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Dan Penick, Cobb's Coordinator of The International Baccalaureate Program at Campbell H.S., discusses the distinctive aspects of this Magnet program. 00:51 IB Origins 02:14 IB Students' School Experience 03:13 Coursework 05:02 IB or Advanced Placement? 06:54 Culture of Engagement 10:14 Typical Outcomes 14:09 The Ideal Candidate 15:09 Application Process 16:14 8th Grader Parent Advice The post Magn...

Board Member David Banks updates us on the happenings in Post 5. 00:50 What's New? 02:46 Ed-SPLOST is Making Exciting Improvements 06:03 On the Cutting Edge 12:22 Hearing from Parents and Staff 16:06 What's Coming Up The post Q&A #2 with Board Member David Banks appeared first on CobbCast .

Cobb Schools' Nursing Supervisor addresses current concerns about the emerging Coronavirus and what we can do to help students, staff and families stay informed and healthy. 01:12 The Sickest Time of Year 02:06 What is Coronavirus or COVID-19? 03:11 How Does it Compare to the Flu? 04:01 Vaccine or Treatments Available? 04:51 Who's Most at Risk? 05:37 Status in Georgia 06:09 Tracking in Schools 08:...

Cobb Schools' Chief Technology and Operations Officer discusses the challenges and considerations around inclement winter weather decisions. 00:35 The Decision Process 01:37 Student Safety Impact 03:26 It's All or Nothing 05:57 Key Considerations 08:00 Closings and Make-up Days 09:25 Bus Drivers On-call 10:14 Decisions Hit Close to Home 11:59 How to Stay in the Loop The post Keeping an Eye Out for...

Cobb Schools Board Member, Randy Scamihorn, brings us up to date on the school community of Post 1. 01:13 Happenings in Post 1 01:47 Test Scores 02:21 Understanding the Graduation Numbers 03:56 Accessibility 07:07 Mr. Scamihorn's Background 08:24 Community Meetings 10:12 Preparing Students for Tech Careers The post Q&A #2 with Board Member Randy Scamihorn appeared first on CobbCast .

Cobb Schools' Supervisor of Psychological Services, Dr. Christy Jaffe, discusses how a School Psychologist may be beneficial to your student's academic success. 00:49 Psychologists' Role 01:33 Who Qualifies for Services? 05:01 How Can They Help? 07:21 Common Needs 12:32 Impact on Student's Record 14:06 How to Access Services The post How a School Psychologist Can Benefit Your Student appeared firs...

Cobb Schools' Supervisor of Health & Physical Education, tells us about the new things in P.E. today and why it is so important to student success. 00:56 Health and Physical Education 02:20 How Physical Education Has Changed Through the Years 05:44 What's the Core Purpose P.E. 11:18 Benefits of Physical Activity 13:43 Connection to Student Success 14:24 H.I.I.T. The post Let’s Get Physical! PE...

Cobb Schools Board Member, Brad Wheeler, brings us up to date on the school community of Post 7. The post Q&A #2 With Board Member Brad Wheeler appeared first on CobbCast .

Cobb's Director of the Cobb Virtual Academy discusses this highly successful program available to all Cobb students. 00:42 What is Virtual Learning? 01:47 Flexibility 05:11 Virtual Teachers 07:06 Technical Requirements 07:42 Who Can Use It? 08:19 Special Needs Uses 09:02 Benefits 10:22 Costs 11:09 Virtual Personal Fitness The post Taking Classrooms into the Virtual World appeared first on CobbCast...

Cobb's Supervisor of English Language Arts and the Supervisor of Early Learning discuss ways parents can help their students become highly literate. 00:51 What is Literacy? 01:52 When to Start 03:40 Balanced Literacy 07:23 Resources Available 11:08 District Actions to Ensure Literacy 15:46 Best Way Parents can be Impactful The post Helping Your Student with Literacy appeared first on CobbCast .

Cobb's Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer, John Floresta, discusses the daily challenges of keeping parents informed within the boundaries set by federal privacy law. 01:04 The Challenges of Viral Rumors 01:56 The Investigation Process 05:30 Trust 11:01 The Federal Legal Constraints 15:13 What to Expect 17:31 News Media's Involvement The post Communicating with the Community during a Crisis...

Cobb's Performing Arts Supervisors discuss the opportunities and student achievements in our theatrical, choral, and instrumental programs. 01:02 Better opportunities for all students 02:11 The broader value of the arts 07:25 Sought-after characteristics 08:00 Achievements 11:10 Performances 13:57 Ed-SPLOST's connections to student success The post The Performing Arts of Cobb Schools appeared firs...

Cobb School District's head of maintenance discusses the challenges of taking care of our students' learning environment. 01:11 There's a whole lot to take care of 01:46 Powerful workforce 02:53 What we take care of 04:23 How we make it happen 10:00 Energy efficiency saves tax dollars 16:01 Keeping things germ-free The post Keeping Your Student’s Classroom in Top Shape appeared first on CobbCast .

Cobb School District's Advanced Learning Programs Supervisor, Dr. Andrew Kutscher, explains the dual enrollment program and its benefits. 01:06 What is Dual Enrollment? 01:40 Advantages 02:28 Potential Hidden Costs 03:16 Institutions and Courses Offered 05:49 Impact on Hope Scholarship and GPA 07:18 The Ideal Candidate 08:18 Admissions 10:43 Getting Started 12:55 Important Dates The post How Schoo...

Cobb School Board Member Charisse Davis updates us on happenings in Post 6. The post Q&A #2 with Charisse Davis, Post 6 Board Member appeared first on CobbCast .

Cobb School Social Worker offers insights into dealing with stress in the lives of our students. 00:42 Stress is a Big Deal 02:27 Origins of Stress 04:24 Good and Bad Stress 05:33 Stress and Social Development 06:15 Identifying Stress 07:38 Staying Tuned-in 08:55 Relationship Stressors 10:12 After School Decompression 11:27 Parenting Styles 13:27 Additional Help The post Helping Your Student Stres...

Cobb School Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard updates us on happenings in Post 2. 01:46 Summer Break in Post 2 03:34 Milestones Accomplishments 05:00 Constituents Speak Up 05:57 Constructive Dialog Opportunities 08:59 Ed-SPLOST Excitement in Post 2 12:40 Looking Forward 15:15 Dr. Howard Has Dad Jokes The post Q&A #2 with Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard of Post 2 appeared first on CobbCast .

Guests: Dr. Ehsan Kattoula– Assistant Superintendent of Accountability, Research & GrantsDr. Casey Jones– Director of Accountability 01:14 Who Requires the Testing?02:42 What is CCRPI?03:37 CCRPI Components04:27 Readiness for Advancement05:38 The Growth Component08:16 Milestones is Only... The post CCRP What? The Ins and Outs of State Test Scores appeared first on CobbCast .

Guest: Jeffrey Castle, (Former) Principal of Timber Ridge Elementary School 02:09 Challenges Teachers Face 03:23 When is Conference Week? 03:50 Teacher Conferences vs Open House 05:52 Parent / Teacher Communication 06:56 Parent Concerns 11:25 Parent... The post Rewind: What You Need to Know to be Ready for Conference Week appeared first on CobbCast .

Guests: Brenda Carter, Special Education DirectorJessica Coleman, Special Education Compliance Director 00:47 Substantial Support! 01:29 Qualification 03:35 Dyslexia 07:48 Autism 09:56 Trained Gen Ed Teachers 11:06 Where to Start 12:02 Parent Mentors 14:09 Age Range... The post Supporting Your Student with Special Needs appeared first on CobbCast .

Guest: Dr. Kelly Ingle, Coordinator 00:44 Program's Overview 02:58 Distinct from Wheeler's Magnet 05:41 Consider the Commute 06:11 What an Observatory! 07:37 Typical Careers 09:58 Social Development 11:25 Graduate Successes 14:10 Who's a Good Candidate?... The post Magnet Focus: The Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Technology at Kennesaw Mountain HS appeared first on CobbCast .

Guest: James Auld, Coordinator 00:41 International Studies overview 01:37 Comparison with Campbell HS's IB 02:55 Subject Areas of Study 04:12 Career Trajectory 05:25 Student Life on Campus 06:34 Success Stories 08:34 A Good Candidate 12:07... The post Magnet Focus: The School for International Studies at North Cobb HS appeared first on CobbCast .

Guest: Ana Murphy, Supervisor 01:17 What IS a School Social Worker 02:38 Different from School Counselors 03:17 There's a stigma 05:23 The Need in Cobb 06:17 Cobb Leads in Support 06:56 Community Collaboration 10:54 NON-critical... The post Getting a School Social Worker in Your Corner appeared first on CobbCast .

Guest: Angela Hurley, Coordinator 00:44 About the Academy01:56 Areas of Study03:05 University Quality Research06:07 Medical Sciences Areas08:38 Grateful Graduates10:47 Like a Family11:35 Industry Exposure12:21 Is My Student a Good Fit?13:28 How to Apply14:42 Support for... The post Magnet Focus: The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb HS appeared first on CobbCast .

Guest: Ana Murphy, Supervisor, School Social Work Department 00:43 School Social Workers' Role01:43 The Law03:04 The Purpose of the Law05:41 Seat Time06:18 The Impact of Absence07:17 Realities of Teens08:26 Steps to Help Attendance11:22 After the... The post How Schools Work: Attendance appeared first on CobbCast .