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Summary: 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).

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  • Artist: Clear Creek ISD Office of Communications
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Podcasts:

 Episode 315: Special Edition - Clear Connections Virtual School Meeting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:22

Clear Creek ISD is excited to introduce Clear Connections Virtual School, a web-based education offered to Pre-K through 12th grade students next school year. This virtual, tuition-free school of choice gives you real connections and real flexibility when it comes to your child's education. The school will feature consistent instruction from CCISD teachers certified in online learning, real connections with local students, and in-person opportunities for extracurriculars and clubs. Enrollment is now open through April 19, 2021. This audio is from the second Virtual Parent Meeting that was held in March.

 Episode 314: AP Exams Overview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:22

District experts talk through the schedule for 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and give tips for students taking the tests.

 Episode 313: Career & Technical Education in CCISD | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:27

Clear Creek ISD's CTE program reinforces state and national academic standards by providing students training in career areas of interest to them. The goal is to ensure that students are prepared to succeed in post secondary education and in a world that is increasingly oriented toward highly skilled jobs. Through rigorous technical instruction, students are able to gain hands-on experience by actively participating in authentic real-world problem solving and projects.

 Episode 312: Clear Horizons Early College High School Feature | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:59

Clear Horizons Early College High School, a CCISD school of choice, was established in 2007 on the South Campus of San Jacinto College to provide opportunities to student populations who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education environments. CHECHS students graduate from San Jac with an associate degree and from Clear Creek ISD with a high school diploma with endorsements.

 Episode 311: All About Course Registration | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:32

CCISD Assistant Director of Counseling and Student Services Kristina Ford walks parents through the course registration process for incoming 6th through 12th grade students for next school year.

 Episode 310: Clear View High School Spotlight | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:54

Clear View High School is a premier learning community of choice for life-changing education in Clear Creek ISD. Campus leaders talk through the school culture, educational initiatives, campus and district-wide programs offered, and the application process for students. They also touch on the exciting opportunities that the new school building will bring when construction is completed in January 2022.

 Episode 309: Final Farewell to Dr. Smith | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:13:20

We sit down with Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith for the final time to reflect on his 40-year career in education and his time in CCISD before he retires at the end of December.

 Episode 308: Special Edition - Superintendent Finalist Search | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:04

CCISD Board President Dr. Laura DuPont and Board Vice President Jay Cunningham talk through the Superintendent search process and answer some frequently asked questions.

 Episode 307: Gifted & Talented Program Update | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:43

District leaders give an important update on CCISD's Gifted & Talented program and provide more information on testing for all grade levels.

 Episode 306: Why Choose CCISD Pre-Kindergarten | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:10

District leaders talk through the many benefits of enrolling your child in CCISD's Pre-Kindergarten program, which is now offering the option for virtual learning at home. You will also hear more about what to expect inside the classroom from a current Pre-K teacher.

 Episode 305: Mental Health Check-In | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:18

We talk with CCISD Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services Kristina Ford about ways to build resiliency in children and how to support their mental health during this time.

 Episode 304: Reopening Update with Dr. Smith | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:40

We sit down with Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Holly Hughes and Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Dr. Karen Engle to give families an update on where we are at in successfully reopening CCISD and how to prepare students to transition at the 9-week mark if choosing to do so.

 Episode 303: Phase 3 Brick & Mortar Transition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:36

District leaders talk through tips and reminders for successfully transitioning students into Brick and Mortar for those returning on September 14, 2020.

 Episode 302: Back to School! What to Expect | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:10

District leaders sit down to talk through what parents and students can expect for the first week of school online and highlight some important reminders to prepare for by Monday, August 24.

 Episode 301: Tony's Tips for a New School Year | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:24

CCISD Director of Parent Assistance Tony Davila talks through ways to set students up for success this school year. He gives tips on supporting students at home for online learning, ways to calm their nerves for the changes this school year brings, and how to reach out for assistance.

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