ROE 53 Newsletter

As we enter November, we want to thank our Veterans for their service and sacrifice. Thank you for serving!

Check out some different ways to say thank you.

Asian American History TEAACH Act Session: Nov 3 virtual In this session, ROE 53 has partnered with Advancing Justice-Chicago to provide information and teaching resources for the TEAACH Act, which is a mandated unit of study for the 22-23 school year. Register here!

Safe Schools: Interrupting Bullying and Establishing a Culture of Learning: Provided by Area 3 SEL Hub in Quincy on November 17 from 8:00 to 3:30. The day will provide concrete, immediate prevention and intervention skills that deal with anger, conflict, bullying, and mistreatment, information about how to spot and interrupt these behaviors with an emphasis on Establishing a Culture of Connection. REGISTER FLYER

Computational Skills & Coding with Culture: Nov 30 virtual. This free, online session will include strategies to enhance students' computational skills in all subject areas. ROE 53 welcomes Victor 'Coach' Hicks from Coding with Culture as he shares some new ways to get students engaged in learning. Register here!

ROE #1 Strengthening Caregiver Relationship Series: Sessions will discuss how to strengthen relationships with students' families FLYER

ROE #48 DisruptionEDU Leadership Summit: School leaders coming together to learn about disruptive leadership and sharing ideas to unlock potential within your school FLYER

Autism in Education webinar series: More info here

WorkKeys: In the future, ROE 53 will begin using WorkKeys testing. This will eventually replace ETS Parapro testing. Watch for tickets to be posted on the ROE 53 website.

Short Term Approval for Paraprofessional: Applicants must submit one of the following as proof of a high school diploma:

• A copy of a high school diploma/GED from the United States
• A foreign credential translated through an approved company verifying an out-of-country high school diploma
• An official college transcript with any conferred degree
• An official college transcript showing a high school graduation date

If all of the above are unobtainable, applicants can submit the ISBE Form 83-93, High School Diploma Verification. Reasons may include the applicant was homeschooled, the school has closed, they are refugees, etc. The form should only be used if the high school diploma is unavailable.

World Language: meets quarterly to informally discuss and share about teaching world languages; next one is November 9!

Instructional Coaches: meets monthly to discuss and share coaching strategies and approaches used in schools; next one is November 17!

Technology Roundtable: ROE 53 partners with LTC and meets monthly to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share information; next one is Dec 9!

• 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!

Check out this article by Marc Brackett, Ph.D., the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a Professor in the Child Study Center of Yale University.

Feelings Influence Decisions

Each month the Area 3 SEL Hub is offering a VIRTUAL SEL workshop tailored to the immediate needs of school staff.

It is FREE and all are welcome! PD hours will be offered.

Click on this LINK to register!

Empowering Stories: Create an Empowered YOU!

Monday, November 28, 2022, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM

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

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.

• Arts & Foreign Language Grant through the IL Arts Council Agency & ISBE-proposals due Nov 17
• Learning Technology Center (LTC) October Tech Tip -- Connecting content areas with computer science
• Spring '23 Principal Prep Cohort at Illinois State--apply by Dec 1

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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