Saturday, November 22, 2014

Fwd: Happy Thanksgiving from NELMS



-- Gary Ackerman, Ph.D.


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From: nelms@nelms.org
Date: November 20, 2014 at 8:40:22 AM EST
To: "Dr. Gary L. Ackerman" <gary@hackscience.net>
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving from NELMS
Reply-To: NELMS <nelms@nelms.org>

November 20, 2014 Happy Thanksgiving
nelms logo

thanksgiving greeting

NELMS and Keys to Literacy Fall Literacy Event:
Essential Literacy Instruction for Middle
School Teachers

December 8, 2014 and January 7, 2015
Wyndham Andover Boston
Andover, MA

A  small investment in your time can result in developing student literacy skills that will last a lifetime.
Join us on December 8, 2014 and January 7, 2015 for our workshop series – Essential Literacy Instruction for Middle School Teachers and learn how to immediately apply instructional strategies needed to develop effective student thinking, reading, and writing skills. These strategies are based on the most current research and give educators the tools they need to implement the Common Core.
The workshop series consists of four instructional routines – Comprehension, Close Reading, Content Writing, and Argument Writing. Discounts are available for attending multiple sessions or having multiple teachers attend from the same district.
Each day consists of two day-long instructional workshop options. Attend one or both days.

For more information and/or to register please click here.

 

NELMS Middle Level Scheduling Workshops

ARE YOU…
Challenged by your schedule?
Looking for ways to create a schedule that "works" for your particular school?
Then NELMS Scheduling Workshops are designed for you!

Attend this workshop to:
gain information about components of a middle school schedule
look at a variety of schedule types
think about the pluses and minuses of your current schedule
take time to identify your school's non-negotiables
identify priorities
share challenges and solutions with colleagues
begin the work of revitalizing your schedule

December 5, 2014–Littleton Middle School, Littleton, MA – SOLD OUT!

January 23, 2015–Medomak Middle School, Waldoboro, ME

February 6, 2015–Essex Middle School, Essex Junction, VT

April 9, 2015–East Lyme Middle School, Niantic, CT
For more information about these workshops and/or to register please click here.

 

scan of wizardNELMS Branded Clothing

For the Annual Conference this year the NELMS theme was "Magic in the Middle". Now you can own a bit of 'magic' with the purchase of a tee shirt, polo shirt, or fleece jacket with "Magic in the Middle" sewn on.
Click here to go to the NELMS bookstore and check out the styles.

 

Scholarship opportunity from Walden University

Are you considering earning your bachelors, masters or doctoral degree online?
NOW is the perfect time to consider Walden University!
10% discount for NELMS members!
Limited time only: Scholarships are available for NEW students who enroll and start classes between July 14 and Dec 31, 2014*!
• No application fee • Free transfer of credit evaluation • Rolling admissions
For a complete list of degrees offered at Walden University CLICK HERE.
If you would like to receive information about a program and learn more about the available scholarships, CLICK HERE to request information or contact your Walden representative Kim LaMontagne, at Kimberly.lamontagne@waldenu.edu or call 603-479-2415

Essential Literacy Instruction for Middle School Teachers
NELMS &
Keys to Literacy
Andover, MA
December 8, 2014
&
January 7, 2015
To learn more
click here

 

34th Annual Conference
Providence, RI
March 23 & 24, 2015
To learn more
click here

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Fwd: Literacy Conference and Scheduling Workshops available



-- Gary Ackerman, Ph.D.


Begin forwarded message:

From: nelms@nelms.org
Date: November 13, 2014 at 9:26:07 AM EST
To: "Dr. Gary L. Ackerman" <gary@hackscience.net>
Subject: Literacy Conference and Scheduling Workshops available
Reply-To: NELMS <nelms@nelms.org>

November 13, 2014 blast e-mail
nelms logo

NELMS and Keys to Literacy Fall Literacy Event:
Essential Literacy Instruction for Middle
School Teachers

December 8, 2014 and January 7, 2015
Wyndham Andover Boston
Andover, MA

A  small investment in your time can result in developing student literacy skills that will last a lifetime.
Join us on December 8, 2014 and January 7, 2015 for our workshop series – Essential Literacy Instruction for Middle School Teachers and learn how to immediately apply instructional strategies needed to develop effective student thinking, reading, and writing skills. These strategies are based on the most current research and give educators the tools they need to implement the Common Core.
The workshop series consists of four instructional routines – Comprehension, Close Reading, Content Writing, and Argument Writing. Discounts are available for attending multiple sessions or having multiple teachers attend from the same district.
Each day consists of two day-long instructional workshop options. Attend one or both days.

For more information and/or to register please click here.

 

NELMS Middle Level Scheduling Workshops

ARE YOU…
Challenged by your schedule?
Looking for ways to create a schedule that "works" for your particular school?
Then NELMS Scheduling Workshops are designed for you!

Attend this workshop to:
gain information about components of a middle school schedule
look at a variety of schedule types
think about the pluses and minuses of your current schedule
take time to identify your school's non-negotiables
identify priorities
share challenges and solutions with colleagues
begin the work of revitalizing your schedule

December 5, 2014–Littleton Middle School, Littleton, MA – SOLD OUT!

January 23, 2015–Medomak Middle School, Waldoboro, ME

February 6, 2015–Essex Middle School, Essex Junction, VT

April 9, 2015–East Lyme Middle School, Niantic, CT
For more information about these workshops and/or to register please click here.

 

scan of wizardNELMS Branded Clothing

For the Annual Conference this year the NELMS theme was "Magic in the Middle". Now you can own a bit of 'magic' with the purchase of a tee shirt, polo shirt, or fleece jacket with "Magic in the Middle" sewn on.
Click here to go to the NELMS bookstore and check out the styles.

 

Scholarship opportunity from Walden University

Are you considering earning your bachelors, masters or doctoral degree online?
NOW is the perfect time to consider Walden University!
10% discount for NELMS members!
Limited time only: Scholarships are available for NEW students who enroll and start classes between July 14 and Dec 31, 2014*!
• No application fee • Free transfer of credit evaluation • Rolling admissions
For a complete list of degrees offered at Walden University CLICK HERE.
If you would like to receive information about a program and learn more about the available scholarships, CLICK HERE to request information or contact your Walden representative Kim LaMontagne, at Kimberly.lamontagne@waldenu.edu or call 603-479-2415

Essential Literacy Instruction for Middle School Teachers
NELMS &
Keys to Literacy
Andover, MA
December 8, 2014
&
January 7, 2015
To learn more
click here

 

34th Annual Conference
Providence, RI
March 23 & 24, 2015
To learn more
click here

Join us on Facebook and Twitter

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Nature of Learning

Every few months, I find this summary a good reminder of the nature of the brains that enter our classrooms on a daily basis:



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