French Teacher of the Year
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 Congratulations to Misty Bowden Strevig of Gorham Middle High School for being selected as a French Teacher of the Year for 2021. This award is given to recognize outstanding contributions to French education both within the classroom and in the larger community. She was recognized at the New Hampshire Association of World Language Teachers Conference in November.
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International learning through play project includes WMSI
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White Mountain Science, Inc. (WMSI) is excited to announce Playful Engineering-Based Learning (PEBL), a grant funded by the LEGO Foundation awarded to Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO)! As one of the eight international outreach organizations that this grant will support and amplify, WMSI will continue to share their mission of growing creative problem solvers across the region and further their reach with the support of PEBL!
In addition, WMSI has named their Program Coordinator Amanda Carron as their PEBL Fellow to work directly with Tufts CEEO on this exciting grant. Thanks to the grant, WMSI has also hired a new Program Instructor, Emily Stanislawski. Read her introductory blog post here!
Want to learn more about PEBL? Please read the award announcement here and feel free to reach out to Amanda with any questions you may have at acarron@whitemountainscience.org.
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WMCC to host North Country school counselors & SAPs
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 White Mountains Community College in Berlin has partnered with NCES to host the school counselors and Student Assistance Program staff from the region on Monday, January 10, 2022. In addition to a tour of the labs at the facility, the day will include information on dual enrollment and concurrent opportunities, financial aid and helping students navigate paying for college, what the college offers for student support services, and learning about career pathways and new curriculum. The college will share information on outreach opportunities for elementary grades to learn about career pathways and programs, as well as the youth camps available at WMCC.
NCES is convening school counselors and SAPs monthly for professional development related to social and emotional learning. A group of about 25 are participating in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents. With a pause in that training for the month of January, said NCES Executive Director Lori Langlois, this will be a good time to host the group at WMCC.
 In addition to the tour and learning more WMCC programs, NCES is sponsoring a professional development opportunity to learn about inclusive practices and supports for gender nonconforming students. That portion of the day will be facilitated by Shannon Brown.
Participants will be treated to breakfast and lunch. This opportunity is free for counselors from SAUs 3, 7, 9, 20, 23, 35, 36, 58, 68, 77, & 84. To register, visit ncedservices.org/wmcc.
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Publishing opportunity for teens
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Under the Madness Magazine, a magazine for teen writers-by teen writers, is accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction for its first issue. The magazine's editorial board is composed of students largely from the North Country, working under the mentorship of the New Hampshire Poet Laureate. Under the Madness Magazine publishes writers, ages 13-19, from around the globe.
Under the Madness is made possible with the generous support of the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The magazine began as an off-shoot of the 2021 North Country Young Writers’ Festival.
Learn more about submitting teen work
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Dr. Jill Siler to speak with North Country school leaders
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 School leaders have been invited to a presentation by Dr. Jill Siler on leading through challenging times. Dr. Siler served as a superintendent for ten years until recently transitioning to a position with a statewide school administrators association. She is the author of Thrive Through the Five: Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead through Challenging Times.
The one-hour webinar will take place on December 6th.
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PD from Media Power Youth
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 Media Power Youth’s mission is to inspire youth to engage with media in thoughtful and constructive ways that support their physical and mental well-being. Media Power Youth's professional development workshops are interactive and discussion-based, with chances for you to collaborate with colleagues and explore the concepts discussed in real-time.
Media Literacy Curricula for Middle School
Dec 7th, 4:00 - 7:00 EST
In this workshop, we will introduce educators to our new instructional tools including Cyber Cipher: Decoding Social Networks and our project-based learning module, Digital Climate Change: Texting and Tweeting Your Way to a Better World. We will also share our experiences with implementing these tools in schools and ideas that educators have shared with us along the way.
Media Literacy for Safe and Healthy Choices v2.0
Dec 8th, 4:00 - 6:30 EST
Our foundational upper-elementary curriculum has been newly updated for 2021! This evidence-based educational resource contains lessons on how media and technology shape our habits and attitudes around health and wellness while engaging students in a hands-on health fair project. New topics include vaping, infographics, reality TV, and community advocacy.
To see a full list of 2021/2022 virtual workshops, please visit mediapoweryouth.org/events.
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Computer Science Education Week, December 6-12, 2021
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Organize and register an Hour of Code event for your classroom at hourofcode.com.
Let's go North Country schools, get your event on the map today!
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Civics programs for grades 5-12
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The NH Institute for Civics Education offers engaging and interactive civics programs for Grades 5 – 12! These programs can be offered at your school or virtually and are FREE.
Working with lawyers and judges, students learn about the legal system, analyzing facts, creating arguments, and listening to and respecting others.
The programs available include:
Mock Mini-Trials for Grades 5-7
Mock Appellate Arguments for Grades 7-12
Practical Law for High School Students
For more information about any of the programs please visit: nhcivics.org/civics-603 or contact Amanda Pawlik, NH Civics Program Manager at amanda.pawlik@nhcivics.org.
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Request Youth Mental Heath First Aid Training
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Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of
mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. The training gives adults who work with
youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
There are now three learning options for YMHFA training:
- VIRTUAL. First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and
then participate in a 4.5 to 5.5-hour, Instructor-led video conference.
- BLENDED LEARNING. After completing a 2-hour, self-paced online course,
First Aiders will participate in a 4.5-hour, in-person, Instructor-led class.
- IN-PERSON. First Aiders will receive their training as an 8-hour, Instructor-led,
in-person course.
YMHFA Flyer
Request training through the University of New Hampshire:
https://extension.unh.edu/health-well-being/youth-family-resiliency/mental-health-first-aidr
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Resources for kids and teens when a family member has Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia
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NASA Citizen Science Webinars for K-12 Rural Educators
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Do you want your students to make meaningful contributions to authentic NASA science? Join us for a workshop to learn about the variety of available NASA citizen science projects spanning all three scientific domains (Life, Physical, and Earth & Space). Projects can be conducted regardless of educators’ unique geographic locations and can meet the content and age-level needs of your classrooms.
Hosted by: Rachael Arens, Associate Researcher at NAU PLANETS & Michael Guarraia, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at NASA
When: Online, the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM ET
Cost: Free
 For December 2nd, the special guests are Dr. Christopher Britt and Yesenia Perez of the Space Telescope Science Institute. Learn more
Register for Dec 2
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Copper Cannon Summer Camps for Ages 9-16
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Copper Cannon Camp, located in Franconia, NH, is a tuition-free camp for children who qualify for the free or reduced meal plans at school. There are summer programs for ages 9-12 and 13-16. Campers share a cabin with 5-6 other youth and at least 1 staff for the course of the week. Programs are specifically created to help youth build relationships, prevent summer learning loss and to promote a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, hydration and exercise.
Learn more about Copper Cannon programs
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Early education STEM webinar
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Professional development in STEM education for early childhood educators and teacher candidates is being offered for free on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sponsored by the NH Early & Elementary Mathematics Collaborative and the UNH Department of Education, the webinar includes two presentations:
Sense-Making in Early Mathematics Education
What We are Counting Counts: Contextualizing Math through Science
Learn more or register
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Early Childhood Education Website for Coos County
The Coos County Director Network has launched a new website. The site, coosdn.org, has resources for early childhood providers as well as families. For ECE professionals, resources include career pathways and professional development opportunities. For families, there are resources for finding child care as well as other family supports.
Learn more
SmallActs North
The #SmallActs campaign is about neighbors helping neighbors and building communities where #SmallActs are a way of life.
Join in! Do something unexpected and kind for someone. Spread the word. Bring SmallActs to your classroom.
Learn more
North Country Partnership for SEL Practices
View this short video to learn more about NCP4SEL. Follow NCP4SEL on Facebook for more tips, resources, and announcements.
- New services in adult education
- Online assessments for HiSet preparation
Call 752-1927 or email gthebergecoosals@myfairpoint.net for more information.
Opening for a part-time HiSet Examiner for the Coos AEL location. Call the office for details.
Bring daily movement routines to your classroom!
Move One Million (M1M) is on a mission to improve physical, mental, and social health around the world. Move One Million is a 100% free service to bring movement and togetherness to the world. The goal of M1M is to move one million people every day.
M1M is a daily broadcast that includes music, movement and mindfulness all in one video! The 2.5 minute movement routine and music are the same each day and accompanied with a mindfulness activity. The M1M routine is easy to learn and is for everyone! It is a great way to start your day with your students!
You can learn more about Move One Million at m1m.org. You may also reach out to a local Move One Million Ambassador, Susanne Styles, an educator from Berlin Elementary School, at styles@sau3.org.
Support the mission of NCES
Your tax deductible donation will support NCES' mission. NCES collaborates with public schools and community partners to support excellent and equitable educational opportunities throughout the North Country.
NCES seeks exceptional educational experiences and realized potential for all students.
NCES believes that thriving schools are at the heart of vibrant communities!
The core values of NCES:
Contact Information
North Country Education Services
300 Gorham Hill Road
Gorham, NH 03581
ncedservices.org
603-466-5437
nces@ncedservices.org
NCES is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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