Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Schools
10-session online series with facilitated discussion
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 NCES and the North Country Partnership for SEL Practices is offering Conscious Discipline's Building Resilient Schools and Homes e-course for the 2021-2022 school year. Through online videos by Dr. Becky Bailey, this comprehensive program combines, social-emotional learning, discipline, and classroom management for transformational results.
Format: Participants will watch each video on their own and then join a facilitated discussion for each session. The online discussion will either be grouped by grade-level or a small grade-spans. We anticipate groups to be approximately 10-15 participants each. Those who complete the series will receive a certificate for 20 hours of professional development.
Dates for facilitated online discussions: 6:30 to 7:30 PM on the following Wednesdays: October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, December 8, January 12, February 9, March 9, April 6, and May 4.
Cost: Free for educators employed by school districts with an active NCES membership: SAUs 3, 7, 9 (Jackson only), 23 (Haverhill only), 35, 36, 58, 68, 77, & 84. Participants will receive a textbook and workbook. Staff from in-active districts within the NCES consortium may register, spacing permitting, for a fee of $60 per person.
Registration: ncedservices.org/cdseries or calling 603-466-5437 M-F, 8:00-4:00.
View/download series flyer
You can learn more about the e-course and Dr. Bailey by visiting the Conscious Discipline website.
Apply to facilitate online group discussions
Potentially, interested in serving as an online group discussion facilitator for this Conscious Discipline series?
Learn more about these stipended facilitator roles.
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Northern NH FIRST Robotics Expansion Project
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FIRST New Hampshire is excited to launch the Northern New Hampshire FIRST Robotics Expansion project in September 2021. Fueled by a multi-year grant from the Northern Borders Regional Commission and from the The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, this project will make FIRST robotics programs available to all students in grades K-12 in every school, and in every community in the northern counties of New Hampshire.
This project will provide resources to create new FIRST programs, to strengthen and grow existing FIRST teams, to offer training and professional development for our teachers and coaches, and to host local competition events for our northern teams. FIRST New Hampshire has partnered with White Mountain Science, Inc., (WMSI) a trusted STEM education provider to schools and communities throughout New Hampshire. Together, we will provide the support that our teachers and coaches need to build sustainable and successful programs for the students in northern New Hampshire.
For more information on the Northern New Hampshire FIRST Robotics Expansion project, please email info@firstnh.org or visit www.firstnh.org.
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Bring movement routines to your classroom!
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Move One Million (M1M) is on a mission to improve physical, mental, and social health around the world. Move One Million is a 100% free service to bring movement and togetherness to the world. The goal of M1M is to move one million people every day.
M1M is a daily broadcast that includes music, movement and mindfulness all in one video! The 2.5 minute movement routine and music are the same each day and accompanied with a mindfulness activity. The M1M routine is easy to learn and is for everyone! It is a great way to start your day with your students!
You can learn more about Move One Million at m1m.org. You may also reach out to a local Move One Million Ambassador, Susanne Styles, an educator from Berlin Elementary School, at styles@sau3.org.
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STEM Educators Gather for Summit
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On Tuesday-Wednesday August 17th-18th, eight of WMSI’s On-site Coordinators for the Mobile STEM Lab program came together with WMSI staff in the WMSI Makerspace for a summer summit. This On-site Coordinator Community Network (OCN) had met periodically throughout the 2020-2021 school year in the virtual setting, in order to problem-solve program-related challenges at individual schools during a year overflowing with challenges. This event, however, was an opportunity for OCN members to gather in person, celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the previous year, engage with hands-on STEM tools, and get excited about the coming years of youth programming at Coos County schools! Six schools were represented from across four districts in Coos County: Whitefield, Groveton, Stratford, Stark, Colebrook, and Milan.
Some exciting highlights of the two-day event included:
- A panel of five WMSI youth instructors, who spoke to the value of the youth instructor experience for themselves personally, as well as for WMSI programs
- Exploration of hands-on STEM and Makerspace tools, such as LEGO robotics and LASER cutters, facilitated by WMSI Instructors
- A visit from Margaret Maclean, Executive Director of Vermont Rural Education Collaborative (VREC). Margaret spoke to the evolution of that organization, lessons
- WMSI can learn from their model, and potential opportunities for collaboration between VREC and WMSI
- Several brainstorming sessions to “dream big” for the future of the Mobile STEM Lab program, how it can evolve sustainably, and how it can adapt to address changing school needs
The two-day event was engaging and energetic, and a fantastic opportunity to bring together teachers WMSI has been working with in parallel for a number of years. Going forward, WMSI will continue to regularly bring these dedicated and creative minds together throughout the 2021-2022 school year and beyond. WMSI’s ultimate goal with the OCN is to cultivate a collective sense of ownership of the STEM Lab program. This will allow WMSI to collectively evolve the program with an eye towards long-term sustainability.
Learn more about WMSI programs
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Godsil Grants in Place Fellows Program
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The Rural Schools Collaborative’s Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellows program provides grant awards to rural school teachers who engage their students in exemplary place-based learning.
Each Godsil Fellow will receive a total award of up to $3,000. Of this amount, $2,000 will be earmarked for the place-based project, and $1,000 will be provided to the educator as an honorarium. Eligible applicants should propose a place-based research project that will be completed by the end of the 2021-22 school year. Understanding that this year is providing abnormal learning challenges for many teachers and schools, and projects that lean heavily on digital interactions and virtual work will be considered. Also, if the impacts of COVID-19 on your school community necessitate a project revision, considerations will be made for grant recipient in that regard.
Applications for the Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellows program must be received by Friday, October 15th, 2021.
Application
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The stage has been set for strengthened state civic education systems and now is the time to catalyze that momentum across the country through policy.
All Americans must understand democracy at the local, state, and federal level. We need high quality civic education. Please join the CivXNow Policy Summit virtual livestream to discuss the need for civic education and opportunities to accelerate progress during the 2021-2022 legislative sessions.
Learn more
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Nominations Sought for the K-6 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States
government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science (STEM) teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of STEM education.
Recipients of the award receive the following:
- A certificate signed by the President of the United States.
- A paid trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities.
- A $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.
- An opportunity to build lasting partnerships with colleagues across the nation.
Nomination process
Anyone—principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may nominate exceptional individuals who teach science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science in grades K-6 for this award year. Nominations may be submitted for more than one teacher. Teachers may also initiate the application process themselves
Learn more
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9th Annual Strengthening Families Summit
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This year the 9th Annual Strengthening Families Summit will convene parent leaders and professionals from across the Granite State and beyond to highlight the work of parent leaders and the agencies that support them, and explore the important role that parent voice plays in creating strong families and supportive communities.
Based on the Strengthening Families Framework, we turn our focus to the very heart of the Framework: Parents as experts of their own experience using their voices to advocate for their families, improve their communities, and build more family-centered systems through policy change.
Date: September 22, 2021 from 8:30-4:00
Location: Online"
Cost: Free for parents, $50 for service providers and other professionals
Register or more information
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Commit to Computer Science for ALL
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NH Math Circle for Grades 7-12
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For mathematically-interested students in grades 7 through 12 who enjoy challenging math, these weekend 90-minute sessions are held weekly via Zoom.
A Math Circle is an enrichment activity where young people can play with unusual mathematical ideas, without the pressure of homework, quizzes, or grades. The emphasis is on mathematical exploration in a social context, through directed discovery and student-student collaboration, rather than competition.
Learn more
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35 Years of Service to NCES
Congratulations to Betty Dube on her retirement from NCES after thirty-five years of service. That was an impressive run! Only Jane Brannen has her beat, 37 years and counting. We wish Betty the very best in her next chapter.
With the retirement of our Finance Manager, NCES welcomes to the staff, Roselle Higgins, as the Director of Finance and Operations.
Also joining the staff this year is Occupational Therapist, Megan Hood.
North Country Partnership for SEL Practices
Follow NCP4SEL on Facebook for more tips, resources, and announcements.
SmallActs North
The #SmallActs campaign is about neighbors helping neighbors and building communities where #SmallActs are a way of life.
Join in! Do something unexpected and kind for someone. Spread the word. Bring SmallActs to your classroom.
Learn more
- New services in adult education
- Online assessments for HiSet preparation
- In-person and live-online 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.
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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