Region 1 CC Blog

News and resources from the Region 1 Comprehensive Center

 

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R1CC develops observation and reflection tool to support play-based learning in kindergarten

The Region 1 Comprehensive Center (R1CC) and the Regional Education Laboratory Northeast and Islands (REL-NEI) worked with the New Hampshire state education leaders to create the Kindergarten Play-Based Learning Observation and Reflection Tool , which helps teachers create opportunities for their students to learn through play.

State: New Hampshire

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Mapping Bright Futures: R1CC Helps New Hampshire Match Education with Job Demand

Career and technical education (CTE) programs help prepare students for success with industry-specific training, work-based learning, and academic study. However, students may not consider how local CTE programs might align with the jobs that businesses are hiring for, and the available CTE programs may not align with the needs of the local labor market.

State: New Hampshire

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Webinar | Seeing the Elephant: Understanding Evidence for Literacy

Webinar Details

R1CC presenters discussed evidence for literacy, including the science of teaching, implementation science, and methodology considerations. By differentiating between evidence, research, and claims about research, participants learned productive ways to analyze and discuss evidence as one piece of a puzzle in decision making. The webinar concluded with a demonstration of a tool to apply ESSA language and ESSA Non-Regulatory Guidance to understand and apply evidence to inform decisions based on local context. 

State: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Regional

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Letter from the Director: Welcome to Year 5!

Recently, I had the pleasure of gathering with my R1CC colleagues in Waltham, Massachusetts. I enjoyed seeing everyone in-person and making those personal connections. More importantly, I enjoyed having two days of dedicated time to examine and discuss the most pressing topics from state, local, and school leaders in Region 1.

State: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Regional

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R1CC supports state education priorities throughout the northeast region with Year 5 projects

States throughout the northeast region are dedicated to improving education and related outcomes for every student. That commitment shows in the priority topics identified for our Year 5 projects, which focus on evidence-based literacy instruction, strengthening the educator workforce, college and career readiness, student mental health, and supporting newcomers.

State: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Regional

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Struggling But Not Alone: New England States Come Together to Learn From Each Other About Teacher Shortage.

States across the country are struggling to recruit and retain excellent and diverse teachers. The COVID-19 pandemic has made these challenges worse. Approximately one in four teachers indicate a desire to leave the profession and enrollment in educator preparation programs is at an all-time low.

State: Regional

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How Are Region 1 States Using ARP ESSER Funds to Address Learning Loss?

The nation’s first case of COVID-19 emerged in January 2020, and everyday lives changed significantly shortly thereafter. Americans scrambled for supplies at grocery stores, wrestled with mask mandates and lockdowns, and retreated from offices to work from home. But it was students’ lives that changed the most.

State: Regional

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Year 2 Project Summaries

During Region 1 Comprehensive Center's (R1CC) second year, they supported a total of 14 intensive technical assistance projects. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact project work in states resulting in delayed timelines and managing client constraints.

State: Regional

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Reimagining Education Series: Strategies for Student-Directed Learning

Changes to education during the COVID-19 pandemic have presented opportunities for some students to gain autonomy over aspects of their learning. For example, some students who participated in remote learning last year—and some students who continue to do so this year—have had opportunities to be more in charge of when they complete their coursework. These experiences have created fertile ground to incorporate promising practices for student-directed learning and student voice.

State: Regional

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R1CC Regional Resource Round-Up: August 9

As we settle into August and look ahead to the new school year, I hope you can find some time for a bit more rest and relaxation. To support all the great work that is happening in your states, we’ve curated our biweekly round-up of events and resources below.  

State: Regional