Thank you to the participants and presenters that made the September 2018 Jeffco U at The manning School a success!
Below is information on what was covered at the September 29 Jeffco U event:
Presentation by Dr. Jason Glass, Superintendent and Chief Learner
Where We Are Going, Why, and How: Jeffco’s Strategic Plan
Presenter:Tom McDermott, Ed.L.D. – Chief Strategy Officer and Kristopher Schuh – Chief of Schools, Secondary
This session will give an overview of the district and the Jeffco Generations vision, then focus on Jeffco’s Strategic Plan. Learn how the vision is being put into practice, and how success is being measured.
Presentation 1, Presentation 2
Safety and Security in Our Schools
Presenters: John McDonald, Executive Director of School Safety & Security and Jeff Pierson, Director of Safe School Environments
What do we do to keep schools safe? This session gives an overview of the programs and practices we have in place to address school safety, and possible future school safety investments.
Mental Health & Health Services Supports in Schools
Presenters: Adric Arndt, Director of Student Services; Dawn Loge, Director Special Education; and Julie Wilken, Director Health Services
Learn how schools care for the physical and mental health needs of students so they can fully access academic opportunities.
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Career Connections
Presenters: Marna Messer, Director of Choice Programming and Sheri Bryant, Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Learn about how Jeffco is supporting students in accessing career pathways in Jeffco schools. These pathways include experiential opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships. You will build a better understanding and walk away with tools and resources to support career exploration with your students.
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Family Engagement
Facilitator: Tracie Apel, Communications Specialist
What is family engagement? How does it support student learning? Hear about best practices and share your experiences and thoughts on this important school endeavor.
Student Engagement
Facilitator: Dave Kollar, Director of Student Engagement
What does Jeffco do to support students experiencing foster care, those at risk of dropping out, or those struggling with substance abuse?
Handout
Dual language/English Language Learners
Facilitator: Gavin Dunnet, ESL/Dual Language Resource Teacher
What are the current programs and future plans regarding dual language programs in Jeffco schools? How do we serve students that do not speak English fluently?
Handout 1, Handout 2
Actualizing Learners’ Potential: How Gifted Education Works in Jeffco
Facilitator: Roger Dowd, Gifted Programming Director
There are currently over 11,000 Gifted/Talented students in Jeffco – about 13% of our district population. Chat about what it means to be gifted, and how we identify and serve gifted learners in Jeffco schools.
(no handouts, discussion only)
Special Education Today
Facilitator: Becky Dancer, Director of Special Education
Explore the wide variety of available services Jeffco Public Schools provides for our students with disabilities.
Handout 1, Handout 2
Alternative Campuses
Facilitator: Matt Walsh, Community Superintendent
If a traditional neighborhood school is not a good fit for a student, what are the other options? From McLain to Jeffco Open to D’Evelyn, the choices vary dramatically.
Attracting and Keeping Top Staff in Jeffco Schools
Facilitator: David Bell, Chief Human Resources Officer
Visit with human resources to hear how we bring top staff to Jeffco, and why that staff continues to work towards our collective mission.
Handout
School Finance: Understanding How Jeffco Public Schools are Funded
Presenters: Kathleen Askelson, Chief Financial Officer and Nicole Stewart, Budget and Treasury Director
This presentation breaks down how public schools are funded in Colorado – the funding formula set annually by legislation per the School Finance Act, pupil counts and the BS (Budget Stabalization)Factor to how local share impacts state share, the difference between bonds, mill levies and mill levy overrides and where the pot money really goes. You will also learn about oversight, accountability, transparency, the budgeting process using the School Based Budgeting (SBB) and Budgeting For Outcomes (BFO) models, and resources to help you talk dollars and sense around Jeffco’s finances.
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How to get more than “Nothin’”
Presenters: Matt Flores, Chief Academic Officer; Jef Fugita, Executive Director Curriculum & Instruction; and Grant Euler, Transform the Task Coordinator
When you ask your kids “What did you learn today?” would you like more than a one word answer? Let’s learn together about transforming student learning experiences. Also in this session, participants will experience firsthand how students engage with standardized tests and make connections between our Jeffco Generations Skills and student achievement.
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Classroom Technology to Transform Learning
Presenter: Mary Beth Bazzanella, Director, Educational Technology
Join us during this hands on session to explore some of the technology used in Jeffco classrooms to transform learning including Google Expeditions, Spheros, Bloxels, and more.
Presentation
Cultivating our Earliest Learners!
Presenters: Dawn Odean, Director, Early Learning and Angella Schroller, Asst. Director, Early Learning
Find out more about Jeffco’s work from Launch to HIPPY to preschool and P-3. We are focused on quality programs that ensure our students and families thrive. We are looking forward to hearing your input!
2017-18
The program consisted of five sessions during the 2017-18 school year and was designed to help parents and other community leaders learn more about education in Jeffco.
Session materials
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