Regional Office of Education 47

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Our proactive staff ensures our ongoing commitment to supporting families in need, especially during the holiday season. We coordinate food assistance for Thanksgiving and Christmas, ensuring families can enjoy nourishing meals together. Additionally, we distribute Christmas presents and winter clothing items, spreading joy and warmth to children and families throughout our community. As we anticipate increased needs in the coming year, your donation to our campaign will help us expand our support to even more families. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference in our ability to serve those in our community who need it most. Thank you for your generosity! We invite you to join us in empowering our students and their families by making a financial donation or shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/I5H1FRQEFH9X Financial donations can be mailed to: Regional Office of Education #47 Attn: Professional Learning & Educational Services 2214 E. 4th Street, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081

Empower Student Success by Supporting Families! Our donation campaign is making a real difference in the lives of families striving to achieve their goals. Together, we've helped over 1,600 families reach important milestones. Your support ensures we can continue this vital work, empowering students and their families to succeed. Join us in making a lasting impact. Every donation counts towards building a brighter future for our community! We invite you to join us in empowering our students and their families by making a financial donation or shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/I5H1FRQEFH9X Financial donations can be mailed to: Regional Office of Education #47 Attn: Professional Learning & Educational Services 2214 E. 4th Street, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081

Our Family Education and Engagement programs are dedicated to empowering families by providing valuable resources, parent/caregiver education, and interactive play sessions. These events unite families, allowing them to learn, share essential parenting skills, and strengthen their bonds. We firmly believe in fostering stronger communities where every member feels supported and empowered to thrive. So far, we have reached over 10,000 families, and with your help, we can do even more! Please consider donating today to help us continue our important work. Your contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of many families, helping to build a stronger, more connected community. Together, we can create a brighter future for all. We invite you to join us in empowering our students and their families by making a financial donation or shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/I5H1FRQEFH9X Financial donations can be mailed to: Regional Office of Education #47 Attn: Professional Learning & Educational Services 2214 E. 4th Street, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081

Empowering Student Success: It Takes a Village! We're incredibly grateful to have the support of our amazing village of 202 community partners. Together, we're making a real difference in the lives of our students (and families), helping them achieve their dreams and reach their full potential. Join us in our mission to empower student success! Your donation, big or small, helps us continue to provide essential resources and opportunities. Let's keep building a brighter future for our students, one contribution at a time. We invite you to join us in empowering our students and their families by making a financial donation or shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/I5H1FRQEFH9X Financial donations can be mailed to: Regional Office of Education #47 Attn: Professional Learning & Educational Services 2214 E. 4th Street, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081

The Student Leadership Summit is a catalyst for young leaders, igniting their potential with a day full of profound knowledge and engaging activities. Participants leave with new skills and confidence, ready to drive positive change in their schools and communities. It's more than an event—it's a springboard for lifelong leadership and impact. Donate today to help us empower the next generation of leaders. Your support makes a lasting difference! We invite you to join us in empowering our students and their families by making a financial donation or shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/I5H1FRQEFH9X Financial donations can be mailed to: Regional Office of Education #47 Attn: Professional Learning & Educational Services 2214 E. 4th Street, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081

FREE Summer PD Offerings July 30th - Reading Interventions July 31st - Math Interventions Brought to you by Illinois Elevating Special Educators Visit https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops to register. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Empower Student Success for Every Student! The Professional Learning Learning & Education Services Team of ROE 47 has the privilege to support 20,249 students and 1896 educators across 2,166 miles spanning through Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties. Through your generous contributions, we will be able to create brighter futures for our students as we improve equity in education, promote family-school partnerships, increase family education, and help create joyous holidays. We invite you to join us in empowering our students and their families by making a financial donation or shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/I5H1FRQEFH9X Financial donations can be mailed to: Regional Office of Education #47 Attn: Professional Learning & Educational Services 2214 E. 4th Street, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081

For 12 years, Trinity United Methodist Church in Sterling, IL, supported the School Supply Closet, led by Grandma Bonnie Donnell. After the church's closure in June 2023, ROE #47 took over, renaming it Grandma Bonnie's School Supply Closet. Serving three counties, the program distributed nearly 1300 bags of school supplies in 2023. This year, we're aiming to distribute 2,000 bags before school starts! Please consider donating to support this vital initiative. Together, we can make a difference in our students' lives! We invite you to join us in empowering our students and their families by making a financial donation or shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/I5H1FRQEFH9X Financial donations can be mailed to: Regional Office of Education #47 Attn: Professional Learning & Educational Services 2214 E. 4th Street, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081

ROE 47 Office will be closed today. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

The ROE 47 office will be closed in honor of the 4th of July holiday weekend. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

SAVE THE DATE: Bumps, Babies & Toddlers Resource Fair Saturday, July 13th @ the Dixon Park District , Washington Ave. location @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

SIGN UP NOW - WORKPLACE WEDNESDAY SUPERSIZE ! Wednesday, July 31, 2024. SIGN- UP HERE : https://forms.fillout.com/t/vUvAVnsZmnus?id=rec9Nx1QkJTyH1fuL Workplace Wednesday Supersize Face-to-Face Visits and contacts with training opportunities (internships, apprenticeships, post-secondary trade schools, and high school) for students to prepare or explore the career they are interested in for their future. Career opportunities for secondary and post secondary we will hear from are Manpower Inc. Temp Agency, BEST, ROE #47 Education Outreach Program, Paul Nolley with Project First Rate for Trade Unions (intern and apprenticeships) , Chuck McKnight with Trade Union #25 (intern and apprenticeships) , Value Lab, Marine Corp Recruiter, WACC CEO program, 4-C Higher Education Navigator, and YWCA.

It's not too late to sign up for Workplace Wednesday! July 10, 17 & 24 - SIGN-UP NOW! https://forms.fillout.com/t/vUvAVnsZmnus?id=recDfQC45lQSX9WPx WPW affords the opportunity for teachers to visit businesses in different Career Pathways throughout the three counties area. These visits to places of employment help you to develop real world lessons for your classroom to help prepare your students for their future in the workforce. This helps you communicate the purpose for your students on why they are learning what you are sharing with them. Visiting businesses also helps you to identify students who would fit into the jobs you see on the tours and visits to businesses. Over the last eight summers, the program has sponsored visits to Frantz Manufacturing, ASTEC, Etnyre, Inc., Crest Foods, WalMart DC, Timken, Sauk Valley Bank, UOI, Merle Norman, Educators of Beauty, WACC, SVCC, and many more. As a result of these visits, K-12 teachers: • develop an understanding of real world employability skills • gain ideas for STEM/STEAM lessons • identify the labor market demands in Lee, Ogle, Whiteside counties • understand needs and expectations for employees • curate ideas for project-based learning • learn about employers • make connections to help prepare students for career readiness across the curriculum • gain information needed to serve as conduits for providing career skills and information to students • promote implementation of “soft” skills in classrooms

We’re thrilled to be launching, “Empowering Student Success," a comprehensive initiative designed to support students and families in our community through targeted programs. These programs include Grandma Bonnie’s School Supply Closet, Family Education & Engagement, Student Leadership Summit, Holiday Meals, and Christmas Presents. Your contribution, of any size, will have a lasting impact on the lives of students and families, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive. From now until August 10, we'll be showcasing our efforts for students and families, alongside our aspirations for the future. Let's unite to create genuine, tangible change. Join us in our quest to empower student success. We invite you to join us in empowering our students and their families by making a financial donation or shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/I5H1FRQEFH9X Financial donations can be mailed to: Regional Office of Education #47 Attn: Professional Learning & Educational Services 2214 E. 4th Street, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081

JOIN US : July 9th or August 13th ! Community Parent Cafe's @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Don't miss out on the Summer Events Happening this summer! Join us ! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Open Position : Family Support Specialist @ Center 4 Change Applicants must have the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, colleagues, school districts and community, Excellent communication, organization, and case management skills, Advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate, compromise, and confront conflict, including crisis intervention, Willingness to persist with students, despite their behavior and decision-making, Experience in creating safe and welcoming social emotional learning environments, Passion for serving at-risk and underserved youth Experience fostering strength based educational programming Reports To: Principal at the Center for Change Education Requirements: Minimal of Bachelor Degree in a human service field (counseling/social work background preferred: Our Family Support Specialist works with and supports students' social emotional needs as well as does work with class schedules, transcripts and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Ensures that ALOP procedures are implemented with fidelity (ie obtaining consent, SSP goal development/monitoring, case note documentation, etc). Prepares and facilitates frequent in-person check-ins with all students, Works as a liaison between family and school to create and implement a plan for students academic and social-emotional success Provides ongoing support in areas of academic deficiencies (credit recovery, executive functioning support, tutoring, etc), social emotional development, and resources around other identified areas of need. Proactively communicates with parents/guardians in order to support student growth, Monitors attendance, behavior, and grades Responds and intervenes in student crises in accordance with school policy. Plans and facilitates SEL sessions with other staff. Provide transitional support in career and post-secondary exploration. Terms of Employment: Working hours would be 8:00-2:30 M-F. Salary range $45-48K not counting benefits Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the the Principal of the Center For Change For more information, contact Josh Knuth , Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties .

Parents as Teachers First Years had an overload of cuteness at the parks on Friday! Thank you to East Coloma-Nelson School and Sterling Police Department for sharing their puppies with us. The children (and families and staff) really enjoyed interacting with the dogs and learning about pet safety. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

ROE 47 recently donated 500 outreach bags to the Let's Feed Our Children program sponsored by Whiteside County United Way. Bags contain a book, a personal care item, math games, summer fun events for families, information about trauma and mental health, and other helpful resources - all at no cost to families. This outreach is sponsored by the ISBE community partnership grant and a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health.