In this fourth episode of Community Conversations, we talk with Michelle Taylor, Vice-President of Education at Children's Home Association of Illinois, which provides community support services to at-risk youth, the people who love and care for them, and the people who no longer can. They envision a future where every child in need receives resources, care, and support so they can thrive. That’s a future we can all believe in!
Listen to the conversation at https://youtu.be/VHuTVjA5mNY
There will not be any Fingerprinting/Background Checks today, Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Fingerprinting will resume next Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 8:30am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:45pm. Walk-in available, but appointments are suggested by calling the office at (309) 672-6906.
Join us on April 29 for "Creating Inclusive Classrooms" with Krista Leh, You will learn how to cultivate learning environments that connect critical content and skills to students' everyday lives.
Register today at https://bit.ly/inclusive4-29
Whole Health and Wellness Day is this Thursday, March 20, from 9:30am-Noon at Mosaic Christian Church with the OSF Care A Van and Peoria Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry.
ROE 48 will not be conducting Background Checks and Fingerprinting this Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Fingerprinting will resume next Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 8:30am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:45pm.
Walk-in available, but appointments are suggested by calling the office at (309) 672-6906.
Build your educators’ skills at no cost to you by taking advantage of this online course provided by GCU’s Canyon Professional Development. March's course is "Parent Communication and Engagement."
Access this FREE course at http://canyonpd.myclick4course.com/
The National Aspiring Principals Fellowship® is your pathway to the principalship—and scholarships are available for those who qualify, including full scholarships intended to increase the number of Black teachers who have access to school leadership opportunities.
Learn more and check your eligibility: www.fellowship.newleaders.org/landing-pages/cp-napf-dr
On Feb 27, Tom Zimmerman and George McKenna attended the Rotary North meeting and accepted a donation on behalf of the Friends of the ROE. The generous $3000 donation will be used to support the Gerald M Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration, Lincoln Award Dinner, and Career Summit.
Thank you Rotary North and the committee for the kind donation!
Calling all Visual Art Teachers and Students!
The calendar is turning to thoughts of the 40th year of the Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration. This year brings so many exciting possibilities because we are moving to the Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Caterpillar Visitor’s Center!
Each weekday, from April 14th, 2025, to May 16, 2025, the talents of students and artists from all over Central Illinois will be featured, showing the Peoria area how the Arts make a community thrive.
We want to focus more on the artistic efforts of our students this year. We plan on utilizing the indoor lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, so no more wind, rain, or flying objects!
Please consider the opportunity to feature Visual Arts from your students for all to experience. Even if your school is not participating through band, orchestra, or performing arts…we want your Visual Art!
Please email Renee Mueller at rmueller@peoriaroe.org to reserve a time and day.
Mark Your Calendars: Whole Health and Wellness Day: Thursday, March 20 from 9:30am-Noon at Mosaic Christian Church with the OSF Care A Van and Peoria Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry!
#SEL use is up in schools! This #SELWeek, let’s make sure the world knows that social and emotional learning prepares our students for healthy and successful futures, so those numbers keep rising! #SELDay #SkillsforSuccess #ReadyfortheFuture
Research shows that students with strong social and emotional skills are better prepared for future careers. This #SELWeek, let’s amplify how social and emotional learning (SEL) is helping students build the critical skills they need to thrive! #SkillsforSuccess
Don't miss out on meeting the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood tomorrow, March 5, while she guides you through an interactive "Cultivating Belonging in Schools," World Cafe session!
Please register TODAY at https://forms.gle/JuJNNZ9MshuSpe3F6
"How has a school social worker made a difference in your life? Share your story in the comments and help us celebrate School Social Work Week!
#SSWMatters #UniteToIgnite2025"
Our final Lincoln Award winner for 2025 is John Morris, President and CEO of the Peoria Riverfront Museum!
John received the Jim Cummings Lincoln Leader Award due to his help in transforming the Peoria Riverfront Museum into a vibrant cultural destination. A Peoria Public School alum and Richwoods High School graduate, he is the first native Peorian to lead the museum. Since 2017, he’s boosted fundraising, expanded educational programs like the Evey Student Initiative, which gives Peoria Public Schools students a free museum tour, and brought in major exhibitions that put the museum on the national stage. With a passion for community, John has helped raise over $100 million for local causes and held leadership roles at Eureka College, WTVP, and on the Peoria City Council.
Manual High School chose Amar Thomas as their recipient of the Lincoln Senior Award because of his leadership, integrity, academic excellence and community service! Way to go Amar!
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has honored more than 500 Illinoisans for their extraordinary contributions to education across the state.
Congratulations to Katie Welch and all other Peoria County awardees!
View the entire list at https://bit.ly/isbetoy
The Lincoln Senior Award selection from Limestone Community High School is Victoria Bartolo who is always doing something to improve herself and the world. Congratulations, Victoria!
Shout out to Seth Green! He was selected as the Lincoln Senior Award from Illinois Valley Central High School for his hard work and achievement particularly in history and government and for hist belief in the values of America!
Elseth Hailu was selected by Peoria Christian High School for the Lincoln Senior Award based on her academic performance and dedication to understanding the world. Thanks for being a great example, Elseth!
