March 2023
Creating Secondary Schedules that Maximize Student Support (Part 1)
In this three part-series*, middle and high school-based teams will use data to develop schedules that maximize student support and resources through the school year. The first two days of the series will include a review of student data. Part 1 will focus on a holistic view of reviewing data and identifying trends. Part 2 will examine a variety of sources (such as, IEPs, student work, and assessment data) to build a deeper understanding of the needs of specific students,…
Find out more »Preparing to Serve Incoming Kindergarten Students with Speech and Language Impairments
As your charter school's lottery approaches, you may be beginning to think about SY23-24 special education systems, structures, and supports. We invite you to join this session with City Sounds to learn about considerations specifically for your incoming Kindergarten students who are classified as having Speech or Language Impairments (SLI). Participants will walk away with next steps for maximizing programmatic and instructional supports for this special population. Time will be built out for Q&A. Facilitator: City Sounds
Find out more »Enhancing Secondary MLL/ELL Students’ Experience of Literary Works Through the Arts
Each Monday in March, the Collaborative is featuring different MLL/ELL educators to share current classroom practices that yield results for their students. In this SEAT-FREE session with current practitioners Karen Jackson and Lindsay Hockaday, attendees will discuss arts integration methods for breaking down literary texts in middle and high school coursework. Arts integration offers a creative way to gain more meaningful comprehension of work typically deemed too difficult for students learning English. The interactive teaching strategies in this workshop can…
Find out more »Creating Secondary Schedules that Maximize Student Support (Part 2)
In this three part-series*, middle and high school-based teams will use data to develop schedules that maximize student support and resources through the school year. The first two days of the series will include a review of student data. Part 1 will focus on a holistic view of reviewing data and identifying trends. Part 2 will examine a variety of sources (such as, IEPs, student work, and assessment data) to build a deeper understanding of the needs of specific students,…
Find out more »Differentiating Tasks or Text Through a Language Lens for MLLs/ELLs (Part 2)
In this two-part series* on Confianza’s “Task Makeover Protocol,” participants will learn about providing language supports that benefit ALL students, designing instruction to provide access to complex texts and academic discussion for MLLs/ELLs, and implementing the Task Makeover Protocol for intentional linguistic planning, teaching, and assessing. In Part 2, we will: Reflect on implementation of lessons learned from Part 1 Explore High Standards, High Impact Reflect on the planning-teaching-assessing process and the different tiers of student needs in your classroom,…
Find out more »Executive Function: Tiered Approaches and Links with SEL (Part 2)
In this two-session series*, we will explore the latest understanding of executive functioning, proactive and individualized instruction (tiered approaches), and links with social and emotional learning. Participants will explore a) the neurobiological and developmental factors of executive functions, b) how executive functions link with social and emotional learning, and c) considerations for classroom instruction and individualized intervention. A summary grid of evidence-based strategies cross walked with different executive functions will be provided along with guidance for selecting and matching approaches…
Find out more »April 2023
Lunch & Learn: SY23-24 Onboarding Considerations
You want your staff to be ALL IN for your school. When done with intention, onboarding can be the moment when that happens- when you invite staff participation in something greater than themselves, connect them to a community to share in the journey, and outline the path to mission fulfillment. Yet all too often, onboarding instead presents as an amalgamation of disparate sessions that leave staff feeling overwhelmed, uninspired and directionless. At this SEAT-FREE Lunch & Learn, author of "All In" and…
Find out more »Differentiated Assessment for Secondary Newcomers: Progress Monitoring & Giving Feedback in Writing
Middle and high school Entering and Emerging newcomer MLLs/ELLs face a big challenge in demonstrating their learning in their new language. In this session, participants will analyze a writing rubric developed specifically for secondary Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) and Newcomers. This rubric was designed by Bridges in partnership with the Center for Applied Learning (CAL) to help teachers monitor writing in English at the word, sentence, paragraph and essay level, while also recognizing ideas in home language and…
Find out more »Intro to Observing Instruction for Special Populations Accessibility
Are you tasked with supporting staff to provide access to ALL students to grade-level instruction? Then this learning opportunity is for you! In this session, we’ll introduce participants to key “look fors” when observing instruction with a lens for special populations accessibility. From learning targets and lesson launches to student grouping and assessment, we’ll cover essential opportunities for staff to provide access to students. Participants will walk away with concrete tools and strategies to make sure staff is planning intentionally…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Retention vs. Promotion?
Retaining a student (or not) can change the trajectory of a student’s life for better or for worse. Is there a “right” decision when considering retention or promotion? And if so, how do we make it? At this Lunch & Learn, Collaborative Specialist Ali Apfel will discuss evidence-based pros and cons of grade level retention, talk about factors beyond academics and the importance of seeing a child holistically, and explore a tool that can be used in tandem with schools’…
Find out more »May 2023
Standards to Practice: Writing Standards Aligned IEP Goals
Participants will learn how to align current educational standards to IEP goals through viewing exemplars, and practice writing SMART goals. Participants will also review a simple 4 step process on how to use those goals in inclusive classrooms to deliver the IEP in general education. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... An understanding on Specially Designed Instruction and the requirement of "meeting educational standards" (IDEA) Exemplars of how to align standards to various goal areas. Practice writing SMART…
Find out more »MLL/ELL Compliance: Closing Out The Year & Planning Your Summer
It's never too early to begin planning MLL/ELL programming and supports for next school year. MLLs/ELLs are a population of students that have been disproportionately affected by COVID academically. It is vital that schools get their MLL/ELL programming and supports launched ASAP in Fall 2023 following the initial MLL/ELL Identification window. In this session learn the various tasks that can be done at the close of the school year and throughout the Summer to ensure MLL/ELL identification and programming compliance,…
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