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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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Calendar-At-A-Glance
October 2014
16 – Positive Behavior Support Workshop
20 – Adult CPR/AED Certification: Session 1
21 – Reading Eggs
22 – Adult CPR/AED Certification: Session 2
29 – Positive Behavior Support Workshop
28 – SMARTBoard/SMARTNotebook Applications
29 – Nuts and Bolts of Writing Workshop
November 2014
05 – Managing Centers and Promoting Independency
10 – Close Reading Science/SS/Math
11 – Discovery Education - The Basics
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Calendar-At-A-Glance
December 2014
03 – Make and Take Fundations Centers
03- MacBook Intermediate
04 – Discovery Education - Using/Creating Boards
04 – Using Daily 5 During Guided Reading
10 – MacBook Advanced
17 – Wonderful Websites & Awesome Apps
17 – Twitter in the Classroom
January 2015
07 – Google Forms and Flubaroo: Online Assessments: Session 1
13 – Differentiation Within Centers and Managing Center Activities
14 - Google Forms and Flubaroo: Online Assessments: Session 2
15 – SMARTBoard/SMARTNotebook Lessons
21 – Analyzing Your Students' F&P Levels to Regroup
21 – Google Drive: Session 1
28 – Google Drive: Session 2
February 2015
04 – Using Social Media Applications to Enhance Instruction
04 – Online Formative Assessments: Session 1
04 – Teaching Using Math Menus and Activity Lists
11 – Online Formative Assessments: Session 2
18 – Online Formative Assessments: Session 3
25 – Google Applications and Forms
March 2015
25 – Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
04 – Effective Literature Circle Strategies
April 2015
13 - Socratic Seminar
15 – Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
15 - An Extension of the Classroom: Using your district website to enhance student learning
22 – Google Classroom
May 2015
6 – Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
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Positive Behavior Support Workshop
Grades PS-2
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Thursday, October 16, 2014
3:15p.m. - 4:15p.m.
Preschool, Room 423
Catherine Parsells, Preschool Teacher
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Monday, October 20, 2014 – Session 1
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 – Session 2
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SHS, Health Room
Joseph D’Alessandro, SHS Teacher
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 Eggs
Grades PS-2
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Computer Lab, VDV
Charlene Tackvic, VDV Teacher
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
3:15p.m. - 4:15p.m.
Preschool, Room 423
Catherine Parsells, Preschool Teacher
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 Lessons
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Brennen Thompson, VDV Teacher
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Joanne Sung, K-5 Curriculum Supervisor
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/Math
Grades 3-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Monday, November 10, 2014
3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Room B24, VDV
Jessica Warner, Literacy Coach
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Barbara Glinka & Megan Lazarte, VDV Teachers
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 Basics
Grades K-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Computer Lab, VDV
Charlene Tackvic, VDV Teacher
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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Make and Take Fundations Centers
Grades K-2
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Jessica Warner, Literacy Coach
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 Intermediate
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 214, SHS
Michael Skomba, SHS Teacher
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Thursday, December 4, 2014
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Computer Lab, VDV
Charlene Tackvic, VDV Teacher
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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Using Daily 5 During Guided Reading
Grades 3-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Thursday, December 4, 2014
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Christine Birnbaum, Literacy Coach
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 wholegroup 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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MacBook Advanced
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 214, SHS
Michael Skomba, SHS Teacher
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 214, SHS
Michael Skomba, SHS Teacher
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Computer Lab, VDV
Brennen Thompson, VDV Teacher
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesdays January 7 & 14, 2015
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 214, SHS
Michael Skomba, SHS Teacher
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:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Kerry Kuboski, VDV Teacher
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 Lessons
Grades PS-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Thursday, January 15, 2015
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Brennen Thompson, VDV Teacher
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 Regroup
Grades K-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Jessica Warner, Literacy Coach
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 Drive
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, January 21 & 28, 2015
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 214, SHS
Michael Skomba, SHS Teacher
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-tocopier” activity into a web-based Google Doc. Activity.
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Using Social Media Applications to Enhance Instruction
Grades 3-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Melissa Cross & Kerry Kuboski, VDV
Teachers
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 Assessments
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesdays, February 4, 11, & 18, 2015
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 214, SHS
Michael Skomba, SHS Teacher
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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Teaching Using Math Menus and Activity Lists
Grades 3-8
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 118, SMS
Sandy Catenaro, SMS Teacher
1 hour per session (3 session workshop)
Math Menus provide for differentiation, student choice in your
classroom and can be adapted to all subject areas. In addition, they
foster independence and the development of time management
skills. This also allows time for the teacher to give one on one
instruction as needed. The menu and activity lists incorporate a
variety of activities including, but not limited to: computer based
learning, reinforcement worksheets; textbook pages, Common Core
review, incorporation of different learning styles, and games. This
will be conducted as a make and take workshop, so please bring
your unit of study and any resources you will be using within this
unit.
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Google Applications/Google Documents
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Brennen Thompson, VDV Teacher
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-toCopier” activity into a web-based Google Doc activity.
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Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 (2 Sessions)
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Grades PS-8)
Room 108, SHS
Thomas Bailey, SHS Teacher
1 hour
Schoology is a free on-line website that can be used to create on-line
assessments. It is easy to integrate tradition paper and pencil summative
assessments such as test and quizzes. Schoology automatically grades all
objective questions and provides a tool to give feedback on subjective
questions, such as essay, short answer, or DBQ. Each question can be
correlated with Common Core Standards and Schoology provides data analysis
for each question and student.
Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
Grades PS-2
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Brennen Thompson, VDV Teacher
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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An Extension of the Classroom: Using your district website
to enhance student learning
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 (2 Sessions)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Grades PS-8)
Room 108, SHS
David Damaschke
1 hour
Participants will be given a “hands on” training of Website development
using the District provided website service. A guided walk through of the
app suite, its function, and potential classroom applications will be
provided. Topics will include an introduction to the classroom website and
its navigation, using the website for peer collaboration, assessment
reflection, application of a “flipped classroom”, and more. Participants
will be asked to bring their laptops as they will be able to update their
website during the seminar.
Socratic Seminar
Grades PS-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Monday, April 13, 2015 (2 Sessions)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Grades PS-8)
Room 208, SHS
Sharon Gornick
1 hour per session
Socratic Seminars allow participants to achieve a deeper understanding of themes
or ideas as they question a text, make connections, and synthesize others’ points of
view into their own understanding. As the teacher observes, he or she plays no
role in propelling, correcting, or facilitating the conversation. This student group
model spreads the burden of conversation to all participants; thus, all are
responsible for the quality of the discussion. This is an exchange of ideas, a think
aloud, about an open-ended question where there is not always a right answer. The
students are prepared for each conversation with not only textual support and text
to other connections for their ideas, but also bring questions to the group to be
discussed. A rubric is used to evaluate the students’ individually during the
discussion.
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Integrating Technology to Engage Students During Instruction
Grades 3-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Brennen Thompson, VDV Teacher
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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Effective Literature Circle Strategies
Grades K-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Room B22, VDV
Christine Birnbaum, Literacy Coach
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 Classroom
Grades 2-5
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Charlene Tackvic, Computer Teacher
1 hour
Google Classroom is great tool that allows teachers to manage
lessons, assignments and communication - all within the Google
environment. With Google Classroom, a teacher can create
announcements, share links, share materials, and create assignments
that sends each student a copy of a Google Document, Sheet or
Presentation. Everything shared with the students is in one place for
easy access.
In this workshop, you will learn about the environment, create a
class, and practice sending announcements and assignment to
students.
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Integrating Technology to Engage Students During
Instruction
Grades 6-12
Date:
Time:
Location:
Presenter:
Credit Hours:
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Media Center, VDV
Brennen Thompson, VDV Teacher
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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