Description: QuaverSEL will be available to offer elementary staff a hands on training to learn more about their SEL dashboard. QuaverSEL is an instructional tool that many SPS elementary staff have begun exploring this current school year. We have received positive feedback from staff about the high levels of student engagement, user friendless for teachers, and the wide range of activities and lessons for quick launch. Join us on March 10th to sign up for a free account and to learn more. If you are already using QuaverSEL, this is a great opportunity to dig deeper into the dashboard, ask questions, and learn more.

Additional License Description:

This experience can be applied toward the 15 PDPs in teaching students with diverse learning styles required for relicensure .

Audience:

Elementary teachers

Date:

March 10, 2022 | 3:30p-4:30p

Location:

Virtual

# of PDP's:

0

Presenter:

QuaverSEL

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

TeachPoint/Vector Solutions

Details:

We will break down the teacher evaluation’s “Well-Structured Lesson” focusing on the “Focus Lesson” segment of Salem Public School’s instructional model. Digital technology coaches will provide resources, pedagogy and exemplars to guide you into creating your best “Focus Lesson” yet!

Some examples shared will include the use of:

• Nearpod

• Google Slide Deck with Mote

• Edpuzzle

Additional License Description:

This experience can be applied toward the 15 PDPs in pedagogy required for relicensure., This experience can be applied toward the 90 PDPs of electives required for relicensure.

Audience:

All educators

Date:

March 17, 2022 | 3:15p-4:15p

Location:

Virtual

meet.google.com/rci-cmpo-wjx

# of PDP's:

1

Presenter:

Danielle Marquis, Matt Weaver

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

TeachPoint/Vector Solutions

Details:

We will break down the teacher evaluation’s “Well-Structured Lesson” focusing on the “Do Now” segment of Salem Public School’s instructional model. Digital technology coaches will provide resources, pedagogy and exemplars to guide you into creating your best “Do Now” yet!

Additional License Description:

This experience can be applied toward the 15 PDPs in pedagogy required for relicensure., This experience can be applied toward the 90 PDPs of electives required for relicensure.

Audience:

All educators

Date:

February 17, 2022 | 3:15p-4:15p

Location:

Virtual (meet.google.com/rci-cmpo-wjx)

# of PDP's:

1

Presenter:

Danielle Marquis, Jodi Tamayoshi

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Details:

We will be offering a virtual, three-session SEI-prep course as part of the Professional Learning Academy. This cursory series is designed to be an introduction of the knowledge and skills you will need to take the SEI MTEL. It is also available as a means to learn more about working with our multilingual learners in a school setting and the laws and regulations in this field. After participating in the prep sessions, participants will be encouraged to continue studying for and sign-up for and take the SEI MTEL.

Audience:

Calling all paras, teachers who need the SEI endorsement, or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills on the best practices for supporting our MLs.

Date:

October 28, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

November 4, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

December 2, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

Location:

Virtual | https://meet.google.com/sxy-azxr-xok

# of PDP's:

1.5 per session

Presenter:

Andre Fonseca

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Description: Participants will continue to learn about the CASEL Framework and unpack the SEL competency of self-management. Participants will engage in discussions and activities that will support SEL teaching and learning.

Additional License Description:

This experience can be applied toward the 90 PDPs of electives required for relicensure.

Audience:

All Educators

Date:

December 9, 2021 | 3:00p-4:30p

Location:

HMLS - PD Room 353

# of PDP's:

1.5

Presenter:

Adam Colantuoni

Maximum Number of Participants:

40

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Details:

Learn how a Chromebook works from the point of view of our students, including keyboard shortcuts, functions, and accessibility

Additional License Description:

This experience can be applied toward the 90 PDPs of electives required for relicensure.

Audience:

All educators, Administrators, Student Support Staff

Date:

December 16, 2021 | See times below

Location:

Salem High School IMC -- 2:45p-3:45p (Danielle Marquis)

CMS Library -- 3:15p-4:15p (Matt Weaver)

HMLS PD Room -- 3:15p-4:15p (Jodi Tamayoshi)

# of PDP's:

1

Presenter:

Danielle Marquis, Matt Weaver, Jodi Tamayoshi

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Details:

We will be offering a virtual, three-session SEI-prep course as part of the Professional Learning Academy. This cursory series is designed to be an introduction of the knowledge and skills you will need to take the SEI MTEL. It is also available as a means to learn more about working with our multilingual learners in a school setting and the laws and regulations in this field. After participating in the prep sessions, participants will be encouraged to continue studying for and sign-up for and take the SEI MTEL.

Audience:

Calling all paras, teachers who need the SEI endorsement, or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills on the best practices for supporting our MLs.

Date:

October 28, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

November 4, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

December 2, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

Location:

Virtual | https://meet.google.com/sxy-azxr-xok

# of PDP's:

1.5 per session

Presenter:

Andre Fonseca

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Details:

Learn how to share documents safely, create groups, and streamline your team's workload using tools that integrate seamlessly within Google Workspace.

Additional License Description:

This experience can be applied toward the 90 PDPs of electives required for relicensure.

Audience:

All educators, Administrators, Student Support Staff

Date:

November 18, 2021 | 3:15p - 4:15p

Location:

Google Meet: meet.google.com/goi-cyzm-ryz

# of PDP's:

1

Presenter:

Matthew Weaver & Jodi Tamayoshi

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Teachpoint

This experience can be applied toward the 90 PDPs of electives required for relicensure.

Audience:

All Educators

Date:

October 14, 2021 | 3:00p-4:30p

Location:

HMLS - PD Room 353

# of PDP's:

1.5

Presenter:

Adam Colantuoni

Maximum Number of Participants:

30

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Details:

We will be offering a virtual, three-session SEI-prep course as part of the Professional Learning Academy. This cursory series is designed to be an introduction of the knowledge and skills you will need to take the SEI MTEL. It is also available as a means to learn more about working with our multilingual learners in a school setting and the laws and regulations in this field. After participating in the prep sessions, participants will be encouraged to continue studying for and sign-up for and take the SEI MTEL.

Audience:

Calling all paras, teachers who need the SEI endorsement, or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills on the best practices for supporting our MLs.

Date:

October 28, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

November 4, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

December 2, 2021 | 4:00p-5:30p

Location:

Virtual | https://meet.google.com/sxy-azxr-xok

# of PDP's:

1.5 per session

Presenter:

Andre Fonseca

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Description: In this first introductory course participants will be introduced to the CASEL framework for social emotional learning and learn how to make connections to SPS district goals and professional practice goals.

Additional License Description:

This experience can be applied toward the 90 PDPs of electives required for relicensure.

Audience:

All Educators

Date:

September 16, 2021 | 3:00p-4:30p

Location:

HMLS - PD Room 353

# of PDP's:

1.5

Presenter:

Adam Colantuoni

Maximum Number of Participants:

40

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register:

Description: Are you ready to take your lessons to new accessibility heights? Participants will submit a lesson in advance for facilitator feedback and individualized planning of break out rooms with a skill-specific focus. Working time will be included in this 3 hour session as well as time to share best practices and celebrate success. 5 PDPs are awarded for completion of asynchronous work as well as synchronous meeting.

Additional License Description:

This experience can be applied toward the 15 PDPs in SEI/ESL required for relicensure.

Audience:

All Educators

Date:

September 30, 2021 | 3:45p-5:45p

Location:

Virtual -- Link Coming Soon/Posted to TP/VS

# of PDP's:

2

Presenter:

Lynn LaFountain

Stipend:

$45 per hour

How to Register: