FY19 Professional Development
In FY19, we are working with Sarah Lynn on brain-based teaching techniques. Our Boston University Consortium grant will provide funds for Sarah to work one-on-one with teachers to hone the implementation of the principles we have learned and practiced for the past two years.
Sarah will also work with us as we refine the new curriculum in our morning program pilot project. We're looking forward to another year of productive collaboration with Sarah's expertise and guidance.
In FY19, we are working with Sarah Lynn on brain-based teaching techniques. Our Boston University Consortium grant will provide funds for Sarah to work one-on-one with teachers to hone the implementation of the principles we have learned and practiced for the past two years.
Sarah will also work with us as we refine the new curriculum in our morning program pilot project. We're looking forward to another year of productive collaboration with Sarah's expertise and guidance.
Reports about integrating cognitive science into teaching and learning (Click the photo of the report to read.):
FY18 Professional Development
Fostering Student Agency Presented by Sarah Lynn
Session One Slides
Session One Handout 1
Session One Handout 2
Session Two Slides
Session Two Handout 1
Session Two Handout 2
Session Three Slides
Session Three Handout
Session One Handout 1
Session One Handout 2
Session Two Slides
Session Two Handout 1
Session Two Handout 2
Session Three Slides
Session Three Handout
Retrieval Practice website
Great ideas for classroom routines and activities to support retention. |
Learning Scientists website with great downloadable resources including six posters detailing effective study habits.
FY17 Professional Development
Brain-Based Teaching Techniques presented by Sarah Lynn
Sarah's blog
Retrieval Practice website
Here are some documents that support the concepts that Sarah has introduced:
Brain-Based Teaching Techniques presented by Sarah Lynn
Sarah's blog
Retrieval Practice website
Here are some documents that support the concepts that Sarah has introduced:
- Smart Practice Resources
- Strengthening the Student Toolbox
- How to Use Retrieval Practice to Improve Learning
- The Science of Learning
- Why Flunking Exams Is Actually a Good Thing
- Click the picture below to explore the brain.
FY16 Professional Development
Reading Comprehension series presented by Devin Kearns:
Reading Comprehension Strategies - Powerpoint 1/14&15/2016
Revised ABCD lesson plan template (Use this for next session.)
Getting the Gist - graphic organizer for students
Building Reading Comprehension - PowerPoint 10/8&9/2015 -- This is the presentation that Devin used to guide the workshop.
Blank comprehension lesson plan -- This is the template we used to practice the ABCD strategies in planning.
Exemplar comprehension lesson plan -- Here's an exemplar.
Reading Comprehension series presented by Devin Kearns:
Reading Comprehension Strategies - Powerpoint 1/14&15/2016
Revised ABCD lesson plan template (Use this for next session.)
Getting the Gist - graphic organizer for students
Building Reading Comprehension - PowerPoint 10/8&9/2015 -- This is the presentation that Devin used to guide the workshop.
Blank comprehension lesson plan -- This is the template we used to practice the ABCD strategies in planning.
Exemplar comprehension lesson plan -- Here's an exemplar.