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SPRING 2016 Classes
DIfferentiate & Manage with Hapara (Grades 6-12)
Manage classroom workflow, differentiate activities, and help students manage their online environments. Sep 2015
Digging Deeper with Modelling through Next Gen Science Standards
Wondering how to get started with the Next Generation Science Standards? Teachers will be asked to try the approach of developing scientific models in the classroom. In doing so many of the other 8 scientific practices will naturally flow into lessons. Student engagement and retention of content should increase as more of the 8 scientific practices become the heart of the science lessons.
Google Basics: Chromebooks
Learn the basic care and feeding of student Chromebooks. We'll cover basic troubleshooting, app installation by students, Google Drive and "the cloud," as well as other topics that will help you feel comfortable using these devices as part of every day instruction. Lots of time will be allowed to answer you questions and practice your skills.
Google Sites
Take your classroom online using simple and free Google Sites, an easy-to-learn tool built into Google Apps for Education. Google Sites can help you develop an online presence for your classroom to post assignments, learning resources, and other classroom information to help keep students and parents informed.
Level Up with Google CLassroom
Learn how to set up and use Google Classroom with your students. This series will help you create & manage a digital classroom presence, distribute & collect electronic assignments & announcements, and grade/return assignments through this very simple to use interface.
New Teacher Learning Team
First & Second Year Teachers in our schools can attend meetings, roughly twice a month, to share successes and solve problems collaboratively. We will also learn about Dr. H. Wong's work in helping develop successful teachers through the study of his book, The First Days of School, and video series, The Effective Educator.
Fall 2015 Classes
Assessment Tools in Google Apps for Education
This 3-part series will take you from designing a basic assessment using Google Forms, through the automatic scoring of assessments using the Flubaroo add-on, and to the exploration of other assessment tools that you can start using immediately for both formative & summative feedback on student learning.
Balanced Assessment
Participants will explore how all assessments have a place in the school setting, including the foundations, uses and quality of classroom assessments. This module utilizes ISBE's Balanced Assessment Framework. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to evaluate and develop quality classroom assessments that can guide their instruction. This is a 4-Part Balanced Assessment series. Brought to us by Regional Office of Education #33 through Foundational Services. Presenter: Dr. Dea Conrad-Curry Dates: Oct.-Nov. 2015
Blended Learning Series
Leverage video resources to flip traditional classroom activities and enrich formative & summative assessment activities. Free up class time for authentic learning activities, project-based learning, and differentiated instructional activities. Sep-Nov 2015
Basic French Skills
Basic French terminology and communication strategies with Francophone students and families. Presenter: Lisa Bourial Dates: Throughout first semester
CLose Reading
The Close Reading Kit was designed to give administrators and teachers some background information on what is expected for student achievement with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in the area of Close Reading. Contents of the kit include: An introduction and definition of Close reading and the need for rigorous instruction across content areas; Presentation materials to build capacity at the school level; Research based articles supporting the strategy of Close reading; and Instructional resources responsive to the demands of the CCSS. This is a 3 Part Close Reading series. Brought to us by Regional Office Of Education #33 through Foundational Services. Presenter: Susan McKee, ROE33 Dates: Sep-Oct 2015
DIfferentiate & Manage with Hapara (Grades 6-12)
Manage classroom workflow, differentiate activities, and help students manage their online environments. Sep 2015
English Language Learners - Support & Differentiation
Learn innovative ways to support English Language Learners in any classroom. Learn how to integrate WIDA descriptors into your classroom. Create & reflect on assessments tools that support all learners.
Google CLassroom Basics
This 2-part series will give you all the tools you need to start using Chromebooks as an integral part of daily instructional activities. In the process, you'll move away from a paper-based classroom toward the goal of become nearly paperless! During this series, participants will set up a Google Classroom, manage student rosters, learn to use communication tools, assign/share activities & resources, and assess student learning.
Mentor Training Series (In-House only)
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Sep 08: Mentoring 101, part A
Sep 28: The Coaching Cycle, part A Oct 12: Formative Assessment All sessions held in the Board Room, 4-5:30 PM |
Sep 10: Mentoring 101, part B
Sep 29: The Coaching Cycle, part B Oct 13: Using Student Work to Guide Instruction |
Reading In OverDrive!
Learn how to use the OverDrive Network of free e-books to enrich classroom instructional activities, encourage literacy, and develop a life-long love of reading.
Writing From Sources
The Writing From Sources Kit was designed to give teachers and administrators some background information on what is expected for student achievement with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in writing from sources. Contents of the kit include: Introduction of writing from sources Presentation materials to build capacity at the school level Instructional resources responsive to the demands of the CCSS This is a 3 part Writing from Sources series. Brought to us by Regional Office of Education #33 through Foundational Services. Presenter: Susan McKee, ROE33. Dates: Oct-Nov 2015
Writing Matters
This resource-rich professional development workshop will provide educators with instructional practices to implement the New Illinois Standards for Writing. The Writing Matters website will be used to facilitate the various writing tasks necessary to meet the standards and prepare for PARCC. Participants will be able to define and describe the attributes of the 10 Writing Standards, explain how the Standards support the three types of writing, and identify mentor texts as a key resource. Strategies and resources will be shared. Brought to us by Regional Office of Education #33 through Foundational Services. Presenter: Susan McKee, ROE 33. Dates: Oct-Nov 2015
What's coming up next?
Enriching Classroom Activities with Video Resources
Jazz up your lesson activities and more using Learn 360, YouTube, and other video resources. Presenter: TBA Dates TBA
GMail & Calendar Basics
Organize & simplify your professional life with simple tips to understand your virtual desktop needs. Dates TBA
Short Message Service (SMS) Tools
Use short message services, like Remind, to inform both students & parents about classroom activities. Presenter: TBA Dates TBA
Skyward Course Learning Center
Manage classroom workflow, organize assessments & assignments into daily lessons. Presenter TBA Dates TBA
Skyward Online Assignments (6-12)
Create digital assignments, quizzes, & tests (some of which will self-grade!) within Secondary Gradebook. Presenter TBA Dates TBA
SMART Board Series
Learn how to use the SMART board in your classroom, develop interactive lesson activities, and organize your classroom activities with style! Presenter TBA Dates TBA
Virtual Field Trips
Oh, the places you'll go, with just a projector, some Chromebooks, & a few simple searching & sharing skills. Presenter: Leanne Hinton Dates TBA