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Salem Public Schools

2014-15 District Professional Development Calendar

Purpose of this document: • To support implementation of the district Accelerated Improvement Plan • To identify planned district professional development and who will attend

District priorities: • Develop and implement an aligned curriculum and high quality instructional practices and expectations across the district • Build a data-driven system that assesses learning and informs adaptive instruction and tiered systems of student supports throughout the district • Establish high quality leadership across the district that supports and monitors continuous improvement of teaching and learning

Date Activity Who When

August 22 & 25

Initial Safety Care Certification – De-escalation, crisis prevention and restraint training certification. Required for all Building-based Crisis Team members as well as staff working in ECC, TSP and ASD classrooms and in certain one to one paraprofessional positions.

SACs 8:30-2:30

August 25 & 26

Initial Safety Care Certification – De-escalation, crisis prevention and restraint training certification. Required for all Building-based Crisis Team members as well as staff working in ECC, TSP and ASD classrooms and in certain one to one paraprofessional positions.

Paraprofessionals requiring training and interested teaching staff. 8:30 – 2:30

August 25 & 26 New Teacher Orientation – Overview of district initiatives All teachers new to the system August 28 MKEA—Training on how to administer the MKEA assessment Pre-K, Kindergarten teachers 8:00-2:30

August 28

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps .

All K-8 SEI Teachers TBD

September 9

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will convene for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle.

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

September 10

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps.

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

September 12

Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

12:30-2:00

September 15 Mentor Follow-Up – A check-in session with mentors Mentors – required as part of stipend 3:15-5:15

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September 16

Writing Study Group – During the study group participants will understand the components of Writers’ Workshop, learn to have effective writing conferences, begin to or refine the use of mentor texts to teach writing, and implement SPS writing curriculum maps.

30 teachers who sign-up (K-8) 3:30-5:30

September 16

Section 504 Accommodation Training – Teams from each school will participate in this overview of important aspects of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, including eligibility, evaluation, placement, 504 plans, and procedural safeguards. The presentation will cover important school district obligations and responsibilities, frequently asked questions, important case law, and how the ADA Amendments Act affects Section 504.

School-based 504 Teams 9:00-11:30

September 17

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps .

All K-8 SEI Teachers 12:30-2:30

September 17 Tier II Literacy Intervention Protocol – Support staff will be introduced to a protocol being used by literacy interventionists to identify and place students in reading interventions.

IST facilitators, Inclusion teachers, SLP 12:00-3:30

September 17 Paraprofessional IEP Training & Caseload Review – Special education paraprofessionals will meet in building based teams with school special education administrator to review caseloads and expectations

Special Education Paraprofessionals PM – varies by school

September 17 Implementing Effective Student Social Supports - Year long series facilitated by the Triumph Center on providing effective Tier I, II, & III social and behavioral supports in the school setting

School Adjustment Counselors (not TSP) 12:30–2:30

September 17 Therapeutic Support Program Workgroup –working as a K-12 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

TSP K-12 Teachers, Paraprofessionals, SACs 12:30–2:30

September 17 Specialist PD – Introduction to DDMs for K-8 specialists Specialist teachers 12:00-3:00

September 18 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

September 19 Literacy Coaches’ Meeting Literacy Coaches 8:30-10:30 September 22 ANet Boot Camp – Introduction to ANet for new school leaders New school leaders 2:00-5:00

September 23 PBIS Cohort 2 Training – overview and implementation planning for SWPBIS School-based PBIS Teams CMS, HM, WCS, Salts, ECC 8:30 – 2:30

September 23 All Coaches’ Meeting – Focus on culture, relationships and planning All coaches, SHS head teachers 8:00-10:15

September 24 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments

Grades 9 & 10 ELA teachers Algebra & Geometry teachers 12:30-2:00

September 24

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps .

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

September 29

Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshops and school-based coaching

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

8:00-11:00

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September 30 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshops and school-based coaching

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

8:00-11:00

October 1 Literacy PD – Training will focus on small group instruction, writing about reading, and close reading

All teachers K-8 – general ed, special ed, and ESL/SEI

½ schools in AM, ½ schools in PM; exact schedule TBD

October 1 Specialist PD – Curriculum mapping, DDMs and other department work Specialist teachers ½ schools in AM, ½ schools in PM; exact schedule TBD

October 1 Safety Care Trainer Recertification – recertification/ training of trainers for Safety Care

BCBA, SAC, Behavior Specialists Safety Care Trainers 8:00 - 4:00

October 1

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps .

All K-8 SEI Teachers TBD

October 2 PBIS Cohort 2 Training – overview and implementation planning for SWPBIS School-based PBIS Teams CMS, HM, WCS, Salts, ECC 8:30 – 2:30

October 2 New Teacher Seminar – Specialized support for first-year teachers as part of the district’s induction program All 1st year teachers 3:30-5:00

October 3 Literacy Coaches’ Meeting Literacy Coaches 10:30-12:30

October 7

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will convene for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle.

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

October 7 PBIS Cohort 2 Training – overview and implementation planning for SWPBIS School-based PBIS Teams CMS, HM, WCS, Salts, ECC 8:30 – 2:30

October 8

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps .

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

October 9 MKEA Training – Training on how to support teachers with implementing the MKEA and how to use the data to inform instruction Assistant Principals 1:00-3:00

October 17

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps .

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

October 20 Mentor Follow-Up – A check-in session with mentors Mentors – required as part of stipend 3:15-5:15

October 21 High Needs Data Meeting – District-wide PLC looking at data, support and successes in our instructional practice with high needs students High Needs Data Team 9:00-11:30

October 21 All Coaches’ Meeting – Focus on delivering feedback All coaches, SHS head teachers 8:00-10:15

October 22 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

October 22

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps .

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

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October 22 Implementing Effective Student Social Supports - Year long series facilitated by the Triumph Center on providing effective Tier I, II, & III social and behavioral supports in the school setting

School Adjustment Counselors (Not ASD) 12:30–2:30

October 22 Assistive Technology Workgroup – Building based AT Coaches learn, consult and plan with district AT specialist to provide specialized support for individual and curriculum based assistive technology for SWD

Assistive Technology Coaches 12:30–2:30

October 22 Autism Spectrum Program - working with Melmark Consultation and District Director of ASD programs as a Pre- K-12 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

ASD Teachers, Paraprofessionals, BCBA, SAC 12:30- 2:30

October 22 Enhancing Literacy Through Language – speech therapists district wide will work with Coordinator of Specialized Instruction to support inclusion and alignment of speech services with curriculum expectations

Speech Pathologists 12:30-2:30

October 22

Phonemic Awareness/ Multisensory Literacy Instruction – Tier III Reading Interventionists will work with Coordinator of Specialized Instruction surrounding the ability to identify individuals with poorly developed phonemic awareness and develop student’s ability to perceive, compare, and manipulate sounds within words

Special Education Teachers/ Tier III Reading Interventionists 12:30-2:30

October 22 Specialist PD – Curriculum mapping Specialist teachers 12:00-3:00

October 22 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshop and plan coaching cycle

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

8:00-12:00

October 22 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: content workshop for special education teachers

All SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms 1:00-3:00

October 23 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

October 23 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 3:15-4:10

October 24 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 8:30-9:30

October 28 Data Mtg. (Carlton, HMLS, Bentley) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

October 29 Data Mtg. (CMS, WHES) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

October 29 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments All Biology teachers 12:30-2:00

October 29

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps.

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

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October 30 Data Mtg. (Bates & NBS) – used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

November 1 iReady Training – Collins Middle School teachers will receive training on how to use iReady as an intervention tool. The workshop will show teachers how to use data to focus the intervention to the individual needs of the student.

CMS math teachers 8:00-2:30

November 4 New Teacher Seminar – Specialized support for first-year teachers as part of the district’s induction program All 1st year teachers 3:00-5:00

November 4 Literacy PD (TLA) – Training will focus on small group instruction, writing about reading, and close reading

All teachers K-8 – general ed, special ed, and ESL/SEI

½ schools in AM, ½ schools in PM; exact schedule TBD

November 4 Specialist PD – Curriculum mapping, DDMs, and other department work Specialist teachers ½ schools in AM, ½ schools in PM; exact schedule TBD

November 4 MKEA— Training on how to administer the MKEA assessment Pre-K, Kindergarten teachers, assistant principals (if available)

½ teachers in AM, ½ teachers in PM; exact schedule TBD

November 4 School Health Institute – an update for experience school nurses Nurses 8:00 – 4:00

November 5

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will be convened for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

November 5 Data Mtg. (Carlton, HMLS, Bentley) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

November 5

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps.

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

November 6 Data Mtg. (CMS, WHES) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

November 6 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 3:15-4:10

November 7 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 8:30-9:30

November 10 Data Mtg. (Bates & NBS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

November 12 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments Geometry teachers 12:30 – 2:00

November 13 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

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November 13 Vertical Team Mtg. – Teacher collaboration to support implementation of Laying the Foundation teaching strategies

Gr. 6-12 ELA and math teachers and ESL and special educators who have taken LTF training

3:15-5:15

November 18 High Needs Data Meeting – District-wide PLC looking at data, support and successes in our instructional practice with high needs students High Needs Data Team 9:00-11:30

November 20

Writing Study Group – During the study group participants will understand the components of Writers’ Workshop, learn to have effective writing conferences, begin to or refine the use of mentor texts to teach writing and implement SPS writing curriculum maps.

30 teachers who sign-up (K-8) 3:30-5:30 * 2 more sessions dates TBD

November 20 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

November 25 All Coaches’ Meeting – Focus on planning effective PD and running a meeting All coaches, SHS head teachers 8:00-10:15

December 2

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will convene for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle.

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

December 3 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments ELA Grades 9 & 10 teachers 2:10-3:00

December 3

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps.

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

December 10 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments Algebra teachers 12:30 – 2:00

December 10 Implementing Effective Student Social Supports - Year long series facilitated by the Triumph Center on providing effective Tier I, II, & III social and behavioral supports in the school setting

School Adjustment Counselors 12:30 – 2:30

December 10 Learning Disabilities Work Group - working with Landmark Outreach Program as a K-8 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

K -12 SLD and Learning Skills teachers and paraprofessionals 12:30 – 2:30

December 10 Autism Spectrum Program - working with Melmark Consultation and District Director of ASD programs as a Pre- K-12 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

ASD Teachers, Paraprofessionals, BCBA, SAC 12:30- 2:30

December 10 Enhancing Literacy Through Language – speech therapists district wide will work with Coordinator of Specialized Instruction to support inclusion and alignment of speech services with curriculum expectations

Speech Pathologists 12:30-2:30

December 10

Phonemic Awareness/ Multisensory Literacy Instruction – Tier III Reading Interventionists will work with Coordinator of Specialized Instruction surrounding the ability to identify individuals with poorly developed phonemic awareness and develop student’s ability to perceive, compare, and manipulate sounds within words

Special Education Teachers/ Tier III Reading Interventionists 12:30-2:30

December 10 Alliance for a Healthier Generation – school based wellness teams will meet to discuss plans for increasing physical activity and reducing obesity. Nurses, Health, Physical Education and 12:30-2:30

December 10 Specialist PD – Curriculum mapping Specialist teachers 12:00-3:00

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December 10 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshops and school-based coaching

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

8:00-11:00

December 11 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

December 12 Literacy Coaches’ Meeting Literacy Coaches 10:30-12:30 December 15 Mentor Follow-Up – A check-in session with mentors Mentors – required as part of stipend 3:15-5:15

December 16 Data Mtg. (Carlton, HMLS, Bentley) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

December 16 All Coaches’ Meeting – Focus on writing quality assessments and LASW All coaches, SHS head teachers 8:00-10:15

December 17 Data Mtg. (CMS, WHES) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

December 17 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 3:15-4:10

December 18 Data Mtg. (Bates & NBS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

December 18 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

December 18

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps.

All K-8 SEI Teachers 2:45-4:00

December 19 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 8:30-9:30

January 6

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will convene for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle.

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

January 7 Data Mtg. (Carlton, HMLS, Bentley) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

January 8 Data Mtg. (CMS, WHES) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

January 8

Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 3:15-4:10

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January 8 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

January 9 Literacy Coaches’ Meeting Literacy Coaches 10:30-12:30

January 9

Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 8:30-9:30

January 12 Data Mtg. (Bates & NBS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

January 13 High Needs Data Meeting – District-wide PLC looking at data, support and successes in our instructional practice with high needs students High Needs Data Team 9:00-11:30

January 14 Literacy PD (TLA) – Training will focus on small group instruction, writing about reading, and close reading

All teachers K-8 – general ed, special ed, and ESL/SEI

½ schools in AM, ½ schools in PM; exact schedule TBD

January 14 Specialist PD – Curriculum mapping, DDMS, and other department work

Specialist teachers ½ schools in AM, ½ schools in PM; exact schedule TBD

January 14

K -8 SEI Team Formative Assessment Work Group – Review ELA frameworks, “look at student work”, examine, select and refine SEI Writing Rubric . Norm Writing Rubric and anchor papers. Continuous consideration of instructional next steps.

All K-8 SEI Teachers TBD

January 14 New Teacher Seminar – Specialized support for first-year teachers as part of the district’s induction program All 1st year teachers 3:00-5:00

January 15 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

January 20 All Coaches’ Meeting – Topic TBD All coaches, SHS head teachers 8:00-10:15

January 21 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments Biology teachers 12:30-2:00

January 22 Vertical Team Mtg. – Teacher collaboration to support implementation of Laying the Foundation teaching strategies

Gr. 6-12 ELA and math teachers and ESL and special educators who have taken LTF training

3:15-5:15

January 22 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshops and school-based coaching

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

8:00-11:00

January 28 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments

Geometry teachers 12:30-2:00

January 29

Writing Study Group – During the study group participants will understand the components of Writers’ Workshop, learn to have effective writing conferences, begin to or refine the use of mentor texts to teach writing, and implement SPS writing curriculum maps.

30 teachers who sign-up (K-8) 3:30-5:30

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February 3

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will be convened for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle.

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

February 4 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of students work and interim assessments ELA Gr.10 teachers 12:30-2:00

February 6 Literacy Coaches’ Meeting Literacy Coaches 10:30-12:30

February 12 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

February 24 All Coaches’ Meeting – Topic TBD All coaches, SHS head teachers 8:00-10:15

February 24 Data Mtg. (Carlton, HMLS, Bentley) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

February 25 Data Mtg. (CMS, WHES) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

February 25 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 3:15-4:10

February 26 Data Mtg. (Bates & NBS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

February 26 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

February 27 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 8:30-9:30

March 2 Data Mtg. (Carlton, HMLS, Bentley) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

March 3 Data Mtg. (CMS, WHES) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

March 3 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 3:15-4:10

March 3

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will be convened for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle.

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

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March 4 Implementing Effective Student Social Supports - Year long series facilitated by the Triumph Center on providing effective Tier I, II, & III social and behavioral supports in the school setting

School Adjustment Counselors (not TSP or ASD) 12:30-2:30

March 4 Learning Disabilities Work Group - working with Landmark Outreach Program as a K-8 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

K -12 SLD and Learning Skills teachers and Paraprofessionals 12:30-2:30

March 4 Autism Spectrum Program - working with Melmark Consultation and District Director of ASD programs as a Pre- K-12 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

ASD Teachers, Paraprofessionals, BCBA, SAC 12:30- 2:30

March 4 Therapeutic Support Program Workgroup –working as a K-12 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

TSP K-12 teachers, paraprofessionals, SACs

March 4 Assistive Technology Workgroup – Building based AT Coaches learn, consult and plan with district AT specialist to provide specialized support for individual and curriculum based assistive technology for SWD

Assistive Technology Coaches 12:30–2:30

March 4 Alliance for a Healthier Generation – school based wellness teams will meet to discuss plans for increasing physical activity and reducing obesity. Nurses, Health, Physical Education 12:30-2:30

March 4 Specialist PD – Curriculum mapping, DDMs, and other department work Specialist teachers 12:00-3:00

March 4 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshops and school-based coaching

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

12:00-3:00

March 5 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

March 5 Data Mtg. (Bates & NBS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

March 6 Literacy Coaches’ Meeting Literacy Coaches 10:30-12:30

March 6 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 8:30-9:30

March 12

Writing Study Group – During the study group participants will understand the components of Writers’ Workshop, learn to have effective writing conferences, begin to or refine the use of mentor texts to teach writing, and implement SPS writing curriculum maps.

30 teachers who sign-up (K-8) 3:30-5:30

March 18 Enhancing Literacy through Language – speech therapists district wide will work with Coordinator of Specialized Instruction to support inclusion and alignment of speech services with curriculum expectations

Speech Pathologists 12:30-2:30

March 18

Phonemic Awareness/ Multisensory Literacy Instruction – Tier III Reading Interventionists will work with Coordinator of Specialized Instruction surrounding the ability to identify individuals with poorly developed phonemic awareness and develop student’s ability to perceive, compare, and manipulate sounds within words

Special Education Teachers/ Tier III Reading Interventionists 12:30-2:30

March 18

Specialist PD – Curriculum mapping, DDMs, and other department work

Specialist teachers 12:00-3:00

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March 18 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshops and school-based coaching

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

8:00-11:00

March 19 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

March 26 New Teacher Seminar – Specialized support for first-year teachers as part of the district’s induction program All 1st year teachers 3:30-5:00

March 27 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments Algebra teachers 10:30 – 12:00

March 30 Mentor Follow-Up – A check-in session with mentors Mentors – required as part of stipend 3:15-5:15

April 1 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of students work and interim assessments ELA Gr.9 & Biology teachers 12:30-2:00

April 7

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will be convened for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle.

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

April 8 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments Geometry teachers 12:30 – 2:00

April 8 Vertical Team Mtg. – Teacher collaboration to support implementation of Laying the Foundation teaching strategies

Gr. 6-12 ELA and math teachers and ESL and special educators who have taken LTF training

3:15-5:15

April 8 Implementing Effective Student Social Supports - Year long series facilitated by the Triumph Center on providing effective Tier I, II, & III social and behavioral supports in the school setting

School Adjustment Counselors 12:30-2:30

April 8 Therapeutic Support Program Workgroup –working as a K-8 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment TSP K-8 teachers, paraprofessionals 12:30-2:30

April 8 Specialist PD – Curriculum mapping, DDMs, and other department work Specialist teachers 12:00-3:00

April 8 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshops and school-based coaching

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

12:00-3:00

April 9 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

April 10 Literacy Coaches’ Meeting Literacy Coaches 10:30-12:30

April 14 Data Mtg. (CMS, WHES) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

April 14 Data Mtg. (Carlton, HMLS, Bentley) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

April 14 Data Mtg. (Bates & NBS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

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April 14 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 3:15-4:10

April 14 High Needs Data Meeting – District-wide PLC looking at data, support and successes in our instructional practice with high needs students High Needs Data Team 9:00-11:30

April 14 All Coaches’ Meeting – Topic TBD All coaches, SHS head teachers 8:00-10:15

April 17 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 8:30-9:30

April 30

Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

May 4 Mentor Follow-Up – A check-in session with mentors Mentors – required as part of stipend 3:15-5:15

May 14 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

May 15 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments ELA Gr.10 teachers 10:30-12:00

May 18 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments ELA Gr.9 & Biology teachers 10:30-12:00

May 20 MKEA – Training on how to administer the MKEA assessment Pre-K, Kindergarten teachers, assistant

principals (if available) 12:00-3:00

May 20 Specialist PD Specialist teachers 12:00-3:00

May 20 Implementing Effective Student Social Supports - Year long series facilitated by the Triumph Center on providing effective Tier I, II, & III social and behavioral supports in the school setting

School Adjustment Counselors 12:30-2:30

May 20 Assistive Technology Workgroup – Building based AT Coaches learn, consult and plan with district AT specialist to provide specialized support for individual and curriculum based assistive technology for SWD

Assistive Technology Coaches 12:30–2:30

May 20 Autism Spectrum Program - working with Melmark Consultation and District Director of ASD programs as a K-12 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

ASD Teachers, Paraprofessionals, BCBA, SAC (not Pre-K) 12:30- 2:30

May 20 Therapeutic Support Program Workgroup –working as a K-12 team to further define program vision, planning and vertical alignment

TSP K-12 teachers, paraprofessionals, SACs

May 20 Enhancing Literacy through Language – speech therapists district wide will work with Coordinator of Specialized Instruction to support inclusion and alignment of speech services with curriculum expectations

Speech Pathologists 12:30-2:30

May 20

Phonemic Awareness/ Multisensory Literacy Instruction – Tier III Reading Interventionists will work with Coordinator of Specialized Instruction surrounding the ability to identify individuals with poorly developed phonemic awareness and develop student’s ability to perceive, compare, and manipulate sounds within words

Special Education Teachers/ Tier III Reading Interventionists 12:30-2:30

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May 20 Alliance for a Healthier Generation – school based wellness teams will meet to discuss plans for increasing physical activity and reducing obesity. Nurses, Health, Physical Education 12:30-2:30

May 20 Workshop with Katherine Foulser – Improving mathematical instruction at the middle-school level: workshops and school-based coaching

All grades 6-8 math teachers, SEI, ESL, and special education teachers who work in math classrooms

12:00-3:00

May 21 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

May 28 New Teacher Seminar – Specialized support for first year teachers as part of the district’s induction program All 1st year teachers 3:30-5:00

June 2

Tier II Reading Interventionist Training – Reading specialists will convene for monthly meetings that will consist of specialized training relative to delivering interventions, data meetings to review progress of students in intervention, and support with problem solving next steps for students who continue to struggle.

All Reading Specialists 8:00 – 10:30

June 4 Data Mtg. (CMS, WHES) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. After school

June 4 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 3:15-4:10

June 5 Data Mtg. (Salts) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 8:30-9:30

June 5 Literacy Coaches’ Meeting Literacy Coaches 10:30-12:30

June 8 Data Mtg. (Carlton, HMLS, Bentley) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

June 9 Data Mtg. (Bates & NBS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments; teachers in science and non-tested content areas will work on planning, review of student work, and development of assessments.

All K-8 teachers 2 hrs. after school

June 9 High Needs Data Meeting – District-wide PLC looking at data, support and successes in our instructional practice with high needs students High Needs Data Team 9:00-11:30

June 9 All Coaches’ Meeting – Focus on celebrations and reflections All coaches, SHS head teachers 8:00-10:15

June 11 Science Coaches’ Meeting Science Coaches (Science Integration

Specialists are invited whenever their schedules permit.)

8:30-10:30

June 12 Data Mtg. (SHS) – Used for the review of student work and interim assessments Algebra teachers 10:30 – 12:00

June 18 Alternate Education Work Group – Leaders of PPS, Salem Prep High School, The Bridge Program, SHS Therapeutic Support Program, and New Liberty Charter meet to discuss program development and implementation

Alternate Education Leaders 2:30 – 4:00

Summer TBD Partner Meeting

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Key

½ Professional Release Day After school offering – required contractual after school meetings, PDPs, graduate credit, or $45/hr.

Full Professional Release Day Substitutes provided if needed