ROE 53 Newsletter

Exclusively for ROE #53 - limited spots available!

Click HERE for registration and more information

• Book is included
• Online component with chapter questions
• 4 Zoom conversations
• up to 14 hours of PD credit

2 courses will be offered in Spring 2023 - Click on the date for more information and registration link

• January 24
• April 21

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

Illinois Elevating Special Educators (IESE): In partnership with ISBE and OSEP, IESE offers monthly professional learning on topics for special education teachers. The next session is Dec 13, 2022. Learn more & sign up here!

ROE #1 Strengthening Caregiver Relationship Series: Sessions will discuss how to strengthen relationships with students' families; last session is Jan 10, 2023 Sign up here

Dyslexia Seminar: Join ROE 53 & 48 on Jan 26, 2023 at 5 Points Washington to learn more about the origins of dyslexia, myths, screening, and ideas for literacy practices which support students with dyslexia. Learn more & register here!

AA 1448 Teacher Evaluator Competency Skill Building: Feb 17, 2023 at 5 Points, Washington; register here!

E-Rate 470 & 471: The Learning Technology Center of Illinois is once again offering free E-Rate support this year from State E-Rate Coordinator, Mindy Fiscus. HERE is a flyer for the virtual E-Rate 470 and 471 workshops scheduled to support the filing of forms for products and services in the 23-24 school year.

Scheduling of the sessions is designed to work with the form process and allow for the required open bidding period of at least 28 days. Districts that are in the middle of a contract may not be required to file an open bidding form (470) but everyone is required to complete a 471 each year of service, in or out of contracts.

Technology Roundtable: ROE 53 partners with LTC and meets monthly to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share information. The next meeting is December 9, where we will get a private tour of the Peoria Riverfront Museum! All are welcome and can register here!

Instructional Coaches: meets monthly to discuss and share coaching strategies and approaches used in schools; next one is December 15! Sign up here!

World Language: meets quarterly to informally discuss and share about teaching world languages; next one is January 25! 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!

Check out this article from the University of Buffalo School of Social Work -

Developing Your Self-Care Plan

A step by step guide with links to additional resources to help educators commit to a plan for overall wellness

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.

• IL Central College is looking for summer instructors for the College for Kids program. Find out more and apply here!
  
  
• Learning Technology Center (LTC) Monthly Tech Tip -- learn some easy ways to stay organized using Google Keep!

The SEL Hub Area 3 - Spring 2023 Professional Learning Events calendar is available here!

Check it out to find out more about what is being offered starting January 2023:

• Youth Mental Health First Aid
• Book Studies - Fostering Resilient Learners, Whole Brain Child
• Workshops on a variety of SEL topics - virtual and in-person

ALL PD is FREE and provided by the Area 3 SEL Hub

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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