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
Our 6th and final Community Conversation with Brent Oest, Director of Development at Crittenton Centers, is now available at https://youtu.be/eaPWpOTyHZQ?si=nlYqQY5jh88oieJt
Thank you to all who have enjoyed listening to our series!
UPDATE! Due to the rain, today's performances are CANCELLED! We hope to see you next week!
Come out to the Caterpillar Visitor Center and Peoria Riverfront Museum today to enjoy the Community Children's Theatre and Cornstock! The Station and Grandma Nanas will have their food trucks waiting to serve you a delicious lunch!
For tickets, visit http://peoriaplayers.showare.com/BeetlejuiceJr
Today is the Final day to register for this event! Please join us on August 6 for our next Youth Mental Health First Aid 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 by July 30 at https://bit.ly/46qsJaf
