Want to keep our computer science students in the area? Just look at the number of jobs available in computer science in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, & Texas. Go to https://code.org/promote to see other states and stats! Call SWPRSC to get information on CodeCombat!
Learn how to administer, interpret and use FastBridge effectively and efficiently within your system.
This 12-hour training includes key functionality, as well as resources for continued support.
Think about what the world today would be like without computer science professionals? It's difficult to think of things you use that do not have some kind of technology built in. We're grateful to the CS professionals who do the coding and engineering to make life easier.
Join the SW KS LiNK Grant Virtual Conference to hear distinguished speakers share instructional practices that are effective whether teaching in a face-to-face, hybrid or remote learning environment. Register at swprsc.org
We know we need more computer science majors, so how do we get them? Introducing students to computer science by creating a class website could be a start! Try Wix, Square Space, or WordPress to introduce students to HTML & website creation!
Another chance is available for Dyslexia training! Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet the requirement for all K-6 teachers, SPED teachers, and middle/high school ELA teachers to be trained on Dyslexia by participating in this workshop. Register at swprsc.org.
Happy Early New Year! MNU is celebrating early by offering a tuition discount to everyone who begins a new, qualifying accelerated degree program or certificate in January, 2021. Also offering the application at no cost, & will order transcripts.
Not only are computer science majors in high demand but their earnings are typically higher than most majors in college. There are a lot of innovative games & apps to teach kids to code. Go to https://www.stemvillage.com/blog/10-best-games-to-teach-your-kids-to-code for ideas!
Are you an educator in #Kansas? Download all the resources you need to ensure your school can effectively and safely manage students, educators, staff, and visitors when they’re on-site: https://kansasteachingandleadingproject.org/ #NavigatingChange #education #KSDE
Are there students in your classes who do not respond positively to instruction? Are there students in your school who are on the ineligible list over and over? Student Intervention Teams (SIT) can and do make the difference. Register to learn about SIT at swprsc.org.
Planning for 2021? Make sure you mark June 7, 2021 as busy! See and hear Tom Murray live at SWPRSC! You won't want to miss it!
Computer Science Education Week starts today! Want to introduce your kids or students to computer science? Join millions around the globe this week in an Hour of Code. Hour of Code was created by Code.org to introduce kids to Computer Science through an hour-long coding activity.
New challenge (week #2) for SWPRSC's Virtual STEAM Camp will drop Monday! Don't forget to upload and tag your photos of students participating in the challenges with #swpvirtualsteamcamp to be entered for badges and entries for the prize drawing!
Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday season!!
A common challenge for secondary content teachers is showing students how to learn with discipline-specific-texts, especially when some of their students struggle with literacy tasks in an academic context. Register for this timely workshop at swprsc.org.
Join the SW KS LiNK Grant Virtual Conference to hear distinguished speakers share instructional practices that are effective whether teaching in a face-to-face, hybrid or remote learning environment. Register at swprsc.org
Dyslexia training aimed at MS & HS! This training is NOT required but will enhance all instruction at the middle and high school levels for struggling readers and those with characteristics of dyslexia. Register at swprsc.org. Virtual option only.
Thank you to Jean Clifford (KSBOE), for coming to the SW KS Superintendents Council in Sublette on this blustery day! Deputy Commissioner Brad Neuenswander brought updates to the group as well! Kim Mauk, CEO of SWPRSC discussed IPS PLNs & upcoming work in CTE. #KSDE #swplains
Share resources & network with colleagues at the Title I Cadre. Register today at swprsc.org to explore new tech resources, dialogue around current "hot topics", discover new resources to use with at-risk students. Register today for Friday's cadre!
Thank you to Jean Clifford (KSBOE), for coming to the NW KS Administrators Council in Oakley today! Also to Deputy Commissioner Brad Neuenswander for bringing updates to the group! #KSDE #swplains
