We are still completely virtual and I have not been able to see my students yet to share the bridge building supplies. I have been in contact with Mr. Bell who helped with ordering all of the materials through our district. He says there are some books for me at the board once we are back up and running (those would be for the heart application).

For Case Studies that captivate, I planned and purchased materials that would assist my students in learning material and being able to have visuals during our stint of online learning. We are using a series of NSTA Ebook Interactives to complete a unit on cellular transport. The interactive books have read alouds, learning checks, images that…Read More

So far, so good. After purchasing the items to complete my two grants I have seen that my new students are really drawn in by student choice in lab. I have had some difficulty getting them to “think inventively” early on, but am seeing that transition now.

We have completed the transport and efficiency part of our cell component (dialysis…Read More

Think About It, Then Talk About It: Content Driven Inquiry Leading to CER Strategies in Science

This grant has been designed around multiple investigations in which students will focus on core concepts of Cell Biology. First they will discover patterns of diffusion, which results from the random movement of molecules and other small particles.…Read More

Valuing Probeware and Energy in Biology (9-12th Grade)

In this particular proposal, I plan to purchase materials, lab and probeware basics, for students to complete an investigation and analysis on the major biological concept of cellular nutrition and energy obtainment.
In the investigation students will understand that fundamental life…Read More

Final conclusions below.

Students doing water, soil, and wildlife studies.

The Biomimicry Grant that Mr. Parsons and I worked on was one of the best successes yet. We developed a lesson that involved all students in their own learning. The lesson was used to teach structure and function and how they coincide in nature. Student groups developed products from fish tank cleaners, makeup bottles, extra-protective phone…Read More

With the grant I received for my Anatomy class this year, my students designed, created, and marketed a prosthetic body part. They were given open range as to what they chose. It certainly allowed 21st century skills to combine with the Next Generation Science Standards. I will post pictures of their work!

Goal: To address critical teaching shortage areas and improve teacher effectiveness in the KVEC/ARI region.
The ARI Teacher Tuition Assistance Program is a RTTT-D funded project that targets teachers who are […]

KVEC/ARI TEACHER TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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Goal: To address critical teaching shortage areas and improve teacher effectiveness in the KVEC/ARI region. The ARI Teacher Tuition Assistance Program is a RTTT-D funded project that targets teachers who are completing, or plan to complete, course work to secure...

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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

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

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

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

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

The Effects of MTR on the Health of Appalachian Headwaters in Eastern Kentucky.

Student research teams will evaluate one of Earth’s unique biomes, the Appalachian Headwaters in the Eastern Kentucky Coal Field. As a research team, the students will focus their research on the Appalachian Headwaters Health by investigating the soil/water quality a…Read More

The Effects of MTR on the Health of Appalachian Headwaters in Eastern Kentucky.

Student research teams will evaluate one of Earth’s unique biomes, the Appalachian Headwaters in the Eastern Kentucky Coal Field. As a research team, the students will focus their research on the Appalachian Headwaters Health by investigating the soil/water quality a…Read More

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APPALACHIAN RENAISSANCE INITIATIVE
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016
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Student research teams will evaluate one of Earth’s unique biomes, the Appalachian Headwaters in the Eastern Kentucky Coal Field. As a research team, the students will focus their research on the Appalachian Headwaters Health by investigating the soil/water quality as related to the effect of coal mining method of Mountain Top Removal. The r…Read More

I am excited to join the Inquiry Fellows Holler. I want to peek over your shoulders and hear all of the exciting conversations that take place. This will be a great place to learn and grow.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Excited to see the work of the Inquiry Holler.