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M-STAR Training for Teachers Scheduled for June

MSTAR This one-day workshop is designed to familiarize teachers with the Mississippi-Statewide Teacher Appraisal Rubric (M-STAR) which is part of a process designed to improve the professional performance of all educators. Each workshop will be taught by state-approved M-STAR trainers who have been conducting two-day workshops for principals. There is no registration fee for any of these workshops.

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Common Core State Standards: Good for Mississippi

Dr. Lynn House, interim state superintendent of education, shares some facts about Common Core State Standards and how they will provide every student with the opportunity to succeed in college and the workforce.

WORKSHOPS, WORKSHOPS, WORKSHOPS!

CEUs, SEMI CREDITS AND TRAINING AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER

Literacy One-day Workshop Announced  
M-STAR Training for Teachers Scheduled for June
 Algebra I, English II, Biology I, & U.S. History Boot Camps 
CMSE Hosts CCSS Math “Mini” Institute 
Regional Institutes on School Safety Now Accepting Registration
 National Leadership for Social Justice Training Opportunities Planned 
SREB Presents Common Core Networking, Staff Development Conferences 
10th Annual Focus on the Economy Teacher Workshop...and more!

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Whole Schools Initiative 15th Annual Institute

WSI logo SAVE THE DATE! The Whole Schools Initiative is a professional development program housed at the Mississippi Arts Commission. The Whole Schools Initiative 15th Annual Institute will be held July 15-18 at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian. This professional learning opportunity is open to any educator interested in learning how to integrate the arts into the core curriculum. Tracks will be offered for educators who work in Early Childhood through 8th grade. CEU credit, SEMIs and Early Childhood credit and undergraduate/graduate credit from Mississippi State University will be available. For more information, go to www.mswholeschools.org or contact Jodie Engle at 601.359.6040.

sun Old Capitol Museum Prepares for Summer Programs

The Old Capitol Museum is getting ready for special summer programs for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. The museum has scheduled two kids camp sessions with the program titled Mississippi Inspectors. The camps will be offered June 10-14 and July 15-19. For more information, call (601) 576-6800.

New Health and Physical Education Curriculum Training

The Mississippi Health Education and Physical Education Curricula have been revised and will be available for use starting August 2013. To assist teachers in preparing to use the revised curricula, the Office of Healthy Schools will be offering four one day and half-day regional training meetings June 3-7.

The training will focus on the implementation of the new curricula, new health endorsement requirements, resources for teaching health and physical education/activity and quality student assessment. All teachers, nurses, counselors, food service directors and curriculum directors who are involved in the instruction of health topics and physical education/activity should plan to attend.

10th Annual Focus on the Economy Teacher Workshop

July 29 - 30, 8:30am - 4:30 pm - Bay St. Louis

Financial First Aid Tool Kits for Teachers – Financial tips for accumulating and managing personal wealth
Meeting the informational text requirement of the Common Core State Standards
Economic and Financial Literacy for K-12 students
Registration Fee: $25 for attendance one day or $40 for both days.

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SHS Promote the Vote!

So very proud of these students. The SHS Promote the Vote Committee and the SHS Journalists researched issues, composed questions, and produced a stellar debate program for the community and the candidates for Mayor of Starkville. Just sharing their efforts. I am blessed to work with such AWESOME students. This is our future, Mississippi. I am proud take a small part in building that future.
- Ginger Tedder, Starkville High School ptv

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WCBI (4) Mid-Day with Aundrea Self

WCBI Coverage of event

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Watkins Elementary -
2013 National Green Ribbon School!

The award is based on 3 Pillars:
I. Recycling / Environmental Awareness Program
II. Health, Fitness & Nutrition Program
III. Efforts to conserve energy, maintain and improve our facility.

"We are the first school in Mississippi to receive the award! We couldn't have done it without the tremendous support of our adopters, sponsors, and supporters! Working together, we just made history for our state! – David Schommer, Special Projects

Common Core — Creating Experts in Our Field

cccs By Deia Sanders
Master Teacher and Instructional Coach

Yes, we are seeing great teaching and new methods in the classroom thanks to the challenge of meeting the rigor of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and students are able to not only answer questions, but also discuss and communicate deeply on the process. But as an instructional coach, one of the most exciting changes I’m seeing is the improvement in our teachers.

CHAMPS Program Recruiting Math Teachers

Are you a fourth through eighth grade teacher of mathematics? Are you interested in professional growth and development? If so, the Creating High Achievement in Mathematics and Problem Solving (CHAMPS) program is looking for you.

Congratulations Stacey Todd, Mississippi's 2012 TOY

TOY2012 Being named the Mississippi Teacher of the Year for 2012 has been a truly life-changing experience. It has been an honor to represent the incredibly talented educators of this great state. Too often in education, especially in Mississippi, we hear only about the negatives and I have learned that we have far more positives!

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Four Mississippi Teachers Chosen to Receive Funds for Teachers Grants

Sherry Willis, Connie Buse ‐ Rankin Elementary School, Tupelo
Ginger Tedder ‐ Starkville High School, Starkville
Darla Nash, Debbie Madjlesi ‐ Corinth High School, Corinth
Shannon Risinger ‐ Mclaurin Attendance Center, Florence