…semantics and pragmatics. It focuses on the language performance exhibited by different populations of children/adults with disabilities. The language of children who are bilingual/bicultural or have language difficulties is addressed….
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Tune in to Temperament
Children enter the world with unique temperaments, which shape the personality they develop over time. Learn about the traits seen in the three temperamental categories, sometimes referred to as “flexible,…
New sensory walkway at Bernardston Elementary School to encourage motor skill development
…children to strengthen their sensory pathways — connections in the brain that are responsible for sight, touch, sound and other senses that enable children to complete complex, multi-stage tasks. The…
AG Healey Reminds Public Schools About Laws Requiring Equal Access to Education Regardless of Immigration Status
…this week. “In Massachusetts and across this country, we open our schools to all children because that is how we build a productive, educated, and safe society,” said AG Healey….
Success in School Linked to Summer Reading
…ongoing study conducted in Boston and four other urban communities suggest that summer programs can help elementary school children reduce learning losses that typically occur during vacations and could create…
No Child Left Behind getting makeover
…telling states and local districts how to assess school and teacher performance. There was strong bipartisan support for the measure, which had been endorsed by the nation’s governors, teachers’ unions,…
Thank you, Caroline!
…support one of our Youth Participatory Action Research projects, and she generally acted as a strong member of the SPIFFY Team as we made decisions around the best ways to…
Gov. Charlie Baker proposes major change to charter school funding formula
BOSTON, MA — Gov. Charlie Baker, a strong advocate for charter schools, is using his fiscal year 2017 budget proposal to change the way in which district schools are reimbursed…
Barbara Cheney Appointed Fellow for Summit Learning
…with her students, providing ongoing one-on-one mentoring, and using relevant project work provides Cheney with the strong platform to springboard each of her students to success. Cheney’s use of these…
Up the Slide and Down the Stairs: How Risky Play Supports Healthy Development and Promotes Social Emotional Intelligence
…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….