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Reader’s Workshop (3-6)
Pedagogy- Best Instructional Practices (PK-6)
Early Literacy (PK and K)
Math Workshop (K-2)
Math Workshop (3-6)
Close Reading (3-6)
Creating and Maintaining a Blog (PK-6)
Practical Application of the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Educators-
Genre Study (K-6)
Incorporating Grammar into Writer’s Workshop (3-6)

In addition to graduate courses teachers have been engaged in various workshops to
improve and enhance their professional skills. Although not exhaustive, the following
describe many of the key workshops offered during the past year.
Tech Talk:
The Tech Talk workshop series is currently in its third year. A variety of new topics are
being addressed in addition to many in-demand repeat sessions being offered for those
unable to previously participate. Currently there are many offerings related to Google
applications as our teachers work to more fully utilize Google applications for education.

W.I.S.E:
The W.I.S.E. (Workshops in Education) was launched in September 2015 after a great
deal of planning by the WISE Planning Committee last spring led by Heidi Canner from
Spofford Pond School. The one hour workshop sessions are modeled after the successful
Tech Talk series. There are a wide variety of topics offered related to special education
and meeting the needs of diverse learning styles. Topics for this session were generated
from a variety of sources including the Coordinated Program Review, the Walker
Program Evaluation report, and a professional development survey administered to all
Tri-Town staff. Sessions take place weekly throughout the school year and are led by Tri-
Town educators.

Fundations Training: Grade two teachers completed the Wilson Fundations training
during the summer to prepare for implementation of Fundations in grade two in the fall.
Grade three will complete this training in the spring of 2016.

Science from Scientists
Spofford Pond School has received $15,000 in funding through granting process of BEST
and New England BioLabs to support a “scientist-in-residence” program for grade five
students. The students have a year-long relationship with two scientists that lead the
learning in their science classroom twice a month with in-depth and hands on science lab
lessons. These lessons serve to deepen the students’ understanding and knowledge of the
fifth grade science curriculum.

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