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September 6, 2024

Volume 4, Issue 3

AllOne Health INSIGHTS Newsletter
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Reminder from the Technology Office
Enroll in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)  
 
The Everett Public Schools has unveiled a new security measure: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), which provides an added layer of protection to your accounts. This measure is essential for safeguarding our systems against unauthorized access and ensuring the safety of our educational environment. If you have any questions or need further assistance, email Tech Support. 
 
MFA User’s Guide
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Flier featuring text and a pear logo
Pear Review PD
Workshop Begins September 25, 2024
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The EPS Scene
September 3, 2024, Professional Development

Informal photos of teachers participating in a professional development session

CKLA and iReady Training for first-grade teachers, hosted by the Whittier School.
 
Teachers standing and interacting with each other as part of a modeling exercise
 
ELA and ESL teachers engage in a modeling activity during a session on Strategies for Reading Complex Text led by WriteBoston. During this exercise, teachers rotated partners with the aim of developing more refined and stronger summaries of a text they had read.
 
 
Large group photo, music teachers inside a music room

Let’s just say it: The EPS started the year off on the right note! Pictured above, music teachers are shown as part of the professional development session they attended at Everett High School.
 
 
teachers in a classroom, engaged in professional development
 
EPS middle school ELA teachers participated in an engaging session entitled ‘Connecting Webb's Depth of Knowledge Amplify ELA.’ The session was run by Instructional Coach Ben Francavilla. In addition to learning how to make classroom work more rigorous for students, teachers were given time to collaborate and plan a week's worth of lessons applying the concepts reviewed by Mr. Francavilla.

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Something Worth Sharing
Productive Struggle

The following was included in the Grade 6-8 Newsletter written by K-8 Director of ELA and Literacy Louise DeSisto about the idea of productive struggle. We wanted to share it with everyone:

You may think the term “productive struggle” is an oxymoron, but when used properly it can make a world of difference in what our students achieve. We want to go beyond giving our students the correct answer; we want them to get to that answer on their own. That does not mean we are not there for our students to provide encouragement and necessary scaffolds. It just means we believe our students are capable. Productive struggle helps students to develop strong habits of the mind including perseverance, active learning and flexible thinking. I encourage you to read and reflect on the article, What is Productive Struggle? from the University of San Diego.
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MTEL Vouchers
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) has free vouchers for staff members who are planning on taking an MTEL test in 2024-2025. To obtain one, simply email Michael Minucci with the name and cost of the MTEL you are scheduled to take.
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