Columbus City Schools Professional Development Day 2015-2016 School Year
Creating Professional Development Pathways for Everyone
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Planning Guide Use this document to help you find meaningful sessions and resources to support the professional growth of all staff members. The guide is broken into three areas: Curriculum Support Services B
The mode of delivery for the resources include: Electronic Resource Recorded Webinar Train the Trainer Live Webinar
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Curriculum Strategies for Struggling Secondary Readers and Writers (ELA 6-12) This recorded presentation* will provide teachers with research-based strategies to use with students reading and writing below grade-level in Middle and High School (6-12). *Presenters reserve the right to change included information based on district or school needs. Contact: Carla Mae Phillips and Tim Wangler cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us
English Language Arts 6-12: Preparing for AIR Tests This presentation* will help teachers learn about the new state tests (AIR) in ELA 6-12. *Presentation is contingent upon release of materials from AIR and ODE concerning the new tests. Contact: Carla Mae Phillips and Tim Wangler cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us
Literacy in History/Social Studies http://www.ccsoh.us/socialstudiesliteracy.aspx This Electronic Resource includes lesson plans and instructional resources for integrating Common Core reading and writing standards into social studies courses. The resources include a rich collection of primary and secondary sources and student interactive websites. Contact: Lynda Ray 365-5732 Ext. 233 lray3640@columbus.k12.oh.us
Evidence-Based Argumentation Webinar http://www.ccsoh.us/sswebinar.aspx This Recorded Webinar session will provide teachers with tools to implement evidence-based argumentation and Common Core writing in social studies. We will review the three parts of an argument (claim, evidence, and warrant) and logical fallacies. Participants will receive templates, organizers, and sample lessons to implement evidence-based writing in their classrooms.
Unpacking Learning Targets for Social Studies State Tests Date: October 7, 2015 Location: Linmoor Education Center Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. This Train the Trainer session will help teachers make learning visible, and prepare students for success on the state social studies tests in grades 4, 6, HS American History and American Government. Contact: Matt Doran 365-5372 Ext. 233 mdoran2067@columbus.k12.oh.us
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Curriculum Math Textbook and Resources Professional Development The Math Leads selected by each building to serve as trainers and supporters for the math textbooks and resources will provide professional development to teachers and administrators. Contact: Terra Baker 365-6132 tbaker6191@columbus.k12.oh.us
McGraw Hill Webinars and Videos Every mathematics teacher in the district will have access to recorded webinars and training videos through their ConnectEd accounts. Teacher will go to http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do and use their assigned username and password to login. Then go to the PD tab. Contact: Terra Baker 365-6132 tbaker6191@columbus.k12.oh.us
Discovery Education Streaming Explore how Discovery Education Streaming Plus provides concrete tools and practical resources that empower educators to meet the demands of CCSS with digital content, instructional strategies, model lessons and assessments that are designed to increase academic achievement. Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
Exploring Book Flix, PreK-3 eBook Resource In this session, participants will learn about all of the exciting features of BookFlix that teachers and families can use to enrich reading time and motivate young readers. Participants will have an opportunity to view the online animated fiction and non-fiction books available in the online library, explore the games, activites, and lessons aligned to each title. http://educators.infohio.org/viewlwi?controller=zoofilter&task=dosearch&search_id=2065&app_id=1 Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
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Support Services National Association of Gifted Children Webinar Live and recorded webinars on a variety of topics related to gifted education are available at www.nagc.org. Members of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children can access some of these webinars for free from www.oagc.com by logging in to the member area. Contact: Colleen Boyle (614) 365-6626 cboyle@columbus.k12.oh.us
Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted Webinars Live and recorded webinars on a variety of topics related to gifted education are available at www.sengifted.org. The focus is on social emotional needs. There is also an extensive free article library related to twice exceptional students and counseling gifted learners with information appropriate for educators and parents. Contact: Colleen Boyle (614) 365-6626 cboyle@columbus.k12.oh.us
GT Ignite GT Ignite is a collection of online courses related to gifted education that can last from 1 to 6 hours. A subscription is being purchased to allow up to 600 hours of training districtwide. Classes can be taken individually or as a group viewing the videos and engaging in the discussion. Access information will be posted on the Gifted & Talented Confluence space once received. Contact: Colleen Boyle (614) 365-6626 cboyle@columbus.k12.oh.us
ESL Best Practices Part 1 This thirty minute webinar discusses differentiation for LEP students and provides scaffolding ideas to help struggling students learn new content. Contact: Ken Woodard 365-8802 kwoodard@columbus.k12.oh.us
ESL Best Practices Part II This thirty minute webinar provides strategies to differentiate for LEP students to assist in their learning and retention of academic vocabulary and content. Also provided are intervention strategies and information on referring Limited English Proficient students for the IAT process. Contact: Ken Woodard 365-8802 kwoodard@columbus.k12.oh.us
ESL PD Now! These learning modules, from The Master Teacher Š, provide a strong foundation for teaching English Language Learners. There are 17 modules to choose from, with a quiz at the end of each. These can be done individually or in small groups. Individuals can receive CEU’s or even Ashland credit. Contact: Kerri Gonzalez kgonzalez10196@columbus.k12.oh.us in order to enroll for credit and passwords.
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Technology There’s an app for that! 50 apps that will rock your world in 60 minutes. Is the application market transforming education? Participants will discover apps that change the way students and teachers think about learning. Features apps that promote essential 21st century learning skills – creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and apps that fuel creativity. http://home.edweb.net/theresapp-50-apps-will-rock-world-60-minutes/ 1 hour Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
From Basics of Online Safety to Digital Citizenship Learn about Learning.com's EasyTech Online Safety curriculum, provided free to all Ohio schools and districts jointly by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Board of Regents. The EasyTech Online Safety program employs a positive - not fear-based - curriculum, based on current research to help students learn safe online habits and behaviors. The course provides students with the skills to be safe, ethical digital citizens as they use the Internet and communication technologies. It also includes resources for teachers and parents, and supports users with engaging and effective interactive lessons, resources and guides. Available now at no cost to all of Ohio's public schools and chartered non-public districts through INFOhio's website. 1 hour Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
Document Cameras in the Classroom A document camera is one of the easiest and quickest ways to integrate technology into your classroom and actively engage students in the learning process. Visual learners will benefit from the use of a document camera by seeing small items, text, and demonstrations in a much bigger way. Make sure you are getting the most of your document camera through this interactive exploration. Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
Blackboard Basics-Getting started with Blackboard Participants will explore examples of how Blackboard can be used to promote active learning and learn the basics of how to create and facilitate their own courses using Bb tools. Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
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Technology Into to the SMART Notebook Software Learn how to create content in the SMART Notebook software to make your own interactive Notebook files. This webinar will cover how to create engaging SMART Notebook pages using basic and advanced features, such as linking to the internet, using pre-made templates, and importing other presentation or interactive files into SMART Notebook. http://www.teq.com/video/teq-webinar-intro-to-the-smart-notebook-software 49 minutes Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
Hidden Gems in the SMARTBoard Notebook Gallery You may be missing out on some great material for your next class. Let us help you uncover the perfect content to support your Notebook lessons. SmartExchange will be explored for lessons. http://www.teq.com/video/hidden-gems-in-the-notebook-gallery (37 minutes) Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
Creating an Interactive Lesson for the SMARTBoard Learn about interactive lessons and how to create them using layers to reveal information, Lesson Activity Toolkit applications, adding sound, and many more tools. http://www.teq.com/video/creating-an-interactivelesson-for-the-smart-board 30 minutes 52 seconds Contact: Lucinda Wright (614) 365-5280 lwright3768@columbus.k12.oh.us
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