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ROE 53 Newsletter

February 2024

ROE 53 Newsletter February 2024
ROE 53NewsletterFebruary 2024

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

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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!

  • 2/21 TikTok
  • 3/19 "Sticky" Apps
  • 4/24 Misinformation
  • 5/14 Terms of Service

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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

April 23, 2024


Additional Area 3 Course Locations:

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

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COMING SOON! Summer 2024 Professional Learning Courses from the Area 3 SEL Hub

The Area 3 SEL Hub team will be offering a wide variety of professional learning opportunities this summer. Course offerings include:

  • Yoga/Mindfulness Strategies for Classrooms
  • Brain-Based Classrooms
  • Co-Creating an Explicit SEL Culture
  • Whole Brain Child Strategies Workshop
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Adult SEL Online Learning

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

Mindfulness Tip Mindfulness Tip

Upcoming PD Events Upcoming PD Events

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


Upcoming Administrator Academies

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


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)

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Manage Your Time or Your Time Will Manage You

Join us on May 2, 2024

Administrator Academy #1444

Dr. PJ Caposey

Click on the Flyer to learn more & register!

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SAVE THE DATE!

Literacy Summit on June 27, 2024

Hosted by ROE 53 & ROE 48

A one day event for educators in our area

focused on all things literacy!


MORE INFO COMING SOON!

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 March 7, 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! Register here for our upcoming meeting on March 1, 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 February 15, 2024!

Free Online Professional Learning Free Online Professional Learning

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:
  • Universal Learning and Resources for Trauma Informed Schools
  • Adult Social and Emotional Learning
  • Classroom Strategies for Trauma-Responsive Schools
  • Welcoming and Supporting Newcomer Students and Families
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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

Community Resources & Professional Development Community Resources & Professional Development

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  • Engineering Day--Feb 18, 2024 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum & Caterpillar Visitors Center
    Learn more about this free event here!

  • The IL Math & Science Academy (IMSA) is hosting a free Institute Day for 6th-12th Grade teachers on March 1, 2024. Learn more here! Registration ends Feb 23!

  • Free Summer Rocketry Course Training for Teachers by UIUC!
    Novice Course for Early-Mid High School
    Advanced Course for Late High School
    Space is limited! Sign up today!

Tech Tip from LTC (Learning Technology Center of IL) Tech Tip from LTC (Learning Technology Center of IL)

Improve Parent Communication by Sharing Your Google Classroom Calendar | ROE53 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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