Congratulations to all the teachers selected at their school sites for recognition during the annual Teacher of the Year celebration. The challenges and rewards of teaching are both high these days and I wholeheartedly thank you for sticking with Yuma County students through thick and thin.

As we come to the end of the school year, take some time to reflect on the growth you've seen in students this year. That might be kindergarteners getting a little self-control, fourth graders feeling comfortable this fractions, or eighth graders thinking about their future. Please also reflect on yourself as a professional and how you have grown--and how you want to continue to improve.

Participate in a FREE two-day workshop for an opportunity to receive fully funded primary or secondary district coaching visits from STAR Autism Support. This initiative aims to assist your team in effectively implementing strategies throughout the year, with additional coaching support available to help reinforce and sustain implementation efforts.

To qualify for coaching visits, certain school team members all must attend. This includes:

✔ Special Education Teacher

✔ General Education Teacher or District Coach

✔ Related Service Staff or Paraprofessional

In Person Yuma: June 26-27

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We had a full house for a hybrid training about middle school math group work. Ariel Beggs from the Center for the Recruitment and Retention of Math Teachers came out to support our cohort along with those in person in Tucson. We're looking to grow our math training opportunities so please share if there are things you are looking for!

Saturday April 26 a group of teachers learned about coding sensors and other bits with a team from the Arizona Science Teachers Association and Invention Engine. IE is the same people who created the amazingly fun and usable Edison Robots, so these work along with them. We created moving cardboard projects, sent music across the room, and learned how to lead students in a invention journey. Thanks to the APS Foundation, each teacher got a kit with everything Invention Engine makes to use with their classroom. Soon there will be a full class set of materials in the STEM Lending Library that can be checked out.