ROE 53 Newsletter

Monday, April 3 - Five Points, Washington

Registration - HERE

Build a deeper understanding of the needs of children and families affected by poverty. Poverty is not merely a financial situation, but also includes emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical aspects. We will examine the critical role that support systems, resources, relationships, and role models play as intervening factors.

The workshop is presented by Dr. Krista Leh, founder of Resonance Ed. Her areas of specialty include: Social Emotional Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Curriculum Design & Development

Register today for the April class ~ Click on the date for more information and registration link; FREE from the Area 3 SEL Hub

• April 21 (flyer and registration link) Peoria
• Save the Date - Summer 2023 - July 24, August 1

6.5 PD hours - 2 hours of online pre-work + 4.5 hours in person workshop

** Meets requirement for state mandated Trauma Informed Training **

Stress, Trauma, and the Brain Video Series

In this series of conversations, Dr. Bruce Perry explores the impact of stress and trauma on the brain, and the resulting effect on learning.

His teachings have helped schools significantly decrease behavior problems and create safe learning environments. Each short video includes discussion questions that could be used for professional learning with school staff.

Acceleration Act & Dual Credit Act Amendments: March 13, 2023 ROE 53 will host a webinar for Grades 9-12 educators which will provide an overview of the Amendments. ISBE will be providing the information. A time for questions will be included. Register here!

Illinois Elevating Special Educators (IESE): In partnership with ISBE and OSEP, IESE offers monthly professional learning on topics for special education teachers. The next sessions:

March 7, 2023: RtI, Progress Monitoring, & Assessment

March 30, 2023: SMARTIE Goals

AA 3000 Growth Refresher: April 17, 2023 at 5 Points, Washington; register here

Yoga and Mindfulness for Educators: ROE 48 is offering a 10-hour self-paced course where educators learn the personal benefits of meditation and stretching as well as how to integrate mindfulness and movement into their daily classroom routines with students. Sign up here!

Teacher Licensure Renewal Reminder:

Educators will receive a reminder email from ISBE when it is time to renew their license. To renew, educators can log into their ELIS account starting April 1 of the year their license expires. Click the “Helpful Renewal Resources” dropdown on the ISBE page for step-by-step renewal instructions.

If your license requires professional development hours and/or Administrator Academies hours and the renewal option is not available, make sure all hours are met and entered on your Professional Development tab and adjust your employment status accordingly, if needed. Click How Do I Update My Employment Status for step-by-step instructions. You will not be able to renew until all PD/AA requirements are met.

https://www.isbe.net/renewal

Technology Roundtable: ROE 53 partners with LTC and meets monthly to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share information. The next meeting is March 10. The Dell Tech Rally will be providing a showcase of their products for us to learn more about. All are welcome! Learn more and register here!

Instructional Coaches: meets monthly to discuss and share coaching strategies and approaches used in schools; next one is March 16. Sign up here!

World Language: meets quarterly to informally discuss and share about teaching world languages. Our next meeting is April 19. All are welcome! Sign up to join us here!

• Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom by Ruby Payne
• The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again by Chase Mielke

If interested register here!

Book Study Scheduled for May 1, 2023-Sept 1, 2023 offered by ROE 53

Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom by Burkins & Yates

Complete this form by March 10 if interested in participating!

Click here to find out more about SEL resources available from ROE #53 and other Regional Offices across the state :

• articles and videos
• FREE PD opportunities
• FREE audiobooks for educators
• and much more!

Click here to complete the SEL Hub Interest form for your school or district

Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) provides a FREE platform with professional learning modules for educators.

Click on the HERE to register on the REACH Learning and Resource Hub.

The REACH Learning and Resource Hub provides free, virtual on-demand learning and education resources to help educators, clinicians, parents, and caregivers better support the mental health and resilience of the children and youth in their communities.

• U of I Extension Teacher Tuesdays: STEM Career Exploration & Community Engagement on March 7, 2023; learn more and register here
  
  
• Hope for a Day: a nonprofit organization working to equip schools and communities to be proactive in suicide prevention and mental health education. They offer free educational programming and outreach experiences to students in Illinois Grades 7-12. Fill out this form to get started!
  
  
• Learning Technology Center (LTC): Check out all the webinars, courses, and events LTC is offering in the area of technology!

Serving Mason, Tazewell, & Woodford Counties

Regional Superintendent: Jeff Ekena

Assistant Regional Superintendent: Jon Smith

Professional Development Coordinator: Kelli Ballard

Social Emotional Learning Specialist: Theresa Olsen

Email: office53@roe53.net
Website: https://www.roe53.net/
Location: 414 Court Street, Pekin, IL, USA
Phone: (309) 477-2290
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