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Guest: Christopher Walstead, Coordinator 00:48 What Differentiates Wheeler's Magnet Program?01:22 Distinction from Kennesaw Mountain's Magnet Program04:10 Areas of Study05:31 How Fine Arts Blends In07:52 Career Trajectories13:02 Candidates and Application15:45 Helping Hyper-focused Students with Stress Coordinator Christopher Walstead discusses the advanced educational opportunities available in The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Mathematics, & Technology at Wheeler High School. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Magnet Focus: The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Mathematics, & Technology at Wheeler HS appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Emily Hanlin, Executive Director of Food & Nutrition Services 01:19 The Nutritional Impact of the Pandemic on Learning03:34 Early Planning for the Fall05:19 Lessons Learned from the Spring08:22 Who Can Get School Meals09:08 How to Order Meal Kits10:45 More Convenient Places and Times Guest Emily Hanlin, the Executor Director of Cobb’s Food & Nutrition Services department explains how Cobb is making sure students still have access to nutritious meals, even through the pandemic. Food & Nutrition Services web page: http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/foodservices/ MyPayments Plus (account setup and ordering): https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome Free and Reduced-Price Meals application: https://mealapps.cobbk12.org/ Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Back to School: Cobb’s Remote Learning Meal Plan appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Dan Penick, Coordinator 00:51 IB Origins02:14 IB Students' School Experience03:13 Coursework05:02 IB or Advanced Placement?06:54 Culture of Engagement10:14 Typical Outcomes14:09 The Ideal Candidate15:09 Application Process16:14 8th Grader Parent Advice Dan Penick, Cobb’s Coordinator of The International Baccalaureate Program at Campbell H.S., discusses the distinctive aspects of this Magnet program. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Magnet Focus: International Baccalaureate Program at Campbell H.S. appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: David Banks, Post 5 Board Member 00:50 What's New?02:46 Ed-SPLOST is Making Exciting Improvements06:03 On the Cutting Edge12:22 Hearing from Parents and Staff16:06 What's Coming Up Board Member David Banks updates us on the happenings in Post 5. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Q&A #2 with Board Member David Banks appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Melanie Bales, School Nursing Supervisor 01:12 The Sickest Time of Year02:06 What is Coronavirus or COVID-19?03:11 How Does it Compare to the Flu?04:01 Vaccine or Treatments Available?04:51 Who's Most at Risk?05:37 Status in Georgia06:09 Tracking in Schools08:18 Every School is Ready09:10 How Families can Help12:23 Plan-B13:27 School Prevention Measures15:55 Additional Resources for Information Cobb Schools’ Nursing Supervisor addresses current concerns about the emerging Coronavirus and what we can do to help students, staff and families stay informed and healthy. Resource Links: Department of Public Health Center for Disease Control World Health Organization Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Staying Healthy in the Classroom appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Marc Smith, Chief Technology and Operations Officer 00:35 The Decision Process01:37 Student Safety Impact03:26 It's All or Nothing05:57 Key Considerations08:00 Closings and Make-up Days09:25 Bus Drivers On-call10:14 Decisions Hit Close to Home11:59 How to Stay in the Loop Cobb Schools’ Chief Technology and Operations Officer discusses the challenges and considerations around inclement winter weather decisions. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Keeping an Eye Out for Old Man Winter appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Randy Scamihorn, Board Member – Post 1 01:13 Happenings in Post 101:47 Test Scores02:21 Understanding the Graduation Numbers03:56 Accessibility07:07 Mr. Scamihorn's Background08:24 Community Meetings10:12 Preparing Students for Tech Careers Cobb Schools Board Member, Randy Scamihorn, brings us up to date on the school community of Post 1. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Q&A #2 with Board Member Randy Scamihorn appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Dr. Christy Jaffe, PhD. 00:49 Psychologists' Role01:33 Who Qualifies for Services?05:01 How Can They Help?07:21 Common Needs12:32 Impact on Student's Record14:06 How to Access Services Cobb Schools’ Supervisor of Psychological Services, Dr. Christy Jaffe, discusses how a School Psychologist may be beneficial to your student’s academic success. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post How a School Psychologist Can Benefit Your Student appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Elizabeth Price 00:56 Health and Physical Education02:20 How Physical Education Has Changed Through the Years05:44 What's the Core Purpose P.E.11:18 Benefits of Physical Activity13:43 Connection to Student Success14:24 H.I.I.T. Cobb Schools’ Supervisor of Health & Physical Education, tells us about the new things in P.E. today and why it is so important to student success. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Let’s Get Physical! PE Isn’t What It Used to Be appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Brad Wheeler, Board Member – Post 7 00:53 Post 7 Benefitting from Ed-SPLOST01:47 The Importance of AlertPoint02:37 Academic Growth06:36 School Events11:22 Helping Constituents Cobb Schools Board Member, Brad Wheeler, brings us up to date on the school community of Post 7. (This podcast session was recorded prior to Mr. Wheeler’s election to the position of School Board Chairman.) Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Q&A #2 With Board Member Brad Wheeler appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Dr. Ryan Fuller 00:42 What is Virtual Learning?01:47 Flexibility05:11 Virtual Teachers07:06 Technical Requirements07:42 Who Can Use It?08:19 Special Needs Uses09:02 Benefits10:22 Costs11:09 Virtual Personal Fitness Cobb’s Director of the Cobb Virtual Academy discusses this highly successful program available to all Cobb students. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Taking Classrooms into the Virtual World appeared first on CobbCast.

Guests: Liz Cobia, Supervisor of English Language Arts Dr. Ashley Kennedy, Supervisor of Early Learning 00:51 What is Literacy?01:52 When to Start03:40 Balanced Literacy07:23 Resources Available11:08 District Actions to Ensure Literacy15:46 Best Way Parents can be Impactful Cobb’s Supervisor of English Language Arts and the Supervisor of Early Learning discuss ways parents can help their students become highly literate. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Helping Your Student with Literacy appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: John Floresta, Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer 01:04 The Challenges of Viral Rumors01:56 The Investigation Process05:30 Trust11:01 The Federal Legal Constraints15:13 What to Expect17:31 News Media's Involvement Cobb’s Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer, John Floresta, discusses the daily challenges of keeping parents informed within the boundaries set by federal and state privacy laws. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Communicating with the Community during a Crisis appeared first on CobbCast.

Guests: Dr. Joseph Woodruff, Supervisor of General & Choral Music / Dance & TheaterMr. Chris Ferrell, Supervisor of Instrumental Music 01:02 Better opportunities for all students02:11 The broader value of the arts07:25 Sought-after characteristics08:00 Achievements11:10 Performances13:57 Ed-SPLOST's connections to student success Cobb’s Performing Arts supervisors discuss the opportunities and student achievements in our theatrical, choral, and instrumental programs. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post The Performing Arts of Cobb Schools appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Mr. Gene Trull, Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations 01:11 There's a whole lot to take care of01:46 Powerful workforce02:53 What we take care of04:23 How we make it happen10:00 Energy efficiency saves tax dollars16:01 Keeping things germ-free Cobb School District’s head of maintenance discusses the challenges of taking care of our students’ learning environment. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Keeping Your Student’s Classroom in Top Shape appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Dr. Andrew Kutscher, Advanced Learning Programs Supervisor 01:06 What is Dual Enrollment? 01:40 Advantages 02:28 Potential Hidden Costs 03:16 Institutions and Courses Offered 05:49 Impact on Hope Scholarship and GPA 07:18 The Ideal Candidate 08:18 Admissions 10:43 Getting Started 12:55 Important Dates Cobb School District’s Advanced Learning Programs Supervisor, Dr. Andrew Kutscher, explains the dual enrollment program and its benefits. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post How Schools Work: Dual Enrollment appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Charisse Davis, Post 6 Board Member 01:16 New Happenings in Post 603:07 Constituent Feedback06:21 Forecasting School Capacities08:39 What's Ahead09:40 Making Adult Friends Cobb School Board Member Charisse Davis updates us on happenings in Post 6. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Q&A #2 with Charisse Davis, Post 6 Board Member appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Monica Bright, School Social Worker 00:42 Stress is a Big Deal02:27 Origins of Stress04:24 Good and Bad Stress05:33 Stress and Social Development06:15 Identifying Stress07:38 Staying Tuned-in08:55 Relationship Stressors10:12 After School Decompression11:27 Parenting Styles13:27 Additional Help Cobb School Social Worker offers insights into dealing with stress in the lives of our students. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Helping Your Student Stress Less appeared first on CobbCast.

Guest: Dr. Jaha Howard, Post 2 Board Member 01-46 Summer Break in Post 203:34 Milestones Accomplishments05:00 Constituents Speak Up05:57 Constructive Dialog Opportunities08:59 Ed-SPLOST Excitement in Post 212:40 Looking Forward15:15 Dr. Howard Has Dad Jokes Cobb School Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard updates us on the happenings in Post 2. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post Q&A #2 with Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard of Post 2 appeared first on CobbCast.

Guests: Dr. Ehsan Kattoula– Assistant Superintendent of Accountability, Research & GrantsDr. Casey Jones– Director of Accountability 01:14 Who Requires the Testing?02:42 What is CCRPI?03:37 CCRPI Components04:27 Readiness for Advancement05:38 The Growth Component08:16 Milestones is Only a Snapshot09:51 Cobb's Teaching and Learning System (CTLS)10:40 Seniors' End of Course Tests Impact13:21 CCRPI's Impact15:24 Students Just Passing Through18:57 CTLS Helps Transient Students20:41 Words of Wisdom for Parents Cobb Schools’ data analysis experts discuss Georgia’s testing requirements and how that impacts our students and families. Subscribe: iTunes │ Stitcher │ Spotify │ Google Play Music The post CCRP What? The Ins and Outs of State Test Scores appeared first on CobbCast.