Make it the BEST Summer!

Wednesday June 17th
8:00am-12:00pm

This training will model effective teaching practices as participants interact in-depth with current educational research regarding learning targets, establishing inquiry in the classroom, motivation, and effective lesson design techniques that align and support Criterion 1: Centering Instruction on HIGH Expectations for Student Achievement.

Wednesday June 17th
8:00am-12:00pm

This class will focus on effective content-based instructional strategies for English language learners. Gain strategies to differentiate instruction and make the content comprehensible for all proficiency levels of ELLs. Learn how to support and develop academic language and vocabulary, and improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing across the curriculum. All the strategies and lessons presented will support the CCSS and the ELP Standards.

Friday June 18th
8:00am-12:00pm

While there is no quick and easy formula to completely address the complex issues of learner variance in the classroom, an in-depth analysis of proactive differentiation strategies will support educators who strive to provide varied approaches in content, process, and product while anticipating and responding to student differences in readiness, interest, and learning needs.

This workshop models interactive teaching strategies as participants actively engage with Carol Ann Tomlinson’s newest edition of How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms that clarifies differentiation, provides rationale for proactive choices, and offers concrete examples for educators that will expand their professional skill set. Through collaborative, engaged targeted learning strategies, participants will cultivate relationships with colleagues.

Through alignment of Principles of Effective Teaching to the State Frameworks, participants will increase their ability to demonstrate professional growth in New Teacher Evaluation and increase all their students’ abilities to produce viable evidence of learning.

Monday June 22nd
9:00am-12:00pm

Replace “thumbs up” and “red cards” with highly motivating, interactive tech tools that will guide your instruction, as well as increase student engagement. Learn to use online survey tools, student work demonstration applications and screen sharing to gain insight into what students really understand. Participants will explore web-based and mobile device resources.

Thursday June 18th
8:00am-12:00pm

This interactive workshop models effective teaching practices for teachers to take back to their classrooms for immediate implementation. Through intentional choice of diverse strategies, teachers will increase student engagement in learning, provide necessary differentiation for all learners in the classroom, and create viable evidence of learning aligned with their instructional framework. These strategies encourage students’ independence, hold them accountable for their own work, and allow them opportunities to take ownership of not only their own learning, but also the learning of others.

Wednesday June 17th & Thursday June 18th
8:30am-3:30pm

This three-day training for experienced educators focuses on developing skills to serve in mentoring and coaching roles. The primary emphasis is on supporting instructional growth and development of novice teachers and ESAs, although the skills are transferable to working with veteran educators too.

Topics include roles and stances of mentors; skills for holding learning-focused conversations; strategies for conducting observations, gathering data, and providing feedback; effective classroom management; using instructional frameworks to promote growth; and confidentiality. Participants will receive a copy of Mentoring Matters. Days 1 and 2 provide a foundation of skills and knowledge for instructional mentoring. Day 3 reviews and extends mentoring skills and knowledge. Participants should attend Day 3 at least a month after Days 1-2.