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ROE 53 Newsletter

May/June 2024

ROE 53 Newsletter May/June 2024
ROE 53NewsletterMay/June 2024

SUMMER 2024 SUMMER 2024

SUMMER 2024 Professional Development Opportunities
Check out all the updated, exciting professional learning being offered this summer!
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Literacy Summit

June 27, 2024

Hosted by ROE 53 & ROE 48

A one day event for educators in our area

focused on all things literacy!


Special Guest: Keynote Speaker & Author John Schu


SAVE YOUR SPOT - REGISTER TODAY!

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Facing History and Ourselves

For Grades 6-12 ELA & Social Science Teachers

June 4, 2024

Bradley University

Free to attend!


ELA - Register HERE

SOCIAL SCIENCE - Register HERE

Area 3 SEL Hub Summer 2024 Course List
40 professional learning sessions for social emotional learning - in-person and virtual!

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

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The 4 "I"s of SEL Integration

June 6 - Join Krista Leh to learn more about integration SEL across the physical environment, social interactions, instructional practices and curricula.

Click here to register

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Brain-based Classrooms

June 12 - Join Stephanie Brown to practice brain-friendly regulation strategies. 2 Sessions - Morning or Afternoon
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Need vs. Behavior: The New 3 Rs

July 18 - Join author Kristen Souers to learn more about regulation, relationships and responsibility! Click HERE to register.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid 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

July 16, 2024 - Peoria

July 29, 2024 - Peoria


Additional Area 3 Course Locations:

Quincy, August 5, 2024, 8:30-1:00

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Summer 2024 Lunch and Learn

Click HERE to learn more about the virtual sessions offered by ROE #1 throughout June. All sessions will be held on Zoom from 12:00-1:30

Special Education PD - "The More You Know" Special Education PD - "The More You Know"

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Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

REGISTER

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504 Plan

REGISTER

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Teacher Appreciation Week Discount!!

Do you want to bring yoga and mindfulness to your school? Breathe for Change Yoga, Mindfulness and SEL Teacher Training is discounted for Teacher Appreciation Week. Click this link to learn more.


Theresa Olsen, ROE #53 SEL Specialist is currently in the training course and can answer questions if you are interested in finding out more and get a referral code! Email: tolsen@roe53.net

State SEL Report - 2024
Check out this booklet updating the recent SEL Hub activity ~~ ROE #53 is part of Area 3! Be sure to watch the Video Recap on page 1 from the State SEL Conference in February

Colorful Check-In for the First Five Minutes of Class Colorful Check-In for the First Five Minutes of Class

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Upcoming Administrator Academies Upcoming Administrator Academies

Upcoming Administrator Academies:

8:30-3:30 at East Peoria District 86

June 20 & 21, 2024: AA 2000 (Initial Principal Evaluation)

June 20, 2024: AA 1865 (Principal Refresher)

June 21, 2024: AA 3000 (Student Growth)


8:30-3:30 at Five Points, Washington

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

ROE 53 Cohorts ROE 53 Cohorts

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Emerging Educators

ROE 53 will continue to offer this professional learning in the 2024-25 school year. We will provide monthly sessions on pertinent topics for those new to teaching. More info coming soon!
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Technology Leaders

ROE 53 will continue our meetings with Technology Leaders for the 2024-25 school year. We meet monthly through a partnership with ROE 53, ROE 48 & LTC to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share information. We have been able to see technology innovation in action at schools in our area and can't wait for that to continue!
If you are interested in the tech leaders visiting your school, reach out to Kelli Ballard: kballard@roe53.net
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Instructional Coaches

Instructional leaders meet monthly to discuss and share coaching strategies and approaches used in schools in our area. We are having an end of year meeting at a local restaurant on May 16, 2024. Sign up to join us!

Teacher Licensure Renewal Teacher Licensure Renewal

Educators will receive a reminder email from ISBE when it is time to renew their license. To renew, educators can log into their ELIS account starting April 1 of the year their license expires. Check out the ISBE Renewal Page for step-by-step renewal instructions & tutorials.


If your license requires professional development hours and/or Administrator Academies hours and the renewal option is not available, make sure all hours are met and entered on your Professional Development tab and adjust your employment status accordingly, if needed.


Click How Do I Update My Employment Status for step-by-step instructions. You will not be able to renew until all PD/AA requirements are met.

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

Raising Student Achievement Conference Raising Student Achievement Conference

SAVE THE DATE

December 9 -10, 2024

Oak Brook, IL
Call for Presenters closes May 31!

Learn more and submit your proposal here!

Community Resources & Professional Development Community Resources & Professional Development

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  • Bradley Summer STEM Academy: Free for students entering Grades 10-12
    June 24-28, 2024 Learn more and register here!

  • Illinois Resource Center is hosting a free, one-day event for Multilingual Educators July 9 in Bloomington. Register here!

  • ICC College for Kids: Register for the summer program here!
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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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