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Home Educator Resources Initiatives Early Education and Care	Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities-- May 21, Diving Deeper: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects,Taconic High School, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., to register contact Mary Nash, msnash3@gmail.com to register May 16, Next General Science Standards, MCLA, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m, to register contact Mary Nash, msnash3@gmail.com. Past Training Programs -- Diving Deeper: Implementing the 2011 Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in Mathematics and English Language Arts and Literacy April 4, 2012, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 8:30 - 11:30 English Language Arts 12:30 - 12:30 Mathematics ******************************* Smart Goals Training March 7, 2012, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Herberg Middle School Library, 501 Pomerory Avenue, Pittsfield Training for educators in new evaluation system, instructor Karla Baehr, co-sponsored by MA Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.) and DESE **************************** The Berkshire Readiness Center was established in 2009 through a selection process that resulted in six Readiness Centers in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts serves as the lead partner together with Berkshire Coummunity College and many community partners. The core functions of the Readiness Centers are: Core Function #1 - Provide high-quality professional development and instructional services to educators across the state related to: Addressing persistent achievement gaps among different groups of students Addressing the learning needs of different student populations Improving the quality of instruction in STEM courses §Using different types of data more effectively to better assess student progress/performance and continually improve the quality of instruction Improving the quality of early education and out-of-school-time services in Massachusetts Core Function #2** - Convene stakeholders to collaboratively address key education priorities, leverage resources, build statewide capacity, and increase integration and coherence across the education continuum Develop and implement a rigorous and aligned curriculum from early education through higher education Develop and retain an effective, academically capable, diverse, and culturally competent educator workforce §Improve reading proficiency for children from birth through grade three Improve students' readiness for college and career success Increase student engagement and success in STEM fields of study	Events MCLA Presents! The 7th Annual MCLA Blues & Funk Festival 2/3 to 2/4/2012 TWO NIGHT EVENT ...Get the party started Friday night at the Public Eat and Drink at 9:00pm, then the celebration continues Saturday night at 7:30pm in the MCLA Gym... Professional MBA Information Night Murdock Hall Room 218 2/28/2012 at 6:30pm Learn more about the Professional MBA program. Professional MBA Information Session Patrick's Pub 3/20/2012 at 5:00pm Stop in after work for appetizers and to learn more about the Professional MBA Program at MCLA. Masters of Education Information Session Public Eat & Drink 3/21/2012 at 3:30pm Join us after school for appetizers and information about the Masters of Education program at MCLA. Mother Tree Crochet Night Gallery 51 3/22/2012 Thursday March 22, 6-7 p.m. : Crochet a root for the Mother Tree, and add your voice to this growing artwork. Beginner and expert crocheters welcome! News 12/14/2011 Gateway Cities Agenda for Schools Governor Patrick outlines Gateway Cities Agenda for closing achievement gaps in education. 11/30/2011 Convenient Classrooms MCLA will offer spring courses at a newly established facility in downtown Pittsfield. The Education Center at Conte, inside the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building, is part of a unique agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration. 06/16/2011 McCann Teacher Presented Berkshire Educator Award Cynthia Roper-Patenaude, an English Teacher from McCann, receives first annual award 01/19/2011 Classroom Success New teachers in Berkshire County who instruct grades K-12 are participating in a free induction program designed to assist them with organizing a successful academic year with their students.
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