May 24, 2022
Congratulations, Dr. Seiders!
Congratulations to Everett High School science teacher Anna Seiders for successfully earning a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts on May 13th.
Dr. Seiders’ dissertation was entitled “The Effects of Immersive Teacher STEM Career Experiences on High School Teacher and Student STEM Career Awareness and Student STEM Attitudes: A Case Study.” The dissertation explores how STEM domain teachers incorporate career awareness within the classroom. This is especially essential for attracting our underrepresented minority students into STEM college and careers post-high school. As Dr. Seiders asks, “If students don't know what they're options are, how can they pursue it?”
A further shout-out is due to Dr.. Seiders for traveling to Romania during April vacation to work with Ukrainian refugees.
ENGLISH LEARNER FAMILY NIGHT
Pictured here are the bilingual Everett Public Schools (EPS) teachers, staff members, and administrators who helped make last week’s district-wide English Learner Family Night a huge success. The staff members wore color-coded T-shirts indicating what language they speak, helping families enjoy everything the event had to offer. Family members met educators, connected with social service providers and community-based organizations, and learned about EPS programs. Food was provided by the Chicken and Rice Guys and Richie’s Slush.
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Give Us Your Thoughts!
SELWELL SURVEY
As the EPS forms a SELWELL Curriculum Team, and frames its work, it has developed a brief, four-question survey to obtain the perspectives of PreK-Grade 2 teachers, interventionists, and building leaders. The survey, which takes 5-7 minutes to complete, will give us valuable insight into what goals the EPS should set for fiscal year 2023.
Click HERE to complete the brief survey.
W.I.N. BLOCK SURVEY
As part of the district’s ongoing efforts to fully maximize our W.I.N. Blocks, it is seeking your input. What works? What obstacles do you encounter? What resources did you utilize? What can we improve? What PD can we offer to support W.I.N. Blocks?
Please, click HERE to give us your invaluable feedback.
From the Department of Human Resources
CITY OF EVERETT INSURANCE RATES
These updated rates are reflected on the EPS website under the Human Resources/Benefits & Resources tab.
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Opportunities for Staff
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Due to high demand, LearnLaunch, with support from DESE, is adding two additional workshops on “Supporting Social-Emotional Regulation at the End of the Year.” Educators serving students of any grade level can plan now to support students during the predictable moments of dysregulation that the end of the school year brings. These free, 90-minute, virtual workshops are designed to help educators reflect on existing structures and systems in their school or district and explore opportunities for interventions. The additional workshops will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 and Thursday, June 2. All of LearnLaunch’s upcoming events are listed here.LIBRARY TOURS
Any EPS K-5 teachers interested in tours at the Parlin Memorial Library, please email Children’s Librarian, Ashley Kempkes at [email protected] to set up a date and time. This is a great way to get students to understand what the library has to offer, as well as get them familiar with the space. During the tour, Ashley will teach students about our physical materials and online offerings, how to get a library card, and how to check out materials. Additionally, students will learn about upcoming summer programs. Ashley can also adapt this program to a Zoom format. Book your visit today.Click HERE for complete details.
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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Quick Reference to Additional Openings & Opportunities
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).
Click HERE for complete details.
EL SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
The EHS EL Department is in search of a Site Supervisor to plan and oversee two summer programs: Summer English Learner Academy and Virtual Credit Recovery Program for English Learners.
Click HERE for complete details.
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.
INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIP
Click HERE for complete details and deadlines. For any questions and application submissions please contact Director of Remote Learning and Instruction Anne Auger.
TEACHER MENTORS
The EPS is seeking Teaching Mentors for the 2022-2023 school year. Mentors will be responsible for coaching and supporting EPS teachers who are pursuing professional teacher status.
Click HERE for complete details.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
The district's SELWELL Team will offer Mental Health First Aid training on Saturday, May 21st, in partnership with the Cambridge Health Alliance. The course will help EPS staff members learn to identify and respond to the mental-health needs of our students. Eleven (11) staff members have signed up for the training, and eight spots were still available as of April 27th.
Click HERE for complete details..
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
PATHWAY TO ESL LICENSURE
The EPS is pleased to continue its partnership with Bridgewater State University to offer educators the chance to earn a graduate certificate in ESL. The EPS has negotiated a greatly reduced cost for our teachers, which the district is further subsidizing by 50%. The 12-credit program is 100% online and it includes an MTEL prep class and an MTEL voucher. Click HERE for complete details.
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