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12/14/22 School Libraries (For School Based Librarians)
12/14/22 School Libraries (For School Based Librarians)
For School Based Librarians: Library Services Connect & Share Session on “Cultivating Community: School Libraries Central to School Culture”: Join us on Zoom on December 14 from 3:00- 4:30 p.m. to hear from colleagues about what’s working in their libraries and in their schools.
Presenters:
It's Our Library: Emphasizing Respect, Community, Bilingualism & Joy at the Umana Library Presenter: Hagar Shirman (Librarian / Umana Academy) (presentation)
Celebrating a Diverse School Community through Reading Presenter: Aaron Noll (Library Teacher/ Winship Elementary) (presentation)
Getting Kids in the Door Presenter: Marina Sweeney (Teacher Librarian / Boston Latin Academy) (presentation)
Building A Culture of Reading Presenter: Bonnie McBride (Teacher Librarian/ Fenway High School) (presentation)
THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Connect & Share webinar to discuss the topic “How do we cultivate community within our school libraries in order to be central to school culture?” We co-hosted this session with BPS Library Services. We had 29 people attend the session from 26 different schools or departments. After the session, 100% of participants (23 out of 23 exit ticket responses) said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Below is some feedback from the session:
Both presentations in breakout room 1 were great! I took a few ideas away. The time was perfect-didn't feel rushed and didn't feel like it was too long
I loved seeing other librarians' physical and virtual spaces and how they work to make all students feel welcome and part of the community.
Based on this session, here’s some things that participants want to try in their own schools:
Thinking about how I can do more book talks to introduce students to new authors and books that they would not typically choose.
I am interested in trying to have students make book trailers. I also am thinking about bilingual signage. I currently have English language and pictures for our ESD and EL students.
Implementing units to introduce them to diverse texts/books they may not normally read
Connect & Share Panel Discussion Series Fall 2022
Connect & Share Panel Discussion Series Fall 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. All topics came from the Telescope Network's June Needs Assessment Survey asking educators what they needed to feel successful in this upcoming school year.
Fall 2022 Topics
November 2, 2022 topic "Effective Teaming"
November 16, 2022 topic "Balancing Social and Emotional Learning & Content"
December 7, 2022 topic "Equitable Literacy in Math and Science"
All Connect & Share Panel Discussions will be 4:30-6:00 on Zoom.
12/7/22 Equitable Literacy in Math and Science
12/7/22 Equitable Literacy in Math and Science
How can we implement equitable literacy in the context of math and science? Join us on Zoom on December 7th from 4:30-6:00 to hear from BPS teacher colleagues about what’s working in their classrooms and schools.
Presenters:
Choosing the Best Evidence Presenter: Amanda Spence, (Biology Teacher, Charlestown High School)
Using a Jigsaw to Build Literacy in the Biology Classroom Presenter: Sarah Benat (Biology Teacher, Brighton High School)
Equitable Literacy in Science Through Class Discussions Presenter: Carolina Herrera (Middle School Science Teacher, Umana Academy)
Monteiro’s Mistake Presenter: Alberto Monteiro (Mathematics Teacher, Brighton High School)
Mathematical Literacy for ELD 1-3 Students Presenter: Marissa Soucy (SEI Mathematics Teacher, Charlestown High School)
Data Talks: A Start of Class Routine About Data Literacy Presenter: Joseph Jean-Charles (Mathematics Teacher, English High School)
Which One Doesn’t Belong? Presenter: Dennis Wright (Upper Elementary, Philbrick Elementary)
Smarter Together: Building Student Discourse Through Complex Tasks Presenter: Michael Bortolussi (Upper Elementary Teacher, Mather Elementary)
Hand Counting to Support Multiplication unable to attend Presenter: Frances Ahearn (Upper Elementary, Philbrick Elementary)
Development of Student Writing Through the Year in 3rd and 4th grade Science Presenter: Alyson Wall (K0-4th grade Science Teacher, Bradley Elementary)
Building the Muscle for Experimental Design and Data Analysis Presenter: Michelle Carroll (5th/6th grade Science Teacher, O’Donnell Elementary)
Using Disciplinary Literacy Practices in Science: A Pathway to Equitable Literacy Presenter: Holly Rosa (K1-4th grade Science Teacher, Perkins Elementary)
THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Connect & Share webinar to discuss the topic " Equitable Literacy in Math and Science. We had 52 people attend the session from 22 different schools or departments. After the session, 94% of participants (33 out of 35 exit ticket responses) said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Below is some feedback from the session:
Hearing from multiple teachers with different ideas and strategies worked really well for me.
All of the topics were very relevant and easy to incorporate into the daily routine. The timing of today's presentation was impeccable, that is so impressive!
I will share materials with my team and will use activities I heard in the breakout room!
Based on this session, here’s some things that participants want to try in their own classrooms/schools:
Using "observations and inferences" to guide students through recognizing patterns and analyzing data.
I will use the find (& fix) the mistake practice that was shared.
Incorporating more routines to include science news articles in class using a chunking approach.
Incorporating more digital models
Join us on Zoom on November 2nd from 4:30 to 6:00 to hear from colleagues about how they work to cultivate effective teams in their schools.
Presentations:
Effective Teaming: Family Engagement and Attendance Presenters: Laura Allen and Dr. Charles Mentos (Social Worker and Family Liaison / Ellison Parks EEC) (presentation)
Grade-Level Planning (K2): Origins of the Dream Team Presenters: Yvonne Steadman and Rani Pan (K2 teachers / Mendell) (presentation)
Effective Teaming to Support Student Learning Presenter: Luisa Sparrow and Cindy Ferris (5th/6th grade moderate disabilities sub separate Classroom / Perry K-8) (presentation)
Role of Related Services Providers to Support Inclusion Instruction Presenter: Maureen Maderos (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) (presentation)
THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Connect & Share webinar to discuss the topic “How can we work together to best support the needs of our students?” We had 26 people attend the session from 19 different schools or departments. Below is some feedback from the session:
The K2 teachers were so motivating. I have some new ideas that I would like to implement in my classroom. They represented a true partnership.
I always like to hear how colleagues and staff in other schools do things. Sharing and hearing ideas that work!
Based on this session, here’s some things that participants want to try in their own classrooms/schools:
Thinking of ways to adapt the learning environment to support students with visual impairment.
Celebrate kids more.
Include RSPs in school events.
Added more Ideas to incorporate in the circle time to celebrate students and staff.
How do we support students' social emotional needs to promote academic success and whole child development? Join us on Zoom on November 16th from 4:30 - 6:00 to hear from colleagues about what’s working in the classrooms and in their schools.
Presentations:
Mindfulness + Meditation: How Building Self Awareness Leads to Student Agency. Presenter: Songkhla Nguyen (2nd Grade SEI / Mather Elementary School) Presentation
“Steps to Success” at Manning Elementary: Direct instruction on SEL competencies Presenter: Ashley Carnathan (Social Worker/ Manning Elementary) Presentation
Building Classroom Community through Mentor Texts and Tasks Presenter: Rachael Leung and Maryann Dolberry (3rd Grade Teachers/ Everett Elementary) Presentation
Movement Breaks and SEL Presenter: Sravanthy Neeraja (BPS Physical Activity Coordinator) Presentation
A Theory of Self: Fostering Empathy and Self Awareness in High School Students Presenter: Karen Provenzano (10-12 Wellness/ TechBoston Academy) Presentation
Social Emotional Learning Skills Through Play Presenter: Fabiola Decius (Theatre Teacher / Josiah Quincy Upper School) Presentation
Measuring Homeostasis for BodyMind Integration Presenter: Derian Capodagli (High School Biology/ O’Bryant Math & Science) Presentation
THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Connect & Share webinar to discuss the topic “How do we support students' social emotional needs to promote academic success and whole child development?” We had 29 people attend the session from 19 different schools or departments. After the session, 95% of participants (20 out of 21 exit ticket responses) said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Below is some feedback from the session:
Everyone was on time, positive, shared beautiful SEL work, was a good "taste" of everyone's work to share ideas and receive positive feedback for the hard work.
I love hearing what other educators are doing and how it’s working.
Lots of amazing ideas that could be integrated into any content classroom
Based on this session, here’s some things that participants want to try in their own classrooms/schools:
Mindful breathing and movement break site that I can access for ideas to use with my students in OT
The idea from the Each Kindness book about kindness!
check in-check out for end of term reflection for students and feedback on my practice
Themed journaling per day of the week. I'm bursting with ideas now.
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