Welcome to The Link
Dr. Rodger’s Reflections:
Hello all and welcome to this month’s edition of HCDE’s The Link. As our brilliant students file back onto school buses and into classrooms, we are once again reminded why we chose this wonderful profession. We get the opportunity to create, inspire, motivate and mentor our next generation of professionals. And while that is super rewarding, it does not come without conflict or challenge. In this month’s edition of The Link, we provide resources to help you face those challenges, but also plan for success school year. We wish you a safe school year filled with lessons learned and a plethora of success!
“And suddenly you know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.”
Meister Eckhart
New Year of “New Normal” – Planning for What’s Ahead
As we take stock of COVID-19’s impact on education and the “new normal” that’s part of our daily lexicon, now is the perfect opportunity to renew our energy and think big as we plan for what’s ahead.
Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
Key Takeaways Students benefit from in-person learning, and safely returning to in-person instruction in the fall 2021 is a priority.
Post COVID – The Potential of Online Learning
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed adult learners and educators across all levels of education to adapt to online learning. The impact has birthed an opportunity to increase service capacity and permanently change how education is delivered. Virtual knowledge has allowed the world of education to maintain continuity amid a global crisis. The forced shift to online education reflects a moment of change and a time to reimagine how education can be delivered.
Social and Emotional Learning Support
Harris County Department of Education prides itself on the training and resources we provide to districts on the emotional side of safety. The Center for Safe and Secure Schools are committed to providing research driven and responsive professional development that aims to make an impact teacher actions to influence student well-being and school safety. With both students and staff having faced some trying times it is important that Harris County Department of Education answers the call of school districts to provide support. Here we are sharing tools from McGraw Hill with downloadable and printable resources.
E&E Team Member Spotlight
In this issue, we would like to recognize Dr. Colina Poullard, the Curriculum Director for Digital Education and Innovation within HCDE’s Teaching and Learning Center. With over 20 years of combined Education and Media experience, Dr. Poullard brings a unique perspective on the impact on COVID-19 and planning for what’s ahead in the digital realm. We caught up with Dr. Poullard to get her insights.
Stretch Your Dollar with Educator Discounts
On Aug. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced a final extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
Calendar – August 2021
Check out and register for these upcoming events!
Building Resilience Institute: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching & Learning: Sept. 22, 2021 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m
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