We had an awesome Virtual Workplace Wednesday experience during our summer learning series. A sincere thank you to all of the businesses and schools participating in Workplace Wednesday. The businesses and schools took valuable time out of their busy schedules to provide a valuable and memorable learning experience for teachers, counselors, and administrators from Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties.
We sincerely appreciate their efforts to put together this learning experience from the PowerPoints to the videos shared. The teachers, counselors, and administrators who participated in Workplace Wednesday shared their comments and appreciation for the information and knowledge gained from each of the presenters.
“Wahl Clipper/MIT: A great partnership between two fantastic institutions “ Brian Bartoz
Wahl Clipper - Sudhir Brahmandam, Director Global R&D /WAHL Clipper Sudhir.brahmandam@wahlclipper.com https://us.wahl.com/
“Sudhir's presentation on the product development process was informative, from observation to development to manufacturing and service.”—Brian Bartoz
Stahr Media - Janel & Nathan Stahrjanel@stahrmedia.com https://stahrmedia.com/
“Janel and Nathan Stahr would be a wonderful pair to come to talk to students about what it takes to become successful in the business world. They have taken a small business and really grown. What great role models!”—Greer Collins
“I learned a lot about small businesses from Stahr Media. At RMS, we have Career Presentations periodically for our Advisory classes. Stahr Media would be a great addition to those visits. Students would benefit from hearing about a career that is based around art and what it is like to be your own boss. “—B. Renkes
Donaldson - Amanda Shipp -Amanda.Shipp@donaldson.com
Todd Sigel said “Another really informative day from the presenters and they gave us an abundance of information that we can take back to our classrooms to share with our students!!!”
Morgan Johnson shared that she “really enjoyed learning about the manufacturing field since I don’t know much about it at all!
Dana - Joel Lyman- joel.lynam@dana.com - https://www.dana.com/
“I liked how Joel Lyman (Dana Corp.) mentioned the importance of students being exposed to different types of tools and measurement devices (both digital and analog).” – Kevin Hendley
Sandra Bechtel said, “DANA gives me reasons for telling my students that they really do need to learn Geometry!”
“I learned “DANA will train on the job, it’s great to get a degree, but that doesn’t mean that you have to get it right away.” –Janet Crownhart
The Education Pathway program is excited to kick off another year with our area partnering schools. This week we are happy to feature Amboy High School and the work they are doing to promote career exploration!
Amboy Schools will be hosting a college & career fair on October 18th from 8:00-11:30am at Amboy High School. The goal is to give students an idea of the careers available in the area and possible job opportunities out there after (or before) graduation as well as colleges that they could choose to attend.
The Education Pathway program is excited to kick off another year with our area partnering schools.
This week we are happy to feature Fulton High School.
Fulton High School hopes to have 4 students graduating with an endorsement in the education pathway at the end of the 21-22 school year.
Students will also be rotating classrooms as they work through their 60 hour experience component. This will give them the opportunity to experience working with different ages of students.
The Education Pathway program is excited to kick off another year with our area partnering schools.
This week, we are excited to feature Morrison High School.
Mrs. Jennifer Stevenson shares several of her class goals. " For the first time ever, a student is taking Introduction to Education Careers for the second time. My goal is to make this class more representative of student teaching, putting the student in a placement for a semester at a time instead of switching, and implementing a more in-depth curriculum with her regarding aspects of teaching and working with students". Great job, Mrs. Stevenson and good luck to the students at Morrison High School!
The Education Pathway program is excited to kick off another year with our area partnering schools. Last year, 4 area high school students earned an endorsement in the education pathway; getting one step closer to earning a college degree in education!
With the recent shortage of educators, this work has proven to be vital in our area.
This year, the pathway program will provide opportunities for more students to work towards earning endorsements in education. With increased community awareness of the pathway program, families can stay informed on how to best support their student while pursuing an education endorsement.
For more information about the Education Pathway program, contact your school counselor or Chanda McDonnellat cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger at hwaninger@roe47.org, or Stacey Dinges at sdinges@roe47.org.
The ROE 47 Summer Learning Series has many professional development offerings available to schools involved in the Pathways program.
Career Exploration
Facilitator: Chanda McDonnell, Pathway Navigator
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m, Virtual
Registration Required. Click here to register.
The ROE 47 Summer Learning Series has many professional development offerings available to schools involved in the Pathways program.
Team Based Challenge Development
Facilitator:Jennifer Stevenson, Morrison School District
Wednesday, June 9th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Virtual
This training provides an in-depth look at the team-based challenge, including what it is, ideas, examples, approaches to feedback, how to schedule, and integrating challenges into the 60-hour experience.
Registration Required. Click here to register.
The ROE 47 Summer Learning Series has many professional development offerings available to schools involved in the Pathways program.
Let’s Get Google Certified! Google Level 1 Certification Exam Prep
Facilitator: Ben Sondgeroth, LTC
Monday, June 7th & Tuesday, June 8th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at SVCC: 1H16
The Level 1 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam. Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. This workshop is designed for teachers that have a solid base of implementing the Google tools in their classroom and is not designed as an introduction to the Google tools. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status with a personalized certificate and badge. Certification lasts 36 months. Participants should bring a Chromebook or laptop to the workshop.
Registration Required. Click here to register. Limited to the first 25 registrants.
We would like to welcome the Regional Center for Change to the Education Endorsement Pathway grant. We can’t wait to get started in providing students support with preparing for their future education and career. Students will be supported through early career exploration, career-focused instruction and work based learning. ROE47 and SVCC are partnering with area schools to implement these programs. If you are looking for more information about the PWR Act, affecting all Illinois schools, contact Pathway Navigators, Chanda McDonnell cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger hwaninger@roe47.org, and Stacey Dinges sdinges@roe47.org. If you have any questions regarding the endorsement process please contact your school counselor or comment below.
We would like to welcome Sterling CU District 5 to the Education Endorsement Pathway grant. We can’t wait to get started in providing students support with preparing for their future education and career. Students will be supported through early career exploration, career-focused instruction and work based learning. ROE47 and SVCC are partnering with area schools to implement these programs. If you are looking for more information on the PWR Act, affecting all Illinois schools, contact Pathway Navigators, Chanda McDonnell cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger hwaninger@roe47.org, and Stacey Dinges sdinges@roe47.org. If you have any questions regarding the endorsement process please contact your school counselor or comment below.
We would like to welcome Prophetstown - Lyndon - Tampico #3 to the Education Endorsement Pathway grant. We can’t wait to get started in providing students support with preparing for their future education and career. Students will be supported through early career exploration, career-focused instruction and work based learning. ROE47 and SVCC are partnering with area schools to implement these programs. If you are looking for more information about the PWR act, affecting all Illinois schools, contact Pathway Navigators, Chanda McDonnell cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger hwaninger@roe47.org, and Stacey Dinges sdinges@roe47.org. If you have any questions regarding the endorsement process please contact your school counselor or comment below.
We would like to welcome Forrestville Valley School District 221 to the Education Endorsement Pathway grant. We can’t wait to get started in providing students support with preparing for their future education and career. Students will be supported through early career exploration, career-focused instruction and work based learning. ROE47 and SVCC are partnering with area schools to implement these programs. If you are looking for more information on this law, affecting all Illinois schools, contact Pathway Navigators, Chanda McDonnell cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger hwaninger@roe47.org, and Stacey Dinges sdinges@roe47.org. If you have any questions regarding the endorsement process please contact your school counselor or comment below.
We would like to welcome Ashton- Franklin Center CUSD #275 to the Education Endorsement Pathway grant. We can’t wait to get started in providing students support with preparing for their future education and career. Students will be supported through early career exploration, career-focused instruction and work based learning. ROE47 and SVCC are partnering with area schools to implement these programs. If you are looking for more information on the PWR Act, affecting all Illinois schools, contact Pathway Navigators, Chanda McDonnell cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger hwaninger@roe47.org, and Stacey Dinges sdinges@roe47.org. If you have any questions regarding the endorsement process please contact your school counselor or comment below.
To help combat the teacher shortage, Sauk Valley Community College is offering every student entering the college with a College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) a $100 credit. Sauk Valley is the first community college in the State to offer an award based on the CCPE and joins Northern Illinois University, Golden Apple, and the Minority Teachers in Illinois program in recognizing the value of the endorsement. The award can be used for books or tuition. To read the full article, clink the link below.
https://edsystemsniu.org/sauk-valley-community-college-ccpe/
We would like to welcome Amboy Community Unit School District #272 to the Education Endorsement Pathway grant. We can’t wait to get started in providing students support with preparing for their future education and career. Students will be supported through early career exploration, career-focused instruction and work based learning. ROE47 and SVCC are partnering with area schools to implement these programs. If you are looking for more information on this PWR Act, affecting all Illinois schools, contact Pathway Navigators, Chanda McDonnell cmcdonnell@roe47.org, Heather Waninger hwaninger@roe47.org, and Stacey Dinges sdinges@roe47.org. If you have any questions regarding the endorsement process please contact your school counselor or comment below.
SVCC Receives CTE Pathway Grant
Sauk Valley Community College, in partnership with ROE 47, has applied for, and was awarded, a grant to fund educational pathways for local high school students. SVCC is proud to announce that this $249,000 year 1 grant from the Illinois State Board of Education is phase one of a four phase grant cycle, totaling $747,000, that will allow the college to better aid area students who are interested in careers in the education field. High school pathways is a project that SVCC will work with area partners Ashton-Franklin Center High School, Amboy High School, Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico High School, Sterling High School, Forreston High
School, Center for Change Alternative High School, ROE47, and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce.
Go to https://www.roe47.org/ and click on the NEWS tab to read the entire press release.
After a student has engaged with Xello, the program compiles the student’s interests, skills and talents and helps identify content that can be shared on a resume. Resume writing is a life-long skill and this is a wonderful introduction to a student's future success. For more information, click on the short video below. If you are interested in what Xello can offer your student, contact your school counselor. Building a Resume with Xello - Video - Xello Support; https://help.xello.world/article/1960-building-a-resume-with-xello-video?wvideo=25zqhztn43