Fall News from the SW Center for Educator Support at KSC

SOUTHWEST CENTER NEWS

Fall 2021

The Southwest Center and Educator Preparation Programs at KSC are here to support you with professional learning opportunities and resources throughout the school year.

Graduate Education Options

at KSC

Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Principal or Teacher Leadership? Do you want to be certified to teach Special Education? KSC can meet your needs.

We are accepting applications for the Educational Leadership M.Ed., Post Masters M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, or Special Education options. Our Educational Leadership and Special Education programs are nationally accredited and meet New Hampshire certification standards (grades K-12).

Email Steve Bigaj (or call 603-358-2782) if you are interested in customizing a graduate course for yourself or your school or district, or for more information about our programs.

Email Lance Neeper (or call 603-358-2589) for information about Special Education options.

Customized Courses & Programs for Educators

The Southwest Center and Education Department at KSC can work with your school or district to design a program to meet your unique needs. Some examples of the work we've been doing are:

A multi-event Culturally Responsive Teaching Initiative with the Hopkinton School District
Customized courses with the Monadnock Regional School District
A multi-year Leadership Academy with the Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
A Leadership Academy with the Hinsdale School District

Contact Steve Bigaj if you are interested in learning more about these innovative initiatives!

Calling All Educator Preparation Community Members!

Are you a KSC alum? Join the LinkedIn KSC Educator Preparation Program Learning Community group. It’s for KSC Educator Preparation Program current students, graduates and faculty to exchange professional development information and continue working as a team to have impact on the K-12 students we serve. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8912489/

Coming Soon...

The Southwest Center will be hosting webinars soon on understanding and teaching in compliance with the the new divisive concepts legislation. We'll be sharing information about dates and registration in the near future.

KSC has partnered with VESi to provide online courses for CEUs

Courses offered for 2.7 or 4 CEUs with fees starting at just $325.

View a complete course listing

SW NH Principals Collaborative & SW Student Services Leaders

The SW NH Principals Collaborative and Student Services Leaders groups provide support to leaders in the southwest region of New Hampshire through regularly scheduled meetings to discuss pertinent issues, share resources, and participate in professional development opportunities. The groups currently meet virtually on a monthly basis. If you are a principal or student services leader in our region and would like to join either group, please contact Betsy Street for more information. Meeting schedule for 2021-22

Additional Professional Learning Offerings

FREE Webinar

A Preview of Rebuilding After COVID

Back by popular demand, we're hosting a FREE webinar: Introduction to Rebuilding After COVID. Join the High 5 team on October 25th at 4:00 pm for a demo of our new online professional development program designed to give educators tools to help sustain community connections and wellbeing in the face of a third pandemic-affected school year. Join us for a free preview of the experiential SEL activities and more bundled in this new program! Register in advance for this event today!

Have questions?

Email us at onlinelearning@high5adventure.org or call 802.254.8718

SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR EDUCATOR SUPPORT AT

KEENE STATE COLLEGE

Contact: Steve Bigaj

sbigaj@keene.edu / 603-358-2782