Staff Shoutout
TVI PURSUES NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Wendy Hill, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, began her journey toward National Board Certification earlier this school year and in December, she completed Component 1 (Content Knowledge) of the National Board Teacher Certification process. Out of a possible 4.0, Wendy's average score was 3.053. This component comprises 40% of all components combined.
Wendy Hill, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, began her journey toward National Board Certification earlier this school year and in December, she completed Component 1 (Content Knowledge) of the National Board Teacher Certification process. Out of a possible 4.0, Wendy's average score was 3.053. This component comprises 40% of all components combined.
Wendy is currently working to complete Component 2 which she will submit this month and it will be scored in December. During the 2022-2023 school year, Wendy will complete Components 3 and 4 and will find out in December 2023 how she did.
ESL TEACHER SERVES ON BILITERACY PANEL AT LAKE GEORGE CSD
ESL teacher Cathy Painter worked with the designated LOTE and ELA teachers to design and write procedures to meet the stringent NYS requirements for earning the seal. Most recently, she served as a judge for Lake George's student candidates for the Biliteracy Seal.
ESL teacher Cathy Painter worked with the designated LOTE and ELA teachers to design and write procedures to meet the stringent NYS requirements for earning the seal. Most recently, she served as a judge for Lake George's student candidates for the Biliteracy Seal.
The NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. This encourages students to pursue opportunities in higher education and the workplace where biliteracy skills are valued and "to affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society."
AT PROVIDER COLLABORATES ON AUTHOR/ RESEARCHER'S NEXT BOOK
Assistive Technology provider and AT/Speech Team Leader, Olivia Harrison, has been invited to collaborate with AT guru, Dr. Caroline Musselwhite, on her next book.
Dr. Musselwhite has authored a number of textbooks and “how-to” books on a range of topics, including Emergent Literacy Success, and Communication Programming for Persons with Severe Handicaps. Her next book will focus on writing. Olivia will be collaborating specifically on Alternative Pencils and Tips and Tricks for Writing.
Administrator for Special Programs Anne Rode said, "I am so proud of the many ways these teachers and related service providers continuously seek to grow as professionals. They are recognized in their respective fields and make a huge impact in BOCES, in our component districts, and in surrounding regions."