Regional Office of Education 47

MARK YOUR CALENDARS : Kindergarten and PreSchool for All Program 2024-2025 Registration Wednesday, March 13th @ Washington School, in Dixon, Door #1, 12:00PM - 6:00PM @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Preschool Make N Take Sessions - Tuesday, Feb 6th (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.) - Virtual The ROE will be hosting a virtual "make n take" once a month. The purpose of these is to provide educators ideas they can bring into the classroom! From different crafts to activities, our EC Coach will cover many different options! Each month will be a different theme. REGISTER HERE - https://forms.fillout.com/t/5Am4HEWAX3us?id=recpF4i6c8JdMQaWC

Thank you to our friends at St. Mary Elementary and Jr. High School (Dixon) for the box of treats to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2024. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

JOIN US ! Literacy Plan RoundTable, Wednesday, Feb 7th, (8:30 - 11:30 a.m.) Sauk 1H16 Registration Required - https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops Join us for an engaging roundtable session tailored for administrators and instructional coaches! This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the new Illinois Literacy Plan, emphasizing networking and fostering a common language for our ROE 47 service area. Gain insights into the plan's components, aligning with educational standards, and initiatives. Collaborate with peers to develop a shared understanding, enhance communication, and strengthen implementation. Engage in collaborative discussions, sharing experiences and strategies to effectively implement the literacy plan within our unique ROE 47 context. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and empower literacy education in our community.

JOIN US! Practical Strategies for Implementing UDL - Friday, Feb 2nd (8:30 - 3:00 p.m.) UDL isn't a simple framework to implement, and it can take years to master. Taking baby steps toward making your learning environment more universally designed is a great way to begin implementation. While every educator's path to implementation will feel and look a little different, there are some common strategies and best practices often used during the beginning of implementation that can help move the process along. This workshop will help educators with moving implementation forward by diving into some high leverage strategies that will get the UDL wheels turning and will help you test out strategies for making learning experiences more equitable and inclusive. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhjTFkcj2LQWGbkiee-TXpHos10-_f5sqZrl_f3RC7EL2OZw/viewform

Friday's School Celebration Submitted by : Principal Heather Wittenauer, Jefferson Elementary Local Celebrity... Grandma Flo, (Florence Cunningham) Foster Grandparent in Mrs. Harrington's room, was honored for her role in history as she remembers walking with Martin Luther King Jr. and being a part of the peaceful demonstrations in our nation years ago. Please take time to read this article from PEOPLE Magazine. She has led an amazing life and it is interesting to learn about her history. https://people.com/i-marched-with-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-weve-forgotten-how-truly-honor-him-exclusive-8423884?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=65a5202408e2720001ff1f8d

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Register NOW for the SPRING BOOK STUDY! Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNqT1EzdrdQO855Mu5hceJTLSks2el7VR2QpJS4s0Ii-77gQ/viewform @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Check out these teachers sharing their favorite tech tips at our Tech Hack-a-thon ! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

College and Career Readiness encompasses more than just academic preparedness. As educators, it is imperative to expand our focus and discussions to encompass social-emotional aspects and child development. In doing so, we emphasize the importance of approaching readiness holistically, taking into account not only academic skills but also fostering social and emotional well-being. Our 2024 College & Career Readiness Summit will feature noted author and speaker Stephanie Malia Krauss. Stephanie will present key ideas from her recent book "Whole Child, Whole Life" The book "Whole Child, Whole Life" presents 10 proven practices to help children thrive in the face of the unpredictable and challenging world. Written by an expert with extensive experience in education, youth development, and social work, the guidebook addresses the youth mental health crisis by offering scientifically-grounded methods. The 10 practices aim to prevent and address mental health challenges, fostering the well-being of young people. To learn more about Stephanie and her work, please watch this ROE 47 Teacher Tak with Stephanie Malia Krauss: CLICK HERE Please join us! CLICK HERE to register

Amboy High School Education Pathway students Liz Clarida, Micah Miller and Brooklyn Strub presented their Team Based Challenge results to the Amboy School Board members at the January board meeting. For more information about the Pathway program visit https://www.roe47.org/page/career-pathways. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Weather didn’t stop area educators from gathering for the 2nd Annual EdTech Summit at Sauk today. After the keynote session on AI presented by Ben Sondgeroth from LTC, participants moved into morning breakout sessions. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Calling ALL Families, Family Survey Your voice Matters! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Don't miss our annual EdTechSummit at SVCC this Friday, January 19th!! Space is limited, so please register today! Register at https://forms.gle/PFRqrnb8E546fBFW9. Calling ALL educators! Join the LTC and ROE team for a fun, fast-paced exploration of cutting-edge tools, product updates, and emergent edtech trends! There are sessions for elementary, secondary, media specialists and all general educators. There will be a Hack-a-thon in the afternoon for hand-on exploration and learning. January 19, 2024 Target Audience: All Educators,Tech Directors & Media Specialists Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Sauk Valley Community College; Room 1K04 Presenter(s): LTC and ROE Educators Credit Available: 5 PD Hours Cost: FREE for SIP Co-op members; $50 for non-members Registration Deadline: January 15, 2024 Lunch will be provided

Join us for BLOCK Fest® on Saturday, January 20 from 9-11 AM at the Oregon Park District. You can rsvp for the event by going to https://forms.fillout.com/t/7qWzk2PgP8us BLOCK Fest® is a family interactive event that uses five block play stations to introduce children and their parents to the educational value of blocks, such as math and science.

The ROE 47 will be closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

The ROE 47 office will be closed today due to the weather and cold temperatures. If you need to contact a staff member, please visit www.roe47.org. We apologize for the inconvenience.

JOIN US : Cultivating Connection in Agriculture Administrators, Guidance Counselors and Agriculture Teachers March 1st @ Tetten's Grain in Nachusa Register now!

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JOIN US : Virtual Baby Shower January 24 , 6:00 PM - 7:30 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