Along The Rock7 Aug 2025

ROE #47 Back-to-School Guide: Tips, Tools & Support for Parents

Season 2, Episode 81

In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Regional Superintendent Chris Tennyson and Assistant Regional Superintendent Josh Knuth from ROE #47 to dive into everything families need to know for the new school year.

From prenatal resources and early childhood education to alternative schools, mental health initiatives, and innovative student mentoring programs, ROE #47 is helping students succeed at every stage — in and out of the classroom.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or community member, this episode shines a light on the powerful and often unseen work happening behind the scenes in education across Ogle, Lee, and Whiteside counties.

🎧 Tune in and get ready to head back to school with confidence.

#BackToSchool #ROE47 #StudentSupport #EducationMatters #AlongTheRock #TheRadarOnline #ParentResources #MentalHealthInSchools #IllinoisEducation #AlternativeEducation

🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

0:33 - New Programs this Year

1:22 - O.W.L. Resources

1:54 - Virtual Parent Universities

4:30 - Overview of the RSVP Program; Alternative Schooling Program

7:33 - The Lasting Impact of The Pandemic

8:18 - Overview of the NEXUS Program

10:33 - Upcoming Events

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