Orton-Gillingham Training this August
The Office of Special Education is offering Orton-Gillingham Training this August. The IMSE (Institute for Multi-Sensory Education) approach allows teachers to incorporate into their daily lessons the five components essential to an effective reading program: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension strategies. Read more information about the program. The training will be held August 7-11 from 8 AM to 3:30 PM. S​pace is limited, and the application will close on May 25. This training will be targeting resource room teachers. See the Orton-Gillingham application, and please email Kiersten Sullivan with any questions.
2017 BTU Teacher Leadership Talks
Join us on the morning of Saturday, May 20 for our Fourth Annual Teacher Leadership Talks, the culminating event of our AFT/BTU Teacher Leaders Program. Come hear our fellows present the results of their action research projects and their policy recommendations on issues like inclusion, protecting our immigrant students, and professional development. See the full line-up here. RSVP to learning@btu.org to confirm your attendance.
Important Note for Schedule A Schools Regarding PD Scheduling
As part of the agreement to extend the school day, the BTU and BPS agreed to return to the 2007-2010 contract language regarding scheduling of PD hours. In all Schedule A schools staff must vote to approve the PD schedule for the next school year by June of the preceding year.
SAVE THE DATE: Teacher Summer Institute
The first annual Teacher Summer Institute will take place this August 22-24. Details coming soon.
Share Your Expertise at the Teacher Summer Institute
BPS is committed to educator-led professional learning. Beginning next week, we will seek proposals for educator-led sessions during the first annual Teacher Summer Institute, August 22-24. Be on the lookout for the application coming next week.