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B.L.A.Z.E. Collaborative Leadership Team

Blaze Forward. Together We Lead. Together We Excel.

Partnering for Sustainable School Improvement

ROE 3 is proud to continue to partner with our districts and work alongside you as you pursue meaningful, sustainable growth.

We believe meaningful school improvement begins with strong partnerships. Our team works collaboratively with district and school leaders to identify strengths, address challenges, and develop strategic plans that lead to lasting success. Through coaching, guidance, and access to high-quality resources, we help leadership teams make informed decisions that support professional learning, student achievement, and organizational growth.

Our commitment is to foster sustainable, evidence-based improvement by providing practical support that is aligned with your district's unique vision, goals, and needs. Together, we can build the systems, capacity, and leadership necessary to create meaningful, lasting improvement for your students.

Outcomes for Blaze Collaborative Sessions

Building: Foundational strength for continuous improvement

Leaders: Individuals that lead with focus, support, and encouragement

Achievement: Setting specific goals for success of continuous improvement

Zest: Full of energy and enthusiasm for our schools and districts

Excellence: Providing our best in instruction, learning, and opportunities

The B.L.A.Z.E. Collaborative (Building Leaders for Achievement, Zest, and Excellence) is a professional development series by Regional Office of Education #3. This collaborative is designed to help area administrators and school leadership teams connect, set goals, and improve student outcomes. 

The multi-session professional development series covers the following goals: 

• Professional Networking: Connects school leadership teams to share strategies, align goals, and discuss current educational trends. 
• Research-Based Strategies: Equips educators with methods to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes for all students, including inclusive practices for general education settings. 
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Prepares participants to apply research to everyday school decisions and utilize various classroom assessments. 
• Leadership Development: Increases the capacity of school leaders to guide continuous professional development and build collaborative learning communities. 

DETAILS:

Who Should Attend: Administrators and School Leadership Teams

PD Hours: 5 per session

*Must Attend All Sessions in the Series*

All Session Times are 9:00 am - 2:30 pm and will be held at ROE #3 PD Center

• Thursday, October 15, 2026 (Vandalia)
• Friday, November 13, 2026 (Litchfield)
• Thursday, January 14, 2027 (Effingham)
• Tuesday, March 16, 2027 (Vandalia)

Cost: $125 per participant for groups of 1–5 participants. When 6 or more participants are registered, the cost is reduced to $100 per participant for the 6th participant and each additional participant. Lunch will be provided at each session.