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Friday's School Celebration Stillman Valley Chess Team The Stillman Valley Chess team participated in the IHSA State Chess Tournament in Peoria on Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10, the two day tournament consists of 4 rounds on Friday and 3 rounds on Saturday each team plays 7 rounds. Stillman Valley ended up with 4 wins and 3 losses placing 45th out of 128 teams. This also placed Stillman Valley in a #1 ranking, according to ICCA (Illinois Chess Coaches Association) for schools of an enrollment of 700 or lower. Making them Back to Back 1A ICCA State Champs! Participating for Stillman Valley: 1.) KJ Chavers - 2 Wins 1 Draw 2.) Parker Gensler - 2 Wins 2 Draws 3.) Joshua Reisinger - 4 Wins 1 Draw 4.) Nathaniel Seivert Carter - 3 Wins 2 Draws 5.) Connor O’Sullivan - 5 Wins 1 Draw 6.) Ara Michigan - 2 Wins 4 Draws 7.) Trevor Miller - 3 Wins 2 Draws 8.) Dawson Johannsen - 1 Win

Parents as Teachers First Years is excited to announce that we have been awarded one of the seven "Investing in the Power of Families" initiative grants awarded in Illinois! Our award focuses on workforce development. The goal is to improve employee knowledge and skills, enhance program quality, and equip home visitors with additional tools and interventions that they can use to provide more effective support to families while supporting parent educators’ well-being as they address stressful topics with families. We also want to provide staff members with less than a Bachelor’s level of education with an incentive to complete additional classes towards the attainment of a BA in Early Childhood Education. Parents as Teachers National Center recently issued the following statement: "We're proud to announce the launch of our "Investing in the Power of Families" initiative with grants totaling $1.75 million. This funding will support 62 affiliate organizations, empowering them to make a difference for families nationwide. This three-pronged initiative aims to restore family enrollments in affiliates’ home visiting services, enhance mental and physical health support services, and foster systemic positive changes through engaged parent leaders. 💙🙌🏡 Read more about our efforts: https://parentsasteachers.org/investinginthepoweroffamilies/

REGISTER NOW! 6th Annual Social Emotional Learning Summit March 14th @ SVCC REGISTER HERE :https://forms.fillout.com/t/5Am4HEWAX3us?id=recGF3YYUOqBihSqL @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Join us for BLOCK Fest® on Saturday, March 2 from 9-11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amboy. You can RSVP for the event by going to https://forms.fillout.com/t/6PGc3vi3z9us 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

Students at Regional Center for Change had the opportunity to listen to guest speakers from the Thompson Prison. They talked to students about job opportunities available at the prison. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

The Regional Office of Education #47 and Build-A-Pet Clubhouse are partnering for an afternoon full of play, giggles, and quality time. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47 Families are encouraged to RSVP for this event at https://forms.fillout.com/t/1JRUMNWB1Yus.

Happy National School Counseling Week, February 5th - 9th. Thank you for all you do for our school communities! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

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

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