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Here is information for parents on the different types of trainings coming up. In January, Colleen Kaplan, LTC's Remote Outreach Specialist, and Holly Kelly, LTC East Regional Ed. Tech. Coordinator, with be hosting workshops for parents/ guardians on Google Classroom, Seesaw, and ClassDojo. Over 100 parents participate in sessions back in November and will be offering this again to help support your districts and their families. You are welcome to copy and paste the below information to disseminate to your parents/guardians via social media or other communication platforms that your district may have. The links to register are included below, and all sessions are FREE. Happy Holidays! PARENT WORKSHOPS ON GOOGLE, SEESAW, AND CLASS DOJO! Calling all parents and guardians! In January, the Regional Ed. Tech Coordinator, Holly Kelly, and the Remote Outreach Specialist, Colleen Kaplan, with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, will be hosting workshops for guardians and parents on Google Classroom, Seesaw, and ClassDoJo. The same workshop is offered three different times throughout each day to allow for flexibility with parent/guardians' schedules. Through demonstration, parents will learn how to help their student(s) navigate G.C., Seesaw, or ClassDoJo. THE WORKSHOP WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING EITHER PLATFORM AND HAVE A CHANCE TO BETTER HELP THEIR STUDENT. PARENTS/GUARDIANS CAN REGISTER AT HTTP://LTCILLINOIS.ORG/EVENTS/ OR DOWNLOAD THE FORM WHERE YOU CAN REGISTER STRAIGHT FROM THE LINKS ON THE FORM. WORKSHOP FORM

School district launches ‘Winter Holiday Meal Program’ https://www.wcia.com/news/school-district-launches-winter-holiday-meal-program/

Job Opening : Elementary Spanish Dual Language Teacher - (2021-2022 School Year) Click on the link below for more information and how to apply. https://tinyurl.com/yb7twxoh

Have a wonderful Holiday Season from all of us at ROE 9.

Top of the Morning, Dec. 19, 2020 https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/top-of-the-morning-dec-19-2020/article_c6ee8f5f-9e34-52ef-a5c9-e5d4142278d0.html

2020-21 High School Confidential: Week 13 https://tinyurl.com/y9fm4gly

Job Opening: Middle School Principal Click on the link for more information and how to apply. https://tinyurl.com/y9kxgxgr

Our office will be closed Thursday, December 24, 2020, and Friday, December 25, 2020.

Teacher of the Week: Katrina Hanners https://tinyurl.com/yafmyle5

Urbana Park District & Champaign County Camera Club to host annual photography competition https://tinyurl.com/ydc4sce5 Opportunity for photographers.

2020-21 High School Confidential: Week 12 https://tinyurl.com/yxvdjl9r

Teacher of the Week: Kevin Beebe https://tinyurl.com/y4cyuw9w

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Paxton-Buckley-Loda's teacher, Hillary Sawyer, has taken on the brand new role of “remote learning coordinator”. She has been a liaison to our families, provided PD for teachers, has assisted with technology resources and continues to support students who are in-person. Hillary is also our JH Scholastic Bowl coach and has experience teaching EL & gifted populations. She’s a "go-to" among our teacher leaders.

The University of IL has updated their Council on Teacher Education and Subsequent Endorsement page. Information can be found here - https://cote.illinois.edu/current-candidates/subsequent-endorsements

Books on time travel allow us to explore the past, future, and alternative time lines. They allow us to keep our imaginations alive and ask "What if?". Today is Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day. Visit your school or local library to find a book to inspire your imagination.

Top of the Morning, Dec. 5, 2020 https://www.news-gazette.com/news/top-of-the-morning-dec-5-2020/article_8060d2df-446c-55b8-b968-0705ff555c8c.html

December 7 - 13, 2020 is Computer Science Education Week. Thank you to all of the educators, administrators, and support staff who encourage and inspire students to learn computer science skills.

ISBE PARTNERS WITH LURIE CHILDREN’S AND PEORIA ROE ON MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR ILLINOIS STUDENTS AND STAFF https://tinyurl.com/y382rxe2

Fall 2020 Learning Plans for Districts Responding to the ISBE Survey (PreK-12) UPDATED ON DEC 2, 2020 https://isp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/fceeacb37da04de4b237ed941dd7d5c4

Sunday Special | How 3 area educators have made it through a difficult semester https://tinyurl.com/yxpwduum