Peoria County Regional Office of Education

🎉 What an amazing two days of learning and collaboration!

Educators from across the region joined us for the Kagan Cooperative Learning Workshop, where they experienced firsthand how simple, research-based structures can transform student engagement.

Thank you to all the educators who dedicated two days to growing their practice and creating classrooms where every student has the opportunity to learn, contribute, and succeed. We can't wait to see the impact of Kagan Structures in classrooms throughout the coming school year!

📚 Looking for fresh ways to make learning more relevant and engaging for students?

Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd from 12:30–1:30 PM at Five Points Washington as we explore two easy-to-use resources — Retro Report and the Korean War Legacy Foundation — packed with primary sources to support learning across grade levels and content areas.

Discover tools that help students connect more deeply to your lessons through real stories, historical context, and engaging content.

🔗 Learn more & register:
https://sites.google.com/peoriaroe.org/roe-48-53-summer-pl/home

🎭 Peoria Players Theatre and the Friends of ROE #48 are proud to celebrate Arts in Education with Simply the Best!

This exciting musical showcase features talented students from schools across the Peoria area alongside guest college performers, bringing together unforgettable songs and dances from Broadway favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, Hairspray, Grease, The Wiz, Dear Evan Hansen, and more!

✨ Featuring students from District 150, Pleasant Valley, Morton, Dunlap, Brimfield, Limestone, Peoria Notre Dame, and Washington.

All proceeds support Peoria Players and arts programs in local schools.

🎟 Tickets: $15
🌐 Get tickets at Peoria Players Theatre

🎉 Wow! What a Spring Celebration! 🌸

Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time, energy, and heart to bringing joy to downtown Peoria during this year’s GMB Spring Celebration!

To our directors, coordinators, staff, administrators, and school supporters — your commitment makes opportunities like this possible, and your support is the reason our students continue to shine. 🌟

We appreciate all that you do for our schools and community. Thank you for making this celebration such a success! 💙

🌟 Summer Learning Opportunity! Open to students entering grades 4–9, these programs focus on building creativity, confidence, and real-world skills—all in a supportive and fun environment.
Give your child a summer filled with exploration, creativity, and growth. Stay tuned for program details and registration information!

Early Learning For All is a state-funded, full-day public preschool. We are in need of the right teacher to help develop some of our county's youngest minds into future leaders by best preparing them for kindergarten through play-based learning.

Why work for Early Learning For All?
*Salary starting at $43,000
*Health Benefits at no cost to the employee
*Secure your future by participating in the state teacher's retirement pension plan
*Grow your craft with on the job paid professional development
*Our supportive and caring culture will make it a place you'll never want to leave

Applicants must have a PEL in Early Childhood Education or a Gateways Level 5 Credential to apply.

Does this sound like the right place for you? Send your resume to Mrs. Jones at [email protected].

Big things are happening for our youngest learners right here in Central Illinois! 🎉

This recent story from 25News Now highlights how Early Learning For All (ELFA) is supporting families and giving children a strong start before they even enter school. From home visiting support to early developmental guidance, these programs are making a lasting difference across the Peoria area.

Strong beginnings lead to brighter futures—and it’s inspiring to see this work in action! 💛

📺 Watch the full story here: https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2026/04/23/early-learning-all/

🎉 Congratulations to Sonya Pacey and our FIRST LETRS cohort on completing their intensive TWO-YEAR professional learning journey!

This dedicated group of classroom teachers, reading specialists, and special education teachers from Norwood #63 and Farmington #265 has invested deeply in strengthening literacy instruction for students.

Your commitment to learning and growth will make a lasting impact—well done! 👏📚

The 41st Annual GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration is almost here! 🎉

We’re proud to once again partner with the Peoria Riverfront Museum for this special event—and what a year to celebrate!

As part of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the museum is featuring incredible exhibitions that highlight our shared American journey, including:
🇺🇸 The Promise of Liberty – one of the nation’s most significant collections of historical documents
🎨 Joyful Resistance
🎭 Peoria Plays America
🦋 Exquisite Creatures

✨ Bonus for GMB participants: Admission is FREE on the day of your performance!

Take time during breaks or after your performance to explore these once-in-a-lifetime exhibits. Thank you to the Peoria Riverfront Museum for helping make this celebration even more meaningful!

Join us this Sunday, April 12 from 12–4 PM at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a celebration of Jazz as an American Art Form as part of America’s 250th! 🎶

In partnership with ROE #48 and GMB Arts in Education, this event features incredible jazz performances from talented local musicians—many with ties to GMB!

Performance lineup:
🎷 1:00 PM – Peoria Jazz All-Stars (Dir. Christian Lloyd)
🎷 1:45 PM – Bradley University Groove Project (Dir. Chris Render)
🎷 2:30 PM – Richwoods High School Jazz Ensemble (Dir. Christopher Render)
🎷 3:00 PM – Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra (Dir. Dr. Todd Kelly)

✨ Bonus: FREE admission to all events and exhibits!

Visit the museum website for more information: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/posts/2183

Come enjoy a great day of music, community, and top-notch exhibits—we hope to see you there!