The View from Up Here! As the beautiful visions of autumn fill our hearts and minds with a sense of awe and appreciation, we pause to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of such a breathtaking season! It is easy to forget that such beauty and grandeur also exists in our classrooms each day. From the sounds of holiday music being practiced in the band room to the sights of little ones reading with each other on the carpet, to the smell of hot lunches in the cafeteria as children talk and laugh over a shared meal....these are the moments of awe and appreciation that make our lives as educators complete. In the hustle and bustle of new norms and the inevitable changes in school climate, let's all take a moment to stop and enjoy the view from where we are. It can be simple, but it can also be glorious! The Reich College of Education joins you in enjoying the view! We smile as we pass by students in bustling classrooms, watch pumpkins exploding in live science labs, see professors gathering for coffee, note classes being taught on the lawn, pass families who are now touring and making future plans....What a sight, what a pleasure, and what a difference a year makes! As we pause to connect and reflect this month, we want to continue to keep you abreast of the beautiful things happening in our RCOE and around our region and state. Check out our weekly October Connected newsletters from the Office of the Dean to stay in touch! And don't forget to enjoy the view! October 5, 2021 Connected October 12, 2021 Fall Break October 19, 2021 Connected October 26, 2021 Connected Dr. Betsy Rosenbalm, NBCT Public School Partnership, Director NC New Teacher Support Program, Regional Director Reich College of Eduction, Office 404 G Appalachian State University* (704) 657-0764 rosenbalmem@appstate.edu |
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Mountaineer Readers Update Congratulations to the following 2021 Mountaineer Readers Winners! Our TOP STUDENT WINNERS will be celebrated at an App State football game on Nov. 13th AND we will also record them in a joint Zoom meeting at 1pm on Monday, November 8th. We will record these students together, waving at the camera, because this will then be projected on the Jumbotron at the November 13th football game for all to see! 
Our TOP SCHOOL will receive a VIRTUAL pep rally from App State Athletics! I will contact this school to set up the day, time, and details of this event! Congratulations to the following school! 
Our two TOP CLASSROOMS will receive either a class pizza party or ice cream party. I will contact these schools and classrooms to set up the day, time, and details of these events. Congratulations to the following classrooms! 
Our next TOP SCHOOLS (#4-#9) (not enough classroom information was provided at this time to do #4-#9 classrooms) will receive a personalized inspirational video from App State Athletics. I will contact these schools to determine what their video theme preferences are (i.e. Stay in school!, Focus on reading!, etc.) Congratulations to the following schools! 
A VERY SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT to all of our Public School Partnership Media Coordinators for all of your support and engagement in the Mountaineer Readers Program! We appreciate you! |
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PSP Mini-Grant Update! Can YOU use up to $1000 for classroom needs? The Appalachian State University Fall Partnership Mini-Grants are being processed now and winners will be announced next month! Spring 2022 Mini-Grant Applications are now available and due by February 25, 2022. The purpose of such grants is to create opportunities for teachers and Faculty to work together on sustainable, innovative projects for the classroom and beyond! Hear what one local teacher had to say about her Mini-Grant experience: "I just wanted to thank you again--SO much-- for the PSP Grant Funds for our reading nook. It has been an incredible success! The kids now gravitate to the area during their downtimes, whereas last year the reading area wasn't even on their radar. The combination of the bean bags and the quality, high-interest board books has made a phenomenal difference! Great things are happening!" (see pic above!) To apply for a mini-grant for up to $1000 towards a classroom project or research initiative in our region, please complete this form by February 28, 2022. |
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NBCTApps Support Group If you are considering embarking on the National Board Certification process for yourself this year, check out our FREE VIRTUAL upcoming support events in the coming months! Sign up to attend at the link below! Our schedule of virtual offerings includes:
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November 8, 2021 (3:45-5:15): Three Types of Effective Writing
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December 13, 2021: NBPTS Panel (Q&A with newly certified and/or renewal candidates)
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Winter Break: Work on your own (Reading, writing, and editing with your NBCT mentors/ on your own)
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January 10, 2022 (3:45-5:15): Content-Specific Meetings
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February 14, 2022 (3:45-5:15): Tips and Tricks from the National Board Office!
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March 14, 2022 (3:45-5:15): Self Assessment and Self-Care Processes; Content-Specific Meetings
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April 11, 2022 (3:45-5:15): Finalizing Products & the e-Portfolio; Content-Specific Meetings
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May 9, 2022 (3:45-5:15): Celebration of Submission!
Please fill out this brief registration survey to take advantage of these great supports! You will be contacted with more information via email, upon completion of this form. Interested Candidates Complete THIS Form! |
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Helpful Resources!
from: https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/ready-set-success-a-formula-for-leading-schools-with-love (ASCD Publication) 
from Solution Tree #atPLC Magazine, the Winter 2017 Issue |
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Engaging Opportunities for YOU! 1) RCOE Doctoral Symposium The Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) Doctoral Program in Education Leadership will host the 2021 Doctoral Symposium virtually on Thursday, November 4, and Friday, November 5. Both days will feature concurrent sessions and professional development from RCOE faculty, doctoral program alumni, and current doctoral candidates. The 2021 Alice Phobe Naylor Dissertation Award will be presented on Friday. For full descriptions, please review the online event schedule. Date: Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5 Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Zoom (please register to receive links to the sessions) Register here! For disability accommodation, visit odr.appstate.edu. 
2) 70th NC EC Conference, Nov. 17-19, 2021 Because of current COVID-19 rates, and to protect attendees and staff, registrations will be limited. No on-site registration will be accepted. Registration deadline closes Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3EZs9zN. 
3) RCOE Mathematics and Science Center PD Offerings! 
4) Upcoming NWRESA PD Opportunities Fall 2021 
5) NCCAT's Fall Offerings 
6) NCVirtual's Free Teacher Online Training 
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Do YOU Want to Be a Leader?? Applications will soon be released for the 2022-2024 NC Principal Fellows Program at Appalachian State University. The App State Principal Fellows Program is a two-year program to prepare outstanding educators to serve as school administrators in NC Public Schools. The NC Principal Fellows Program provides participants with:
- Full in-state tuition and fees for the entire Masters in School Administration degree program over a 2 year period.
- Salary replacement during the second year for the 10-month, full-time internship at the salary level commensurate to the position they hold in 2021-2022 (plus any relevant step increases, supplements, and raises).
- Extended leadership opportunities in 12 partnering districts
......and so many more opportunities to network, grow, & expand horizons! Participation in the Principal Fellows Program requires a commitment of service for 4 years in a NC public school as a school administrator, and candidates must repay the grant through service. Application Deadlines:
- Step 1: Application due to the Districts - January 31, 2022
- Step 2: Application due to App State Graduate School (MSA Program) - March 7, 2022
The Appalachian State Principal Fellows Program is a partnership between Appalachian State University and Watauga County Schools, Ashe County Schools, Alleghany County Schools, Alexander County Schools, Avery County Schools, Caldwell County Schools, Burke County Schools, Newton-Conover Schools, Elkin-City Schools, Wilkes County Schools, Appalachian State Lab Schools, and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. See your school district's Partnership Point Person for an application and more information!
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2021-22 PSP Governing Board Meeting Dates
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Dec 3rd, 10am to 1pm (lunch will be served)
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Feb 11th, 10 to 1pm (lunch will be served)
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April 29th, 10am to 1pm (lunch will be served)
We will plan to meet in Room 417 in the RCOE, with an optional Zoom link for those who still prefer to meet virtually. 2021-22 AppVisory & Program Advisory Team Meeting Dates
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(Room 124, RCOE) AppVisory Board (November 16, 2021 from 4pm to 6pm)
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(Virtual) Program Advisory Teams (February 22, 2022 from 4pm to 5:30pm)
- (Virtual) AppVisory Board (April 5, 2021 from 4pm to 5:30pm)
- (Room 124, RCOE) AppVisory Board Reception (May 3, 2021 from 4pm to 6pm)
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Reading Research Opportunity Dear Teachers, Drs. Rebecca Jordan and Ashley Pennell from Appalachian State University are writing to ask for fifteen (15) minutes of your time to complete a survey that will better help us understand in-service teachers’ experience, knowledge, and perceptions regarding early literacy instruction. As a thank you for your time, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of 50 award-winning children’s titles that will be shipped directly to you! All teachers who complete the survey by October 31st will be entered into a drawing for one of fifty award-winning children’s books. Please use the following link to access the survey: https://appstate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etli3A7i56X8902 The benefits to participating are (1) the opportunity to win a new award-winning book for your classroom and (2) participation in advancing teacher professionalization and combating voices demeaning teacher knowledge and experiences regarding early literacy. There is no risk to your participation as your responses will never be linked to you personally and you can withdraw your consent to participate at any time. If you have any questions, please contact Principal Investigators Rebecca Jordan and/or Ashley Pennell using the contact information below. Sincerely, Rebecca Lee Payne Jordan, PhD & Ashley E. Pennell, Ed.D. Assistant Professors of Reading Education Reich College of Education Appalachian State University paynejordanrl@appstate.edu pennellae@appstate.edu |
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| Mailing address: Appalachian State University, 493 Ridgeway Ave, Statesville, NC, 28677, US
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