is by appointment only.
• The Regional Board of School Trustees upcoming meeting dates: July 12, 2021; October 4, 2021; January 3, 2022; April 4, 2022; July 11, 2022; October 3, 2022; January 9, 2023; April 3, 2023. For a printable version of these dates, please click HERE.
• teachillinois.org - Your Professional Learning. . . what you want, how you want it & when you want it! Online PD!
• Substitute Teacher News (WE NEED SUBS!): In an effort to reduce the substitute teacher shortage, ISBE is now offering a reimbursement of application and registration fees to qualifying applicants. Click HERE for more information () or HERE to visit the substitute page at the ISBE website.
• Give 30 information: Give 30 is a mentoring program that is designed to provide "at risk" youth with positive support in their lives. Click HERE for information and application.   (Please note that the Give30 Mentoring Program is temporarily suspended. Stay tuned for more news.)
• What ROEs Can Do For You! Click HERE to read the new IARSS (Illinos Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools) flyer. You might be surprised at all we do!  
• The new VISIONS Transition Guide & Resource Directory for Madison County & Surrounding Communities is now available online. Please click HERE to read more!
• If you are wondering which school district is the correct one for your family, click HERE.
• Livescan electronic fingerprinting is available to the public at the ROE #41 office. Forms and information are HERE. (Please note: Fingerprinting is available on Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 4:00 by appointment only.)
• Teachers - Make Sure To Update Your Information On ELIS - Click HERE
• The ISBE Facebook page is HERE.

Click HERE for more information about Illinois Vision 20/20 Initiative.
"Fulfilling the Promise of Public Education in Illinois"

The Madison County Pearson Vue Testing Center is now located in Edwardsville at
1310 North Main. Call us at 618.307.5131 if you have any questions.
Click HERE for more information.