Professional Learning Schedule

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2025 Literacy and Numeracy Summer Institute

July 14-16 at College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, fb88

The fb88 Department of Education invites educators to apply for the 2025 Literacy and Numeracy Summer Institute, a three-day, in-person professional learning experience taking place July 14–16 at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. This immersive institute is open to teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, and specialists across all grade levels and content areas. Participants will:

  • Engage with real-world environments like community gardens, the Farrand Gardens, and the Dorr Museum of Natural History
  • Collaborate with colleagues, explore current research, and create learning tasks that integrate literacy or numeracy
  • Pilot the tasks in the 2025–26 school year
  • Receive $400 for completing the learning task
  • Have the opportunity for additional compensation for piloting the task and providing feedback
  • Applications are open until May 27. SpaceÌýis limited

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Integrated Literacy Office Hour: Writing to Read

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join the conversation as we explore ways to embed Literacy in all aspects of learning. This week's focus will be on using writing to strengthen reading skills.

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Integrated Literacy Office Hour:Ìý9-12

Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join the Interdisciplinary Instruction team's Integrated Literacy Specialist, Heather Martin, for a discussion on promoting literacy in all classrooms through evidence-based research and pedagogy.Ìý

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Numeracy Across the Curriculum Office Hours

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM through Zoom

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This office hour will focus on Fast Fashion and will provide educators with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of how mathematical thinking supports learning across the curriculum.

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Numeracy Across the Curriculum Office Hours

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM through Zoom

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This office hour will focus on Food Waste and will provide educators with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of how mathematical thinking supports learning across the curriculum.

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Numeracy Across the Curriculum Office Hours

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM through Zoom

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This office hour will focus on Plastic Pollution and will provide educators with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of how mathematical thinking supports learning across the curriculum.

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Numeracy Across the Curriculum Office Hours

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM through Zoom

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This office hour will focus on Water Quality and Numeracy Resources. It will provide educators with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of how mathematical thinking supports learning across the curriculum.

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Contact

Kathy BertiniÌý
Interdisciplinary Instruction Coordinator
Phone:Ìý207-816-0294
Email: Kathy.Bertini@maine.gov

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