The SERTAC Buzz- Teacher Edition

Congratulations to Michele Clark from Bush Elementary in Laurel County for winning the November prize drawing! Michele won a personal laminator, laminating sheets, and an SESC Swag pack!

Complete this survey to be entered in December's Prize Drawing: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2rmP-9p8JW7GSGaoWZ980t4mF7YadxwEGq68Mkrpt4IBUTg/viewform

December's prize is a Classroom Sensory Kit!

This website, Transition Assessments & Activities, is currently a free resource for educators to use with their students as a part of the transition planning process.

Transition assessments are tools and processes used to gather information about students with special needs to help guide their planning for life after high school. These assessments are designed to evaluate the students' strengths, preferences, interests, and needs in various areas, such as education, employment, independent living, and community involvement. The goal is to develop a well-rounded transition plan that supports the student in achieving their post-school goals.

Transition assessments are essential for understanding where the student is in relation to their postsecondary goals and ensuring that the educational program and services align with those goals. These assessments help educators, families, and the students themselves to identify specific skills that need to be developed and the supports that are necessary to help the student succeed after graduation.

As teachers, understanding how to write effective AI prompts can greatly enhance your ability to engage students and improve instruction. With well-crafted prompts, you can use AI tools to generate step-by-step solutions, alternative problem-solving methods, or explanations tailored to your students’ diverse needs. This skill enables you to quickly create resources like practice problems, quizzes, or real-world applications of math concepts, making your lessons more interactive and relevant. AI can also support differentiated instruction by providing customized feedback or generating problems at various levels of difficulty, helping every student find success. Writing clear AI prompts reflects the logical thinking we value in math, allowing you to model critical problem-solving strategies for your students. Additionally, leveraging AI technology saves time on lesson preparation, allowing you to focus on teaching while staying at the forefront of educational innovation. Mastering AI prompts is a powerful way to make your instruction more efficient, creative, and effective for your classroom.

Check out this article for Mentimeter's Blog describing effective use of AI prompts: https://www.mentimeter.com/blog/education/ai-prompts-for-teachers

The holiday break provides a much-needed pause for both students and teachers, but it can also disrupt established classroom routines and behavior expectations. As students return, the mid-year transition offers a valuable opportunity to reset and reinforce expectations to create a positive learning environment for the rest of the school year. This article explores practical strategies and tools to help teachers reestablish consistency, address lingering challenges, and build stronger relationships with students. By taking intentional steps to reset behaviors after the break, educators can set the stage for a productive and supportive classroom environment. Look at these suggestions from Branching Minds: https://www.branchingminds.com/blog/tips-tools-for-mid-year-behavior-reset

SESC has big news! Annie Conner is now supporting moderate/severe disabilities teachers in the region as our new Low Incidence Consultant! Be sure to register for these NEW opportunities this spring! Click this link to access registration for each training: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a7REI6gxkEdJpOsq4pliQtaG4CCrpVzr/view