The Coconino County Education Service Agency and I, as Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, are excited to welcome family, community and students back to school for the 2019-2020 school year. The Coconino County Education Service Agency (CCESA) consistently provides educators with high quality professional development opportunities to support exceptional instructional practices in literacy, mathematics and science. Current professional development opportunities can be found in our course … [Read more...] about Equipping Educators with Resources for Student Success
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Preventing Heat Exhaustion in Pets
With summer temperatures in Flagstaff soaring into the 90s, it is crucial to make sure that your pet is cool and comfortable. Your pet’s temperature can rise very quickly in hot weather and heat exhaustion becomes a danger. Once the process of heat exhaustion begins, it progresses rapidly toward heat stroke, which can result in coma and death, unless measures are taken immediately to reverse the rise in body temperature. The normal body temperature of your pet is between 100ºF and 102.5ºF. Once … [Read more...] about Preventing Heat Exhaustion in Pets
Attracting Wildlife You Want to Your Garden
One of the rewards of creating your garden is being able to sit back and enjoy the nature it attracts. There’s nothing like seeing butterflies float around your plants, bees grabbing pollen from flowers and birds filling up your space with song. In addition, when you bring these insects and birds into your space, you are helping the ecosystem. But you can also draw animals that will wind up making your garden their feeding patch, destroying it in the process. Mammals like deer, rabbits and … [Read more...] about Attracting Wildlife You Want to Your Garden
Caring for Body and Mind
There is no denying the connection between the mind and body. A large number of doctor visits in the United States are related to behavioral health needs, as well as physical needs. Many individuals receiving care for physical health conditions may also require care for behavioral health conditions and vice versa. Unfortunately, many healthcare services tend to operate independently, without coordination. This silo approach to health care can mean gaps in care, inappropriate care and increased … [Read more...] about Caring for Body and Mind
Critical Components to the CCC Mission: Partnering, Lifelong Learning
Although the Arizona Legislature showed a commitment to education by supporting public community colleges with one-time funding in the 2019-20 state budget, there is still work for us to do. The temporary nature of that limited funding emphasizes the importance of creating new and expanding partnerships with individual volunteer supporters we call “champions,” businesses, non-profits and government organizations in the communities that Coconino Community College serves. Here at CCC, we’ve been … [Read more...] about Critical Components to the CCC Mission: Partnering, Lifelong Learning
Considering Naturopathic Oncology for Treating Breast Cancer
Think about our biggest choices in life…a car, a house, who we want to spend our lives with…. with those, do people generally rush into a decision and hope for the best? For most people, the greater the expense or the deeper the commitment, the more effort is spent weighing all the options available before making a decision. Should it be any different when someone is diagnosed with breast cancer? While you’re probably familiar with the mainstream treatment methods for breast cancer (e.g. … [Read more...] about Considering Naturopathic Oncology for Treating Breast Cancer
Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
Most of the men who come into treatment are there because their lives have become unmanageable and are in dire need of structure. The carefully designed schedule of Back2Basics mirrors that of a balanced lifestyle, focusing on the discipline required to accomplish the tasks needed to maintain a healthy existence. Creating and adhering to a personal, daily routine that includes getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, interacting positively with others and moving the body is the path to … [Read more...] about Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
Treating Phobias with Hypnotherapy
Overcoming phobias is a common issue seen for hypnotherapy. The following list is from clients seen at Flagstaff Hypnotherapy. A person with arachnophobia (fear of spiders) was the first official client of that practice. Other phobias treated in the clinic include fear of: heights, flying, germs, snakes, needles, blood, pain, tight spaces (including being in an MRI or similar device), wide open spaces, being in vehicles, driving over bridges, crowds, dentists, medications and public … [Read more...] about Treating Phobias with Hypnotherapy
Working to Keep APS Customers Safe Through Extreme Weather
One of the wonderful things about our state is its diversity – and that includes the weather. Based on where you live, the extremes in Arizona’s weather can look very different. Regardless of the type of weather you face, we want all of our customers to know that options and assistance programs are available to keep them safe at home. These resources are offered year-round, including while APS has halted disconnecting customers who are behind on their bills. We announced that decision on June … [Read more...] about Working to Keep APS Customers Safe Through Extreme Weather
Preparing Students to Go Back to School
Summer vacation is coming to an end. There is much to do to get teens and preteens ready and motivated to return to the rigorous schedules of academics, sports and afterschool activities. Once classes start, it’s hard to work things in, so here are a few items to think about now. Sports Physicals Call and make that appointment now. Do not wait until the last minute when your student tells you, “Practice starts tomorrow and I need it done today.” Print out your school’s physical form and make … [Read more...] about Preparing Students to Go Back to School