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JOIN US TONIGHT! Thank you for YOUR Partnership in Building a Community of Belonging ! Family & Community Night @SVCC, Room 1K4, March 7th @ 6:30pm The Community Agencies listed below will be available for 30 mins. before & after the presentation. #RegionalOffice47

ROE 47 is kicking off Monday morning with a visit to Challand Middle School with keynote speaker Joseph Green. Join is at Family & Community Night March 7th, TOMORROW NIGHT @ 6:30pm , Sauk Valley Community College, Room 1K4 Featuring Joseph Green: CEO & Founder of LMS Voice, Storyteller & Spoken Word Artist

Continuous School Improvement Wednesday, March 8th, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. @ SVCC Click here to register : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejlX5HlnDNc7TfPm65VSPAMMW1s70XJRedLGCt3_tF63ke6w/viewform In this series of four workshops, school improvement teams will develop an understanding of the data and research based continuous school improvement process. Essential components of and activities in the process include: Review and analyze available achievement, perception, program, and demographic data Reflect on the standards and indicators outlined on the Illinois Quality Framework Identify areas for improvement based on data sources Establish root cause for school improvement areas Establish Smart Goals and research based strategies and activities to increase student growth and achievement Develop a plan to monitor goals and strategies in relation to the targeted outcome

Lights Camera ACTION! The ROE and our Sauk Valley STARS Local Early Childhood Coalition had the honor of filming the highlights of our work last year on Community Based Early Childhood Expansion with Illinois Action for Children. We highlighted our community partners from the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce, Tri-County Early Headstart, and Dixon School District Preschool for All.

Calling ALL educators! Join us for our 5th Annual Social Emotional Learning Summit as Joseph Green provides strategies for us to Build A Community of Belonging. . Check out the flyer below and register here.

ROE 47 Community Partnership team is excited to share a special Family & Community night at Sauk Valley Community College (Dixon) on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 p.m. Hear from Joseph Green as he shares how we can build circles of community. Lee, Ogle & Whiteside community agencies will be in attendance sharing information about services they provide. We invite you to join us as we strive to network and build a stronger community of belonging in our Sauk Valley Area.

Mark your calendars ...Family & Community Night March 7th @ 6:30pm , Sauk Valley Community College, Room 1K4 Featuring Joseph Green: CEO & Founder of LMS Voice, Storyteller & Spoken Word Artist Community Agencies will be available for 30 minutes before & after the presentation.

Stop and say thank you to your school bus drivers today! February 22nd is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Today is Ag Teacher Appreciation Day as part of National #FFAWeek. ROE47 would like to thank all the ag teachers in our Lee, Ogle and Whiteside schools. We appreciate you and all the time you give to build successful programs in our schools!

Please join us for an opportunity to strengthen the early childhood system in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside county. Make your voice heard to ensure your family has access to the programs and support you need to give your child a strong start. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

ROE 47 will be closed today in honor of President's Day. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Friday's School Celebration Submitted by Heather Wittenauer, Jefferson Elementary School Principal Team Jess Day at Jefferson Jessica Strader was a beloved teacher at Jefferson Elementary School when she lost her battle with Breast Cancer. She was an amazing human being whose infections smile and magnetic personality made a huge impact on our entire Sterling Community. Her memory lives on here at Jefferson as we remember her spirit within these walls and continue to support those who are fighting their battle with any form of Cancer. Staff were invited to wear pink on Thursday to recognize those who have lost their battle, those who are fighting and for those searching for a Cure!

OPEN POSITION! The Truant Alternative Program is seeking positions within Ogle County schools with the potential of some Lee County districts. Our goal is to collaborate services with students, families, and schools to address causes of absenteeism and create a resolution to academic success by providing supportive services. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. This is a 10 month position with the last day being June 15th. IMRF is offered. Health benefits are not offered. Send resume and letter of interest to Stephanie Youngmark at syoungmark@roe47.org. For further information regarding the caseworker opening, please contact Stephanie Youngmark at 815-625-1495.

National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day February 15th is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! According to the National Association of School Resource Officers, "The organization chose Feb. 15 for National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day because it falls during the traditional academic year and is the birthdate of Archie Hodge, the only NASRO founding member who remains active on the organization’s board of directors. Hodge, of Jackson, Mississippi, retired from law enforcement in 2006 after serving as an SRO for 22 years."

District Opening! Check it out! Bilingual (Spanish) Paraprofessional Erie Community Unit School District #1

JOIN US for the 5th Annual Social Emotional Learning Summit ! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

REGISTER NOW! Virtual Pathways for College & Career Readiness, Friday, Feb. 24th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvH0SfelhclBWSwiF1Gs9FyixbYExUWguPN9C__9T1iRjG8g/viewform

ROE47 is wrapping up this week by SHOUTING OUT a very big THANK YOU to all our school counselors! We appreciate you! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

School Celebration Fulton Elementary School Winter is SNOW much fun! Second and Third graders had fun making HUGE snowballs at recess! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

JOB POSTING Regional Center for Change School C4C Paraprofessional Opening 22-23 School Year - Immediate Opening Regional Center for Change (C4C) is an alternative middle and high school with a mission dedicated to student achievement in school and life. Instilling hope for a future, self-confidence now, and resilience forever in all our students. Qualifications Must have a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License or be willing to take and pass the Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License exam. Experience in a school setting or working with children is preferred but not required. How to Apply Send resume and letter of interest to Mark Morris at mmorris@roe47.org by February 17, 2023. For additional information regarding the position please contact Mark Morris at 815-564-2032 ext. 115.