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History eNews from Emerging America - August 9, 2017

Published on Tue, 08/08/2017

Teachers share strategies to make history content accessible to English Learners. Another section of course starts August 25 in Easthampton.
Teachers share strategies to make history content accessible to English Learners. Another section of course starts August 25 in Easthampton.

Emerging America History eNEWS Vol. 4, Issue 28 for August 9, 2017

NEWS

  • New Mass ELA Frameworks now available online.
  • Mass ELA Frameworks Quick Reference Guides.
  • Western Mass History-Social Studies PLC - ALL welcome! - Haymarket Cafe in Northampton 3:30--5:00pm - Sept. 27, Nov. 29, Jan. 24, Mar. 21, and May 16. 2017-2018 theme: “Fostering student engagement in the classroom.” PD as part of each session. Mark your calendars!

EVENTS @ EMERGING AMERICA - Info

How can I support diverse learners?

  • FREE. August 25 8:30-3:30; Sept. 26 3:30-5:30; Nov. 14 3:30-5:30 - “Accessing Inquiry for English Learners through Primary Sources” - Free in part thanks to hosting by Hilltown Cooperative Charter School- Easthampton. Rich Cairn and Albert Mussad. Available for 1 grad credit in History.  REGISTER.
  • October 19 & Nov. 16 - Hudson High School - “Accessing Inquiry for Students with Disabilities through Primary Sources” - Available for 1 grad credit in History. REGISTER.

“Accessing Inquiry” courses meet Mass license renewal requirements for 15-hours PD on students with disabilities or 15-hours PD on English Learners. Link to renewal regulations. Optional 1 Westfield State University grad credit in History available.

Training of Trainers

  • Apply for Sept. 30 CES-TPS Training-of-Trainers (9:00-4:00 - Arlington). Trainees may receive stipends to conduct primary source-based professional development in their districts. Contact rcairn@collaborative.org for details and application–due September 15.

NEW RESOURCES AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

  • TPS Teachers Network - Teachers with experience working with primary sources are welcome to join this network. Create a password and profile, then explore resources, discuss issues, and enjoy!

Featured this week:

Library of Congress Teacher Blog http://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/

  • Five Questions with Sahr Conway-Lance, Historian - esp. on WWI exhibition.
  • Your Students Can Help Archive the Internet. Apply Now!

Library of Congress YouTube Channel

OTHER RECOMMENDED EVENTS - Across Massachusetts and the U.S.

Resources:

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Karen Albano

former History eNews Editor, Emerging America
Karen Albano worked with Emerging America from 2015-2020, contributing to many facets of the program including developing curriculum, improving the accessibility of the website to educators, overseeing social media outreach, and editing the History eNews.