SOUTHWEST CENTER NEWS

February 2024


Updates from the SW Center and Educator Preparation Programs at KSC

KSC Graduate Education Virtual Open House

March 7th at 4:00 PM


Join us to learn more about our programs, including our NEW graduate Special Education Administrator program options leading to NH licensure!

REGISTER HERE

SAVE THE DATE!


We're excited to announce that the 2024 Summer Educators Institute will be held on Wednesday, July 31st at the KSC Alumni Center. Our theme this year is Engaging and Empowering Students, Teachers, and School Communities in Learning. Brooklyn Raney (One Trusted Adult) will be providing the keynote address.


Stay tuned for more information about a great lineup of presenters and workshop topics!

Regional Professional Learning Offerings

NH Reading Roundtable


Discovery Education, with NHED, is here to support reading and literacy in NH schools. Join an informal NH Reading Roundtable with Nancy Rose of Discovery Education and Kathleen McCaffery of NHED from 4-5 p.m. on February 22. This is an opportunity to learn about resources from NHED and Discovery Education, ask questions, share information and brainstorm with colleagues. Register here.

NH Education Department & 321 Insight Offer Free Online Training


New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics (NHTM)

Dine and Discuss

March 21, 2024 from 4.30 – 7.30 PM at the Grappone Center, Concord, NH


Keynote is Graham Fletcher with keynote address Teaching on the Edge of Understanding and at the Speed of Learning geared to all educators grades K – 12+.

REGISTER FOR DINE & DISCUSS

Are you looking for new strategies for your math lessons? Do you want new ideas to bring inspiration and excitement into those lessons? Join NHASCD, 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 FOR MATH CONFERENCE

Project ECHO


Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) transforms the way education and knowledge are delivered. This telementoring model uses video-conferencing technology to connect participants with experts at Dartmouth Health. ECHO® sessions use case-based learning to provide education. The result: patients get the right care, when they need it, close to home.


Recognizing and Responding to Youth in Distress ECHO

This interactive, web-based learning series will provide tools for school staff, coaches, and community youth leaders to better support the increased number of youth under stress and in distress.


March 12th - April 16th (weekly on Tuesdays)

REGISTER FOR PROJECT ECHO

High 5 Adventure Learning Center Job Opportunity



High 5's Edge of Leadership (EOL) Program is an approach to steward the social, emotional, and leadership development of all members of school communities. We’re seeking a Nonprofit Educational Department Manager who wants to join us full-time to support our team in bringing our powerful programming to students and educators within the region. Check out the job posting for more information and to apply.

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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!

Courses offered for 2.7 or 4 CEUs with fees starting at just $330. Contact Continuing-Ed@keene.edu for more information.



View a complete course listing

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