RESA2 in collaboration with Marshall University is pleased to announce a second Leadership Cohort for interested participants. There will be two tracks available for participants:
1. Masters in Administration (must meet MU requirements)
2. Certification in Leadership-18 hours (must have Masters)
An informational meeting will be held on April 5, 2011 at the RESA 2 Office, 2001 McCoy Road, Huntington, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Registration is available through the RESA 2 website, clicking on "News and Training" and then current workshops. RESA 2 website is http://resa2.k12.wv.us. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Watts at RESA 2. The number is 304.529.6205.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Technology Tips
As our schools utilize more techology in our classrooms comes the responsibility for monitoring and maintenance. Following are a few tips:
1. Teachers must monitor computer usage.
2. Technology integration should be addressed in lesson plans.
3. All computer users must have an Acceptable Usage Agreement on file.
4. All schools should have a protocol for reporting technology issues in their school.
5. All work orders should be entered by the Sys Op or administrator into the online system.
Thanks to Sandy Vickers at Wayne Elementary for the following:
Computer Checklist
If your computer will not power on:
1. Make sure it is plugged into a power supply.
2. Make sure all plugs are plugged tightly in place.
3. Make sure all power strips are on.
If your computer will not connect to the Internet:
1. Make sure the network cable is plugged in (the cable is probably blue).
2. Look at the back of the computer where the cable is plugged in to see if the network lights are on (you should see two lights).
3. If you try connecting to the internet but this message appears "page cannot be displayed" try going to Google...sometimes the address gets changed to one that cannot be brought up.
To keep your computer running efficiently:
1. Frequently go to Windows Update and download all critical and security updates (Windows Update can be found by going to the control panel-windows updated is located on the menu).
2. Check the Add and Remove programs located in the control panel for installed programs-look for any suspicious ones (ones you never use) and uninstall them.
3. Always keep your anti virus program up to date and scan hard drives (Drive C) on a regular basis. If you allow students to bring in disks or flash drives always scan them for viruses before letting them use them on the computer.
4. Do not open any attachment unless your trust the person that sent it!
5. Be wary of software that you download.
6. Remove any programs that you do not need anymore.
7. Put photos on flash drives-remove from computer.
There are links in the Resource section of this blog found at the top of the page to Basic Technology Troubleshooting and to SmartBoard troubleshooting. Check these out if you are having any issues with technology in your classroom. When you click the link to the SmartBoard page there are several help sections. Scroll down until you see the article on Quick Assistance for the SmartBoard 600 Series Interactive Whiteboard. The basic technology link is for computers, printers, network, keyboard, etc.Let's all work together to keep our technology working! Thanks for your help.
1. Teachers must monitor computer usage.
2. Technology integration should be addressed in lesson plans.
3. All computer users must have an Acceptable Usage Agreement on file.
4. All schools should have a protocol for reporting technology issues in their school.
5. All work orders should be entered by the Sys Op or administrator into the online system.
Thanks to Sandy Vickers at Wayne Elementary for the following:
Computer Checklist
If your computer will not power on:
1. Make sure it is plugged into a power supply.
2. Make sure all plugs are plugged tightly in place.
3. Make sure all power strips are on.
If your computer will not connect to the Internet:
1. Make sure the network cable is plugged in (the cable is probably blue).
2. Look at the back of the computer where the cable is plugged in to see if the network lights are on (you should see two lights).
3. If you try connecting to the internet but this message appears "page cannot be displayed" try going to Google...sometimes the address gets changed to one that cannot be brought up.
To keep your computer running efficiently:
1. Frequently go to Windows Update and download all critical and security updates (Windows Update can be found by going to the control panel-windows updated is located on the menu).
2. Check the Add and Remove programs located in the control panel for installed programs-look for any suspicious ones (ones you never use) and uninstall them.
3. Always keep your anti virus program up to date and scan hard drives (Drive C) on a regular basis. If you allow students to bring in disks or flash drives always scan them for viruses before letting them use them on the computer.
4. Do not open any attachment unless your trust the person that sent it!
5. Be wary of software that you download.
6. Remove any programs that you do not need anymore.
7. Put photos on flash drives-remove from computer.
There are links in the Resource section of this blog found at the top of the page to Basic Technology Troubleshooting and to SmartBoard troubleshooting. Check these out if you are having any issues with technology in your classroom. When you click the link to the SmartBoard page there are several help sections. Scroll down until you see the article on Quick Assistance for the SmartBoard 600 Series Interactive Whiteboard. The basic technology link is for computers, printers, network, keyboard, etc.Let's all work together to keep our technology working! Thanks for your help.
Elementary Information
AIMSWEB
The winter benchmark period for completion of the second AIMSWEB is January 17-January 28, 2011.
ACUITY
The second benchmark period for Acuity is also January 17-28, 2011.
Tests should be arriving at your school after the Christmas break.
SPELLING BEE
The county spelling bee is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at Spring Valley High School. In the event school is cancelled or delayed, the bee will be held the next full day school is in session.
Names of school winners should be sent on the form provided to the school to Debbie Russell prior to Christmas break.
MATH FIELD DAY
The Elementary Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Ceredo Baptist Church. Names of school winners are due to Debbie Russell by January 7, 2011.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
All elementary schools have some sort of afterschool or before school program sponsored by the 21st Century Afterschool Program. Please help communicate this to parents particularly to those with students at risk of failure. We need to boost enrollment in most of our programs. This is a great asset to use.
The winter benchmark period for completion of the second AIMSWEB is January 17-January 28, 2011.
ACUITY
The second benchmark period for Acuity is also January 17-28, 2011.
Tests should be arriving at your school after the Christmas break.
SPELLING BEE
The county spelling bee is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at Spring Valley High School. In the event school is cancelled or delayed, the bee will be held the next full day school is in session.
Names of school winners should be sent on the form provided to the school to Debbie Russell prior to Christmas break.
MATH FIELD DAY
The Elementary Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Ceredo Baptist Church. Names of school winners are due to Debbie Russell by January 7, 2011.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
All elementary schools have some sort of afterschool or before school program sponsored by the 21st Century Afterschool Program. Please help communicate this to parents particularly to those with students at risk of failure. We need to boost enrollment in most of our programs. This is a great asset to use.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
E-Mail Addresses
We want to make sure your correct e-mail address is on file. If you did not receive an e-mail this week announcing the Elementary Blog page, please e-mail darussel@access.k12.wv.us so you can be added to the distribution list. There will be times when e-mails will be sent to all elementary schools and some to individual schools. We don't want to leave anyone off the list. Thanks for your help.
Math Meeting
Representative teachers from each school will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 30 to discuss the math program. Please e-mail any comments, concerns, ideas, etc. on how to make this program a success in our elementary schools to darussel@access.k12.wv.us
Math Meeting
Representative teachers from each school will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 30 to discuss the math program. Please e-mail any comments, concerns, ideas, etc. on how to make this program a success in our elementary schools to darussel@access.k12.wv.us
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sorry
My apologies to Ceredo Elementary. They won the last Attendance Award. Prichard was the winner for the prior month. Thanks to those of you that read the posting. That means it is working!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Elementary Schools
Congratulations
Congratulations to all elementary schools. Wayne County elementary schools improved Acuity benchmark scores from the first benchmark last year. Keep up the good work!
Data
Principals were provided with data from the universal screener AIMSWEB and for Acuity benchmarking at the November Principal's meeting.
Math Materials
A fax has been sent to all elementary school regarding items still not received from the math program. The company rep has said he will ship all missing materials as soon as possible. Principals were asked to compile grade level teacher needs on one sheet and submit by December 3, 2010.
Congratulations to Prichard Elementary for winning the attendance cup this last month.
Think Central
Think Central is up and running. Soar to Success the intervention program for Math is also functional. Quick Start Guides have been sent to all schools. Teachers can access these quides and tutorial from the website.
AIMSWEBS guides are also on the webpage and available for download from the Download Tab.
FYI
The County Spelling Bee is scheduled for January 6, 2011 at Spring Valley High School. Spelling Bee directors should send in the school winner form before you leave for Christmas Break.
The County Math Field Day is tentatively scheduled for January 25, 2011 at the Ceredo Baptist Church which is located next door to Ceredo Elementary. Gail Maynard is the county coordinator. She will be visiting schools before Christmas with the field day test. The names of the school winners should be sent to Debbie Russell before Christmas break.
Congratulations to all elementary schools. Wayne County elementary schools improved Acuity benchmark scores from the first benchmark last year. Keep up the good work!
Data
Principals were provided with data from the universal screener AIMSWEB and for Acuity benchmarking at the November Principal's meeting.
Math Materials
A fax has been sent to all elementary school regarding items still not received from the math program. The company rep has said he will ship all missing materials as soon as possible. Principals were asked to compile grade level teacher needs on one sheet and submit by December 3, 2010.
Congratulations to Prichard Elementary for winning the attendance cup this last month.
Think Central
Think Central is up and running. Soar to Success the intervention program for Math is also functional. Quick Start Guides have been sent to all schools. Teachers can access these quides and tutorial from the website.
AIMSWEBS guides are also on the webpage and available for download from the Download Tab.
FYI
The County Spelling Bee is scheduled for January 6, 2011 at Spring Valley High School. Spelling Bee directors should send in the school winner form before you leave for Christmas Break.
The County Math Field Day is tentatively scheduled for January 25, 2011 at the Ceredo Baptist Church which is located next door to Ceredo Elementary. Gail Maynard is the county coordinator. She will be visiting schools before Christmas with the field day test. The names of the school winners should be sent to Debbie Russell before Christmas break.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Welcome
Welcome Elementary Schools and Teachers;
I wanted to have a forum that I can use to communicate more effectively with elementary schools and teachers. I will use this blog to post information needed, updates, etc. If you would like to communicate with me to request more information or just have questions in general I can be reached at the following:
Phone: 304.272.5116 x 305
Fax: 304.272.3557
E-mail: darussel@access.k12.wv.us
I look forward to visiting with you in your schools to see the exciting things going on in your classrooms.
UpComing Professional Development
July 30-New Textbook Training-Math: Spring Valley High School Academic Center
August 16-18-Wayne County Teacher Academy: Spring Valley High School
First Day of School for Students: August 23, 2010
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
I wanted to have a forum that I can use to communicate more effectively with elementary schools and teachers. I will use this blog to post information needed, updates, etc. If you would like to communicate with me to request more information or just have questions in general I can be reached at the following:
Phone: 304.272.5116 x 305
Fax: 304.272.3557
E-mail: darussel@access.k12.wv.us
I look forward to visiting with you in your schools to see the exciting things going on in your classrooms.
UpComing Professional Development
July 30-New Textbook Training-Math: Spring Valley High School Academic Center
August 16-18-Wayne County Teacher Academy: Spring Valley High School
First Day of School for Students: August 23, 2010
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
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