Are you feeling stressed? Burned out? Overwhelmed? Can't focus? Many of us are, including our students. You've probably heard the word "mindfulness" quite a bit recently. It's more than just a buzzword. Join us to learn what mindfulness is, what it isn't, and how it can benefit us AND our students. Presented by SAD 1 […]
Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training All Maine School districts are required to have a minimum of 2 staff complete a full day Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training for districts with up to 1,000 students. The law recommends a Gatekeeper in each school building. The Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training is the foundation of the Maine Suicide Prevention Program (MSPP) and is a pre-requisite for the Training of Trainers […]
This afternoon workshop is designed specifically for Ed Techs and will include presentations and activities that will help participants identify and evaluate strategies, techniques, and tools for working effectively with challenging student behaviors. In addition, participants will be given the opportunity to analyze the role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in classroom management and how it […]
In this virtual workshop, participants will be trained to deliver the one-hour personnel training required for all staff. This 3.5 hour training is intended for school nurses, counselors, or educators who will serve as trainers to their peers/colleagues. Draft agenda: ➤ Welcome and Introductions ➤ Overview of Law, Policy & Resources ➤ Understanding Child Sexual […]
Doug Reeves frequently asks audiences of educators what final grade they would give a student who received the following grades for assignments and homework (in this sequence) over the course of a semester: C C missed D C missed B missed B A. Educators’ answers range from F to A, revealing differences in how grades […]
Social Emotional Learning and the Brain Every student has a story. Teachers can help rewrite many of those stories and reinforce others. The path is clear: Fostering student–teacher relationships, empathy, emotional awareness, and self-regulation; building and handling peer relationships; and making responsible decisions will lead to success in school and in life. Linking strategies that […]
In this collaborative discussion session, we will discuss how teachers can most effectively orchestrate learning in each lesson, as well as ways to engage students, and feedback that’s most conducive to student learning.
Dr. Kimberly Sebold, History Professor at UMPI, has been working on a public history project called History in Stones: Mapping Cemeteries to Preserve and Teach the History of Central Aroostook County. The project goal is twofold: create searchable maps of the cemeteries in Central Aroostook County using ArcGIS Online and write an interactive history of Central Aroostook […]
Great Schools Partnership Senior Associate Ted Hall will lead a session for educators in the CACE service area interested in learning more about or becoming school administrators. The interactive session—conducted over Zoom—will involve community building, engagement with current school leaders who will share perspectives and advice, and an opportunity to explore and engage with a […]
"I don't know" and "I don't remember" are phrases that haunt every classroom teacher and learner. How do we create experiences that lead to better learning for all students so that they will "know" and "remember"? Over the past fifteen years, the science of learning has provided many insights into how we think. Furthermore, these […]
Maine School Administrative District #1
Presque Isle Middle School
569 Skyway St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Mark Stanley, Executive Director
Central Aroostook Council on Education
207-764-4474
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