…distinction between safely exploring risk and dangerous situations. We will examine how engaging in risky play promotes strong social, emotional intelligence, and positive behaviors. This PD offers 2.5 training hours….
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Accessing Inquiry for English Learners through Primary Sources
…resources on teaching English Learners, integrated with the inquiry-based approaches underlying the Library of Congress, Massachusetts Framework, and National Council for the Social Studies standards for teaching social studies concepts…
ONLINE: Accessing Inquiry for English Learners through Primary Sources
…resources on teaching English Learners, integrated with the inquiry-based approaches underlying the Library of Congress, Massachusetts Framework, and National Council for the Social Studies standards for teaching social studies concepts…
Norris School social studies teacher makes 9/11 part of his lessons
…Chamberlin, a social studies teacher, has been teaching students about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks for the past 15 years. But as the years go by, more and more students…
Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood
This professional development session is designed to assist educators in supporting and developing young children’s social skills. We will share strategies for modifying the learning environment, incorporating sensory and movement…
GHS starts its first ice cream social to celebrate its honor roll students
…eighth grade to 12th grade — great job, you’re fabulous.” Monday afternoon, the high school held its first ice cream social for its honor roll students as a way to…
MOEC Highlights Work of Collaboratives to Support Student Mental Health
…$249,300 Supporting Students’ Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Behavioral & Mental Health, and Wellness through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The purpose of…
Reunion Center in Easthampton launches new mentoring program for middle schoolers
EASTHAMPTON, MA – On a recent rainy Monday, The Reunion Center, an alternative education program on Pine Street, was a hub of after-school activity. Pairs of students huddled in front…
Albert Johnson-Mussad Ph.D.
…licensed educators in instructional leadership; English learner education; world language and bilingual education; adolescent literacy education; improving outcomes for students in poverty; and social-emotional learning. In addition to professional development,…
State education board approves new hybrid test
BOSTON, MA – Massachusetts students will soon be facing a new standardized test after the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to combine elements of the existing MCAS…