https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy Share a list of innovative things that your district is doing. If you feel comfortable doing so, include your name and a way for others to connect to you. en-us 2017-07-10 11:15:31 UTC 2023-02-22 06:12:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178650963 Colin Byrne - cbyrne@blindbrook.org

Creating STEAM projects for K-5 classes]]> 2017-07-13 14:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178650963 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651060 Meredith Dutra - mdutra@carmelschools.org

Creating a Universal Design Thinking model. One for K-2 and one for 3-5. It will help develop common language and thought process for our students to apply to all aspects of their learning. ]]> 2017-07-13 14:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651060 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651061 1) FLHS Created a collaborative space at minimal cost Paint and white boards to facilitate collaboration and to house maker space materials.
2) Middle School- 1:1 initiative]]> 2017-07-13 14:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651061 smetz https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651080 Robotics Lab for Gr. 6-12]]> 2017-07-13 14:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651080 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651104 Language Acquisition: Leveraging Equity & Enrichment

We are currently redesigning our bilingual programs to leverage the linguistic resources available in our district: 25% ELLs, most of Spanish-speaking background. We will host 90:10 and 50:50 DL programs in all our elementary schools, starting in SY 2017-2018.

]]> 2017-07-13 14:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651104 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651110 Colleen Hardiman
chardiman@peekskillschools.org
Two-way and one-way DL programs. Using translanguaging strategies to support students in using all of their linguistic resources in their learning.]]> 2017-07-13 14:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651110 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651111 Alex Levine - levinea@mahopac.org
@Alex_F_Levine

Wingman project as school culture initiative empowering students and teachers to lead by example and act as each other's Wingman]]> 2017-07-13 14:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651111 jolefson50 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651148 Using webinars and online sessions to support remote small rural districts that cannot afford in site training.]]> 2017-07-13 14:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651148 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651161 2017-07-13 14:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651161 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651163 Very cool]]> 2017-07-13 14:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651163 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651178 jlevine@pnwboces.org
Blended learning professional learning
Multi-day programs allowing for implementation of strategy learned and follow-up support]]> 2017-07-13 14:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651178 nhorler1 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651182 Nikki -Brewster 
1:1 Chromebooks, Makerspaces, ]]> 2017-07-13 14:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651182 dschiano2 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651210 Launched #Iamawitness campaign.  http://iwitnessbullying.org/

Creating a makerspace and calming room.]]> 2017-07-13 14:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651210 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651219 Mt. Pleasant Blythedale ]]> 2017-07-13 14:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651219 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651229 Residency program for new teachers with meaningful content.

Lighthouse classrooms for teachers to visit.

STREAM programs into every building PreK-12

]]> 2017-07-13 14:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651229 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651250 Kgagliardi@lakelandschools.org
TJES 
We are using break out symposium model for faculty meetings. It's been great thus far. It looks like a 20 minute mini PD with prinicipal then 5 break out small groups lead by staff members.]]> 2017-07-13 14:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651250 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651257 2017-07-13 14:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651257 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651269 For the upcoming school year
*STEM Enrichment Program for all students grades 2-5
*Drone Class at the high school level]]> 2017-07-13 14:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651269 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651273 Redesigned one classroom with innovative new furniture ]]> 2017-07-13 14:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651273 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651276 2017-07-13 14:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651276 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651277 3rd Grade teachers invited parents to come into the classrooms to participate in a STEAM lesson]]> 2017-07-13 14:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651277 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651296 Director of Literacy/Peekskill

Lighthouse classrooms]]> 2017-07-13 14:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651296 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651328 2017-07-13 14:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651328 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651339 Our Department Leaders created a Google Doc, for every Tuesday, in which each teacher within the department signed up to deliver engaging professional learning.


]]> 2017-07-13 14:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651339 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651392 Focus on positive school culture and climate! Be Safe-Take Responsibility-Be Respectful-Act with Integrity-Value Excellence]]> 2017-07-13 14:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651392 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651396 1:1 initiative, Genius hour, citizenship projects, library modernization

]]> 2017-07-13 14:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651396 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651423 Alternative seating provided in 3rd grade classroom. Yoga balls, stools that wiggle, cushions, etc. Kids have choices about how they position themselves when learning.]]> 2017-07-13 14:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651423 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651472 Offering Google Certified Educator as an on-line professional learning opportunity.]]> 2017-07-13 14:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651472 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651513 We are using Google chromebooks/classrooms/
extensions so our students with disabilities are fully included and have access to same curriculum and have opportunities to demonstrate learning in different ways.
We used google handouts so all students could participatae in field trips.

Dr. Kate Sweeney, Admin for SPED
sweeneyc@mahopac.k12.ny.us
@drkatesweeney]]> 2017-07-13 14:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651513 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651610 We are using the LATIC (Learner Active Technology Infused Classroom) model in many classrooms. ]]> 2017-07-13 14:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651610 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651712 Our new ILC: https://youtu.be/4hpBLTIO62U]]> 2017-07-13 14:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651712 https://padlet.com/peasea/laoypr56nuyy/wish/178651836 licensingeventuallystudentsCreation of Maker Space
1. Development of 9 period open Maker Space for and staff/classes
2. Creation of Green Room and video production facility for students 
3 Expansion of PLTW and moving towars Engineering classes for all 
4. Beginning use of   drone technology leading to federal licensing for students 
5. Integrating Robotics club from Maker Space toward competitive Team model
6 integrating 20% Time with support from Maker Space. 

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