Wishing all of you a safe and Happy New Year!
Here is to a wonderful 2019 for all.
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
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Monday, December 31, 2018
New Year's 2018
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
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Friday, December 28, 2018
A Look Back at 2018 (Part 2)
Start with the 4th of July holiday then end with the 4th Annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit to kick off the new school year with the theme of "Educating the Whole Child" #CATeachersSummit
August 2018
"When We . . .get ready to go Back to School let's make sure that we:
-Make Time to Prepare.
-Gather the Necessary Resources.
-Examine and Explore Each Site.
-Start with a Positive Attitude.
-Believe in Success."
September 2018
"What has taken place in our schools and classrooms.
-Have we done the best we can to welcome back our students and their parents?
-Are we prepared to provide the best education we can?"
October 2018
"Need a STEAM idea to celebrate? Look no further than Jack-o-Lanterns."
November 2018
Election. Armistice 100th Anniversary. Thanksgiving.
December 2018
Winter Break. Holidays. Welcome 2019.
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
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A Look Back at 2018 (Part 1)
January 2018"The challenges that they will face are most likely to be solved by those who can draw upon a diverse education experience covering multiple subjects and areas of knowledge.
They will need to develop unique skills that adapt to new technologies, in a constantly changing world, where creative minds collaborate across time zones, geographic regions, cultural areas, and multiple languages."
CA EL ROADMAP
Vision:
"English Learner Fully and Meaningfully Access and Participate in a 21st Century Education from Early Childhood Through Grade Twelve That Results in Their Attaining High Levels of English Proficiency, Mastery of Grade Level Standards, and Opportunities to Develop Proficiency in Multiple Languages."
Mission:
"California Schools Affirm, Welcome and Respond to a Diverse Range of English Learner Strengths, Needs and Identities.
California Schools Prepare Graduates with the Linguistic, Academic and Social Skills and Competencies they Require for College, Career, and Civic Participation in a Global, Diverse, and Multilingual World, thus Ensuring a Thriving Future for California."
February 2018
+Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL+
March 2018
Students March in Solidarity to Parkland
April 2018
"Less and less time remains left in which progress can be made and assessed; but time, nonetheless, remains. Educators can still advocate for struggling students. Students can still request help from teachers. Teachers can still guide students and collaborate with educators."
May 2018
"Students get ready for End-of-Year activities. Seniors finalize their checklists as they prepare for graduation and start to get sized for caps and gowns; while Eighth and Fifth graders, in addition to Kindergartners, prepare for their promotion ceremonies."
June 2018
Summer! (Both School and Vacation)
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Reflecting on 2018
"Reflecting on 2018 - A guide on how to reflect and look back at the year that has passed".
As 2018 comes to an end educators and students should take the time to review and assess what has been achieved this year. There is much that has taken place over the past 12 months and all has had an impact in our day to day education. Every year begins with hope and a vision of a brighter future. Every year ends with longing and nostalgia, in some cases even a bit of regret, over the decisions made and events that shaped the year that was.
As it is true of education, doing an overall assessment can be quite an overwhelming task to take on even when it is a self-assessment. It is always good to have a partner to help through this process: a colleague, a friend or classmate, parents and relatives can be of great help and provide assistance and feedback.
Begin by making a list of all the events that you remember and/or were a part of, for example:
1) Students in the classroom.
2) Teams and Clubs.
3) After-School Activities.
4) Sporting Events.
5) Art, Movies, Music, Television shows.
6) Society, Politics, and Government.
7) An "In Memoriam" to those who passed on.
8) Challenges not met.
9) Accomplishments Achieved.
then proceed to give each a rating or value of your choice:
- Stars and check marks.
- Impact in our life.
- Significance of the event.
and finally, reflect on how you have grown over the year.
Doing this, not only to end the year but on a regular basis, can help with grow and development in addition to helping with emotional understanding on how each of us was shaped and molded by the year that was 2018.
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
Copyright 2018. MRCR Educational Consulting Firm. All Rights Reserved.
As 2018 comes to an end educators and students should take the time to review and assess what has been achieved this year. There is much that has taken place over the past 12 months and all has had an impact in our day to day education. Every year begins with hope and a vision of a brighter future. Every year ends with longing and nostalgia, in some cases even a bit of regret, over the decisions made and events that shaped the year that was.
As it is true of education, doing an overall assessment can be quite an overwhelming task to take on even when it is a self-assessment. It is always good to have a partner to help through this process: a colleague, a friend or classmate, parents and relatives can be of great help and provide assistance and feedback.
Begin by making a list of all the events that you remember and/or were a part of, for example:
1) Students in the classroom.
2) Teams and Clubs.
3) After-School Activities.
4) Sporting Events.
5) Art, Movies, Music, Television shows.
6) Society, Politics, and Government.
7) An "In Memoriam" to those who passed on.
8) Challenges not met.
9) Accomplishments Achieved.
then proceed to give each a rating or value of your choice:
- Stars and check marks.
- Impact in our life.
- Significance of the event.
and finally, reflect on how you have grown over the year.
Doing this, not only to end the year but on a regular basis, can help with grow and development in addition to helping with emotional understanding on how each of us was shaped and molded by the year that was 2018.
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
Copyright 2018. MRCR Educational Consulting Firm. All Rights Reserved.
Monday, December 24, 2018
Christmas 2018
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Happy Holidays!
and to all Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators, and all school faculty, staff, and education advocates: Enjoy the Winter Break.
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
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Thursday, December 20, 2018
December 2018
Winter is Here.
We have reached the end.
The end of 2018, and what a year it has been.
It is time to look back upon the memories that we have made throughout the year; going back to that Monday on January 1st, when we rang in the new year with wishes of happiness and hope.
December not only bring s with it the end of the year, but in education it provides the opportunity to take a break during Winter and make an assessment that allows for corrections and adjustments in a student's educational path and , if needed, create new learning opportunities to meet set goals to be achieved by the end of the school year.
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
Copyright 2018. MRCR Educational Consulting Firm. All Rights Reserved.
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