April 19, 2022

From the Special Education Department

SPECIAL EDUCATION ESY OPPORTUNITIES

Everett Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and qualified Special Education staff to teach an in-person Special Education Extended School Year Program to our students. This program aims to provide academic support to address learning loss and promote maintenance of skills according to the goals and benchmarks of each students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Click HERE for complete details.

The Special Education Department is also looking for teachers and staff to help run this summer’s EASELS program. EASELS stands for Everett Academy of Students Enrichment for Life Skills.

Click HERE for complete details about the EASELS opportunity.

Opportunities for Staff

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

The district's SELWELL Team will offer Mental Health First Aid training on Saturday, May 21st, in partnership with the Cambridge Health Alliance. The course will help EPS staff members learn to identify and respond to the mental-health needs of our students.

Click HERE for complete details..

MAKE TIME TO MAKE SPACE

In an effort to localize and provide access to multiple robotics and engineering classes, the EPS is creating a working group to collect and set-up the 3D and laser printers in the science department. Creation of this space will eliminate the need for repeat purchases of equipment to support the growing needs of the Robotics and Engineering classes. This working group will also be responsible for equipment maintenance throughout the school year

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SCREENING DAYS

The EPS is forming Screening Teams to administer assessments for incoming Kindergarten through Grade 3 students in advance of the 2022-2023 school year. The team will consist of math and literacy interventionists and elementary teachers who are proficient in administering screening assessments. Each school’s screening team will consult with the building Principal to determine required assessments for the screening days, which may include DIBELs, PELI, Pre-Las, W-APT and Acadience Math assessments.

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HEALTH CURRICULUM REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT

The EPS is forming a working group to review existing, and create new, health curriculum maps for the 2022-2023 school year. Participants will propose and implement changes to existing Health Department maps, create new materials for lesson sharing, and meet with the Health and Wellness Coordinator to discuss progress and to analyze data.

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YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Everett Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, talented yoga Instructor to work with EPS staff after school to help support their physical fitness and mindfulness. This program will be open to all staff.

Click HERE for complete details.

Tech Tip

TOUCHVIEW

If you want to learn how to view your MacBook on TouchView, please click HERE for a video tutorial.

1. Make sure both devices are on the same wifi network (typically, EPS-Teacher)

2. Click on the toggle button in the top right corner of the screen, to the left of the date.

3. Select Screen Mirroring

4. Click on the name of your screen.

5. Select your preference of: Mirror Built in Display or Use as Separate Display

6. To stop sharing your screen, click the circle to the left of the TouchView’s display name.

Screen shot, computer icons, settings page

THE EPS COMMUNITY!

BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 10th

Everett High School is planning to host a blood drive on Tuesday, May 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. Student-interns enrolled in the EHS Science Pathway will help coordinate the drive in partnership with the American Red Cross (ARC). In addition to typical (and greatly appreciated) donations, the ARC is searching for Power Red donors, who must meet specific requirements.

Click HERE for complete details.

Quick Reference to Recent Posts

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Site Coordinators
Academic Teachers
Enrichment Teachers

ED TECH TOOLS

The EPS is pleased to announce that every educator in the district can select a premium subscription from a menu of online products such as Quizlet, Reading A-Z, Raz Plus, Edpuzzle, and Nearpod.

Click HERE to make your choice! Please fill out and submit the form by May 2, 2022.

PATHWAY TO ESL LICENSURE

The EPS is pleased to continue its partnership with Bridgewater State University to offer educators the chance to earn a graduate certificate in ESL. The EPS has negotiated a greatly reduced cost for our teachers, which the district is further subsidizing by 50%. The 12-credit program is 100% online and it includes an MTEL prep class and an MTEL voucher.

Click HERE for complete details.

Questions? Please email Maria Pineda.

PATHWAY TO MODERATE DISABILITY LICENSURE

The EPS has partnered with Endicott College to offer staff and educators the chance to enroll in a Pathway to Moderate Disability Licensure course. It is 100-percent online and includes an MTEL voucher and a Foundations of Reading MTEL Prep Class. There are two courses, one for PreK-8 licensure, the other for grades 9-12. Each course is 15-credits and includes four sections, two in the fall and two in the spring.

Grades 9-12
PreK-8

Questions? Please email Maria Pineda.

HELP GIVE US AN EDGE

The Everett Public Schools is seeking educators and building leaders to help us review the English Learners Curriculum Review Process. EL teachers and Principals and Assistant Principals who utilize and/or have experience with Edge are encouraged to join this effort. Participants will attend two one-hour meetings and complete at least 10 hours of asynchronous work via Canvas.

Click HERE for complete details about this important opportunity.

HIGH VISIBILITY

The English Learner Department is purchasing T-shirts for bilingual educators and staff members to wear at Everett Public Schools (EPS) events so they are easily identifiable for our families seeking language support. If you are bilingual and willing to wear a T-shirt offering language support at any of the EPS events you might attend throughout the year, please complete THIS FORM by Tuesday, April 12th at 12:00 p.m.

IT’S YOUR NEWSLETTER!

Do you have anything that might be suitable for the EPS Staff Newsletter? Good news? Something cool? Something you would like to share with your colleagues? A photo? Please, send it our way for consideration.

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