KEYNOTE SPEAKER RICKY RAMIREZ
(CONTENT WILL BE THE SAME AT ALL 3 OFFERINGS)
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1-4 PM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 8:30-11:30 AM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 12:30-3:30 PM
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FMT 163
FMT 163
FMT 163
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ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
ARTFULLY INFUSED - USING THE ARTS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES
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Integrating the arts offers one clear strategy to engage students in learning social studies content. Additionally, the arts provided a natural and authentic connection to rich cultures and the histories of diverse people from all over the world. In this course, educators will explore engaging ways to integrate the arts into social studies and explore resources that help blend art and social studies.
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JULY 31 - OCTOBER 13
Steven Kidd |
1 CCSD CREDIT
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DIGITAL LEARNING TOOLS SERIES
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Discover the power of digital learning with our Digital Learning Tools Series! explore eight essential tools including LANschool, Microsoft, WeVideo, Canva, Playposit, Schoology, Adobe Express, and Seesaw, in just 2 hours per course, Learn innovative ways to engage your students and create interactive lessons, Whether you're an experienced teacher or new to digital learning, this series has something for everyone.
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JULY 31 - OCTOBER 13
Seth Coffey |
1 CCSD CREDIT
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MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
FUNDATIONS BEYOND THE BASICS, LEVEL K & 1
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This course will offer a deep dive into daily learning activities. Daily learning activities will be modeled with time to interact with colleagues in learning scenarios. Participants will also analyze fundations data to diagnostically plan instruction.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Coaches
Presented by Lois Vaughan |
7:30-11:30
FMT 160 |
FUNDATIONS BEYOND THE BASICS, LEVEL 2 & 3
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This course will offer a deep dive into daily learning activities. Daily learning activities will be modeled with time to interact with colleagues in learning scenarios. Participants will also analyze fundations data to diagnostically plan instruction.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Coaches
Presented by Tammy French |
12:00-4:00
FMT 164 |
TEACHING ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
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In this course, educators will raise their consciousness about the Asian-American experience and explore resources for teaching Asian-American History.
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Teachers
Presented by Steven Kidd & Mandy Lover |
12:00-4:00
FMT 160 |
"THE SKINNY SET" OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
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What does it mean to be a culturally responsive educator? Come learn about a little bit of theory and some design principles that can be applied to any classroom
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Teachers, Coaches
Presented by Tara E Vellinga & Erin Lackore |
7:30-11:30
FMT 164 |
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023
EMERGENETICS: MEETING OF THE MINDS
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This workshop is designed to help you better understand the Emergenetics tool and your individual profile. Participants will have opportunities to learn more about each attribute of the Emergenetics metaphor, their own profiles and what it all means for how they can improve communication and collaboration.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Classified Staff
Presented by Brian Christy and Seth Coffey |
12:00-4:00
Fremont 160 |
LET'S GET DATA WISE
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This course will introduce and explore the Data Wise Protocol from Harvard's Graduate School of Education. The Data Wise Protocol is a structured collaborative inquiry process that is intended to be used by school level data teams to support continuous school improvement. This course will move through the 3 portions of the Protocol (prepare, inquire, act) that consist of 8 steps. Participants will leave this course having engaged in hands on activities that they can take back to their schools and engage in the process with their own school teams.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Coaches, MTSS/Data Coordinators, SSPs
Presented by Christina Ethier, Tara Vellinga & Michelle Genaro |
8:00-4:00
ISF 146 A/B |
HMH INTO READING: K-2
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With our first year of implementation of K-2 HMH Into Reading complete, the focus of this professional learning opportunity will be to continue our learning around the resources offered within HMH Into Reading. One main focus will be the essential questions and the importance of focusing on the essential questions to guide the work of the modules.We will continue to explore HMH Ed, writing, assessments, and module/unit planning. Opportunities to collaborate with other teachers will be offered.
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Teachers
Presented by Lois Vaughan |
12:00-4:00
ISF 146 C/D |
HEALTH TEACHER CURRICULUM FAMILIARIZATION
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This course, in partnership with the Trailhead Institute, will provide training for CCSD K-12 health educators. Topics will include district policy, CO statute review, and curriculum: Sexual Health, inclusive practices, drug/substance updates and mental health.
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Teachers
Presented by Jen Vidal |
7:30-11:30
ISF 102 |
SOCIAL STUDIES INQUIRY DESIGN WORKSHOP
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Ready to take inquiry instruction from theory to practice? This workshop will provide you with the tools and support to develop one unit of inquiry framework. Educators will have the opportunity to "workshop" their unit-level compelling question and informed action before developing the unit framework. K-12 social studies educators will work with K-5, 6-8. 9-12 grade bands and contents to ideate to provide each other feedback.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Classified
Presented by Steven Kidd & Mandy Lover |
7:30-11:30
FMT 160 |
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023
CREATING ASSESSMENTS IN ILLUMINATE: SKILL, FLEXIBLE & ITEM BANKS
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In this course, educators will learn best practices for creating their own assessments in Illuminate DNA. Types of assessments include skills assessments, flexible assessments, and item bank assessments.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Coaches, MTSS/Data Coordinators
Presented by Michelle Genaro |
7:30-11:30
ISF 146 C/D |
HMH INTO READING: 3-5
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Implementation of HMH Into Reading for 3-5 will begin in the 23-24 school year. This course will allow participants to focus on HMH Ed, assessments, and writing. One main focus will be the essential questions and the importance of focusing on the essential questions to guide the work within the modules. Opportunities to collaborate with other teachers in the module planning process will also be offered.
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Teachers
Presented by Lois Vaughan |
7:30-11:30
FMT 163 |
HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS MATH
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In this course, Pk-5 educators will experience a brief introduction to how the brain learns math, explore the CCSD Math Teaching & Learning Framework, and experience planning for workshop style math blocks using Bridges as an informed consumer. When we know more about how learning happens, we can ensure instructional practices are designed in a way that is most aligned with how our students' brains learn.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Coaches, Classified
Presented by Dr. Amber Gardner |
12:00-4:00
FMT 160 |
WHAT IS FASTBRIDGE & HOW DO I READ REPORTS?
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Fastbridge is CCSD's universal screener and has diagnostic and progress monitoring components. Come learn how to read and interpret the most useful reports that Fastbridge has to offer!
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Counselors, Coaches
Presented by Tara E Vellinga |
12:00-4:00
ISF 146 C/D |
ARTFULLY INFUSED - USING THE ARTS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES
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Integrating the arts is one clear strategy to engage students in learning social studies content. Additionally, the arts provide a natural and authentic connection to rich cultures and the histories of diverse people from all over the world. In this course, educators will explore engaging ways to integrate the arts into social studies and explore resources that help blend art and social studies instruction.
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Teachers
Presented by Steven Kidd & Mandy Lover |
7:30-11:30
FMT 160 |
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS
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Join us for an introduction to Spanish for educators. This course will provide you resources and strategies to use with your Spanish speaking students and their families. We will look into differentiated reading materials, meaningful ways to use Google Translate, beginning of the year talking points and more.
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Teachers
Presented by Kelly Osuna |
7:30-11:30
ISF 102 |
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH FOR SECONDARY EDUCATORS
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Join us for an introduction to Spanish for educators. This course will provide you resources and strategies to use with your Spanish speaking students and their families. We will look into differentiated reading materials, meaningful ways to use Google Translate, beginning of the year talking points and more.
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Teachers
Presented by Kelly Osuna |
12:00-4:00
ISF 102 |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023
ILLUMINATE REPORTS: FINDING REPORTS, BUILDING CUSTOM REPORTS AND FORMS
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In this session, educators will learn about the different types of reports and tips and tricks for pulling reports in Illuminate. Educators will also learn how to build their own custom reports and how to create their own form letters using the custom reports. This session will include a work session.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Coaches, MTSS/Data Coordinators
Presented by Michelle Genaro |
7:30-11:30
ISF 146 C/D |
LITERACY INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES: INTRODUCTION TO THE REVISED LITERACY INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (K-12)
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Teachers and coaches will be introduced to the Revised Literacy Instructional Framework and the CCSD Instructional Practices for Literacy. They will engage with the CCSD Literacy Instructional Practices. Teachers and coaches will collaboratively plan for instruction by embedding these practices in their lesson and unit plans for Literacy.
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Teachers
Presented by Lois Vaughan, Melissa Peterson & Tammy French |
7:30-11:30
FMT 163 |
COMPREHENSIVE INPUT (FEEDER AREA) FOCUS GROUP, DAY 1
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World Language teachers from the ________ feeder area will work to shift away from traditional ideas of language acquisition to using comprehensive input skills and strategies as a way to improve their instruction and ultimately see student growth.
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Teachers in said feeder
Presented by Megan McCreesh |
8:00-4:00
ISF 102 |
DESIGN STUDIO: CRE PLANNING QUESTIONS
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How do pedagogy and equity intersect? How do we take the concepts of educational equity and plan for instruction? Design Studio is a method of planning developed here in CCSD to assist educators with the designing of lessons and units with an equity mindset. Bring an instructional unit that you'd like to level up and let's design for excellence!
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Teachers, Coaches, Content Partners
Presented by Tara E Vellinga & Kris Allen |
12:00-4:00
ISF 146 C/D |
REVEALING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES
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How do you create a more inclusive social studies experience? In this workshop we will learn about the anchor concepts of identity, representation, and agency and explore how to leverage them to deliver a more equitable and inclusive narrative in social studies courses.
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K-12 Teachers
Presented by Steven Kidd |
7:30-11:30
ISF 146 A/B |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2023
AVID PD
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Planning for the 23-24 school year
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AVID teachers
Presented by Emmanuel Garza |
8:00-4:00
FMT 160 |
COMPREHENSIVE INPUT (FEEDER AREA) FOCUS GROUP, DAY 1
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World Language teachers from the ________ feeder area will work to shift away from traditional ideas of language acquisition to using comprehensive input skills and strategies as a way to improve their instruction and ultimately see student growth.
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Teachers in said feeder
Presented by Megan McCreesh |
8:00-4:00
ISF 102 |
PHENOMENON-BASED LEARNING: ENGAGING STUDENTS THREE-DIMENSIONALLY
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With the adoption of new science standards, the intentionality and philosophy around science education has also shifted. THis session will focus on exploring the three dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and how phenomenon can be used to engage students in meaningful exploration, collaboration, and sense-making in the morning. Unit planning time will be offered in the afternoon.
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Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Coaches
Presented by Becca Rolater |
8:00-4:00
ISF 146 C/D |
CULTIVATING AN EQUITABLE CLASSROOM CULTURE
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This course is an opportunity for teachers to engage in self-reflection, collaborative learning, and purposeful planning with the goal of "cultivating an equitable classroom culture." Teachers will participate in Courageous Conversations by working to make meaningful connections between the culture of a classroom and individual student identities. Each teacher will leave with self-created, actionable steps to impact student experiences and foster an inclusive classroom culture.
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Teachers
Presented by Brian Christy & Erin McElhattan |
1:30-3:30
ISF 146 A/B |
A HISTORY OF ANTISEMITISM
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In this course, educators will explore the history of anti-semitism and the causes of the Holocaust. Educators will also be introduced to resources that align to this topic and Holocaust and genocide studies.
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Teachers
Presented by Kristen Hallahan & Steven Kidd |
8:00-10:00
FMT 164 |
INDIGENOUS STUDIES
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In this course educators will raise their consciousness about the Native American experience and explore resources for teaching indigenous history.
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Teachers
Presented by Mandy Lover & Steven Kidd |
12:00-4:00
FMT 164 |
ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
ADAPTIVE SCHOOLS, DAYS 1-4
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The goal of Adaptive Schools Seminar is to develop the collective identity and capacity of organization members as collaborators and inquirers and leaders. The Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminars present a productive, practical set of ideas and tools for developing collaborative groups in becoming effective and better equipped to resolve complex issues around student learning. The work of the Adaptive Schools Seminars is to develop the resources and capacities of the organization and of individuals to cohesively respond to the changing needs of students and society.
This is a 4 day course. |
Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Classified
Presented by Erin McElhattan & Darla Thompson |
July 27, 28, 31 & August 1
8:00-4:00 FMT 163 |
COGNITIVE COACHING, DAYS 1-4
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In this 4 day workshop, you will: Develop your identity as a mediator of thinking; utilize conversation structures for planning and reflecting; develop teachers' autonomy and sense of community; utilize coaching tools such as pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions.
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Teachers
Presented by Marie Ullrich & Lauren Thornberry |
July 24, 25, 27, 28
8:00-4:00 SARC 301 |
earning credit
Be sure to register for all sessions through the PL Hub. There are two types of registration possibilities. Many courses offer both choices. Here is a guide to help know which is best for you:
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1. Certificate of Attendance/Audit
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2. CCSD Credit
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I don't want to pay for a course but it's forcing me to pay!
The credit types available for a course are at the discretion of the instructor and not all courses are available for a certificate of attendance. Please reach out to the course instructor to inquire about credit types not listed.
The credit types available for a course are at the discretion of the instructor and not all courses are available for a certificate of attendance. Please reach out to the course instructor to inquire about credit types not listed.
When will I get my certificate?
Once the instructor marks completion, you will be notified via email that the course survey is available. Once you complete the survey, the course immediately posts to your PL HUB transcript as long as there is not an outstanding balance due. Go to the Transcript tab; scroll past the credit type tabs and click the CERTIFICATE # of the course to generate a .pdf.
Once the instructor marks completion, you will be notified via email that the course survey is available. Once you complete the survey, the course immediately posts to your PL HUB transcript as long as there is not an outstanding balance due. Go to the Transcript tab; scroll past the credit type tabs and click the CERTIFICATE # of the course to generate a .pdf.
FOR ASYNCHRONOUS COURSES:
After completing the course in Schoology, you will need to complete a quick course survey in the PL Hub. Surveys are located in the SURVEYS TAB on the homepage. Once the survey is complete, the certificate will immediately be available in your transcript.
After completing the course in Schoology, you will need to complete a quick course survey in the PL Hub. Surveys are located in the SURVEYS TAB on the homepage. Once the survey is complete, the certificate will immediately be available in your transcript.
