
Ready to take your Google skills to the next level?
Join our Google Educator Level 1 workshop on Feb 1 from 9am-3pm at Goodwill Commons.
Participants will earn a complimentary voucher for the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam.
Register now at https://bit.ly/47Ts8e9


First-Come, First-Served, One-Time $4K Teacher Excellence Retention Incentive for 2 years for IL National Board Certified Teachers/Counselors at Low-Income/Hard-to-Staff Schools.
Application closes on March 29, 2024, at Midnight.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3tY5rrr


Thank you to all who joined us for the three Safe Zones Training Program yesterday, January 24, which is designed to create a network of allies to people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.





There is still time to enroll in "The Racial Healing Handbook" book study facilitated by Sonya Pacey. We have extended the registration date to January 27.
Earn 24 PDHs! The first 15 to enroll will receive a free copy of the book.
Register at https://bit.ly/47UkMY2


The Peoria County Courthouse and Peoria ROE 48 is closed today.


The Regional Superintendent attended a press conference for Smart Start. Governor JB Pritzger recognized the efforts of Peoria County Bright Futures as the state continues to invest in high quality early childhood education. Thank you to Peoria Heights school district for hosting and for being the fiscal agent of this work for 35 years!






The Peoria County Regional Superintendent was invited to come learn about the Air National Guard located in Bartonville. The focus was on potential education and workforce opportunities for Peoria County graduates. Such an exciting tour!




The @PeoriaROE48 Spotlight Educator for January is Kristy Flowers from Norwood Primary #GoBigGreen63! The community member that nominated her stated that Kristy has, "unwavering positivity and outstanding dedication to her students and school. " Congratulations, Kristy!!


Our January Newsletter is now available at https://conta.cc/3Hnt1B0
Learn more about our programs and professional learning opportunities!


Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford area SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS! We need your input!
Please join us on January 22nd for a Statewide Listening Session.
Register for this important session at bit.ly/SW-ListeningSession or contact Michelle Coconate @ mcoconate@peoriaroe.org


Our online book study, "The Racial Healing Handbook," facilitated by Sonya Pacey starts next Monday! .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


The Regional Superintendent and Assistant Regional Superintendent attended the annual MLK luncheon with keynote speaker Dr. Louis Gates. How powerful show has encouraged many to consider finding their ancestry to better understand where they have come from.



Join us for a hybrid Community of Practice (CoP) series at no cost! First session will be in-person on January 30, 2024.
Register by this Wednesday, January 17 at https://bit.ly/4amSvf7


On this snowy afternoon, take some time to look through the Area 3 SEL Hub's catalog of Spring courses at https://bit.ly/47xmJcG
We hope to see you soon!


Join us for a hybrid Community of Practice (CoP) series at no cost. The first session is in-person on January 30, 2024.
Be sure to register for this series at https://bit.ly/41ZdnoH


Learn to reduce your stress in this 1-hour self-paced, online course with Angie Swearingian. You will feel the personal benefits from stretching, breathing, self-massage, and mindful meditation.
Register at https://bit.ly/3RXOLbk


ROE staff participated in the Peoria Public Schools Foundation 365 breakfast. Food was prepared by the WCTC culinary students. The coffee cake was excellent! Keynote speaker Bradley AD Chris Reynolds inspired the crowd with his message of how being a grad of Peoria Public Schools helped shape his success of today!





Today is the last day to enroll in tomorrow's webinar (Jan 11) showcasing Busey Bank's Financial Pathways curriculum free for educators that has the goal of building 7-12 grade students financial literacy.
Register at https://bit.ly/41OmfO6
Hope we see you!


Chili's in Peoria and East Peoria are hosting TODAY to support our families! Dine in or pick up lunch or dinner (call in orders only) and 15% of your total bill will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois. Please share or mention this image/flyer.


ATTENTION EDUCATORS!! HELP WANTED! ROE Adult Literacy needs you for one hour per week to tutor an adult who wants to learn to read. If you are a certified teacher, student teacher, or have a background in education and want to help, please contact us. You only need an hour-long introduction to familiarize you with the program. Our next introduction is at Peoria North Branch Library from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Please contact us to register. jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org or text/call 309-472-2468
