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K-12 ELA High-Quality Curriculum Material (HQCM) Adoption approved by the School Committee!


At the January 12, 2021 School Committee Meeting, our new K-12 ELA programs were approved for adoption.  For the 2021-2022 school year, Chariho will be implementing Into Reading in Grades K-5, and StudySync in Grades 6-12.  Here is the slidedeck  from the School Committee presentation.  From the survey staff completed in the fall, one of the overall concerns from teachers was about the amount of time they spend on developing and curating materials, and consistency of materials used across grade levels and schools.  We are so excited to have chosen programs which meet these concerns, and also provide comprehensive programs which include curriculum, instructional strategies and materials, and assessment, and also with enhanced technology features for students.


Our ELA Adoption team members have started to present overviews and conduct “deeper dives” of the proposed programs with teachers at each school, and this will continue through February and March.  We have also ordered samples of the programs for each school building for teachers to peruse, and you will be notified by your administrator when and how to access these materials for perusal.  


For Grades K-4, another overview presentation is scheduled for the February 4 faculty meetings, and “deeper dives” will take place at each Elementary School on the March 15th state professional learning day. 


The ELA Adoption Team is excited to share this information with you in the coming weeks!


Jill Burke, Jane Daly, MaryBeth Florenz, Giuseppe Gencarelli, Dana Hall, Iris Ornberg, Kerry Pastore, Andrea Spas, Jean Westcott
Posted by Jane Daly  On Jan 29, 2021 at 1:18 PM
  

For staff who are interested in applying for grants, please refer to the district's Grant Submission Process and download the Grant Budget template.  These documents are  located on the district website, under Staff Resources/District Forms & Procedures (be sure to have logged in to the website to view). 
The first step is to speak with your building principal or director.  





Posted by Jane Daly  On Jan 28, 2021 at 3:29 PM
  

More PL Opportunities from RIDE:  Great Teachers in Action - 1/25/21 Offerings

The RIDE Educator Recognition Program and Highlander Institute have developed a yearlong educator professional development series called Great Teachers in Action (GTA). Our state has a wealth of talented educators who are leaders within their districts, content areas, and or grade span. RIDE’s goal is to utilize the skills and expertise of RI educators to provide opportunities for educators to collaborate and learn from and with one another. The GTA Professional Learning sessions will enable RI educators to collaborate, watch and debrief model lessons, and access resources.

The professional learning sessions have been offered on the statewide professional learning days, with the third session of presentations being offered on January 25, 2021.  More information on Great Teachers in Action can be found on the RIDE Professional Learning Page, and also below.

The Student-Centered Math Classroom.   1:00-2:00PM.
Presenters: Chuck Branchaud & Lisa Garcia
bit.ly/GTA125session1

Engaging Students Here, There, and Everywhere - Virtual Edition.          2:00-3:00PM.
Presenters: Kayla Brimlow & Darshell Silva
bit.ly/GTA125session2 

 Teaching High Level Vocabulary Using TPR (Total Physical Response).          2:00-3:00PM.
Presenters: Melinda DeCorte & Carrie Champlin Sorensen
bit.ly/GTA125session3

Posted by Jane Daly  On Jan 13, 2021 at 1:23 PM
  
ELL Frontiers Book Talk Opportunity for Elementary Teachers, has now been expanded to include all teachers! 

Joe Lopes and Rene Rosivach are leading a voluntaryELL Frontiers: Using Technology to Enhance Instruction for English Learners Book Talk for Elementary teachers who have provided instruction or support to ELL students in the last three years (including 20-21 SY).  We can support participation of 13 staff, and those who are interested will meet between January-May for three times from 1:30-2:30 during state PD days .  An outcome of the book talk will be to share out curated resources and learnings, potentially presenting to colleagues during a school or district meeting/pd this year or next year.  Information about the book can be found here: https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/ell-frontiers/book246806.

 If you are interested in participating, please complete this  ELL Book Talk Interest Form.

Posted by Jane Daly  On Jan 08, 2021 at 3:12 PM
  

Free Climate Literacy Professional Development for K-12 Teachers- Approved to count toward 3.5 hr contractual requirement.......

The Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) is now accepting applications for their 2021 Professional Development Series, Building Climate Literacy in All Students. ALL K-12 teachers are eligible and invited to apply. Selected teachers will attend the RIEEA Annual Summit, participate in a 2-hour early evening workshop in the spring, and attend a full day of professional development during the summer - all at no cost! Teachers do not have to miss class time and will receive a certificate of participation for 9.5 hours of professional learning units (PLUs) as well as a $100 stipend. All events will be virtual unless COVID-19 guidelines change and we can safely hold events in-person. Learn more and apply at http://rieea.org/teacher-pd-2021/ 

Posted by Jane Daly  On Jan 08, 2021 at 3:11 PM
  

GEMS-Net staff will be providing PD for PreK teachers on 1/25, and will also be available for K-8 teachers on the January 25th statewide PD Day. They will be targeting the grade-levels listed below during the given times. Of course, if a teacher is available at a different time than listed for their grade-level, we're glad to accommodate them. Here's our schedule for drop-in support:

Monday, January 25th

8:00-9:00........Grades 6-8

9:30-10:30......Grade 3

11:00-12:00....Grade 5

12:30-1:30......Grades K-2

1:30-2:30........Grade 4

 Zoom link for all K-8 drop-in sessions: https://zoom.us/j/96914969207 

 We'll plan to address topics such as transitioning to the next science course, student engagement strategies, and any science-related questions the teachers might have.

 

GEMS-Net's Teaching STEM in PreK Workshop

January 25, 2021 (Monday), 8:00-10:00AM

 Join us for a 2-hour professional learning session focused on our young learners. You will be introduced to a free, research-based curriculum that supports science and engineering, digital literacy, and outdoor education. We will engage in lessons that were developed for teachers and families and can be used in face-to-face instruction or in a distance learning environment.  See J. Gencarelli for registration information.

 

Posted by Jane Daly  On Jan 07, 2021 at 2:13 PM