Regional Office of Education 47

JOIN US : Teacher Tools Networking: Avoiding Burnout January 18, 3:30 - 4:30. Register at : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEwTWI0ltkmwl5oOHaOdmThnSNMoIUUhnoVfWNJPifJuKD0g/viewform This is one-hour of Professional Development and Networking for Teachers to provide the opportunity to participate in timely and relevant professional learning conversations related to your teaching experience. A lesson and ideas will be shared by ROE staff and teachers participating will share ideas, strategies, lessons, resources, and receive support from their peers in other schools in the region. Learn together and share with other teachers.

This free series is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to educate children impacted by trauma effectively. Each workshop within this series delves into specific facets of trauma-informed teaching, fostering an understanding of trauma's effects on children and empowering educators to create supportive learning environments. Interested participants may register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ0xh2Qj4HBBHAijXEFxlWwRTA_DQjKNE0vCTF5wraTswaQA/viewform

The ROE 47 Nexus program would like to thank St. Paul Early Act Club, RTHS Interact Club, and Rochelle Rotary Club for providing Christmas support to 20 Rochelle students this year!

The ROE 47 office will be closed today due to an issue with the phone and internet services. If you are looking for assistance from the office, please make contact through www.roe47.org. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Calling all parents! Are you ready to unlock the secrets to navigating behavior, mastering emotional regulation, and building your parenting toolbox? Join us for an exclusive three-part series designed just for you! Parenting is a journey filled with twists and turns, and we're here to provide you with the tools and strategies to navigate it with confidence. Register for the series - https://forms.fillout.com/t/aqGudiz3nVus

The Juvenile Justice Council came to bring breakfast for C4C students and staff. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

The staff at ROE 47 is wishing you a very Happy New Year! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Merry Christmas from your friends at ROE 47 ! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

The ROE 47 office will be closed to celebrate the holidays Monday, December 25th, reopening on Tuesday, January 2nd. Finger printing services will be available January 3rd. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Students and Staff at C4C celebrated Winter Fun Week by participating in Minute to Win It games! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

2024 Pathways for College & Career Readiness Summit Redefining College & Career Readiness Through the Whole Child & Equity Lens Register here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbNe57NlCWfthLGmCrU_nBu0-ZT36_W1aO9XvJT_nsY6SczQ/viewform Highlights include: Stephanie Malia Krauss, Author of Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive Working at “the intersection of education, youth development, workforce development, and human services.,” Krauss will help educators establish a common language for discussing broad concepts such as equity and whole child as it relates to college/career readiness, identify barriers/solutions to student success and engagement, and develop implementation strategies that classrooms/districts can use that will foster students' trajectory of success. Follow-Up Presenter: Shavina Baker, DEI Educator for the Illinois P-20 Network Baker has held a variety of roles in education and business in illinois. Her presentation will focus on identifying inequities, how educators can use UDL as a template for “implementing strategies that promote and develop a culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Friday's School Celebration Submitted by Jeffrey Hoese, Principal, Fulton Elementary School FES Supports United Way Coin Drive 2023 This year, the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe joined 15 area schools to support the United Way of Whiteside County. In the annual Coin Drive, schools raise funds to help various agencies including Boys and Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Red Cross, April House, Odell Library, YMCA, YWCA, Woodlawn Arts Academy, and Coloma Park District. In total, $9,351.95 was raised! Of that total, FES was the top school raising $1,194.27! Additionally, the classroom who raised the most funds from each grade level earned treats courtsey of the United Way!

2024 Pathways for College & Career Readiness Summit Redefining College & Career Readiness Through the Whole Child & Equity Lens Register here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbNe57NlCWfthLGmCrU_nBu0-ZT36_W1aO9XvJT_nsY6SczQ/viewform Stephanie Malia Krauss, Author of Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive Working at “the intersection of education, youth development, workforce development, and human services.,” Krauss will help educators establish a common language for discussing broad concepts such as equity and whole child as it relates to college/career readiness, identify barriers/solutions to student success and engagement, and develop implementation strategies that classrooms/districts can use that will foster students' trajectory of success. Shavina Baker, DEI Educator for the Illinois P-20 Network Baker has held a variety of roles in education and business in Illinois. Her presentation will focus on identifying inequities, how educators can use UDL as a template for “implementing strategies that promote and develop a culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Virtual Baby Shower, January 24, 6:00 PM Join us for games, gifts, and parent education to help you and your baby stay healthy during and after pregnancy. Participants who register and participate in the Community Baby Shower will receive a special gift bag of baby items. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Register by Monday, January 22, 2024 Register at https://forms.fillout.com/t/qy3sBN1BDYus Facebook event : https://fb.me/e/1EMKuFQs5

Grace Heimerdinger-Baake, Family Education & Engagement Specialist and Jessica Faivre, NEXUS Family Support Specialist represented ROE 47 at the Polo Christmas Festival. Children enjoyed creating their own special button. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Friday's School Celebration Submitted by : Principal Jeffrey Hoese, Fulton Elementary School House Day at Fulton Elementary School Our goal for this program is to provide our students opportunities to forge new friendships and relationships beyond their grade level and homerooms. In this system, all K-5 students are sorted into 4 different houses: Anchor House (yellow), Bridge House (green), River House (blue), and Wheel House (orange). Each of these houses has students from every grade level. For our older students, this provides them opportunities to be leaders, good role models, and support younger students. For our younger students, this provides them opportunities to make friendships with older students and learn how to model good behaviors that they see. love our House Days. These days are filled with relationship building, fun activities, and great opportunities for our entire school family to get to know one another better.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS for the upcoming TECH SUMMIT ROE 47 and the LTC are thrilled to host the second Technology Summit on January 19, 2024! For this event, we have planned an engaging station rotation activity for the afternoon. During this time, attendees can spend 10-15 minutes at different stations, learning from educators about specific technologies they use in their classrooms. For instance, one presenter will share her top three ways she utilizes Canva in the classroom. We invite you to join us in spotlighting more educators from our region! We are seeking practical applications that all teachers can utilize, and we encourage you to showcase your skills and talents! These presentations are intended to be informal and focused on sharing two to three top "hacks" or innovative uses of a tool or concept. Educators of all grade levels are welcome to participate! If you are interested, please complete the form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1svIlI6agcHu8_U9KYzIlUwZD8MroCJ_8IHa5ARRAGiA/edit?ts=6564fcfc

Meet our Team : Laura McCullough Parent Educator with Parents As Teachers First Years. To find out more about ROE#47 visit https://www.roe47.org. #RegionalOffice47 @RegionalOffice47

Please join us this Wednesday from 3pm - 5pm for an open house of our new facility located at 2214 East 4th Street in Sterling. We are located right next to Goodwill in Sterling. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

LAST CHANCE - Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Series December 1st - Diving Deeper into UDL February 2nd - Putting UDL into Practice SVCC, Room 1K04 Click here to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew-AfQNNH6moApBJuV4Q90ioG44MapeeefleXj-RtvzsrPBw/viewform