🌟 Summer Learning Opportunity! Open to students entering grades 4–9, these programs focus on building creativity, confidence, and real-world skills—all in a supportive and fun environment.
Give your child a summer filled with exploration, creativity, and growth. Stay tuned for program details and registration information!
2 days ago, Marcia Lough
ICC Curiosity Lab Flyer

Early Learning For All is a state-funded, full-day public preschool. We are in need of the right teacher to help develop some of our county's youngest minds into future leaders by best preparing them for kindergarten through play-based learning.

Why work for Early Learning For All?
*Salary starting at $43,000
*Health Benefits at no cost to the employee
*Secure your future by participating in the state teacher's retirement pension plan
*Grow your craft with on the job paid professional development
*Our supportive and caring culture will make it a place you'll never want to leave

Applicants must have a PEL in Early Childhood Education or a Gateways Level 5 Credential to apply.

Does this sound like the right place for you? Send your resume to Mrs. Jones at jjones@peoriaroe.org.

7 days ago, Marcia Lough
Announcement for a PreK Teacher opening for Preschool for All Program
Big things are happening for our youngest learners right here in Central Illinois! 🎉

This recent story from 25News Now highlights how Early Learning For All (ELFA) is supporting families and giving children a strong start before they even enter school. From home visiting support to early developmental guidance, these programs are making a lasting difference across the Peoria area.

Strong beginnings lead to brighter futures—and it’s inspiring to see this work in action! 💛

📺 Watch the full story here: https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2026/04/23/early-learning-all/

#EarlyLearning #StrongerStarts #PeoriaArea #EducationMatters #CommunityImpact
10 days ago, Marcia Lough
Anna Hansard Discussing Early Learning for All program on 25 News
🎉 Congratulations to Sonya Pacey and our FIRST LETRS cohort on completing their intensive TWO-YEAR professional learning journey!

This dedicated group of classroom teachers, reading specialists, and special education teachers from Norwood #63 and Farmington #265 has invested deeply in strengthening literacy instruction for students.

Your commitment to learning and growth will make a lasting impact—well done! 👏📚
10 days ago, Marcia Lough
Peoria County LETRS Cohort!
Celebrating the completion of their two years of intensive learning!
Peoria County Teachers celebrating their accomplishment
The 41st Annual GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration is almost here! 🎉

We’re proud to once again partner with the Peoria Riverfront Museum for this special event—and what a year to celebrate!

As part of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the museum is featuring incredible exhibitions that highlight our shared American journey, including:
🇺🇸 The Promise of Liberty – one of the nation’s most significant collections of historical documents
🎨 Joyful Resistance
🎭 Peoria Plays America
🦋 Exquisite Creatures

✨ Bonus for GMB participants: Admission is FREE on the day of your performance!

Take time during breaks or after your performance to explore these once-in-a-lifetime exhibits. Thank you to the Peoria Riverfront Museum for helping make this celebration even more meaningful!
14 days ago, Marcia Lough
GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration Logo
Join us this Sunday, April 12 from 12–4 PM at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a celebration of Jazz as an American Art Form as part of America’s 250th! 🎶

In partnership with ROE #48 and GMB Arts in Education, this event features incredible jazz performances from talented local musicians—many with ties to GMB!

Performance lineup:
🎷 1:00 PM – Peoria Jazz All-Stars (Dir. Christian Lloyd)
🎷 1:45 PM – Bradley University Groove Project (Dir. Chris Render)
🎷 2:30 PM – Richwoods High School Jazz Ensemble (Dir. Christopher Render)
🎷 3:00 PM – Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra (Dir. Dr. Todd Kelly)

✨ Bonus: FREE admission to all events and exhibits!

Visit the museum website for more information: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/posts/2183

Come enjoy a great day of music, community, and top-notch exhibits—we hope to see you there!
27 days ago, Marcia Lough
Access for All Jazz Day Flyer - April 12 Peoria Riverfront Museum

There is still time to apply!

We’re growing—and looking for leaders ready to make an impact!

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education is expanding its leadership team. Guided by our mission of service to students, educators, and communities, we are hiring three administrative positions reporting directly to the Regional Superintendent.

These roles will be shaped by your strengths and our team’s needs, with opportunities to lead and support work in areas such as:
✨ Early Childhood
✨ Alternative & Post-Secondary Programs
✨ Professional Learning
✨ School Safety & Compliance
✨ HR, Communications, and Strategic Planning
✨ Student & Educator Services

If you have a heart for service and a passion for education, we want to hear from you.

📩 Apply here: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/242017/Director-of-ROE-Services/job-details

#EducationLeadership #NowHiring #ServeOthers #PeoriaCounty #EducationCareers

#EducationLeadership #NowHiring #ServeOthers #PeoriaCounty #EducationCareers

28 days ago, Marcia Lough
Director of ROE Services job Posting

There is still time to apply!

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education (ROE #48) is seeking 2 Professional Learning Specialists to support our mission of service to students, educators, and communities.

🔹 Focus Areas:
• Core Instruction (Tier I, curriculum, assessment, leadership)
• Specialized Instruction (SPED, MTSS, co-teaching, inclusion)

🔹 Key Details:
✔️ Full-time, 12-month position
✔️ Salary: $70,000–$85,000 + benefits (TRS)
✔️ Start Date: July 1, 2026

If you’re passionate about professional learning, coaching, and improving student outcomes, we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply by sending materials to asmith@peoriaroe.org

🔗 Full details: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/245061/Professional-Learning-Specialist/job-details

#NowHiring #EducationJobs #PeoriaIL #ProfessionalLearning #EdLeadership

28 days ago, Marcia Lough
Join our Team:  Professional Learning Specialist

There is still time to apply!

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education (ROE #48) is seeking 2 Professional Learning Specialists to support our mission of service to students, educators, and communities.

🔹 Focus Areas:
• Core Instruction (Tier I, curriculum, assessment, leadership)
• Specialized Instruction (SPED, MTSS, co-teaching, inclusion)

🔹 Key Details:
✔️ Full-time, 12-month position
✔️ Salary: $70,000–$85,000 + benefits (TRS)
✔️ Start Date: July 1, 2026

If you’re passionate about professional learning, coaching, and improving student outcomes, we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply by sending materials to asmith@peoriaroe.org

🔗 Full details: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/245061/Professional-Learning-Specialist/job-details

#NowHiring #EducationJobs #PeoriaIL #ProfessionalLearning #EdLeadership

about 1 month ago, Marcia Lough
Join our Team:  Professional Learning Specialist
We’re growing—and looking for leaders ready to make an impact!

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education is expanding its leadership team. Guided by our mission of service to students, educators, and communities, we are hiring three administrative positions reporting directly to the Regional Superintendent.

These roles will be shaped by your strengths and our team’s needs, with opportunities to lead and support work in areas such as:
✨ Early Childhood
✨ Alternative & Post-Secondary Programs
✨ Professional Learning
✨ School Safety & Compliance
✨ HR, Communications, and Strategic Planning
✨ Student & Educator Services

If you have a heart for service and a passion for education, we want to hear from you.

📩 Apply here: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/242017/Director-of-ROE-Services/job-details

#EducationLeadership #NowHiring #ServeOthers #PeoriaCounty #EducationCareers

#EducationLeadership #NowHiring #ServeOthers #PeoriaCounty #EducationCareers
about 1 month ago, Marcia Lough
Director of ROE Services job Posting
The Sun Foundation and Illinois American Water present the 33rd Clean Water Celebration: Water, Linking our Past to our Future
Monday, April 20, 2026 from 9 am - 2 pm at the Peoria Civic Center.

See EVENT DETAILS on the Sun Foundation website for more information and registration:
Questions? Please contact Karen Zuckerman, cleanwater@sunfoundation.org, 309-231-7451
about 2 months ago, Marcia Lough
Clean Water Celebration
Clean Water Celebration
🌟 Preschool Screenings Available in Peoria! 🌟

Is your child ready for preschool? The Peoria Regional Office of Education is offering developmental preschool screenings—the first step in qualifying for a FREE state-funded preschool program.

👧 Eligible children:
• Ages 3–4
• 5-year-olds not yet eligible for kindergarten

📅 Upcoming Screening Dates:
• March 24
• April 14
• April 29
• May 5

Screenings help identify developmental strengths and determine eligibility for preschool programs, including both part-day and full-day options.

📞 Call to schedule a screening:
Peoria ROE / Bright Futures
309-740-2294

Help spread the word to families who may benefit! 💚
about 2 months ago, Marcia Lough
Upcoming Preschool Screenings Flyer

Teachers! Are you thinking about National Board Certification?

Upcoming National Board Informational Sessions: March 10th & 19th at 7:00 p.m.

A great opportunity to have an overview of the certification process and how to find support through the national board journey.

Register for the seminars with this link: https://nbrc.illinoisstate.edu/first-time-candidates/
First-Time Illinois Candidate Subsidy Application Window is March 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. - April 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Steps to apply are at this link: https://nbrc.illinoisstate.edu/first-time-candidates/

about 2 months ago, Marcia Lough
National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University Logo
Calling all High School Dancers and Singers!
The Friends of the ROE # 48 and GMB Arts in Education are looking for high school dancers and singers to participate in "Simply the Best"- A Night of Broadway's best music at Peoria Players Theatre. Students need to simply fill out the audition form found at the link below. Please share with any high school students you feel could best represent your school district. We hope to have representation from every area high school.

Click the audition link below:
https://forms.gle/ehdNKFqrwSh5JzCV8
about 2 months ago, Marcia Lough
Simply the Best Flyer
Today, Monday, March 2, 2026, 24 educators from Peoria County schools came together for Day 02 of our continuous learning journey in the ROE 48 Computer Science Cohort!

This cohort is designed to foster a collaborative learning community where K–12 educators:
Share best practices
Engage in meaningful professional learning
Integrate computer science concepts across core content areas

Participants engaged in hands-on learning - building LEGO® Education sets, exploring student-centered classroom practices, and deepening their understanding of how to advance STEM instruction in authentic, engaging ways.

We love seeing educators learn, collaborate, and innovate together to create powerful opportunities for students across Peoria County!
2 months ago, Marcia Lough
Day 2 of Computer Science Cohort
Day 2 of Computer Science Cohort
Day 2 of Computer Science Cohort
Day 2 of Computer Science Cohort
Day 2 of Computer Science Cohort
Day 2 of Computer Science Cohort
Day 2 of Computer Science Cohort
Day 2 of Computer Science Cohort

TODAY, March 02, 2026 will be the last day to register for this upcoming YMHFA training. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1924251019599?aff=oddtdtcreator

2 months ago, Marcia Lough
March 16, 2026 YMHFA Flyer

Joshua Opherk is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Richwoods High School. Joshua and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Joshua Opherk!

2 months ago, Marcia Lough
Lincoln Senior Award Winner Joshua Opherk
Lincoln Senior Award

Elijah Christianson is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Princeville High School. Elijah and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Elijah Christianson!

2 months ago, Marcia Lough
2026 Lincoln Senior Award Winner Elijah Christianson
Lincoln Senior Award

Marleigh Rowe is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Peoria Regional Learning Center. Marleigh and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Marleigh Rowe!

2 months ago, Marcia Lough
Marleigh Rowe - Lincoln Senior Award Winner
Lincoln Senior Award

Caroline Couri is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Peoria Notre Dame High School . Caroline and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Caroline Couri!

2 months ago, Marcia Lough
Caroline Couri - Lincoln Senior Award Winner
Lincoln Senior Award