NBOE Teacher Talk

A Message from Deputy Superintendent 

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,
 
Thank you to the hundreds of current and aspiring women leaders throughout the district who have registered for our 1st Annual Women’s Leadership Conference.  The virtual Women’s Leadership Conference will take place on Saturday March 19, 2022.  The conference begins at 9:00 AM with greetings from a panel of distinguished leaders and guests.  Registration is now closed.  To those of you who have registered, please join the main session early and come charged and ready to be engaged, as we

A Message from Superintendent León

The January Reset is one sign that suggests our understanding and trust in you, the classroom teacher and all other instructional staff. In September, everyone understood the impact of students learning remotely. Everybody was asked to adjust and you did it. Some need to be reminded that students were learning remotely from March 16, 2020, and only 38% returned to in-person instruction on April 12, 2021. This is not an excuse. Just the facts. It has only been 7 months since 100% of our students returned to in-person instruction

Message from Dr. Reilly
 

A Message to Grades 1-8 Teachers

Please note the information concerning the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) included in this issue of Teacher Talk.  The ILP has been populated with the necessary data and abbreviated.  Your input is critical. Full directions from Ms. Jackson can be found here.  For those of you who will be completing the form, please complete a timesheet for payment for 1 hour and submit it to your principal for processing.
 

A Message for K-3 Teachers

Superintendent León and I will be meeting with all of you, by grade level, in

Message from Deputy Johnson

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,
 
The countdown to winter break has begun. As you relax, rewind and rejuvenate, here are a few NBOE resources to support you and your mental health and well-being. 

• NBOE Support Spa: We understand the need for intentional moments to disconnect, regroup and ground ourselves for ongoing inner strength. To support in these efforts, NBOE and OSL have provided a Staff Support Group (Spa). The last session is Wednesday 12/22 from 5:15pm-6:15pm. The topic is Inner Strength Approach to Mental Health and it is open to all staff and will be

Message from Dr. Reilly
 

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,
 
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” — Albert Einstein

Do students have multiple opportunities to question and wonder during the course of the school day? Children are naturally curious and eager to learn new things. Using NBOE curricula, we can find a multitude of ways to foster that curiosity.  In our visits to classrooms, the T and L team have observed teachers tapping into their students’ curiosity as a foundation for deeper learning. These

Message from Dr. Reilly

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,
 
Being in the presence of learning at schools these past two weeks has been a joy. As we continue to make our rounds, I want to direct your attention to the district’s academic walkthrough expectations. This document can assist you to organize learning environments and assist with planning. Attention to the domains can help you ensure that essential components are present in your classrooms, such as the use of notebooks and questioning techniques. Please use the link below to become aware, if not