Staff Newsletter » May 17, 2022

May 17, 2022

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Equity and Inclusion Survey

 

Welcome to the Everett Public Schools Equity and Inclusion Survey!

In this survey, the Everett Public Schools (EPS) is interested in your thoughts on the district's continuing efforts to provide equitable opportunities and a welcoming environment to students, parents, and staff of diverse ethnicities, races, cultures, genders, sexualities, religions, abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, and all other identities.  We value our differences and their power to bring us closer and strengthen our community.

This study is for research purposes only.  All information and responses will be maintained on a confidential basis by Hanover Research, and will be reported to the district in an anonymized form (i.e., your name and identifying information such as race and gender will not be shared with the district or tied to your responses). So, please feel free to be candid in your responses.

Keep in mind that you should not use your name or divulge any identifying information in your open-ended responses. 

Use the quick and easy link above to complete the survey. Thank you for your participation!

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Collage of Celtics-related photos inside the Lafayette School
The Lafayette School Honors Walter Cardillo
The Lafayette School held a Green Day in memory of educator Walter Cardillo, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23rd. Mr. Cardillo was a Boston Celtics season-ticket holder, and he loved sharing his  passion for the C’s with his wife, Denise, and their daughters, Kim and Kristina. Lafayette students and staff wore green on Tuesday, May 3rd and decorated the school lobby with Celtics-related artwork. It was a great way for the Lafayette community to remember Mr. Cardillo.
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A screen shot of Gladys Valle, smiling widely

Congratulations, Dr. Valle

A shout-out to Everett High School English Learner Department Head Gladys Valle for completing her doctoral studies at Northeastern University. Dr. Valle successfully defended her dissertation, "¡Hacia Adelante! Building Resiliency in English Learners.” Dr. Valle is now one of the 7% of latino/as that hold a doctorate level degree. We are so incredibly proud of her.
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Opportunities for Staff

DEVENS SCHOOL SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

The Everett Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and qualified Special Education staff to lead the in-person Summer Session Program at the Devens School. This program aims to provide social/emotional and academic support to promote and maintain academic skill and social emotional development  according to the goals and benchmarks of each students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Crisis Management Plans (ICMP).

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SELWELL CURRICULUM TEAM
The EPS is seeking educators to join the PreK - 2nd grade SELWELL Curriculum Team. Members of this team will support Central Administration and school leaders in selecting and implementing a Social, Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, scope and sequence, and implementation framework for the 2022-2023 school year. We are seeking master teachers who have demonstrated interest in Social and Emotional Learning, and who are experts in analyzing formative assessment data including, but not limited to, DIBELs, ACCESS for ELs, MCAS and i-ready. As an objective of this teams’ work, we are seeking creative problem solvers who can evaluate and select a SELWELL curriculum platform with formative progress measures, develop protocols for school-teams to examine student SELWELL data, and consult on criteria for tiered interventions with Professional Support Staff. 

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEEDBACK

As part of its continuing efforts to provide relevant and sought-after professional development opportunities, the EPS has developed a survey. Please take some time to give us your opinions so we can make informed decisions.

Click HERE to complete the survey.

SERVE AS A CURATE PANELIST!
High quality instructional materials are essential to student learning. When combined with effective instruction, they can also promote racial equity. CURATE (Curriculum Ratings by Teachers) convenes panels of Massachusetts teachers to evaluate and rate instructional materials to support district and school decision-making. Panelists consider the extent to which curricula are usable for teachers, are aligned to Massachusetts standards, and support culturally responsive instruction. If you have an interest in high-quality curriculum and a passion for racial equity, then we are eager to partner with you!
For Fall 2022, CURATE panels will focus on the following subjects and grade levels:

  • Digital Literacy and Computer Science, K-12
  • English/Language Arts, 9-12
  • Science, K-8

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification listed. This should not be the case, and anyone interested is encouraged to apply. This year, preference will be given to Massachusetts teachers who consistently:

  • Build deep, meaningful relationships with students.
  • Believe in empowering students through evidence-based instruction.
  • Affirm students’ identities and work towards removing inequities.
  • Are committed to learning and being advocates for the use of high-quality curricular materials
  • Are experts in curriculum development, alignment, and/or selection

 
Panelists will receive a baseline stipend of $700, plus $250 per curriculum that the panel reviews. Teachers of color are highly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is June 30, 2022. APPLY HERE