ROE 53 Newsletter
Aug / September 2024
The Regional Office of Education #53 would like to welcome all the students and educators back to school! We look forward to seeing the learning and growth of the students in our area's schools during the 2024-2025 school year!
Strategy Spotlight
Each month, the ROE 53 Instructional Coach, Courtney, will provide a short description of an instructional strategy educators can use with their students. A quick video showing the strategy in action is included!
Professional Learning from the Area 3 SEL Hub
The 4 "I"s of SEL Integration
September 11 - Join Krista Leh to learn more about integration SEL across the physical environment, social interactions, instructional practices and curricula.
Click here to register
Safe Zone Training - LGBTQ+ Awareness
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
October 23, 2024 - PEORIA
Restorative Practices Series from ROE #1
Click HERE to learn more about the virtual sessions offered by ROE #1. All sessions will be held on Zoom from 3:30-4:30
A FREE daily email subscription with engagement activities
for the first five minutes of class
Unpacking IAR and ISA Results
SAVE THE DATE!
October 9, 2024 at Bradley University
Join ISBE for an interactive professional learning workshop designed to delve into the purpose and intended applications of the IAR and ISA. This professional learning opportunity is tailored to support district and school teams as they unpack their Spring 2024 ELA/L and Mathematics (IAR) and Science (ISA) results to inform current instructional activities and offer insights into the resources available to help support interpretation.
ROE 53 will send out registration information as soon as it becomes available.
Upcoming Professional Development for Administrators
Administrator Academy 4050: September 4-5, 2024 in Washington
This two-day in-person training will cover all aspects of evaluation, including principal and assistant principal professional practice and student growth data.
Registration ends August 30!
Cybersecurity Incident Response: September 12, 2024 in Morton
Join the Learning Technology Center for an engaging & critical workshop where your district’s leadership team, including superintendents & technology directors, will participate in a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise. This session simulates a real-world cyber attack in a controlled, scenario-based environment to test & enhance your district's response strategies.
Learn more and register for this free event here!
Reinstating Joy in the Workplace: November 1, 2024 in Washington
Join Marty Huitt, Director of BIST (Behavioral Intervention Support Team), as she helps administrators learn how to reinstate joy in the workplace, thereby increasing staff impact and retention.
ROE 53 Cohorts
Emerging Educators
Technology Leaders
Instructional Coaches
Meet ROE 53's Instructional Literacy Coach
Hello, all! My name is Courtney Prather, and I am excited to join ROE 53 as the literacy instructional coach. I started my career in Woodford County and am thrilled to be back in this area to share my love of all things literacy! I was formerly a classroom teacher, an instructional coach, and, most recently, an adjunct professor in a teacher preparation program.
Outside of education, I am a mother to 3 beautiful children and love spending my free time enjoying our chickens, goats, ducks, and dogs! I look forward to partnering with schools and teachers to continue building the love of literacy within our communities.
Free Online Professional Learning
Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH)
Click HERE to visit the REACH Learning and Resource Hub platform
Courses include the following topics:- Trauma Informed Practices for Illinois Schools - meets state mandate!!
- 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
SAVE THE DATE
December 9 -10, 2024
Oak Brook, IL
ROE 53 sent out information about scholarships that are available
for teachers and administrators to attend!
Community Resources & Professional Development
IESE (IL Elevating Special Educators): IESE offers ongoing PD in the areas of Math, Literacy, IEPs, & Behavior. Check out all the free professional development sessions here!
IL SLD Support Project: Check out all the free, many virtual, professional learning offerings on various topics in education!
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
Instructional Literacy Coach: Courtney Prather
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