The Inside Scoop

Cobb School Social Worker offers insights into dealing with stress in the lives of our students.

• 00:42 Stress is a Big Deal
• 02:27 Origins of Stress
• 04:24 Good and Bad Stress
• 05:33 Stress and Social Development
• 06:15 Identifying Stress
• 07:38 Staying Tuned-in
• 08:55 Relationship Stressors
• 10:12 After School Decompression
• 11:27 Parenting Styles
• 13:27 Additional Help

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Cobb School Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard updates us on happenings in Post 2.

• 01:46 Summer Break in Post 2
• 03:34 Milestones Accomplishments
• 05:00 Constituents Speak Up
• 05:57 Constructive Dialog Opportunities
• 08:59 Ed-SPLOST Excitement in Post 2
• 12:40 Looking Forward
• 15:15 Dr. Howard Has Dad Jokes

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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?...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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