Regional Office of Education 47

Friday's School Celebration St. Mary's, Sterling Students in Grades K-5 recently participated in the United Way’s PT Penguin fundraiser. Pictured is Ms. Mady Ferris’ 1st grade class, who collected $108.80 and won a very special treat given by Mrs. Mardi Ybarra, Program Coordinator for the United Way of Whiteside County.

Friday School Celebration Regional Center for Change Students learned how to make 3D snowflakes for the December door decoration contest. #RegionalOffice47 @RegionalOffice47

Special Educators Community Cohort Discipline and Restorative Practices Wednesday, December 8th (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.) Click here to register: https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops Facilitators: Shauna Dinges& Kelly Marcum Join us for an open discussion about dealing with discipline in the classroom as well as conversations about restorative practices with a focus on children with disabilities. Tips and tricks of the trade will also be shared in this session! This networking session is open to all special education teachers and those who work with the special education population. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and challenges they are facing in their classrooms.

New Teacher Cadre Monday, December 6th 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Virtual Facilitator: Gail Wright, ROE47 Description: If you are a new teacher or a teacher in a new teaching area, we have three options of support designed to help you grow professionally and network with other teachers to share and ideas, support and build a network both in your district and outside with other schools to share strategies--instructional, classroom management, remote learning, special education and SEL. Register at https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops

Register for You Mental Health First Aid Thursday, December 9th (8:30 - 2:30 p.m.) Registration deadline : Friday, December 3rd Register at : https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

REGISTER NOW ! 2022 Virtual Pathways for College & Career Readiness Summit https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops

CALLING ALL ADMINISTRATORS ...SIGN-UP NOW ! “Literacy Essentials for Administrators” is designed as a 6-part series with the goal being to provide participants an overview of the fundamental literacy knowledge that informs foundational skill instruction. Each module draws from the body of reading science research to create a coherent understanding of how readers process printed words for understanding and the core instructional ramifications necessary to facilitate reading success across grades. Session 1: January 12, 2022 Topic: Alphabet Knowledge Session 2: January 19, 2022 Topic: Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Session 3: January 26, 2020 Topic: Letter-Sound Knowledge Session 4: February 2, 2020 Topic: Reading Fluency Session 5: February 9, 2020 Topic: Vocabulary & Comprehension Session 6: February 23, 2020 Topic: Improvement Framework Note: Each topic will be up to 60 minutes long with time for some discussion Date(s): January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9, February 23, 2022 Target Audience: Pre-K - 12 Administrators Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Location: Online (zoom) Presenter(s): Dr. David Paige, NIU Credit Available: 6 PD Hours Cost: FREE for SIP Co-op members; $120 for non-member Registration Deadline: January 7, 2022

We would like to introduce the ROE 47 programming staff, serving Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Make sure to check out our Tuesday posts as we continue to introduce the friendly faces that are here to serve you! Michelle Elmendorf is a new face at ROE 47, as a Family Support Specialist. She joined the ROE team in August of 2021, after having been a probation officer for more than 10 years. She loves working at the ROE! Teamwork is so important to everyone at the ROE and she appreciates the positive attitudes. People make the difference! Michelle’s hobbies consist of kayaking, boating and bike riding. She loves to watch her daughter play softball and spend quality time with her family. She enjoys working with people in the community and looks forward to having the opportunity to do that in a different role this year.

Thank you to the First Student Bus Company, who donated 44 food baskets to families in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties.

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at ROE 47!

A great opportunity through the Golden Apple Scholars program! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

We would like to introduce the ROE 47 programming staff, serving Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Make sure to check out our Tuesday posts as we continue to introduce the friendly faces that are here to serve you! Meet Stephanie Youngmark, Truancy Director for ROE 47. Stephanie loves working with students and helping them to recognize that they can be successful with their educational goals. Stephanie says every student has incredible value and she hopes to have an impact on how they view themselves, their schooling and their life choices by being an advocate for them and their families. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys being outdoors; hiking, biking and running. She also has a huge passion for music. Stephanie is the proud mom of two amazing young women who have shaped her life in so many ways. “I truly enjoy talking with students every year, especially when our efforts make a difference in their lives. I also work with an outstanding team of people, both within our program and within our agency. I couldn't do what I do without them!”

Investigate Together : Encourage your child's exploration & wonder! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNzUOVqkSFE&list=PLkqbGRVSPqiFpP1O3xxbabd8OV2JMw3Ff&index=1

Friday's School Celebration Regional Center for Change Brinkley made a visit to the students at C4C.

Calling ROE 47 Administrators & Curriculum Directors Thursday, Nov 18th 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Administrators Meeting 11:00 - 12:00 noon - Curriculum Directors & Instructional Coaches Register at https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops #RegionalOffice47

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 2022 Virtual Pathways for College & Career Readiness Summit on Monday, Feburary 21, 2022! Registration will open soon!

Thanksgiving Sign-Up

Calling ROE 47 Administrators & Curriculum Directors Thursday, Nov 18th 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Administrators Meeting 11:00 - 12:00 noon - Curriculum Directors & Instructional Coaches Register at https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops

Check out our Regional Superintendent, Chris Tennyson, who is featured in the Teacher's Lounge Podcast , 'A Zoomed Out Picture Of Education From Leaders Who Oversee Dozens Of School Districts'. Podcasthttps://www.northernpublicradio.org/2021-10-29/a-zoomed-out-picture-of-education-from-leaders-who-oversee-dozens-of-school-districts-teachers-lounge-podcast

Friday's School Celebration Regional Center for Change School Regional Center for Change School took a student field trip to visit Selmi's Greenhouse and Farm Market. Thank you to Selmi's for hosting!