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…
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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Would you like to get practical training in the geographic and historical content and inquiry-based strategies and resources for instruction that address Massachusetts History and Social Science Standards for grades…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…
School officials: Pandemic has lingering impact on students’ mental health
…schools and eventual pivot to hybrid or remote learning — a reality that professionals locally and nationwide say has greatly impacted the social and emotional well-being of students, despite the…
Voice and Choice: Mount Tom offers students a supportive and non traditional road to success after graduation
…– exploring their social and emotional strengths and mapping out areas where they can continue to grow and a timeline for progress. She is excited about the student response to…
Curriculum and Assessment for Teachers
Required for License(s): Biology/Chemistry/Earth and Space Science/English/English as a Second Language (ESL) – Initial/General Science/High School Mathematics/History/Humanities/Math & Science/Middle School Mathematics/Middle School Mathematics/Science/Moderate Disabilities – Initial/Physics/Social Sciences (5-12) This course…
New Whately Elementary principal greets kids for first day of school
…on Wednesday. Today is the first day of the school’s 2018-19 academic calendar, but new Principal Kristina Kirton scheduled a New Year’s Eve ice cream social a day early so…