January 6

Tech talk on Tuesday

On Tuesday the 7th, Paul Wiech from BOCES will be here to help with any questions you have.  He will also give a presentation at our faculty meeting in the library.  If you'd like to meet with Paul during the day, please click this link to reserve a time. Paul will be starting regular visits to our building.  Feel free to take advantage of his expertise.

BOCES Teknologia Project
Paul Wiech can also share info about this great opportunity. 

Check out Rob's project here.
Check out Jody's project here.

January Testing file

Remember that the January testing file is linked
from the master file.

Notes on the restricted list
I'm trying something new with the restricted list.  Corrective action plans are directly linked from this list, so I don't see a need for a separate list. Thanks to those teachers who have helped so far. Sean is also helping me with these files, especially with seniors who are struggling.  More files coming soon. 


2019/2020 Youth Bureau/Board RFP
A very nice opportunity from Annie Mahoney at Seneca County:

Please see the attached information (linked in title) regarding the 2019/2020 Youth Bureau/Board RFP.  Applications are due on Friday, January 31st.  Please feel free to share this information.
Thank you and Happy New Year.

Annie Mahoney, Deputy Director for Youth Services
Seneca County Workforce Development and Youth Bureau
1 DiPronio Dr. Waterloo, NY 13165
(p)315-539-1791 (f) 315-539-3857


NYSEG Electric Universe
Please see the link in the title for this opportunity from NYSEG.  I created a new folder for resources like this in the staff share drive (curriculum / resources).  If you have anything you'd like to be stored there, please let me know.

State updates (from BOCES)
The BOCES folks are updating principals in a new way.  I think you'll like it. 
The latest updates cover the following topics:

• Arts standards
• Early learning
• ELA/Literacy
• Inclusive Education
• Math
• Teacher / Leader Effectiveness
• Teknologia Project (you can sign up and earn extra money)

The Latest News from Google

Check out Google's latest education blog entry.  Lots of good info.


Next Gen Learning Standards

In an effort to share ideas and resources for the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards beginning in Fall 2020, the New York State Education Department has created the Roadmap Spotlight, an online resource highlighting steps New York educators, districts, and BOCES have taken in preparation for the implementation. The Department is seeking submissions featuring work done for the Building Capacity Phase of the Roadmap and Implementation Timeline, with the focus on the integration of the standards into curriculum, instruction, and assessment design. Articles can be submitted to standards@nysed.gov at any time. Please see Guidance and Parameters for Roadmap Spotlight Articles for more information. Visit the Spotlight page to read previous editions and sign up to receive future editions.

Please contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at emscurric@nysed.gov if you have any questions.

Thank you,

The New York State Education Department