Polly Bath supporting 13 teams in the North Country
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Starting with a three-day institute with Polly Bath, NCES launched a multi-year project this spring with 13 school-based teams to build or refresh their Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior. Polly will visit each school six times over the course of the next year to work with teams, providing professional development and other supports.
The schools participating are:
- Berlin Elementary School
- Berlin Middle High School
- Bethlehem Elementary School
- Colebrook Academy & Elementary School
- Edward Fenn Elementary School
- Gorham Middle High School
- Haverhill Cooperative Middle School
- Lisbon Regional School
- Milan Village School
- Pittsburg School
- Stratford Public School
- Stewartstown Community School
- Woodsville Elementary School
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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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Trauma-Informed Practices and Best Practices:
Classroom-Proven Strategies |
Join the New Hampshire Department of Education and 321 Insight for the last round of their in-person professional development series for New Hampshire educators.
These FREE, highly interactive workshops provide a deeper dive into understanding trauma-informed practices and how to create trauma-informed classrooms, and classroom-proven strategies to proactively address challenging behavior to support all students. This series is supported by Title II, Part A funding.
These sessions will be offered from 8:30-3:30 at the following locations:
- Tuesday, May 16th: Keene State College, Rhodes Hall, Room S203 (229 Main St, Keene, NH)
- Wednesday, May 17th: NCES (300 Gorham Hill Rd, Gorham, NH)
- Thursday, May 18th: NHED (Granite State College Building - Event Center - 25 Hall Street, Concord NH)
Register online by May 13th for the session you're planning to attend to reserve your seat.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Joey Nichol at Kathryn.J.Nichol@doe.nh.gov.
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NH Energy Education Project Summer Institute
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 Registration is now open for Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP)/New Hampshire Energy Education Project (NHEEP) Summer Institute.
The 2023 Summer Institute encourages teachers to use play, wonder, and hope as catalysts for inspiring students to make change, and to find joy in taking action.
The institute will model empowering, interdisciplinary, student-driven instructional practices to connect students to energy and climate topics and to help them find meaningful and authentic ways to be part of evidence-based solutions in their communities.
Learn more
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Educators welcome to join free program for increasing physical activity
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In partnership with UNH Extension, New Hampshire Healthy Lives (NH Division of Public Health Services, Arthritis Program) invites you to participate in this 6-week walking program geared towards any individual who seeks to increase their physical activity gradually and safely to decrease pain and discomfort.
While Walk with Ease was created to support people with arthritis, you do not have to have arthritis to enjoy the benefits of this program. Walk with Ease encourages participants to walk 3 times a week at their own pace.
There are locations set for school staff to pick up free guidebooks. The Zoom meetings are for optional check-ins. Register here.
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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.
Learn more
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AMC's Coos County Youth Summer Trips
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Each program will meet at either AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center or AMC's Highland Center at Crawford Notch (location information is provided upon registration). Drop off for most trips is 9:00am on the first day with pick up is at 3:00pm on the last day.
Stated fees include guiding/education by AMC staff, all food while on course, gear rentals, and
transportation to trailheads.
Scholarships (full or partial) are available for all trips. There can sometimes be flexibly regarding age ranges or other accommodations with advance notice. Please email Nell (nedavis@outdoors.org) for more information or with any questions, including about scholarships. To register a participant, call AMC’s Reservations Department at 603-466-2727.
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Place-based Learning Opportunity
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The NASA-funded project Place-Based Learning to Advance Connections, Education, and Stewardship (PLACES) is seeking formal and informal educators who teach Earth Systems topics to youth in grades 6-12 to participate in professional learning and research activities.
The program is designed to engage teachers in data-rich Earth Systems learning through the integration of NASA data sets, images, and resources with instructional activities and lessons.
Educators will receive a $1250 stipend for attending an in-person workshop in Tucson, Arizona from July 11-13, 2023 and 4 virtual sessions through March 2024. Fill out an application.
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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, May 4th at 7pm CT/ 8pm ET as they welcome astronomers Dr. Marc Buie and Dr. John Keller who will discuss the science of occultations and how this work is supporting the NASA Lucy mission. They will also introduce the unique citizen science network known as RECON (the Research and Education Collaborative Occultation Network) that involves rural high schools studying outer solar system objects through occultations. The NASA SciAct project titled “Science Through Shadows” will include flat screen and full dome videos on the science of eclipses, occultations, and transits for use in classrooms, libraries, and planetariums around the country.
To register or learn more about NASA webinars for rural educators, visit https://smdepo.org/topic/6225.
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Chess in Education ~ Granite Gambit
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Granite Gambit is statewide program in New Hampshire supports training for teacher-driven chess initiatives that connect chess with core academic content, helping to build student engagement. NHDOE is funding the program throughout the upcoming school year.
There are multiple ways to integrate a chess program. Each school decides what kind of chess program works best for their students. Options include using chess and chess-related activities during the day to teach curriculum standards, before- or after-school chess clubs, summer chess camps, or some combination of these programs. CIE provides teachers with the training to plan and implement programs for their schools.
CIE provides a 4-day Chess in Education Instructor – Level 1 Certification Training for teachers. Teachers who complete Level 1 training have the option of taking the 2-day CIE Instructor Training – Level 2 Certification course.
Participants receive:
- 12 mats and sets for their school
- Demonstration Board
- Teacher training manual
- Keychains, magnetic chess boards
- 50 Chesskid licenses (Chesskid is a computer based Chess program that
can be used as a teaching tool, online tournament or simply playing chess vs. computer.)
A North Country training is being considered. Please contact Paul Roberts, Chess in Education NE Event Organizer (paulroberts@chessineducation.us), for more information and/or to let him know you may be interested in training if one is offered in northern NH.
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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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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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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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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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NH Science Teachers' Association Conference 2023
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High School Coding Programs for Girls
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 Girls Who Code is offering 9-12th grade girls and non-binary students the flexibility to choose their own summer experience based on their interests, skill level, and schedule! Whether they're brand new to coding or a coding expert, they’ll learn how to code projects they care about alongside a supportive global community of friends, mentors, and role models.
There is a 2-week immersion program (online) or a 6-week self-paced experience that will allow students an opportunity to learn in a style that works best for them while making meaningful connections. All Girls Who Code programs are free.
Download summer program flier
Learn more at https://girlswhocode.com/
For younger students of all genders, learn about the free Girls Who Code clubs and curriculum for grades 3-5 and 6-12 at https://girlswhocode.com/programs/clubs-program.
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Invitation to participate in a research study about SEL curriculum
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Allison Tompkins, MSEd. BCBA, Doctoral Student, UNH, is conducting a research study through a fellowship at the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy to understand the experiences of teachers implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) programs. The goal of this study is to see how state-level SEL policy in New Hampshire impacts the experience of classroom teachers who enact the programs.
Teachers working in schools in New Hampshire who are implementing, have implemented in the past or have tried to implement ChooSELove programming are invited to participate in this study.
Why should you participate?
- Your experience with these programs can give us information about how to guide policy and practice in New Hampshire
- You will be helping to advance research in SEL practice and policy to share with families, schools and policy makers.
Participation in the study (IRB-FY2022-382) requires one interview that will last between 45-60 minutes and will be conducted virtually over Zoom.
If you’re interested and able to participate in the study, please contact Allison Tompkins (allietompkins@lilypadclinical.com) to schedule a time and further instructions will be provided.
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Free Screenings of Anxious Nation
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 NAMI New Hampshire, in partnership with the state’s 10 Community Mental Health Centers, will bring the documentary Anxious Nation to communities statewide beginning in May. These free screenings are made possible with the generous support of the Endowment for Health and New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
Anxious Nation explores and captures the many faces and facets of anxiety. This feature-length documentary takes a deep look into the crisis of anxiety and mental health in America, especially its impact on youth (ages 10-26) and families.
Learn more
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Congratulations LearningBlade Educator of the Year
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Congratulations to the New Hampshire Learning Blade Educator of the Year, Gayle Theberge, Adult Education Teacher for the Coos Adult Education program.
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- School Psychologist (1 day/week)
- Speech Language Pathologist (full or part-time)
- SLPA (part-time)
- BCBA (full or part-time)
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest, current resume, and three (3) current letters of reference to nces@ncedservices.org with the subject line “Application” or mail materials to: Dr. Lori Langlois, Executive Director, 300 Gorham Hill Road, Gorham, NH 03581.
2024 Eclipse Resources
On April 8, 2024, northern Coos will experience a total solar eclipse. Thanks to the support of the Henry and Helen Cormier Fund for Berlin, Jessie B. Cox Fund for Education, and the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund, NCES, in partnership with WMSI, will provide all students and staff in SAUs 3, 7, 9, 20, 23, 35, 36, 58, 68, 77 & 84 with ISO certified eclipse glasses to safely view the eclipse.
General eclipse information
K-12 Education Resources
Watch this newsletter for announcements on school and/or community workshops about preparing for and viewing the eclipse.
Note: A partial solar eclipse will also occur on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
- 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.
Learn more
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.
Learn more
Learn more
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
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.
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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