Investing in People: Knott County’s Commitment
The district has officially launched a Professional Development Cadre for Aspiring Leaders, a new initiative designed to help educators who are ready to take the
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Harlan County Schools Integration Specialist Mike Scott, Superintendent Mike Howard and Assistant Superintendent Brent Roark conducted a test today by connecting with all schools via Lync and MondoPads in preparation for student council meetings, distance learning and distribution of information to faculty and staff. The test was a success and…Read More
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We would love to have you. The students will be meeting at 9:45 on Thursday.
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Harlan County is on the move!
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Thanks Jeff Hawkins and Abbie Combs for the comments. We appreciate it very much. We are trying!!!
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More than trying my friend – you’re DOING!
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The Student Senate members will meet with the middle school students at 9:45 on Thursday. The superintendent will be meeting with staff via the MondoPads and Lync right at 3:10 on Thursday. Hope you can join one or both.
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Thanks Jeff – I have to be in Pikeville that morning but might be able to get there by the afternoon event.
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Visited Salt Lake City Innovation College High School yesterday. It was amazing. This is a public school with total personalized learning. I loved seeing kids in charge of and designing their own learning. Students leave high school with an associate degree. I can’t wait to share.
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Sounds fantastic.
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Another great day at SIIS in Salt Lake City, This conference has been a wealth of information. I can’t wait to share what I have learned. Also scheduling Edivation training for the KVEC region. Edivation is the new PD. 360.
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Great group of people!
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KVEC team at School Improvement Network Conference in Salt Lake City. We are learning and the excitement is phenominal
Dr. Holliday was powerful and Kentucky is spotlighted for our progress and innovation.
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Hope you all have a great time! Hi to all and learn lots to share with us!
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What a team!
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I greatly enjoyed the presentations by Randy Scherer from High Tech High. I have a much better understanding of what it means to prepare project based learning as opposed to project oriented learning. His presentations made the concept “click” for me and I’m very excited about going back to my classroom and doing project based learning…Read More
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I am so glad to hear you say that. This was a take away for me too. I think I was a very good teachers but with our current learning I know I would be a much better teacher today. I would like to visit your classroom as you get into project based learning. Invite me out sometime.
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AWESOME. I’m so glad you liked it, Jason! I believe PBL can be a real game changer for kids. I think it is the way to go. Please keep us posted on how it goes and let us know if we can help in some way!
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PS I’d love to come visit too! Just say the word. 🙂
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That is brilliant Jeff. Thanks for sharing that update and great picture. I’ll call you next week to see if I can set up a time to come over next time you Lync up or maybe join via Lync. Talk to you later.