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Countdown to the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse
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Northern NH will be in the path of totality for the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. With support from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Henry and Helen Cormier Fund for Berlin, Jessie B. Cox Fund for Education, and the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund, NCES and WMSI have partnered to secure a pair of ISO certified eclipse glasses for every student and educator in SAUs 3, 7, 9, 20, 23, 35, 36, 58, 68, 77 & 84.
Stay tuned for workshops and info to plan for safely experiencing this amazing natural phenomenon!
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Northern Coos will be in the path of totality. Below the shaded area, communities will experience a partial eclipse.
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NASA Webinars for K-12 Rural Educators
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Join hosts Dr. Rachael Arens, Associate Researcher at NAU PLANETS & Luke Henke, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at NASA on Thursday, April 6th at 7pm CT/ 8pm ET as they welcome Dr. Duncan and Dr. Keller who will discuss solar eclipses--from their first, seen from a rural village in remote Mexico, to the one that proved Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity that space can be bent, to the upcoming eclipses. They will also explore their invented “Solar Snap,” which allows anyone to take photos of the sun using a smartphone camera and share the first of the Fiske Planetarium’s videos of the “Ring-of-Fire” October annular eclipse and the total solar eclipse.
To register or learn more about NASA webinars for rural educators, visit https://smdepo.org/topic/6225.
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Nominations Sought for Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowship
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The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for its Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowship.
Now in its 16th year, The Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowship was established to honor and celebrate North Country teachers in public education. The fellowship is available to K-12 public school teachers in the North Country (upper Grafton and Carroll Counties and Coos County) and in bordering communities in Essex County, VT. Preference is given for teachers in Coos County, NH.
Each year, the fellowship provides one to three teachers with awards ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 each. A selection committee will award fellowships based on candidates’ commitment to public education, breadth of experience, demonstration of innovation in education, creativity in solving problems, communication skills and ability to inspire educators and students.
Fellowship applications are available on the Foundation’s website at www.nhcf.org/tillotsonfellowship. Completed applications are due Friday, April 28, 2023. Applications will be reviewed and a small number of finalists will be invited to an in-person interview in May.
For more information on the fellowship, please contact Jean Clarke, Tillotson Funds Manager, at 603-225-6641 ext. 238 or jean.clarke@nhcf.org.
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School Counselor PD with Ryan Aquilina, LCMHC
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During these two sessions, Ryan Aquilina will provide an overview of MATCH and other evidence-based practices as well as practices for working with caregivers.
Intended for: School counselors
Dates/Time: Mondays, April 3 and May 1 from 9:00-3:00
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free for staff from full and associate member districts, $100 for Conway, Bartlett, Piermont, Bath, Warren staff and other non-member districts.
Registration: If you registered for MATCH training, you are already on registered. Online or email lisa@ncedservices.org
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What's new with CollegeBoard: Expanding Opportunities for Students
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Intended for: High school counselors and principals (middle school counselors interested in the PSAT 8/9 are welcome too)
Presenter: Dena Johnson, CollegeBoard
Topics:
- Changing the Invitation to AP
- Spring Board / Pre-AP
- Advanced Placement: English 10 AP Seminar; AP Computer Science Principles; AP Precalculus
- BigFuture: Explore careers, plan for college, pay for college
- SAT Suite of Assessments: PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT
Date/Time: Monday, May 15, 2023 from 9:00-11:00
Location: NCES with Zoom option
Cost: Free
Registration: Online or contact NCES.
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Registration open: Early Childhood Connections Summit
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Group Consults
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For any counselor who participated in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy training with Ryan Aqualina, LCMHC, that was offered through NCES this year or last year, Ryan is offering free group consults on the second Friday of every month from 9:00-10:00 AM. Contact NCES for the Zoom link.
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Expanding access to technology and robotics for North Country schools
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 White Mountain Science, Inc (WMSI) and FIRST New Hampshire (FIRST NH) are excited to announce their partnership for the North Country Project, an initiative to provide schools and youth organizations in the northern communities in New Hampshire with the resources they need to introduce and sustain FIRST® programs. This partnership will expand access to technology and robotics education for students in grades PreK-12.
On Saturday, May 6th, FIRST NH and WMSI will host a public exposition event for the teams supported by this new partnership at Littleton High School. It will feature a FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Discover and FLL Explore festival, an FLL Challenge informal “competition”, and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) demonstrations.
Learn more
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Responding to Critical Incidents in Schools: Addressing
Behavioral Health Needs in the Aftermath of Emergencies
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Emergency operations planning within schools involves preparing for both larger-scale incidents (natural disasters, bioterrorism, or mass casualties) and smaller-scale incidents (such as the death of a staff member or student). A critical, but often overlooked, planning element is how to address the behavioral health needs of the whole school community – administrators, teachers and other staff, contractors (including bus drivers, maintenance staff, food services, etc.), students, families, and other stakeholders. We will examine some key elements for school and district leadership to include in their plans. We will also identify resources for ongoing planning activities to help you respond effectively to emergencies and to enhance the resilience of your school community.
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom
Audience: School & District Administrators, Critical Incident Response Team members, School Emergency Operations Planners
Cost: Free
To register, please contact Jennifer.L.Schirmer@dhhs.nh.gov to provide:
• Contact information (Name, email address and/or phone number)
• Your role within your school community
Learn more
Presented by: Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team (DBHRT); professional development organized by NH Division of Public Health Services in partnership with SERESC.
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Psychological First Aid for Schools
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a powerful set of core actions for providing support to school
communities in the immediate response phase of unexpected events or emergencies. Unexpected events might include larger-scale incidents (such as natural disasters, bioterrorism, or mass casualties) or smaller-scale incidents (such as the death of a staff member or student). Objectives of PFA involve promoting safety, creating calm, connecting with others, fostering a sense of empowerment, and instilling hope – all of which are vital elements for supporting the recovery trajectory of a school community that has experienced an unexpected or traumatic event.
Dates: Part 1 - Monday, April 3, 2023 from 3:30-5:30 pm and Part 2 - Monday, April 10th from 3:30-5:30 PM via Zoom
Audience: anyone from the school community (administrator, educator or other staff member, family member)
Cost: Free
To register, please contact Jennifer.L.Schirmer@dhhs.nh.gov to provide:
• Contact information (Name, email address and/or phone number)
• Your role within your school community
Learn more
Presented by: Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team (DBHRT); professional development organized by NH Division of Public Health Services in partnership with SERESC.
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Pythons for Beginners Workshop at WMSI
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Artist-in-Residence Grants
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 The NH State Council on the Arts is accepting proposal for Artist in Residence (AIR) grants until April 21, 2023. AIR grants, ranging from $1,000 to $6,000, provide funding for public schools to invite juried teaching artists to lead rigorous educational experiences in the arts.
Visiting teaching artists support deeper learning of arts competencies, STEAM projects, interdisciplinary arts integration, and broadening access to culturally diverse artistic practices. Learning through the arts develops creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration and supports school goals for wellness and social and emotional learning. Grants can be used to fund residencies in all arts disciplines including dance, theatre, media, music, visual arts, craft, and creative writing.
The Arts Education Roster Artist can be found on the CreativeGround site.
Learn more about the Artist-in-Residence grants or visit here to learn about other grant opportunities through the NH State Council on the Arts.
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NH Drinking Water Festival for grades 3, 4 & 5
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After a three-year hiatus, the New Hampshire Drinking Water Festival returns on May 10, 2023, in Keene, NH.
The Festival also includes the New Hampshire State Water Science Fair and Water Poetry Contest. NH schools may participate in one or all events! At the Festival, fourth grade students will spend the day learning about water quality, conservation, pollution, wildlife and many other water-related topics. Activities are hands-on and students interact with professionals in fields of science, technology, engineering and math. These lessons are packed with opportunities to explore Next Generation Science Standards concepts!
For the state-level Water Science Fair, fourth graders will conduct research, create an exhibit, write a report and present their findings to a panel of judges. There are a variety of ways the school-level fair can be configured. Guide booklet available. We are happy to discuss ways your school can participate. The Festival and Water Science Fair are free to registered schools and will take place on May 10, 2023, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Keene, NH. Registration deadline: January 31, 2023. Space is limited.
Students in third through fifth grades, home schooled and in traditional classes, may participate in the Water Poetry Contest. The theme this year is “Water Rising.” Submission deadline: March 31, 2023.
For more information on all three events and to register, visit the website or contact Lara Hooper at (603) 271-4071 or lara.hooper@des.nh.gov.
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School Chemistry Lab Science & Safety
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Are you a science faculty member, administrator, or facility operations manager? Many materials used in science contain toxic, flammable, or dangerous ingredients that can have ongoing health effects with unsafe exposure. This workshop will cover integrating safe practices into your lab, safe storage and chemical management, overview of safety laws and more!
Trainer: Ashley Augspurger, PhD Analytical Chemistry, Iowa State University, Certified Safety Professional
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 12:30 to 5:00
Location: Littleton Opera House
Cost: $35
Register: Online
Questions should be directed to Vickie at vdavis@uvlsrpc.org
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Publishing Opportunity for Teens
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Under the Madness Magazine, a magazine for teen writers-by teen writers, is accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction for its first issue. The magazine's editorial board is composed of students largely from the North Country, working under the mentorship of the New Hampshire Poet Laureate. Under the Madness Magazine publishes writers, ages 13-19, from around the globe.
Under the Madness is made possible with the generous support of the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The magazine began as an off-shoot of the North Country Young Writers’ Festival.
Learn more about submitting teen work
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UNH Tech for Teachers Institute
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The UNH Tech for Teachers Institute is a dynamic, paid professional development program open to middle and high school teachers from across all STEM subject areas. The focus of the program is two-fold: Building knowledge of an emerging technology—this year regenerative medicine and biofabrication—and the transformation of instructional practice through project-based learning (PBL).
The Institute will take place taking place July 17-28 on the UNH Durham campus. Upon completion, participants will receive a $1,500 award, CEUs, classroom supplies and ongoing support from UNH faculty and graduate students.
Click here for more information or to apply.
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Art Teacher & Artist Chemical Safety Training
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Are you a school art teacher, administrator, facility operation manager, or artist? Many materials used in art contain toxic, flammable, or dangerous ingredients that can have ongoing health effects with unsafe exposure. Learn how to protect yourself and your
students with safety tips, proper storage techniques, and waste disposal options to minimize
your exposure risk.
Trainer: Ashley Augspurger, PhD Analytical Chemistry, Iowa State University, Certified Safety Professional
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 8:30-11:30
Location: Littleton Opera House
Cost: $35
Register: Online
Questions should be directed to Vickie at vdavis@uvlsrpc.org
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Scholarship Opportunities
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The NH Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for the Student Aid program. In order to qualify, a student just needs to live in NH and be pursuing some sort of post-secondary education. There is a single online application; in completing just one application a student is considered for all of the NHCF funds for which they are eligible.
Important dates to keep in mind:
- Dependent bachelor’s candidates and all graduate students must apply by Friday, April 14 at 5:00 pm ET.
- All other students (independent bachelor’s candidates, associate degree candidates, certificate candidates, students in an apprenticeship or licensing program, etc.) can apply on a rolling deadline through December 15 at 5:00 pm ET.
Each year, the NHCF awards more than $7 million in scholarships to help New Hampshire students with the fewest resources and most promise realize their educational goals, whether it’s a two- or four-year college degree, certificate, or professional license.
To complete your online application, you will need:
- Electronic copy of FAFSA filing
- Electronic copy of high school transcript
- Email addresses for individuals who agree to write a letter of recommendation
Apply online at www.nhcf.org/scholarships
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Youth Arts Project Grant Program
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Youth Arts Project (YAP) Grants through NH State Council for the Arts fund high-quality educational opportunities in the arts. Arts learning fosters positive social and emotional skills and bolsters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. YAP grants broaden access to diverse forms of artistic and cultural practices and can engage youth in contributing to community goals. Grants fund programs in all arts disciplines including dance, theatre, media, music, visual arts, craft, and creative writing. Engaging teaching artists to lead the arts learning is a core element of this program.
Deadline is April 7, 2023 for the project period of July 1, 2023 to June 30,2024.
Learn more
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NH Science Teachers' Association Spring Conference 2023
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UNH Citizen Science Professional Development Opportunity for K-5 Teachers
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Interested in collaborating with a UNH Cooperative Extension Science Volunteer and using the schoolyard to do project-based, citizen science investigations with your K-5 students? Join Schoolyard SITES!
Teacher Benefits
- Receive $250 stipend, and an additional $200 for classroom science equipment
- Receive ongoing professional development support during non-school hours
- Collaborate with a UNH Cooperative Extension science volunteer
- Design and teach a locally-relevant citizen science curriculum in partnership with a science volunteer
- Teach science outdoors using natural phenomena in your schoolyard
- Use schoolyard citizen science investigations to promote students’ understanding of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Earn University of New Hampshire microcredential in Science Curriculum Development for Field-based Investigations
Schoolyard SITES (Schoolyard Science Investigations by Teachers, Extension Volunteers, and Students) is a UNH professional development program for K-5 teachers. With support from Cooperative Extension science volunteers, teachers develop science investigations that incorporate student learning goals aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and involve established citizen science projects. Each teacher-volunteer team designs and teaches a science project that is relevant to the school district’s curriculum and school site. Schoolyard SITES students engage in real-world, problem-based learning and investigate their schoolyard using the scientific process, and they contribute valuable data to citizen science initiatives.
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- Math instruction and tutoring
- Computer and digital literacy
- English Speakers of Other Languages
- Online assessments for HiSet preparation
Call 603-752-1927 or email info@coosae.org for more information.
A part of the NH Farm to School network, the mission of the Androscoggin Valley Farm to School program is to engage youth and community in promoting, utilizing, and expanding the use of local produce in order to create a healthy well-connected Androscoggin Valley community.
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Employment Opportunities in North Country Schools
Find education-related employment opportunities at teachnorth.org.
Kinship Caregiver Resources
Step Up Parents provides financial assistance to kinship caregivers in New Hampshire who are raising the children of parents with substance use disorder.
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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.
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North Country Partnership for SEL Practices
View this short video to learn more about NCP4SEL. Follow NCP4SEL on Facebook for more tips, resources, and announcements.
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NCES seeks exceptional educational experiences and realized potential for all students.
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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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