Erika MacFarlane

Had the privilege of collaborating with our RP and Attendance and Engagement folks today to bring together CR PBIS and the work these groups do to support our schools…bringing the experts to the table. @SCSchools

Once again recognizing how fortunate we are in SCSD to have opportunities such as Unbound Ed PD. CRE and ELA @SCSchools @cphistory27 @JessicaLValente

SCSD teachers getting into Physical Phonics at LETRS Training today. Love that Schenectady is ahead of the game with our first cohort of reading and spec ed teachers getting LETRS training!! And thankful to BOCES for supporting us! #schenectadyrising @SCSchools @Mrs_Wood_22

How fortunate are we to have amazing math coaches who can bring their learning back to leaders so we can create Math Pacts to support our learners. @SCSchools

Secondary Reading and ENL Teachers learning about Oral Language & ELLs to support our students with literacy with Dr Ingrid Heydrick @SCSchools

@LisaMeade23 @SSS_SCSD The Dream Team

Go team! ⁦@SSS_SCSD⁩

Over 50 elem reading and special ed teachers learning together about one of our new evidence based reading interventions! @SCSchools #everybodycountseverybodylearns

Over 50 school psychologists and AIS ELA teachers learning about the SOR and how our brains process language to become strong readers led by our own amazing staff!! @Mrs_Wood_22 @KatieFergNYTOY @SCSchools

“Public schools cannot meet their legal obligations unless they place DEI at the center of their work. Three crucial examples are identified below: (1) teaching and learning; (2) student discipline; and (3) addressing bullying and harassment” Not an option to opt out…

@PrincipalKafele I love that I have had the privilege to meet both of these amazing educators! When two powers collide…

Great day in Danbury, CT today with the district admin team. Meet Superintendent Kevin Walston. He's getting it done!

Loving these documentaries bringing forth real issues in education that we must acknowledge and work to shift the system that perpetuates them. Got to view Right to Read with my colleagues today to focus on literacy as a civil right. Maybe this will be next on the docket…

Such great discussion/learning! SHS Leadership committed to a day of MTSS/SBST,Data Teaming,Data Analysis,the value of a specific agenda(MeetingWise). Theory to Practice. Ready for a year of proactive data-informed planning. #schenectadyrising @DrVri1 @MrDennisGreen

@LisaMeade23 Teacher efficacy is a game changer!! #growthmindset

@MacfarlaneErika check this out

“Provide mentorship support. Once women are given opportunities to lead, they must be given support in their leadership…Mattel hasn’t made a School Superintendent Barbie (they totally should). Creating a network of support for women…is important for long-term retention.”

Annotation is more than a classroom exercise—it's a lifelong skill. Ready to try a scaffolded, 4-step approach that makes annotation engaging and purposeful? edut.to/3OZx6Qt

@Mrs_Wood_22 @RebeccaGleason4 So /e/ /k/ /s/ /i/ /t/ /i/ /ng/!!!!

Ready for Day 2 of our LETRS journey with an amazing cohort! #alwayslearning #letrs #schenectadyrising @MacfarlaneErika @RebeccaGleason4

At SCSD,Everybody Counts and Everybody LEARNS! This week we embarked on our LETRS journey… these committed folks are partaking in what is equivalent to master’s level course in oral language & literacy development. When u know better u do better!! #SchenectadyRising❤️💙❤️

Our staff at SCSD are simply the best! My tank was refueled by the 50+ amazing staff who we had the privilege to work and learn with the past 3 days to improve school climate and culture through integration on culturally responsive SWPBIS, SEL and RP. #schenectadyrising

@KeaneElementary This is amaaaaaazing!!!!

When the Restorative Practice of Circles collides with PBIS Dragon Bucks- the staff takes it to a new level! While Principal Messler cannot provide the ransom, she will lead a circle for the safe return of Carmelita Smore Messler! #visioninaction #Schenectadyrising

@MrsDevery I feel like the words in the back that say “we grow” should be completed with “our own”❤️

My 6th grade student at Lincoln 12 years ago, my student teacher in the year 2020-2021, and now my colleague for the 2nd year!!! #scsd #lincolnrisestothechallenge #proudisanunderstatement #schenectadyrising