ROE 53 Newsletter
May/June 2024
Literacy Summit
June 27, 2024
Hosted by ROE 53 & ROE 48
A one day event for educators in our area
focused on all things literacy!
Special Guest: Keynote Speaker & Author John Schu
SAVE YOUR SPOT - REGISTER TODAY!
The 4 "I"s of SEL Integration
June 6 - Join Krista Leh to learn more about integration SEL across the physical environment, social interactions, instructional practices and curricula.
Click here to register
Need vs. Behavior: The New 3 Rs
Youth Mental Health First Aid 2024
Location: Goodwill Commons, Peoria 8:30am-2:30pm
In-Person Blended Course - 2 hours online pre-work; 4.5 hours of live training - click on DATE for INFO and LINK to REGISTER
Additional Area 3 Course Locations:
Quincy, August 5, 2024, 8:30-1:00
Summer 2024 Lunch and Learn
Click HERE to learn more about the virtual sessions offered by ROE #1 throughout June. All sessions will be held on Zoom from 12:00-1:30
Teacher Appreciation Week Discount!!
Do you want to bring yoga and mindfulness to your school? Breathe for Change Yoga, Mindfulness and SEL Teacher Training is discounted for Teacher Appreciation Week. Click this link to learn more.
Theresa Olsen, ROE #53 SEL Specialist is currently in the training course and can answer questions if you are interested in finding out more and get a referral code! Email: tolsen@roe53.net
Emerging Educators
Technology Leaders
If you are interested in the tech leaders visiting your school, reach out to Kelli Ballard: kballard@roe53.net
Instructional Coaches
Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH)
Click HERE to visit the REACH Learning and Resource Hub platform
Courses include the following topics:- Universal Learning and Resources for Trauma Informed Schools
- Adult Social and Emotional Learning
- Classroom Strategies for Trauma-Responsive Schools
- Welcoming and Supporting Newcomer Students and Families
FREE Social Emotional Learning Resources
- FREE PD opportunities
- SEL resources, articles and videos
- FREE audiobooks for educators
Email Theresa Olsen to request additional resources or support
- Bradley Summer STEM Academy: Free for students entering Grades 10-12
June 24-28, 2024 Learn more and register here! - Illinois Resource Center is hosting a free, one-day event for Multilingual Educators July 9 in Bloomington. Register here!
- ICC College for Kids: Register for the summer program 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: 2400 N Main St suite C, East Peoria, IL, USA
Phone: (309) 477-2290
Facebook: facebook.com/mtwroe53
X: @mtwroe53