Save the dates for MDOE Bright Futures Statewide Webcasts

Published:December 7, 2009

This opportunity to learn more about the Bright Futures Report is being sent on behalf of Argy Nestor, Visual and Performing Arts Specialist, argy.nestor@maine.gov. You’re invited to join in the statewide conversation about middle grades teaching and learning. The webcasts will be facilitated by Jill Spencer and Chris Toy. It is recommended that you attend with a colleague, team or perhaps your entire middle school staff. Be present during the actual session and/or you can access it later on. The sessions will be taped and available on the web.

The topics, dates, and web links are listed below. To join, all you need to do is click on the link. All sessions are scheduled 3:00-4:00.

If you have questions please contact Argy Nestor at argy.nestor@maine.gov. Instructions for joining the MDOE Connect Web Conference are available at http://www.maine.gov/education/ml/dev.html

Dates, Topics, and Meeting URLs:

December 8, 2009 - http://stateofmaine.na4.acrobat.com/bf1/

• Introduction to Bright Futures

January 5, 2010 - http://stateofmaine.na4.acrobat.com/bf2/

• Accessible, relevant, challenging, and integrative curriculum

• Effective research-based instructional practices

February 2, 2010 - http://stateofmaine.na4.acrobat.com/bf3/

• Instructional practices anchored in 21st century literacies

• 1:1 learning technologies integrated throughout the curriculum

March 2, 2010 - http://stateofmaine.na4.acrobat.com/bf4/

• Learning processes characterized by creativity and innovation

• Courageous, collaborative, democratic leadership