Session 1A: 8:30-9:15
PE Competencies Made Simple for Your Curriculum. Kristen Dougherty (1057)
Preventing Identity Theft: Simple Safeguards: Learn what identity theft is, how it happens, and the early warning signs as well as how to minimize your risk of becoming a fraud victim. Bonnie Staniewicz (2002)
Guided Reading in an Elementary Classroom: Tips and Strategies for teachers beginning to use guided reading in their classrooms. Kim Pratt (1014)
Green Living: Want to learn how to clean your house using simple, safe, inexpensive, but effective products? During this presentation, you will be shown how to use products you already have in your home to clean and disinfect without using harsh and harmful chemicals. Easy to follow and replicate demonstrations will be the focus of the workshop. Feel free to bring your own containers so that you can take home concoctions we create during the demonstrations. Kristin Doyle (1037)
How art education is more than making art, but making critical thinkers. Beckie Hanson (1169)
Introduction to Instructional Rounds: Several school districts in SAU #53 are involved in the Instructional Rounds process. Learn about the process and how it supports school improvement. Maryclare Heffernan-SERESC​ (2003)
Aimsweb: Aimsweb is coming out with significant updates and we will begin looking at these changes. Laurie Jaquith (1055)
Demo Slam: Fast-paced sharing of the amazing technology and tools that we use in the classroom. TechSymposium Crew (1022)
Schoolcare Wellness Presentations
8:30-9:30 Stress Management 101 Jessica Campo/Schoolcare (2025)
9:35-10:35 Mindfulness-Release the Stress SchoolCare will be presenting this workshop designed to provide strategies for releasing stress. Jessica Campo (2025)
Session 1B: 9:20-10:05
PE Assessments. PE Department (1057)
Five Wishes – changes the way we talk about and plan for care at the end of life: Five Wishes is America’s most popular living will. Learn what it is, how it’s used and how it helps to keep your family, friends and doctor out of the difficult position of having to guess what kind of treatment you want or don’t want. Bonnie Staniewicz (2002)
Creating a Close Reading Mindset: This workshop will explore the use of Close Reading strategies and how to foster enthusiastic, hard-working and persistent readers in your classroom. Nathan Ghoting (1014)
Speed Stacking- Engaging students in a hands on after school activity! For anyone interested in providing an after school activity, best geared to students in grades 3-5. This activity reaches a variety of students. Christina Carrier (2012)
Introduction to Essential Oils: An introduction to the use of essential oils (home and school). Lindsay Fontaine (1143)
Introduction to Instructional Rounds: Several school districts in SAU #53 are involved in the Instructional Rounds process. Learn about the process and how it supports school improvement. Maryclare Heffernan-SERESC​ (2003)
Google Classroom and other Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom: Google classroom and other tech in the classroom. Anthony Hans and Liz Muller (3025)
Lori Mayo (1030)
Google Tour Builder: Create cool digital stories using Google Tour Builder with Google Earth! Create a tour of any subject and zooming in to the various places in the world using Google Street view,and easily integrate the story’s text, photos and even videos. Cathy Mayne (1145)
Work Session with Demo Slam Focus: Fast-paced sharing of the amazing technology and tools that we use in the classroom. TechSymposium Crew (1022)
Chrome Browser Apps and Extensions: Learn how to use Chrome Browsers: Apps and Extensions. Deb Boisvert (1027)
As so many of our sessions are tech heavy this year, please consider bringing your own personal devices. We will have WiFi passwords posted.
Session 1C: 8:30-10:05
Starting a VEX Robotics Team
Participants will find out who they can start a VEX robotics team at their school (Elementary through High School). David Kelly (3011)
MyLearningPlan Work Session: Facilitated work session to help complete MyLearningPlan requirements and answer questions along the way. PLEASE BYOD. Amy Parkinson (2021)
IEP and 504 Accommodations and Modifications for the General Ed Teacher: This workshop will examine how to implement accommodations and modifications in the classroom as well as discuss the legal issues that are attached to students with disabilities and students with 504 Plans. Karen Guercia (2036)
Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics for Grade 5-10: Do you feel like you have to walk your students through every step of a problem before they can do one on their own? Explore the theory and methods behind problem based learning, "an instructional (and curricular) learner-centered approach that empowers learners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge and skills to develop a viable solution to a defined problem." (http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/ijpbl/vol1/iss1/3/) Participants will view examples from mathematics and be provided resources for finding problems aligned with Common Core content standards and math practices. Jan Roberts (3002)
Creating and/or Updating your SLO: Guided work session for updating or creating an SLO. Mark Richmond (2013)
Exploring the Art of Education Website: During this presentation, participants will explore the website on their own and then come together for a discussion on either their previous experience using this website or what they found during our session and how they might incorporate this into their practice. Jessica Dickey and Sarah Chase (1138)
Nurses Onsite Training: Workshop, through Convenient MD on, emergency medication and situations. District Nurses (1102)
Co-Teaching Session #1: This will focus on the preparation, relationship building and communication aspects of co-teaching. Included will be an introduction to a variety of methods of co-teaching. Mary Earick and Kim Bates (1004)
Curriculum Development Based on SLO's: This session is designed to provide time for teachers to bring a unit to develop, embedding SLO goals in the process. Dianne Eaton​ (2017)
Go Math Assessments: As we are heading towards competency-based grading, consistency across the grade level is important. PHS third grade teachers and the math coach will review Go Math chapter assessments to ensure scoring remains equal in all classrooms. Susan Cowan(2002)
Self-Regulated Strategy Development: Self-Regulated Strategy Development is an approach that helps students utilize and learn what they need to become skilled writers. Research demonstrates that adding self-regulation to the strategies can improve skills and reinforces self-regulation, success and independence. Ian McGarty​ (1017)
K/1 Transition to Competency-Based Grading Report Cards: K & 1 staff will continue to review and revise the current standards referenced K and grade 1 report cards. Alignment to the CCSS and rubrics to determine proficiency levels will be created. (3012)
Building Bridges (Village/Hill): With the intention of improving transition meetings, participants will discuss transition needs of special education students. Possible outcomes may include a document that will provide information to make classroom assignments and groupings, create an understanding around the unique needs at each building when considering student classroom assignments. (Intended audience is: Village Special Education Staff and administration, Hill Special Education Staff and administration, TRS 5th grade Special Education Staff and Administration) (3022)
Content/Grade Directed Work Sessions or Themed Discussion Sessions: 10:20-11:20
Managing a tech enriched BYOD or one to one environment. DCS 5th grade. Edith Tatulis (1026)
Best Practices: Separating personal and professional digital life. Deb Boisvert (1030)
Music Across the SAU: This session will provide music educators and anyone else who is interested with an opportunity to discuss and compare music curriculum across SAU #53, for the purpose of establishing curriculum alignment and process of skill development for our students. Topics discussed will include rhythm, pitch, music literacy, singing and playing ability, improvisation, composing, listening and evaluating, performance skills, and incorporating the other arts and disciplines, history and culture, and state and national standards. We will also discuss and compare our resources, programs, events, and performance opportunities. Lucas Walton (1048)
Why School Libraries and Librarians are Important: We will be discussing the many jobs of the school librarian and the importance of a library in the public school setting. Lisa Bauer (Library - Right)
Preschool Teachers Forum: This session is designed to provide time for the preschool teachers to collaborate regarding best practices. Elizabeth Fortier​ (1021)
Intentional Physical Contact, Restraint and Seclusion - Understanding the law and your responsibility: This workshop will review changes to the law and give information on how to comply with the law in school settings. We will clarify how to understand the differences between intentional physical contact and restraint. (This session will work well for paraprofessionals.) (Auditorium)
Current Practices and Programs to Support Students Performing Below Grade Level in Mathematics: A discussion group for special education teachers who work with students struggling in mathematics. What inclusionary model is used in your school? How are you measuring progress? How do you know your program is working? Lisa Clark (3003)
Principal Forum: This session is for the SAU #53 Principals and Assistant Principals to meet to discuss current topics. (1055)
Share/Discuss Current Practices in Grade Clusters: In grade clusters, share and discuss current practices, please bring an example with you to the discussion. (DOCUMENTS FOR THIS SESSION)
Share/Discuss Questioning Practices in Content Clusters: In content clusters, share and discuss questioning practices, please bring an example with you to the discussion. (Documents for this Session)
Share/Create Performance Assessments in Grade/Content Clusters: In grade clusters, share and create performance assessments. Please bring something to work on with your colleagues.
Nurses Application of New Onsite Training: Discussion and sharing of the planned application and implementation of new training. (1102)
Lunch Provided in Cafeteria: 11:30-12:30
Session 2A: 12:40-1:25
Making a Bud Vase: Participants will learn how to arrange a 3-Bloom Bud Vase to explore the art of floral arranging as a way to de-stress! Flowers will be provided but participants should bring their own bud vase (4-8 inches tall with an opening 1-2 inches in diameter) or they can purchase one at the workshop for $3.00. Larkin Sawyer (1104)
Google Classroom/Sites: Demonstration on how to use both Google Classroom and Google Site to maximize instruction and collaboration in your classroom. While utilizing these free, district-supported resources, you can provide opportunities for your students to complete and submit work from any device with an internet connection. Applications to specific classroom activities and tips from actual users will be discussed. Matt Benard and Kristin Doyle (2013)
Competencies: What does this mean? What are some of the successes of other NH School districts? What can we learn from their journey? Bea Douglas (1014)
Boosting Family Involvement: Boosting family involvement. I plan on targeting two themes within this topic (Engagement through the classroom and planning an larger event). Heidi Cook (2036)
Co-Teaching: Strategies for developing a successful co-teaching partnership. Sarah Petersons (3003)
Google Classroom - Flipping and asynchronous instruction Chantal Duval (1022)
Works session with planning support focus Apps and Extensions/ Tour Builder: Do you need time to process and play with Apps and Extensions/ Tour Builder ? Come to this session to have the time to sit and explore the resources presented in previous sessions.. Session leaders will be there to help you explore and answer questions you may have. This session will also offer a time for individual and/or teams to work on other tech projects. Cathy Mayne & Carrie Thompson (1145)
Kahoot.It! Learn how to create fast formative assessments for your classroom. Lori Mayo (1027)
Effective research- Advanced research techniques. Cristy Smith Ginna Schonwald (1021)
Session 2B: 1:30-2:15
3 Year Plan on MyLearningPlan: A session designed to help you organize your materials for submission for your 3-year plan. Presenter TBD (2028)
K-8 Guidance Curriculum/Lessons in the Classroom: This will be a round table discussion for the purpose of sharing ideas, information, and resources. Christina Carrier (3003)
Core and More: No, not the "Common Core" as this fitness activity involves exercise! We'll be focusing on your abs and obliques, along with some full body moves and stretches. Please bring a mat and dress comfortably. Not recommended for persons currently experiencing pain and/or struggling with chronic back issues. Ann Grise (1057)
Making a Bud Vase: Participants will learn how to arrange a 3-Bloom Bud Vase to explore the art of floral arranging as a way to de-stress! Flowers will be provided but participants should bring their own bud vase (4-8 inches tall with an opening 1-2 inches in diameter) or they can purchase one at the workshop for $3.00. Larkin Sawyer (1104)
Competencies: What does this mean? What are some of the successes of other NH School districts? What can we learn from their journey? Bea Douglas (1014)
Argument Writing in the K-8 Classroom: This workshop focuses on how to scaffold learning in grades K-3 so that students in grades 4-8 will be ready to learn to write opinion/argument pieces in all content areas. Aligned to the Common Core Argument Writing Standards, this session gives an overview of how to get from stating an opinion to write sound arguments using text evidence to support a position in a reasoned, logical way. Kate Dockham (2016)
Power of the Verbal Argument: This session will examine the verbal essay and group assessment model in the classroom. Craig Willis (2012)
Student Feedback with Google. Carrie Thompson (1026)
See Saw - Digital Portfolio. Lori Mayo (1027)
Planning support focus on building on building flipped content. Chantal Duval/5th Grade DCS (1022)
Google Slides, Noteflight for Music Teachers: Using Google slides and Noteflight for Music Teachers. Carl Swain (1030)
Managing Google Drive and Calendar: Lori Mayo (1003)
TechSymposium Work Session: After learning about Google Classroom in a prior session, spend time in this work session building and working on your Google Classroom. Session leaders will be on hand to help answer questions and provide the technical support so you can create a Google Classroom like no other! Theresa Schneiderheinze (1018)
Competencies: What does this mean? What are some of the successes of other NH School districts? What can we learn from their journey? Bea Douglas (1014)
Creating a Close Reading Mindset: This workshop will explore the use of Close Reading strategies and how to foster enthusiastic, hard-working and persistent readers in your classroom. Nathan Ghoting (2020)
Session 2C: 12:40-2:15
Bring Your A Game: This session will be geared towards activity based curriculum. Bring an activity with a handout to share with the group that is physically actively based. This will take place in the gymnasium and each participate will have equal time to share their activity. Brian Gridley and Sue Hutchinson (Gym)
MyLearningPlan Work Session: Facilitated work session to help complete MyLearningPlan requirements and answer questions along the way. PLEASE BYOD. Amy Parkinson (2021)
Clay Experience: A basic overview of pottery techniques will be discussed and experimented with. Participants can expand their skills on the wheel learning to throw a true cylinder or bowl. The use of under glaze can be used to show the use of adding color to highlight details. Demonstrations of trimming on the wheel will be shown. Slide show presentations will be viewed and discussed for advanced topics in clay. (Geared towards art educators and limited to 15 participants). Jon Anderson (1168)
Amphibian Migration: An annual spring event in which local species of frogs, toads and salamanders migrate from their winter hideouts to their spring mating pools. Attendees will learn all about this yearly event and see how it can be incorporated into activities for the classroom. Greg Whitmore (3013)
Easy IEP Refresher: Tips and guidance to assist case managers with common Easy IEP issues, how to use the system and the new data dashboard. Karen Guercia (1138)
Crisis Intervention: This session will give attendees time to discuss different verbal struggles they are experiencing in their building along with proper staff responses. We will discuss effective strategies and techniques to help with challenging behaviors that may arise throughout the school day. Ken Fuller (3002)
Differentiating in the classroom? It seems hard, but can be done very easily! Come fine out about a method called "Layered Curriculum". It is a student-centered teaching method perfect for middle school and high school classrooms. This is a double session with a focus on you exploring the options. Please bring a unit you would like to design and you will leave with something in place! Megan Tuttle (1012)
Exploring Resin Jewelry: This is an art methods class. In this class you will learn how to create resin jewelry and teach it to your middle and high school level art students. Explore the colorful, fun world of using resin to add color to your jewelry! Using 2-part quick setting epoxy, we will add paint, herbs, tea leaves, colored powder, glitter, and much more, and mix epoxy and color together and apply onto jewelry. Instead of using stones to set into jewelry, why not use resin? Works great for jewelry with texture, recessed areas, empty stone settings and anything else you want to try. Jess and Sarah will provide epoxy and some coloring agents. Students should feel free to bring items that they would like to add to epoxy to. Sarah Chase and Jess Dickey ​(3023)
Differentiated Instruction:
This session is designed to provide strategies for differentiated instruction in the classroom. Dan Morris (1013)
CCSS-based Rubric: Introducing the new SAU#53 CCSS-based Rubric. Those who are unfamiliar with the rubric would have a chance to get to know it by bringing a writing piece to the meeting, then using the rubric to score each trait/descriptor. There would be an opportunity to learn how to edit the rubric so as to design custom rubrics for different purposes. Resa Audet​ (Library - Right)
Responsive Classroom: Teaching Discipline in the Classroom: This workshop is designed for K-6 teachers, but the ideas and strategies taught are relevant for a range of K-6 educators, including administrators, specialists, and paraprofessionals. Jennifer Lewis (1140)
Creating Assessments Using Google Forms and the add-on Flubaroo
David Kelly (3025)
Nurses Emergency Manual Review: Review, by District Nurses, of the emergency manuals (in light of new training and current practices). District Nursing Staff. (1102)
Self-Care Excellence: This session is designed to provide strategies for keeping yourself well. Russell Young (1055)
Co-Teaching Session #2: This is a continuation of the morning session. Mary Earick and Kim Bates (1004)
Breathing New Life Into Science: K-4 teachers will work on and discuss the current K-4 Science Curriculum with the inclusion of NGSS and STEM Inquiry for the K-4 classrooms. (3015)
Brigance Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills: This session is designed for elementary special education teachers as a peer review to understand the new Brigance.
Sue Seidner (1143)
Social Skills Group Brainstorming and Collaboratioin: This is an opportunity for ALL related service providers to come together and share/develop ideas and activities used for social skill target areas, approaches, strategies and implementation. Come prepared to discuss how your team addresses this critical area of need-share/make resources, lesson plans, activity ideas. Sue Johnson (2025)
Scoring of Writing Assessments Using the Lucy Calkins Levels of Progression Rubrics: Teams will work together to score recently administered writing prompts. Discussion will focus around the interpretation of language in the rubric to determine a student's writing level. Crystal Tilton (3012)
The Art of Memoir: The genre of memoir writing exploded over a decade ago. Join us to read and discuss fantastic American nonfiction. We'll begin our exploration with H is For Hawk, written by Helen Macdonald, and also look at excerpts from recent classics. We look forward to sharing close reading and analysis during our memoir discussion. Please read H is For Hawk in preparation for this workshop. Rene Paquette & Rachel Berger (2003)
Building Bridges (Hill/TRS): With the intention of improving transition meetings, participants will discuss transition needs of special education students. Possible outcomes may include a document that will provide information to make classroom assignments and groupings, create an understanding around the unique needs at each building when considering student classroom assignments. (Intended audience is: Village Special Education Staff and administration, Hill Special Education Staff and administration, TRS 5th grade Special Education Staff and Administration) (3022)