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HWRSD Learns: Opening Days 2026
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Tuesday, September 1
 

8:00am EDT

Self-Directed time
Tuesday September 1, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
If you do not have specifically scheduled meetings or trainings, this time is intended for you to acclimate to the school year and prepare for student arrival. The end of day mirrors your usual working hours, which varies by level.

This time may be used for, among other things:
  • Completing mandatory trainings
  • Setting up your classroom/teaching space
  • Organizing materials (supplies and curriculum)
  • Lesson planning
  • Additional meeting time with colleagues (i.e. team, special education, counselors, coach, etc.)
  • Scheduling support services
  • Reviewing IEPs, 504s, and Health Care Plans for students
  • New teacher technology appointments
Tuesday September 1, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Independent

8:30am EDT

CPI Refresher Training for Invited ESPs, Teachers, Nurses and Counselors
Tuesday September 1, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Winthrop School Library
This training is for staff who require CPI renewal or the de-escalation without the physical component. 

You will receive a separate email if you are expected to participate in this refresher training. 

Location is subject to change and will be communicated if there is a change.
Speakers
JC
JH
Tuesday September 1, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Winthrop School Library
  District-wide

8:30am EDT

CPI Full Training for Invited ESPs, Teachers, Nurses and Counselors
Tuesday September 1, 2026 8:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Winthrop School Library
This training is for staff who require full CPI certification 

You will receive a separate email if you are expected to participate in this fulltraining. 

Location is subject to change and will be communicated if there is a change.
Speakers
JC
JH
Tuesday September 1, 2026 8:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Winthrop School Library
  District-wide

10:00am EDT

School Nurses: SNAP Training
Tuesday September 1, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
HWRHS Lobby Conference Room
School Nurse Meeting: SNAP Training, IHP forms, etc. (Bring your laptop)
Speakers
LT
Tuesday September 1, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
HWRHS Lobby Conference Room
  District-wide, School Nurses

11:30am EDT

Lunch on own
Tuesday September 1, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
TBA
Lunch on own (Tuesday)
Tuesday September 1, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
TBA
  District-wide

12:30pm EDT

HWRSD: What We Have Accomplished Together and Where We Are Going
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 202
This presentation will provide an overview of what we have accomplished over the past 5 years, drawing on the Annual District Reports and the new 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. This presentation will summarize HWRSD's accomplishments over the past five years and highlight the new opportunities outlined in the new Strategic Plan.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Tracy

Eric Tracy

Superintendent, Hamilton Wenham Regional School District
Eric is currently the Superintendent of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. For the past 36 years, he has been a technology teacher, coach, and administrator who supports classroom innovation and advocates for innovative learning spaces. 
HWRSD Backwards and Forward pptx
HWRSD Entry Plan Report mp4
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 202 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  District-wide

12:30pm EDT

Restorative Practices
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 204
This presentation will focus on three key ideas: connection, reflection, and repair. Restorative practices are not just a buzz word or scripted set of strategies, they represent a shift in how we think about relationships, behavior, and community in schools. Rather than focusing primarily on rule-breaking and consequences, restorative approaches center on relationships: how we build them, how we maintain them, and how we repair them when harm occurs. 
Speakers
SB
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 204 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  District-wide

12:30pm EDT

AI in the Elementary Classroom
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 205
Learn how AI can make your teacher life easier in this quick 45-minute session. We’ll share simple ways to create decodable word lists, stories, reader’s theater scripts, and more in just minutes. Walk away with easy ideas you can use right away to save time and support your students.
Speakers
AO
JB
Using AI To make your life as a teacher easier pdf
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 205 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Elementary

12:30pm EDT

Harnessing Curriculum-Based Assessments at the Elementary Level to Create Coherence
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 200
We know that triangulating screening data along with classroom performance is key. Last year, after data meetings, the elementary curriculum team began to design district-wide assessment trackers to share data for planning and analysis. Come view the trackers and share your feedback, maybe even start to build the next set of units if we have time! Sharing information will help us work efficiently and effectively, and having an easy tool to do this with needs teacher input!

Elementary Assessment Data Trackers
Speakers
avatar for Linda Mastrianni
JC
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 200 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Elementary

12:30pm EDT

Introduction to Releasing Writers TIDE and CSPACE
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 209
This session serves to build helpful background knowledge for Thursday's Elementary Releasing Writers professional learning launch. Come learn about Releasing Writers (formerly known as thinkSRSD)!

This course is a required pre-requisite for any elementary educators who have not yet participated in Releasing Writers PD such as our district book study group or the RW self-paced modules. All elementary participants will receive two thinkSRSD books at this session.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Lenocker

Julie Lenocker

District Elementary Literacy Specialist, Hamilton-Wenham Schools
As I look back to the many educational experiences I've had, I'm grateful for a non-traditional pathway that led me to where I am today.  My first teaching job was in Northern California as a 5th grade teacher working at the only Title 1 school in a high-performing, high-income school... Read More →
BO
HW Introduction to Releasing Writers Concurrent Session 2026 pdf
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 209 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Elementary

12:30pm EDT

Open Circle: Starting the Year in K-3
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 203
As you plan to launch your Open Circle lessons this fall, come meet with colleagues in this collaborative session to share ideas and inspire your planning. For all Open Circle-trained teachers.
Speakers
KL
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 203 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Elementary

12:30pm EDT

Proactive Strategies & Collaboration Solutions: Elementary
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 201
This presentation will focus on the underlying assumptions about behavior and look at how we can proactively design environments, build skills, and use collaborative approaches to support students more effectively. The goal is not just to manage behavior, but to prevent challenges when possible by helping students build the skills they need to succeed. This includes strengthening skills such as communication, emotional regulation, problem solving, flexibility, and self-advocacy. It also means responding to behavior in ways that teach and reinforce these skills over time, and supporting students in developing greater independence, confidence, and long-term success. 
Speakers
CS
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 201 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Elementary

12:30pm EDT

Ninth Grade Planning
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 125
Planning for common instructional practices in grade nine classes.

Here is the presentation. 
Speakers
BM
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 125
  High School

12:30pm EDT

Therapy Dog Staff Training: HS
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 110
This session provides training for staff looking to integrate Frisco into their practice with students. This training is for high school faculty: special education teachers, members of the counseling team, ESPs, and TLC teachers. 
Speakers
TS
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 110
  High School

12:30pm EDT

6th Grade Orientation Planning
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
MRMS Room 113
Time to plan for sixth grade orientation.
Speakers
ZB
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
MRMS Room 113 787 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Middle School

12:30pm EDT

AI Usage Guidance for Secondary Teachers & Students
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
MRMS/HWRHS Library
How will you incorporate AI into teaching and learning this year? In this session, we will review the AI Usage Guidance for Teachers and Students and explore the resources and tools that will support this initiative.
Speakers
avatar for Johanna Wilson

Johanna Wilson

6-12 Technology Integration Specialist, Hamilton Wenham Regional School District
In her current role, 6-12 Technology Integration Specialist, Johanna developed the Emerging Technology program where she works closely with student-tech leaders helping them attain and practice media-fluency skills to better prepare them for their future. Charged with designing and... Read More →
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
MRMS/HWRHS Library 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Secondary

12:30pm EDT

CPR Certification Training
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 400 (off back of library)
CPR certification cards will be earned through this 90-minute hands-on session.
Speakers
JB
LD
MT
MG
DB

Darlene Budds

School Nurse, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District

LT
JL
Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 400 (off back of library)
  District-wide

1:15pm EDT

MRMS OSE Science
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
MRMS Room 120
MRMS OSE Science!
Speakers
RO
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
MRMS Room 120
  Middle School

1:30pm EDT

Case Study: De-escalation and Pro-active Behavioral Strategies
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 201
De-Escalation is a process that involves the use a variety of strategies and interventions to help someone go from crisis to calm. This training will focus on practical, research-based strategies that can help lessen the likelihood of further escalation of a dysregulated student. Despite the development of supportive, safe environments students may, at times become agitated and their behavior may rise to unsafe levels. With some advanced planning and training, educators can utilize proactive interventions and reduce reliance of reactive strategies (restraint, seclusion, suspension, etc.). The strategies discussed also support relationship building with students which is a pillar of improved student behavior. The strategies discussed can be used with students of all ages and in both regular and special education settings. PreK-12.

Come ready to share challenges you have had (or anticipated challenges you are concerned about going into the new school year) with behavior to discuss with the focus of learning specific pro-active strategies and interventions.
Speakers
JH
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 201 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  District-wide

1:30pm EDT

Restorative Practices
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 204
This presentation will focus on three key ideas: connection, reflection, and repair. Restorative practices are not just a buzz word or scripted set of strategies, they represent a shift in how we think about relationships, behavior, and community in schools. Rather than focusing primarily on rule-breaking and consequences, restorative approaches center on relationships: how we build them, how we maintain them, and how we repair them when harm occurs. 
Speakers
SB
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 204 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  District-wide

1:30pm EDT

Elementary Specialist and the Portrait of a Learner
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 200
This session is designed specifically for Elementary Specialists to spark their work integrating the Portrait of a Learner competencies into each content area. 
Speakers
avatar for Linda Mastrianni
JM
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 200 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Elementary, Elementary Specialists

1:30pm EDT

K-2 Sight Word Instruction Best Practices
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 209
By the end of this session, teachers will be able to:

1. Integrate the use of effective strategies for teaching and practicing tricky words in CKLA for reading and spelling.
2. Increase cumulative review in reading and spelling for taught sight words throughout the school day.
3. Teach all 220 Dolch sight words for reading and spelling by the end of second grade.

Speakers
JD
avatar for Julie Lenocker

Julie Lenocker

District Elementary Literacy Specialist, Hamilton-Wenham Schools
As I look back to the many educational experiences I've had, I'm grateful for a non-traditional pathway that led me to where I am today.  My first teaching job was in Northern California as a 5th grade teacher working at the only Title 1 school in a high-performing, high-income school... Read More →
ML
LM
CV
K 2 Sight Words Concurrent Session 2026 pdf
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 209 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Elementary, Elementary

1:30pm EDT

Interdisciplinary Courses: High School
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 114
It's time to dream!  Create an interdisciplinary course syllabus with a colleague from another department!
Speakers
avatar for Ray Pape

Ray Pape

English Teacher, Hamilton-Wenham High School
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 114
  High School

1:30pm EDT

What does a high school diploma mean? A look at revising our graduation requirements
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 105

Speakers
BM
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 105
  High School

1:30pm EDT

MS Project Adventure Planning
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
MRMS Multipurpose Room
To support our SEL efforts at MRMS, please join a planning session for our schoolwide Project Adventure plans.
Speakers
ZB
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
MRMS Multipurpose Room
  Middle School

1:30pm EDT

Beyond the Quiz
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 203
Beyond the Quiz: Creative Ways to Use Wayground in Your Classroom

Wayground offers much more than traditional quizzes. In this workshop, we'll explore creative ways to use its interactive features to check for understanding, encourage collaboration, and increase student participation. You'll leave with practical ideas and resources you can implement immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Abby Demorales

Abby Demorales

High School Spanish Teacher
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 203 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Secondary

1:30pm EDT

Proactive Strategies & Collaboration Solutions: Secondary
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 205
This presentation will focus on the underlying assumptions about behavior and look at how we can proactively design environments, build skills, and use collaborative approaches to support students more effectively. The goal is not just to manage behavior, but to prevent challenges when possible by helping students build the skills they need to succeed. This includes strengthening skills such as communication, emotional regulation, problem solving, flexibility, and self-advocacy. It also means responding to behavior in ways that teach and reinforce these skills over time, and supporting students in developing greater independence, confidence, and long-term success. 
Speakers
LG

Liana Gerstein

Assistant Principal
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 205 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Secondary

1:30pm EDT

Spotting the Signs: Recognizing Student Mental Health Concerns Early
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 206
Learn effective ways to support students' mental health through observation, connection and referral.  Review case studies, helpful language, and the referral process.  
Speakers
avatar for Erin Donovan

Erin Donovan

School Counselor, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

avatar for Julie Cahill-O'Shea

Julie Cahill-O'Shea

School Counselor, HWRHS
Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
HWRHS Room 206 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  Secondary

2:15pm EDT

Districtwide Gathering
Tuesday September 1, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
HWRHS Cafeteria
Back by popular demand, we will have make-your-own sundaes Tuesday afternoon in the HS cafeteria. Come to visit with colleagues and enjoy a treat!
Tuesday September 1, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
HWRHS Cafeteria 775 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982, USA
  District-wide
 

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