Agenda+March+28,+2013

home Agenda March 28, 2013

** Location: Bacon Academy **, 611 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT
To Do:
 * Please come prepared to share and discuss some of your favorite lessons. **
 * We will look at ways to connect them to the Common Core Standards. **

8:30 – Sign in, Welcome Activity 9:00- 10:30 – Presentation of SIRS Researcher and CultureGrams Databases with highlighted connections to the CommonCore by Deborah Bergeron, ProQuest Trainer Agenda for presentation and presenter contact information
 * Agenda (approximate time frame)**

10-30 – 11:45
 * Break // (Please bring a mug. Coffee will be available) //
 * Share, describe, discuss your favorite lessons

11:45– 3:00 (Optional, if time: Better Google Searches)
 * Lunch
 * Connect your existing lessons to the Common Core
 * Brainstorm possible new lessons that connect to the Common Core
 * Explore resources online
 * Debriefing for group learning
 * Q & A Time

From Route 2 West: Take exit 21- Business Route/Colchester. At end of ramp, take a Left onto Norwich Avenue. Bacon Academy will be on your Right. From Route 2 East: Take exit 21- Chestnut Hill Rd. At end of ramp, turn Right onto Chestnut Hill Rd. At end of road, turn Right onto Norwich Avenue. Bacon Academy will be on your Left. From Route 85 North: Take 85 North through Salem into Colchester. Take a Right at the second light onto Norwich Avenue. Continue on Norwich Avenue about 1.5 miles and Bacon Academy will be on your left.
 * Directions to Bacon Academy:**


 * Parking and LMC**: When entering BA’s lot, take a left to the faculty parking lot. Enter the building through the main entrance and take a left. The LMC is at the end of the hallway.


 * Lunch Options:** We suggest you **//bring your lunch and snack//**. Microwave will be available. If you need to go out to buy lunch, most lunch options are located on Route 85, about 2 miles from Bacon Academy. Options include, Subway, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Tim’s Bistro, Illiano’s, Plum Tomato, Chinese food, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc.