Nov

22

Creating a Culture of Literacy

November 22, 2006 | 2 Comments

Today was a superintendent’s conference day and our entire faculty focused on literacy. It was our privilege to welcome Melvina Phillips, who authored the book, Creating a Culture of Literacy, for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) , as our teacher today.
We talked about literacy across the content areas and focused on literacy strategies that content [...]

Nov

22

Who keeps students safe at school?

November 22, 2006 | 2 Comments

Our superintendent’s conference days were yesterday and today. Yesterday, Superintendent Rinaldi put together a panel of law enforcement experts, along with school personnel and counselors. Our entire district staff was in attendance for discussion about keeping our students safe, what law enforcement has learned about school shootings and how to respond, and what can we [...]

Nov

22

Physical Education Teachers Get Wiki

November 22, 2006 | 2 Comments

Our physical education teachers worked with a staff development specialist from BOCES, Theresa Grey, on wikis, blogs, and YouTube today. They were excited about learning, engaged, and working together to figure out ways to use the technology. They developed a wiki together and overcame any technology snafus that came their way. I can imagine them [...]