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ROE 53 Newsletter

December 2023

ROE 53 Newsletter December 2023
ROE 53 Newsletter December 2023
ROE 53 Address Change
Our new address: 2400 N. Main St, Suite C, East Peoria, IL 61611

Professional Learning from the Area 3 SEL Hub Professional Learning from the Area 3 SEL Hub

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Youth Mental Health First Aid 2024

Area 3 SEL Hub will be offering the Youth Mental Health First Aid course on the following dates for Spring 2024:

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

February 13, 2024

April 23, 2024


Additional Area 3 Course Locations:

Galesburg - January 12, 2024, 8:00am-12:30pm

Jacksonville, May 3, 2024, 8:00am-1:00pm

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Spring 2024 Professional Learning Courses from the Area 3 SEL Hub

The Area 3 SEL Hub team is offering a wide variety of professional learning opportunities for Spring semester 2024. The course list and registration links are available HERE

Course Offerings include:

  • Book Studies
  • Media Literacy Series
  • CPI Classroom Culture
  • Safe Zone Training
  • SEL Series: Onward
  • Educator Wellness
  • Adult SEL

You can also visit the ROE #53 SEL Resource Website for more information!

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Media Literacy Series

Join ROE #53 and Julie Smith, Media Literacy expert for a series of zoom discussions to learn more about the social media we are consuming and how it impacts our social and emotional wellness.

CLICK HERE to visit the ROE #53 PD webpage and sign up for each individual topic!

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Cultivating Holistic Wellness for Educators

January 2024

REACH Community of Practice

~~ This Community of Practice offers a space for participants to explore, practice and enhance their knowledge of the eight dimensions of wellness and the brain science behind trauma responsiveness. Participants will engage in sharing resources and strategies that work and learn new ideas from others.

Click here for more information and registration

Upcoming PD Events Upcoming PD Events

Phonemic Awareness & Sound Walls: December 12, 2024 Join Dr. Ethan Lynn from Reading Horizons for an overview of these two topics. There are 2 times to pick from. The session is repeated so you only need to sign up for one.

12:00-12:45 PM

3:30-4:15 PM


Google Level I Certification: February 1, 2024 in Peoria--sign up for Level I

Google Level II Certification: February 29, 2024 in Peoria--sign up for Level II


MTSS Workshop: February 5, 2023 at Five Points, Washington

Learn more and register here


Upcoming Administrator Academies

All AA's from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Five Points, Washington


Feb 13, 2024: AA 1448 (Professional Practice)

March 14, 2024: AA 3000 (Student Growth)

June 19 & 20, 2024: AA 2000 (Initial Principal Evaluation)

June 19, 2024: AA 1865 (Principal Refresher)

June 20, 2024: AA 3000 (Student Growth)

August 8 & 9, 2024: AA 2001 (day 2 virtual) (Initial Teacher Evaluation)

ROE 53 Cohorts ROE 53 Cohorts

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New This Year - Emerging Educators

ROE 53 provides monthly sessions on pertinent topics for those new to teaching. Learn more and sign up to join us! Our next session is January 11, 2024!
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Technology Leaders

Technology Leaders meet monthly through a partnership with ROE 53, ROE 48 & LTC to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share information. This year we will be able to see technology innovation in action at schools in our area! Learn more and register here for our next meeting on January 12, 2024!
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Instructional Coaches

Instructional leaders meet monthly to discuss and share coaching strategies and approaches used in schools in our area. Learn more and sign up for our next meeting on December 14, 2023!

SEL Resources SEL Resources

REACH Logo - Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing
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Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH)

Online Professional Learning available for FREE to all educators!

Click HERE to visit the REACH Learning and Resource Hub platform

Courses include the following topics:
  • Introduction to Trauma
  • Trauma, Racism and Equity
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Adult Social and Emotional Learning
  • Classroom Strategies for Trauma-Responsive Schools
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FREE Social Emotional Learning Resources

Click HERE to find out more about SEL resources available from ROE #53 and other Regional Offices across the state :
  • FREE PD opportunities
  • SEL resources, articles and videos
  • FREE audiobooks for educators

Email Theresa Olsen to request additional resources or support

ROE 53 Annual Report FY 23
This report includes activities and services ROE 53 provided to our region between
July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

Community Resources & Professional Development Community Resources & Professional Development

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  • ICC is seeking out instructors for the College for Kids Program in Summer 2024. Check out the job description and learn more here!

  • Check out the professional learning opportunities and instructional resources from IL SLD Support Project! ISBE, in partnership with Eastern Illinois University & Eastern IL Area of Special Education, provide resources to schools in IL who support students with specific learning disabilities.

LTC (Learning Technology Center of Illinois) Tech Tips LTC (Learning Technology Center of Illinois) Tech Tips

New Features You Need To Know In Google Docs | ROE53 Monthly Tech Tip Video
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Contact Regional Office of Education #53

Serving Mason, Tazewell, & Woodford Counties


Regional Superintendent: Jeff Ekena

Assistant Regional Superintendent: Jon Smith

Professional Development Coordinator: Kelli Ballard

Social Emotional Learning Specialist: Theresa Olsen



Email: office53@roe53.net
Website: https://www.roe53.net/
Location: 2400 N Main St suite C, East Peoria, IL, USA
Phone: (309) 477-2290
Facebook: facebook.com/mtwroe53
X: @mtwroe53

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