
Join the EWA for our annual summer retreat hosted by Methodist College this year!
We will be sharing lots of updates, ideas and encouragement as we work to stay on PaCE with implementation of the framework!
You can register at https://forms.gle/widWRMY7FotoortM8


FINAL CALL for Bradley University's STEM Education Conference on April 20.
Participants will gain valuable insights into how to support science, math, and or integrated STEM/STEAM learning experiences in their classrooms.
Register at https://bit.ly/43U4U7t


Free Community Documentary Screening! Lt. Mark Wynn will be present on May 1, 2024 at ICC North in Peoria.
This documentary proves to be interesting for law enforcement and those agencies who work with children/families and the impact of witnessing domestic violence.


"A Chance in the World" Inspiring Movie Event will be at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on April 23, 2024.


The GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration 2024 starts on April 22 with student musicians celebrating jazz month at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Plan to spend time at the Courthouse Plaza weekdays April 23-May 15. You can view the entire schedule at springcelebration.org!


Don't forget to shop at Peoria Heights Helping Hands Resale Shoppe this week!
When you do, you are also supporting the GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration! We appreciate your help!



Bradley University's STEM Education Conference is April 20 from 8am-12:30pm at Westlake Hall.
Participants will gain valuable insights into how to support science, math, and or integrated STEM/STEAM learning experiences in their classrooms.
Register at https://bit.ly/43U4U7t


It is GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration Week at Peoria Heights Helping Hands Resale Shoppe!
Between April 9-13, the GMB will receive a portion of profits from this week's sales.
You can help the GMB simply by shopping this week at Peoria Heights Helping Hands!



The time of our Wednesday, April 10 webinar with Bradley professor, Dr. Juan Ríos Vega has been changed to 4pm-5pm.
He will share strategies and techniques in supporting LGBTQ students and families.
We hope you can join us.
Register at https://bit.ly/4aG6X0K


Join the EWA for our annual summer retreat hosted by Methodist College this year! We will be sharing lots of updates, ideas and encouragement as we work to stay on PaCE with implementation of the framework!
Reserve your spot early at https://forms.gle/widWRMY7FotoortM8


Beth Crider, Regional Superintendent of Peoria County ROE 48, is featured on 1470 & 100.3 WMBD, speaking about the Teacher Shortage Survey shared by IARSS.
Read more at https://wmbdradio.com/2024/03/27/peoria-county-roe-head-not-shocked-by-teacher-shortage-survey-results/


Join us next Wednesday, April 10, at 4:30pm for a one-hour webinar with Bradley professor, Dr. Juan Ríos Vega.
He will share strategies and techniques in supporting LGBTQ students and families.
Be sure to register by April 9 at https://bit.ly/4aG6X0K


The Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University is holding two Q&A Sessions regarding their online Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education Program.
The first Q&A is tonight, April 2, at 6pm, using this Zoom link: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/97501508953


Join in on the "Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony" on this Thursday, April 4 at 10am to help raise awareness regarding the challenges of child abuse and neglect in our community.


The PL team had the amazing opportunity to meet many experts in education at the ASCD Conference in Washington DC, including Bettina Love, Hamish Brewer, Jay McTighe, Todd Whitaker, Nancy Frey, and Paul France.







Volunteer Tutor Training for Adult Literacy - April, 2024
Immediate openings for volunteer tutors!
Make Life Great for an Adult who cannot read! Please, help us out!
ROE Adult Literacy will be conducting an Adult Basic Literacy & ELL Volunteer Tutor Training at the Chillicothe Library, 430 N Bradley Avenue, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523 on April 15, 16 & 17, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Advanced registration is required by emailing jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org, or text/call 309-472-2468 to register. Please plan to attend all three sessions.
If you have questions regarding the workshop and becoming a volunteer tutor, or interested in finding out more about our program, please contact us. Materials and training are provided free. Bring a friend!!
*This program was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.



The PL Team is ready to learn at this year's 2024 ASCD Conference in Washington DC.






Join us and show your support for the 16th Annual "Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony" on April 4 at 10am.


The 2024 Bradley University STEM Education Conference, held April 20, is seeking proposals for presentations, interactive sessions, and collaborative sessions. Proposals are due by March 31.
Submit your proposal at https://bradley.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Jmx2vomx6vKRTM


March is #NationalNutritionMonth!
Get involved with these 50 ideas on how to celebrate at your office, at home or at school: https://sm.eatright.org/nnm50ideas
