We are now accepting apps for Cohort 2 of our Bilingual Authorization program. If you are interested in adding this authorization to your credential, see info below... #teachkern

Hey! Deadline approaching to apply for open seats on the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools, the California Practitioners Advisory Group, the Advisory Commission on Special Education, the Instructional Quality Commission. cde.ca.gov/be/cc/ab/

Love these ideas! via Kristin Wiens based on the work of Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD #Inclusion #edchat #teaching Free download: ow.ly/8op050wukIV

Long-distance learning packets can be picked up Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at your student's school. Please check the time and date scheduled for your student #TeamBCSD

Per the Executive Order issued by Governor Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom on March 13, please see the link below to the K-12 guidance to help our schools and districts navigate this public health crisis in the areas that are the most challenging at this time. cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/guida…

Recognize that challenges, distractions & interruptions will occur when there is no separation between work and home and school. "We're not going to be very good at parenting them if we're constantly frustrated that they're interrupting us." Dr. Michael Rich kqed.org/mindshift/5554…

I just signed on to support home internet access for students that don't have it. Will you join us? #FutureReady #ERate #COVID19 #RemoteLearning ctt.ec/ck1a2+

BCSD Distance Learning Update: Beginning Tuesday, April 14, students in grades 3-8 can check out BCSD's new Virtual Learning website for wonderful ways to remain engaged in learning as school closures continue. #TeamBCSD #BCSDLearns #DistanceLearning

CHROMEBOOK LOGIN: If your student needs help logging in, call the BCSD Chromebook Support Line: 631-4529. #TeamBCSD #BCSDLearns

Tomorrow is the day! Students in grades 3-8 please access the new BCSD Virtual Learning Website for engaging ways to learn! #TeamBCSD #BCSDLearns #DistanceLearning

1️⃣ Feedback, not grades. 2️⃣ Lead with love not lessons 3️⃣ Minimize synchronous online meetings 4️⃣ Remember no one size fits all 5️⃣ Set up one-on-one time 6️⃣ Keep it simple 7️⃣ Offer grace Ideas via Larry Ferlazzo. Sketchnote via Wendi Pillars

BCSD Virtual Learning Update: Access new materials for the week at go.bcsd.com/cz1 #TeamBCSD #BCSDLearns #StayingConnected

#Teachers, today we celebrate YOU! Schools may be closed, but our teachers are still working! Thank you for all you do to educate and empower our students! #TeamBCSD #ThankATeacher #DayOfTheTeacher #TeacherAppreciationDay #TeacherAppreciationWeek

If students all learn differently, shouldn't we give them a choice in how they represent this learning? Here's 1st iteration of my Show What You Know choice board made for Ts & Ss. Stay tuned for links to innovation tutorials makedesigninnovate.weebly.com/1/post/2020/07… #distancelearning #TsGiveTs

Get *all* students to raise their hands with these deceptively simple tools for promoting productive discussion during distance learning. edutopia.org/article/4-tips…

Here’s how to get started transferring *inclusive* practices to *virtual* spaces. edutopia.org/article/creati…

How to Make Remote or Hybrid Math and Science Instruction Engaging edutopia.org/article/how-ma…

You see it all the time: students (and parents) who are obsessed with grades. *4 strategies* that can shift the focus from "What grade did I get?" to "What did I learn?"

Tomorrow we will crown a champion of the Kern Middle School Robotics League! Join us starting at 9am tomorrow at Cato Middle School!

It was an honor to celebrate with the Franklin staff!