Northeast Regional Readiness Center
Workshops and Events
NRRC Higher Education PARCC Conversations: Feb-Apr 2012: Each of the public higher education institutions in the Northeast region will be convening Campus Engagement Teams to discuss the definition of college ready.
NRRC Regional Common Core Workshops, March 13th (Lowell), March 14th (Salem): Workshops provided by practitioners and faculty members to explore implementation and priority strategies for Common Core Standards instruction. Contact cshaw@salemstate.edu for more information
NRRC Common Core Workshops for Administrators, March 2nd (ELA) , March 4th (Math), Chelmsford, registration coming soon.
DESE Diving Deeper into the Common Core for Mathematics (train the trainer), February 1, 2012: NRRC is collaborating with the DESE to provide the next level of support for districts implementing the Common Core State Curriculum Standards. Plesae contact Christine Shaw if you are interested in attending and helping faciliate workshops in the Northeast Region cshaw@salemstate.edu
DESE Diving Deeper into the Common Core for ELA and Literacy (train the trainer), January 20, 2012: COMPLETED. 15 trainers attended from NRRC. Workshops will be offered in Feb/Mar 2012 cshaw@salemstate.edu
MEPA computer based Assessment System, January, 20 2012: COMPLETED: 26 participants trained in the MEPA computer based assessment tool.
BEST Workshop for Higher Educaiton Faculty January 9, 2012: COMPLETED Museum of Science BEST participating colleges and universities will be meeting to review new unit and share best practices for impelmenting engineering activities into science, mathematics and educator preparation course work at the college level. For more information on MOS and EiE please visit their webpage. http://www.mos.org/eie/
Executive Committee Meeting December 13, 2011: COMPLETED NRRC Executive Committee is meeting at 10 am to review regional proposals, update on activities, and discuss state agency initatives. For more information contact Christine.
Elementary Education Science workshop December 2: COMPLETED. Salem State University in partnership with the Museum of Sciencehosted a workshop on Engineering is Elementary. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the engineering frameworks, learn hands on lab activities and receive a free EiE teachers guide. If you would like information about up coming EiE workshops please contact marthahass@gmail.com for more information.
The Journey To Literacy Begins at Birth...and Continues in Many Languages, November 30, 2011: with Reach Out and Read doctors Perri Klass MD, Mariana Glusman MD, Marilyn Augustyn MD; speaker Susana Carella, MS; and workshops with Sarah DeMedeiros and Raising a Reader staff. $25 registration fee. Program will be held at NECC Haverhill Campus. More information: HERE
Elementary Education Science workshop November 17:COMPLETED. 18 participants Contact marthahass@gmail.com for more information
Pre-K Standards Train the Trainer November 10: Train the trainer COMPLETED. 25 participants. Powerpoint, hand outs and resources available through the NRRC for trained personnel. Anyone interested in a regional or local workshop on these standards please contact: nrrc@salemstate.edu
Elementary Education Science workshop November 9: COMPLETED. For more information on EiE program please Contact marthahass@gmail.com
Incorporating 2011 Curriculum Frameworks into Teacher Preparation and Higher Education Programs, October 14, 2011, Gordon College: COMPLETED 51 participants Follow up material on Curriculum Team Webpage
Women in Technology event October 23: COMPLETED
Transition Summit November 4: NRRC will be offering a transitional summit for high school guidance and special education staff interested in learning more about community and college based resources for students with disabilities transitioning out of high school. COMPLETED 120 Attendees- Agency contact information available by emailing NRRC@salemstate.edu
5th Annual Best Practices in Education Conference, November 5, Salem State University: All day conference on a wide range of topics including curriculum updates, family engagement, technology, special education and wellness. COMPLETED 100+ attendees
Grants and Funding
National Council for Teaching Mathematics
There are a number of grants due in November and May for mathematics instruction available. Visit their webpage at Grants and Awards
The Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS)
Eastern Region Program is currently accepting proposals for the integration of primary sources in K-16 education, existing pre-service and graduate-level education curriculum, and teacher professional development programs. Proposals up to $20,000 will be considered and are accepted on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to proposals that have the most potential for being integrated into K-16 classrooms for the long-term. Click here for a copy of the TPS Eastern Region Grant Application
About the Northeast Regional Readiness Center (NRRC)
The colleges and universities in northeastern Massachusetts, partnering with school districts and community-based organizations, have recently formed the Northeast Regional Readiness Center (NRRC) to assist educators in helping all children learn. The mission of the NRRC is to respond to the pressing educational needs of local schools and their communities with resources and models of effective practice. Pooling resources and collaborating in research and program development, NRRC partners seek to improve teaching and learning, and identify new approaches for meeting children’s needs in and out of school. Housed at Salem State University, with satellite sites at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Northern Essex Community College, North Shore Community College, Merrimack College, Gordon College, and Middlesex Community College, the partners will help local school districts evaluate their programs, assess their needs, and gain access to high-quality professional development and replicable models of educational practice.
Based on preliminary information, the NRRC will focus on the following initial areas of district and community need:
* Communities of practice to support the development and retention of new teachers and school leaders
* Teaching and learning in science, technology/engineering, and mathematics (STEM
* University/college readiness and workforce development
* Early childhood
* Out-of-school-time programming
* PK-12 Curriculum and Instruction
Teams of researchers, school leaders and staff, and community-based professionals have begun meeting to ask meaningful questions, collaboratively set goals, analyze data, and review existing research and models of practice. This website will serve as a hub of information for communities and schools in this region, where they can find relevant research, professional development resources, and information on educator licensure programs. Moreover, this site will serve as a gateway for NRRC partners to connect and collaborate.
For additional information about NRRC work, or to contribute to NRRC efforts, please contact nrrc@salemstate.edu.
