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Peoria County
Regional Office of Education #48
March 2024
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Serving Students, Educators, and the Community |
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Get Ready for the GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration! |
Get ready, everyone, for the 38th year of the Gerald M. Brookhart (GMB) Arts in Education Spring Celebration held on the grounds of the Peoria County Courthouse! The celebration provides a non-competitive forum for students to showcase bands, choruses, choirs, performances, dance, jazz, and the visual arts.
This year's Celebration of the Arts in Education kicks off on Monday April 22, 2024 at the downtown Riverfront Museum at 11:00AM with a nod to International Jazz Month. On the following day, April 23, 2024, the daily festival of Arts in Education moves to the Courthouse grounds each weekday through May 15th, 2024. Daily performances run from 11:00am-1:00pm and feature the talents of students from seven area counties!
Special days of interest include International Jazz Day performances on April 30th and Peoria Day of Peace on May 15th.
There will be food vendors on hand each day, as well as neighboring Jacks on Adams offering lunch specials and availability for delivery on site (if ordered in advance...more to come!!)
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Secure Your School's Spot!
If a school is interested in showcasing the artistic talents of students, there are some limited spots still available! Let us know by contacting Dave Poehls at dpoehls@peoriaroe.org or Renee Mueller in the office at rmueller@peoriaroe.org.
This is where we will continually push out updates, information, and everything you need to know!
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Early Learning for All and ReadNation Illinois |
On February 28, 2024, Early Learning For All in Peoria had some important guest readers visit our classrooms. State's Attorney Jodi Hoos, Retired Major General Gary Dylewski, Joshua Gunn (CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce), Chris Setti (CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Council), and Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins took the time to read some of our students' favorite stories to the classes.
Afterwards, our guests joined others from ReadyNation Illinois to present the release of a new report on social emotional learning in early childhood and the impact of it later on in life. The students enjoyed the time with their guests and Early Learning For All staff felt re-affirmed in the work that they do after hearing all that the presenters had to say.
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Parenting Essentials Donation Drive |
The Peoria County Regional Office of Education is asking for your help in donating essential hygiene items for parents and young children.
Please donate baby wipes, diapers in all sizes, and feminine hygiene products throughout the rest of March at Preschool for All, which is located at the back of St. Paul Baptist Church.
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Young families don't always know what is available.
Help Me Grow Central Illinois can help. Contact them today to receive help in navigating early childhood.
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High Five Friday at Trewyn School |
On March 1, Diann Greenlee, Director of Adult Education, gave out high fives to students at Trewyn School. She attended with her great granddaughter, Kenway.
The Trewyn students dressed up like "someone they wanted to be like when they grow up."
If you have the chance to volunteer to give high fives, we encourage you to do so!
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The Educator Spotlight for February is 3rd grade teacher, Gwen Clayton, from Peoria Heights CUSD #325
The community member that nominated her stated "Gwen teaches with her whole heart. From the moment the kids walk in to the moment they walk out, they know Miss Clayton cares for them in every way. She also listens and offers advice to fellow teachers and staff. Gwen is always current on best practice and research, offering suggestions, as well as asking questions." Congratulations, Gwen! Thank you for all you do!!
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The 2024 ICEARY State Conference. This year’s conference will feature the inspiring keynote speakers, Steve Pemberton (Thursday, March 7) and Willie Spears (Friday, March 8).
This conference offers exceptional professional learning opportunities with uplifting keynote speakers, relevant breakout sessions, and opportunities to exchange ideas with professionals across the state. Attendees will walk away with new learning strategies, inspiring reflections, opportunities to grow professional networks, and practical strategies.
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PRLC Celebrates One Year Anniversary in West Peoria
January marked Peoria Regional Learning Center’s one year anniversary at the Peoria Park District’s Franciscan Recreation Complex in West Peoria. As such, it is a time to reflect on our achievements and express our gratitude for the support and collaboration of our West Peoria and Peoria Park District community.
PRLC very much appreciates both communities’ commitment to our students, parents, and staff. Your contributions and donations have been instrumental in our progress and success. The communities’ continuous outreach, support, and generosity have paved the way for our achievements in serving our students. We look forward to many years working together as we build a strong foundation for the future.
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PRLC provided The Expressive Arts Therapy Project, respecting the individual’s preferences for self-expression, personal responsibility within participation as determined by their culture, worldviews, and values, during a 4 week art session for all students. PRLC was thrilled and very grateful to have Whitney Johnson, Affiliate Instructor of Art & Design, and Susanne Nestory, Instructor of Art at Bradley University, as our lead instructors and guides for our students during these sessions.
Students were encouraged to design art from their inner perspective in order to convey their right, responsibility, and safety in allowing them to control how and what they communicate. As arts in all forms is an area in which many of our students often request, the project met the needs of all students, experienced or not, through artistic expression.
Many of the students have produced work that will be entered as part of their art portfolios and be on display at the GMB Arts in Education at the courthouse this spring.
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2024 Bradley University STEM Education Conference
Call for Proposals and Registration Information
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STEM Education Conference
April 20, 2024
8am-12:30pm
The Bradley University Center for STEM Education invites submissions for presentations at the annual STEM Education Conference.
This conference provides preK-12 science, math, and STEM educators, educational leaders, and administrators the opportunity to share in a community of learning in support of strong STEM teaching and learning.
Teachers, educational leaders and
administrators, and university faculty are all encouraged to submit proposals for presentations to share the exciting, innovative, and effective classroom activities, practices, and programs happening in their classrooms, schools, and districts.
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Supporting LGBTQ Students and Families Webinar
Date: April 10, 2024
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Earn 1 PDH
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm
Location: Goodwill Commons
Cost: Free
Earn 6.5 PDHs
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Self-Care with Central Illinois NAMI Webinar
Date: May 9, 2024
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Earn 1 PDH
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Our Summer Catalog is Coming Soon! |
Stay tuned! Our summer catalog will be released soon! |
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STEAMing It Up Conference 2024
Using MTSS to Support Students in
Literacy and STEAM
June 7, 2024
Brought to you by NIU STEAM and the Illinois MTSS Network
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College for Kids is an enrichment program for students entering grades 4-12. Courses are designed to stimulate creativity, promote curiosity, and encourage engagement.
Registration is now open via online, phone, or walk-in registration at ICC Peoria Campus..
Early Bird discount for registering by April 12, 2024.
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so you don't miss anything from ROE 48!
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