Regional Office of Education 47

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at ROE 47!

A great opportunity through the Golden Apple Scholars program! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47

Investigate Together : Encourage your child's exploration & wonder! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNzUOVqkSFE&list=PLkqbGRVSPqiFpP1O3xxbabd8OV2JMw3Ff&index=1

We would like to introduce the ROE 47 programming staff, serving Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Make sure to check out our Tuesday posts as we continue to introduce the friendly faces that are here to serve you! Meet Stephanie Youngmark, Truancy Director for ROE 47. Stephanie loves working with students and helping them to recognize that they can be successful with their educational goals. Stephanie says every student has incredible value and she hopes to have an impact on how they view themselves, their schooling and their life choices by being an advocate for them and their families. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys being outdoors; hiking, biking and running. She also has a huge passion for music. Stephanie is the proud mom of two amazing young women who have shaped her life in so many ways. “I truly enjoy talking with students every year, especially when our efforts make a difference in their lives. I also work with an outstanding team of people, both within our program and within our agency. I couldn't do what I do without them!”

Friday's School Celebration Regional Center for Change Brinkley made a visit to the students at C4C.

Calling ROE 47 Administrators & Curriculum Directors Thursday, Nov 18th 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Administrators Meeting 11:00 - 12:00 noon - Curriculum Directors & Instructional Coaches Register at https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops #RegionalOffice47

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 2022 Virtual Pathways for College & Career Readiness Summit on Monday, Feburary 21, 2022! Registration will open soon!

Calling ROE 47 Administrators & Curriculum Directors Thursday, Nov 18th 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Administrators Meeting 11:00 - 12:00 noon - Curriculum Directors & Instructional Coaches Register at https://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops

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Check out our Regional Superintendent, Chris Tennyson, who is featured in the Teacher's Lounge Podcast , 'A Zoomed Out Picture Of Education From Leaders Who Oversee Dozens Of School Districts'. Podcasthttps://www.northernpublicradio.org/2021-10-29/a-zoomed-out-picture-of-education-from-leaders-who-oversee-dozens-of-school-districts-teachers-lounge-podcast

Friday's School Celebration Regional Center for Change School Regional Center for Change School took a student field trip to visit Selmi's Greenhouse and Farm Market. Thank you to Selmi's for hosting!

ROE 47 is honoring all who have served our country!

SIGN-UP ends today; 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday Certificate Applications

We would like to introduce the ROE 47 programming staff, serving Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Make sure to check out our Tuesday posts as we continue to introduce the friendly faces that are here to serve you! Meet Krista Peterson, Assistant Director of Professional Learning at ROE 47. Krista’s favorite thing about working at ROE 47 is the staff! “We have a positive, supportive staff who are willing to jump in and help and are always a source of encouragement”. Krista and her husband have been married for 18 years. They have three boys aged 15, 12 & 8. Prior to working at the ROE, she was a first grade teacher and reading specialist. When she is not taxing around her 3 sons or watching one of their many events, Krista enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends. Krista is looking forward to working with all the amazing educators in the area.

National Parents as Teachers Day on November 8th encourages Parent Teachers Organizations and parents to join forces to support children in their educational goals. Parents as Teachers Organizations offer educational services to parents across the country. These affiliates give all parents of young children support, and it also provides information so all children learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.

Friday School Celebration Central School, Amboy Central School students welcomed home Navy LT Nicolle Ely, 2007 Amboy High School graduate, from her time served in Afghanistan. She was given a well deserved hero's welcome!

Special Educators Community Cohort Student Engagement and Motivation Wednesday, Nov 10th 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Registration Required - Click Here to Registerhttps://www.roe47.org/page/pl-opportunities-workshops Facilitators: Shauna Dinges& Kelly Marcum Join us for an open discussion about motivating and engaging students with a focus on the special education student. This networking session is open to all special education teachers and those who work with the special education population. Information will be shared about how to improve student engagement & motivation. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and challenges they are facing in their classrooms.

Great job to Dixon High School for encouraging career exploration for their students! 18 students from DHS attended the ISU Future Teacher Conference on Friday. Dixon High School is just one several area schools participating in the Education Pathway grant.

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Regional Office of Education #47 is seeking applicants for the position of full-time parent educator for our Parents as Teachers First Years program. The successful candidate will provide all components of this home visiting program and be responsible for documenting the program services provided. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in early childhood education or social work with experience related to early childhood and parent skill development. Experience working with families with young children is desirable. Send letter of application and resume to Lois Meisenheimer, Parents As Teachers First Years, 1001 West 23rd Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081, email: lmeisenheimer@roe47.org., or apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=Early+Childhood. Position open until filled. Employment to begin immediately.