You Can Do Virtually Anything! Hats off to all of our Public School Partners who are now transitioning to yet another plan for instruction this fall! You have proven that you can lead teachers and students successfully through one first day of school, so why not do it again this year? Your resilience and flexibility show that your leadership skills are based on a responsiveness to the needs of your students and community. You have proven that, "You can do virtually ANYTHING!" (Spotted on the marquee at Hardin Park School in Boone, NC!) Remember that your RCOE is here to help you navigate your school year, so please let us know how we can join you in your pursuit of excellence and equity for all! To find out how the RCOE has been covering virtually everything this fall, check out the RCOE Weekly "Connected" Newsletters, featuring news from our own Dean Spooner and published by our Communications Director, Rebekah Saylors, each week: Sept. 1 Issue Sept. 8 Issue Sept. 15 Issue Sept. 22 Issue Sept. 29 Issue To read more about what the RCOE is doing to prepare for and respond to the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners, see this Fall Planning link. 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 |
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Have you Heard About the
Partnership Leaders Council?
This year, the RCOE Public School Partnership is updating the way they look at leadership, feedback, and collaboration! Through the newly approved Partnership Leader's Council (PLC), we will achieve our goals of:
- connecting with partners in addition to the PSP Governing Board
- creating notable leadership opportunities within our PSP/RCOE
- building a two-way pipeline of communication and shared resources between our RCOE and the districts.
- providing training and support on topics of "Equity" for representatives of the districts
The Partnership Leaders Council will consist of 3-4 aspiring leaders in each of our PSP partnering districts, as well as student leaders in our education programs on campus. Members will apply to be a part of this group through a quick and easy application process. A form will be sent out to all PSP members to complete, if interested!
The PLC will meet at the RCOE or virtually, 3 to 4 times a year, and we will engage in:
- leadership training from our Department of Leadership and Educational Studies
- equity training from our RCOE Inclusive Excellence Team
- exposure to our programs and offerings from the university by way of guest speakers from across our campus
- panels of discussion on hot topics in public schools (with faculty and the CORE Revision Team invited to attend and discuss)
- a collaborative planning of a "Leadership Conference" hosted by the PSP for our partner districts
- a collaborative shared service project to bond and give back within our Partnership region
- a celebration in our last PLC which will include a final reception with Superintendents in the PSP Governing Board and Dean Spooner
Look for more information about how YOU can apply to be a part of this inaugural group of leaders in the weeks to come!
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Last Chance to Apply for a PSP Mini-Grant! How can YOU use up to $1000 for classroom needs? The Appalachian State University Partnership Mini Grants are intended to support collaborative projects between Appalachian State faculty members and our Public School Partnership members who are connected to practicums, clinical internships, professional development opportunities for teachers, and/or student learning activities in P-12 environments. The funding for such projects should not be used to take the place of current monies, but should be used to expand or refine existing efforts, and/or to begin new initiatives. Current partnership districts who are eligible for such grants are: Alleghany County, Alexander County, Ashe County, Avery County, Caldwell County, Burke County, Elkin City, Newton-Conover City, Watauga County, and Wilkes County Schools, as well as the NC School for the Deaf and the Appalachian State Academy at Middle Fork. To apply for a mini-grant for up to $1000 towards a classroom project or research project in our region, please complete this form by October 2, 2020: https://forms.gle/5sBomQri1kfAPKF28.
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NC New Teacher Support Program Save the Date: Fall NC NTSP e-Institute! We are excited to offer you information about the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program Fall 2020 Institute, occurring Oct. 26-29, 2020. We are aware that many school schedules are shifting, and we are responding with flexibility, grace and mercy. We hope you are able to make arrangements to attend desired sessions as your schedule allows. However, if you are unable to attend live events, you will have access to recorded sessions to view at your leisure!
- Session titles and times
- Registration is currently underway and the response has been tremendous!
- Our Agenda at a Glance provides a one-page roadmap to the times of breakout sessions, guest speakers and panel discussion.
- To identify sessions of interest, you can view Session titles and times and identify the NC NTSP coaches presenting the information.
- Descriptions of each session will be shared in the next communication.
- Direct links to the live events will be provided closer to the event.
- In response to teacher requests, NC NTSP will be providing access to Content Specific Support throughout the year.
- Learn more about the benefits of attending Institute.
Again, the event is free of charge for teachers enrolled in the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program during the 19-20 or 20-21 program year, but you have to register. Please contact Betsy Rosenbalm or Pat Conetta (conettap18@ecu.edu) if you have any questions. |
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NBCTApps National Board Support Group We had a successful 3rd event with the NBCTApps National Board Support Group on September 14th! We featured three NBCTs in our state as the expert presenters in the presentation: Using Technology Effectively/Constructing a Quality Video! Check out our additional support events in the coming months, and sign up to attend at the link below! Our upcoming schedule of virtual offerings includes:
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October 12, 2020 (3:45-5:15): NBPTS Panel (Q&A with newly certified and/or renewal candidates)
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November 9, 2020 (3:45-5:15): Three Types of Effective Writing
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December 2020: Work on your own (Reading, writing, and editing with your NBCT mentors/ on your own)
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January 11, 2021 (3:45-5:15): Content-Specific Meetings
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February 8, 2021 (3:45-5:15): Self-Assessment and Wellness Check
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March 8, 2021 (3:45-5:15): Content-Specific Meetings
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April 12, 2021 (3:45-5:15): Finalizing Products & the e-Portfolio
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May 10, 2021 (3:45-5:15): Celebration of Submission!
Please fill out this brief registration survey by September 14, 2020 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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Mountaineer Readers Update Thank you to the following schools for participating in the 2020 Mountaineer Readers Program! The winners of the awards and the announcements about the updated prizes and celebrations will be announced the first week of October! Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork Alexander County Schools:
- Ellendale Elementary
- Wittenburg Elementary
- Sugar Loaf Elementary
- Hiddenite Elementary
Alleghany County Schools:
Ashe County Schools:
- Westwood Elementary
- Blue Ridge Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary
Avery County Schools:
Burke County Schools:
- Valdese Elementary School
- Ray Childers Elementary School
Watauga County Schools:
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Relevant Instructional Resources!
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Engaging Opportunities for YOU! NW RESA PD Offerings: 1) Constructive Learning Design Coach Fest and NWRESA Coaching Academy 2) Remote Learning Mini Conference October 14 and 16 3) Upcoming PD Opportunities 3) Literacy for Leaders NCDPI PD Offerings: 1) The K-3 Literacy Virtual Learning Space of Support (SOS) This webinar will provide a demonstration of a new resource to support educators delivering literacy instruction in a virtual classroom. Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020; Time: 3:30 pm; Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3iMcNDr 2) A plethora of recent and developing activities to tap into! NCDPI COVID-19 Weekly Top Ten Online PD Offerings: 1) Learning Forward's pertinent virtual PD offerings can be found every Thursday here: supporting-educators-during-covid-19/ or here: investing-in-adult-learners-recruiting-supporting-and-retaining-educators-of-color-in-a-virtual-world/ 2) 2020 NC Educator Effectiveness System (NCEES) Webinars with registration links, descriptions, dates and times are posted on the NCEES Google site at https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/ncees-information-and-resource/webinars-2020-21. App State PD Offerings: 1) Craft Enrichment is running Visual Journaling this Fall 2020 for one Continuing Education Unit. This class is a great, fully online asynchronous option for teachers of all grades and content areas-- including guidance counselors and school leaders. There are benefits related to self-care for working professionals too, especially during this time. From the Craft Enrichment website: https://craftenrichment.appstate.edu/ Registration begins at noon on the dates below, and remains open until the class fills or until one week before the class begins, whichever comes first. Registration will only be possible after these posted starting dates, even though class dates may be posted earlier. 2) The James Center for Student Success and Advising and the Reich College of Education (RCOE) Inclusive Excellence Liaisons Team present Courageous Conversations: A Discussion with James Ford and E(race)ing Inequities in NC Public Schools. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Online (Sign-up to receive the Zoom link) |
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We Need YOUR Feedback! 1) The Professional Core Task Force in the Reich College of Education would like to collect your feedback on the best materials and resources for the newest courses being developed in our Educator Preparation Programs. We have created a form we would like to share with our P-12 Partners, which invites you to record any resources you use or think highly of that might align to the initiatives in one or more of the courses listed in the form below. We will take your ideas and feedback up until October 2, 2020, so please feel free to pass this form link on to your teachers and curriculum specialists/coaches to add resources to, as well. Thank you for your collaboration! Your Favorite Resources! 2) Octavia Little, our RCOE Associate Director of Admissions for Teacher Education, is working on recruiting for the Fall '21 class in this virtual environment. She is hoping to connect with schools who have Teacher Cadet programs/Future Teachers Of America that are part of our Public School Partnership. She would love to speak with these students to share what our programs and App State have to offer. If you have a Teacher Cadet program/Future Teachers Of America program in one or more of your schools, could you put down the contact information for those classes in the form below by October 1, 2020? Thank you so much! Teacher Cadet/Future Teachers Of America Form 3) The RCOE would like to provide professional development for pK-12 teachers, such as offerings from our "Tech for Equity" series. What topics would you see as beneficial to your teachers at this time? (Examples: Online classroom management, Group norms/engagement strategies, Inclusive online pedagogy, Accessibility, Strategies for ELL learners, Planning for hybrid instruction, Facilitating online group work, Utilizing the SAMR model for effective tech integration, and/or Creative uses of Padlet.) The format of the PD can include videos, synchronous, and/or asynchronous sessions. We are looking to supplement, not supplant, local efforts. Share your ideas and needs! PD Questionnaire |
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Graduate Certificate in Autism Now Offered at Appalachian Have you heard? Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education offers a certificate program for professionals who want to develop their expertise in autism. The certificate is 4 courses taught by internationally known faculty in the field of autism. It can be completed online in approximately one year. The program is suitable for special educators and other specialists, but it has also been very popular with general educators wanting to prepare themselves to meet the complex needs of their students. Participants will learn how to deliver behavioral, social, communication, and academic evidence-based practices and strategies. Autism is now considered a high-incidence disability and is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the US. Students with autism can be some of the most challenging to support and require skilled practitioners. https://online.appstate.edu/programs/id/autism-spectrum-disorders-certificate Want to learn more? Contact Susan Hedges at hedgessh@appstate.edu |
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PSP Governing Board Meeting Dates for 2020-2021 Superintendents, mark your calendars for the following dates from 10am to 2pm.
- Nov. 20, 2020
- Feb. 19 , 2021
- April 16, 2021
NOTE: We will meet virtually until further notice, due to social distancing guidelines. |
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App State Dates to Note October 2: Boyles Lecture Series October 2-3: WIELS October 12: National Board Support Meeting October 16: Student Teaching Regional Meeting 2 October 17: Open House October 19-24: Homecoming October 19-31: Spooky Duke October 22: Courageous Conversation with James Ford October 28: Global Symposium October 30: Student Teaching Seminar 3 October 30: Education Career Fair November 9: National Board Support Meeting November 12-13: Doctoral Symposium November 13: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Virtual Open House November 13: Student Teaching Regional Meeting 3 November 14: Mountaineer Readers/Education Game November 20: PSP Governing Board Meeting December 11: Commencement Ceremony January 30: Scholars Day |
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Mailing address: Appalachian State University, 493 Ridgeway Ave, Statesville, NC, 28677, US
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