November 21, 2024 RCSD Educator Digest

Educational Services

K-8 Math: Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) Collaboration Opportunity
Building Thinking Classrooms is a book written by researcher and professor, Dr. Peter Liljedahl. In this book Liljedahl presents 14 teaching practices that are meant to enhance learning by increasing student engagement, collaboration, and discourse. If you are interested in hearing more about these teaching strategies being used by some RCSD teachers and what the start of their implementation looks like, please join us for a BTC Collaboration on Tuesday, December 3 from 3:00-4:00 in the District Office Board Room.


Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

K-5 Science: Rediscover Discovery Education Educator Webinar Series
Discovery Education has designed a webinar series for educators to explore time-saving resources and new ways to engage students in science. Registration is free for all participants, and you can receive recordings of the webinar if you cannot attend the day and time that is offered. Click here for more information.
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

Personnel Services

Attention Teachers: Considering Retirement This Year?
If you’re thinking about retiring soon, we encourage you to explore the helpful webinars offered by CALSTRS. These sessions provide valuable insights that can assist you in making your retirement decision.
Additionally, mark your calendars for an informational meeting via Zoom on November 21, 2024, at 4:00 PM. This meeting will focus on the RCSD Golden Handshake Retirement Incentive and is open to all interested teachers.
Further details and an invitation will be sent out following the School Board meeting on November 14, 2024.
To maximize your understanding, we recommend attending the CALSTRS webinars prior to our information session. This will ensure you are well-prepared to discuss your options.
Stay tuned for more information!

Contact: Rene' Perkett