In partnership with the LTC, ROE 48 is offering FREE Google Educator certification courses in February. Level 1 will be on Feb 1 from 9am-3pm, and Level 2 is on Feb 29 from 9am-3pm.
Please sign up for one or both session using these links:
Level 1 - https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/google-educator-level-1-certification-2/
Level 2 - https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/google-level-2-certification/
An Illinois School Social Workers Statewide Listening Session will be held Jan 22 from 10:00am -11:30am at Peoria Public Schools Administration Building.
ISBE wants your perspective on the current Illinois school social work environment.
Register at https://bit.ly/47iqKl7
ROE 48 is partnering with Busey Bank to showcase the Financial Pathways curriculum free for educators that has the goal of building 7-12 grade students financial literacy.
Join us on Thursday, January 11, from 4:30-5:30pm for this webinar.
Register at https://bit.ly/41OmfO6
We are re-opening the online book study, "The Racial Healing Handbook," facilitated by Sonya Pacey.
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
IDEA Mini-Grant Award applications close at11:59 PM CST on December 31 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYOxHOllguDt9ou8HcXMKcG_hMWRD8sxxGP8xxqE2uopQzZA/viewform
Don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to make your innovative vision a reality!
Join us for a hybrid Community of Practice (CoP) series at no cost! First session will be in-person on January 30, 2024.
Be sure to register by January 17 at https://bit.ly/4amSvf7
A chilly but exciting day as we gathered for the Topping-Out Ceremony for the new Health and Human Services building.
The Professional Learning team and the staff of PRLC enjoyed two full days of learning at the Raising Student Achievement Conference this week. Thank you IARSS for providing us with great sessions on relevant topics!
Some Peoria ROE staff enjoyed take out from the high school culinary class at WCTC. The chicken divan was excellent and the peppermint chocolate Yule log was yummy!
Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois' Statewide Launch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
Read the press release at https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.29387.html
ICC’s College for Kids is seeking instructors for Summer 2024. They are especially looking for people interested in teaching STEM classes, coding, social emotional, or anything an instructor finds enriching during the summer.
Apply at https://bit.ly/3v040c7
The Peoria ROE is so proud of their December graduates!!! Way to go Abby and Carrigan. Go do great things! Thank you to the staff at the Peoria Regional Learning Center for all you do.
Illinois State University is hosting an in-person symposium on February 2, 2024, for elementary, middle, and secondary history-social science educators, community educators, and pre-service and student teachers.
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Opening Doors/Parent Infant Program!
Dates for this event will be June 5-8, 2024. This is a FREE event to those who have children with vision loss and multiple disabilities.
Download Flyer at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Rf9JPd2tZu1hQzdR4hz8FemEPTk250z/view?usp=sharing
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vMZNUpd7ZUSmCwGS6
The Salvation Army is having a signup in person for their Christmas Assistance for toys and food boxes TODAY Dec 7 at their Adams location from 9am-4pm.
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.
Two-Year $4k Retention Incentive per year for National Board Certified Teachers in Hard-to-Staff Illinois Schools.
The application window opens on January 20, 2024 and closes on March 29, 2024 and is available at https://nbrc.illinoisstate.edu/4k-incentive/
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/
