Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC)
This July it is with great joy and admiration that we gather here to celebrate the conclusion of another remarkable school year. With unwavering dedication and resilience, you have guided your students through challenges, embraced new ways of teaching and learning, and created a nurturing environment that fosters growth and success. In this month’s newsletter, be sure to check out the ELA Shelf, Math, Corner, and Tech Update where you can find some great educational reads to build on the successes of the past year.
Now is the time to take a well-deserved breath, to exhale the accumulated stresses, and relish in the triumphs of the past year. Congratulations on a remarkable school year! Let us be your partner in making sure next year is even better!
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Upcoming Workshops
Next Generation Science Standards
August 7 & August 14 This introductory session will introduce teachers to the paradigm shift involved with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Compared to previous standards which task students to “describe” or “understand,” the NGSS emphasizes understanding science through Science and Engineering Practices. The standards draw on thematic connections through Crosscutting Concepts beyond just the content taught, also referred to as the Disciplinary Core Ideas by the standards. This model also provides a tremendous amount of insight regarding assessment and interdisciplinary learning.
We will focus on the dimensions of NGSS, phenomenon-based learning (a strategy to tackle all dimensions of the standard), and shifts in the Disciplinary Core Ideas to ensure that teachers know the boundary of content ideas in their grade-level. Opportunities to initially plan and pace the year with the Catapult coach will be provided.
Grades K through 2nd: 10am – 11:45am
Grades 3rd through 5th: 12pm – 1:45pm
Grades 6th through 8th: 2pm – 3:45pm
The Science of Reading
Coming in August! This workshop will explore the latest research on how the brain processes written language and how that can inform effective reading instruction. You’ll learn about the different components of reading, such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and how each one contributes to skilled reading. We’ll also delve into the importance of early literacy experiences, the role of motivation and engagement in reading development, and how to support struggling reader. Get ready to develop tools to help your students unlock the power of reading. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the science behind reading!
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If you have students that have been working hard (and we know you do!), then please feel free to reach out to us so that we can highlight your students in our next newsletter. Send us an email here.
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