The Building Bridges Bulletin
March 2024
"You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good." Jerry West
As March Madness captivates audiences with its thrilling basketball showdowns, there's more to this annual spectacle than just athleticism and competition. Beneath the surface lies a rich tapestry of lessons that extend far beyond the court, offering invaluable insights into the correlation between playing on a sports team and becoming a productive member of the workforce.
Jerry West's timeless quote, "You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good," resonates deeply in the context of both March Madness and professional life. The journey to success is paved with challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt. Yet, it's the unwavering commitment to the task at hand, regardless of how one feels, that separates the champions from the rest.
In parallel, the partnerships forged through March Madness – between players, coaches, fans, and sponsors – underscore the importance of collaboration in achieving collective goals. Similarly, locally focused partnerships between educators, administrators and business leaders play a crucial role in shaping the future workforce. The game plan includes convening stakeholders, fostering dialogue, and identifying strategies to enhance the student learning experience inside and outside of the classroom. These collaborations pave the way for a more responsive education system aligned with regional economic needs and leads to "Championship" successes! Teamwork makes the dream work. 🙌
"In every single day, in every walk of life, ordinary people do extraordinary things. ORDINARY people accomplish EXTRAORDINARY things." - Jim Valvano-
Brown County Regional Network-Teacher STEAM Week
The goal of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) week is to connect local businesses and students through educational opportunities to build a local workforce.
Questions?
Danielle Sawyers- Western Brown-
danielle.sawyers@wbbroncos.com
Stephanie Wagoner- Brown County ESC-
stephanie.wagoner@brownesc.net
Becky Cropper-Brown County ESC-
Evelyn Yockey-Brown County ESC
Kim Adams-Brown County ESC-
Career, Workforce and Life Skills Classroom Resources
"We need all hands on deck to create the Brown County CWLSC Resources document. The guide will include a list of grade-level lesson plans aligned with learning standards, activities, guest speakers, and internship opportunities. These will showcase the great career and workforce opportunities in and around Brown County and provide firsthand knowledge of the skills needed to maintain a positive work-life balance.
To review a DRAFT copy of the resource guide, click this link .
Please note that this document is a work in progress and will be updated daily.
If you or your business/organization/school district/classroom have information to contribute to the guide, please email me (kim.adams@brownesc.net) your information, and it will be added to the CWLSC Resource Document.
Students can't be it if they don't see it!"
All are Welcome
Roles of Business Advisory Council
To advise local school districts on changes in
the economy and job market and the area in
which future jobs are most likely to be available;
To advocate for the employment skills most
critical to business and industry and the
development of curriculum to teach these skills;
To aid and support local school districts by
offering suggestions for developing a working
relationship among businesses, labor
organizations and educators.
Next meeting is May 15, 2024
-10:00-12:00-Large Conference Room-
SHCTC & BCESC Board Office-9231-B Hamer Rd, Georgetown
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Career Events for Students
Thanks to Mat Reno, Ohio Means Jobs for planning and providing a career fair event at the Brown County Fairgrounds on March 1 for students in grades 9-12, Regina Smith, RULH Elementary Guidance Counselor for successful March 8th K-6 career exploration event and to all of the local businesses and organizations that attended the events to share your expertise and passion for the work you do each day.
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Student Success Starts with Attendance
Student success starts with attendance and engaged learning, either in-person or remotely. As Ohio recovers from the negative effects of the pandemic, many families still struggle with getting students to school consistently and transitioning back to in-person learning. Students who are absent from school miss important learning opportunities, which can be difficult or even impossible to make up. Chronic absence, especially in the younger grades, can signal future high-risk patterns. In fact, chronically absent students (missing 10 percent of the school year or about 18 days or more) are significantly less likely to read proficiently by the end of third grade (65% less likely) and graduate from high school on time (89% less likely). Unfortunately, chronic absenteeism in Ohio has significantly increased to 30% statewide in school year 2021-22 an increase of six percentage points compared to the year before and an increase of 13 percentage points compared to the year before the pandemic began. This results in over 120,000 additional students who are chronically absent, significantly decreasing their chances of reading on grade level and graduating from high school on time.
Need support with;
Understanding and analyzing attendance data,
Using attendance data to develop and evaluate multi-tiered systems of support interventions and evidence-based strategies to prevent and address chronic absenteeism,
Leading and completing district training on the use of data tools and resources for the purpose of building data routines that include formative and summative data analysis.
Contact Kim Adams kim.adams@brownesc.org, dayne.michael@brownesc.us or stephanie.wagoner@brownesc.net to schedule this professional learning event with your organization.
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