…at the week-long engineering program held in Whately Elementary School. Around Magnus, foam pipe insulation snaked under classroom chairs, over tables, directing marbles into fan switches and matchbox cars. “I…
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Hadley Elementary School cited for STEM focus
…as early as elementary school whether they like, and think they are good at math and science. PLTW Launch students engage in critical and creative thinking, build teamwork skills, and develop…
Sensory Motor Development in Young Children: Activities and Strategies that Help with Learning, Attention and Behavior
This course offers an overview of what healthy brain development means, and how parents, teachers, and child care providers can use specific activities and environments to challenge and build crucial…
Laurel Peltier leading cohorts in Connecticut for Special Education
…in CT is that most of them are not full-time IEP team leaders. They actually have other jobs, such as teaching students, delivering related services, acting as building administrators (principals…
Assessing with ELs in Mind
…as we build lessons and activities. In this workshop, participants will explore strategies educators can use to effectively assess English-language learners. We’ll talk about purpose, priorities, feedback, reflection, and how…
Climbing the SAMR ladder
…unit. When they get to build something that they are taking ownership of and contribute that learning to the broader community you are moving up the SAMR ladder. (Full credit…
Generative AI: Critical Engagement Toolkit
Join us for a one-hour free webinar designed to empower educators with a robust framework for critically engaging with artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. This free critical engagement toolkit…
AI & Equity in Schools
…education. Participants will build a high level understanding of how AI works, and learn about how bias and discrimination show up in AI tools and in their deployment, particularly in…
‘A place to call home’: South Hadley grads celebrate, reflect
…between, there has been no community as amazing as this one, where we build lifelong relationships and connect like one big family.” On Friday evening, the school’s 125 graduating seniors…
The Benefits of Formative Assessment in a Time of Accountability
…current standards and that it is consistently implemented in all classrooms. Furthermore, we know that to effectively implement the strategies required by RETELL, such as tiered instruction and tiered vocabulary…