Upcoming Meetings
January 25, 2017 Superintendents' Council
January 27, 2017 Principals' Council
February 3, 2017 Title III Teachers
February 15, 2017 MRVED Board (7 p.m.)
February 22, 2017 Superintendents' Council
February 23, 2017 Teachers' Advisory Council
February 24, 2017 Principals' Council
Friday, January 20, 2017
MELT - Evaluations and Thank You
MELT
First off, thank you to everyone who participated in MELT this year. A special thank you to all the presenters and facilitators who make the day what it is. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation for the day. We take all the feedback, present it to our various groups and make changes based upon the feedback.
MELT Evaluation Link
First off, thank you to everyone who participated in MELT this year. A special thank you to all the presenters and facilitators who make the day what it is. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation for the day. We take all the feedback, present it to our various groups and make changes based upon the feedback.MELT Evaluation Link
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a real problem for students and teachers alike. The Winter months can be difficult; days are shorter, getting outside is difficult, end of the semester comes around, etc... Check out this informative article on SAD and what you can do to treat it.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a real problem for students and teachers alike. The Winter months can be difficult; days are shorter, getting outside is difficult, end of the semester comes around, etc... Check out this informative article on SAD and what you can do to treat it.
Tech Tip - Nearpod
Nearpod
We had a couple sessions on Nearpod at the MELT. In a nutshell, Nearpod makes your presentations interactive for students. It works great in a 1:1 environment. You can watch the video below for a short explanation.
We had a couple sessions on Nearpod at the MELT. In a nutshell, Nearpod makes your presentations interactive for students. It works great in a 1:1 environment. You can watch the video below for a short explanation.
January Science Update from MDE
You can check out the latest Science Update from MDE by going to the link below.
MDE SCIENCE UPDATE LINK
This edition of the Science Update includes:
News
MDE SCIENCE UPDATE LINK
This edition of the Science Update includes:
News
- New resource for Earth observations from Mary Colson
- Spring conferences about Earth Science, Lake Superior, Gardening and Climate Change
- Some state and national summer workshops
- Presidential Award
- Centers for Disease Control Fellowship
- Physics Force Shows
- Mississippi River programs
- School Gardens grants
- Summer science opportunities for high school students
- GIS mapping contest
- National and state competitions
Friday, January 6, 2017
MELT Information
2017 MELT
The 2017 MRVED Educators Learning Together (MELT) Conference is fast approaching. If you have not registered yet, please contact Mary (mbrown@mrved.net) at the MRVED office to do so immediately.
The conference this year has over 600 people registered with around 100 possible sessions throughout the day. Look for an email a couple days prior to the conference with specific information about the day.
We look forward to having a great day with you all!
The 2017 MRVED Educators Learning Together (MELT) Conference is fast approaching. If you have not registered yet, please contact Mary (mbrown@mrved.net) at the MRVED office to do so immediately.
The conference this year has over 600 people registered with around 100 possible sessions throughout the day. Look for an email a couple days prior to the conference with specific information about the day.
We look forward to having a great day with you all!
MCTM Spring Conference
MCTM Spring Conference
The Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Spring Conference will be held April 28 & 29 in Duluth, MN. This conference is a "must attend" for any teachers of Mathematics. The conference includes a number of smaller breakout sessions with two nationally known keynote speakers. There are always a handful of takeaways from this conference. You can check out the information and register by going to the MCTM Spring Conference webpage.
The Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Spring Conference will be held April 28 & 29 in Duluth, MN. This conference is a "must attend" for any teachers of Mathematics. The conference includes a number of smaller breakout sessions with two nationally known keynote speakers. There are always a handful of takeaways from this conference. You can check out the information and register by going to the MCTM Spring Conference webpage.MRVED Business
Upcoming Meetings
January 10, 2017 Title III Paraprofessionals
January 16, 2017 MELT
January 25, 2017 Superintendents' Council
January 27, 2017 Principals' Council
February 3, 2017 Title III Teachers
February 15, 2017 MRVED Board (7 p.m.)
January 10, 2017 Title III Paraprofessionals
January 16, 2017 MELT
January 25, 2017 Superintendents' Council
January 27, 2017 Principals' Council
February 3, 2017 Title III Teachers
February 15, 2017 MRVED Board (7 p.m.)
Tech Tip - Discovery Virtual Field Trips
Discovery Virtual Field TripsTake your students beyond the classroom walls and into some of the world's most iconic locations for rich and immersive learning experiences — no permission slips required, Tour the National Archives, see how an egg farm works, explore NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, or hear from the President of the United States. Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips are fun, educational, and free!
Browse the Discovery Education Events Calendar for upcoming experiences.
Experience Inauguration Day with your students.
MDE - Coaching/Observation Resources
Coaching/Observation Resources From MDE
The Minnesota Department of Education has recently added a video series on conducting coaching conversations. There are also some great resources out there for anyone that has to observe a teacher and then provide feedback to the teacher. The resources were developed to assist in the teacher evaluation process from the Minnesota Department of Education. There are some excellent tools and resources provided by MDE. If you are a principal or peer observer, you will want to check it out!
Conducting Coaching Conversations Link
The Minnesota Department of Education has recently added a video series on conducting coaching conversations. There are also some great resources out there for anyone that has to observe a teacher and then provide feedback to the teacher. The resources were developed to assist in the teacher evaluation process from the Minnesota Department of Education. There are some excellent tools and resources provided by MDE. If you are a principal or peer observer, you will want to check it out!
Conducting Coaching Conversations Link