
The Adult Literacy Program was featured on Channel 25 news last night.
Watch the story here: https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/12/06/looking-tutor-peoria-county-adult-literacy-program-needs-volunteers/
Contact John at jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org to volunteer!


Discover the power of phonemic awareness and sound walls in this webinar led by Dr. Ethan Lynn. Two different sessions are available on December 12. Sign up for one today to secure your spot!


Be sure to register today for one or both online book studies starting on Monday, December 4. The first 15 enrolled get a free copy of the book in either study.
Register at https://peoriaroe.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/


Enjoying the Technology and Innovation Event with Teq, ROE 53, ROE 48, and the LTC at Five Points today!









The Regional Superintendent and the Director of Project START joined the firefighters to give out HIGH 5's for Trewyn's High-5 Friday! Thank you to Principal Tate for the warm welcome!


Enjoy this video recap of GP CareerSpark 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center, a partnership of Junior Achievement of Central Illinois and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council: https://youtu.be/iEqNIoecIqg?si=8kpXQGFgLERRIfHE


The Salvation Army is having a signup in person for their Christmas Assistance for toys and food boxes TODAY, Nov 30 at their Adams location from 9am-4pm. A future date is Dec 7 from 9am-4pm at their Adams location.
During in-person signup there will be winter coats available.
Clients can apply online as through December 7th at www.saangeltree.org
The only things that are needed at sign up are a photo ID and a piece of mail with current address.


Join us for our next online book study, "These Kids are Out of Control," facilitated by Sonya Pacey. It runs from Dec 4 to Jan 28. Cost is only $30, and the first 15 receive a free copy of the book.
Earn 18 PDHs. Register by this Friday, December 1, at https://bit.ly/3sVIYdX


Join us for our online book study, "The Racial Healing Handbook," facilitated by Sonya Pacey. It runs from Dec 4 to Feb 25. Earn 24 PDHs for successful completion of this study.
Register by this Friday, December 1, at https://bit.ly/47UkMY2


IDEA Mini-Grant Award Applications Are Open!
If you are looking for a way to make your school or classroom Maker Space a reality, seeking a few more devices to facilitate an engaging and exciting classroom project, or wanting to try a cutting-edge innovation, apply for a mini-grant today.
Access the mini-grant application guidelines application before 11:59 PM CST on December 31 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYOxHOllguDt9ou8HcXMKcG_hMWRD8sxxGP8xxqE2uopQzZA/viewform
If you have questions about the mini-grant application or process, please contact us at info@ideaillinois.org.


Thanksgiving feast extravaganza for the Peoria Regional Learning Center! We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!





Registration has been re-opened for one day only (today) for the free November 27 training, "It IS Your Business," designed to help adults recognize when a child is being groomed.
You can sign up at https://conta.cc/3QXKiGz


Thank you to everyone who supported the GMB Arts in Education by purchasing dinner last night from Portillo's!


The Salvation Army is having a signup in person for their Christmas Assistance for toys and food boxes TODAY, Nov 16 at their Adams location from 9am-4pm.
Future dates are Nov 30 and Dec 7 from 9am-4pm at their Adams location.
During in-person signup there will be winter coats available.
Clients can apply online as through December 7th at
www.saangeltree.org
The only things that are needed at sign up are a photo ID and a piece of mail with current address.


We've got a great idea for dinner tonight - Portillo's!
Dine in or order online for pickup today, Nov 16, from 5-8pm, and use the code PORTILLOS55 so the GMB Arts in Education earns 20%. If you dine in, please identify yourself as Friends of the ROE. Thanks for the support!


Don't forget to wear purple tomorrow, Friday, November 17, to help spread awareness of youth homelessness in our community.


Our last Short-Term Sub Training of the year is being held tomorrow, Thursday, November 16, online via Zoom from 1pm-3pm.
Please join us by registering at https://peoriaroe.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/courses/short-term-sub-training---november-16-2023


The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State is holding informational sessions on Nov 15, Nov 18, and Dec 6 for prospective students who are interested in obtaining more information about these programs
- Principal Preparation Program/Master’s in Educational Administration
- Ed.D. Program, resulting in Superintendent’s Endorsement
- CSBO Endorsement
These informational sessions cover all 3 programs quickly and succinctly. There is time also for Q and A. Please note that all three programs listed above are now online (synchronous).
To sign up for one of these informational sessions, please visit:
https://connect.illinoisstate.edu/portal/graduate-eaf


On Wednesday November 15th, the Illinois Human Performance Project will be hosting two webinars with Tyler Pazik, a leading sports psychologist, on how to positively engage youth in making healthy decisions and the influence we as stakeholders have in our communities!


ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS! This training is being provided by Novak Education to help all teachers meet the needs of all students in the general education classroom.
