Social Studies and Humanities pose distinct challenges for struggling learners, including extensive discipline-specific vocabulary, difficult informational texts–including complex primary sources, and a need for background knowledge. Yet the authentic sources,…
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Department of Youth Services Guiding Principles awards for November
…and vocational goals and excels in creating plans for them to achieve these goals. She has helped numerous young people successfully graduate from High School, enroll in college courses and…
Professional Development
Home E Search query for: events and courses authentic historical writing ( Page 9 ) Professional Development for Educators We work to focus on challenges/tough problems that are important to…
Voice and Choice: Mount Tom offers students a supportive and non traditional road to success after graduation
…in history. He has already begun running MCAS prep groups and is teaching the Current Events/Humanities electives. Justin Leaphart teaches an enrichment course focusing on writing, presenting and how these…
CES Provides 2022 Election Day Professional Development
…school districts involved was the ability to provide professional development experiences specific to areas of teaching that can be difficult to find – including events for art and music teachers,…
DYS – Watching our Youth Succeed
…passage. As part of its efforts to prepare youth for educational and employment opportunities post-discharge, the Department has made graduation events a significant moment for youth and families to celebrate…
Michelle LeBlanc
…historical institutions to further deepen and enrich the teaching of history. She holds an M.A. in American History from Northeastern University and is a licensed teacher for grades 5-8 social…
Erving event connects youth to local history
…local historian Sara Campbell over five sessions where they studied census records, toured the historical commission and town hall and learned about what life in Erving looked like in years…
Excellence In Education awards: Living Our Guiding Principles award winners for October and November
…which hits all of his students’ needs while also being grounded in good historical research and a strong sense of justice.” “Since his arrival, Jacob has worked to cultivate strong…
About SPIFFY
…courses authentic historical writing ( Page 9 ) Values SPIFFY’s work will be guided by these core values: COLLABORATION: We work together with the community, build relationships, foster connections, and…