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Session 5 — K-2
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8:00 to 11:15AM
Session 1 — PK-5 Improving Student Learning and
Behavior with Yoga Jacki Sawn Location : Barnard Gym
In this session , teachers will explore the benefits of integrating the practice of yoga into their classroom to improve student learning and behavior . Teachers will discuss and explore how yoga can easily fit into their classroom and daily schedule , as well as investigate some of the resources that exist to support the implementation of this practice with their students . Teachers will also have the opportunity to try some poses they can introduce and use immediately in their classroom following this session .
Session 2 — 3-12 How to Use Quia . com for Online Homework , Quizzes , and Games to Increase Student Engagement David Guertin Location : JFK — 13RED
This session will help teachers become familiar with quia . com to shift the responsibility of authentic learning onto the students ’ shoulders . Teachers will create a game , quiz , and a homework assignment that students complete online .
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Session 3 — PK-5 504 Policy and Procedures for
Elementary Students Karen Gustafson & Tom Spiwak Location : Parkman — APR
In this session , staff will receive a brief history of 504 Service Plans , as well as :
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Learn the difference between facts and myths .
Understand the steps to eligibility .
Participate in a 504 eligibility & service plan meeting .
Understand their role in the meetings .
Participate in case studies to give hands-on experiences .
Session 4 — 3-5
Guided Reading : Next Steps Adrienne Snow & Joan Marsh Location : Parkman Library
In this session , teachers will explore updates to guided reading utilizing Jan Richardson ’ s newest book , The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading .
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Primary Phonemic Awareness and
Phonics Instruction Christine Turcotte-White Location : Barnard Library
Primary teachers will learn that phonemic awareness and phonics instruction are two of the essential pillars for reading instruction . In this session , you will enrich your resources with some fun , quick ways to implement these two areas into your classroom .
Session 6 — K-12
Yoga for the Classroom Diana Latorre Location : EHS — E221
This session will add to educators ’ classroom management skills and help them create a safer and more effective learning environment . This will be a hands-on course , where participants will work in groups to review and teach breathing , yoga , and guided imagery exercises that they can share with their students to reduce stress and anxiety and create a sense of focus . Participants will review this through floor , chair , and standing exercises . Participants will experience a yoga class ( moderate level ) that will start promptly at the beginning of the session . You will need to wear loose clothing , bring a yoga mat , towel / blanket , and water . Please come prepared with a notebook and writing utensil .
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Session 7 — K-12
Working With Transgender Youth Irwin Krieger , LCSW Location : JFK Auditorium
During this session , Irwin Krieger , LCSW will discuss how to support transgender students . He will cover material such as transgender basics and transgender steps . This session will also discuss advocacy and disclosure at school , as well as parents ’ fears and concerns .
Session 8 — K-12 How to Use Microsoft Word to Make
“ Class ” y Materials Michelle Burlingame Location : EHS — A232
This session will help teachers learn the ins-and-outs of Microsoft Word . Topics likely to include :
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How to format documents for best viewability .
Change non-digital materials to digital materials to help with differentiating content .
Inserting math and science equations and symbols easily and efficiently .
Inserting images / graphs / PDF into a Word document .
Saving documents in different formats .
Other topics depending on interest and need .
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