Save the Date for our Literacy Summit 2025. It will held on June 11, 2025, at ICC-Peoria Campus. We are thrilled to welcome Kwame Alexander as our keynote speaker.
Registration is now open at https://bit.ly/litsummit25
Our Computer Science Cohort is now forming for Spring 2025. Members will receive free training from ASCD/ISTE and coaching from a local computer science integration specialist.
Maximum number is 25 for the cohort so reserve your spot now at https://bit.ly/csscohort
Join us for our first online book study in the new year: "Courageous Conversations about Race" by Glenn Singleton. This book provides a powerful framework for fostering productive dialogue about race and its impact on education.
The book study opens January 6 and runs through May 30, 2025. Cost is only $30. You must purchase your own copy of the book. Earn 28 PDHs for successful completion!
Secure your spot at https://bit.ly/4fhLqh3
Come to the Crittenton Centers tomorrow, Friday, Dec 13, for a free and fun event that provides developmental screenings for children birth to 5 years of age.
We are moving our office from the Courthouse to the new Health and Human Services building on Sheridan Road Please check our website between now and 1/22/25 for possible office closures due to the move. Starting January 22, 2025, we will be in our new home.
ROE 48's Student Support Specialist Bobby Anderson helps shed light on how PPS 150 is taking steps to help the growing number of homeless students in this news piece on 25News Now. Thanks, Bobby, for all you do to serve our community!
View the story at https://bit.ly/4gc5L8m
Grand Canyon University is offering a free PD course for December on the Writing Process. Just redeem the code to enroll in the course!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 4 help support the Central IL Transition Planning Committee's Annual Career Summit for high school students with disabilities!
Just present this flyer when you order lunch, dinner, and/or snacks from any of the 4 Avanti's locations (2-Peoria, Pekin and East Peoria) from 10:30am-9pm and 15% of proceeds will support Career Summit.
The ROE Adult Literacy is conducting an Adult Basic Literacy & ELL Volunteer Tutor Training at the Peoria North Branch Library, today, Monday, December 2, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 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 application deadline for the Digital Equity Pilot has been extended to Friday, December 6!
To assist interested participants, the Peoria County Government Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit will host a Digital Equity Pilot Application Workshop on Tuesday, December 3, from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library (107 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602, Main LL2 Computer Lab). During the workshop, we’ll be available to answer questions, troubleshoot issues, and assist with submitting both electronic and hardcopy applications.
Interested individuals can review eligibility requirements and apply online. For additional information, please contact Brittany Graves at (309) 495-4666 or via email at bgraves@peoriacounty.gov.
We are excited to share our second community conversation where we talk with John Meisinger, Director of the ROE Adult Literacy Program, which provides one-on-one tutoring to help individuals 17 years or older and not currently in school increase their reading skills.
Listen to our podcast at https://youtu.be/abiDgODZowQ
If you would like to volunteer to tutor or know someone who could benefit from this program, please contact John at jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org
Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, Superintendent of Peoria SD #150, has been named the 2025 Illinois Superintendent of the Year, based on innovative approaches taken to address the teacher shortage, develop partnerships in the community and expand opportunities for students.
The Big Picture Peoria Film Festival starts tonight!
Students (and their guests) can attend for FREE on Saturday afternoon for the Student Film Screening from 3-4:30pm. No ticket needed!
Come to the Riverfront Museum and enjoy the event!
The Winter and Spring 2025 Area 3 Hub Course List is now available! This list includes sessions from January-April with many virtual options!
Download the course list at https://5il.co/31edc
Want to make $20 a day, Monday-Friday while our littles rest? The Early Learning for All Program is hiring a Pre-K Nap Assistant.
Contact Jacqui Jones at jjones@peoriaroe.org if you are interested!
Our Early Learning for All Program is hiring a Pre-K Paraprofessional!
Want to help support the classroom for students aged 3-5?
Send your resume and letter of interest to Jacqui Jones at jjones@peoriaroe.org.
Our Early Learning for All Program is hiring 4 Pre-K Teachers for an anticipated December start date! Must have a PEL or Gateways Level 5 Credential.
Join our Team! Send your resume and letter of interest to Jacqui Jones at jjones@peoriaroe.org.
We hope to see you tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov 19 from 5:30- 7 pm at Peoria Public Library - LL2 Main Auditorium for a panel discussion featuring 8 community leaders and educators discussing strategies for equitable literacy education.!
Register at https://forms.gle/tpyPYzQkxwDokhTo9
We are excited to share that the Peoria Riverfront Museum will be the home for the Spring Celebration in 2025!
There's still time to join this webinar tonight with Dr. Zach Groshell about the Cognitive Load Theory.
Register now at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s6-9h6LSRTqiLuKvqcn0ng#/registration
