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ROE 53 Newsletter

November 2023

ROE 53 Newsletter November 2023
ROE 53 Newsletter November 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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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

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✏️ Coming Soon ~~ Spring 2024 Professional Learning Courses from the Area 3 SEL Hub

The Area 3 SEL Hub teams are busy planning a variety of professional learning opportunities for Spring semester 2024. The course list and registrations will be published in late November.

Course Offerings will include:

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

go to the ROE #53 SEL Resource Website for more information!

Upcoming PD Events Upcoming PD Events

Chat GPT/ Artificial Intelligence: November 9, 2023, 12:30-3:30 PM, Washington

The Learning Technology Center will provide all you need to know about artificial intelligence and its impact and use in schools. Register here!


STEM Technology & Innovation Event: December 1, 2023 at Five Points, Washington

Learn more and register here!


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

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 November 10, 2023!
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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 register for our next meeting on November 16, 2023!

SEL Resources SEL Resources

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Regulate, Relate, Reason

Check out this website for access to strategies and resources for helping support teachers and students to regulate, relate and reason in a brain friendly way!

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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

REACH Logo - Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing
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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

Raising Student Achievement Conference Raising Student Achievement Conference

Congratulations to the following ROE 53 School Districts who were awarded Scholarships

to attend the RSAC 2023 Conference!


Rankin, District 52 Washington, Metamora Grade School District 1, Eureka CUSD 140, Metamora Township High School, Tremont, East Peoria District 86, Morton, Germantown Hills, Dee Mack, Robein, and Fieldcrest


There's still time to register for the Conference taking place on Dec 11-12 in Oak Brook!

Community Resources & Professional Development Community Resources & Professional Development

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  • KIDS Summit: Dec 8, 2023 in Tinley Park

  • Teach to Lead Summit: March 1-2, 2024 in Normal

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

How To Manage Email Lists In Google Contacts | 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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