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The Inside Scoop: Everything you want to know about the Cobb County School District — Courses
The Inside Scoop: Everything you want to know about the Cobb County School District

News from the Cobb County School District

Latest Episodes:

Magnet Focus: The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Mathematics, & Technology at Wheeler HS Aug 25, 2020

Guest: Christopher Walstead, Coordinator

00:48 What Differentiates Wheeler's Magnet Program?
01:22 Distinction from Kennesaw Mountain's Magnet Program
04:10 Areas of Study
05:31 How Fine Arts Blends In
07:52 Career Trajectories
13:02 Candidates and Application
15:45 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.

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Back to School: Cobb’s Remote Learning Meal Plan Aug 10, 2020

Guest: Emily Hanlin, Executive Director of Food & Nutrition Services

01:19 The Nutritional Impact of the Pandemic on Learning
03:34 Early Planning for the Fall
05:19 Lessons Learned from the Spring
08:22 Who Can Get School Meals
09:08 How to Order Meal Kits
10:45 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/

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Magnet Focus: International Baccalaureate Program at Campbell H.S. Mar 25, 2020

Guest: Dan Penick, Coordinator

00:51 IB Origins
02:14 IB Students' School Experience
03:13 Coursework
05:02 IB or Advanced Placement?
06:54 Culture of Engagement
10:14 Typical Outcomes
14:09 The Ideal Candidate
15:09 Application Process
16:14 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.

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Q&A #2 with Board Member David Banks Mar 04, 2020

Guest: David Banks, Post 5 Board Member

00:50 What's New?
02:46 Ed-SPLOST is Making Exciting Improvements
06:03 On the Cutting Edge
12:22 Hearing from Parents and Staff
16:06 What's Coming Up

Board Member David Banks updates us on the happenings in Post 5.

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Staying Healthy in the Classroom Feb 27, 2020

Guest: Melanie Bales, School Nursing Supervisor

01:12 The Sickest Time of Year
02:06 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 Georgia
06:09 Tracking in Schools
08:18 Every School is Ready
09:10 How Families can Help
12:23 Plan-B
13:27 School Prevention Measures
15:55 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

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Keeping an Eye Out for Old Man Winter Feb 25, 2020

Guest: Marc Smith, Chief Technology and Operations Officer

00:35 The Decision Process
01:37 Student Safety Impact
03:26 It's All or Nothing
05:57 Key Considerations
08:00 Closings and Make-up Days
09:25 Bus Drivers On-call
10:14 Decisions Hit Close to Home
11:59 How to Stay in the Loop

Cobb Schools’ Chief Technology and Operations Officer discusses the challenges and considerations around inclement winter weather decisions.

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Q&A #2 with Board Member Randy Scamihorn Feb 12, 2020

Guest: Randy Scamihorn, Board Member – Post 1

01:13 Happenings in Post 1
01:47 Test Scores
02:21 Understanding the Graduation Numbers
03:56 Accessibility
07:07 Mr. Scamihorn's Background
08:24 Community Meetings
10:12 Preparing Students for Tech Careers

Cobb Schools Board Member, Randy Scamihorn, brings us up to date on the school community of Post 1.

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How a School Psychologist Can Benefit Your Student Jan 28, 2020

Guest: Dr. Christy Jaffe, PhD.

00:49 Psychologists' Role
01:33 Who Qualifies for Services?
05:01 How Can They Help?
07:21 Common Needs
12:32 Impact on Student's Record
14:06 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.

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Let’s Get Physical! PE Isn’t What It Used to Be Jan 21, 2020

Guest: Elizabeth Price

00:56 Health and Physical Education
02:20 How Physical Education Has Changed Through the Years
05:44 What's the Core Purpose P.E.
11:18 Benefits of Physical Activity
13:43 Connection to Student Success
14:24 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.

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Q&A #2 With Board Member Brad Wheeler Jan 08, 2020

Guest: Brad Wheeler, Board Member – Post 7

00:53 Post 7 Benefitting from Ed-SPLOST
01:47 The Importance of AlertPoint
02:37 Academic Growth
06:36 School Events
11:22 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.)

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Taking Classrooms into the Virtual World Dec 19, 2019

Guest: Dr. Ryan Fuller

00:42 What is Virtual Learning?
01:47 Flexibility
05:11 Virtual Teachers
07:06 Technical Requirements
07:42 Who Can Use It?
08:19 Special Needs Uses
09:02 Benefits
10:22 Costs
11:09 Virtual Personal Fitness

Cobb’s Director of the Cobb Virtual Academy discusses this highly successful program available to all Cobb students.

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Helping Your Student with Literacy Dec 12, 2019

Guests:
Liz Cobia, Supervisor of English Language Arts
Dr. Ashley Kennedy, Supervisor of Early Learning

00:51 What is Literacy?
01:52 When to Start
03:40 Balanced Literacy
07:23 Resources Available
11:08 District Actions to Ensure Literacy
15:46 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.

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Communicating with the Community during a Crisis Dec 05, 2019

Guest: John Floresta, Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer

01:04 The Challenges of Viral Rumors
01:56 The Investigation Process
05:30 Trust
11:01 The Federal Legal Constraints
15:13 What to Expect
17:31 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.

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The Performing Arts of Cobb Schools Nov 25, 2019

Guests:
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, Supervisor of General & Choral Music / Dance & Theater
Mr. Chris Ferrell, Supervisor of Instrumental Music

01:02 Better opportunities for all students
02:11 The broader value of the arts
07:25 Sought-after characteristics
08:00 Achievements
11:10 Performances
13:57 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.

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Keeping Your Student’s Classroom in Top Shape Nov 15, 2019

Guest: Mr. Gene Trull, Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations

01:11 There's a whole lot to take care of
01:46 Powerful workforce
02:53 What we take care of
04:23 How we make it happen
10:00 Energy efficiency saves tax dollars
16:01 Keeping things germ-free

Cobb School District’s head of maintenance discusses the challenges of taking care of our students’ learning environment.

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How Schools Work: Dual Enrollment Nov 06, 2019

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.

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Q&A #2 with Charisse Davis, Post 6 Board Member Oct 30, 2019

Guest: Charisse Davis, Post 6 Board Member

01:16 New Happenings in Post 6
03:07 Constituent Feedback
06:21 Forecasting School Capacities
08:39 What's Ahead
09:40 Making Adult Friends

Cobb School Board Member Charisse Davis updates us on happenings in Post 6.

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Helping Your Student Stress Less Oct 23, 2019

Guest: Monica Bright, School Social Worker

00:42 Stress is a Big Deal
02:27 Origins of Stress
04:24 Good and Bad Stress
05:33 Stress and Social Development
06:15 Identifying Stress
07:38 Staying Tuned-in
08:55 Relationship Stressors
10:12 After School Decompression
11:27 Parenting Styles
13:27 Additional Help

Cobb School Social Worker offers insights into dealing with stress in the lives of our students.

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Q&A #2 with Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard of Post 2 Oct 17, 2019

Guest: Dr. Jaha Howard, Post 2 Board Member

01-46 Summer Break in Post 2
03:34 Milestones Accomplishments
05:00 Constituents Speak Up
05:57 Constructive Dialog Opportunities
08:59 Ed-SPLOST Excitement in Post 2
12:40 Looking Forward
15:15 Dr. Howard Has Dad Jokes

Cobb School Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard updates us on the happenings in Post 2.

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CCRP What? The Ins and Outs of State Test Scores Oct 10, 2019

Guests:

Dr. Ehsan Kattoula
– Assistant Superintendent of Accountability, Research & Grants
Dr. Casey Jones
– Director of Accountability

01:14 Who Requires the Testing?
02:42 What is CCRPI?
03:37 CCRPI Components
04:27 Readiness for Advancement
05:38 The Growth Component
08:16 Milestones is Only a Snapshot
09:51 Cobb's Teaching and Learning System (CTLS)
10:40 Seniors' End of Course Tests Impact
13:21 CCRPI's Impact
15:24 Students Just Passing Through
18:57 CTLS Helps Transient Students
20:41 Words of Wisdom for Parents

Cobb Schools’ data analysis experts discuss Georgia’s testing requirements and how that impacts our students and families.

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Rewind: What You Need to Know to be Ready for Conference Week Oct 02, 2019
Guest: Jeffrey Castle, (Former) Principal of Timber Ridge Elementary School

02:09 Challenges Teachers Face 03:23 When is Conference Week? 03:50 Teacher Conferences vs Open House 05:52 Parent / Teacher Communication 06:56 Parent Concerns 11:25 Parent Insights for Student Learning 12:01 Parental Hesitancy

(Former) Principal Jeffrey Castle offers insights for getting the most out of your student’s teacher conference.

Since this initial podcast session, Mr. Castle has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Education. We wish him well in his endeavors!

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Supporting Your Student with Special Needs Sep 26, 2019

Guests:
Brenda Carter, Special Education Director
Jessica Coleman, Special Education Compliance Director

00:47 Substantial Support! 01:29 Qualification 03:35 Dyslexia 07:48 Autism 09:56 Trained Gen Ed Teachers 11:06 Where to Start 12:02 Parent Mentors 14:09 Age Range for Services 14:34 The Dance 15:52 Cobb's Special Ed Web Resources

Special Education leaders provide insights on how to leverage the resources available in Cobb for special needs students and their families.

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Magnet Focus: The Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Technology at Kennesaw Mountain HS Sep 19, 2019

Guest: Dr. Kelly Ingle, Coordinator

00:44 Program's Overview 02:58 Distinct from Wheeler's Magnet 05:41 Consider the Commute 06:11 What an Observatory! 07:37 Typical Careers 09:58 Social Development 11:25 Graduate Successes 14:10 Who's a Good Candidate? 15:48 A Culture of Excellence 16:36 Application Process

Dr. Kelly Ingle, Cobb’s Coordinator of The Academy of Mathematics, Sciencem, and Technology, discusses the distinctive aspects of this Magnet program.

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Magnet Focus: The School for International Studies at North Cobb HS Sep 12, 2019

Guest: James Auld, Coordinator

00:41 International Studies overview 01:37 Comparison with Campbell HS's IB 02:55 Subject Areas of Study 04:12 Career Trajectory 05:25 Student Life on Campus 06:34 Success Stories 08:34 A Good Candidate 12:07 Making College Life Better 14:13 How to Apply

James Auld, Cobb’s Coordinator of The School for International Studies, discusses the distinctive aspects of this Magnet program.

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Getting a School Social Worker in Your Corner Sep 05, 2019

Guest: Ana Murphy, Supervisor

01:17 What IS a School Social Worker 02:38 Different from School Counselors 03:17 There's a stigma 05:23 The Need in Cobb 06:17 Cobb Leads in Support 06:56 Community Collaboration 10:54 NON-critical Support, Too!

Supervisor of School Social Workers, Ana Murphy, discusses the role and benefits of involving a School Social Worker in your student’s academic life.

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Magnet Focus: The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb HS Aug 30, 2019

Guest: Angela Hurley, Coordinator

00:44 About the Academy
01:56 Areas of Study
03:05 University Quality Research
06:07 Medical Sciences Areas
08:38 Grateful Graduates
10:47 Like a Family
11:35 Industry Exposure
12:21 Is My Student a Good Fit?
13:28 How to Apply
14:42 Support for All Students

Coordinator Angela Hurley discusses the advanced educational opportunities available in The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb High School.

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How Schools Work: Attendance Aug 21, 2019

Guest: Ana Murphy, Supervisor, School Social Work Department

00:43 School Social Workers' Role
01:43 The Law
03:04 The Purpose of the Law
05:41 Seat Time
06:18 The Impact of Absence
07:17 Realities of Teens
08:26 Steps to Help Attendance
11:22 After the Letter
12:56 Age of Greatest Challenge

Ana Murphy, Cobb’s Supervisor of School Social Workers, discusses the details of attendance requirements and procedures in Cobb Schools.

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Magnet Focus: The Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook HS Aug 18, 2019

Guest: Frank Timmerman, Director

00:34 What is CCCEPA?
01:39 Reputed Excellence!
04:23 CCCEPA Academics
05:08 Grads are College and Career Ready
05:56 Majors Available
06:45 Technical Theater
07:24 Local Production Talent Pool
08:08 The Ideal Candidate
09:38 The Application Process
11:31 Information Nights
12:11 Words of Wisdom

The Director of Pebblebrook’s magnet program discusses The Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts Magnet program at Pebblebrook High School.

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How Schools Work: Can My Student Be Part of an IB or Magnet Program? Aug 14, 2019

Guest: Dr. Andrew Kutscher, Supervisor, Advanced Learning Programs

00:37 The Process Starts VERY Early 01:42 Magnet Defined 03:24 Countywide Opportunities & Transportation 06:00 Learning Time Management 07:27 How Colleges View Magnet Students 09:24 When to Start Thinking About Magnet 10:52 Early Motivation for Your Student 11:25 The Magnet Programs Offered 15:31 IB vs International Studies 17:42 Words of Advice

Dr. Kutcher provides an overview of the Magnet programs in Cobb Schools and useful insights for parents and students.

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Q&A with Board Member David Banks Aug 08, 2019

Guest: David Banks, Post 5 Board Member

01:04 What Motivated to Run for the School Board
02:14 Mr. Banks’ Background
02:52 How to Succeed as a Board Member
03:52 Communicating with Constituents
05:15 Vision for Education in Cobb
12:55 Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Board Member David Banks discusses his experiences as a member of the Cobb County School Board

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Back to School: Q&A with Superintendent Chris Ragsdale Aug 01, 2019

Guest: Chris Ragsdale, Superintendent of Cobb Schools

00:24 What Happens During Summer Break?
01:51 The Value of Breaks
02:44 A Look Back at Last School Year
07:18 What’s New for This School Year
09:59 Technology Upgrades
11:06 Challenges Ahead
13:33 Helping Your Student Succeed
14:00 CTLS Parent is Coming!
16:12 Authentic Excitement is Growing!

Cobb Schools’ Superintendent, Chris Ragsdale, discusses the past school year, preparations over the Summer break and the upcoming school year.

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REWIND: Day One in High School Jul 30, 2019

[This episode is being rebroadcast because it contains valuable information that listeners will find useful.]

Guest: Christian Suttle, Assist. Superintendent of West Cobb High Schools

02:15 Registration & Setting the Course
04:03 Traditional vs Block Scheduling
07:25 Planning for Graduation
09:57 Alternative Credit Opportunities
11:19 Day One Challenges
13:08 Meals, Freedom & Money
16:12 Clubs & Extracurriculars
19:37 PTSA

One of Cobb’s Assistant Superintendents of High Schools, a former high school principal, offers insights for making the first day of school successful for our students.

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REWIND: Day One in Middle School Jul 30, 2019

[This episode is being rebroadcast because it contains valuable information that listeners will find useful.]

Guests: Laura Montgomery, Principal of Hightower Trail Middle School
Paul Gillihan, Principal of Griffin Middle School

01:24 Planning for Day One
03:43 Growing Independence
04:23 Middle Schoolers Are Different
06:44 Emotional Readiness to Learn
10:00 Gratifying to Teach Middle School
12:24 Preparing Students for Day One
17:03 Before & After School
19:50 Parent Involvement
29:36 Traffic

Two of Cobb’s middle school principals offer their insights to making the first day of school successful for our students.

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REWIND: Day One in Elementary School Jul 30, 2019

[This episode is being rebroadcast because it contains valuable information that listeners will find useful.]

Guests: Shea Thomas, Principal of Kemp Elementary School
Debbie Broadnax, Principal of Powder Springs Elementary School

02:43 Planning for Day One
05:10 Registration
06:22 Preparing Students
08:59 Challenges of Day One
11:00 Preparation Events
13:27 Mealpay & ASP
15:47 Parent Involvement
20:02 Engaging Dads

Two of Cobb’s elementary school principals offer their insights to making the first day of school successful for our students.

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REWIND: Everything You need to Know About the Food Your Student Eats Jul 30, 2019

[This episode is being rebroadcast because it contains valuable information that listeners will find useful.]

Guest: Ms. Emily Hanlin, Executive Director of Food and Nutrition Services

00:54 Cafeteria Accounts
02:14 How to Limit Spending
03:09 School Menus
04:54 Farm to School
06:07 Food Allergies
07:52 Budget Impact
09:52 Free & Reduced Meals
12:12 Menu Changes

Cobb Schools’ Executive Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Ms. Emily Hanlin, answers key food-related questions for parents to help their students succeed in school.

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REWIND: Keeping Parents Informed for Students’ Bus Safety Jul 29, 2019

[This episode is being rebroadcast because it contains valuable information pertaining to our bus service that listeners will find useful.]

Guest: Mr. Rick Grisham, Executive Director of Transportation

01:15 Here Comes The Bus! 02:19 Key Features 04:50 What was the Inspiration? 06:38 A Carefully Considered Selection 08:32 Secure for Parents' Control 10:02 Flexible for Real Life 10:44 Access Controlled by Parents 11:55 Going Live! 12:34 Yet to Come... 13:28 Legal and Safe Navigation

Cobb Schools’ Executive Director of Transportation announces a powerful tool to help keep students’ commutes safe.

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How Schools Work: A Q&A with Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard Jun 07, 2019
Guest: Dr. Jaha Howard, Post 2 Board Member

01:29 The Graduations Experience 02:51 Newly-elected Board Member 03:50 Inspiration to Become a Board Member 05:28 Organizing a Community 06:35 Political Perseverance 08:54 Shifts in Perspective 12:29 Being a Successful Board Member 14:10 Handling Constituents' Input or Requests 17:01 Challenges Facing CCSD

Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard discusses his experiences as a newly elected member of the Cobb County School Board

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Preparing for Graduation May 15, 2019
Guest: Dr. Jeanne Walker – Principal of Campbell High School

00:47 Senioritis 02:12 Hope Scholarship 04:55 Resources for Struggling Students 06:59 Parent Involvement 08:39 The Checklist 09:26 The Graduation Packet 10:33 The Last-minute Impact of Finals 13:23 Hope Scholarships for Trades 14:09 Why Not Take the Walk?

A veteran high school principal offers her insights into the challenges of the lead-up to graduation.

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How to Help Your Student Transition from Elementary to Middle School May 06, 2019
Guests:

Pam Cain – Principal of Mableton Elementary School
Dr. Lenora Nyeste – Principal of Lost Mountain Middle School

01:30 Differences Between 5th and 6th Graders 03:24 How 6th Graders are Unique 05:48 Learning Despite All the Physical / Mental Changes 07:22 What Parents Can Do 08:56 A Helpful Hard Phrase 10:57 Encouragement! 15:13 Advice for Parents of Rising 6th Graders 18:40 Resources for Elementary Parents to Use 21:01 Resources for Parents of Middle Schoolers

Two school leaders share their experiences and thoughts on easing students’ move from fifth grade to sixth grade.

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We Keep Each Other Safe Mar 28, 2019
Guests:

John Adams, Deputy Superintendent of HR & Operations
Shea Thompson, Principal of Kemp Elementary School
Matt Moody, Principal of North Cobb High School

01:01 What Do We Mean By Safety? 04:15 Cobb's Safety Training 05:36 School Collaboration with CCSD PD 09:55 Students' Role in Safety 13:53 New Safety Videos for Students 16:51 Parents' Role in Student Safety at School 18:38 Cobb Shield is Here to Stay

The principals of N. Cobb High School and Kemp Elementary join Cobb’s head of operations in a discussion about new and existing measures to establish a culture of safety in Cobb schools.

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It’s Time for Testing. How Can I Help My Student? Mar 19, 2019
Guest: Lori Horn, Director of Assessment & Personalized Learning

01:02 Why is Standardized Testing Needed? 01:58 What Assessments are Done 02:32 Milestones Assessment 03:18 Georgia Alternative Assessment 03:44 G-Kids Assessment 04:13 Iowa Assessment 04:25 COGAT Assessment 05:01 Who Decides What Tests are Required? 09:00 Can Students Opt Out? 09:29 Test Anxiety 11:17 CTLS Changes Everything 12:00 Final Tips and Pointers

Cobb Schools’ Director of Assessment & Personalized Learning, Lori Horn, discusses the challenges students face as standardized testing season approaches.

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How Schools Work: A Q&A with Board Member Randy Scamihorn Mar 08, 2019
Guest: Randy Scamihorn, Post 1 Board Member

00:54 The Post 1 Community 01:46 Chairmanship Experience 02:51 Inspiration to Become a Board Member 04:45 What it Takes to be a Successful Board Member 08:16 Serving Constituents 10:15 The Best Ways for Input 11:13 Cobb Sets the Standard 13:49 The Future of Education 15:22 Challenges for Cobb

Board Member Randy Scamihorn discusses his experiences as a member of the Cobb County School Board

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How to Help Your Student Apply for College and Scholarships Feb 27, 2019
Guest: Dr. Melisa Marsh, Supervisor of School Counseling

00:52 What does the counseling office do? 02:33 Guidance for Parents, too 02:48 It Starts in Elementary School 04:06 Lots of Resources 04:46 Career Cruising 05:31 Finding Their Niche 06:42 Parent Nights 07:15 Financial Aid Nights 07:34 Scholarships 10:03 Naviance 10:50 The Hope Scholarship and FAFSA 13:10 What Colleges and Universities are Looking For 14:10 There's a Path for Every Student

Cobb Schools’ Supervisor of School Counseling discusses the challenges and resources for successfully
navigating the waters of applying for colleges and scholarships.

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Keeping Parents Informed for Students’ Bus Safety Feb 15, 2019
Guest: Mr. Rick Grisham, Executive Director of Transportation

01:20 Here Comes The Bus! 02:24 Key Features 04:54 What was the Inspiration? 06:43 A Carefully Considered Selection 08:37 Secure for Parents' Control 10:06 Flexible for Real Life 10:48 Access Controlled by Parents 12:00 Going Live! 12:38 Yet to Come... 13:32 Legal and Safe Navigation

Cobb Schools’ Executive Director of Transportation announces a powerful tool to help keep students’ commutes safe.

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Everything You Need to Know About School Choice Feb 06, 2019
Guest: Darryl York, Director of Policy and Planning

00:42 What is School Choice? 01:26 How does the process work? 01:59 Availability of seats 02:37 The challenge of determining seats available 04:24 Too many applicants 06:00 How Cobb goes above and beyond 07:44 Transportation of students 08:10 Can a transfer be revoked? 09:40 Do I have to apply each year? 10:22 When reapplication is required

Cobb Schools’ Director of Policy and Planning, Darryl York, explains School Choice transfers for Cobb students.

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I Want to Become a Teacher in the Cobb County School District. Now What? Jan 25, 2019
Guest: Kevin Kiger, CCSD Exec. Dir. of Human Resources

00:35 The Steps to Becoming a CCSD Teacher 01:22 Connecting with the District 02:23 The Best Place to Teach, Lead and Learn 03:37 Retirement Program is Exemplary 04:53 Salary is Among the Best 06:03 Cobb's Lifestyle Benefits 07:09 How the Hiring Process Works 09:17 Vacancies Throughout the Year 10:08 The Hardest Positions to Fill 11:58 Bus Drivers Get Good Benefits! 12:56 Resumes Stay in the System 14:14 Upcoming Opportunities 15:47 The Ideal Scenario for Applicants

Cobb Schools’ Executive Director of Human Resources, Kevin Kiger, discusses job opportunities and the hiring process in the Cobb County School District.

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Cobb’s Open Line for Student Safety Jan 16, 2019
Guest: Officer Phil Bradford, Emergency Management Specialist

00:49 The New Safety Tool 01:19 Five Ways to Share Concern 01:44 Much More Than a Phone Number to Call 02:54 New Flyer Will Inform You 03:08 Going Live 05:33 It's All About Communication 06:49 Relationships are Key 08:11 Greater Awareness 09:57 School Climate 12:58 Anonymity is an Option 18:40 Learn More About It!

Cobb Schools’ Emergency Management Specialist, Officer Phil Bradford, explains the tools that empower our students, parents and staff to help keep each other safe.

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How the Georgia Legislature Can Help My Student Jan 14, 2019
Guest: Gretchen Walton, CCSD Compliance and Legislative Affairs Officer

00:44 Working with Legislators for Students 01:21 What Are Legislative Priorities? 01:57 Cobb's Priorities 03:27 Accuracy and Accountability 08:38 Financial Sustainability 11:23 Local Control 12:49 School Calendar 15:00 Legislators NEED Your Constructive Input 18:12 Input is Welcome 18:48 How to Engage

Gretchen Walton discusses the Board of Education’s Legislative Priorities and the importance of getting involved in this year’s 40-day legislative session.

Cobb County School District’s Legislative Priorities Notecard

The Georgia General Assembly (House & Senate combined)
The Georgia House web page
The Georgia Senate web page

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How Schools Work: A Q&A with Board Member Brad Wheeler Dec 17, 2018
Guest: Brad Wheeler, Post 7 / Board Chair

00:55 Inspiration to Become a Board Member 01:36 Successful Board Membership 03:08 Community Relations 07:51 Experience in Education 08:27 Cobb's Exemplary Traits 09:27 Building a Good Team 14:17 Listeners Can Help

Board Member Brad Wheeler discusses his experience on the Cobb School Board.

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Supporting Your Student with Autism, Dyslexia or Other Disability Dec 06, 2018
Guests: Susan Christensen, Director of Special Education, and Dr. Laurel Kinard, Director of Student Assistance Programs 01:07 Identifying Disabilities 03:56 My Student's Eligible. Now What? 05:07 Types of Support 09:07 Identifying Dyslexia 10:09 The Autism Spectrum 13:31 Cobb's Progress with Autistic Students 16:11 Cobb's Support of Parents

Susan Christensen and Laurel Kinard discuss CCSD support for special needs students.

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