What's in this Issue:

Bloomboard LBS1 Certification Program

Many districts across Illinois (and the country) are experiencing a shortage of trained, certified educators in special education. In response, I am excited to share with you a new cost-effective, on-the-job LBS1 Certification Program.

Unlike traditional certification programs, this 12-credit-hour program allows your teachers to earn their certification completely on the job! They will earn credit while showing what they know in their actual classroom practice and applying what they learn immediately. Please visit here for more information.

Grand Canyon University Partnership

Due to the demand for special education teachers, we will be expanding our November Cohort beyond the LBS1 endorsement. This month we will be promoting enrollment into all of our Special Education programs. Support/Classified staff and parents looking for licensure can enroll into our Bachelors or Maters programs. Certified staff looking for the LBS1 Endorsement or a Special Education Masters have options as well.

Also, last month’s ESL Cohort filled up before some teachers could get in. We encourage the teachers who could not register for the ESL endorsement program last month to enroll this month so that they can be on track to complete their endorsement by next August while utilizing the scholarships we currently have available.

I am looking for 7 more students to join the November Cohort so that we can award them with the 25% off scholarship.

Expand Your Career in Special Education!

Have you considered expanding your impact with a special education degree or LBS1 endorsement? If so, GCU’s ISBE approved coursework makes it possible. GCU offers convenient 100% online courses that enable busy professionals like you to gain specialized training. Enjoy program benefits including:



• Education scholarship saves you money 
• 6-8 week classes save you time
• One class at-a-time format
• TEACH Grant eligible for qualified candidates
• Classes begin November 17th, 2022 and November 21^st, 2022
• Start with a friend! Scholarship increases to 25% off with groups of 10 or more from your district

The last day to register for the November Cohort is November 8^th, 2022. If you have questions please reach out to your local counselor.

Click here to contact your local GCU counselor to get started today!

Licensure News

Beginning January 2023

Paraprofessionals working in K-8 building may be 18 years old to qualify for the paraprofessional license.

Age 19 still applies for Paraprofessionals working in grades 9-12.

ELIS Account

Login to your ELIS account on a regular basis to view credentials. 

• Be aware of when you renew, and what is required to renew
• Be certain that your name and address are current 

Short-Term Paraprofessional Approval

This approval was created for those that have not completed requirements for the full paraprofessional license but do hold a high school diploma. It is temporary, valid for three years. Educator must complete requirements for the full para license before the approval expires. There is a $25 application fee.

Must apply for the short-term approval for paraprofessional and not the paraprofessional license.

Short- Term Approval (existing teachers)

Educator already holds a PEL not endorsed for the desired area of teaching. The short-term approval for teachers of all grades for general education, and the short-term emergency approval for special education may be helpful. Approvals (isbe.net)

Application Time Frame

• Currently 30 to 60 days for review of new applications. 
• Transcripts and other documents such as 80-02 forms received at ISBE may take 2 weeks to be added to your ELIS account

Monthly Tech Tip from the Learning Technology Center of Illinois:

Tech Tip for Lake County ROE

Vacancies

You may search HERE for countywide school vacancies.

Upcoming Trainings for Bus Drivers

Link to Lake County ROE Calendar.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Meemic Foundation Lakeshore $10K Grant

• 10 Schools will receive $10,000 to spend with Lakeshore for Flex-Space Furniture
• Application deadline is December 31, 2022
• To ENTER TO WIN visit www.MeemicFoundation.org/MediaRoom

November 2022 PopIn2Win

• 76 winners will receive a Qomo QPC22 USB Document Camera 
• Application deadline is November 30, 2022
• To ENTER TO WIN visit www.MeemicFoundation.org/PoPIn2Win

Lake County Resources and Networking Fair

Friday, November 4, 2022

8:30am - Noon

The Chapel,25270 Rte. 60, Grayslake, Illinois

Sponsored by- Regional Office of Education, Mothers Trust Foundation, Special Education District of Lake County, Grayslake High School District #127, Alliance for Human Services

Program

8:30 am - 9:00 am- Registration and Networking

9:00 am - 9:15 am - Welcome and Introductions

9:15 am -10:00 am - Keynote Speaker- Dr. Douglas Bolton

10:00 am - Closing - Exposition of various support agencies and organizations throughout Lake County.

IL-Empower

The Lake County Regional Office of Education (ROE) is proud to be an Illinois State Board of Education-approved IL-Empower Learning Partner.

The Lake County ROE can support schools in Culture & Climate, Educator & Employee Quality, Continous Improvement, Shared Leadership, Family and Community Engagement, Governance, and Management & Operations. For more information, please contact Shay McCorkle