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By: Clear Creek ISD Office of Communications

Fill up your idle time in the car rider line with CCISD. This bi-weekly podcast dives deeper into a wide-range of educational news and resources with District leaders and area experts. Listeners can also join in on the conversation during the live recording on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/clearcreekisd).

Episode 602: Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection
#81
02/05/2024

This is an exciting time for students as they gear up to explore new possibilities through course selection for next school year. Course selection for 2024-2025 will be open from February 5-20. In this livestream session for incoming 9th grade parents, District experts talk through the selection process, new offerings, dual credit opportunities, Career and Technical Education and more. A Parent Information Night and Course Fair will also be held for incoming families at your zoned campus on February 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Visit ccisd.net/courseselection for more information


Episode 601: Incoming 6th Grade Course Selection
#80
01/25/2024

This is an exciting time for students as they gear up to explore new possibilities through course selection for next school year. Course selection for 2024-2025 will be open from February 5-20. In this livestream session for incoming 6th grade parents, District experts talk through the selection process, new offerings and more. Parent information nights will also be held for incoming families on January 29 and 30, 2024. 

Visit ccisd.net/courseselection for more information

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Episode 518: Preparing for Graduation Ceremonies
#79
05/19/2023

Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Franklin Moses talks through important reminders for the 2023 Graduation Ceremonies and answers some frequently asked questions. Visit ccisd.net/graduation for more information.


Episode 517: Early Learning in CCISD
#78
04/19/2023

Research shows that providing a high-quality education for children before they turn five years old yields great medium- and long-term benefits for students.

In Clear Creek ISD early childhood education develops a lifelong love of learning and sets the foundation for the necessary cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development essential for future success. CCISD provides early learning opportunities for children who are four years old and as early as three years old for children with special needs through the Early Childhood Special Education Program.

These opportunities include:

FREE PRE-KINDERGARTEN (PRE-K) PROGRAM: The Free Pre-K...


Episode 516: Dual Language Program
#77
02/27/2023

Dual language programs in Clear Creek ISD offer students the unique opportunity to learn Spanish or English, depending on the student’s home language. Dual language programs are offered at five elementary schools as well as three intermediate schools to support the learning progression.

While Dual Language Two-Way programs are offered in select schools, enrollment in the program is open to students outside of those attendance boundaries based on space availability. This is an application-only program. For the program to be effective, a class is balanced with both English and Spanish speakers. 

English-speaking students may enter...


Episode 515: Looking Ahead with Superintendent Engle
#75
02/06/2023

We are joined by CCISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Engle to talk through her vision and goals for the next few years. She also gives a legislative update on school funding, shares some news about child nutrition changes and goes through the steps of what happens in a weather emergency. 

 

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Episode 514: Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection
#74
01/26/2023

Calling all 8th grade parents! Course registration for incoming 9th grade students is coming up in early February. Learn more about the process and what is offered in high school. A Parent Information Night & Course Fair will be held on Feb. 15 at your child's zoned high school to meet with staff and learn more about your campus. The course selection window opens on February 7-21 in Skyward. 

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Episode 513: Incoming 6th Grade Course Selection
#73
01/26/2023

Calling all 5th grade parents! Course registration for incoming 6th grade students is coming up in early February. Learn more about the process and what is offered in intermediate schools in CCISD. Parent Information Nights will be held Jan. 30 and 31 at your child's zoned intermediate school to meet with staff and learn more about your campus. The course selection window opens on February 7-21 in Skyward. 

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Episode 512: Dual Credit in CCISD
#72
01/13/2023

Learn more about Dual Credit offerings in CCISD and the many benefits there are in taking these college courses in high school. 

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Episode 511: Collaborating for Cutting-Edge Instruction
#71
12/12/2022

If you have wondered how teachers plan lessons, how they address Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) or how they meet the needs of all students, District leaders talk through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and personalized learning experiences in the classroom that inspire student achievement, agency and growth in CCISD. 

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