Regional School Success
'All things RSS' in a 'digestible' format: 12.07.2020
The purpose of our TST BOCES Regional School Success newsletter is to:
- highlight upcoming opportunities and events
- keep you informed with resources and news from NYSED departments
- provide reminders about regional initiatives
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This weeks edition includes...
- Computer Science Education Week resources you can try now
- Tip and Tricks for how to engage students with a matrix and assesment strategies
- Information about virutal enrichment options
- Professional Learning events for the region: December 7 - December 18
CS Education Week is December 7 - 11!
Here are some wonderful CS Ed Week resources that are ready to implement with your students!
- Check out this wonderful resource to support computational thinking and computer programming from the author of Hello Ruby: Hello Ruby - CS Ed Week Schedule
- Looking for a more advanced CS Ed Week Challenge? Try VEX Robotics virtual robotics hour of code! VEXcode VR
- Help students understand CS without screens! Try these new unplugged activities from CS First: CS First Unplugged: Student Activities
Instructional Resources to Support Student Learning
Want to support your students in leveraging higher level thinking skills through a variety of Student Choices? Bring traditional assignments to the next level using the SAMR model by exploring this resource: Student Choice Matrix
From Edutopia: 4 Assessment Strategies for Distance & Hybrid Learning
Academic Entertainment is Virtual!
Regional Network/Task Force Highlights
Read about our November Regional Instructional Coaches Network meeting...did your district attend? Check out the Agenda, Slide Deck, and resources! TST BOCES Regional Instructional Leaders Network Update. It's not too late to register a representative (or 2) from your district!
Check out our Upcoming Network/Councils/Task Force Dates here!
DREAM BIG: Extra Curricular and Talented & Gifted Coordination
eSports is just one of the exciting opportunities for you to consider for the Extra Curricular Co-Ser and the Talented and Gifted Co-Ser. Take a minute to answer a few questions on the survey below to get started on amazing opportunities for your students.
Regional Professional Development and Learning Opportunities from TST BOCES
Swank K-12 Streaming service is here!
This media platform contains thousands of feature films, documentaries and foreign films specially curated for K-12 classrooms. For help getting started, check out our Swank K-12 Streaming Information Sheet. To learn about this service, join us for a webinar on December 8 at 3:15pm register and view our event flyer.
Social Justice and Art: A 3 Part Series presented by Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University
Thursday, Dec 10, 2020, 05:00 PM
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POWERFUL PD in 30 MINUTES OR LESS
In our efforts to respect the time of our educators, we are working to create professional learning experiences that encompass timely, supportive and practical sessions that teachers can utilize immediately in their instructional practice.
Station Rotation - One Step at a Time
December 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pmIn this mini-session, participants will examine how they can transform what they used to do, into what they need to do now.
Playlists - They're NOT Just for Music Anymore!
December 18, 8:30am - 9:00am
In this mini session, participants will take a closer look at Dr. Catlin Tucker’s work around student playlists. Participants will examine strategies for organizing and personalizing standards-based materials to help students of all ages and abilities maximize both online and offline learning.
Redefine Blended Learning with Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Pedagogy
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2020, 04:00 PM
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From Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University: Developing Standards-Based IEPs
On December 9 and December 16, learn more about developing an IEP (Individualized Education Program) with with effective SDI (Specially designed instruction) resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with general education teachers. To register in Frontline click here.
How do I do this? Technology Tips for the Non-Techies!
Thursday, Dec 17, 2020, 03:00 PM
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Executive Director of RSS
607-257-1551, ext. 1004
neschler@tstboces.org
Coordinator of School Library System
Mary Kay Welgoss
607-257-1555, ext. 1033
mwelgoss@tstboces.org
Coordinator of Cooperative Enrichment
607-257-1555, ext. 7205
Coordinator of Professional Learning
Kira Carinci
607-257-1551, ext. 7202
kcarinci@tstboces.org
Instructional Specialist for Inclusive Learning
Teresa Heatherman
607-257-1551, ext. 7204
theatherman@tstboces.org
Coordinator of Instructional Technology
TST BOCES Regional School Success
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