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Sharing on behalf of Professor Nicole Panorkou, PhD
EdReports, is a national non-profit organization that works to ensure all students have access to high-quality instructional materials. We do this through a two-pronged approach: (1) providing technical support to states and districts in the adoption of instructional materials and (2) hosting a clearinghouse of educator-reviewed curricula on our website in math, ELA, and science.
Currently EdReports has received a grant from the Overdeck Family Foundation to support New Jersey districts in identifying quality, aligned instructional materials in K-8 math. Through the grant funding, EdReports will be able to provide direct technical support to NJ districts on K-8 math instructional materials adoptions through a series of workshops designed with the district. Through this grant we are looking to support districts that are undergoing an adoption process in the next year.
Do you know of any districts that would be interested in working with EdReports on their adoption, or anyone in New Jersey that we should connect with? If so, please email Teresa Eliopoulos at TEliopoulos@edreports.org
Sharing on behalf of Candace Dowart...
We are now offering the opportunity to complete the online graduate certificate in Virtual Learning for Students with Disabilities this summer. The 6-credit program is fully online and can be completed in two, short-term sessions at reduced graduate tuition of $500/credit. Anyone interested in learning more about the program is invited to a 30-minute information session on April 21 at 4 p.m. EST.
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The use and access to technology in the classroom will continue to grow and change how we teach and how students learn.
Montclair State University's fully online graduate certificate in Virtual Learning for Students with Disabilities is designed to build your skills in instructional and assistive technology for the P-12 classroom.
If you are just entering the field or are a veteran teacher, the Virtual Learning graduate certificate program will prepare you to use technology to meet the the needs of all students, with the goal of supporting their academic independence and ensuring their full academic and social participation.
All types of education professionals, such as general education teachers in inclusive classrooms, special educators working across a range of classroom settings, paraprofessionals, administrators, and related service providers, will gain immediately applicable skills in instructional technologies and assessment methods, including the development of accessible, high-quality instruction.
Take your next professional development step and complete the graduate certificate program this summer. The first course will be offered from May 22, 2021 to Jun 26, 2021.
Learn more about the program at our upcoming online information session on April 21 at 4 p.m. EST.
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Candace E. Dorwart
Montclair State Online
Email: dorwartc@montclair.edu
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Sharing on behalf of the department of Teaching and Learning....
With uncertainty comes possibility. As educators adjust to current circumstances and take on the responsibility of online teaching, Montclair State University holds true to its rich teacher preparation history by creating a new program to help you define your own tomorrow.
Registration is now available for a new, fully online course, Online Instruction for Students with Disabilities. This course is the first of a two-course series that will constitute the new Virtual Learning for Students with Disabilities program that Montclair State's College of Education and Human Services will be offering soon.* This online program is designed for teachers who are looking to discover new technologies as they redesign curricula and instruction for the virtual learning environment.
We have all been challenged by the abrupt shift to online instruction. Those of us who teach students with disabilities have the added burden of ensuring that students continue to learn and progress, without falling further behind. Montclair State’s new online certificate program will help you take what you know best about how to teach students with disabilities and transfer those skills to a virtual classroom.
Spaces in the initial cohort are limited. Take your next professional development step and apply to start this summer. The first course will run from August 10 to August 27. The second course will be scheduled to start this fall, which will allow you to complete the program before the end of the calendar year and settle into your routine.
To learn more about this program, register for a webinar on Wednesday, July 8 at 1 p.m.
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Jennifer L. Goeke, PhD
Associate Professor
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Teaching and Learning
Montclair State University
Announcement
TIME SENSITIVE: Two Free Webinars Friday, April 3, 2020 and Monday, April 6, 2020
Zaretta Hammond
Author and Educator
https://crtandthebrain.com/about/
Many schools have found their equity efforts interrupted as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. But with crisis also comes opportunity to rethink how we “do school”.
Join me in this series of webinars to support you in your efforts to be responsive to students and families during this time of distance learning.
Our driving inquiry question throughout each webinar will be: How do we move beyond the packet mentality to truly help students become independent learners while leveraging the funds of knowledge at home and in their immediate community?
I want to share doable learning activities to help you offer real support to our most vulnerable students.
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Answering the Call
A Montclair State alumnus and expert on virtual learning prepares schools for reopening and moonlights as EMT
Posted in: Education, Graduate School
Barry A. Bachenheimer ’01 MA follows his passions in teaching and emergency services.
Barry A. Bachenheimer ’01 MA has experienced the coronavirus crisis on two fronts: As a first responder saving lives, and, when the pandemic closed schools, in educational triage helping teachers move instruction online. Now he’s working on a third front – making sure both teachers and students are ready for an uncertain fall and can adjust to changes.
“I think we got thrust into this really fast, and as a result, I don’t think we had a chance to figure out what was the best. We just worked on what was the most expedient,” Bachenheimer says.
At Montclair State, he’s on call with the Center of Pedagogy, where he is a frequent facilitator,
this spring sharing his expertise on the must-have apps and digital strategies when teaching and learning suddenly shifted. Later this summer, he will provide professional development for returning teachers and clinical interns.
He also works as a volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT) on an overnight shift with the South Orange Rescue Squad. “The months of March and April, there were a lot of sick people we were dealing with. It was very scary.”
Now that the rate of infections has slowed, New Jersey has begun reopening the state, including a September restart for K-12 schools. Gov. Murphy on June 26 said students will return to classrooms at least part-time this fall.
Barry A. Bachenheimer, left, on call in South Orange, New Jersey.
Bachenheimer is now focused on working with educators to make sure students and teachers can adjust quickly to changes that may occur. “We need to prepare so that schools could move online again if there is a local outbreak or resurgence of cases,” Bachenheimer says. “I can see us quickly having to pivot back to remote learning for two weeks. I can see a lot of back and forth.”
Bachenheimer has more than 25 years experience in the K-12 education field and currently works for the Pascack Valley Regional High School District, where he was recently promoted to assistant superintendent effective July 1.
Nearly two decades ago, his district was the first in New Jersey to launch one-to-one computing, an initiative that provides a computer to every high school student. With the pandemic, its pilot of virtual days when most other schools were closed for inclement weather, enabled instruction for 2,000 students while many other school districts struggled with remote learning or relied on homework packets.
“We are sticking to our four basic concepts, which are flexibility, simplicity, appropriate timing and empathy, and trying to make that all work at the same time,” Bachenheimer says.
Bachenheimer’s doctoral work focused on online learning and he shares his expertise with the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER), a school-university partnership.
“In preparation for New Jersey schools opening their doors for fall, he will focus on support for building a learning community in grade school hybrid teaching environments with an emphasis on teaching for critical thinking,” says Network Director Marilyn Davis. This will include advanced teaching for critical thinking in secondary content areas and advanced methods for coaching and mentoring teachers new to a school or school district.
The “other side” of Bachenheimer’s life is in the area of emergency services and public safety, where he has experience in the emergency medical services, firefighting, rescue technician, school security and emergency management fields. He instructs in a variety of areas, including CPR, first aid, tactical medicine, water rescue and first response. In South Orange, he is the training officer for the all-volunteer rescue squad, which includes his teenage daughter Lea, who is also an EMT.
“Helping others, saving lives, and training others to do the same is my personal passion,” he says.
His EMT duty shift is on Sunday nights “and then I go to work bright and early on Monday morning.”
“I’ve gotten really good at time management over the years,” he says. “With the help of some coffee, and a really supportive wife, life moves right along.”
Story by Staff Writer Marilyn Joyce Lehren
Dear Colleagues:
The following Equity in Education workshops might be of interest to you. Registration is on a sliding scale of your choice from $0 - $xxx. I have signed up for all three sessions.
Marilyn
Dear EDJE College- and School District Educators-Have you been wanting to learn more about the "Framework for Assessment and Transformation" that EDJE developed a few years ago and is now being used in several dozen schools of education? Join our webinar on 9/25! Description is below, followed by two other upcoming webinars and a conference that might be of interest. All of the webinars are free and open to the public, so please feel free to share with your colleagues. I look forward to seeing many of you on 9/25!
1) 9/25 WEBINAR ON EDJE FRAMEWORK: The national network, Education Deans for Justice and Equity (EDJE), created a vitally important and original "Framework for Assessment and Transformation" that leaders and educators can use to build the capacity of their schools and colleges to advance justice. In this webinar, I give an overview of EDJE and our framework, five of its guiding principles, and tips on how to use it in your own institution. This webinar is specifically designed for educational leaders, faculty, and staff in schools and colleges of education, but is open to the public and applicable to a variety of educational institutions. Registration is required; this webinar will not be recorded. Friday, September 25, 12:30-1:30pmPST. To register: https://www.kevinkumashiro.com2) 9/11 WEBINAR ON CARE-ED BRIEF: Join Christine Sleeter, Alison Dover, Ruchi Rangnath, Roxana Marachi, and me to discuss the new brief by the California Alliance of Researchers for Equity in Education (CARE-ED) about "The Shift to Online Education During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic." Registration is required; this webinar will not be recorded. Friday, September 11, 12:30-1:30pmPST. To register: https://www.care-ed.org
3) 9/16 WEBINAR ON WRITING FOR THE MEDIA: An indispensable way to push critical scholarship and progressive visions into public debate and consciousness-raising is by writing for the media, including through op-eds, letters to the editor, and press releases. This interactive webinar shares my experiences and examples, and offers tips and resources for you to do so as well! This webinar is open to the public, and designed specifically for educational practitioners, leaders, scholars, and advocates. Registration is required; this webinar will not be recorded. Wednesday, September 16, 12-1pmPST. To register: https://www.kevinkumashiro.com
4) *EXTENDED* 9/30 DEADLINE FOR CONFERENCE PROPOSALS: Because the start to the 2020-21 academic year is like no other, I have received requests to extend the deadline to submit your proposals to present at the 10th International Conference on Education and Social Justice (December 4-6, online). This year, some of the featured sessions include speakers from around the world, tentatively including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Hawai'i, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Sweden, and more! The new (extended) deadline is Wednesday, September 30. To submit your proposal: https://www.kevinkumashiro.com***Kevin Kumashiro, Ph.D.Movement building for equity and justice in education
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The MSUNER recently facilitated a session on the topic of Supporting Students' Transition Back to School . This session was recorded for those who would be interested in viewing it:
Meeting Recording:
Access Passcode: ^Y?s2CMV
