School counselors provide outreach over the summer
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Through the support of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Community Crisis Action Fund, most schools in the North Country were able to provide outreach to students and their families over the summer. Upon assessing the need and the willingness of school counselors to provide outreach, funding was made available to the 26 school districts served by North Country Education Services.
Read NH Charitable Foundation's story about the project.
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Supporting Social and Emotional Learning
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 A regional partnership of school districts and area agencies serving northern New Hampshire has been working collaboratively over the past few years with a mission to support social and emotional well-being from birth to adulthood throughout the North Country.
This partnership, North Country Partnership for SEL Practices (NCP4SEL), has involved a wide cross-sector of stakeholders, including technical assistance from CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning).
NCP4SEL has created a free comprehensive guidance document to assist school districts and area agencies in implementing and supporting best practices in social and emotional learning.
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Universal Design for Learning
Opportunities for North Country Educators
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There are three distinct opportunities for North Country Educators to engage with UDL this school year through CAST.
Free UDL Associate Level 1 Credential
 Thanks to a partnership between the New Hampshire Department of Education and CAST, the nonprofit education research and development organization that created the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, NH educators now have the opportunity to strengthen and demonstrate their abilities to design and implement inclusive and equitable learning strategies for ALL students with this free credential opportunity.
- The UDL Associate - Level 1 Credential is free for all NH educators.
- Schools and educators can choose the path and timeline that works for them while acquiring the UDL Associate - Level 1 Credential.
- Self-study materials are freely available through CAST’s Learning Designed online platform.
- Learn more about the UDL Associate - Level 1 credential and the registration process from this NHUDL Associate Credential Overview.
- Find the specific registration code for your school system on the NH UDL Associate – Level 1 Registration Code list.
Please direct questions to info@learningdesigned.org
North Country Virtual UDL Video Club
 Join CAST for a unique opportunity to gain support throughout this uncertain school year. Together, we will analyze classroom video footage and design approaches for remote, hybrid, or face-to-face instruction using Universal Design for Learning (UDL)!
Who? Any K-12 educator (i.e., general educator, special educator, specialist, any content area) in NH’s North Country. CAST is seeking small teams (up to 5) of educators in 3 different schools who are interested in learning about UDL and exploring classroom video footage.
What? Funded by Jane’s Trust, the Virtual UDL Video Club is an opportunity for educators to collaborate to design engaging, accessible, and challenging learning environments for all students. Teachers will come together virtually to share and explore video footage from their own classrooms (face-to-face, virtual, or hybrid settings).
When? Teams of teachers will meet monthly at a time that is best for them.
Where? An online platform called Learning Designed will serve as the “home” for Video Club. This platform allows teachers to upload, view, and comment on video clips as well as to host virtual Video Club sessions.
Why? Video Club will support teachers in this upcoming year of uncertainty as we analyze video to design approaches to support all learners. Video Club supports teachers to:
- Apply UDL in the design of accessible, challenging learning opportunities
- Implement strategies to reduce barriers to learning for all learners, with a particular focus on traditionally underserved students
- Develop a North Country collaborative community focused on UDL in rural settings
- Co-design structures and resources such as a Video Club Protocol and a Video Club Guidebook to support and sustain the model
- Engage in a larger community of NH educators who are committed to UDL by connecting with CAST’s NH UDL Innovation Network
Cost? There is no cost to participate! Participating teachers will receive a small stipend.
For more information, please contact Dr. Jenna Gravel jgravel@cast.org, Allison Posey aposey@cast.org, or Susan Shapiro sshapiro@cast.org. We’d love to hear from you!
NH UDL Innovation Network
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Child Parent Psychotherapy - North Country Cohort
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CPP is an intervention model for children aged 0-5 who have experienced traumatic events (including exposure to the opioid crisis) and/or are experiencing mental health, attachment, and/or behavioral problems. Learn more about CPP.
For: Master’s or doctoral-level licensed mental health clinicians and psychotherapists with a degree in a mental health discipline. Those working towards licensing may be able to participate if there is licensed team member that participates with them.
Trainer: Cassie Yackley, Psy.D.
Dates: Online training begins September 28th.
CEUs: 42 from NASW
Please contact Lori Langlois for details at lori@ncedservices.org.
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A Trauma-Sensitive Approach to School Reopening
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Social and Emotional Wellness
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CASEL CARES is a new initiative that connects you with CASEL's global community of experts to address how SEL can be most helpful in response to today’s circumstances.
Learn more
Social and Emotional Well-being for Adults
Looking for social and emotional well-being resources for adults or self-care tips? There are several free webinars and resources from Pure Edge, Pure Community.
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Breathing Through COVID-19 ~ Free webinar
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Antioch University is offering a free 1-hour webinar on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM.
We are currently living through a pandemic in which the virus, in large part, attacks the respiratory system. Breathing is the only autonomic function we can control and yet, the majority of us never do. In this presentation, learn how conscious, controlled, and correct breathing can assist in mental and physical well-being.
Learn more or register
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UNH-4U Bridges to College and Career Webinar Training Series with the Institute on Disability
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This 10-week virtual series is designed to prepare young adults with ID and previously eligible for the Individual Education Opportunity Act (IDEA) in pursuit of college and career with important take-aways, including self-discovery, occupational/academic direction, advocacy, confidence with technology, social connections, and furtherance of college and career plans. Each of these take-aways informs futures planning for both student and program offerings.
Learn more
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STEM Ed Innovators Fall 2020 Fellowship
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STEM-Ed Innovators Fellows:
- Have an opportunity to bring about equity in STEM Education in America
- Enhance your professional network through participation in online workshops in a supportive community of practice
- Receive coaching from experienced STEM educators and charismatic practitioners of Democratic STEM pedagogy
- Analyze your work through the combined lenses of the Democratic STEM Teaching Framework and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Present your enriched teaching practice for constructive feedback from an online community of like-minded practitioners
- Receive a generous gift certificate for classroom supplies
Learn more
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Preschool Pyramid Model Peer-to-Peer Practice-based Coaching
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Practice-based Coaching (PBC) doesn't always require an expert coach! Reciprocal peer coaching involves peers coaching each other using the PBC model. This training will cover the process for PBC using reciprocal peer coaching. Participants will practice action planning, conducting focused observation, and reflection and feedback. This training includes all of the forms that peer coaches will need.
Dates: October 16 and 23 from 9:00 to 4:00 via Zoom
Cost: Free
Download flyer
Registration form
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Job Openings in North Country Schools
There are several dozen openings in school districts throughout northern NH. TeachNorth is your one stop spot to find links to current job postings.
The Coos Adult Education and Literacy Program resumed operations on September 8th.
- New services in adult education
- Online assessments for HiSet preparation
- In-person math tutoring (9th grade level and up. Available to college students as well)
Call 752-1927 or email gthebergecoosals@myfairpoint.net for more information.
Opening for a part-time HiSet Examiner for the Coos AEL location. Call the office for details.
Youth Leadership Through Adventure
Adapt is offering socially distant YLTA retreats following each district's Covid guidelines this fall. The retreats will be Friday afternoon through Sunday and combine all of the elements of our summer leadership academies and conferences. Adapt will pick your group of 8-10 students and advisor up at your school and bring them to the basecamp in Campton, NH. From there, they will explore all the White Mountains have to offer including; canoeing, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking and more. Students will learn about the nationally recognized promising program Youth Leadership Through Adventure and develop an action plan to improve school climate and reduce substance abuse in their respective schools and communities.
Adapt is hosting two groups per weekend. There is currently no charge for this program for North Country schools. To register your group please contact Sean at seanobrienadapt@gmail.com or (603) 236-9227.
Watch YLTA promo video
Wilderness Youth Leadership Development
Open to participants ages 11-17, WYLD is designed as an experiential education program
and includes participation in activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, and
wilderness survival skill building. School day and after school WYLD programming opportunities are currently available at no charge to North Country schools.
Promotional video
Flyer
Website
Contact Sean at seanobrienadapt@gmail.com or (603) 236-9227 for more information.
Public Forums on School Funding and Property Taxes
The NH School Funding Fairness Project is inviting members of the public, along with all candidates for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Senate, and Executive Council to attend one of the five virtual regional public forums it will host in late September and early October.
The Coos, Carroll, and Grafton forum will take place on September 30th from 7:00-8:30 PM.
Learn more or find Zoom link to participate here.
Support the mission of NCES
Your tax deductible donation will support NCES' mission. NCES collaborates with public schools and community partners to support excellent and equitable educational opportunities throughout the North Country.
NCES seeks exceptional educational experiences and realized potential for all students.
NCES believes that thriving schools are at the heart of vibrant communities!
The core values of NCES:
 
Contact Information
North Country Education Services
300 Gorham Hill Road
Gorham, NH 03581
ncedservices.org
603-466-5437
nces@ncedservices.org
NCES is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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