
Today is the last day to sign up for Thursday's one hour webinar on "The Legacy Project Chicago," which is striving to create an interactive educational experience in the exploration of LGBTQ History. It will be from 4:30pm-5:30.
Register now at https://bit.ly/49f2xxm


The City of Peoria is currently enrolling PeoriaCorps Cohort 10, which starts February 26, 2024.
Learn more and apply at https://www.peoriagov.org/811/PeoriaCorps-Program


Thank you Pekin High School for hosting our ROE 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leadership meeting. We toured their amazing Career & Technical Education Program and had a fantastic lunch made by the Culinary Arts students! Impressive!











Join us on Thursday, February 8, at 4:30pm for a one-hour webinar on "The Legacy Project Chicago," which is striving to create an interactive educational experience in the exploration of LGBTQ History.
Register today at https://bit.ly/49f2xxm


Thursday, Feb 1. Dr. Rimsha Arif, Resident, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria will present “Continuing the Conversation on College Mental Health” at ICC Peoria, Poplar Hall, Rm 127 at 7 pm.
www.namitri-countyillinois.org



Last call to join our Google Educator Level 1 workshop this Thursday Feb 1 from 9am-3pm at Goodwill Commons.
Participants will earn a complimentary voucher for the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam.
Register now at https://bit.ly/47Ts8e9


In celebration of Black History Month this February, join us for a free, virtual screening of The Right to Read on February 1, 2024. The film will be available for just 24-hours.
Pre-register to watch the film at https://bit.ly/3Uit2xu


Ready to take your Google skills to the next level?
Join our Google Educator Level 1 workshop on Feb 1 from 9am-3pm at Goodwill Commons.
Participants will earn a complimentary voucher for the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam.
Register now at https://bit.ly/47Ts8e9


First-Come, First-Served, One-Time $4K Teacher Excellence Retention Incentive for 2 years for IL National Board Certified Teachers/Counselors at Low-Income/Hard-to-Staff Schools.
Application closes on March 29, 2024, at Midnight.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3tY5rrr


Thank you to all who joined us for the three Safe Zones Training Program yesterday, January 24, which is designed to create a network of allies to people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.





There is still time to enroll in "The Racial Healing Handbook" book study facilitated by Sonya Pacey. We have extended the registration date to January 27.
Earn 24 PDHs! The first 15 to enroll will receive a free copy of the book.
Register at https://bit.ly/47UkMY2


The Peoria County Courthouse and Peoria ROE 48 is closed today.


The Regional Superintendent attended a press conference for Smart Start. Governor JB Pritzger recognized the efforts of Peoria County Bright Futures as the state continues to invest in high quality early childhood education. Thank you to Peoria Heights school district for hosting and for being the fiscal agent of this work for 35 years!






The Peoria County Regional Superintendent was invited to come learn about the Air National Guard located in Bartonville. The focus was on potential education and workforce opportunities for Peoria County graduates. Such an exciting tour!




The @PeoriaROE48 Spotlight Educator for January is Kristy Flowers from Norwood Primary #GoBigGreen63! The community member that nominated her stated that Kristy has, "unwavering positivity and outstanding dedication to her students and school. " Congratulations, Kristy!!


Our January Newsletter is now available at https://conta.cc/3Hnt1B0
Learn more about our programs and professional learning opportunities!


Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford area SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS! We need your input!
Please join us on January 22nd for a Statewide Listening Session.
Register for this important session at bit.ly/SW-ListeningSession or contact Michelle Coconate @ mcoconate@peoriaroe.org


Our online book study, "The Racial Healing Handbook," facilitated by Sonya Pacey starts next Monday! .It will run from Jan 22 to April 14.
Earn 24 PDHs for successful completion. The first 15 to enroll will receive a free copy of the book. Register at https://bit.ly/47UkMY2


The Regional Superintendent and Assistant Regional Superintendent attended the annual MLK luncheon with keynote speaker Dr. Louis Gates. How powerful show has encouraged many to consider finding their ancestry to better understand where they have come from.



Join us for a hybrid Community of Practice (CoP) series at no cost! First session will be in-person on January 30, 2024.
Register by this Wednesday, January 17 at https://bit.ly/4amSvf7
