*** Holiday Wishes ***

May your holiday season be filled with moments of joy and well-deserved time for reflection, relaxation and rejuvenation!

Deepening Your Practice

Educator Webinar Series

Join us in 2023 for a series of webinar workshops designed to support educators in increasing their knowledge about relevant topics and practices in education. We are excited to offer the following presentations by KSC Faculty & Staff:

Communicating Your Care for LGBTQ+ Students

Hunter Kirschner, Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Support

Tuesday January 17^th, 4:00 – 5:15 pm

Navigating Conversations About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Classroom Dottie Morris, Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity 

Thursday, February 16^th, 4:00 – 5:15 pm

New Hampshire’s Holocaust and Genocide Education Mandate: Building Resiliency Through Education

Tom White, Coordinator of Educational Outreach, Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Thursday, March 16^th, 4:00 – 5:15 pm

An Introduction to Growth Mindset for Educators

Kim Bohannon, Associate Professor of Education

Tuesday, April 11^th, 4:00 – 5:15 pm

Education in Divided Societies: Bosnia and Herzegovina

John Sturtz, Professor of Education

Wednesday, May 3^rd, 4:00 – 5:15 pm

Workshop descriptions can be found HERE

Registration begins on January 2nd!

The cost is $25.00 per webinar or a discounted rate of $100.00 if you sign up for all five presentations. REGISTER HERE

Please contact Beth Buoro (lizabeth.buoro@keene.edu) with any questions. A certificate of attendance with professional development hours will be issued on request.

Online Learning

Gain valuable professional development hours from the comfort of home this winter! Keene State's online programs allow you to study at your convenience. All classes are instructor-led, so you have access to an expert if you have any questions as the class proceeds.

Short Courses - Low-cost, non-credit courses start once a month, and a new lesson gets released twice a week for six weeks. Topics include Creating the Inclusive Classroom, Survival Kit for New Teachers, and Get Grants!. See a complete list of classes at https://www.ed2go.com/keene/.

Longer Courses - Offered for CEUs, you set the pace with these courses. Gain skills you can put to use immediately, including Advanced Classroom Management, Autism and Asperger's Disorder, The Traumatized Child, Reading Fundamentals, and much more. See a complete list of classes at https://www.virtualeduc.com/courses.php and register by contacting the Office of Graduate Studies and Extended Education at 603-358-2290. 

Upcoming Regional Meetings

Southwest NH Principals Collaborative - Thursday, January 12th. Focus will be a discussion for mutual problem-solving and support around teacher evaluation. Meeting will be held at KSC, Rhodes Hall, Room S163 (Zoom participation also available).

Southwest NH Student Services Leaders - Friday, January 13th. Agenda will include speakers from the NH Department of Health and Human Services. Meeting will be held on Zoom.

Contact Betsy Street (603-358-2394) if you are a Principal or Student Services Leader in the region interested in attending these meetings.

SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR EDUCATOR SUPPORT AT

KEENE STATE COLLEGE

Contact: Steve Bigaj

sbigaj@keene.edu / 603-358-2782