2013 HCPSS Crystal Flame AwardsFor excellence in continuous improvement, leadership, cultural proficiency, and communication and public engagement. - 00h 15m - MP3 Audio
RP1 MacBook TutorialVideo tutorial hosted by HCPSS teachers Derek Anderson and Beth DeFrances covers the MacBook overview, Mac OS X operating system, and Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. - 00h 14m - MP3 Audio
Keith Ahrens - Outrunning My Shadow Keith is a lifestyle change expert specializing in preventing and overcoming heart disease and obesity issues. His message focuses on healthier living that inspires others to take action to live a longer, happier and ultimately healthier life. - 00h 37m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection: HC DrugFree InterviewJoan Webb Scornaienchi, President of HC DrugFree and Howard County Police Chief, Bill McMahon, discuss the role of parents in preventing underage drug and alcohol use. - 00h 18m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection: June 2012The status of the major middle school curriculum and schedule changes coming this fall. School system employee wellness programs, and a new triathlon physical education program for students. - 00h 30m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection: May 2012Early childhood and elementary curriculum school system leaders explain the reasons for increasing the level of kindergarten instruction this year in math and reading, and why kindergarten report cards being sent home in June include new checklists for these subjects. A panel discussion on preventing youth suicide, and a special feature on a Career Technology Education student designed and built deck are also featured. - 00h 54m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection: April 2012 It’s sign up time for Summer School and it’s never too late to begin saving for college. The surprising variety of summer school courses and enrichment programs, and Maryland’s College Savings Plans ---one of the best ways to save for college expenses--- are featured on the latest edition of Parent Teacher Connection. Also on the program --- this year’s S.T.E.M. Fair and interviews with students about their science exhibits. - 00h 43m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection: March 2012Reports on the important changes approved by the Board of Education to the middle school curriculum and schedules, and the Student Resource Officers pilot program assigning county police officers to six county middle schools. Interviews on school discipline policies and helping children get ready for kindergarten are also featured. - 00h 48m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection: January 2012Howard County Public School System leaders, Clarissa Evans and William Ryan explain the proposed changes for the Middle School Curriculum that would alter middle school schedules and integrate reading into all classes. Transportation Director, David Ramsey, describes school bus driver training and the decision process behind delaying or closing schools due to bad weather. Feature on Worthington Elementary School new solar panels now providing up to 90 percent of the school’s electricity needs. - 00h 34m - MP3 Audio
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2011
Parent Teacher Connection: December 2011New presidents Chaun Hightower, PTA Council of Howard County, and Paul Lemle, Howard County Education Association (HCEA), discuss goals and challenges for their respective organizations in the coming year. Other features include highlights of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's recent visit to Wilde Lake High, and an excerpt from the Howard County Children's Chorus Winter Concert. - 00h 46m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection: November 2011Chief Academic Officer, Linda Wise, describes the next big thing -- the Common Core curriculum -- for all grade levels. Educating an increasing number of homeless students in Howard County schools, and two county police programs, speed camera vans in school zones, and Collision Avoidance Training for teenage drivers are also featured. - 00h 47m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection: September-October 2011County Police Chief, Bill McMahon, explains how new speed cameras will be used in school zones. The training of teachers and staff on avoiding inappropriate relations with students, and how to recognize and report child abuse and neglect. Coverage of parents reactions to potential redistricting plans for the northeastern part of the county. And remember 9/11/2001 in the schools. - 00h 49m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection - June 2011Reactions to the replacement of computers and updated software in all schools. Our Environment in Our Hands Elementary Science program at the County Fairgrounds. Year end review of major school system stories. - 00h 46m - MP3 Audio
Parent Teacher Connection - May 2011The Road to Kindergarten program for parents. Discussion of the dangers of social media sites, including local ones used by students for cyber bullying and personal attacks. The system-wide student art exhibit, Art and Social Justice. - 00h 51m - MP3 Audio
The Road to KindergartenSeminar for parents of children entering kindergarten. Lisa Davis, Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs for Howard County Public Schools dicusses topics including an overview of the kindergarten program, school readiness, and kindergarten registration. - 00h 40m - MP3 Audio
Pick A Time TrainingA video tutorial for parents which details the process of registering and scheduling parent-teacher conferences using the web-based Pick A Time program. - 00h 09m - MP3 Audio
HCPSS Allied Sports ProgramLearn more about the Allied Sports Program as we visit a Marriotts Ridge v Oakland Mills Allied Sports soccer match. - 00h 02m - MP3 Audio
HCPSS Respect the Game PSAsPublic service announcements developed by HCPSS student-athletes that attended the 2010 MPSSAA Student Leadership Conference. - 00h 03m - MP3 Audio
Let's Move!Lime Kiln MS, Reservoir HS, & Cedar Lane students participate in Michelle Obama's National Fitness Program. - 00h 04m - MP3 Audio
2011 Teachers of the YearSurprise presentations of the Teacher of the Year Awards, voted on by each Howard County high school senior class. - 00h 24m - MP3 Audio