ROE 48 December 2022 Newsletter

December 2022 Newsletter

The Peoria Regional Office of Education would like to extend a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all that we serve. 2022 brought its challenges and its joys. Our hope is for an even brighter 2023!

Many traditions celebrate this season with light. Lights are on trees, on houses, and on lit candles on altars or in sacred spaces. It is a reminder to us all that as the light shrinks with the darkest days in the darkest part of the year, that there is always a light. The light will continue to shine even on the darkest of days, and we will again be in the sun moving towards the longest, brightest days. It sure can be hard to remember as trying to do school between Thanksgiving and the winter break can be a real slog! As you leave school, and it is already dark, check out the lights on your way home. We celebrate this season because it reminds us that what looks like death and dark things are simply a pause before it all explodes back to life in spring!

The Peoria Regional Office of Education wishes you joy, peace and rest this holiday season. Thank you for all that you do for the children and families of Peoria County!

Beth Crider

Seeking Sponsors for GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration 2023

Friends of Peoria County and ROE 48 are seeking sponsors for the 2023 Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration.

There are five levels of support: Friend, Partner, Colleague, Community, and Corporate.

Any level of support is greatly appreciated. The support of our community is truly valued and appreciated.

Please contact Dave Poehls at dpoehls@peoriaroe.org to become a 2023 sponsor.

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Volunteer Tutor Training for Adult Literacy

We need you to become a volunteer tutor for adults!

ROE Adult Literacy will be conducting an Adult Basic Literacy & ELL Volunteer Tutor Training at the Peoria North Branch Library, Grand Parkway, Peoria, on January 23, 25 and 30, 2023 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Advanced registration is required.

If you wish to register for this three session workshop, have questions regarding the workshop and becoming a volunteer tutor, or interested in finding out more about our program, email John Meisinger at jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org or call/text 309-472-2468. Materials and training are provided for free. Please bring a friend!!

*This program was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.

Educator Spotlight

The ROE48 Spotlight Educator for December is Genia Workheiser from Dunlap Grade School!

Genia was nominated by a community member that stated 'Genia is passionate, engaged, and inspirational as ever. She gives 110% to her fabulous firsties everyday. She also is a teacher leader. She oversees the district summer school program, welcomes student teachers, mentors new teachers, and is a trusted colleague amongst her peers.'

Genia has always wanted to be a teacher. 'When I was little I had the most well-educated dolls! I really enjoy learning new things, so it has always been my goal to help younger kids learn to love learning like I do!' ~ Genia

Congratulations, Genia! Thank you for all you do for teaching and student learning.

Nominate Outstanding K-12 STEM Teachers

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government for K–12 STEM educators in public, private, and charter schools.

PAEMST awardees, of which there are up to two per state and jurisdiction honored each year, receive a certificate signed by the President; a $10,000 award; a paid trip to Washington, DC; and access to a nationwide cadre of award-winning teachers.

In the academic year 2022–2023, members of the public can nominate a teacher at the 7–12 level. Nominations are due by January 9, 2023, and applications are due by February 6, 2023.

Learn more at paemst.org

Apply to be a College for Kids Instructor

ICC is Now Accepting Applications for College for Kids Instructors for the 2023 CFK Season

They are looking for instructors who want to share their passion of subjects to kids in grades 4-12. Topics we are looking to offer: Anything Harry Potter or any other book series of interest to students right now, social media, anything pop culture, trivia that may be complimentary to Scholastic Bowl, drone training, app creation, social emotion learning, Legos, STEM, fiber arts, photography, fitness, foreign languages, etc. What’s your passion? Share it with students this summer at ICC College For Kids!

It’s Official, PRLC is Moving!

It is bittersweet to announce that Peoria Regional Learning Center (PRLC) will be moving to their new home in January, 2023. Since the school began over a decade ago, the staff and students at Peoria Regional Learning Center have enjoyed all that Wildlife Prairie Park has to offer, from breathtaking views to nature walks through the park.

With the assistance of the Peoria Regional Office of Education, PRLC will begin a new partnership with the Peoria Park District in their move to the Fransican Recreation Complex, 908 N Sterling Ave, West Peoria, IL. Teacher Institute will be held Monday, January 9, 2023, with students beginning in their new school on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Wildlife Prairie Park has been a gracious partner with PRLC since the school began, with the park staff embracing the philosophy of the school, students, and staff. The move to the new location at the Franciscan Recreational Complex will allow for further development of the student’s college and career possibilities in work experience and career exploration, as well as creating new partnerships, relationships, and collaboration with area schools and businesses. PRLC is looking forward to forging a new relationship with the Peoria Park District and to offer their students new career and educational opportunities within the City of Peoria.

Professional Learning

Peoria County ROE 48 offers high quality face-to-face and online professional learning (PL) opportunities to educators in central Illinois.

We are committed to developing and supporting a community of mindful, knowledgeable, and empowered learners.

Join us for administrator academies, online trainings and webinars, online book studies, self-paced online courses, cadres and collaboratives, and face-to-face workshops! We have so many offerings now that we put all our listings in its own newsletter, which is linked below!