Exciting Workshop Opportunity at Bradley University!
Join BU for the Smart Grid for Schools workshop — an engaging, hands-on experience that brings energy education to life!
K–12 educators will explore interactive materials that help students understand energy production, conservation, and the electrical grid in fun and meaningful ways. Once trained, teachers can reserve class sets of materials FREE of charge for 1–3 weeks to use in their own classrooms.
Free dinner provided
Earn professional development credits
Don’t miss this energizing opportunity to spark curiosity in your students!
The October 15th deadline for required school vaccinations is quickly approaching.
Our team has created a simple flyer to help families review the vaccine requirements for students in grades K–12 and find local resources for getting up to date.
💉 Don’t wait—make sure your child meets the vaccination requirements before the deadline!
📄 View the flyer for details and contact information if you need assistance.
#BackToSchool #StudentHealth #PeoriaROE48 #StayHealthy
We’re excited to see how these educators will bring this cutting-edge technology back to their classrooms to inspire the next generation of innovators!
We will kick off this year’s learning series with two special sessions focused on data literacy:
Science Data Literacy for Educational Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and ROE Personnel
📅 Monday, October 20, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00–2:30 p.m. | 📍 Zoom
Data Literacy & Student Data Tools for Educators
📅 Monday, October 27, 2025 | ⏰ 4:00–5:30 p.m. | 📍 Zoom
Princeville CUSD #326 Advances to Top 25 in National T-Mobile Competition — Winning $25,000 and Competing for $1 Million
Princeville, IL — Thursday, September 25— Princeville High School, home to just 184 students, has earned national recognition in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Competition, advancing to the Top 25 schools in the country.
The journey began with 2,176 schools nationwide. Princeville first broke into the Top 450, winning $5,000 to advance. With continued community support, the school has now advanced to the Top 25, securing a $25,000 prize and a shot at the ultimate $1 million award.
“This is bigger than football — it’s about our entire community,” said Tony Shinall, Superintendent. “Princeville may be small, but together, we’ve shown the nation our strength, spirit, and heart. Now we’re going for number one.”
The competition emphasizes school pride, community involvement, and national spirit. Students, staff, alumni, and supporters rallied behind Princeville by sharing, posting, and amplifying the school’s message across social media — helping propel the school to the national stage.
-Click the link, cast your vote, and help us bring it home!- https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/q
You can vote once per day per email!
Peoria County Block Party
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy an evening of food, music, history, and community celebration.
Please help spread the word by sharing this flyer with your staff and families. Together, we can make this event a memorable community gathering!
Thank you for your partnership in connecting schools and communities.
We are so thankful for the time to connect with the schools we serve and collaborate on ways to strengthen teaching and learning across our region.
A special thank you to Facing History and Ourselves and Illinois Central College for sharing valuable insights with our regional leaders. 💡
#PeoriaROE48 #CurriculumAndInstruction #Collaboration #FacingHistory #IllinoisCentralCollege #EducationalLeadership
Superintendent George McKenna and Assistant Regional Superintendent Amy Smith hosted Peoria County superintendents at Alexander’s Steakhouse for an afternoon of collaboration and conversation.
Topics included:
🔒 School Safety
📚 Professional Learning Opportunities
🧠 Social-Emotional Learning Updates
💡 Exciting news about a statewide grant awarded to our office to support the ALOP program
Thank you to our superintendents for partnering with us to strengthen schools and support student success across Peoria County!
📢 We’re Hiring: Student Support Specialist
Join our ROE #48 team and make a difference in the lives of students in Peoria County!
Position: Student Support Specialist
Schedule: 220 days per year
Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 + benefits
What You’ll Do:
✅ Case manage ~32 students, supporting academic, SEL, and attendance goals
✅ Build partnerships with families & schools to support student success
✅ Facilitate check-ins, SEL sessions, and family engagement events
✅ Support credit recovery, tutoring, and post-secondary planning
✅ Maintain accurate attendance, behavior, and grade records
✅ Respond to student crises & connect families with resources
What We’re Looking For:
🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
🤝 Strong communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills
🧠 Ability to support students’ academic, SEL, and career development
💡 Passion for making schools safe, welcoming, and supportive
📧 How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Dr. Amy Smith: asmith@peoriaroe.org
Help us build brighter futures for our students — apply today or share with someone who’d be a great fit!
Apply HERE
The first Social Emotional Collaborative meeting of the school year took place today — and there’s still time to be part of this powerful learning community! Meetings are held monthly, so you won’t miss out if you join now.
Register here: https://bit.ly/SE-Collab
Educators and support staff from schools within Regional Offices of Education 48 & 53—including Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Mason Counties—are coming together to gain information, learn, and gather strategies around:
Social and emotional learning
Restorative practices
Attendance
Behavior
This collaborative connects school administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and teachers who are committed to strengthening safe and supportive school communities.
This year’s event brought together movement, creativity, and connection as part of the Big Picture Festival. From live performances and interactive art zones to sports activities and delicious food trucks —it was a celebration of community at its best!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support and celebrate Greater Peoria. We’re grateful to be part of such an inspiring day of fun, family, and connection.
#GoDay2025 #GreaterPeoria #CommunityConnection #ROETeam
🍂✨ Sign up today for great fall professional development, workshops, and cohorts! Most are FREE, and they’re designed to support and inspire educators this school year. Don’t miss out—spaces fill quickly!
👉 Learn more & register here: Fall Opportunities
FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT
Peoria Regional Office of Education Early Learning For All is looking to hire a part-time food service assistant to support meals at our Peoria location. This position is 1-2 hours per day, Monday through Friday, surrounding lunch time. Early Learning For All follows a calendar that is in session September through May.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest to Jacqui Jones at jjones@peoriaroe.org.
🌟 Members of the ROE team were proud to support the Peoria Friendship House at the Putt Club Celebrity Golf Event! 🏌️♀️⛳️
It was a wonderful evening of community, connection, and giving back. 💙
#CommunitySupport #ROETeam #PeoriaFriendshipHouse #GivingBack
Each day this week we will be highlighting an upcoming professional learning opportunity!
Today we are featuring "New Trends in Children's Literature" Contact Sonya Pacey (spacey@peoriaroe.org) for more information or to register for this FREE event!
Join us on September 4th for our next Youth Mental Health First Aid training session. This session is in-person, with 2 hours of online pre-work to be completed before the training. Earn 6.5 PD Hours.
Register HERE by August 22nd
🚀 AI is transforming education—are you ready?
From essays to artwork to presentations, Artificial Intelligence is becoming an everyday part of your students’ world and their future careers.
📚 In this workshop, you’ll:
✅ Learn what the hype is all about
✅ Discover how AI can make your work more efficient & creative
✅ Explore ways to help students use AI as a tool for good
💡 Don’t get left behind—join us and prepare for the future of learning! Here is the Link to register
