We had a collaborative workshop exploring the new Computer Science standards today at GFESC. They engaged in guided discussions and explored how AI tools can enhance your planning process. Participants left with practical strategies and dedicated planning time to implement these standards in their classrooms.
#GFESC #ComputerScience
Special Education Eligibility training is going on now at GFESC! Thanks Rebecca Ballard for instructing this workshop on breaking down the eligibility categories, discussing referral characteristics, required evaluation components, and possible interventions/classroom recommendations. #GFESC #SpecialEducation
Candice Cumbie taught teachers how to take their math to the next level today in her workshop! Her session was designed to empower educators with innovative strategies for building fluency in multiplication and division of whole numbers.
#MathFluency #GFESC
Up to two-thirds of U.S. children have experienced at least one type of serious childhood trauma, including abuse, neglect, natural disaster, or experiencing or witnessing violence.
Today at GFESC, Kris Shinn led a very informative workshop that touched on the following objectives:
- How to identify resilience in your students
- Learning to identify traumatic behaviors
- Creating a constant classroom structure
- Teaching students self-care and learning self resilience strategies for educators
We've had Stacey Mahurin here at GFESC these past two days instructing a course on Accurate Administration and Scoring of Level II Assessments. It focused on the general principles for administering and scoring standardized assessments. Participants also learned specific administration/scoring guidelines for several commonly administered assessments for identifying characteristics of dyslexia. Thank you Stacey!
#growingBETTERtogether #GFESC
Tier 1 Training with Dr. Karla Neathery at GFESC this morning!
Thank you Jodee Flatte for instructing today's workshop on Demystifying Writing. It provided participants with a sequential method of teaching writing focused on providing students with concrete steps and patterns to improve their writing skills. #GFESC #WritingSkills
ESC's kicked off the ADE Summit with a breakout session for Beginning Administrators. We look forward to with these new school leaders!
ArPEP days 1-2 in the books 📚
This great group of educators is getting Day 1 ready.
A supportive and caring community of teachers is important! In today's session led by UAFS Early Childhood, they covered:
- the importance of teamwork
- strategies that support teamwork
- strategies for building relationships
- building resilience in children
- involving preschool children in discovery activities
- setting up discovery centers
Children are our future! ⭐️ #LearningBETTERtogether
Jeff Whittingham was on campus today at GFESC! This morning he led a workshop on using Artificial Intelligence websites to help teachers prepare writing lessons and how to help guide students in the use of AI in writing assignments. This afternoon, his workshop was a Booktalk - which contained a discussion of approximately 85 middle school and young adult books with an overview of each. Very informative, thank you Jeff! #AI #BookTalk #GFESC
Yesterday at GFESC- Katelyn Chambers hosted a small workshop on campus for Glucagon and Insulin Training. This provided an overview for the school nurses on how to implement diabetes care training to non-clinical school staff within their district. #LearningTogether #BetterTogether
We had Dr. Robin Finley here at GFESC today! This morning she held a workshop on Keeping Kids Safe in a Cyber World and this afternoon she held a workshop on AI in Education. Both very important in our ever-changing world of technology. Thank you Robin! #GFESC
New Superintendent Mentoring training provided by Education Service Cooperatives with partnership by DESE. We’re so proud of Mr. Mahan and happy he is able to participate. A very special thanks to Dr. Hopkins for presenting! #LeadershipLivesHere
Instructor Karen Grady had a busy week on campus at GFESC last week. Her workshops focused on how AI Tools can help streamline classroom management, getting help with individualized student plans and activities, and empowering SPED teachers to meet the unique needs of their students using the AI Tools. She also held a workshop on CPI training to help promote the best possible care, welfare, and safety for anyone involved in a crisis situation. We are so thankful for her dedication and knowledge! #AITools #GFESC #growingBETTERtogether
In OpenSciEd classrooms, teaching science isn’t just about facts and figures; it’s about creating a science learning experience that sparks your students curiosity and captures their imagination. Thank you to Amber Cobb for bringing this workshop to GFESC and giving the teachers in our area the best foundation for science learning in middle school and beyond! #OpenSciEd
Phonics instruction plays a fundamental role in teaching students how to read. In this two day workshop, 3-6 RISE participants learned how the science of reading supports that statement. Thank you to Catherine Misfeldt, Casey Wade, and Lauren Cockrell for all your hard work to help close the gap in foundational reading skills!! #growingBETTERtogether #RISE
GFESC held a very informative AHA CPR Instructor Training session today. They taught a combined course on BLS and HeartSaver instructions. Big thanks to Katelyn Chambers and Joshua Edwards!
We had a great group of teacher's today working with DESE leaders to Utilize ATLAS Data and Resources to Support Instruction.
This year's Math Camp was a two day workshop hosted by Candice Cumbie!
Day one focused on exploring a variety of proven math routines and how they are designed to foster student engagement, encourage mathematical thinking, and promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
Day two was spent exploring the details of our state standards, reviewing our curriculum, internalizing lessons and preparing for the exciting upcoming year ahead! #GFESC #MathTeachers
