Back to School: Connecting to What Matters Most

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. This episode features: Short clips from teachers across New York State offering advice to new and veteran educators Highlights from Gerry Brooks, principal, author, and social media personality known for promoting positive school climate and culture Insights from Joy Kelly, co-author of Handle With Care and keynote speaker at CABOCES All Staff Day Whether you'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.  Thank you to today's hosts!  ⁠⁠Lindsay Simpson⁠- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development  Kelli Forster- Community Schools Coordinator  Resources From Today's Episode  ⁠Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect by Joy Kelly, Jimmy Casas  The Teacher Clarity PlaybookSEL Playbook  John Hattie's Visual Learning Matrix of High Impact StrategiesJoin us!   View our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠registration page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to view upcoming CABOCES regional workshop opportunities and have your district representative, responsible for registration, sign you up!  Don't Forget To Connect! Subscribe and review wherever you like to listen! Connect with today's hosts:  ⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to offer future show ideas or share something you're excited about, such as what's happening in your school or classroom!