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May 20, 2024 on Zoom 5:30 - 7:00pm: Are you looking for ideas, strategies, and resources to support inclusive practices? The Telescope Network is hosting a Connect and Share virtual panel discussion on the topic of "Collaborative practices for inclusion." Join us as our panelists discuss how they have been successfully coordinating services, scaffolds, and accommodations for students. 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. The intended audience for this event is current and future learning specialists, inclusion specialists, ESL educators, and anyone interested in best practices for coordinating services for students.
Presenters:
Making the Most of Differentiation: Classroom Systems to Support Diverse Needs Presenter: Jess Ellis (Reading Specialist / Sumner Elementary School) (presentation)
Aligning Structured Literacy Across Grades and Across School Presenters: Chelsea Unis and Kaitlyn Mahoney (Special Educator and ESL Educator / Guild Elementary School) (presentation)
Creating Meaningful Inclusion Opportunities for Students in ABA Classrooms Presenter: Hannah Gens (Partial Inclusion Specialist / Higginson K-2) (presentation)
Co-teaching Writing with Inclusion Model Presenters: Witney Christie and Shing Fan (1st Classroom Teacher and Inclusion Specialist / Bates Elementary School Academy) (presentation)
Scaffolding for Student Success Presenters: Maddie Healy (Special Educator and ESL Educator / Rafael Hernandez Dual Language School) (presentation)
THANK YOU for everyone who attended the Connect & Share webinar session on the topic “How do we support students' social emotional needs to promote academic success and whole child development?” We had 49 people attend the session from 25 different schools or departments.
After the session, 93% of participants (40 out of 43 exit tickets) said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Additional comments from participants:
I really enjoyed the presenters' honest reflections on what they tried, what worked, and what didn't work for their teaching.
It was really interesting to hear about different models for inclusion, how to support students, the issue of creating student dependence, and how other schools clearly align their roles.
I loved hearing different teacher's perspectives of inclusion instruction.
I enjoyed the team work and the passion each presenter has for teaching - contagious!
Based on this session, here’s some things that participants want to try in their own classrooms/schools:
I like the vertical alignment document that Chelsea and Katie showed and will see if I can use it to better guide my literacy plans for next year.
Encouraging working together with my colleagues to co-plan and focus on the HOW.
Panorama for behavior data, fade in and fade out program, sharing how to modify curricula
Useful content knowledge to share with others who are learning about inclusion and are not classroom teachers - I will take the knowledge to consultation and collaboration with other school psychs
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.
Presenters:
"I am" Affirmations Unit Erin McGorty and Beth Nibberich (SLIFE ESL teachers, Boston International Newcomers Academy)
World War II Native Literacy Unit Mayra DaRocha (SLIFE Spanish Native Literacy Teacher, Frederick Pilot Middle School)
Building Sentences Routine in HS ESL Shayla Ashley and Kimberly Hursh (SLIFE ESL teachers, Charlestown High School)
Building Sentences Routine in Elementary ESL Lisa Levin (SLIFE ESL teacher, Umana Dual Language Academy)
THANK YOU for everyone who attended the Connect and Share webinar session on the topic “How do we meet the diverse needs of our SLIFE students so that all students can progress?” We had 15 people attend the session from 11 different schools or departments.
After the session, 100% of participants (13 out of 13 exit tickets) said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Additional comments from participants:
“Loved hearing about successful lesson ideas and seeing student work.”
“The panel and all of the strategies shared were so helpful!
“I love hearing from other educators and having the chance to hear from OMME about what is coming next.”
“Once again, it was inspiring to hear what's happening in other SLIFE classrooms.”
May 08, 2024 on Zoom 1:30 - 3:00pm: Are you a math teacher in Alternative Education looking for ideas, strategies, and routines that will engage students in your classroom?The Telescope Network is hosting a Connect and Share virtual panel discussion on the topic of "Alt Ed Math." Join us as our panelists discuss how they have been successful in Alt. Ed. math! 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.
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Presenters:
Reparations Math & Reparations History Presenter: Benadette Manning (Former Alt Ed BPS Teacher / Boston Day and Evening Academy)
15 Minute Neighborhood Community Project Presenter: Linda Davenport (High School Math Teacher / Boston Collaborative High School)
Number Talks: Improving Student Communication & Math Identities Presenter: Heather Wood (Former Alt Ed High School Math Teacher & Current Math Instructional Coach / Mary Lyon School, Ostiguy High School, EdCo)
THANK YOU for everyone who attended the Connect and Share in collaboration with the Math and Equitable Literacy Departments where educators explored effective practices in the alternative math classroom. A full house of 22 alternative school educators attended the session from 7 different schools or departments.
After the session, 92% of participants said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Additional comments from participants:
"I loved how we were able to highlight the similar needs between our different spaces and make connections for how to best provide equitable literacy to students in a math context."
"Thinking through interdisciplinary teaching"
April 24th, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00pm at RCC The BPS/BTU Telescope Network, BPS Office of Retention, Cultivation, and Diversity and The Teacher's Lounge are co-hosting a panel discussion where educators of color will be discussing how our BIPOC identities impact professional collaboration and growth. The panel of “humble expert” colleagues will also share about culturally sustaining experiences, what’s working for them, and other ideas for educators to take back to their practice. Participants will receive 2 PDP hours for attending the panel.
Dinner will be provided before the panel begins.
THANK YOU for everyone who attended the Connect and Share co-hosted by the BPS/BTU Telescope Network, BPS Office of Retention, Cultivation, and Diversity and The Teachers’ Lounge where educators of color explored their identity and the many ways it informs professional advancement. We had 44 educators attend the session from 38 different schools or departments.
After the session, 87% of participants said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Additional comments from participants:
“I really enjoyed that there was time to connect and talk to people prior to the panel. I feel like teaching can feel really isolating sometimes so I always really appreciate time to connect.”
“I loved the panel, great questions and deep / insightful answers from the professional panelists.”
“The panel was AMAZING. They were warm, honest and personable.”
“The panel discussion was enlightening.”
April 3rd, 2024 on Zoom 4:00 - 5:30pm: Are you looking for ideas, strategies, and routines that will support multilingual learners in accessing primary sources in your classroom? The BPS History Department and the Telescope Network are co-hosting a Connect and Share virtual panel discussion on the topic of "Providing Access to Primary Sources for Multilingual Learners in the Secondary Classroom" 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.
Presenters:
Getting the Gist for Reading Comprehension Presenter: Adrian Headley (10th Grade History Teacher / EMK Academy) (presentation)
Before, During, and After Strategies for Primary Sources with MLs Presenter: Emily Trono (SEI History Teacher / The English High School) (presentation)
Using Discourse Routines to Provide Access to MLLs Presenter: Laura Rosenfield (History Teacher / O’Bryant School) (presentation)
Providing Access While Maintaining Rigor Presenter: Anthony Browne (History Teacher / Brighton High School) (presentation)
Close Reading Strategies for Primary Sources with MLs Presenter: Emily Silas (SEI History Teacher / The English High School) (presentation)
Using Primary Sources for Writing Presenter: Chelsea Evanyke (7th Grade Humanities Teacher / Boston Latin School) (presentation)
THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Connect & Share co-hosted by Telescope Network and the BPS History Department on the topic “Providing Access to Primary Sources for Multilingual Learners in the Secondary Classroom” We had 26 people attend the session from 14 different schools or departments.
After the session, 100% of participants (26 out of 26 exit tickets) said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Additional comments from participants:
“"It's always good to learn from other educators, and this was full of good ideas and tips."
"The teacher presentations were useful and relevant to my needs."
"Great strategies and tools to help MLLs with writing while using primary sources."
"I loved hearing about what other history teachers are doing in the district."
March 06, 2024 on Zoom 5:30 - 7:00pm Are you looking for ideas, strategies, and routines that will support the implementation of stations or studios in your classroom? The Telescope Network is hosting a Connect and Share virtual panel discussion on the topic of "Stations and Studios in Early Childhood Classrooms." Join us as our panelists discuss how they have been successfully implementing stations and studios in their early childhood spaces! 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.
Presenters:
Starting and Running Literacy Stations/Centers Presenter: Keshia Cook (1st Grade Teacher / Higginson K0-2) (presentation)
Making Stations Work for Your Students Presenter: Princess Bryant (K2 Teacher/ Curley School) (presentation)
What to Do When Adjustments Are Needed Presenter: Jerry Pisani (K2 Teacher/BTU School) (presentation)
Thank you to everyone who attended the Connect & Share on the topic “Stations and Studios in Early Childhood Classrooms.” We had 15 people attend the session from 13 different schools or departments.
After the session, 100% of participants (13 out of 13 exit tickets) said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Additional comments from participants:
“Three amazing teachers presenting their work and thought process. What amazing examples of having a solutions-mindset to supporting student learning."
"I really enjoyed the ideas shared and appreciated the level of organization acknowledged by each of the three teachers who spoke about their practices."
"Learning some more strategies for my stations. I was inspired and got a lot of ideas on what to change and what to try."
Based on this session, here’s some things that participants want to try in their own classrooms/schools:
“Thinking about building stamina from day 1 for independent work, choosing/adapting stations activities meaningfully from the curriculum"
"Checklists, running records while students read Focus decodables, Being comfortable with consistency and repetition throughout the year"
"Reworking some of my station activities and adding another independent station so I could do more small group work."
"I am an ESL teacher so stations/centers looks different for me but one of the helpful tips that I will implement is providing students with an exemplar at the station. I will also be sharing the information with other teachers who do whole class stations and have struggled."
February 29, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00pm at THE MIX Join The Telescope Network, BPS Office of Recruitment, Cultivation and Diversity and The Teacher’s Lounge for a panel of ‘humble expert’ colleagues who will deliberate the question “How does your identity impact and inform your practice?”
Thank you to everyone who attended the Connect & Share hosted by the BPS/BTU Telescope Network, BPS Office of Retention, Cultivation, and Diversity and The Teachers’ Lounge where educators of color explored their identity and the many ways it informs their practice, and impacts students. The panel of “humble expert” colleagues shared narratives surrounding how to foster culturally sustaining experiences for students, current successful practices, and daily mindsets for educators to take back to their practice. A full house of 68 educators attend the session from 52 different schools or departments.
After the session, 100% of participants said that they would recommend this session to a colleague. Additional comments from participants:
“The energy was on 10! The pacing of the questions and responses were great. Overall, it was well organized and so affirming!”
“The panel was diverse and the questions presented were thoughtful and insightful.”
“As a panelist, it was good to hear Tanisha Milton address culturally responsive practices.”
Based on this session, here’s some things that participants want to try in their own classrooms/schools:
“Creation of Black joy and self love!”
“Not doing more than you can to prove your worth, check out Bettina Loves books”
“Bringing your own culture and identity into the classroom is important because the kids need to be able to see themselves in us educators of color.”
“Constructive strategies to bring to my classroom to help with cooperative learning methods
“The idea of teacher wellness and the importance of taking care of self.”
“Learning how to navigate through difficult staff because of their bias approach.”
“Culturally responsive teaching by creating a space for student to share their identities, values, beliefs… moving beyond surface level culture”
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