FENWAY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES A SUMMER INSTITUTE:
ACCESS AND INCLUSION
STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS
JUNE 25-27, 2008, BOSTON
In Collaboration With:
Lesley University: Graphic Design in Education Initiative;
Northeastern University: The Institute in Education
Fenway High School
Fenway High School was founded in 1983 as an alternative program in one of Boston’s big district high schools. It is now an established Boston Pilot school, with a student population that reflects the city’s diversity in ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic background. Although many incoming students test below grade level, over 87% of freshmen remain at Fenway and graduate, 99% of seniors graduate, and 88% of graduates go on to college. Fenway’s success with urban students draws educators from around the world who seek to improve their own teaching practices. Fenway faculty give workshops at educational conferences, lead on-site teacher training programs in collaboration with Tufts University, Simmons College and the University of Massachusetts Boston, and mentor math and humanities teachers at other schools.
Access to the Curriculum
From its first year, Fenway has been committed to finding ways to ensure that all students, whatever their previous achievement levels experience stimulating curriculum in challenging heterogeneous classes. All students study the same core topics in humanities, math and science, and engage in the same academic assignments and activities.
Addressing the individual learning needs of every student has been, and remains a rewarding but difficult challenge. At this summer institute on “Access and Inclusion” we will share successful strategies that have evolved from our work. At the institute, we will include not only classroom-based instructional strategies, but also strategies that offer students access and opportunities beyond the classroom through experiential learning. Finally, we will support participants as they plan for new ways to approach all of their students, including their most challenged learners.
Basic Information
Intended Audience
Regular and Special Education teachers in Humanities (English Language Arts, History, Social Studies), Math and Science Teachers, Grades 7-12
Dates/Times
Reception and Red Sox game: Tuesday evening, June 24;
Program: Wednesday-Friday, June 25-27, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Location
Fenway High School
Cost
$450 (includes game ticket)
Credits from Northeastern University
21 Professional Development Points (PDPs) certificates, no additional charge
2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), $150 in addition to Institute fee (separate registration required)
3 QH of graduate credit, with 3 hours of homework and completion of a small project, $300 in addition to Institute fee (separate registration required)
For more information, please contact:
Carol Lazarus at Fenway High School
617-635-9911, ext. 208 clazarus@boston.k12.ma.us
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