A Busy Summer Presented by: Adam Lindstrom District Supervisor of Elementary Education K-5 Anthony Scotto Director of Curriculum & Instruction December 16, 2014 Summer 2014  Summer Literacy Program  Summer Institute for Professional Development Summer Literacy Program  Students recommended by teachers and principals  Incoming 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders  Our teachers o Mrs. Casaletto, Mrs. Scali, Mrs. Rieder, Mrs. Shubsda, Mrs. Mayo, & Mrs. Buscio  45 students attended A Typical Day  Reading and Writing activities. o Guided reading, phonics and fluency, read to someone/self, vocabulary and journal writing activities.  Themes o summer, oceans, animals, reader’s theatre  Reading A-Z resources  Daily checklist (Daily 5) Summer Literacy Program Feedback Very positive...  “My daughter came home everyday excited to share what she learned.”  “My child benefited so much from the program, thank you for the opportunity!”  “When my child says that he would rather go to the literacy program than camp…….you know it was the right fit.”  “Love the idea of this program. My child doesn't always like school, but she really enjoyed this program.” Special Thanks To ... Jetty Rock Foundation Wintrod Family Foundation Summer Institute for Professional Development      Goal Application Process July & August Voluntary Professional Growth Opportunities Programs Offered           Enhancing Planning & Prep Enhancing Classroom Environment Enhancing Instruction BYOD Learning Management System Smart Boards Intro. to Google Reading A-Z Close Reading & Argumentative Writing (Grades 6-12) Microsoft Word Programs Offered        IEP Development Document-Based Questions Battle of the Books Literature Circles Intro. to Close Reading (Grades K-5) Microsoft Excel Advanced Google Great News!  174 staff members voluntarily attended the sessions;  9 (of the 17) sessions were run by teaching staff;  Excellent feedback… Sample Feedback Statements       “The resources were extremely valuable…” “I think this will be great to use during guided reading…” “I plan to use this in my classroom…” “Can’t wait to try it…” “Gave me skills and methods to improve writing IEPs…” “I really needed this refresher….thank you..” Summer 2015  Future donations  Continued program for students  Increased number of… o o o Workshop offerings Staff presenters Attendees