BPSCON 2017: Full Schedule

An overview of the artists and history of the Renaissance era along with a look at the formal qualities of art during the period (the elements and principles of art, the guidelines for organizing and unifying a work of art). Art teachers will have time to discuss how they might apply this context and understanding in their own classrooms.

TWO HOURS

Speakers

George Ratkevich

Burlington Public Schools Visual Arts Coordinator

Gregory Stringer

Renaissance Art for BPSCON Stringer pptx

Tuesday August 29, 2017 12:30pm - 2:40pm EDT
MSMS Art Area (2nd Floor)

Mandatory, Art Dept., K-12

12:30pm EDT

ST Math (Kindergarten)

ST Math is a cutting edge app that presents a wide variety of mathematical concepts without the burden of language. Burlington K-5 students will be using this app as a supplement to enVision 2.0. The session will provide teachers with information on how ST Math works, the research behind it and hands on time to familiarize themselves with the new program.

Speakers

Marie Murray

Jeff Pera

ST MATH Kindergarten pdf

Tuesday August 29, 2017 12:30pm - 2:40pm EDT
D104 1st Floor

Mandatory, Kindergarten

12:30pm EDT

ST Math and Fluency (Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5)

ST Math is a cutting edge app that presents a wide variety of mathematical concepts without the burden of language. Burlington K-5 students will be using this app as a supplement to enVision 2.0. The session will provide teachers with information on how ST Math works, the research behind it, fluency, and hands on time to familiarize themselves with the new program.

Speakers

Carrie Fortunato

Math Coach, Burlington Public Schools

BPS Elementary Math Coach

ST MATH & Fluency Grade 3 5 pdf

Tuesday August 29, 2017 12:30pm - 2:40pm EDT
MSMS Cafeteria

Mandatory, Grades 3-5

1:40pm EDT

BPS Music Department - MLT Boot Camp

Speakers

John Middleton

BPS Performing Arts Director

Tuesday August 29, 2017 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
MSMS Music Area

Mandatory

1:40pm EDT

Grade 1 and 2 Social Studies Curriculum

A session to review resources that will support grade 1 and 2 teachers in implementing the Social Studies Curriculum.

Speakers

Katie Bercury

Elementary Social Studies Coach, Burlington Public Schools

BPS Elementary Social Studies Coach

Tuesday August 29, 2017 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
D101 1st Floor

Mandatory, Grades 1-2

1:40pm EDT

Instructional Assistants Meeting

The annual meeting of the BPS Instructional Assistants to review expectations, contract, etc.

Speakers

Liz Bonavita

BPS Instructional Assistant

Tuesday August 29, 2017 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
D202 2nd Floor

Mandatory, Instructional Assistants

8:00am EDT

Kindergarten Science Curriculum

Kindergarten Science Curriculum Overview

New Science Unit: Introduction to Living Things and Their Environments

Speakers

Sean Musselman

Burlington Science Center

Wendy Pavlicek

Director, Burlington Science Center

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
D102 1st Floor

Mandatory, Kindergarten

8:00am EDT

Bridge and Guidance Department Meeting

Bridge and Guidance departments will meet to discuss a collective vision/expectations in order to create a shared process for 2017-2018.

Speakers

Joe Attubato

Guidance Coordinator, Burlington High School

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 10:15am EDT
B16 2nd Floor

Mandatory, BHS Guidance, Bridge

8:00am EDT

G Suite Tips & Tricks for School Leaders (Administrative Council Members)

In this session we’ll explore how school leaders can maximize use of Google Chrome with extensions and apps, get organized with Gmail, Google Calendar & Google Drive, enhance productivity with G Suite’s tools for communication and collaboration, and collect & analyze data with Google Forms & Sheets.

Speakers

Lyn Hilt

Educational Consultant, Hilt Consultants, LLC

After teaching fifth and sixth grades in both elementary and middle school settings for nine years, I served as a K-6 principal from 2008-2012. I also worked as an instructional technology integrator/coach for our district. I am a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Apple Teacher... Read More →

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 10:15am EDT
D103 1st Floor

Mandatory, Administrative Council Members

8:00am EDT

CPR for Nurses

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
MSMS Nurse's Office

Mandatory

8:00am EDT

BPS Elementary Music - Guest Clinician Heather Kirby

Heather Kirby, master elementary and early childhood teacher, will present several sessions on techniques, movement activities, and exercises that promote audiation.

Speakers

Heather Kirby

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 11:30am EDT
MSMS Stage (Auditorium)

Mandatory

8:00am EDT

ACE Curriculum Training (Preschool and District Staff Using ACE)

Preschool and district Program staff using the ACE Curriculum.

Speakers

NECC Staff

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 11:30am EDT
D104 1st Floor

Mandatory

8:00am EDT

BPS Instrumental Music Teachers

Discussion of Fundamentals and alignment of teaching objectives for grades 4-12

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 11:30am EDT
MSMS Music Area

Mandatory

8:00am EDT

Introduction to IEPs for Instructional Assistants

Speakers

Allan Blume

Dr. Allan Blume was educated at Boston University (BA), UNC-Chapel Hill (MSW), NC State University (PhD), and the UNC-Duke Psychoanalytic Institute. He has evaluated and treated adults and children full-time since 1976. His practice is limited to evaluations, psychotherapy and the... Read More →

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 11:30am EDT
MSMS Cafeteria

Mandatory, Inclusion, Instructional Assistants

8:00am EDT

Grade 3 Science Forces & Motion Workshop

This session will review the "Forces" Science Unit for grade 3.

Speakers

Sean Musselman

Burlington Science Center

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 2:40pm EDT
D101 1st Floor

Mandatory, Grade 3

8:00am EDT

Keys to Literacy (Review the session description to see who should attend)

Grade 4

Grade 5

ELL

Reading Specialists

Tutors who focus on grades 4 and 5 and/or Tutors who will also be able to attend Day 2 training on November 9th

Special Education Teachers not including PT, OT, Sped IAs, Guidance Counselors, and School Psychologists.

PT, OT, Sped IAs, Guidance Counselors, and School Pyschologists should attend other sessions during this time.

Wednesday August 30, 2017 8:00am - 2:40pm EDT
Memorial Elementary Cafeteria

Mandatory

9:15am EDT

Art Department Meeting

Speakers

George Ratkevich

Burlington Public Schools Visual Arts Coordinator

Wednesday August 30, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
MSMS Art Area (2nd Floor)

Mandatory, Art Dept.

9:15am EDT

Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum

Speakers

Katie Bercury

Elementary Social Studies Coach, Burlington Public Schools

BPS Elementary Social Studies Coach

Wednesday August 30, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
D102 1st Floor

Mandatory, Kindergarten

9:15am EDT

Big Ideas Math Webinar for MSMS Math and MSMS Special Education Staff

Big Ideas Math webinar for MSMS math and SPED department members.

Speakers

Cheryl Mantia

Wednesday August 30, 2017 9:15am - 11:30am EDT
B17 2nd Floor

Mandatory, 6-8 Special Ed Staff

9:15am EDT

Technology Use in Physical Education

Speakers

Kevin Tiller

Kevin Tiller is a Physical Education teacher at West Elementary School in Andover, Massachusetts who is an expert utilizing technology in the classroom. Learn more about Kevin here http://physedreview.weebly.com/about-me.html

Wednesday August 30, 2017 9:15am - 11:30am EDT
D202 2nd Floor

Mandatory, K-12 PE Staff

10:30am EDT

Intro to Your BPS iPad, Chromebook, and Using Google (New Staff Members)

This presentation will introduce new employees to their BPS devices: iPad and Chromebook. All attendees will be shown the BPS foundational apps, learn basic functions using Google: Gmail, Drive, and Docs.

Required for all 2017-2018 new BPS staff members

Speakers

Michelle Ardizzoni

Instructional Technology Specialist, Burlington Public Schools, Burlington MA

Eric Calandriello

Wednesday August 30, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
D203 2nd Floor

Mandatory, New Hires 2017-2018

12:30pm EDT

Developing 504 Plans

Speakers

Allan Blume

Wednesday August 30, 2017 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
MSMS Cafeteria

Mandatory, Inclusion, K-12 Guidance

12:30pm EDT

BPS Music Staff - Conversational Solfege workshop with Amanda Samuels and Lindsey Peabody

Speakers

Lindsey Peabody

Amanda Samuels

Wednesday August 30, 2017 12:30pm - 2:40pm EDT
MSMS Music Area

Mandatory

12:30pm EDT

Chick Hatching in Kindergarten

A review of the chick hatching curriculum.

Speakers

Wendy Pavlicek

Director, Burlington Science Center

Wednesday August 30, 2017 12:30pm - 2:40pm EDT
D102 1st Floor

Mandatory, Kindergarten

1:40pm EDT

Harassment Prevention (Any staff member that has not previously attended)

Required for all employees who have not attended this training.

Wednesday August 30, 2017 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
D203 2nd Floor

Mandatory

8:00am EDT

Grade 4 Science Curriculum

A support session for implementing the Grade 4 Science Curriculum

Speakers

Sean Musselman

Burlington Science Center

Wendy Pavlicek

Director, Burlington Science Center

Thursday August 31, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
D101 1st Floor

Mandatory, Grade 4

8:00am EDT

IEP Training for Preschool Staff

IEP Training

Speakers

Allan Blume

Thursday August 31, 2017 8:00am - 11:30am EDT
B15 2nd Floor

Mandatory, Inclusion, Preschool

8:00am EDT

Co-Teaching for Middle and High School Teachers

This session will provide teachers (general and special educators alike) with thoughts to ponder related to the impact of teaching to the highest standards in inclusive settings while meeting the needs of students with disabilities. The workshop will focus on practical ideas to address the standards through collaborative teaching, universal design for learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of technology to ensure the success of students with disabilities.

Speakers

Lisa Dieker

Pegasus Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair, University of Central Florida

Dr. Lisa Dieker serves as the Director of the UCF/Lockheed Martin Mathematics and Science Academy, Program Coordinator for the Ph.D. program in special education, and Co-Director of the UCF Center for Research in Education Simulation Technology (CREST). Her research focuses on harnessing... Read More →

Thursday August 31, 2017 8:00am - 2:40pm EDT
Memorial Elementary Cafeteria

Mandatory, 6-8, 9-12, Expand Collaboration, Inclusion