…responsibility and social engagement for the students to imitate, she said. Under Healy’s leadership, Four Corners regularly played host to visiting teachers from other districts and states to observe the…
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State Pre-K Funding 2016-17 Fiscal Year: Trends and opportunities
Birth to age eight represents a critically important window of opportunity to develop a child’s full potential and to shape key academic, social, emotional and cognitive skills. A child’s experiences…
Building Classroom Cultures That Inspire Successful Students and Peaceful learning Environments
…find value in their own learning, goals, and development. We can guide them through this journey by creating classroom environments of peace and respect, providing opportunities for social skill development,…
Gabrielli LaChiara
Gabrielli LaChiara has been working with families and children for 30 years as a clinical social worker, a family counselor and a specialist in the Nurtured Heart Approach. Gabrielli’s brings…
Alison Noyes
Alison leads the English Learner Collaborations project funded by a Library of Congress grant to the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies. She began her career as a teacher of…
Sharing Cultures, Language, and Fun at Programs for Spanish Speaking Families
…says that Erika and Alan have gained much during their time at the group. Erika practices her English language skills and has resources for questions, while Alan gains the social…
Theory and Practice of Acquiring a Second Language
…as well as the profound influence of culture, socioeconomic background, and psycho-social factors on the acquisition process – and ultimately on academic learning. This course will provide information and insights…
The Amherst regional school consolidation question
…the community as well. As we consider the exciting possibilities consolidation could provide, we must also weigh the social challenges created by having a wider range of ages within one…
Teaching World Geography and Ancient Civilizations
Would you like to get practical training in the geographic and historical content and inquiry-based strategies and resources for instruction that address Massachusetts History and Social Science Standards for grades…
Language Matters
…and sense of identity. Participants will learn practical strategies for using language that supports classroom management, nurtures social-emotional growth, and helps every child feel seen, valued, and included. Together, we’ll…