Back to School: Connecting to What Matters Most

<p>Welcome back to CA Today, your go-to podcast for educators in the Cattaraugus-Allegany region! In this special back-to-school edition, hosts Lindsay Simpson and Kelli Forster share practical advice, uplifting messages, and real-world wisdom to help educators start the school year strong. </p><p>This episode features: </p><ul><li><p>Short clips from teachers across New York State offering advice to new and veteran educators </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Highlights from Gerry Brooks, principal, author, and social media personality known for promoting positive school climate and culture </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Insights from Joy Kelly, co-author of Handle With Care and keynote speaker at CABOCES All Staff Day </p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a first-year teacher or a seasoned administrator, this episode is packed with strategies and inspiration to help you build relationships, foster a positive school culture, and take care of yourself and your students. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Thank you to today&#39;s hosts!  </strong></p><p><a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/alexandra_freer@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠</u></a><a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/Lindsay_Simpson@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠Lindsay Simpson⁠</u></a>- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development  </p><p><a href="Kelli_Forster@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kelli Forster</a>- Community Schools Coordinator  </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources From Today&#39;s Episode  </strong></p><ul><li><p>⁠<a href="https://www.connectedd.org/joy-kelly" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Handle with Care</a>: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect by Joy Kelly, Jimmy Casas  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.corwin.com/books/teacher-clarity-playbook-288328?srsltid=AfmBOopX--y9XKxNrF2y8yc3U9tfOkj0fi1alJ7RB2ZBzV5mxuiJzK7e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Teacher Clarity Playbook</a></p></li></ul><li><ul><li><a href="https://www.corwin.com/books/the-sel-playbook-282739?srsltid=AfmBOoqdlYTDy7eQiSf5U1uOPTES_NuARMjt0ylqMmRSvWsRD5VKXug8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">SEL Playbook  </a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://visible-learning.org/hattie-ranking-influences-effect-sizes-learning-achievement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">John Hattie&#39;s Visual Learning Matrix of High Impact Strategies</a></li></ul></li><p><br></p><p><strong>Join us!   </strong></p><p>View our <a href="https://register.caboces.org/seminar/admin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠registration page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a>to view upcoming CABOCES regional workshop opportunities and have your district representative, responsible for registration, sign you up!  </p><p>Don&#39;t Forget To Connect! <strong>Subscribe and review</strong> wherever you like to listen! Connect with today&#39;s hosts:  </p><p><a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/Lindsay_Simpson@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠⁠⁠</u></a>Email us at <a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/catodayedu@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠catodayedu@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a> to offer future show ideas or share something you&#39;re excited about, such as what&#39;s happening in your school or classroom! </p><p> </p><p></p>