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

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

• 08.25.2020

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

  Guest: Christopher Walstead, Coordinator 00:48 What Differentiates Wheeler's Magnet Program?01:22 Distinction from Kennesaw Mountain's Magnet Program04:10 Areas of Study05:31 How Fine Arts Blends In07:52 Career Trajectories13:02 Candidates and Application15:45 Helping Hyper-focused Students with Stress Coordinator...

  
• 08.10.2020

  Back to School: Cobb’s Remote Learning Meal Plan

  Guest: Emily Hanlin, Executive Director of Food & Nutrition Services 01:19 The Nutritional Impact of the Pandemic on Learning03:34 Early Planning for the Fall05:19 Lessons Learned from the Spring08:22 Who Can Get School Meals09:08 How...

  
• 06.29.2020

  Cobb’s Back-to-School Options

  Guest: John Floresta, Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer Cobb’s Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer, John Floresta, discusses the options available to parents when schools re-open on August 3rd and answers some key questions expressed by...

  
• 03.25.2020

  Magnet Focus: International Baccalaureate Program at Campbell H.S.

  Guest: Dan Penick, Coordinator 00:51 IB Origins02:14 IB Students' School Experience03:13 Coursework05:02 IB or Advanced Placement?06:54 Culture of Engagement10:14 Typical Outcomes14:09 The Ideal Candidate15:09 Application Process16:14 8th Grader Parent Advice Dan Penick, Cobb’s Coordinator of...

  
• 03.04.2020

  Q&A #2 with Board Member David Banks

  Guest: David Banks, Post 5 Board Member 00:50 What's New?02:46 Ed-SPLOST is Making Exciting Improvements06:03 On the Cutting Edge12:22 Hearing from Parents and Staff16:06 What's Coming Up Board Member David Banks updates us on the...

  
• 02.27.2020

  Staying Healthy in the Classroom

  Guest: Melanie Bales, School Nursing Supervisor 01:12 The Sickest Time of Year02:06 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 Georgia06:09...

  
• 02.25.2020

  Keeping an Eye Out for Old Man Winter

  Guest: Marc Smith, Chief Technology and Operations Officer 00:35 The Decision Process01:37 Student Safety Impact03:26 It's All or Nothing05:57 Key Considerations08:00 Closings and Make-up Days09:25 Bus Drivers On-call10:14 Decisions Hit Close to Home11:59 How to...

  
• 02.12.2020

  Q&A #2 with Board Member Randy Scamihorn

  Guest: Randy Scamihorn, Board Member – Post 1 01:13 Happenings in Post 101:47 Test Scores02:21 Understanding the Graduation Numbers03:56 Accessibility07:07 Mr. Scamihorn's Background08:24 Community Meetings10:12 Preparing Students for Tech Careers Cobb Schools Board Member, Randy...

  
• 01.28.2020

  How a School Psychologist Can Benefit Your Student

  Guest: Dr. Christy Jaffe, PhD. 00:49 Psychologists' Role01:33 Who Qualifies for Services?05:01 How Can They Help?07:21 Common Needs12:32 Impact on Student's Record14:06 How to Access Services Cobb Schools’ Supervisor of Psychological Services, Dr. Christy Jaffe,...

  
• 01.21.2020

  Let’s Get Physical! PE Isn’t What It Used to Be

  Guest: Elizabeth Price 00:56 Health and Physical Education02:20 How Physical Education Has Changed Through the Years05:44 What's the Core Purpose P.E.11:18 Benefits of Physical Activity13:43 Connection to Student Success14:24 H.I.I.T. Cobb Schools’ Supervisor of Health...

  
• 01.08.2020

  Q&A #2 With Board Member Brad Wheeler

  Guest: Brad Wheeler, Board Member – Post 7 00:53 Post 7 Benefitting from Ed-SPLOST01:47 The Importance of AlertPoint02:37 Academic Growth06:36 School Events11:22 Helping Constituents Cobb Schools Board Member, Brad Wheeler, brings us up to date...

  
• 12.19.2019

  Taking Classrooms into the Virtual World

  Guest: Dr. Ryan Fuller 00:42 What is Virtual Learning?01:47 Flexibility05:11 Virtual Teachers07:06 Technical Requirements07:42 Who Can Use It?08:19 Special Needs Uses09:02 Benefits10:22 Costs11:09 Virtual Personal Fitness Cobb’s Director of the Cobb Virtual Academy discusses this...

  
• 12.12.2019

  Helping Your Student with Literacy

  Guests: Liz Cobia, Supervisor of English Language Arts Dr. Ashley Kennedy, Supervisor of Early Learning 00:51 What is Literacy?01:52 When to Start03:40 Balanced Literacy07:23 Resources Available11:08 District Actions to Ensure Literacy15:46 Best Way Parents can...

  
• 12.05.2019

  Communicating with the Community during a Crisis

  Guest: John Floresta, Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer 01:04 The Challenges of Viral Rumors01:56 The Investigation Process05:30 Trust11:01 The Federal Legal Constraints15:13 What to Expect17:31 News Media's Involvement Cobb’s Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer, John...

  
• 11.25.2019

  The Performing Arts of Cobb Schools

  Guests: Dr. Joseph Woodruff, Supervisor of General & Choral Music / Dance & TheaterMr. Chris Ferrell, Supervisor of Instrumental Music 01:02 Better opportunities for all students02:11 The broader value of the arts07:25 Sought-after characteristics08:00 Achievements11:10...

  
• 11.15.2019

  Keeping Your Student’s Classroom in Top Shape

  Guest: Mr. Gene Trull, Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations 01:11 There's a whole lot to take care of01:46 Powerful workforce02:53 What we take care of04:23 How we make it happen10:00 Energy efficiency saves tax...

  
• 11.06.2019

  How Schools Work: Dual Enrollment

  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...

  
• 10.30.2019

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

  Guest: Charisse Davis, Post 6 Board Member 01:16 New Happenings in Post 603:07 Constituent Feedback06:21 Forecasting School Capacities08:39 What's Ahead09:40 Making Adult Friends Cobb School Board Member Charisse Davis updates us on happenings in Post...

  
• 10.23.2019

  Helping Your Student Stress Less

  Guest: Monica Bright, School Social Worker 00:42 Stress is a Big Deal02:27 Origins of Stress04:24 Good and Bad Stress05:33 Stress and Social Development06:15 Identifying Stress07:38 Staying Tuned-in08:55 Relationship Stressors10:12 After School Decompression11:27 Parenting Styles13:27 Additional...

  
• 10.17.2019

  Q&A #2 with Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard of Post 2

  Guest: Dr. Jaha Howard, Post 2 Board Member 01-46 Summer Break in Post 203:34 Milestones Accomplishments05:00 Constituents Speak Up05:57 Constructive Dialog Opportunities08:59 Ed-SPLOST Excitement in Post 212:40 Looking Forward15:15 Dr. Howard Has Dad Jokes Cobb...

  
• 10.10.2019

  CCRP What? The Ins and Outs of State Test Scores

  Guests: Dr. Ehsan Kattoula– Assistant Superintendent of Accountability, Research & GrantsDr. Casey Jones– Director of Accountability 01:14 Who Requires the Testing?02:42 What is CCRPI?03:37 CCRPI Components04:27 Readiness for Advancement05:38 The Growth Component08:16 Milestones is Only...

  
• 10.02.2019

  Rewind: What You Need to Know to be Ready for Conference Week

  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...

  
• 09.26.2019

  Supporting Your Student with Special Needs

  Guests: Brenda Carter, Special Education DirectorJessica 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...

  
• 09.19.2019

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

  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?...

  
• 09.12.2019

  Magnet Focus: The School for International Studies at North Cobb HS

  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...

  
• 09.05.2019

  Getting a School Social Worker in Your Corner

  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...

  
• 08.30.2019

  Magnet Focus: The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb HS

  Guest: Angela Hurley, Coordinator 00:44 About the Academy01:56 Areas of Study03:05 University Quality Research06:07 Medical Sciences Areas08:38 Grateful Graduates10:47 Like a Family11:35 Industry Exposure12:21 Is My Student a Good Fit?13:28 How to Apply14:42 Support for...

  
• 08.21.2019

  How Schools Work: Attendance

  Guest: Ana Murphy, Supervisor, School Social Work Department 00:43 School Social Workers' Role01:43 The Law03:04 The Purpose of the Law05:41 Seat Time06:18 The Impact of Absence07:17 Realities of Teens08:26 Steps to Help Attendance11:22 After the...

  
• 08.18.2019

  Magnet Focus: The Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook HS

  Guest: Frank Timmerman, Director 00:34 What is CCCEPA?01:39 Reputed Excellence!04:23 CCCEPA Academics05:08 Grads are College and Career Ready05:56 Majors Available06:45 Technical Theater07:24 Local Production Talent Pool08:08 The Ideal Candidate09:38 The Application Process11:31 Information Nights12:11 Words...

  
• 08.14.2019

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

  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...

  
• 08.08.2019

  Q&A with Board Member David Banks

  Guest: David Banks, Post 5 Board Member 01:04 What Motivated to Run for the School Board02:14 Mr. Banks’ Background02:52 How to Succeed as a Board Member03:52 Communicating with Constituents05:15 Vision for Education in Cobb12:55 Challenges...

  
• 08.01.2019

  Back to School: Q&A with Superintendent Chris Ragsdale

  Guest: Chris Ragsdale, Superintendent of Cobb Schools 00:24 What Happens During Summer Break?01:51 The Value of Breaks02:44 A Look Back at Last School Year07:18 What’s New for This School Year09:59 Technology Upgrades11:06 Challenges Ahead13:33 Helping...

  
• 07.30.2019

  REWIND: Day One in High School

  [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 Course04:03 Traditional vs Block Scheduling07:25...

  
• 07.30.2019

  REWIND: Day One in Middle School

  [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...

  
• 07.30.2019

  REWIND: Day One in Elementary School

  [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...

  
• 07.30.2019

  REWIND: Everything You need to Know About the Food Your Student Eats

  [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 Accounts02:14 How to Limit Spending03:09 School Menus04:54...

  
• 07.29.2019

  REWIND: Keeping Parents Informed for Students’ Bus Safety

  [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...

  
• 06.07.2019

  How Schools Work: A Q&A with Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard

  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...

  
• 05.15.2019

  Preparing for Graduation

  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...

  
• 05.06.2019

  How to Help Your Student Transition from Elementary to Middle School

  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...

  
• 03.28.2019

  We Keep Each Other Safe

  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...

  
• 03.19.2019

  It’s Time for Testing. How Can I Help My Student?

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

  
• 03.08.2019

  How Schools Work: A Q&A with Board Member Randy Scamihorn

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

  
• 02.27.2019

  How to Help Your Student Apply for College and Scholarships

  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...

  
• 02.15.2019

  Keeping Parents Informed for Students’ Bus Safety

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

  
• 02.06.2019

  Everything You Need to Know About School Choice

  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...

  
• 01.25.2019

  I Want to Become a Teacher in the Cobb County School District. Now What?

  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...

  
• 01.16.2019

  Cobb’s Open Line for Student Safety

  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...

  
• 01.14.2019

  How the Georgia Legislature Can Help My Student

  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...

  
• 12.17.2018

  How Schools Work: A Q&A with Board Member Brad Wheeler

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