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/
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!
