SCHOOL BEAT
The Seattle Public Schools Media Operations Center announces a new TV program, School Beat. Hosted by Enrique Cerna, this interview format series presents information and profiles about the people and programs of Seattle Public Schools. The series is broadcast on Ch 26 in the Seattle area and is available online.
WATCH SCHOOL BEAT ONLINE
Click here to watch episode 1 on an iPhone or iPad
Episode 1: Supporting Student Success
Features an interview with Asst. Superintendent for Operations,
Pegi McEvoy and an interview with Lisa Sharp and
Link Crew student leaders from Chief Sealth International High School.
Learn about district programs that impact dropout prevention, truancy intervention and dropout recovery.
Airs weekly on channel 26: Mon 6:30pm, Sat 7:30am
Click here to watch episode 2 on an iPhone or iPad
Episode 2: Alternative Approaches
This episode features interviews with Interagency Principal Kaaren Andrews and Student and Family Advocate, Anthony Kane.
Ms. Andrews and Mr. Kane discuss alternative approaches; including online credit retrieval programs that can help at-risk students achieve graduation success.
Airs weekly on channel 26: Tues 10:30am, Wed 3:30pm,
Fri 7:30pm and Sun 5:30pm
Episode 3 The Good Behavior Game
Features interviews with Celia Arriaga and Helen Walsh as they highlight the success of the “Good Behavior Game” program in elementary classrooms.
Airs in April 2013
INFORMATION
Production of the first two episodes of School Beat was funded by the
U.S. Department of Education’s High School Graduation Initiative Grant and features information about district programs that impact dropout prevention, truancy intervention and dropout recovery.
Compelling profiles of students who are benefiting from these programs are presented.
The award winning student video profiles Graduation Success Stories are designed for professional development (online and in workshops) related to the reduction of risk factors and increase of protective factors to positively impact high school graduation.
School Beat 3: The Good Behavior Game, was funded by the SAMHSA “SPARC” (Seattle Positive Action and Reinforcement in the Classroom) grant and highlights the success of the Good Behavior Game program in elementary classrooms.
New episodes will be featured in the coming months. Stay tuned for more scheduling information.