ROE 53 Newsletter

Each month, the ROE 53 Instructional Coach, Courtney, will provide a short description of an instructional strategy educators can use with their students. A quick video showing the strategy in action is included!

Check out this month's strategy--using an inquiry chart to encourage students to create meaningful questions and synthesize their findings! Learn more about the I-Chart!

Join us for a 6 part learning series for CASEL Adult Social Emotional Learning. Explore Curiosity, Identity, Agency, Belonging, Collaborative Problem Solving

Register HERE

Location: Goodwill Commons, Peoria 8:30am-2:30pm

In-Person Blended Course - 2 hours online pre-work; 4.5 hours of live training - click on DATE for INFO and LINK to REGISTER

January 16 - PEORIA

April 1 - PEORIA

Additional Classes in other Area 3 SEL Hub Locations:

January 15 - SPRINGFIELD

February 18 - MACOMB

**Are you interested in training your whole staff on Youth Mental Health First Aid? Contact Theresa Olsen for more information

Registration is NOW open

~~ 4 Zoom sessions worth 1 PD hour each!

Book Study: Anxious Generation - starting January 29

AA 3700 Administrators Guide to Health/Life Safety: December 13, 2024 in Bloomington

Join Pat Durley as he covers all aspects of HLS. Target audience is Superintendents, CSBOs, Head Custodians, & Architects that work with 10-year surveys, funding, approval process and forms, and annual inspections. Learn more and register here!

Cardiac Emergency Response Plan webinar: December 17, 2024 virtual

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death for student athletes, and a global leading cause of death. When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, time is of the essence: the bystander has only 3-5 minutes to save a life by using CPR & AED. Beginning January 2025, all schools are mandated to have a cardiac emergency response plan (HB 5394). Join Principal Heather Baker, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor & current Illinois Principal to learn how to make your school heart safe & fulfill law requirements in just a few quick & easy steps. Sign up here!

AA 4114 Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Performance Evaluation: January 15, 2025 in Washington

This training program is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively evaluate student growth as part of teacher performance evaluations. Register here!

AA 1801 Professional Practice Refresher: February 4, 2025 in Washington

This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Instructional Framework in an evaluation setting. Register here!

Click HERE to visit the REACH Learning and Resource Hub platform

• Comprehensive courses you can complete at your own pace
• Curated resources to support schools that are safe, supportive, relationship-based, culturally attuned, and able to promote positive mental health and wellness
• Free credits for Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) holders, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, and psychologists (IDFPR), and those holding certifications through Gateways (INCCRRA).

• FREE PD opportunities
  
• SEL resources, articles and videos
• FREE audiobooks for educators

Email Theresa Olsen to request additional resources or support

IT Workforce Accelerator (ITA) is a grant-funded program that was awarded to a consortium of ICC, Bradley University, and Eureka College. The ITA offers quick, convenient online learning opportunities to Central Illinois teachers who are interested in incorporating STEM skills in their classroom. Thanks to grant funding, there are no fees, tuition, or cost for any required textbooks. Interested learners can inquire here to learn how to enroll in computer coding, statistics, or data science courses at no cost!

Find local meals & food boxes available to families in Central Illinois (scroll to Page 2) here!

Regional Superintendent: Jeff Ekena

Assistant Regional Superintendent: Jon Smith

Professional Development Coordinator: Kelli Ballard

Social Emotional Learning Specialist: Theresa Olsen

Instructional Literacy Coach: Courtney Prather

Email: office53@roe53.net
Website: https://www.roe53.net/
Location: 2400 N Main St suite C, East Peoria, IL, USA
Phone: (309) 477-2290
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