The 2023 Heartland Honor Choir performed last night at South Florida State College. 160 students that were from four of our member districts (DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, and Highlands) participated. There was a full day of learning and networking with Bill and Sabra Hatley, clinicians from Polk County.
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Last Wednesday was a wonderful day for professional learning in DeSoto County with Literacy Specialist, Candis Dean. Together 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade teachers worked to "Unlock the World of Figurative Language." While 6th, 7th, & 8th grade teachers delved into "Finding the Gems of Rhetoric."
On October 30, 2023, HEC will be hosting our 5th Annual Heartland Honor Choir event in which talented singers from across the Heartland region come together for a night performance at the Alan Jay Wildstein Auditorium at South Florida State College.
This concert is open to the public, with doors opening at 6:30 and the performance starting at 7:00pm.
The Heartland Honor Choir is a wonderful opportunity for high school singers to showcase their talents, make new friends, and learn from experienced musicians.
It was a wonderful time spent at Zolfo Springs Elementary school yesterday. Math content specialist, Stacey Hinson, worked with pre-k to 5th grade teachers as we dove into MTRs and the B1G-M.
On October 4th, HEC hosted our first Assistant Principal Forum for the 2023-2024 school year. We had representatives from all 6 school districts.
HEC's Aspiring Leaders Academy Cohort 2 had a great day of learning on the Florida Educational Leadership standards of student achievement, continuous improvement, and learning environment.
🌟 Happy World Teacher's Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible teachers who shape futures and inspire minds! To all our dedicated educators, your impact is immeasurable. Thank you for lighting the way for our students. 🍎✨ #WorldTeachersDay #HeartlandHeroes
On September 9th, our Back to School Fling was a huge success with teachers from
all six heartland districts. It provided an opportunity for them to collaborate and learn with one another.
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3rd-5th grade teachers from Wauchula Elementary School spent their first early release day digging into the the B1G-M’s. A card sort activity was used to match the different components of the B1G-M and what they can find in each component. Time was spent understanding how to use the B.E.S.T. Instructional Guide for Mathematics to improve instruction and student learning. Teachers also created a visual image of what they expect to see from their students if asked to demonstrate one of the 7 Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards (MTR’s).
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Our Federal Programs Community of Practice will be gathering tomorrow, September 7th, and our Technology Directors will be joining us on September 8th!