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gROWTH mINDSET IN EDUCATION
​​ ​​ qUICK bITE | JUne 2019

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SoCal TCC Mayra Martinez covers the difference between growth and fixed mindset and how a growth mindset can change your classroom.
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five questions for the superintendent 
​​​​ ​​ inside scoop | JUNE 2019

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​John Beisner interviews Norcal Superintendent Lisa Haynes about CSI.
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school culture surveys: summary and reflection
​​​ inside scoop | MAY 2019

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John Beisner shares trends and takeaways from the school culture survey. 
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the habits of resilient educators
​​ quick bite | May 2019

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Twelve tips from expert coach Elena Aguilar. 
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tech rec for may: listenwise
​ technology | may 2019

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A free resource library of thousands of audio clips and activities for students to practice listening comprehension.
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5 benefits of Journaling as a teaching strategy
​ instruction | mar/apr 2019

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Journaling can help students raise writing proficiency, while providing a host of other positive effects. Read for tips and tricks for journaling from SoCal teacher and coach Samantha Maynard. 
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toxic shame: an introduction
​ quick bite | MAR/APR 2019

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An introduction and conversation starter about toxic shame by NorCal teacher and coach Koren Eloul. 
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tech rec for march: insertlearning
​ technology | MAR/APR 2019

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​A tool to create assignments on any article or reading you find online! 
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NEW! ELPAC PAGE
​ ASSESSMENTS | FEBRUARY 2019

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Information and resources for the ELPAC assessment for EL students. 
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TECH REC: technology for teachers and students
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | februaRY 2019

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A YouTube channel with recommendations for using tech tools, including tutorials on the Google Suite and Microsoft Office. 
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JOHN'S CURRICULUM WLOG: DBQ PROJECT
​CURRICULUM | february 2019

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John Beisner gets you up to speed with the DBQ Project curriculum. 
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CAASSP PORTAL UPDATES
​ ASSESSMENTS | JANUARY 2019

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Updated info on all things CAASPP, as well as instructions for hosting a workshop and recommended instructional materials for CAASPP prep. 
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Professional development opportunities
PD | January 2019

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Click below to find out what PD opportunities are available.  Provide feedback and suggestions. Submit a request to attend an external PD event/conference.
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New COMMUNITY BLOG!: isp page
community blogs | NOV-DEC 2018

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A page has been added to the Community Blogs hub for all things ISP! Updates on ISP are centralized in one place, along with resources, reminders and the ISP Question Form. 
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LANCASTER Site tips and tricks
​QUICK BITE | NOV-DEC 2018​

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​The Lancaster teachers take you on a tour of their site and share their tips and tricks for establishing action/communication folders!
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SB pROBATION aWARD
​inside scoop | oCTOBER 2018

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San Bernardino recently won the most innovative program award from NACo! 
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teaching students to be digital citizens
Curriculum | October 2018

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Ashlen Fierros shares her digital literacy unit and ways to explore digital citizenship with your students.
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Retention tips and tricks
quick bite | SEPT 2018

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Tips for retaining students and helping them build momentum towards their ultimate goal at Five Keys provided by community teacher Brian Kelly.
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5 tech tools for student projects 
technology | July/Aug 2018

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Five suggestions for producing projects online and ten recommended websites for your next student project!

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The Cost Of Caring
​​​ ​​ Wellness | JUNE 2019

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NorCal TCC Cherie McNaulty shares how to identify vicarious trauma and cope with emotional stresses of the teaching profession. 
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Tech rec for june: google applied digital skills
​​​​​ ​​ technology | JUNE 2019

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​Digital lessons for students to practice with tech skills. 
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school culture survey: resource recommendations
​​ Curriculum | MAY 2019

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Resources recommended by teachers in the school culture survey!
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expressive art therapy at weber
​​ FEATURE TEACHER | MAY 2019

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SoCal teacher Romina Bonilla shares how expressive art therapy has impacted her students!
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changing my mind
​​ WELLNESS | MAY 2019

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NorCal teacher Nan Foster shares about changing her thoughts in a positive way.
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compassion fatigue
​​ wellness | MAY 2019

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An introduction to compassion fatigue, including how to identify compassion fatigue and resources to explore.
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visual art curriculum supplement: art style challenge
​ curriculum | MAR/APR 2019

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What's your style? In this curriculum supplement by NorCal teacher Matt Milton, students explore the elements of style through drawing and writing. 
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math example: The Absolute value washing machine
​ Math bank | MAR/APR 2019

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A great example for explaining absolute value, provided by NorCal teacher Judy Square. Find the example on the "Math Examples" page. 
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NEW RESOURCE: CAASPP ONLINE PRACTICE INTERFACE
​ ASSESSMENTS | MAR/APR 2019

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​Instructions for how to access the new CAASPP Online Practice Interface, which can be accessed by proctors, teachers and students at any time!
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Digital literacy and google classroom
​ slo of the month | FEBRUARY 2019

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​Guidance for creating and crafting an online classroom.
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February feature teachers
​​ feature teachers | FEBRUARY 2019

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Meet two teachers from the Downtown L.A. jails,Ms. Jen and George Spotville! 
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Demonstration NOTEBOOKS
​ QUICK BITE | JANUARY 2019

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Store mini-lessons in one place so you can use them whenever a student needs to learn or review a concept. 
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TECH REC: SLIDES CARNIVAL
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | JANUARY 2019

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​A wide selection of templates for your next class presentation. 
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Meet your Academic COmmittee Reps!
​ feature teachers | NOV-DEC 2018

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A new school year means new teacher representatives for the Academic Committee! Get to know your colleagues who have volunteered their time to represent you!
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TECH REC: Flipgrid 
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | Nov-Dec 2018

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FlipGrid is a video sharing platform that can be used to encourage participation from students wherever they are. ​
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project stations for the isp classroom
​quick bite | OCTOBER 2018

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NorCal teacher Rose Kleiner shares her strategy for project stations in the ISP classroom--cool station posters included!
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TECH REC: Common Sense
technology resources | October 2018

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A website that reviews, compares and recommends digital educational tools across many topics. 

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jOHN'S cURRICULUM WLOG: Investigating an accident
​CURRICULUM | October 2018

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NorCal teacher John Beisner reviews lesser known curriculum and shares his thoughts. ​
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5 things...From the sped team
INSIDE SCOOP | Sept 2018

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Great advice and information about our valued SpEd team, compiled for you by community teacher Ashlen Fierros. 
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INTRODUCING THE math BANK!
curriculum | aUGUST 2018

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​The Math Bank is a centralized collection of resources, projects, examples and other content related to math. Check it out!
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