Implementing EL Learning Site

Implementing EL Learning Site:  (2nd Date Added) The Telescope Network, in partnership with the ELA Department, are co-hosting a Learning site on 5/8/24 which places the question of "How do we implement the EL curriculum to increase access and engagement with grade-level content for all students?" The site will demonstrate a school’s approach to answering this question while thinking through a productive coaching relationship that empowers educators to adapt the curriculum effectively. After the observation educators have a chance to think through and debrief with the 4th grade team around the hows and whys of their teaching practice and how they made this work possible. The intended audience of this learning site are educators implementing EL in their classrooms. 

Focus Literacy Stations Learning Site

Focus Literacy Stations Learning Site: If you or an educator you know is working toward implementing Focus literacy stations to allow all students to access high quality instructional materials to strengthen literacy skills and further develop knowledge, this is an opportunity to join other educators in a live classroom around a common area of practice. This learning site on 05/09/24 places the question of “How do we implement stations to allow all students to access high quality instructional materials to strengthen literacy skills and further develop knowledge" within the context of diverse learners. The site will demonstrate one teacher's approach to answering this question while thinking through systems and structures to allow all students to engage in learning. After the observation, educators have a chance to think through and debrief with the host teacher around the hows and whys of their teaching practice with potential for follow up coaching sessions for an ALC/PDPs. 

SLIFE Educator Connect and Share

May 13th, 2024 on Zoom 5:30-7:00 pm:  The Telescope Network is hosting a Connect and Share virtual panel discussion for SLIFE Educators. Join us to hear from colleagues around BPS about what's working to support diverse students needs in their SLIFE classrooms and communities. During the 1.5-hour session, you can hear from a panel of “humble expert” colleagues about what’s working for them and bring resources & tools back to your own setting.

Elementary ESL Learning Site

Upper Elementary ESL Learning Site 5/21: This learning site brings educators together to address the question, “How do we implement the OMME ESL curriculum to support multilingual learners in accessing Tier 1 content?" The site will demonstrate two teachers’ collaborative approach to answering this question while thinking through differentiation to support student needs. After the observation, educators will debrief with the host teacher with potential follow up sessions for an ALC/PDPs.