Peoria County Regional Office of Education

09/04/2026

Today, the Peoria County Regional Office of Education was proud to partner with Illini Bluffs School District for their Safety Day!

This important day brought school staff and community partners together to strengthen preparedness, awareness, and response procedures across the district.
We were proud to have several Peoria County partners supporting this important work:

👩‍💼 Kate MacIntyre – Emergency Preparedness Planner, Peoria County
👮 Gabe Martinez – Peoria County School Resource Officer
🛡️ Eric Arnold – Peoria ROE School Safety Director
🎓 George McKenna – Peoria County Regional Office of Education Superintendent

School safety takes all of us working together. We are proud to be part of that team. 💙🖤

09/04/2026

💻✨ Tech Leaders are kicking off the 2026–2027 school year!

ROEs 53 and 48, along with LTC, came together today for the first Tech Leaders Monthly Collaboration Meeting of the school year. Peoria ROE 48 was happy to host this amazing group of educators!

Throughout the year, we'll be traveling to different schools and agencies to collaborate, share ideas, and learn about the current innovations happening in our schools. 🚀💡

And it's not too late to join us! If you're a technology leader in your school or district and would like to be part of this collaborative group, we'd love to have you!

📧 Email Marcia Lough at [email protected] to get signed up!

09/01/2026

🌪️ Wow! August was a whirlwind! 🌪️

Our Professional Learning Team has been busy supporting Peoria County educators with back-to-school professional learning and helping kick off the 2026–2027 school year! 📚🍎

But even the Professional Learning Team needs some professional learning of their own! 💙 This week, our team took a moment to slow down, learn together, and grow through a book study.

We are so proud of this amazing team and the passion they bring to supporting educators across Peoria County. What a great way to wrap up a busy August! 🎉

This team is truly amazing! 👏📚

08/11/2026

📚✨ The Professional Learning Team has been busy this week!

On Monday, we had the pleasure of partnering with the staff at Dunlap Valley Middle School, and today we were excited to work alongside the educators of IVC School District.

There is nothing better than kicking off a new school year with professional learning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to student success. We are grateful for the opportunity to support educators as they prepare for an amazing year ahead!

Here's to a great start to the 2026-2027 school year! 🍎

07/31/2026

📢 We're Hiring! Join the Peoria County Regional Office of Education Leadership Team

We're excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as our new Director Professional Learning!

At the Peoria County Regional Office of Education, our mission is rooted in service—supporting the students, educators, schools, and communities of Peoria County.

This leadership position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities will be shaped by the successful candidate's strengths and the needs of our organization and may include leadership in:
✅ Professional Learning
✅ Grants
✅ Strategic Planning
✅ Educator Services
✅ Community Supports

If you're a collaborative, service-minded leader who is passionate about supporting education, we'd love to hear from you. Find more information at IASA Job Bank: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/267323/Director-of-Educator-Services/job-details

Please share this opportunity with colleagues who may be a great fit!

07/27/2026

📚🎒 Our ROE 48 Student Support Specialists were out in full force on Friday, proudly serving at the Street Belong to Me: Fill the Fire Truck Backpack Giveaway hosted by the Peoria Park District!

Throughout the event, our team had the opportunity to build meaningful connections with students and families while helping prepare them for a successful start to the 2026–2027 school year.

We're grateful to partner with organizations that invest in our community and look forward to supporting students and schools throughout the year. Thank you, Peoria Park District, for including us in this wonderful event! 💙

07/27/2026

Today, the ROE Leadership Team had the opportunity to serve at the Trewyn Wraparound Center, and we were grateful to lend a hand! 💙

Thank you, Ms. Pam, for welcoming us and allowing us to be a small part of your important work!

07/23/2026

We're proud to be part of a community that comes together to support students! 💙

This morning, three teams from the Peoria Regional Office of Education visited six Peoria Public Schools to help clean and refresh their Little Pantries. These pantries provide essential food items for students and families, and we're honored to lend a hand in keeping them maintained and cleaned for the upcoming school year.

Thank you to Peoria Public Schools Foundation for the opportunity to partner in supporting our community. Together, we make a difference! 💛

07/20/2026

Check out the July Newsletter!
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07/09/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: Student Support Specialist

Join our ROE #48 team and make a difference in the lives of students in Peoria County!

Position: Student Support Specialist
Schedule: 200 days per year
Salary: $50,000 + benefits

What You’ll Do:
✅ Case manage ~32 students, supporting academic, SEL, and attendance goals
✅ Build partnerships with families & schools to support student success
✅ Facilitate check-ins, SEL sessions, and family engagement events
✅ Support credit recovery, tutoring, and post-secondary planning
✅ Maintain accurate attendance, behavior, and grade records
✅ Respond to student crises & connect families with resources

What We’re Looking For:
🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
🤝 Strong communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills
🧠 Ability to support students’ academic, SEL, and career development
💡 Passion for making schools safe, welcoming, and supportive

📧 How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Cara Caveglia @ [email protected]

Help us build brighter futures for our students — apply today or share with someone who’d be a great fit!