4th graders at Letcher Elementary School Utilizing their journals during their Math class!

Kindergarten student at LES and his wonderful Journal entry!

ACT Teams, join us for a Network work day on Monday. Share your theory of of action, get feedback, facilitative coaching from KVEC, etc. See you at 10:00….if you haven’t registered and want to attend, send me an email so I can be sure we have enough resources!

Knoster’s Change Model https://practices.learningaccelerator.org/strategies/tool-knoster-model-for-managing-complex-change

Enjoyed the day working with Cassandra at SFES working on our school’s plan!!!!

https://www.twitch.tv/thehollergaming
Hey y’all, check out the Holler stream on Thursday and Friday afternoon! Go ahead and hit that heart button on the twitch page so you can be alerted when we go live.

KVEC Announces 2018-2019 ACT Network Schools

Allen Elementary School

Betsy Layne High School

Breathitt County High School

Clinton County Middle

Fallsburg Elementary School

Flat Gap Elementary School

Highland-Turner Elementary

Jackson Independent

Johnson Central High School

Lawrence County High School

Letcher Elementary

Letcher…Read More

Remember, KVEC needs each team’s revised Theory of Action (including budget items) by April 30th!

Monday March 12 ACT Principals are invited to a SKYPE session for technical assistance with ACT (discuss Theory of Action, budget, networking, etc.). Email me if you did not receive SKYPE link.

The winner of the January Challenge is Courtney Kingsmore…if you haven’t checked out her posts…see them below…amazing space and well liked by the ACT Holler members!!

My students have enjoyed flex seating more than I could have ever imagined! I took a chance and dove into this full force this year and do not regret it one bit. My kids come in excited every day to choose their seats and are able to explain why they sat there each day. I have noticed more motivated kids with positive attitudes! They love their…Read More

In this video students share their thoughts on flex seating in the classroom

My students absolutely love flexible seating in the classroom. They know the expectations and hold one another accountable. I love using the chromebooks to take assessments. We use Google Classroom and have taken every test in Social Studies on Google Classroom this year! Students get both a computerized test portion as well as written portion.

Learning stations with flexible seating is one of my favorite teaching strategies. The students enjoy working with others on their level and collaborating on their learning targets. A positive, safe, kid, friendly learning environment makes the days pleasant. I love meeting with small groups of students to engage with them in conversations,…Read More

@jcarroll

Design Nearpod lessons and include a Flipgrid for student reflections.
https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/7sN6pUtsGI

Instructional Strategy Share-A-Thon!! Post the best Instructional Strategies you have seen or used yourself….The strategy with the most “favorites” and “comments” will win an Instructional Strategy Resource! Contest runs through January 2nd. Winner announced on January 3rd.

Welcome to all the new members!! Check out the media/documents tab if you are looking for our timeline or any other resources. Don’t see something you need? Let me know!

hi guys from PES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Common Core Placemats posted in Media.

Be sure you have marked your calendars and set your reminders for the Act Twitter Chats…Third thursday of every month 8:00-8:30 pm. Follow #kvecact for the stream.

Act Summer Launch is scheduled for July 20-21 at HCTC. Launch materials, resources, tools and strategies will be posted here.

Act Launch will be July 20-21 at Hazard Community and Technical College in room 123E.
Dress is casual and comfortable. Two days of learning, networking, and planning.

Knott central, i like the activity you all done.

Harlan county, nice talking

Where I am From: Bryan
I am from the mountains, from dirtbikes and bottles water.
I am from the double wide.
I am from the trees, the roses.
I am from basketball and tall, from Ricky and Jennifer and Adams.
I am from the food and plates.
From sit down and stand standing.
I am from Pikeville, cornbread and chicken.
From the coal, the war, and the…Read More

Where I am From: Bryan
I am from the mountains, from dirtbikes and bottles water.
I am from the double wide.
I am from the trees, the roses.
I am from basketball and tall, from Ricky and Jennifer and Adams.
I am from the food and plates.
From sit down and stand standing.
I am from Pikeville, cornbread and chicken.
From the coal, the war, and the…Read More

Where I From By: Bailey Addington
I am from board games, from monopoly and yatzee.
I am from the wooden house, fun and exciting with the sounds of children’s laughter all around.
I am from the rose bushes in the yard, the apple tree on the hill.
I am from sunday family dinners and busy bodies.
from slones and huffs and mamaw edith.
I am from…Read More

Where I From By: Bailey Addington
I am from board games, from monopoly and yatzee.
I am from the wooden house, fun and exciting with the sounds of children’s laughter all around.
I am from the rose bushes in the yard, the apple tree on the hill.
I am from sunday family dinners and busy bodies.
from slones and huffs and mamaw edith.
I am from…Read More

I am from games, from call of duty and gta. I am from the hi hat.
I am from the tree plant, flower, natural item, the flower plant, flower.
I am from hunting and fixing food, from Liz and scoot.
I’m from KY 04242001, pizza and candy.
I am from hi-hat.

I am from chicken nugget, from pizza roll and cheese stick
I am from the white house
I am from roses and daisies
I am from brown hair and blue eyes from Candi and John
I am from the crazy and loud
From shut up and stop going over your data
I am from Jesus
I’m from Highlands, chicken and coke
From the I want my big toe and the cow named blue…Read More

I am from the bluegrass state, from Chevy and Ford.
I am from the front porch
I am from the Red Roses and Tall pine trees
I am from having singing get-togethers around the house, and the loving comfort of my family
From Douglass, and Rebecca, and siblings
I am from the arguments and stubborn people
From being the best i can be and standing up…Read More

i am from summer nights from playing cards and telling jokes
i am from small city
i am from trees and gardens
i am from waking up and eating breakfast, from Gregory, Betty, and Ellis
i am from the thoughtful and outgoing
from no cussing and come home at 9
i am from Little rock
i’m from Highlands hospital from cereal and ham
from the movie nights…Read More

I am from the woods, from febreze and tide.
I am from the bed. I am from the pink flower, the tall trees.
I am from spending time with my family on Christmas and the funny moments we share, from Terry and dustin and Nicole .
I am from arguments and know it all’s.
From eating healthy and brushing teeth.
I’m from Pikeville and Floyd county,…Read More

I am from a basketball court, where I’ve played countless hours with a basketball in my hand.
I am from a trailer with 3 bed rooms and 2 bathrooms.
I am from the hills, and all the living things in it are wild.
I am from long drives to the beach where my dad, tony and my mom, Liz, are always yelling at each other.
I am from the living room w…Read More

I am from cards, from goldfish and rummy.
I am from “the white house.”
I am from the honeysuckles, the daisies.
I am from Sunday breakfast and dark hair, from Renee and Jenett and Halbert.
I am from the head strong and vocal.
From “you don’t need anyone but me” and “I love you.”
I am from no religion because we do not need one.
I’m from the hills…Read More

I am from games, from memory cards and the triangle pegboard game.
I am from the redolent home.
I am from the lilies, the snapdragons.
I am from early breakfasts at grandmas and freckles, from Wilson’s and Brenda and Rex.
I am from stubbornness and bluntness.
From I’m sorry and I love you.
I’m from Dalton, Georgia, pecan pie and sweet tea.
From…Read More

I am from Disney movies from monster inc and finding nemo.
I am from the house on the side of the road small and white with the sound of cars passing by.
I am from the Daisy’s and the pines.
I am from lazy sundays and brown eyes from Jessica and Judy and Minerva.
I am from the kind hearts and open minds.
From don’t touch that and put that…Read More

I am from snow days, from four wheeler, and double wide
I am from small houses
i am the honeysuckles, the trees
i am from brown eyes and brown hair, from Kathy, Alberta, and Belinda
I am from the sharing and loving
from no bad words and stop crying about it
i am from Drift Pentecostal Church
I am from highlands of Prestonburg, coke and…Read More

I am from the pouring rain, from the beat up chucks and star gazing in all weather.
I am from the warm home where the light in the hallway window is always on.
I am from pine trees and the Christmases we planted them.
I am from family breakfast and loud fights. The strong but understanding from David, from Dwight, and Edith.
I am from the short…Read More

I am from the mountains; from Lunchables and Deer Jerky.
I am from close friends and even closer family.
I am from fried chicken and roast beef, from banana pudding and potato salad.
I am from my mommy, named Betty but goes by Susie, my daddy, kind to everyone because he was raised that way, form my mamaw Bulah and my papaw James.
I am from…Read More

i am from the deer hunters and the cigarette smokers
I am from the woods and the hollows
I am from the tomatoes and the garden
I am from the wild game hunting and the early mornings
I am from Hunky Bill, and Randall and Cheryl Evans
I am from the hollows and creeks of Kentucky
I am from the lil man and the short shocker
I am from McDowell…Read More

I am from Osborne Branch from mountain dew and four wheelers
I am from the tiny trailer that’s creepy at night
I am from the daises and the trees
I am from blue eyes and blonde hair from Anna, Jesse, and Littles
I am from the arguing and loving family
From eat it or wear it and don’t say shut up
I am from Freewill Baptist of Ligon that sits on…Read More