1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #23
Superintendent of Schools March 4, 2011
The Superintendent’s Bulletin is posted weekly on Fridays on our website. It provides timely, relevant
information about meetings, professional development opportunities, curriculum and program development,
grant awards, and School Committee news. The bulletin is also the official vehicle for job postings. Please
read the bulletin regularly and use it to inform colleagues of meetings and other school news.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
TO OUR NEW SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
DIANE CAMPBELL AND WENDY PAUL
Calendar
Monday, 3/7 Spring Grant Applications Due to WEF
Tuesday, 3/8 School Committee Meeting, Town Hall, 7:30 pm
Sunday, 3/13 Spring Forward! Daylight Savings Time Begins
Wednesday, 3/16 Teachers for Safe Schools Mtg – WMS 3:30 pm
Monday, 3/21 First Day of Practice – Spring Athletics
Tuesday, 3/22 School Committee Meeting, Town Hall, 7:30 pm
Friday, 3/25 Proposals Due – Teaching a Course
Monday, 3/28 Annual Town Meeting Begins
Graduate Course Reimbursement
Course reimbursement funding of $22,500 is available to distribute in FY12 among qualified
teachers for graduate course work which is done as part of a master’s degree program to fulfill
a teacher’s obligations for the Massachusetts Educators Professional License and for course
work required to achieve the next stage of licensure culminating in a professional license. To
apply for this course reimbrusement, please send, by June 1, 2011, your name, evidence of
your enrollment in an applicable master/doctoral degree program, name and description of
the course, evidence of course cost, proof of payment, and transcript to Valerie Spruill, Administrative Assistant
to the Assistant Superintendent, Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us. You will be notified of the amount
awarded to you by July 1, 2011.

2. LOOKING AHEAD . . . . . . . . .
Share your Expertise with your Colleagues
Teach a course this summer or in 2011-12
Do you have expertise in the area of Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction,
Looking at Student Work, or a specific content area? Consider sharing your knowledge
by teaching a course. Proposals are currently being accepted. The rate of pay for one
instructor is $60 per course hour or $100 per course hour if the course is approved for
graduate credit through an accredited institution. The rate of pay is adjusted for multiple
instructors. Please contact Janice_Gross@wellesley.k12.ma.us for a proposal form and
assistance with graduate approval. Deadline: March 25, 2011
Criteria for Graduate Credit Approval (Framingham State College)
Instructors must have a minimum of a master's degree and two years of work experience in the area they will be
presenting. Potential Instructors must submit:
 A current resume
 Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
 Two current letters of recommendation
 A complete, detailed course syllabus
One graduate credit is awarded for a minimum of twelve hours of classroom instruction. A maximum of 3 credits will
be awarded to new courses. All new courses are submitted to the university Graduate Education Council for
approval.
Syllabus Requirements:
 Course information: course title, meeting times and dates, and instructor's name, telephone number and email.
 Course description: with the exception of the opening lines, descriptions should be written in complete
sentences. The description should be clear and brief.
 Course objectives: clearly state what the student is expected to gain upon completion of the course.
 Course expectations: clearly state your expectations regarding attendance, class participation, missed exams,
and assignment due dates.
 Course content/outline: schedule of the topics that will be covered, homework assignments and due dates.
 Course text and materials: required course text(s) with full bibliographic citation(s), and other readings required
or suggested for the course.
 Course Requirements: descriptions of papers, projects, exams, assignments, and any other requirements to
successfully complete the course.
 Grading Criteria-be very specific. The grading breakdown should be shown in percentages
Are you interested in a job share? Would you like to be considered for a
transfer in 2011-12 School Year?
Teachers with professional teacher status who would like to request a job share position or a transfer in the
2011-2012 school year must notify Salvatore Petralia in writing by May 2, 2011. Requests should be sent to:
Salvatore_Petralia@wellesley.k12.ma.us
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3. Apply Now to Enroll Children of Non-Resident WTA
Members in Wellesley Schools. Children of teachers or nurses residing
outside Wellesley shall be entitled to attend Wellesley Public Schools without charge for tuition
on a space available basis. (Article 12, WTA Unit A Contract). If you are interested in this
benefit in the 2011-12 school year, please contact Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us,
include your child/ren’s name, birth date, and current grade level. Application Deadline: May 2, 2011
Teachers for Safe Schools
Teachers for Safe Schools will meet at the Middle School in Room 245, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on the following
Wednesdays: March 16, April 27, and May 18, 2011. The mission of Teachers for Safe Schools is to consciously
create, support and encourage a safe professional and emotional school climate that allows for staff of all sexual
orientations to be acknowledged and respected
Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) Grants
WEF Spring Grant Applications – Proposals due Monday, March 7, 2011. WEF is now accepting grant
proposals from all Wellesley Public Schools teachers, administrators and specialists. For elementary school
grants: up to 20% of the WEF grant budget may be allocated to individual elementary school grants providing
they have potential for replication. Be sure to include shipping and handling expenses in your cost estimate.
Note: All technology requests must be reviewed by Rob Ford, Director, Technology.
Ruth S. Walter Environmental Education Fund – Proposals due Monday, March 7, 2011. WEF makes
additional funds available for projects related to science and the environment. Through the generosity of the
family and friends of Ruth S. Walter, a fund for environmental education, was established to award grants to
educators for innovative projects and teacher travel that focus on environmental education. Please apply using
the general application form and see the WEF website for more details.
Please only use the application form from the WEF website, http://www.wellesleyeducationfoundation.org.
(The WEF website can also be found on the Wellesley Public Schools website under District Information –
Wellesley Education Foundation.) Application instructions, criteria for funding, and some examples of well
written grants are also posted on the WEF website under "Grants to Educators."
Send applications to Janice Gross in the Central Office of the Superintendent by Monday, March 7,
2011.
Questions about potential grant ideas or the application are welcome. Feel free to email WEF Grant Chair,
Beverly Donovan, at beverly99@comcast.net with any questions.
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4. Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development opportunities for 2010- 2011 are posted at
http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com. Course descriptions and registration
instructions are included. This link can also be found on the WPS website under
2010-2011 Professional Development Offerings.
Slots Available!
EMI Difficult Conversations Course
Contact Janice Gross in Central Office to Register
EMI Difficult Conversations: Talking About Race and Racism with Students,
Colleagues, and Parents/Guardians
This is a 12-hour, 1-credit course designed to help educators develop a better understanding of
ways to address and respond to issues of race and racism on a personal and professional level.
Participants will consider the experiences of students and families from ethnically or racially
diverse backgrounds in predominantly white schools, and will examine both the barriers
to/challenges of talking about race/racism/ethnicity and strategies for engaging in productive
discussions. In addition, facilitators will model how to teach culturally sensitive literature.
You do not need to have taken EMI 1 to participate in this course.
Course Dates:
Friday, April 8th from 8:30 - 3:30, Wellesley Recreation, Room 216, 90 Washington Street,
Wednesdays April 13 and April 27 from 3:30 - 6:30 - Sprague School Library
Optional graduate credits are available from Framingham State College for $65 per credit
Special Education Seminars
A series of five seminar sessions is being offered to cover various topics regarding special education. Each session
covers a specific topic allowing participants to attend one or more sessions as desired. The intent of each session is
to provide background information to generate active discussions. Participants attending all five sessions will be
awarded 10 PDPs.
All sessions will be held at the Middle School in Room 251 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
To participate, go to this link and register online: http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com/
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5. Session 1 - March 15, 2011: The Special
Education Journey
This session will cover the history and
development of special education law stemming
from the late 1800s to the present. The session
Session 4 - April 5, 2011: Bullying and
will provide a context for the federal special
Students with Disabilities
education law, IDEA, as it stands today.
The new Bullying Law in Massachusetts requires
each school district to provide training about
Session 2 - March 22, 2011: Special Education bullying and its specific impact on students with
Eligibility–Who’s In? Who’s out? disabilities. The law also requires that special
education students who are at-risk for bullying
Eligibility for special education in Massachusetts is have their IEPS specifically address this concern.
a thorough and complex process with a multi- This session will provide an overview of issues
pronged approach. This seminar will review the and discuss how Wellesley can respond to the
process and discuss relevant issues that influence requirements of the law.
eligibility decision-making.
Session 5 - April 12, 2011: Transition
Session 3 - March 29, 2011: Planning for Students with Disabilities Age
Accommodations and Modifications – 14+
Who, What, When, Where, and How?
The requirements of IDEA specific to the issue of
Most special education students have some type transition planning for life after high school or age
of accommodation and/or modification 21 are vast. Transition has been the focus of
requirement on their IEPs. and yet, there many special education court hearings and cases
continues to be much confusion over what the across the country and is considered the current
difference is between the two terms and how each “hot topic”. This session will address the
affects student performance, assessment, and requirements of the law and review the
grading. This session will clarify definitions, components of effective transition planning.
review instructional practices, and discuss the
challenges of implementation.
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6. Full CPI Training
Target Audience: Special Educators, Specialists, TAs, and Regular Education Teachers
The cornerstone of CPI since 1980, this program is considered the worldwide standard for crisis prevention and
intervention training. With a core philosophy of providing for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security SM of
everyone involved in a crisis situation, the program’s proven strategies give human service providers and
educators the skills to safely and effectively respond to anxious, hostile, or violent behavior while balancing the
responsibilities of care. Attendance at all three sessions is required for participation in this course.
Instructors: Elisa Buchsbaum and Adam Diliberto
Dates: June 25 and 26, 2011 Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Sprague School Library
PDPs: 12 Inservice Credit: 1 or C&I pay at the rate of $215/day for a 6-hour day
To register, go to http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com/ to the online registration form. This is listed as a new
course under “School Safety.”
EMI SUMMER 2011 COURSE SCHEDULE NOW
AVAILABLE (see last page of Bulletin)
Requesting C & I Proposals
Proposals for C&I projects are currently being accepted. There are two funding sources available, one that
requires projects to be completed by June 30, 2011 and the other that will fund projects that take place
beginning July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
C&I compensation is granted for curriculum development projects or task force members to work on building-
based or system wide initiatives. Priority will be given to proposals designed to meet system goals.
Request proposal form from Janice_Gross@wellesley.k12.ma.us. Due date: April 29, 2011.
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7. BABY NEWS! Congratulations to Michelle and Mark Weir on the birth of their
second son, Shawn James, born on March 2, 2011. Michelle is a teacher at PAWS.
Congratulations to Kristin Mawhinney who was chosen as one of the national researchers
developing the standardizations for a new sensory processing evaluation scale. Kristin as an Occupational
Therapist at PAWS.
News from Performing Arts
The Wellesley High School Performing Arts Department presents the Moving Company in “Footnotes” a
collaborative performance which brings together dancers from local schools and professional dance companies in
a sharing and informative setting. A variety of dance styles will be featured. Student and faculty choreographies
will be showcased. The Wellesley Middle School group, Junior Moving Company directed by Lauren Schneider,
will also return for a ninth season performance, and the WMS Step Squad will join the program for its second
year. In addition, Bright Pearl Dance Company, one of Boston’s premiere Chinese Dance groups under the
direction of Na Zhou, will present works of authentic Chinese dance.
Members of the Wellesley High School Moving Company will be performing a dance piece choreographed by
company director, Janet Sozio: Singin’ and Dancin’ a funky twist on a n old classic. Also the WHS Rhythm
Project will perform for a second year featuring the work of Danny Hoctor, an influential jazz and tap artist who
founded Dance Caravan. Perfidia, a lating tap number, was created by Mr. Hoctor in the 1950’s. Student works
include pieces by Seniors Michelle Abrams and Carolina Rocha. With a wide variety of dance styles represented,
this year’s concert will provide the audience an evening of entertaining performance.
“Footnotes” will be held at the Wellesley Middle School Auditorium on Thursday, April 7, 2011 beginning at 7 PM.
Admission $8.00. WPS faculty and staff as well as senior citizens admitted at no charge. For more information,
contact the Wellesley High School Performing Arts Department at (781) 446-6250 X4120.
Coaching Positions
Spring Season 2011
Assistant Coach – Varsity Boys Outdoor Track
Assistant Coach - Sailing
Sub Varsity Coach – Boys Lacrosse
Sub Varsity Coach – Girls Lacrosse
Fall Season 2011
Head Coach – Varsity Boys Soccer
Head Coach – Varsity Field Hockey
Contact Athletic Director: John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
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8.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assistant needed immediately. Masters in Special Education highly
recommended. Experience teaching children with language based learning disabilities Grades 2-4. Salary
$136.08/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant
Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or email
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
SUMMER POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
WINGS '11 Regular Education Program Staff Needed:
Regular Education Teaching Assistants Needed for 4 Weeks 7/5/11-7/29/11 AM Academic Courses
Teaching Assistants for the academic classes ($18/hr or current TA rate) are needed to teach in the AM (8:15-
11:45) session. Candidates must have experience teaching either math or literacy. Preference will be given to
candidates who are familiar with WPS grade level learning goals and who have experience working with
students with special needs.
Student Assistants Needed for 4 Weeks 7/5/11-7/29/11
A limited number of Student Assistants ($10/hr) are needed to work in enrichment classes in the AM (8:15-11:45)
and/or the PM (11:45-3:15) sessions. Students must be 16 or older and preference will be given to high school
and college students who have worked in WINGS in the past or who are children of Wellesley staff. After
March1st, read the description of the courses at www.wellesley.k12.ma.us (click on programs) and indicate in your
letter of application which courses you think your skills/talents/experience match.
Nursing coverage needed to cover all summer programs 7/1/10-8/6/10
Registered nurse(s) needed ($39.49/hr.) Preference will be given to current WPS nurses and others who have
worked in WINGS in the past.
Secretary Needed 7/5/11-7/29/11
Secretary responsibilities will include tracking and recording student attendance for each of the four time periods a
day, managing all incoming phone calls, helping to maintain attendance and weekly time sheets, helping to
support the needs of up to 70 adults.
Data Manager Needed 7/5/11-7/29/11
Responsibilities will include manipulating data to create daily reports and course lists. Must be proficient in using
FileMaker Pro 10.
Interested candidates should send a formal letter of application and current resume to
Dr. Gretchen Bravacos, 63 Hastings St., Wellesley, MA 02481 or via email at wings@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Elementary Special Education Summer Staff Needed:
Special Education Teacher Positions 6/27/11-8/5/11
Special Education Teachers ($39.49/hr) are needed to teach students with language- based learning disabilities in
grades 2-5. The position is part-time (8:30-11:30) each morning for six weeks. Training and experience teaching
reading, written language and math skills to students with disabilities is necessary and Moderate Special Needs
certification is preferred.
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9. Lead Teachers for Full-Day Six Week Program 6/27/11-8/5/11
Lead Teachers ($39.49/hr) are needed to lead small group lessons for students with intensive special needs.
Other duties include consulting with academic and enrichment teachers, providing guidance to teaching
assistants, overseeing students’ schedules, etc. Training and experience teaching students with intensive
disabilities is necessary and Severe Needs certification is preferred.
Lead Teachers for Full-Day Six Week Program 7/1/10-8/6/10
Lead Teachers ($39.49/hr) are needed to lead small group lessons for students on the Autism Spectrum. Other
duties include consulting with academic and enrichment teachers, providing guidance to teaching assistants,
overseeing students’ schedules, etc. Training and experience teaching students with autism is necessary and
Severe Needs certification is preferred.
Teaching Assistants for Four and Six Week Programs
Teaching assistants ($18 an hour or current rate of pay) are needed to support students with disabilities in special
education classes and in some academic, enrichment, and recreational activities for both the AM (paid hours
8:15-11:45) and the PM (paid hours 11:45-3:15) sessions. Preference will be given to candidates who are
currently working in WPS, with training in elementary education, special education, or related field and/or
experience with students with disabilities.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a current resume to Ms. Beth Brown,
40 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA, 02481
Preschool Special Education Summer Programs Staff Needed:
Lead Preschool Teachers for P.A.W.S. Summer '11
Lead teachers are needed for both the four (7/5/11-7/28/11) and six-week programs (6/27/11-8/4/11). Master’s
degree and DEEC licenses in both early childhood education and special education required, expertise in using
Applied Behavior Analysis as a teaching methodology is required for the six-week long program. Preference will
be given to current WPS employees.
Preschool Teaching Assistants and Paraprofessionals
Teaching assistants ($18/hr or current rate) must have experience in working with preschool aged children with
special needs. Paraprofessionals ($25/hr or current rate) must have expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Current WPS employees should state their current rate of pay in their letter of application.
Therapists Needed for WINGS'11 and P.A.W.S. (Preschool at Wellesley Schools) 6/27/11-8/5/11
Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists ($45/hr) are needed. Appropriate
licenses and/or certification and experience required. Preference will be given to current and former WPS
employees.
Interested candidates should send a formal letter of application and current resume to
Dr. Gretchen Bravacos, 63 Hastings St., Wellesley, MA 02481 or via email at wings@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce
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