Regional Office of Education 47

CONGRATULATIONS to Ann Heyvaert, who was nominated for the Marigold Award! Ann is a teacher at Jefferson School and was nominated by Jody DeSchepper. Ann is a Special Ed Teacher. She helps each individual child in her class room talking with them helping them through problems. Ann also provides a treasure chest for when they do great work and sometimes as an extra gift. And she buys candy to treat the kids who get green on math they get really excited about that. It takes a lot to be a special education teacher an Ann is it!

Check out all these brains! 🧠 This past week, we hosted Building Our Children's Brains events where parents and caregivers discovered how life experiences shape the growth of our children. Thank you to the Sterling Township, Byron Public Library, and Dixon High School for hosting our events this week. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Early Childhood Networking Sessions (Make N Take) - May 6th, 3:30 - 4:30 Click here to register : https://forms.fillout.com/t/vUvAVnsZmnus?id=recpF4i6c8JdMQaWC 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. Please reach out to Ashley Teel with any questions, ateel@roe47.org.

Calling all parents and caregivers! Join us for our Virtual Parent Café Series, where you can participate from the comfort of your own home. It's designed with your busy schedule in mind, offering a supportive and engaging space just for you. Connect with other parents, share experiences, and gain valuable insights—all without leaving your house! Register now at https://forms.fillout.com/t/4fVKR4jJxdus and receive the Zoom link via email. Don't miss out on this convenient opportunity to connect and learn!

Guest speaker Kenneth Godbolt visited Center for Change today sharing a message of perseverance, attendance, and believing with the students. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Teaching Fraction Toolkits? Check this out!

ROE 47 SUMMER LEARNING 2024 has dropped! REGISTER NOW! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1liv6hRWYLOhZRWqLSyLN85mdhAWcAb9xro3FHOHAK60/edit

COIL ACADEMY @ SVCC - Check it out! @RegionalOffice47

Interested in early childhood community systems development? Consider attending the Illinois Action for Children’s 2024 Partner Plan Act Virtual Summit. This year’s event theme is Equity from the Start: Strengthening Relationships for Systems Change. The ROE's own, Lois Meisenheimer, will be speaking on community collaborations. The event will take place on May 7-8, 2024, via Zoom. The featured keynote speakers this year are Maria Hinojosa, the most prominent Latina journalist in the country, and Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and entrepreneur. Both speakers will be addressing strengthening relationships. The conference is virtual and free. To register, visit: bit.ly/PPAConference2024.

WACC CEO Program - Mark your calendars! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Social Science Quarterly Networking Meeting Thursday, April 25th (8:30- 2:30 p.m) Click Here to Register- https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops Are you interested in guiding social studies conversations in the ROE 47 service area? Join us for this new learning opportunity creating a professional learning network for Pk-12 social science teachers in Lee, Ogle & Whiteside counties. During these quarterly sessions, teacher and administrator participants will: understand the critical role of personal identity in understanding students and shaping social science teaching and learning; identify Illinois mandated units of study; understand the complexity of the newly revised Illinois Social Science standards; process the role of inquiry and inquiry arcs in teaching the new Illinois Social Science standards.

New Teacher Cadre Wednesday, April 24th (3:30 - 4:30 p.m) Click Here to Register - https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops If you are a new teacher, certified or non-certified in a teaching role, or a teacher in a new teaching area, certified or non-certified in a teaching role, we have several 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.

Preschool Family Support Specialist Networking - Click and Go! Wednesday, April 24th (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.) This networking session is designated for collaboration amongst those in a family support role in preschool and early childhood programs. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

School Counselors & Social Workers Networking Session Wednesday, April 17th, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. @ ROE 47, 2214 E. 4th St., Suite B, Sterling Join us IN PERSON as we share local and state updates and network with one another.

Students and staff at C4C enjoyed watching the Eclipse! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Librarians Networking- Click N Go Thursday, April 18th (3:00 - 4:00 p.m) An opportunity for Librarians and library staff to network and share information and resources and problem-solve based on ideas of how other librarians have approached the same issue. Gain new ideas for your library from sharing and learning from other librarians and paraprofessionals.

Early Childhood Networking Sessions (Make N Take) Monday, April 15th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Virtual Click here to register : https://forms.fillout.com/t/vUvAVnsZmnus?id=recpF4i6c8JdMQaWC 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. Please reach out to Ashley Teel with any questions, ateel@roe47.org.

Trauma Basics Tuesday, April 16th, 8:30 - 2:30 p.m. @ ROE 47, 2214 E. 4th St., Suite B Sterling Click here to register - https://forms.fillout.com/t/vUvAVnsZmnus?id=recbJiNqxxwElxCXz Attendees will learn about Trauma, Developmental Trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they impact social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. The training will cover differences and similarities between trauma categories, attachment disruptions, and the effects on the developing brain leading to problematic behaviors in children, adolescents, and adults. This foundational session aims to raise community awareness and create a common understanding of trauma.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: CTE Open House @ SVCC Thursday, April 11th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the West Mall @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

🧠✨ Join us for an immersive journey into the fascinating world of brain development! * Byron Public Library- We invite all parents and caregivers to dive into the wonders of the Brain Architecture Game! Discover how every experience shapes the intricate pathways of the brain and gain practical strategies to nurture your child's growth and well-being. Plus, connect with fellow parents and caregivers in a supportive environment! Fun games and activities await the children while you engage in this enriching experience. And don't worry about dinner – a delicious meal will be provided! Families will go home with a claim kit. Register Today! Tuesday, April 23, 5:00-7:00 PM, Byron Public Library https://forms.fillout.com/t/9J1QC1jDvDus