SOUTHWEST CENTER NEWS
August 2020
Southwest Center for Educator Support
& Educator Preparation Programs at Keene State College
The Southwest Center and Educator Preparation Programs at KSC are committed to staying connected with educators, students and families in our region. We will continue to share resources to help you navigate the ever changing landscape of education. We are in this together and are here for you!
Upcoming Free Webinars

Keene State College
Supporting Student Engagement in Science and Engineering Practices in a Remote Learning World with Dr. Jacob Pleasants, Assistant Professor of STEM Education at Keene State College. Wednesday, August 26, 4:00-5:00 pm
Follow-up support sessions 3:30-4:30 pm on August 27th and August 28th.

Antioch University
Trauma and Overwhelm Lives in the Body - Learning How to Unwind Your Somatic Anxiety, Depression and Suffering with Sergio Ocampo, LMFT, SEP
Saturday, August 22nd at 1:00 pm

New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS) in partnership with Cultures of Dignity
Creating a Culture of Dignity
presented by Megan Saxelby
Thursday, August 20th at 1:00 pm
Other Events of Interest

The High 5 Adventure Learning Center is running Gathering Again: Adventure Activities with Physical Distance workshops at their Brattleboro, Vermont campus on September 4th and September 15th. Visit High 5's website for more information.

The Historical Society of Cheshire County has made a virtual exhibit on local toy manufacturing, so you can enjoy it from the safety of home. Check out the exhibit. Historical resources by grade and subject are available at Resources for Educators.
Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning

Keene State’s Institute for Learning in Retirement is the Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL). Classes are led by members, community experts, and Keene State faculty, and are offered for eight weeks in the fall and eight weeks in the spring, with a four-week “mini-session” offered in January and February.
Due to Covid-19, the fall 2020 CALL semester will be offered entirely remotely. Registration for fall will began on Tuesday, August 18, and classes begin September 21st!


Educator & Family Resources for Remote and Hybrid Learning

The Collaborative for Advancing Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) created a comprehensive Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School

WMUR recently aired New Hampshire's Return To Learning, a back to school special program. You can view the show and access resources.

Check out this great resource from The Harris Center for Conservation Education: "Go Wild: Things Your Kids Can Do Outside"

Tips to Help Teens Cope During Covid-19 is available on the Mental Health First Aid USA website.

PACER Center, a champion of children with learning differences, has developed resources for families and professionals on distance learning, social and emotional learning and supports, health, at-home family activities, and privacy concerns related to distance learning.  

Over 100 free virtual learning resources for educators and students are available for download at New Hampshire Learning Initiative/MOTIVIS Learning.
Accepting Applications for Fall and Spring
KSC Graduate Education Programs

Discover your potential! We are accepting applications for the Educational Leadership Masters and Post-Masters, the Curriculum and Instruction Masters, and the Special Education Masters programs. Email Steve Bigaj for more information.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available Online Anytime

Anytime and any place, educators may earn continuing education credits online in a partnership with Keene State's Continuing Education and Virtual Education software (VESi). Contact Continuing Education: 603-358-2290 or Virtual Education.
SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR EDUCATOR SUPPORT AT
KEENE STATE COLLEGE
Contact: Steve Bigaj
 sbigaj@keene.edu 603-358-2872