WORKSHOP-Understanding and Teaching Children Affected by Poverty
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.
Peoria ROE #48 is also offering a workshop March 13, 2023
Leveraging Cultural Differences to Promote Diversity and Equity - click here to register.
For further information, click here for the flyer.
Both workshops presented by Dr. Krista Leh, founder of Resonance Ed. Her areas of specialty include: Social Emotional Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Curriculum Design & Development
Youth Mental Health First Aid
- April 21 (flyer and registration link) Peoria
- Save the Date - Summer 2023 - July 20, August 1
6.5 PD hours - 2 hours of online pre-work + 4.5 hours in person workshop
SEL Resource Highlight
Social Emotional Learning resource website created and maintained by the St. Croix River Education District in Minnesota. A vast directory of resources for parents and educators.
Some of the highlights:
- Tiered supports and curriculum for Educators
- Specific ideas for Parents organized by grade level
- Calming Strategies Toolbox for wellbeing and resilience
- Name Your Feelings - tools for identifying and managing emotions and feelings
Additional PD Activities
ROE 17: History & Social Sciences Symposium: Feb 10, 2023 at ISU; register here
AA 1448 Teacher Evaluator Competency Skill Building: Feb 17, 2023 at 5 Points, Washington; 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:
Feb 14, 2023: Partnering with Parents
Feb 27, 2023: Data Collections the Easy Way
AA 3000 Growth Refresher: April 17, 2023 at 5 Points, Washington; register here
ROE 53 Cohorts
Technology Roundtable: ROE 53 partners with LTC and meets monthly to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share information. The next meeting is February 10. You can register here!
Instructional Coaches: meets monthly to discuss and share coaching strategies and approaches used in schools; next one is February 16. Sign up here!
World Language: meets quarterly to informally discuss and share about teaching world languages. Our next meeting is February 28. All are welcome! Sign up to join us here!
Self-Paced Book Studies available through ROE 53
- 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 if interested in participating!
SEL PD and Resources Website
- 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
FREE SEL Professional Learning - Online
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.
Community / Area Resources
- U of I Extension Teacher Tuesdays: STEM Career Exploration & Community Engagement on March 7, 2023; learn more and register here
- ISU Endorsement in Blind and Visually Impaired Cohort--apply by March 15
- Bradley STEM Education Conference in April: Call for Proposals
- Learning Technology Center (LTC) Monthly Tech Tip: How to Build Healthy Phone Habits--check it out here!
Contact Regional Office of Education #53
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
Facebook: facebook.com/mtwroe53
Twitter: @mtwroe53