Eliot Elementary

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Hawk Conference

Last Friday, our dedicated teachers and staff came together for our Hawk Conference, a productive and inspiring Professional Development Day focused on enhancing student learning and collaboration. The day was filled with engaging workshops, meaningful discussions, and hands-on activities designed to strengthen our instructional strategies and support student success.

Key highlights included:
A dynamic keynote session by Nicole Davis from Maine Department of Education on Artificial Intelligence in our schools.
Breakout workshops on inclusive teaching practices, AI integration, outdoor learning, trauma informed teaching,  classroom management, differentiated instruction and more.
Collaborative team discussions to share best practices and enhance cross-grade level communication.
A mindfulness and wellness session to help staff prioritize self-care and work-life balance.

The energy and enthusiasm demonstrated throughout the day were truly inspiring! Thank you to all our presenters, sponsors and participants for making this day a success. We are excited to bring these new strategies into our classrooms and continue fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.