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--a collaborative approach to get students thinking: Six Thinking Hats

This program in collaboration with REACH and SEL Hubs guides schools through a process to support resilience through policies in four areas: social and emotional learning, trauma-responsiveness and healing centeredness, mental health, cultural responsiveness, anti-racist and equitable practices.

REGISTER for a 1 hour zoom session to learn more about Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois.

Informational Session Dates:

• Tuesday, October 8, 1:00-2:00pm
• Thursday, October 10, 9:00-10:00am
• Wednesday, October 16, 9:00-10:00am

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

October 23, 2024 - PEORIA

Click HERE to learn more about the virtual sessions offered by ROE #1. All sessions will be held on Zoom from 3:30-4:30

Unpacking IAR & ISA Results: October 9, 2024 at Bradley

Join ISBE for an interactive professional learning workshop designed to delve into the purpose and intended applications of the IAR and ISA. This professional learning opportunity is tailored to support district and school teams as they unpack their Spring 2024 ELA/L and Mathematics (IAR) and Science (ISA) results to inform current instructional activities and offer insights into the resources available to help support interpretation.

Register for this free event here!

IL Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Fall Conference: Oct 17-18, 2024 in Naperville

More than 50 sessions will be offered emphasizing best practices in world language teaching and feature several well-known IL language professionals. Additionally, the ISBE Multilingual Dept will present on the recently released guidelines for the upcoming two-year language requirement. They will also update attendees on the Seal of Biliteracy, including changes to the process.

Learn more and register here!

Reinstating Joy in the Workplace: November 1, 2024 in Washington

Join Marty Huitt, Director of BIST (Behavioral Intervention Support Team), as she helps administrators learn how to reinstate joy in the workplace, thereby increasing staff impact and retention.

Learn more and register for this free event here!

Equitable UDL Practices for Inclusive Learning: November 4, 2024 in Macomb

Free one-day workshop provided by IESE (IL Elevating Special Educators) featuring Christopher Bronke from Novak Education.

Register here!

AA 1786 MBTI Understanding Type in Leadership Development: December 4, 2024 in Morton

Understanding your personality type through the MBTI® assessment can enhance your leadership

effectiveness by revealing how your preferences influence communication, decision making, conflict resolution and change management.

Learn more 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

December 9 -10, 2024

Oak Brook, IL

Early Bird Registration ends October 19! Register today!

The Center for Prevention of Abuse is having a fish fry benefiting Carol House of Hope in Pekin on October 18, 2024.

Learn more & purchase tickets 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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