Inspirational - Be a Mr. Jensen for every student in your classroom by taking the time to get to know their individual needs & interests. Social Emotional learning is critical to success at school & life! SEL is learning❤️ youtu.be/4p5286T_kn0

PBVUSD TK teachers exploring integrated Math, Science, Language, Social Emotional development & UDL concepts through play- based learning experiences at PBVUSD ELS 2023. No worksheet can do all that! Play is Academic. Rachelle Montoya-Deaton Brandie Dye Dr. Jazmine Frias

So grateful to collaborate with such a great team of co- presenters over the last two weeks ! PBVUSD’s TK expert team shared with fellow TK teachers powerful play- based interactions & strategies that support our youngest learners in TK! #PlayisLearning Rachelle Montoya-Deaton

This was so much fun!

📣🎙️CaET is now introducing their *brand new* Podcast! 🎉🎧 Tune in to inspiring episodes featuring experienced educators, expert guests, and insightful discussions on all things teaching! 🏫💡Click the link or go to CaET to listen🎙️💻 caeducatorstogether.org/groups/crpvvdn… KCSOS CA Department of Education

Getting to spend some time with our peers this whole week! Thank you Michelle for the super fun Sphero Indi Challenge! I’m sure it made Megan’s heart happy to see all of us play to learn 👨🏽‍🏫 Super excited to 👀 what is happening in the world of UPK! #KCSOSProud

#Maslow tells us that humans NEED connection. Humans are biologically wired to be in community. Some students do not get that at home. Our challenge is to view students as seeking connection instead of seeking attention. #TraumaInformed #PBIS #mentalhealth #caringclassroom

Kern Educators!👋🏼 Do you know of an educator, student, or community member/agency that has had an impact on improving outcomes for our students, policy, systems or structures? If so, give them a shoutout during this years #EmbraceEquitySymposium tinyurl.com/KernEquityCham…

✅ Get to know students ✅ Create Shared Agreements ✅ Set Goals ✅ Welcome Families to Back2School Night ✅ Check in w/ Yourself & Colleagues SEL is relationship building, SEL is culturally responsive, SEL is trauma informed, SEL is intentional structures for success 🧠 ❤️

Life events can influence a person’s mental health. Mental health is not solely biological. 1 in 14 children will lose a parent or sibling by age 18. Let’s learn to show up for our kids. #GriefAwarenessDay #mentalhealth #AllMeansAll

Science Educators of Kern County UNITE! Join us for the Kern County Science Leadership Network - a series of professional learning opportunities for all things science teaching. See you there! kern.k12oms.org/2564-233985

Kern Educators! Do you know of a student, educator, or community member/agency that has improved equitable practices, systems, structures, or outcomes for our students? If so, we want to acknowledge them at #EmbraceEquitySymposium Tinyurl.com/KernEquityCham…

Unlock the magic of learning through play! Dive into the world of developmentally responsive, culturally enriching, and linguistically supportive education for young learners with The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education from CA Department of Education. Download here: cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/docum…

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month starting this Friday, Sept. 15, KCSOS's Equity and Inclusion team created a calendar to help educators celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic icons. You can access this calendar & more here: bit.ly/NHHM2023

We had a blast presenting at #cmcsouth. Alisa Marie Hamilton CMC - CA MathCouncil #cmcmath

Exciting day of Physical Science professional learning for Kern Early Stars Preschool providers. Teachers explored ramps & balls, magnets, light & reflection, building bridges & towers, objects that sink or float and melting ice activities. Science & STEM is fun! #KCSOSproud

Thank you to Kern county TK teachers for coming out on a Saturday for an exciting day of Playful professional learning at TK Block Party with AIMS Center & KCSOS teams UPK and STEAM! #KCSOSproud

Join JustinSTEAMJanssen for the Kern County Computer Science Leadership Network to be a part of the growing community of computer science innovators in KC. Hope to see you there! Michelle Roy Holli Gonzalez Kyle Atkin