This is session #2 of the New Teacher Bootcamp 201 follow up sessions for new teachers in years 2 and beyond. Register at https://bit.ly/43q2Gh4
5 days ago, Traci Taylor
Explore how neuroscientists describe the "why" of play, learning and oral language development and then consider "how" early childhood educators can embed children's inquiry, cause and effect reasoning, problem-solving, and literacy within a learning platform of play. Register at https://bit.ly/3JPMK0V
5 days ago, Traci Taylor
First-year educators: Sign up for the SWPRSC New Teacher Bootcamp 101 series! Get skills & strategies on classroom management, lesson planning, differentiation, and more to thrive in your teaching career. Build your support network! Register at https://bit.ly/49McANL
6 days ago, Traci Taylor
Teaching time is precious—so why separate Social Studies and ELA when they can be more powerful together? Register for this session at https://bit.ly/47wfkfL
6 days ago, Traci Taylor
This is a day of networking and sharing of resources with other Title I colleagues. Join us by registering at https://bit.ly491jwGk with @swplains Maryjane White @Maryjan68005700
For paras & regular ed teachers: Boost support for ELs! Spend the day modeling best practices and learning student engagement/empowerment. We cover Language Acquisition Theory/Stages, Effective Feedback, and Cooperative Learning Strategies. Register at https://bit.ly/3Wq918g
6 days ago, Traci Taylor
Join @ksdehq HGSS PLCs! Focus on the Four Fundamentals (literacy, standards, assessment, & quality instruction) to design engaging, inquiry-based, and standards-aligned K-12 social studies. Elevate your practice and inspire students! https://bit.ly/4oqrJca
6 days ago, Traci Taylor
This week, SWKS Supts Council and the NWKS Admin Council celebrated the incredible career and upcoming retirement of our Kansas Education Commissioner, Dr. Randy Watson.
For those of us in Western Kansas, Randy has always been more than a commissioner; he is one of our own. From his days leading his local districts as a superintendent to his tireless advocacy in Topeka, he never forgot the unique spirit, challenges, and strengths of rural schools.
He led with a "Kansans Can" spirit, always reminding us that every student—regardless of their zip code—deserves a future full of opportunity. His legacy isn’t just in policy; it’s in the confidence he instilled in our teachers and the brighter futures he helped build for our children.
Thank you, Dr. Watson, for your steady hand, your visionary leadership, and your unwavering commitment to Western Kansas. You’ve left our schools stronger than you found them.
So glad to have KS Education Commissioner Dr Randy Watson @KsCommissioner @ksdehq for bringing KSDE updates @swplains @NKESCDF@davidlyounger
9 days ago, Traci Taylor
Thanks to Matt Argubright @nearpodmatt from @GetSchoolAI for discussing Best Practice: AI for Classrooms with us at yesterday's NWKS Admin Council @swplains @NKESCDF @davidlyounger
9 days ago, Traci Taylor
Thank you to @gabuie GA Buie @USA-Kansas for updates on Legislative Priorities for 2026 at yesterday's NWKS Admin Council @swplains @NKESCD @davidlyounger
9 days ago, Traci Taylor
Thanks to Dr Kevin Warner @KevinWarner_214 from Ulysses @UlyPubSchl and @swplains Maria Ortiz-Smith @m_ortizsmith for bringing us information on Biography Driven Instruction at NWKS Admin Council @NKESCDF@davidlyounger
10 days ago, Traci Taylor
Thanks to Dr Clayton Tatro for giving us information about "Racing Thru Life" and the work he's doing with students at NWKS Admin Council @swplains @NKESCDF @davidlyounger
10 days ago, Traci Taylor
Thanks to Angie Stallbaumer @KASBPublicEd for bringing information on KASB Policies Updates to @swplains @NKESCDF @davidlyounger NWKS Admin Council this morning!
10 days ago, Traci Taylor
First @NKESCDF @swplains @davidlyounger @KimberlyMauk NWKS Admin Council of the new year today in Oakley!
10 days ago, Traci Taylor
Thank you to @gabuie GA Buie @USA-Kansas for updates on Legislative Priorities for 2026 @swplains Supts Council today.
11 days ago, Traci Taylor
@swplains Supts Council heard from Opaal! Food Service @Opaafood this morning. Great information on their service and thank you for sponsoring our breakfast!
11 days ago, Traci Taylor
So happy to have KS Education Commissioner Dr Randy Watson @KsCommissioner @ksdehq for bringing KSDE updates @swplains Supts Council.
11 days ago, Traci Taylor
Thanks to Matt Argubright @nearpodmatt from @GetSchoolAI for discussing Best Practice: AI for Classrooms with us @swplains Supts Council!
