SOUTHWEST CENTER NEWS

December 2023


Updates from the SW Center and Educator Preparation Programs at KSC

Happy Holidays


Wishing you peace and joy throughout the holiday season and hoping you have time for reflection, rejuvenation, and relaxation.


As we approach the winter solstice, it's important to seek out light - from within ourselves, from others, and from nature. It reminds us of our purpose and our connection to the world.


"There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."

~ Amanda Gorman

 

Regional Professional Learning Opportunities

Are you looking for new strategies for your math lessons? Do you want new ideas to bring inspiration and excitement into those lessons? Join NHASD, in partnership with NHTM, for this full-day conference. Select from fifteen different sessions in addition to a keynote presentation by Dr. Steven Leinwand. Joining Dr. Leinwand will be Graham Fletcher, Kristin Hilty, Karolyn Wurster, and Dr. Kevin Mahoney.


Registration for the K-8 Conference ONLY is

  • NHASCD/NHTM Members – $325
  • Non-Member – $375


Bring a Team to the Conference and get every fifth registrant FREE. (All must register at the same time in order to get the discount). This discount applies only when registering for the K-8 Conference ONLY, not the Bundle.


REGISTER HERE

Navigating Challenging Dialogue Essentials

January 10, 2024


High 5 Adventure Learning Center, Brattleboro, VT


This workshop is for anyone who dreads, avoids, or is weighed down by challenging conversations in their work or personal life. You’ll learn the skills and strategies of Navigating Challenging Dialogue® as a tool for emotional self-management, engaging in difficult conversations, navigating conflict, and building trust.


Facilitator Beth Wonson is the founder of Navigating Challenging Dialogue®. Beth has a 20-year history of working with schools, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations to help them create a culture of clear and clean communication, even in circumstances where people don’t agree


The cost is $350 for a full-day workshop.


REGISTER HERE

Customized Courses and Programs

for Educators


The Southwest Center and Education Department at KSC can work with your school or district to design a program to meet your unique needs. Some examples of what's possible:


  • Teacher Academy cohorts to support newly hired teachers on site-based learning plans
  • Leadership Academy cohorts to develop teacher and school leadership skills
  • Consulting/coaching on a wide variety of topics including leadership and co-teaching


Contact Steve Bigaj if you're interested in learning more about these innovative initiatives!

SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR EDUCATOR SUPPORT AT
KEENE STATE COLLEGE
Contact: Steve Bigaj
sbigaj@keene.edu / 603-358-2782