21st Century Academies

Coordinator - Angela Epps

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21st Century Academy Resources

Academy Staff resources can be found on the 21st Century Academies Webpage and the 21st Century Academy Teacher Teams.

Counselors

Coordinator - Alicia Jackson

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eAcademy Updates

Click HERE for more updates from eAcademy.

CTE

Coordinator - Barbra Gonzales

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CTE Information & Resources

Please refer to the CTE website and CTE Teacher Teams for information, resources, meeting dates, etc.


KS CTE Scholars

High School Teachers: Please work with your senior students who are eligible for KS CTE Scholar to complete the application (due March 1). Olathe students selected by the state will also receive a full-ride scholarship for 2 years to attend JCCC! Let's help our students attain this amazing opportunity!


For more information, please visit the CTE website CTE Scholars page.


Equipment & Supply requests for 2022-23

High school teachers may request equipment and supplies that are new, enhanced, and up to industry standards (not replacement for existing equipment or supplies) to be purchased with Perkins grant funds. The following pathways will be given priority consideration for the 2022-23 school year:

  • Aviation Maintenance (OATC Electronics & Avionics)

  • Family, Community & Consumer Services

  • Manufacturing (OATC Welding)

  • Marketing

  • Mobile Equipment Maintenance (Auto Collision & Auto Technology)


To submit a request to be included with the 2022-23 Perkins grant, please follow the guidelines on the CTE website - Perkins Request for Funding page. Deadline to submit requests is March 30, 2022.


Summer Educator Externships

Are you a CTE teacher, counselor, or administrator interested in working outside the field of education during the summer expanding your knowledge and skills about businesses and organizations in your teaching field of expertise? Explore occupations and have first-hand, “real life” examples to share with your students by participating in our summer Educator Externship program. Applications open February 1. To learn more, visit the CTE website Educator Externships page.

Instructional Technology

Coordinator - Jackie Black

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Instructional Technology PD Opportunity

We have an upcoming professional learning opportunity that you will not want to miss! A technology session will be offered during EPIC on March 8th from 4:15-6:15. You will be awarded professional learning points for attending. We will meet on Zoom. This session will include opportunities to learn about -

  • Taking next steps with Nearpod

  • Creating self-paced lessons with Google tools

  • Accessibility tools to reach all learners


Sign up in Frontline!

Log into MyLearningPlan/Frontline

Click the book icon on the far left toolbar (4th one down called “Activity Catalogs”)

Click on District Catalog

In the Search Term box, write in EPIC.

Click on EPIC - Teaching with Technology!

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Sign Up Now”

Mathematics

Coordinator - Spencer Brown

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New Middle School Cyclical Review Documents

Your fantastic team of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teachers that developed this year's cyclical review last summer has heard your feedback and has made adjustments. Many of you asked for more of a product that you can directly pull by week and use. You will find such an option on page 2 of your respective document. You will find the previous information on pages 3 and 4. The first page will explain all three options. For any feedback, please reach out to Spencer Brown.


Middle School Math Resource Repository

A new Math resource repository has been developed! It’s meant to be a one-stop shop for almost everything you need to help support you in core!


Here you’ll find:

  1. Your pacing guides.

  2. Your priority standards, in order of when you introduce them, with explanations and additional resources.

  3. A link to your grade-specific progression map.

  4. The difference between your Kansas Standards and how Eureka presents the Common Core Standards.


Be sure to check it out and let us know if there’s something you need added!

You will need to be signed into your "students.olathehschools.com" google accounts to access these.

Math grade 6+ ------ Click Here

Math grade 7+ ------ Click Here


Math Games: Round 3

This round will stay open until tomorrow morning, when a random correct answer will be chosen.


At a local fruit stand, one customer buys 2 apples and 2 pineapples. Another buys a cantaloupe, a watermelon, and an apple for $15. A third buys 2 watermelons, 2 cantaloupes, and a pineapple. The third customer's bill is $6 less than double the first customer's. How much will 2 apples and a pineapple cost me?

Science

Coordinator - Julie Miller

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Skype a Scientist

Skype a Scientist makes personal connections with scientists in your classroom. Previous sessions are also available on their YouTube Channel. For more information and to sign up click here.


KATS Kamp

Kansas Association For Teachers of Science Annual conference is April 23 at K-State/Olathe. Professional Development 1 grad. credit hour is offered through K-State Olathe (in person) on NGSS Storylines and phenomenon-based learning. Click this link for more information and registration.

Social Studies

Coordinator - Julie Fishburn

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7th & 11th Grade Assessment Training Video & Materials

Assessment training videos and materials can be accessed by clicking this link.


Black History Nerds Series through the Teaching Black History Center & Teaching Black History Conference

The Teaching Black History Conference is scheduled for July 22-24, 2022. Please contact Julie for more info about the conference or the Saturday virtual PD series during the month of February.


African American History Month

African American History Month is celebrated each year in February. Check out the resources on the link to access some great educational resources for your class!


James Madison Fellowship

Interested in applying for the James Madison Fellowship to earn a master's degree in history, political science or education? Click on the link to learn more and see how to apply! Applications are due March 1, 2022.


Social Studies Artifact Checkout

Social Studies Artifact Checkout is NEW and it is HERE for you! Check out the collections which are stored at the IRC and sign up for a time to reserve them to enrich your instruction. Click on the link to reserve a collection for your class today!