ROE 53 Newsletter
October 2023
10/12 Safe Schools: Interrupting Bullying
- Full Day Workshop with Krista Leh from Resonance Ed
- Location: Five Points Washington
- Lunch Provided
- Educator PD hours and CEU credits will be available
- click HERE for information
Register Today!
11/14 Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Blended/In-person workshop - 2 hours online pre-work + 4.5 hours of in person class
- Location: Goodwill Commons in Peoria
- Educator PD hours and CEU credits will be available
REGISTER today - space is limited!
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 October 5, 2023!
Technology Leaders
Edtech and IT facilitators meet monthly through a partnership with ROE 53 & 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 for our next meeting on October 17, 2023!
Instructional Coaches
Instructional leaders meet monthly to discuss and share coaching strategies and approaches used in schools in our area. Learn more and register for our next meeting on October 19, 2023!
💡 SEL Resource Spotlight 💡
Check out this daily newsletter called The First Five - get tips and ideas for Connection, Care, and Character for the first five minutes of class!
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
Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) Program
Click HERE to find out more about becoming a REACH partner school which includes:
- Virtual learning community including ISBE clock hours
- Trauma-Responsive Schools-Implementation Assessment (TRS-IA)
- Trauma-Responsive Schools Action Plan
- Networking through State and Regional Communities of Practice
- Bradley's Integrating STEM & Literacy for K-4 Teachers: Starts Oct 23, 2023
- IL Education & Technology Conference (IETC) hosted by LTC: Nov 1-3, 2023 in Springfield
- IESE (IL Elevating Special Educators Network): Literacy Make & Take: Nov 3, 2023
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