Looking for more tech options to support your mental health and wellbeing? Consider checking out a few of these highly recommended apps. All should be downloadable in your app store.
Finch - a more gamified approach to self-care and wellness. You have a little bird (those of you that know what a Tamagotchi is, you will love this!) that you take care of and set goals with. Every day that you meet your goals you earn points. Rated for ages 4+ so you can even recommend it for your kids.
Mindshift - a bit more anxiety focused, but offers you opportunities to check in regularly and based on how you are feeling it will give you brief strategies to cope.
How We Feel App (uses the MoodMeter) - this app is a great way to track your moods throughout the day and overtime. You can then practice strategies to target your most commonly identified moods.
Teachers make the world kinder, smarter, and better—one student at a time. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
Thank you @Illini Central CUSD 189 for hosting our last Technology Roundtable of the year for ROE 48 and ROE 53 last Friday! We loved seeing how the additions and updates have transformed your district!
Today is INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY #JazzDay and we are celebrating with performances by the ICC Vocal Jazz, Eureka Vocal Jazz, Honors Chorus, and Middle School Jazz Band, Monroe School, Peoria Jazz All Stars, and Richwoods High School Jazz Band.
Come down to the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitors Center today from 10:30am-1:30pm and celebrate with us!
Food vendors will be onsite.
Calling all Educators! The next LETRS cohort is now forming to equip educators with deep knowledge in literacy and language.
You will participate in online sessions, classroom activities, and face-to-face meetings throughout the FY26 school year and earn 60 PD hours.
Limited space is available so register now at https://forms.gle/wiZGUkJG7XGfzd5X9
2025 RSAC is accepting proposals for its annual conference in December!
Submit your proposal by May 31 at https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/P3zSFPcHsp/event
TODAY's the last day you can register for this all day training with Krista Leh next Tuesday, April 29!
Register now at https://bit.ly/inclusive4-29
Join the GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration on April 30 from 11am-1pm as we celebrate International #JazzDay at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitor's Center!
Featured performers included the ICC Vocal Jazz, Eureka Vocal Jazz, Honors Chorus, and Middle School Jazz Band, Peoria Jazz All Stars, and Richwoods Jazz Band!
Food trucks will be available on-site so come on down and enjoy your lunch with us!
There's still time to register for this all day training with Krista Leh next Tuesday, April 29!
In this session, educators will learn how to cultivate learning environments that connect critical content and skills to students' everyday lives by honoring and integrating diverse cultural backgrounds.
Register by this Friday, April 25, at https://bit.ly/inclusive4-29
Join us this Thursday, April 24, from 3:30-4:30pm for our webinar via Zoom on "Applying Canva in Your Classroom."
Register by April 22 at https://peoriaroe.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/webinars/courses/applying-canva-in-your-classroom-april-24-2025
Thank you ExplorePeoria for featuring our annual celebration of the arts in education!
Watch their feature on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ASEyLwXm1/
Call for Proposals for Bradley's STEM Education Conference!
Presentations should share innovative, effective, and/or unique classroom activities/practices/methods/ideas for engaging preK-12 students in science, math, and/or integrated STEM learning experiences.
Submit your proposal by May 15, 2025 at https://bit.ly/2025BUSTEMProposal
Today's the day! The GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration kicks off today at 10:45am the Peoria Riverfront Museum!
The first school performing is Chillicothe/IVC at 10:45am followed by Washington Central, Dunlap Valley, and Metamora Grade School. Come on down and enjoy live music!
The GMB Facebook page will live stream each performance, taking a break in between set ups. Join us soon for our first jazz band of the day in 15 minutes! Join us at https://www.facebook.com/ArtsSpringCelebration if you can't make it in person!
The Peoria County Inclusion Team and Birth to Five IL Council would like feedback on what inclusion means to the families in our community and identify inclusive child care programs in Peoria County.
Please take a few moments and complete their survey! Thank you!
April's free PD course from Grand Canyon University is "Small Group, Big Learning Opportunities," which is aimed at transforming teaching approaches.
You can enroll now at http://canyonpd.myclick4course.com/
ROE Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training
ROE Adult Literacy will be conducting an Adult Basic Literacy & ELL Volunteer Tutor Training at the Peoria North Branch Library, on Monday, April 14. 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Advanced registration is required by emailing jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org, or text/call 309-472-2468.
If you are a teacher, or work in the education field, please let us know that. We can help you get started quicker!
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 Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) is sponsoring a 1-day Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method Train-the-Trainer session on May 14. This training from the I Love U Guys Foundation is designed for any member of a school's reunification and/or crisis team.
Register by May 9 at https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/content/courses/register/srp-srm.cfm
Only one week until the GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration Kick-Off!
Join us on April 14 inside the Peoria Riverfront Museum for JAM. Junior High Jazz Bands from IVC, Washington Central, Dunlap Valley, and Metamora will showcase their talents from 11am-1pm.
If you can't make it in person, join us on the GMB Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ArtsSpringCelebration for live streaming of their performances.
The Spring Celebration runs from April 14-May 16 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitors Center.
Visit our website at https://springcelebration.org/ to view the daily performance schedule-rain or shine the talent will be on display!
The ROE 48/53 Summer Learning schedule is now available! Join us for a summer full of professional learning opportunities to expand your learning and nurture your creativity!
Download the June-August 6 Catalog at http://bit.ly/Summer25PL
