Education Service Center - Greenbush

🌟 Inclusive Communities Session Highlight! 🌟 📚Racial Literacy Explore the fundamental concepts of race and dive into its significance, origins, and impact on social dynamics. This interactive discussion and activities will equip you with the tools to comprehend what race is and how it maintains inequity and oppression within society. By digging into the complexities of racial dynamics, you'll be equiped with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate and challenge systems of racial injustice effectively. Let's spark change together! 💪 Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02w-wPk0

Have a great 4th of July!

🌟 Inclusive Communities Session Highlight! 🌟 🤝Belonging: Putting The Pieces Together Fostering a sense of belonging is essential for creating inclusive communities and nurturing meaningful connections. By understanding the barriers to belonging and embracing empathy and allyship, you'll be empowered to create environments where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels valued and included. Through reflection and dialogue, you'll gain practical strategies to cultivate belonging in personal and professional spheres. Contact us at centerofcommunitysupports@greenbush.org to learn more about our in-person or virtual learning opportunities. Click here for more: https://hubs.la/Q02w-qYF0

Congratulations to Jamie Manhart and the Greenbush team for receiving a 'Champions Award' from Trane! "We are excited to be partnering with USA-Kansas to recognize schools in the state who are leading innovation that uplifts future-ready students. We would be honored to recognize the commitment Greenbush has made to the future-ready student initiatives in the state with a 'Champions Award' at the 53rd Annual Uniting Leaders Conference. Your support and leadership have been greatly appreciated! Others receiving recognition will include organizations that have been providing support for the data analytics professional development implemented through recommendations of the Governor’s Council on Education."

🌟 Inclusive Communities Session Highlight! 🌟 🌍 Cultural Responsivness Let's create inclusive environments togehter in education, healthcare, and workplaces. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, you'll learn how to recognize, respect, and value diverse cultural perspectives. Gain practical strategies for integrating cultural responsiveness into daily interactions and decision-making processes. Together let's promote equity, understanding, and belonging for all. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02w-rlz0

Word Recognition X Language Comprehension for Early Childhood met today at Greenbush (Girard). Presenters Kim Perentis, Stephanie Oliver and Andrea Scott had this “make-and-take" session to build materials to equip and empower educators to effectively build foundational literacy skills in their students. The customizable consonant chart and vowel valley, made by Candice Campbell, was available so attendees could align it with their word recognition resources.

Effective whole class reading strategies met at Greenbush (Girard). Presenter Amy Huizenga helped educators explore techniques to engage all learners in collaborative reading activities. Participants walked away with tools & strategies to immediately implement in classrooms.

Greenbush is proud to announce the launch a new partnership with Lansing USD 469 - the Lions Learning Center (LLC) - a day school program for students with social/emotional needs in K - 8th grade to open in Aug 2024. 
 Greenbush is seeking applications for the following positions. Please use the links below the job descriptions for more information or to apply:

 Special Day Program - Behavior Interventionist - Leavenworth County Area https://hubs.la/Q02CfsdN0 

Paraprofessional - Special Day Program - Leavenworth County Area
 https://lnkd.in/g3AF2Mxn

The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for an Occupational Therapist at Greenbush - Topeka. Anticipated Start Date: 8/1/2024. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Summary: The primary role of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to provide services to children in preschool through high school settings. The OT is responsible for the evaluation, implementation, and progress monitoring of children according to the Individual Education Plan. To apply or learn more, go to: https://hubs.la/Q02CfsdL0

KSDE Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Frank Harwood and KSDE Director of School Finance Dale Brungardt, presented the 2024-25 KSDE Budget Workshop today at Greenbush (Girard) with 120 in attendance. The 2024-25 budget document was reviewed as well as discussion held around the new school finance bills passed by the 2024 Legislature. Kansas eduction finance icons Dale Dennis and Veryl Peter were both in attendance as well!