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
The SEL Summer Catalog is now available and registrations are open for these PL opportunities!
Download your copy today at https://5il.co/3bhhv
NO JOKE! Today (April 1) is the last day you can enroll in any of our self-paced, online courses and book studies!
Enroll now at https://peoriaroe.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/
ROE26, ROE 33, and WIU are hosting its first Social Studies Symposium on April 18 at WIU!
This symposium is designed specifically for high school teachers of Sociology, Civics/Political Science, and Geography.
Sign up at https://bit.ly/WIUsymposium2025
Student Support Specialist Brook Eberle helped Whittier Primary School win 2 awards: 1st Place for Most Improved Attendance and 2nd Place for Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism Rate!
Don't miss out on your chance to enroll in any of our self-paced, online courses and book studies!
The last day to enroll for FY25 is Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Enroll today at https://peoriaroe.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/
Register and join us on July 22nd for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. https://bit.ly/YMHFA-July22
Shout Out to our own Matt Brown, Health/Life Safety Inspector at the ROE!
Dr. Scott Adreon, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for the Dunlap School District, emailed the office highlighting his efforts: "I wanted to reach out to you and let you know how much I've appreciated working with Matt Brown. He is extremely professional. easy to work with, and acts quickly on action items. He's helped me out many times in the few years I've been in this role."
Thank you, Matt, for your commitment to the ROE's vision and for what you do to help keep our schools safe.
In this fourth episode of Community Conversations, we talk with Michelle Taylor, Vice-President of Education at Children's Home Association of Illinois, which provides community support services to at-risk youth, the people who love and care for them, and the people who no longer can. They envision a future where every child in need receives resources, care, and support so they can thrive. That’s a future we can all believe in!
Listen to the conversation at https://youtu.be/VHuTVjA5mNY
There will not be any Fingerprinting/Background Checks today, Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Fingerprinting will resume next Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 8:30am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:45pm. Walk-in available, but appointments are suggested by calling the office at (309) 672-6906.
Join us on April 29 for "Creating Inclusive Classrooms" with Krista Leh, You will learn how to cultivate learning environments that connect critical content and skills to students' everyday lives.
Register today at https://bit.ly/inclusive4-29
Whole Health and Wellness Day is this Thursday, March 20, from 9:30am-Noon at Mosaic Christian Church with the OSF Care A Van and Peoria Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry.
ROE 48 will not be conducting Background Checks and Fingerprinting this Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Fingerprinting will resume next Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 8:30am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:45pm.
Walk-in available, but appointments are suggested by calling the office at (309) 672-6906.
