Institute+Schedule


 * //Full Schedule with Descriptions //**


 * //__Day 1 Wednesday, April 16, 2014 __//**

**//All events will be held at Reading Memorial High School unless otherwise noted. //**


 * 7:00 a.m. ** **__Registration__** (Main Entrance)


 * 7:00 a.m. __Continental Breakfast__ **(Cafeteria)

//Breakfast sponsored by O’Connor Studios. //


 * 8:00 a.m. __Opening Session__ ** (Fine and Performing Arts Center)

Your Master and Mistress of Ceremonies are under the direction of Brittany Bauman, Alison McClellan, and Melissa Steiger, Elementary Music Teachers
 * Performance **
 * Reading Public Schools All- District Elementary Chorus **


 * Welcome **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Bart Teal **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">, President/CEO - Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">Select one of these outstanding Reading Public Schools to visit. Buses will depart at approximately 8:45 a.m. Bus loading will be at the main entrance of Reading Memorial High School. Buses will return from schools at 11:15 a.m. for lunch at the Reading Memorial High School Field House.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. __Option 1 - School Site Visits__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">**__Elementary Schools__** <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Welcome to the A.M. Barrows Elementary School, home of the Shining Stars! With its dedicated faculty and staff, Barrows prides itself on meeting the needs of its 400 K-5 students through co-teaching, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on problem solving in an extraordinary inclusion model. To maintain an effective learning environment in the ever-changing world of education, Barrows' teachers actively participate in and lead professional development opportunities across the curriculum and employ a variety of teaching practices that include block-schedule reading, flexible grouping, Daily 5 and the CAFÉ reading instruction model and specialty teaching. Curriculum and technology meld in a cutting-edge display of 21st Century Skills - where //Common Core teaching// meet ipads, SMARTBoards, digital cameras, MP3 players, classroom Wikis and Blogs. Learning extends beyond the curriculum with Open Circle practices, a recycling initiative, and a monthly community outreach program. Our inspiring service-oriented Student Council affords children in grades three, four and five the opportunity to become leaders within the school. Collaboration with an active Parent Teacher Organization and the extended Reading community yields exceptional enrichment opportunities for the students, including an outstanding A.P.P.L.E. extracurricular program, extended-day programs, elementary chorus, and Read Across America celebration. With the highest expectations for all learners, this national Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School proudly serves as a lifelong learning environment for students and staff as well as for aspiring educators from leading New England colleges and universities.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Alice M. Barrows Elementary School **

Welcome to Joshua Eaton the home of the Jaguars! Our Jaguars ROAR (Respectful, Outstanding, Achieving,Responsible) with pride when we are in school. Our Kindergarten – grade 5 students fill their days with unique learning opportunities. With 450 students and a faculty and staff of over 60 members, this school prides itself in continuously identifying new ways to meet the needs of all students. Our grade 1 and 2 students take part in a 45 minute uninterrupted reading block. This allows students to have direct reading instruction at their reading level given by classroom teachers, special education teacher, our reading specialist, and educational tutors. This year students in grades 3, 4 and 5 are taking part in a specialty teaching model of instruction. Students travel to grade level teachers for instruction in math, English language arts, and science and social studies. This allows teachers to focus on one curriculum area to ensure depth and mastery of Common Core State Standards. We are fortunate to have specialized instruction to meet the needs of students that have language learning difficulties. Students throughout the town of Reading that meet profile of the program are part of our school. They receive small group instruction and are also integrated into the general education classroom for content area. This program now services students in grades 2-5. Teachers at all grade levels integrate technology into their everyday routines. Students use SMARTBoards, the COW (computers on wheels), iPods and MP3 players. Our PTO has an active role in providing enrichment for our students. The PTO funds fieldtrips (in house and off site), author visits, and school wide assemblies. They also organize our after school JEEP (Joshua Eaton Enrichment Program) program to provide students with activities to keep learning and creativity part of their development. All of these wonderful learning opportunities along with dedicated staff make Joshua Eaton a great place to be every day!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Joshua Eaton Elementary School **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Walter S. Parker Middle School is a New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS) Spotlight School, a Turning Points 2000 School and a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, serving 590 students in grades 6-8, located in Reading, Massachusetts. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The Parker Middle School community strives to maintain a school culture that balances a rigorous and engaging learning community with a child-centered environment that honors the individual talents and challenges of every child. Students are members of grade level teams where they are taught Math, Science, English Language Arts and Social Studies in a six-day rotating schedule. In addition to the core subjects listed above, students participate in the fine and performing arts, wellness classes and enrichment electives. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">In the middle school years, students face some of the most dramatic physical, social and emotional growth of their lives. Thus, it is a priority of this school, in partnership with parents, to teach critical skills and provide the adult guidance that will help students grow to lead confident, responsible and productive lives. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Our commitment to creating learning opportunities extends to teachers. As a staff, we aim to create a collaborative environment that fosters educator growth. Teacher leaders at Parker are trained PLC coaches who lead and facilitate teacher groups that examine student work, research best practices in education, and resolve dilemmas using protocols. Our unique teacher-led professional development model is a testament to our commitment to life-long learning. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Rockwell','serif';">Reading Memorial High School prepares students to develop essential skills and abilities for the 21st century. With an enrollment of 1260 students in grades 9-12, a faculty of over 100 professionals, and state of the art facilities and technological resources, students enjoy learning in student centered environments, featuring such initiatives as project based learning, advisories, online learning opportunities, senior projects, a Bring Your Own Device Pilot, and much more. <span style="font-family: 'Rockwell','serif';">Student learning is advanced in inclusive classroom environments through co-teaching, differentiated course content, and personalized support structures including Freshman Advisory, Upper Connections, and a Math Resource Center. Beyond the classroom, rich co-curricular options abound, including prolific performance groups, sports teams, and dedicated community servants, enabling all students to pursue talents and passions. RMHS is proud to showcase a rich learning community.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">__Middle School__ **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Walter S. Parker Middle School **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Demi','sans-serif';">High School __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Reading Memorial High School **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">8:45-11:15 a.m. ** **__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Option 2 – Workshop Sessions __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">11:15 a.m. Buses Return to Reading Memorial High School **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. __Lunch__ **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">(Field House)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Music provided by Coolidge Middle School Chimes **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';"> under the direction of Cheryl Webster, Teacher, Coolidge Middle School


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">12:30 p.m. __General Session:__ **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">(//Fine and Performing Arts Center)//


 * __<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Emcees __**


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Keynote Speaker **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Dan Meyet **

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">For online version of workshop sessions, go to []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">1:30-3:00 p.m. __Concurrent Workshops__ **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">(various classrooms__)__


 * //__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">Day 2 Friday, April 13, 2012 __//**


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">7:00 a.m. __Continental Breakfast__ **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">(//Cafeteria)//


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">8:00 a.m. __General Session__ **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">(//Fine and Performing Arts Center)//

//<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Your Master and Mistress of Ceremonies for this Institute are // //<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">RMHS students //

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">**Performance** <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">of David Bunten, RMHS Teacher, Assisted by Joe Mulligan, Teacher, <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Coolidge Middle School
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Reading Memorial High School Jazz Ensemble **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';"> under the direction


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Keynote Presentation **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Travis Allen **


 * 9:45-10:00 a.m. Break**


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">10:00-11:00 a.m. __Concurrent Workshop Session A__ ( **//<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Various Classrooms) //


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">11:00-11:15 a.m. Break **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. __Concurrent Workshop Session B__ **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">(//Various Classrooms)//


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">12:15-1:30 p.m. __Lunch__ **//<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">(Field House) //

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">under the direction of David Bunten, RMHS Teacher, Assisted by <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Joe Mulligan, Teacher, Coolidge Middle School
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Music Entertainment provided by the High School Jazz Ensemble **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Bottle of Water <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">AND <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">One of the following sandwiches... <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Turkey Salad on Bulkie Roll <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Veggie Wrap <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Gluten-Free boxed lunch (must be pre-ordered) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Dessert <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Fresh piece of fruit <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Bag of chips <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Blue Bunny Ice Cream
 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">The box lunch includes the following: **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">1:30-2:30 p.m. __Concurrent Workshop Session C__ **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">(Various Classrooms)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">2:30-3:00 p.m. __Closing Session__ **//<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">( //<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">Fine and Performing Arts Center)

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">**Closing Comments**

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif';">**Raffle Prizes (Must be present to win)**