The Holler | Jenn Dyer | Holler Activity https://www.theholler.org/members/jenndyer/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Jenn Dyer is a member. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:27:27 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 deac2ed61671c9cd10571c9b14b0857b Ashley Taylor posted an update in the group Apps for Teachers: One of the best apps I have found this year is Teach Your […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/58572/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 01:11:34 -0400

One of the best apps I have found this year is Teach Your Monster to Read. My FMD students LOVE it! It is a game-based reading program. The website is always free and the app is $4.99, BUT is offered free every few months. If you sign up on the website, you’ll get an email when the app is on a discount or free offer. Even if you pay the $4.99,…Read More

]]> 0 5134a99aa97020f972287b11c71f4422 Anna Shepherd posted an update in the group Apps for Teachers: http://pbskids.org/apps/ https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/53906/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:46:04 -0400

http://pbskids.org/apps/

]]> 0 028752caa70117ac78a55c6a9e768819 Jennifer Carroll posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): Chapter from new Victoria Bernhardt book: Measuring What We […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/53107/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:54:42 -0400

Chapter from new Victoria Bernhardt book: Measuring What We Do In Schools
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/117021/chapters/Pulling-It-All-Together@-A-Case-Study.aspx?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_content=book&utm_campaign=measuringwhatwedoinschools-email-06122017

]]> 0 f22cda3814ff4f39ba15f8d645543db1 Michelle Martin posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: "Metacognition must be cultivated." -Abbie Combs. Love this!! https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/50299/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:39:43 -0500

“Metacognition must be cultivated.” -Abbie Combs. Love this!!

]]> 0 598ea578e77c619c191ea4dad3703b94 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Action Research: I have uploaded a summary document that outlines KVEC and […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/44213/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:10:29 -0500

I have uploaded a summary document that outlines KVEC and REL’s collaboration on the Action Research Process.

Beginning in 2013, the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) and partners across southeastern Kentucky established the Appalachian Renaissance Initiative (ARI) through a federal Race to the Top–District grant. ARI goals include i…Read More

]]> 0 05d5dedca98b797ea3f5927d702313df Abbie Combs posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: The second meeting of this cadre for the school year 2016-17 […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/44210/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:01:46 -0500

The second meeting of this cadre for the school year 2016-17 will be hosted at KVEC in Hazard, KY (KVEC building – 412 Roy Campbell, Hazard, KY 41701), on Tuesday, December 6th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

If you wish to participate, please, register using this link: h…Read More

]]> 0 3db4cce28eb79e45accbc7054329361f Abbie Combs posted an update in the group PGES: I just uploaded new documents for coaching beyond ratings on FfT. https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/44206/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:36:19 -0500

I just uploaded new documents for coaching beyond ratings on FfT.

]]> 0 c59e7c92e92bd5690a9167041413b730 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): I have just posted the PDAS Practitioner's Field Guide to […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/44200/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:14:49 -0500

I have just posted the PDAS Practitioner’s Field Guide to School Improvement. The PDAS is a well-defined set of principles, procedures and tools aimed to motivate schools and districts as they continually collect, analyze, communicate and use multiple measures of data to improve every aspect of school/district decision making. Implementing the…Read More

]]> 0 ede140fa6adfe6b60c71cdf9307f55fd Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): I just upload a great data tool that was developed by Pam Coe […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/44174/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:53:38 -0500

I just upload a great data tool that was developed by Pam Coe and shared with our KVEC special education department. Check it out.

]]> 0 2271184430d72e0f77f91ec23a45dc21 Emily posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Hola https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/41706/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:21:06 -0500

Hola

]]> 0 d86eaa9fe3b912522714ef296600ba5c Emily posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Hola https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/41702/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:21:02 -0500

Hola

]]> 0 213e37860ad2a0508a777dad693ada0a Dr. Michael C. Melton posted an update in the group Action Research: Amber Maggard and I have been conducting an empathy […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/40533/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:37:35 -0400

Amber Maggard and I have been conducting an empathy instructional study this semester. We hope to have some findings from our fall semester research by the end of December. We plan to replicate the study with a larger class in the spring semester.

]]> 0 a09abca5d77841396e5288076f96e555 mikka-lyn hall posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Hola! Buenas tardes! https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/38524/ Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:50:02 -0400

Hola! Buenas tardes!

]]> 0 70b29f6cf91c9e5784c1816ec78b4fc0 Camarones posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: sup nerds https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/34301/ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:25:43 -0400

sup nerds

]]> 0 51c67b9fc654c4aca55040a9ead6b27e Garry Henson posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Hola! https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/33093/ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:22:57 -0400

Hola!

]]> 0 89f2e974377e0f939b7d25320d71b6b3 Stephen posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Hola Me llamo Stephen just getting started in Spanish! https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/32931/ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:17:26 -0400

Hola Me llamo Stephen just getting started in Spanish!

]]> 0 9b061b908fcec3cbb0c84f2a6b451d72 Taylor Spurlock posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Hola! https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/32706/ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:07:45 -0400

Hola!

]]> 0 827624b41650103f5fe35537f31c1d93 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): It is so good to see you in the PDAS holler, Ann. I also […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31823/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:29:04 -0400

It is so good to see you in the PDAS holler, Ann. I also noticed that you are signed up for our Lee County PDAS orientation. It will be wonderful to see you there.

]]> 0 f643e5357fc30b19b621213f352a524d Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Action Research: Spread the word. The Action Research Summit is scheduled for […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31684/ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:09:21 -0400

Spread the word. The Action Research Summit is scheduled for April 12 at Pikeville Expo Center. This earlier date was chosen to avoid conflicts with state testing.

]]> 0 849d698ddb637baf3efed13e1b8d79d0 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Free Spanish big books to give away at our GC/WL training on […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31682/ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:02:14 -0400

Free Spanish big books to give away at our GC/WL training on August 30. Don’t miss out!

]]> 0 dc31fb919232fcba60a3d9ac008387df Abbie Combs posted an update in the group PGES: Initial Certification Training (first time evaporators of […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31618/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:46:06 -0400

Initial Certification Training (first time evaporators of certified staff) is scheduled for August 30 and 31 at Hazard Community college. Please register at KASA website.

]]> 0 64f15e6033eb155c339d4f813d72010b Abbie Combs posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: GC/WL meeting at KVEC on October 30th. Please register for […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31617/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:43:32 -0400

GC/WL meeting at KVEC on October 30th. Please register for lunch purposes.

]]> 0 987acd8353065b1d35ceff5729aebb37 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: GC/WL meeting at KVEC on October 30th. Please register for […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31616/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:43:05 -0400

GC/WL meeting at KVEC on October 30th. Please register for lunch purposes.

]]> 0 739d021206e4457c8ea1c08a29efc423 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): The first in a series of 4 PDAS 1/2 day orientations takes […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31614/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:39:54 -0400

The first in a series of 4 PDAS 1/2 day orientations takes place at KVEC Offices on Friday, August 26 form 9:00 to 12:00. Come learn how PDAS is a unique approach to data collection, analysis, and decision making.

]]> 0 21a2986cba451605f7157d12a371728e lindafrance posted an update in the group Action Research: In addition to all the great research projects emerging […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31553/ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:14:46 -0400

In addition to all the great research projects emerging across the region, I’m interested in learning more about David Chapman, Tristin Cunniff, and Jill Maynard’s music skills!! Research clearly connects music to math and literacy skills….look forward to meeting you. (Jill you are a musician, right?:)

]]> 1 dfd56f2e22092b21f26180355085b1dd Abbie Combs posted an update in the group PGES: The Student Voice window in Infinite Campus will be from […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31468/ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:28:08 -0400

The Student Voice window in Infinite Campus will be from September 1 through March 1. There will be two reporting periods, at the end of December and again in mid-March. Districts will schedule their own windows. More information will be forthcoming.
Peer observation on-line training is
available. Go to this link for more
information
Many of…Read More

]]> 0 010734ff7d7ed4e02761ddf7093e04b2 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Attached is the agenda for our August 30 Global […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31201/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:46:21 -0400

Attached is the agenda for our August 30 Global Competency/World Language Training at the KVEC offices. Spread the word.

]]> 0 95535dc43444ff94dfed6cd342b65ca5 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Enjoyed working with the Spanish group at the Fellows […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31189/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:12:25 -0400

Enjoyed working with the Spanish group at the Fellows training on Wednesday. The Holler Pan will be a great resource for world language/global competency.

Holler P.A.N.
P.A.N. Lead Tanya Turner
P.A.N. Fellows
Name: District:
Emmanuel Anama-Green Harlan
Maria Montano Breathitt
Tamara Kunkel Knott
Gloria Newsome Floyd

]]> 0 5a5b442595f70101bdcfd3549dc9c631 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): The Perpetual Data system orientation and two day training is […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31160/ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:50:22 -0400

The Perpetual Data system orientation and two day training is now scheduled.

]]> 0 63a4bb9503b8f993582c9a040e274099 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): PDAS INQUIRY CYCLE OVERVIEW https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31104/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:02:04 -0400

PDAS INQUIRY CYCLE OVERVIEW

]]> 0 df11ab8791414d88ac2a538f45e33168 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): PDAS Orientation Information https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31103/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:59:39 -0400

PDAS Orientation Information

]]> 0 f7398795fba7259a9e7909c7ec9036d6 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): PDAS Orientation Information https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31102/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:59:13 -0400

PDAS Orientation Information

]]> 0 71ee776db92b87f2f91a9bff1084006e Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): The KVEC Data team is looking forward to a great PDAS […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/31032/ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:06:59 -0400

The KVEC Data team is looking forward to a great PDAS orientation across the KVEC region. We will roll out the “nuts and bolts” of the Perpetual Data Analysis System and share tools and resources for implementation. If you think you would use a fresh look at using data for continuous school improvement come join us. Teams are welcome. Space is…Read More

]]> 0 e40203529ed6b7b4b314687e7fa307ee Andrea Parsons posted an update in the group Action Research: As part of our action research project, students were to […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/30326/ Tue, 24 May 2016 14:47:28 -0400

As part of our action research project, students were to conduct interviews of people in various age groups. They were to be paired with another student to discuss the interviews and find a problem to solve by creating an invention or modifying a product. Once the student pairs created a design, discussed it with their peers and other adults,…Read More

]]> 0 8ed3abd8d0333ff9a11982cf03aef118 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): PDAS Field Guide is a work in Progresss Abbie Combs uploaded […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/26951/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:50:41 -0500

PDAS Field Guide is a work in Progresss
Abbie Combs uploaded new file(s): pdas-field-guide-fall-2015-2.docx to Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS)

]]> 0 51598f67cec8d173fd917320d88dadb3 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): I just posted KDE (Rhonda Sims) PowerPoint with state […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/26287/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:41:03 -0400

I just posted KDE (Rhonda Sims) PowerPoint with state assessment updates. I am adding additional resources that I thought might be especially helpful at a district level.
Abbie Combs uploaded new file(s): big-picture-view-unbridled-learning-expanded.pptx, pie-chart-2014-2015-103114-rev-111414-jprather.pdf, pie-chart-2014-2015-103114-rev-111414-jpra…Read More

]]> 0 aaf1c2e691b08c9bd4b62668f982a16d Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): I was so happy that I was able to attend the annual Scott […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/26285/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:35:40 -0400

I was so happy that I was able to attend the annual Scott Trimble Workshop on Instruction and Assessment. I am posting a few resources from that workshop that might be especially beneficial to district DACs.
Abbie Combs uploaded new file(s): kde-kaac-2015.pptx to Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS)

]]> 0 6bfd8f4ec67cf3a3ad7c5c162b4e4ffa Emmanuel Bowman Anama-Green, Jr. posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: HARLAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL JUST HAD SOME GREAT DIA DE LOS […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/26108/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:15:05 -0400

HARLAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL JUST HAD SOME GREAT DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PREPARATIONS. WHAT IS YOUR SCHOOL DOING TO GET READY FOR THE BIG DAY?

]]> 0 9f4b00dfbcd973f7a8d4ff95edd40b26 Emmanuel Bowman Anama-Green, Jr. posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Any questions or positive things happening in your school […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/26105/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:02:53 -0400

Any questions or positive things happening in your school related to World Languages? Please let me know!! We have our KWLA Board Meeting in Lexington tomorrow and I’m the Regional Representative Liaison for the KWLA Board. Let me know and I’ll share your thoughts, questions, etc.!! Thanks so much! Bo 🙂

]]> 0 10929fd0ec51f45e91029e794246be68 Emmanuel Bowman Anama-Green, Jr. posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Hi all--Check out the docs I uploaded into this holler under […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/26103/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:01:20 -0400

Hi all–Check out the docs I uploaded into this holler under the “documents” section. They are to help with the new reqs for the program review. Hope this helps! 🙂

]]> 0 e9b7b7c02b7a56a70dba44f6eebdb414 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): Leslie group hard at […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/25175/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:57:11 -0400

Leslie group hard at work.
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]]> 0 73d93ece65a6d27566835e7642bfb19c Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): Dessie and Andi Phillips. […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/25172/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:39:31 -0400

Dessie and Andi Phillips.
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]]> 0 0191d8d32dc25e0dd8bc10a363be0d95 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): Jeff with Brad Geise. Brad works with the Victoria Benhardt […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/25171/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:36:12 -0400

Jeff with Brad Geise. Brad works with the Victoria Benhardt group. He has just published a new book, Using Questionnaire Data for Continuous School Improvement.
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]]> 0 cddfa7786b71b449f5bd844c15c5f4d2 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): Photos from the workshop. What a great two […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/25170/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:34:09 -0400

Photos from the workshop. What a great two days!
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]]> 0 f1e3047ed64492790a7aab3297ca96ee Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): It is finally here. We kick off our PDAS pilot with a two […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/24991/ Sun, 04 Oct 2015 10:07:54 -0400

It is finally here. We kick off our PDAS pilot with a two day training by California State University, Chico Research Foundation will present Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement Workshop. This workshop is about inspiring schools and school districts to commit to continuous school improvement by providing a framework that will result…Read More

]]> 1 f5962ac510645df6d14231ab217a1e51 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Action Research: How is Action Research a classroom […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/24519/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:33:53 -0400

How is Action Research a classroom benefit?
• Professionalize teaching
• Personalize learning
• Empower teachers
• Enhance motivation and effectiveness of school faculty
1. KVEC Action Research Builds the Reflective Practitioner
When individual teachers make a personal commitment to systematically collect data on their work, they are engagin…Read More

]]> 0 b1bb07b4e8ed987278c332ba99e697c8 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): We all probably feel change in the wind when it comes to […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/24322/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 22:28:15 -0400

We all probably feel change in the wind when it comes to student assessment. The attached report by Linda Darling-Hammond, Gene Wilhoit, and Linda Pittenger is an interesting read. The report recommends an accountability approach that focuses on a meaningful learning. You have probably heard it referred to as the 51st State Assessment. I would…Read More

]]> 2 02d1034cc12ef0fae2df58a5afb69677 Abbie Combs posted an update in the group Perpetual Data Analysis System (PDAS): I am a huge fan of Victoria Bernhardt. Currently I am […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/24308/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 22:10:53 -0400

I am a huge fan of Victoria Bernhardt. Currently I am reading “DATA, DATA, EVERYWHERE.”
The purpose of the book is to provide an overview of comprehensive data analysis within the context of Continuous School Improvement. It is a Companion to the Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement that we are using in the PDAS training. I would…Read More

]]> 0 ec5709b44317098b5983ba98fd0a1baf Rebecca Bowling posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: National Literacy Day with Shelby Valley High School and […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/24184/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 13:26:06 -0400

National Literacy Day with Shelby Valley High School and Valley Elementary! Students from Mrs. Oney’s Spanish Class at Shelby Valley HS planned this lesson with feeder schools, Valley Elementary and Dorton Elementary. 4 students from SV read a Spanish/English book to students from Dorton and Valley via the Mondopad. SV also send students to both…Read More

]]> 0 9019d0661cd056910705890538431297 Rebecca Bowling posted an update in the group WORLD LANGUAGE: Check out www.epals.com https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/24037/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 18:04:36 -0400

Check out http://www.epals.com

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