Connect & Share
Equitable Literacy Panels
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Connect & Share Winter 2021-2022 Overview
Connect & Share Winter 2021-2022 Overview
Connect & Share Panel Discussion Series Early 2022
Connect & Share Panel Discussion Series Early 2022
Connect & Share Panel Discussions are a chance for colleagues to come together and share ideas about what's working in their classrooms and in their schools. Our early 2022 sessions are open to all but will focus on implementation of equitable literacy practices at different grade levels.
Early 2022 topics (scroll down for additional info)
January 20, 2022 topic "Equitable Literacy for Secondary Educators (6-12)"
February 2, 2022 topic "Equitable Literacy for Elementary Educators (K-5)"
March 30, 2022 topic "Supporting English Learners (K-12)"
ALSO: Recommend a colleague to present at an upcoming session here
03/30/22 Session: Supporting English Learners K-12
03/30/22 Session: Supporting English Learners K-12
Supporting English Learners Connect & Share
Supporting English Learners Connect & Share
(March 2022) The BPS/BTU Telescope Network and Office of English Learners are co-hosting a Connect and Share Panel Discussion on March 30th (4:30-6pm on Zoom) around strategies to support our English learners in the classroom. During this 1.5-hour session, you can hear from a panel of “humble expert” colleagues ranging from K-12 classrooms about what’s working for them and bring good ideas back to your own classes.
(Flyer | RSVP | More info)Presenters:
Growing Roses in Concrete: Fostering Hope during Senior Year Presenter: Kristin Russo (Grade 12 ESL/ELA Teacher / BINCA) (Presentation)
SEL Check-In Routine for SLIFE Students Presenters: Beth Nibberich and Erin McGorty (High School SLIFE / BINCA) (Presentation)
Getting the Curriculum Ready for ELL Students Presenter: Enkeleda Gjoni (Math Teacher / BINCA) (Presentation)
Bilingual Pride: How to build bilingual identities in our students and families Presenters: Darlene Prado (Grade 1 / Rafael Hernández), Marjorie Pita (Grade K1 / Rafael Hernández), Elizabeth Estepe (Grade K2 / Rafael Hernández) (Presentation)
Tiering: Student Voice and Choice for ELs Presenter: Glenda Lopez-Schmitt (Grade 4 ESL Teacher /McKay K-8) (Presentation)
02/02/22 Session: Equitable Literacy in Grades K-5
02/02/22 Session: Equitable Literacy in Grades K-5
Presenters:
From Word Walls to Sound Walls Presenters: Tracy Coutts & Christy Nelson (Early Childhood Educators / Gardner Pilot Academy K-8) (presentation)
How to Supplement Focus Curriculum to Meet the Needs of your Students Presenter: Nancy Nunez (K2 Teacher /Mather Elementary) (presentation)
Student Engagement with Close Reading Presenter: Frank Wilburn (3rd Grade SEI / Grew Elementary) (presentation)
Cultivating an Inclusive Literary Society In and Out of the Classroom Presenter: Emmanuel Fairley-Pittman (Grade 5 / Grew Elementary) (presentation)
Using Small Group Reading to Extend Literacy Skill Instruction from EL Presenters: Colleen Considine & Kim Haynes (Mozart Elementary) (presentation)
01/20/22 Session: Equitable Literacy in Grades 6-12
01/20/22 Session: Equitable Literacy in Grades 6-12
SIGN-IN/EXIT TICKET for Jan 20, 2022 session.
Presenters:
Tier 1 Interventions Presenter: Chris Baumgarten (Reading Specialist / EMK Academy) (presentation)
Targeted Tier 2 and 3 Interventions Presenter: MaryKate Heavey (Reading Specialist / Edison K-8) (presentation)
Routines for Secondary Reading Intervention Presenter: Steven Benjamin (Reading Specialist / Dearborn STEM Academy) (presentation)
Content Reading Strategies in Physics Presenter: Kristen Cacciatore (9th grade Physics Classroom / Charlestown High School) (presentation)
Visual Thinking Strategies and Text Pairings Presenter: Kimberly Frazier-Booth (HS ELA / EMK Academy) (presentation)\
Creating Discourse Communities of Learners Presenter: Mary Dibinga (HS ELA / Boston Latin Academy) (presentation)
Helping Students Access Grade-Level Texts Presenters: Jake Shea and Carolyn McGill (6th grade ELA Inclusion Classroom / TechBoston Academy) (presentation)
More Info about Connect & Share Sessions
More Info about Connect & Share Sessions
What's the Telescope Network?
What's the Telescope Network?
The Telescope Network is a BPS/BTU initiative to support teacher-driven, student-centered professional learning. Our goal is to connect BPS educators to resources, opportunities, and each other.
Recommend a Panelist
Recommend a Panelist
Additional Information about Connect & Share sessions
Additional Information about Connect & Share sessions
Why is this event important?
In this Connect and Share event, educators will learn from colleagues and make connections to one another. Educators need to connect to one another to share best practices.
How were the topics chosen?
Themes for each Connect & Share session are based on the Telescope Network's needs assessment surveys of educators across BPS.
How were the presenters chosen?
Presenters are educators who have been recommended by colleagues or supervisors.
Who is eligible to attend?
Any educator is eligible to attend.
Are Paraprofessionals welcome? Yes.
Will PD hours or PDPs be provided?
Every participant will receive 1.5 PD hours on Vector/TeachPoint. PDPs are generally only available for experiences of 10 hours or more.
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