Wellesley Public Schools40 Kingsbury StreetWellesley, Massachusetts 02481

Bella T. WongSuperintendent of Schools

Superintendent’s Bulletinhttp://www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.htm

Bulletin #26March 26, 2010

The Superintendent’s Bulletin is posted weekly on Fridays on our website. It provides timely, relevant information about meetings, professional development opportunities, curriculum and program development, grant awards, and school committee news. The bulletin is also the official vehicle for job postings. Please

read the bulletin regularly and use it to inform colleagues of meetings and other school news.

Wednesday 03/31 Deadline for submitting Flexible Spending Account receipts from 2009Friday 04/02 Good Friday -- No SchoolMonday 04/05 Annual Town Meeting Begins

Calendar

Graduate Course Reimbursement Course reimbursement funding of $22,500 is available to distribute in FY11 among qualified teachers for graduate course work which is done as part of a master's degree program to fulfill that teacher's obligations for the Massachusetts educators professional license and for course work required to achieve the next stage of licensure culminating in a professional license. To apply for this course reimbursement, please send--by June 1, 2010--the following to Valerie Spruill:•your name •evidence of your enrollment in an applicable master/doctoral degree program •name and description of the course •evidence of cost of the course •proof of payment (VISA/MC) •transcript. You will be notified of the amount awarded to you by July 1, 2010.

Apply Now to Enroll Children of Non Resident WTA Members in Wellesley Schools Deadline: May 1, 2010

Children of teachers or nurses residing outside Wellesley shall be entitled to attend Wellesley Public Schools without charge for tuition on a space available basis. (Article 12, WTA Unit A Contract).

If you are interested in this benefit in the 2010-11 school year, please contact Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us. Include your child/ren’s name, birth date, and current grade level.

Looking Ahead to 2010-11 Are you Interested in a Job Share? a Transfer? Teachers with PTS who would like to request a job share position or a transfer in the 2010-2011 school year must notify Carol Gregory (carol_gregory@wellesley.k12.ma.us) in writing by May 1.

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Inquiring Minds Project 2010For K-8 Teachers: Two four-credit graduate courses through the Boston University School of Education. Coursees are intended to improve participants’ science content knowledge, provide a model for how to use inquiry-based methods for instruction, and help build participants’ confidence in their ability to teach science.SC 533: Immersion in Green Energy SC 534: Immersion in Global Energy DistributionPre-immersion sessions Fridays, 4:30-7:30 pm Pre-Immersion sessions Mondays, 4:30 - 7:30 pmMay 14, 21, and June 11, 18, 25 May 17, 24, and June 7, 14, 21Immersion session: Immersion Session:July 12-23, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm July 12-23, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCall back sessions (2 fall; 2 spring) Call back sessions (2 fall; 2 spring)Course meetings held at Boston University. Except for registration fee, tuition is funded (from a Massachusetts State STEM initiative) and a stipend provided. This is a collaborative project between Boston University, Northeastern University, and Wheelock College. For more information, contact Peter Garick (617/353-4735) garik@bu.edu or Diana Cheng, dianasc@bu.edu

Professional Development Primary Source Summer Institutes 2010As members of Primary Source, we have the opportunity to participate in a variety of summer institutes that are described below. We are guaranteed ten reserved seats in the institutes. This means ten total seats, NOT ten seats for each institute. If you are interested in attending

an institute, please contact Janice Gross indicating which institute you are interested in attending. Spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The registration deadline is April 16, but earlier is always better. Full course descriptions and pertinent information were published in Bulletins 23, 24, and 25 (March 5, 12, 19). Course titles appear below.

Latin American Rhythms: History, Culture, and Politics Especially for educators in grades 6-12

Teaching for Global Understanding in the 21st Century Open to all K-12 educators

East Asian Stories and Places: China, Japan, and Korea Especially for educators in grades K-7

Democratic Vistas: Civic Life, History, and American Art

The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China Open to all K-12 educators

Spring Social Studies Seminar Series 1 Inservice Credit or 15 PDPsSeminars designed to enrich content understanding and model use of thematic approaches to social studies. Teachers will participate in post-seminar discussions to utilize content and pedagogy in preparation for the system-wide curriculum review. Remaining seminars in this year’s series:Thursday, April 8, 2010 Race in Latin America Zach Morgan3:00 pm Boston CollegeThursday, April 15, 2010 TBD3:00 pm

Each three-hour seminar will be held in the Wellesley High School library -- followed by discussion for an additional 45 - 60 minutes. Teachers may choose how they will earn 1 in-service credit or 15 PDPs:

• Pathway 1 = attend three (3) seminars and discussion, complete homework assignments and create a project or lesson plan utilizing the materials or information presented during the seminar.

• Pathway 2 = attend all four (4) seminars and discussion, and complete homework readings.To Register for each seminar, please contact Janice_Gross@wellesley.k12.ma.us.

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Additional Teaching With Technology Series OfferingsThe SMART Board interactive whiteboard is a touch-sensitive display that connects to your computer and digital projector. Using a finger, you can control computer applications, write notes, search the Internet, and annotate and save your work. The SMART Notebook software is an application that lets you add interactivity to lessons through an array of powerful education tools and resources. Attend this three-hour workshop to learn the basics of how to use the SMART Board and the Notebook software in your classroom to engage students in hands-on interactive learning. This is an Intro Workshop.

Beginning SMART Board Training Beginning SMART Board Training for Elementary Teachers for Middle School and High School TeachersMay 5, 2010, 3:30 - 6:30 pm April 14, 2010, 3:30 - 6:30 pmMiddle School Mac Lab 300 Middle School Mac Lab 300Instructor: Jackie Hoglund Instructor: Sondra Hamilton

Advanced Workshop:Prerequisite: Previous hands-on training using basic SMART Board tools and Notebook software. Attend this three-hour workshop to learn advanced skills and online resources for using the SMART Board toolbar and for creating SMART Notebooks incorporating media, graphics, links, etc., to enhance a lesson or unit of study.

Advanced SMART Board Training Advanced SMART Board Trainingfor Elementary Teachers for Middle School and High School TeachersMay 12, 2010, 3:30 - 6:30 pm May 19, 2010, 3:30 - 6:30 pmMiddle School Mac Lab 300 Middle School Mac Lab 300Instructor: Brian Allieri Instructor: Ranjani Sriram

Summer 2010 Professional Development Our full catalog of Professional Development Courses offered during Summer 2010 is posted as a downloadable pdf from the Professional Development section of the Wellesley Public Schools website.

www.wellesley.k12.ma.us

The full catalog of 2010-2011 courses for fall, winter and spring will be posted separately before the end of this school year.

Massachusetts Teachers Retirement SystemSpring Information Seminars

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 9:00 am - 5:00 pmAn all-day, comprehensive retirement planning program, The Next Chapter is designed for MTRS members who are planning to retire in the next 5 to 15 years, but is open to all interested members. Expert speakers will address retirement issues, including financial and estate planning, Social Security and Medicare, your MTRS benefits.

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Empowering Multicultural Initiatives (E.M.I.) Summer 2010 Course Schedule

EMIOne:Anti‐RacistTeachingPractices‐TalkingaboutRaceThis36hour‐3creditgraduatecourseisdesignedforeducatorswhowanttoexpandtheirunderstandingofhowrace,ethnicityandotherformsofmarginalizationimpactlearningandachievement.Section # A: July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 and 22, from 8:30 - 3:30 - Course#S10ARTPASection # B: July 26 and 28, August 2, 4, 9 and 11, from 8:30 - 3:30 - Course#S10ARTPB

EMICourseforAdministrators:UnderstandingDiscriminationandItsEffectsonAcademicAchievementThis24hour‐2creditcourseisdesignedtobringtogetheradministrators(newandexperienced)toformacohortgrouptoshareideasoncreating/supportingschoolenvironmentsthatsupporttheacademicachievementandengagementofallstudents.June 28, June 30, July 7, from 8:30-4:00, and October 6 from 12:00 - 4:00 - Course#S10CA

New 12-hour (1 credit) courses for summer 2010

Anti‐racist/Anti‐biasCurriculumandConversationsThiscourseisforeducatorsinterestedinprovidingacourse,aminiunitand/oraconcentratedexaminationofanti‐racism/antibiasfortheirstudents.July 20 and 22 from 8:30 - 3:30 - Course#S10ARABC

DifficultConversations:TalkingAboutRaceandRacismwithStudents,Colleagues,andParents/GuardiansThiscoursedesignedtohelpeducatorsdevelopabetterunderstandingofwaystoaddressandrespondtoissuesofraceandracismonapersonalandprofessionallevel.July 6 and 9 from 8:30 - 3:30 -Course#S10DC

UnderstandingSelf‐Efficacy:HelpingStudentsDoTheirBestWorkThiscoursewillprovideparticipantswithanopportunitytoexploreconceptssuchaspraise,feedback,effectiveeffortandself‐confidencewithparticularattentiontotheimpactonstudentsofcolor.July 12 and 15 from 8:30 - 3:30 - Course#S10USE

UsingMulticulturalLiteratureandMediatoAffirmIdentityThiscourseisdesignedtoencourageK‐12educatorstorecognizetheconnectionbetweenapositivesenseofselfandacademicachievement.July 6 and 8 from 8:30 - 3:30 - Course#S10UML

Thesecourseswillequipparticipantswithresourcesandskillsthatwillincreasetheirabilitytoengagewithstudents,parents,othereducatorsandadministratorsaroundtopicsrelatedtoraceandacademic

achievement.

Toregister,pleasecontactJaniceGross.Registration deadline is April 27.OptionalgraduatecreditsareavailablefromFraminghamStateCollegefor$65percredit.

Acoursemaybecanceledduetolowenrollment.ForadditionalinformationcontactElliSternatelli.stern@comcast.net

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Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)Extensive training in Applied Behavorial Analysis, data collection and management, and Functional BehavorialAssessments mandatory. School and or home based experience working with elementary and middleschool-aged children necessary. Send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference to Personnel, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

Long Term Substitute Elementary Physical Education TeacherMay 3 to June 30, 2010.Salary is $166.76 per day.Send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts, and licensure to Toni_Duval@wellesley.k12.ma.usor mail to: Personnel, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

Positions Available

WINGS'10 Academic and Enrichment Summer Program Positions:

Regular Education Teaching Assistants -- 4 Weeks 7/6/10-7/30/10 AM Academic Courses Teaching Assistants for the academic classes ($18/hr or current rate) to teach in the AM (8:30-11:30) session. Candidates must be experienced teaching either math or literacy. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with WPS grade level learning goals and who have experience working with students with special needs.

Student Assistants -- 4 Weeks 7/6/10-7/30/10A limited number of Student Assistants ($10/hr ) to work in enrichment classes in the AM (8:30-11:30) and/or the PM (12:00-3:00) sessions. Preference will be given to high school and college students who have worked in WINGS in the past or who are children of Wellesley staff. Read the description of the courses at www.wellesley.k12.ma.us (click on programs) and indicate in your letter of application which courses you think your skills/talents/experience match.

Nursing coverage for all summer programs 7/1/10-8/6/10Registered nurse(s) ($39.49/hr.) Preference will be given to current WPS nurses and others who have worked in WINGS in the past.

Secretary -- 7/6/10-7/30/10Responsibilities will include tracking and recording student attendance for each of the four time periods a day, managing all incoming phone calls, helping to maintain attendance and weekly time sheets, helping to support the needs of up to 70 adults.

Preschool Special Education Positions 7/1/10-8/6/10

Lead Preschool Teachers for P.A.W.S. Summer '10Lead teachers for both the four and six week programs. Master's degree and DESE licenses in both early childhood education and special education required, expertise in using Applied Behavior Analysis as a teaching methodology is required for the six week long program. Preference will be given to current WPS employees.

Preschool Teaching Assistants and ParaprofessionalsTeaching assistants ($18/hr or current rate) must have experience in working with preschool aged children with special needs. Paraprofessionals ($25/hr or current rate) must have expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis. Current WPS employees should state their current rate of pay in their letter of application.

Therapists for WINGS'10 and P.A.W.S. (Preschool at Wellesley Schools) 7/1/10-8/6/10Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists ($45/hr). Certification and experience required. Preference will be given to current and former WPS employees.

Send a formal letter of application and current resume to Dr. Gretchen Bravacos, 63 Hastings St., Wellesley, MA 02481 or via email at wings@bach.wellesley.k12.ma.us

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Elementary Special Education Positions Special Education Teacher Positions 7/1/10-8/6/10Special Education Teachers ($39.49/hr) to teach students with language-based learning disabilities in grades 2-5. The position is part-time (8:30-11:30) each morning for six weeks. Training and experience teaching reading, written language and math skills to students with disabilities is necessary and Moderate Special Needs certification is preferred.

Lead Teachers for Full Day Six Week Program 7/1/10-8/6/10Lead Teachers ($39.49/hr) to lead small group lessons for students with intensive special needs. Other duties include consulting with academic and enrichment teachers, providing guidance to teaching assistants, overseeing students' schedules, etc. Training and experience teaching students with intensive disabilities is necessary and Severe Needs certification is preferred.

Lead Teachers for Full Day Six Week Program 7/1/10-8/6/10Lead Teachers ($39.49/hr) to lead small group lessons for students on the Autism Spectrum. Other duties include consulting with academic and enrichment teachers, providing guidance to teaching assistants, overseeing students' schedules, etc. Training and experience teaching students with autism is necessary and Severe Needs certification is preferred. Teaching Assistants for Four and Six Week ProgramsTeaching assistants ($18 an hour or current rate of pay) to support students with disabilities in special education classes and in some academic, enrichment, and recreational activities for both the AM (8:30-11:30) and the PM (12:00-3:00) sessions. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently working in WPS, with training in elementary education, special education, or related field and/or experience with students with disabilities.

Send a letter of interest and a current resume to Ms. Beth Brown, 40 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA, 02481

The Wellesley Middle School would like to hire a speech and language pathologist for its summer school. The speech and language pathologist would work with individuals and groups of middle school students on their language and social skill development. The summer school runs from July 1 to August 6. This is a 20 hour a week position. The rate for this position is $45/hr. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to: Jeff_Williams@wellesley.k12.ma.us or mail to: Personnel, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

Middle School Summer SchoolJuly 1 - August 6, 2010