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Peoria County
Regional Office of Education #48
April 2024
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Serving Students, Educators, and the Community |
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April is a busy month in Early Childhood!
The week of April 6-12 was the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) "Week of the Young Child", a week-long celebration of early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. Early Learning For All, along with many other early childhood organizations in the community, celebrated with Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday. Our families were provided ideas to try with their child each day of this week, including a tasty snack to make at home together and an art kit to create together.
April is also National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We hope to raise awareness and support the community in working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child abuse. This year, Early Learning invited students in Bartonville to create a Pinwheel at home with their family. In Peoria, our students helped to plant a pinwheel garden in front of St. Paul Baptist Church and then enjoyed a bright blue cookie.
Why pinwheels? The pinwheel represents innocence. It is used as a symbol for child abuse prevention and reflects the bright futures that all children deserve.
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GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration Starts April 22! |
The 38th year of the Gerald M. Brookhart (GMB) Arts in Education Spring Celebration kicks off Monday April 22, 2024 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum at 11:00AM with a nod to International Jazz Month.
Starting April 23, 2024, the daily festival of Arts in Education moves to the Courthouse plaza grounds each weekday through May 15th. Daily performances run from 11:00am-1:00pm and feature the talents of students from seven area counties! There will be food vendors on hand each day.
Special days of interest include International Jazz Day performances on April 30th and Peoria Day of Peace on May 15th.
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Peoria Regional Learning Center |
The unique combination of individualized academic instruction and strong interpersonal relationships between students and staff make the PRLC a special place that promotes learning and the social and emotional growth of its students.
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
Nominate a teacher currently teaching in any Peoria County school to win a wellness basket, including a $500 gift certificate to Starved Rock Lodge.
Nominations are due by May 3, 2024.
The winner will be announced the during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2024.
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Volunteer Tutor Training for Adult Literacy - May 2024
Immediate openings for volunteer tutors! Please, help us out!
ROE Adult Literacy will be conducting an Adult Basic Literacy & ELL Volunteer Tutor Training at the Peoria North Branch Library, Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615 on May 13, 15 & 16, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Advanced registration is required by emailing jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org, or text/call 309-472-2468. Please plan to attend all three sessions. If you are a teacher, or in the education field, let us know that.
If you have questions regarding the workshop and becoming a volunteer tutor, or interested in finding out more about our program, please contact us. Materials and training are provided free. 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.
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Last Webinar of the School Year! |
Self-Care with Central Illinois NAMI Webinar
Join our conversation with Ms. Folanda "Flo" James, president of Central Illinois NAMI. Ms. James will share practical tools and strategies for prioritizing our mental health wellness.
Date/Time: May 9, 2024 from 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Earn 1 PDH
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Summer Professional Learning |
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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.
June 10-June 27 - East Peoria Campus
July 8-July 25 - Peoria Campus
Registration is now open via online, phone, or walk-in registration at ICC Peoria Campus.
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