Conscious Discipline: PD Cohorts for 2023-24
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 Conscious Discipline is a social‐emotional learning and classroom management approach. Developed by a teacher for teachers, the philosophy of Conscious Discipline emerged after years of working with children and experiencing the challenges of a broken system full of hurting children and frustrated adults. The methodology and best‐practices of Conscious Discipline offer a different – and proven – pathway to transformation.
Join colleagues for online discussions to reflect on the 10-lesson video series, Building Resilient Schools and Homes. The video series is lead by Dr. Becky Bailey, educator, author, and child development expert.
Facilitators: To be announced
Format: Watch video lessons on your own ahead of each facilitated online discussion.
- Discussion # 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Conscious Discipline
- Discussion # 2: Lesson 2: Becoming Brain Smart
- Discussion # 3: Lesson 3: Creating the School Family and Lesson 4: Composure
- Discussion # 4: Lesson 5: Assertiveness
- Discussion # 5: Lesson 6: Encouragement and Lesson 7: Choices
- Discussion # 6: Lesson 8: Empathy
- Discussion # 7: Lesson 9: Positive Intent
- Discussion # 8: Lesson 10: Consequences
Dates/Time, choose from:
- "Tuesday Evening Group" from 6:30-7:45 PM on October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, and May 7, 2024
- "Wednesday Evening Group" from 6:30-7:45 PM on October 11, November 15, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, and May 8, 2024
- "Sunday Morning Group" from 7:15-8:30 AM on October 15, November 5, December 10, January 13, February 11, March 10, April 14, and May 5, 2024
Cost (includes video access and online resources): Free for educators employed by school districts with an NCES full membership: SAUs 3, 7, 9 (Jackson only), 23 (Haverhill only), 35, 36, 48 (Campton only), 58, 68, 77, & 84. Associate member districts: $50. Non-members $100 (space permitting). Employees of licensed child-care providers located in member district communities are eligible to participate at no charge.
For: Any interested educator. Please note that the video content is geared to the elementary grades, but the practices can be applied for any age.
Professional Development Hours: For those who actively participate in the online discussions (with camera on), there will be 20 hours awarded--10 hours for watching the video lessons and 1.25 hours per online discussion participation. You must part in at least 6 of the online discussions to receive a professional development certificate.
Would you like an overview of Conscious Discipline before making this commitment? We recommend this 20 minute overview video of the 7 skills of Conscious Discipline.
Register: Online or by calling 603-466-5437 M-F between 8-4PM.
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Educators: Provide feedback on proposed ED 306s
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The Minimum School Approval Standards (ED Rules 306) are being reviewed and updated. These rules impact curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the local level in all grade levels and many content areas. Specific review sessions are being conducted to obtain feedback directly from practicing educators in our local schools.
The online September 12th session will provide North Country educators with the opportunity to learn about ED Rules 306, impact these rules have on teaching, review suggested changes, and provide feedback on the revisions. All feedback will be synthesized and presented on behalf of NH educators at a state board meeting in late September.
There is no cost for this session and educators will receive 2 hours of professional learning credit. This is an opportunity for educators to increase their own knowledge and application of how ED 306 standards support teaching and learning and provide important feedback on the future of public school expectations.
Facilitator: Christine Downing, current Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Cornish, Plainfield and Grantham School Districts; and former school improvement coach, Common Core Consultant, and Mathematics Specialist for NH Department of Education.
Date/time: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: Register for this session via this link: https://forms.gle/6B6y6JRE2S6sKGdS6. Please complete registration by September 8th. Once your registration is received, you will receive (via email) further instructions regarding the zoom link and access to materials.
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Purposeful Play, Book Group
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Shelli Roberts and Annalisa Blake are facilitating a four-session series in October and November from 6:00-7:30 pm to discuss the b ook, Purposeful Play: A Teacher’s Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day. The book is very readable at approximately 150 pages. It has three sections, and the first three of the meetings in each session will cover a section. Then the 4th meeting will pull it all together. The book will be sent to you in time to read section one before the first meeting.
Questions should be directed to Andrea Muller, Coos Coalition for Young Children & Families SEL Strategy Manager, at mullerac22@gmail.com.
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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. 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.)
Dates: Friday/Saturday September 22 & 23 and 29 & 30, 2023
Location: White Mountains Community College, Berlin, NH
Registration: https://granite.chessineducation.us/
Registration Deadline: September 18th
Important Note: NH Teachers can ignore pricing below. Apply the 100% off coupon code “Granite 2023” during the “Express Register” process to bypass payment processing.
Questions: Please contact Paul Roberts, Chess in Education NE Event Organizer, at paulroberts@chessineducation.us.
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SEL School Coordinator through NCHC
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Anne-Marie Gagne recently joined the team with the North Country Health Consortium as the School Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator for Coos and Northern Grafton Counties. The Consortium’s SEL programs specialize in supporting schools with North Country Student Wellness and SEL Support Programs. Anne-Marie is a resource to increase awareness and understanding with schools of the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) within the community, and the benefits that being Trauma Sensitive can bring to schools. She collaborates with educators to coordinate delivery of their SEL supports, train staff on programs that will improve student social-emotional development, help to develop schools Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and identify and advance effective research-based ways to promote SEL in the North Country.
Anne-Marie is active within the community. She serves as a member of the North Country Partnership for Social Emotional Learning (NCP4SEL) work group, Region 7 Community Collaborative, Coos Coalition for Young Children and Families (CCFYCF) Professional Development (PD) Workgroup, and a former Board Member for the Family Resource Center. Anne-Marie is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) serving both adults and children, enjoys walking along the river, hiking, kayaking, biking, knitting, reading to young children, and spending time with family. Her passion lies in equipping all - young and old - with strategies to face life’s challenges with compassion and hope.
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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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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 in recent years, 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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Para II Licensure through Portfolio Assessment
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Are you or someone you know looking to get a Paraprofessional II licensure? NHTI is offering an 8-week online portfolio course October 23 to December 16 which is structured to individualize your needs while providing support to meet state requirements. For more information, contact Cynthia Lucero at clucero@ccsnh.edu or register here.
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SteelDays is the annual celebration of the structural steel industry, sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction and hosted by its members and partners. SteelDays offers events throughout the country for AEC professionals, faculty and students, and the public to see firsthand how the vibrant U.S. structural steel industry works to build our country's buildings and bridges. Students will learn about the industry's latest technologies ranging from improvements in the properties of steel to better equipment and new communication and design tools.
Capone Iron Corporation in Berlin, NH will host the New England SteelDay event on October 20th. Middle and high schools are invited to participate. Contact Lucie Kinney at l.kinney@caponeiron.com to register your school. Learn more about SteelDays at https://www.aisc.org/steelday/
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Manchester, New Hampshire, has become a hub for the rapidly growing field of biofabrication, the production of human tissues from organic and synthetic sources. Expanding this life-changing industry requires a diverse workforce in advanced manufacturing, biology, biotechnology, computer science, data analytics, engineering, information technology and more. Through hands-on learning, the STEM-MoBILE seeks to educate people of all ages about biofabrication and the exciting, lucrative career opportunities in this world-changing field.
To promote career opportunities in this exciting new field of biofabrication, the STEM-MoBILE (STEM Mobile Biofabrication Integrated Lab Experience) will be a traveling to schools and communities in the North Country. Stay turned to learn more about how to bring this mobile lab to your school or community to introduce the cutting-edge field of biofabrication.
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Science Webinars from NHSTA and NHEE
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Free online workshop hosted by NHED's Office of Social & Emotional Welness
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Building a Foundation of Trust with Parenting Adults
September 12th: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
September 19th: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Cultivating trust can be a slow process, particularly when working with historically marginalized communities and those that have experienced trauma. However, if approached authentically, there are practical ways to begin that lay a foundation that will lead to deep, mutual trust.
Welcoming Diverse Families as Value Stakeholders
September 13th: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
September 25th: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
This workshop explores ways you can approach helping all families feel welcomed and engaged with your organization, regardless of their age, abilities, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural or ethnic background, or other differences.
Building Relationships with Families That Have Experienced Trauma
September 11th: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
September 18th: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Trauma includes experiencing or witnessing violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, incarceration, and similar issues that can have a deep and long-lasting impact on families. Though most family-serving practitioners are not equipped to treat trauma, you can nurture relationships with those who have experienced trauma in ways that are reassuring and healing and avoid interactions that may trigger trauma-related responses.
Register online
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Make Friends with Fractions Workshop
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Do your students love fractions? Or do they view them with wary respect? What about yourself – do you look forward to teaching topics related to fractions? Standards place strong emphasis on developing conceptual understanding of fractions. This workshop will offer innovative and engaging ways to help your students develop solid understanding of the concepts. This workshop is primarily for grades 3 - 7 teachers, but all are welcome.
September 21, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Concord at NH Education Department, 25 Hall St.
October 5, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 PM at TBD location in the Seacoast area
November 2, 2023 from 4:00 -6:00 PM at Nashua at Rivier University
Please email any questions to Anne Wallace at Anne.K.Wallace@doe.nh.gov or to Natalya Vinogradova, NHTM President, at nhtmpresident@nhmathteachers.org
Register online
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Nominations for PAEMST for K-6 open until January 8th
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 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation’s highest honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science. The PAEMST program also honors teachers for their dedication to improving education and inspiring students in mathematics and science. In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the award program is to exemplify the highest standards of mathematics and science teaching. This program acknowledges educators who are models in both their classrooms and in their communities.
The Awards were established by Congress in 1983, the President may recognize up to 108 exemplary teachers each year. The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Presidential Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President; a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities; and, a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.
The PAEMST program provides teachers an excellent opportunity to apply for an additional growth opportunity or nominate a colleague who deserves to be recognized for STEM teaching.
Learn more at https://paemst.nsf.gov/
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Saturday morning physics for high school students
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Fermilab is once again hosting its popular Saturday Morning Physics program for high school students. Students can participate in person or virtually.
The free program, consisting of lectures, tours, and panel presentations, will run on 11 consecutive Saturdays from September 23-December 9, 2023 (no class on November 25), and will provide participants with an introduction to the science being done at Fermilab. Each week builds on previous weeks; students completing the program will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment.
For more information and a student registration link (registration is required), visit https://saturdaymorningphysics.fnal.gov.
Introduced to Fermilab in 1980 by then-director Leon M. Lederman, the Saturday Morning Physics program has brought expanded physics topics to thousands of local high school students through a dedicated team of physicist educators.
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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.
We Are the North Country
Learn more about the We Are the North Country campaign of the Coos Coalition for Young Children and Families.
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Employment Opportunities in North Country Schools
Find education-related employment opportunities at teachnorth.org.
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
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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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