Tuesday Open Thread
Parents, Teens and Sex: The Talk, Part 2
Tuesday, March 25th at the SW Branch Library (9010 35th Ave SW) from 6:00pm- 7:30pm Presented by Katie Acker, MPH, Health Educator with the Neighborcare Health School-Based Health Centers at Chief Sealth and West Seattle High Schools
We will reiterate the critical role parents play in teens’ lives, decision making and health-seeking behaviors. The presentation will include:
· brief data on the state of sexual health and sexual activity among teens,
· helpful resources for parents,
· role play examples and
· strategies on initiating and continuing “the talk” and taking the topics to the next levels.
Happened to get a Linkedin e-mail asking me if I wanted to "link" with Suzanne Dale Estey. Turns out she went to work at the Economic Development Council of Seattle/KC and has stepped in as interim CEO.
Among district job openings: Coordinator of Equity and Race Relations for Family Community Engagement
Another voice in the Times asking when our state will fully fund education under McCleary (with a good infographic).
What's on your mind?
Tuesday, March 25th at the SW Branch Library (9010 35th Ave SW) from 6:00pm- 7:30pm Presented by Katie Acker, MPH, Health Educator with the Neighborcare Health School-Based Health Centers at Chief Sealth and West Seattle High Schools
We will reiterate the critical role parents play in teens’ lives, decision making and health-seeking behaviors. The presentation will include:
· brief data on the state of sexual health and sexual activity among teens,
· helpful resources for parents,
· role play examples and
· strategies on initiating and continuing “the talk” and taking the topics to the next levels.
Happened to get a Linkedin e-mail asking me if I wanted to "link" with Suzanne Dale Estey. Turns out she went to work at the Economic Development Council of Seattle/KC and has stepped in as interim CEO.
Among district job openings: Coordinator of Equity and Race Relations for Family Community Engagement
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| Info graphic - Washington Association of School Administrators |
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Thanks in advance.
Seattle U has a fine teaching program as well.
Arts Supporter
JAMS PTSA Charter Meeting
Wednesday, April 2nd, 7 PM
Jane Addams Cafeteria
For more information about JAMS PTSA, including a call for Board of Directors nominations, please see:
www.jamsptsa.org
- North-end Mom
Proud Aunt
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Girl-shaves-head-for-pal-breaks-school-dress-code-5346790.php?cmpid=fromhomecp
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado girl who shaved her head to support a friend who went bald because of cancer treatment has been told she violated her school's dress code.
Kamryn Renfro of Grand Junction shaved her head to help Delaney Clements get through chemotherapy. Kamryn at first wasn't allowed to return to classes at Caprock Academy, the charter school she attends.
(more)
-districtWatcher
Really unimpressed.
DistrictWatcher
http://eagnews.org/schools-psycho-social-checklist-asks-if-first-graders-have-sexual-identity-issues/
A Louisiana mother isn’t happy about a number of probing questions her school district asks about her child in a “Psycho-Social Checklist” sent home to parents last week….
…Due to John White’s [Louisiana state superintendent] gutting of the (student privacy) law, I understand my child’s personal information is no longer as secure as it once was. The questions on this paper are offensive, invasive and NONE OF THE SCHOOL’S BUSINESS. (more)
-districtWatcher
Alternative route programs.
(3) Alternative route programs seeking funds to operate route three programs shall enroll individuals with baccalaureate degrees, who are not employed in the district at the time of application. When selecting candidates for certification through route three, districts and approved preparation program providers shall give priority to individuals who are seeking residency teacher certification in subject matter shortage areas or shortages due to geographic locations. Cohorts of candidates for this route shall attend an intensive summer teaching academy, followed by a full year employed by a district in a mentored internship, followed, if necessary, by a second summer teaching academy. In addition, partnership programs shall uphold entry requirements for candidates that include:
(a) A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. The individual's grade point average may be considered as a selection factor;
(b) Successful completion of the subject matter assessment required by RCW 28A.410.220(3);
(c) External validation of qualifications, including demonstrated successful experience with students or children, such as reference letters and letters of support from previous employers;
(d) Meeting the age, good moral character, and personal fitness requirements adopted by rule for teachers; and
(e) Successful passage of statewide basic skills exam.
(4) Alternative route programs operating route four programs shall enroll individuals with baccalaureate degrees, who are employed in the district at the time of application, or who hold conditional teaching certificates or emergency substitute certificates. Cohorts of candidates for this route shall attend an intensive summer teaching academy, followed by a full year employed by a district in a mentored internship. If employed on a conditional certificate, the intern may serve as the teacher of record, supported by a well-trained mentor. In addition, partnership programs shall uphold entry requirements for candidates that include:
(a) A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. The individual's grade point average may be considered as a selection factor;
(b) Successful completion of the subject matter assessment required by RCW 28A.410.220(3);
(c) External validation of qualifications, including demonstrated successful experience with students or children, such as reference letters and letters of support from previous employers;
(d) Meeting the age, good moral character, and personal fitness requirements adopted by rule for teachers; and
(e) Successful passage of statewide basic skills exam.
(5) Applicants for alternative route programs who are eligible veterans or national guard members and who meet the entry requirements for the alternative route program for which application is made shall be given preference in admission.
Have her use this link at the PESB to find schools that offer Rtes 3 or 4
Find a program
- Venting
T&L Friday Memo to the Board
I had seen that. One thing I found interesting was this statement:
...our services for students in grades 9 – 12 had been limited to voluntary participation in AP or IB courses..
Mr. Tolley seems unaware that for highly capable students enrolled at most of our high schools, there are no AP classes available to freshman and just one available to sophomores. Outside of Ingraham's accelerated IB program, there are no IB classes available to freshman and sophomores. The advanced learning office has some work to do coming up with a plan for services to be provided in those years.
HIMSmom
I know other districts are far more restrictive in their use of private tests for program placement. Is APP turning into a sought-after program or is it a special needs program?
???, that's a good question. I think it started as more of the latter but is now more of the former.
-stumped
"Johnny has said that XYZ was said in class as (whatever it was, factually true, the only way to think,etc) and I'm not sure what you meant. I think he's confused. Could you please explain that lesson plan to me?"
If it appears that what you believe IS true, you either express that as discomfort with this idea with the teacher and/or principal (and if you can't do it in person, send an e-mail and CC the Executive Director).
If it really is "controversial", someone will ask the teacher about it.
There is a huge amount of this "critical thinking" in education. Even more so in colleges and universities. Many educators do this without thinking about it, unaware of their own ideology and assumptions. Many Christian parents look to private schools, or home school for this very reason. I think I heard a piece on NPR at one point that scores on critical thinking tests actually went down after a college education.
-Critical