2014 - 2015 collaborative professional development academy
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Registrants may access the brochure directly at www.somervillenjk12.org.
Click on Curriculum Professional Development 2014-2015 Collaborative Professional Learning Academy.
If you have registration questions, please contact Joanne Sung, K-5 Curriculum Supervisor
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16 – Positive Behavior Support Workshop20 – Adult CPR/AED Certification: Session 1 21 – Reading Eggs22 – Adult CPR/AED Certification: Session 229 – Positive Behavior Support Workshop28 – SMARTBoard/SMARTNotebook Applications29 – Nuts and Bolts of Writing Workshop
Calendar-At-A-Glance
October 2014
November 2014
04 – Close Reading Science/SS/Math05 – Managing Centers and Promoting Independency 11 – Discovery Education - The Basics13 – Using Daily 5 During Guided Reading
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03 – Make and Take Fundations Centers03- MacBook Intermediate04 – Discovery Education - Using/Creating Boards10 – MacBook Advanced17 – Wonderful Websites & Awesome Apps17 – Twitter in the Classroom
December 2014
07 – Google Forms and Flubaroo: Online Assessments: Session 113 – Differentiation Within Centers and Managing Center Activities14 - Google Forms and Flubaroo: Online Assessments: Session 215 – SMARTBoard/SMARTNotebook Lessons21 – Analyzing Your Students' F&P Levels to Regroup21 – Google Drive: Session 1 28 – Google Drive: Session 2
January 2015
04 – Using Social Media Applications to Enhance Instruction04 – Online Formative Assessments: Session 111 – Online Formative Assessments: Session 218 – Online Formative Assessments: Session 318 – Effective Literature Circle Strategies 25 – Google Applications and Forms
February 2015
04 – Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
March 2015
15 – Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
April 2015
6 – Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
May 2015
Calendar-At-A-Glance
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Positive Behavior Support Workshop Grades PS-2
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2014 Time: 3:15p.m. - 4:15p.m.Location: Preschool, Room 423Presenter: Catherine Parsells, Preschool TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
The positive behavior support course will review the pyramid model for promoting social-emotional competence in young children. We will discuss an overview of the pyramid, discuss interventions, and model tools and resources that teachers can use in the classroom.
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Adult CPR/AED Certification: Grades PS-12
Date: Monday, October 20, 2014 – Session 1Wednesday, October 22, 2014 – Session 2
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: SHS, Health RoomPresenter: Joseph D’Alessandro, SHS TeacherCredit Hours: 4 hours total
Respond to injuries and sudden illnesses that arise in the workplace, home, or other locations by joining this two-session series in CPR and First Aid training. Completion of both sessions culminates in adult CPR certification and meets the needs of both professionals and laypeople. Cost for certification is paid by attendees. Please make $19.00 check payable to: Somerville Board of Education
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Reading EggsGrades PS-2
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Computer Lab, VDVPresenter: Charlene Tackvic, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Reading Eggs is not only a great activity for students to work on during centers, but it is also a great resource for teachers. Learn how to manage your students, access data, and utilize the teacher's resources. There are hundreds of books to share on your SMARTBoard, a variety of activity sheets, and interactive presentations to share with your students.
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Positive Behavior Support Workshop Grades PS-2
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2014 Time: 3:15p.m. - 4:15p.m.Location: Preschool, Room 423Presenter: Catherine Parsells, Preschool TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
The positive behavior support course will review the pyramid model for promoting social-emotional competence in young children. We will discuss an overview of the pyramid, discuss interventions, and model tools and resources that teachers can use in the classroom.
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SMARTBoard/SMARTNotebook LessonsGrades PS-12
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2014Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Brennen Thompson, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
This workshop will review the concept of a school-wide use of the SMARTBoard applications. Practical ways to use the SMARBoard in your classrooms will be presented. The participants will be able to create activities that can be used in their classroom practice.
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Nuts and Bolts of Writing Workshop Grades 3-5
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2014Time: 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDV Presenter: Joanne Sung, K-5 Curriculum Supervisor Credit Hours: 1 hour
Writer’s Workshop is a highly effective format for process writing instruction that incorporates authentic practices within a consistent structure. This workshop will introduce elements that make a true Writer's Workshop lesson successful in the classroom.
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Close Reading Strategies in Science/Social Studies/MathGrades 3-5
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Jessica Warner, Literacy Coach Credit Hours: 1 hour
Learn to implement Close Reading strategies across the content areas to improve students comprehension of the text. This workshop will highlight reading nonfiction, close reading, rigor, text-dependent questions - while also including elements of total engagement strategies and lifelong learning. This workshop will focus on strategies that will help students at any level learn with deeper meaning
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Managing Centers and Promoting Independency Grades K-5
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Barbara Glinka & Megan Lazarte, VDV TeachersCredit Hours: 1 hour
This workshop will present various strategies to help students move independently during the center activity time. Participants will also learn how to keep their students accountable during independent/small group center time.
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Discovery Education: The BasicsGrades K-5
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2014Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Computer Lab, VDVPresenter: Charlene Tackvic, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Learn how to utilize the Streaming Plus resources to use as instructional tools, center activities, project resources, and reteaching tools. There is much more available than just videos and images. You will discover how to refine searches for interactive tools, presentations, games, and much more!
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Using Daily 5 During Guided Reading Grades 3-5
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Christine Birnbaum, Literacy Coach Credit Hours: 1 hour
The Daily 5 is a framework for structuring literacy time so students develop lifelong habits of reading, writing, and working independently. Students select from five authentic reading and writing choices, working independently toward personalized goals, while the teacher meets individual needs through whole-group and small-group instruction, as well as one-on-one conferring. Students using the program will develop independence, stamina, and accountability as well as independence in the classroom.
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Make and Take Fundations Centers Grades K-2
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2014Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Jessica Warner, Literacy Coach Credit Hours: 1 hour
Decoding, encoding, fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension contribute to a successful reader. This workshop will focus on creating Fundations centers that can be incorporated in your daily practice. Please join us, as we work to develop learning centers based on the concepts of Fundations. We will also create a plan to implement theses centers during your literacy block.
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MacBook IntermediateGrades PS-12
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2014Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Room 214, SHSPresenter: Michael Skomba, SHS Teacher Credit Hours: 1 hour
Go beyond MacBook basics to utilize foundational applications such as Microsoft Suite, Safari, Face Time, QuickTime, etc. in order to increase the possibilities of your MacBook in the classroom.
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Discovery Education: Using and Creating Boards Grades 2-5
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2014Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Computer Lab, VDVPresenter: Charlene Tackvic, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Learn how to access close to 3,000 boards that teachers, students, and Discovery Education has created to utilize when teaching Common Core Standards. Boards are not only used as teaching tools, but they can also be used for students' projects. Learn how to create student accounts so students can access all of the tools that Discovery Education has to offer.
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MacBook AdvancedGrades PS-12
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Room 214, SHSPresenter: Michael Skomba, SHS TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Unlock the creative power of the MacBooks. This workshop will review the steps of the MacBook Intermediate class. The workshop will then focus on utilizing the iLife Suite (iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, Garbage Band) in order to create authentic assessments that allow for student creativity.
Twitter in the Classroom Grades PS-12
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Room 214, SHSPresenter: Michael Skomba, SHS TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Twitter is a dynamic tool. Learn how to use it to inform students and their stakeholders, share relevant information, and create unique classroom culture.
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Wonderful Websites & Awesome Apps Grades K-5
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Computer Lab, VDVPresenter: Brennen Thompson, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Participants will learn about free apps and websites that are useful in the classroom. Story Telling and Read Aloud apps and websites will be highlighted.
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Google Forms and Flubaroo: Online Assessments Grades PS-12
Date: Wednesdays January 7 & 14, 2015Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Room 214, SHSPresenter: Michael Skomba, SHSTeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour per session (2 session workshop)
Participants will be shown how to use Google Forms to create completely digital assessments and create classroom surveys. Participants will also be shown how to incorporate the add-on Flubaroo to grade the assessments.
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Differentiation Within Centers & Managing Center Activities
Grades K-5
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDV Presenter: Kerry Kuboski, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Participants will learn all about differentiated activities that can be provided during center time. Strategies to keep students accountable for their independent/small group work will be shared during the workshop.
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SMARTBoard/SMARTNotebook LessonsGrades PS-5
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Brennen Thompson, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
This workshop will review the concept of a school-wide use of the SMARTBoard applications. Practical ways to use the SMARTBoard in your classrooms will be presented. The participants will be able to create activities that can be used in their classroom practice.
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Analyzing Your Student’s F & P Levels to RegroupGrades K-5
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Jessica Warner, Literacy Coach Credit Hours: 1 hour
Participants will be provided with useful strategies to analyze their students’ Fountas and Pinnell levels to regroup during Guided Reading and/or Literature Circle instructions. Strategies to improve reading comprehension and fluency will also be shared during the workshop. Please bring January Running Records of Fountas and Pinnell to the workshop. We will analyze the data to make the best decisions to drive your group instruction.
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Google DriveGrades PS-12
Date: Wednesday, January 21 & 28, 2015Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Room 214, SHSPresenter: Michael Skomba, SHSTeacher Credit Hours: 1 hour per session (2 session workshop)
Make your classroom learning more accessible with Google.Drive. This Workshop will review the concept of a school-wide use of the Google Applications. It will then show practical ways to use Google Drive in both everyday settings and some non-conventional ways. Lastly, the participants will convert a previously utilized “word-to-copier” activity into a web-based Google Doc. Activity.
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Using Social Media Applications to Enhance InstructionGrades 3-5
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2015Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Kerry Kuboski, VDV Teacher Credit Hours: 1 hour
This workshop will introduce different ways to incorporate social media to enhance students’ learning experience. Please come and join us as we learn all about how social media can assist with daily instruction.
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Online Formative AssessmentsGrades PS-12
Date: Wednesdays, February 4, 11, & 18, 2015Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Room 214, SHSPresenter: Michael Skomba, SHS Teacher Credit Hours: 1 hour per session (3 session workshop)
Make online formative assessments easy and engaging with Poll EveryWhere, NearPod, and Socratic. Participants will be trained on the online platforms as well as how to incorporate different devices.
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Effective Literature Circle StrategiesGrades K-5
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2015Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Christine Birnbaum, Literacy CoachCredit Hours: 1 hour
Literature circles engage students in rich conversations about shared readings. Students can express their opinions, predictions, and questions about a text in a productive, structured way. Learn about the different roles students take on during Literature Circles, such as summarizer or discussion director, which are designed to develop reading, speaking, and thinking abilities. Participants will form discussions about organizational tips to help effectively integrate these strategies into your classroom.
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Google Applications/Google DocumentsGrades PS-12
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Brennen Thompson, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
This workshop will review the concept of a school-wide use of the Google Applications. It will then show practical ways to use Google Docs in both everyday settings and some nonconventional ways. Lastly, the participants will convert a previously-utilized “Word-to-Copier” activity into a web-based Google Doc activity.
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Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
Grades PS-2
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Brennen Thompson, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Come enjoy a showcase of various technology that can be utilized in the classroom. Learn about Popplet, Google Docs, SMARTBoard tips, iPads, and more. Session will include: 1) Demonstration of technology 2) Forum and questioning to tailor the workshop to your needs 3) Hands-on exploration 4) Assistance with account setup and troubleshooting.
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Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
Grades 3-5
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Brennen Thompson, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Come enjoy a showcase of various technology that can be utilized in the classroom. Learn about Popplet, Google Docs, SMARTBoard tips, iPads, and more. Session will include: 1) Demonstration of technology 2) Forum and questioning to tailor the workshop to your needs 3) Hands-on exploration 4) Assistance with account setup and troubleshooting.
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Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
Grades 6-12
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Location: Media Center, VDVPresenter: Brennen Thompson, VDV TeacherCredit Hours: 1 hour
Come enjoy a showcase of various technology that can be utilized in the classroom. Learn about Popplet, Google Docs, SMARTBoard tips, iPads, and more. Session will include: 1) Demonstration of technology 2) Forum and questioning to tailor the workshop to your needs 3) Hands-on exploration 4) Assistance with account setup and troubleshooting.