Gone To Keller New Professional Employee Welcome August 11-13, 2014 Trinity Springs Middle School
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Keller Independent School District family. I hope you are excited about the journey on which we are about to embark together. I’m honored to be Superintendent here, and I’m excited about the decision you have made to join us. Keller ISD is known across the country as one of the highest performing school districts in the state of Texas. Of course, along with that distinction comes the responsibility and honor of maintaining and improving such a reputation. I have no doubt that each of you will embrace that challenge and continually find new ways to make a positive impact on the educational experiences of our students. Our motto in Keller ISD is, “Intentionally Exceptional,” and we strive to be exactly that each day with every action we take and every decision we make. While our mission is to educate students to achieve their highest standards of performance, and prepare them for the life they will choose beyond our classrooms, we also prioritize continuing education in our own lives. As we insist on the value of learning for all students, it’s important that all employees are also committed to lifelong learning for themselves. We hope you find the KISD environment one that encourages your personal and professional growth and development, because as the world continues to evolve, we want to be ready to meet the changing needs of our students. What truly makes Keller ISD a special place is its people, and that starts with our outstanding employees. We are blessed with a workforce of dedicated, hard-working individuals, focused on bringing their very best to their jobs every day in support of our students. We are fortunate to have a community of homeowners, residents, and business owners who are highly invested in our District and continually demonstrate their support of our students’ educational goals. Additionally, we have a Board of Trustees—a group of seven publicly elected, unpaid volunteers—and each of them is committed to making the tough decisions necessary to assure that KISD employees have the facilities, tools, and support to provide the best education for our students. You have made a fantastic choice to join Keller ISD. I am happy to have each and every one of you here and I wish each of you the best of luck as you begin your journey with us. Sincerely,
Dr. Randy Reid Keller ISD Superintendent
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Keller Independent School District! We are very excited you have joined our team. Keller ISD is a TEA Recognized District, and it continues to be one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas with more than 30,000 outstanding students. We are dedicated to academic excellence and committed to providing our students with the education and resources they need to achieve endless success. KISD is an exceptional district in which to learn, work, and live.
Remember to register for all Professional Development sessions on Eduphoria.
Welcome from Dr. Reid
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District Identity
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Portrait of a Graduate
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Keller ISD Core Documents
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KISD Board of Trustees
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Professional Learning Expectations
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Benefit Enrollment Information
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What Classes Do I Need?
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Day 1 August 11, 2014
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Day 2 August 12, 2014
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Day 3 August 13, 2014
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My Learning Plan Workshop Registration
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My Learning Plan Upload Certificate for Credit
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Map of Trinity Springs Middle School
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Keller ISD Glossary and Terms
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Sponsors
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DISTRICT IDENTITY Our Students In 2012-13, Keller ISD graduates were offered more than $43 million in scholarships, a figure up nearly $21 million in the last six years. Activities beyond the classroom also play a major role in fulfilling our goals for students. Students participating in academic decathlon, athletics, band, cheerleading, choir, DECA, drama, drill team and other UIL competitions have enjoyed the thrill of championship recognition. Our Enrollment Growth Keller ISD has 39 campuses serving more than 33,000 students. Enrollment in Keller ISD has more than doubled during the past 10 years and is expected to rise to more than 40,000 during the next decade, making us one of the fastestgrowing school districts in Texas. To help accommodate this growth, the district has opened 23 new schools since 2000, including a fourth high school in 2009. The community approved a bond proposal in November 2008 that allowed the construction of Timberview Middle School and the Keller Early Learning Center which opened in August 2010, and the District's 22nd elementary campus, Ridgeview Elementary in August 2011. Keller ISD students advance through a four-tier campus system: Elementary (grades K-4), Intermediate (grades 5-6), Middle (grades 7-8) and High School (grade 9-12). Visit Our Schools Our Community The district serves portions of the cities of Colleyville, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Southlake, Watauga, and Westlake and the entire City of Keller. Its 51 square miles encompass the third-largest land area in Tarrant County. Our People KISD employs more than 3,700 staff members including just over 2,200 classroom instructional employees. Everything Keller ISD employees do is focused on providing an exceptional educational experience for students whether it be teaching in the classroom, maintaining the facilities our students use, or offering support and guidance for students and staff alike.
Portrait of a graduate A Keller Independent School District graduate will be expected to: Demonstrate success in college or further study and for employment in a global society • Initiate independent learning • Understand world issues and current events • Understand and use effective learning techniques to acquire and apply knowledge Demonstrate social awareness • Develop and maintain positive relationships • Know and appreciate cultural and linguistic diversity • Exhibit an appreciation of the arts and humanities • Commitment to service Exhibit strong personal qualities • Identify personal goals • Demonstrate value of self • Understand and engage in activities that promote intellectual, physical, and emotional balance • Demonstrate integrity and take personal responsibility Communicate effectively • Express ideas and information confidently and effectively in a variety of modes of communication • Work in collaboration with others Use technology as a tool • Select appropriate tools and procedures • Use technology to access, analyze, organize, and process information Exhibit creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving • Explore ideas and issues for understanding • Draw well-reasoned conclusions and solutions • Analyze and evaluate thinking with a view to improve it
Keller ISD Core documents
Board of trustees
President Jim Stitt, Place 1
Vice President Craig Allen, Place 4
Secretary Cindy Lotton, Place 3
Trustee Jo Lynn Haussmann, Place 5
Trustee Brad Schofield, Place 6
Trustee Ruthie Keyes, Place 7
Trustee Karina Davis Place 2
Dr. Randy Reid, Superintendent
Professional development expectations
District Wide Professional Development Norms Keep on schedule, be on time. • Begin on time; end on time. Participate Actively. • If you think it is pertinent to the topic at hand, say it. • Place questions unrelated to the topic in the parking lot. • One person talks at a time. Take care of yourself and others. Engage fully, focusing on the work of the meeting/training. Please leave your area clean. Ready your technology for learning. Silence all cell phones. Have fun!
Register in My Learning Plan (Registration ends once the course begins.) Un-register for the course before the session begins if you are not able to attend (No-shows will be counted absent.) Low enrollment can result in the class being cancelled. Don’t forget to sign the sign-in sheet (Staff not signing in will not receive credit.) Check your portfolio often for errors (Report errors in a timely manner)
Benefit enrollment information
Benefit Representatives will be available for enrollment assistance on August 11th ~ August 15th • Monday, August 11th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Trinity Springs MS • Tuesday, August 12th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Human Resources at the Administration Building • Wednesday, August 13th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Trinity Springs MS • Thursday, August 14th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Human Resources at the Administration Building • Friday, August 15th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Human Resources at the Administration Building
If you have any questions, please contact: Kelly Soria at 817-744-1080 Benefits Specialist Sheri Rich at 817-744-1087 Director of Employee Benefits
Class suggestions
Monday-August 11, 2014
Gone to Keller Orientation 2014 7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast provided by Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) 8:30 – 1:00 Welcome to Keller ISD! Lunch by provided by Keller ISD 1:00 – 4:00 New Professional Classes
All activities will take place at: Trinity Springs Middle School 3550 Keller-Hicks Road Fort Worth, TX 76244
Tuesday - August 12, 2014 All training will take place at Trinity Springs Middle School 3550 Keller-Hicks Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76244 Wear your college t-shirt or colors today!
Pre-K to 6th Teachers • 7:30 – 8:00 Breakfast provided by Professional Organizations • 8:00 – 8:30 Welcome (Cafeteria) • 8:30-11:30 Success for All Learners (Pre K to 6) Cafeteria • 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch on your own (Food Trucks will be on location) • 1:00-4:00 New Professional Classes
7th to 12th Teachers 7:30 – 8:00 Breakfast provided by Professional Organizations 8:00 – 8:30 Welcome (Cafeteria) 8:30-11:30 New Professional Classes 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch on your own (Food Trucks will be on location) • 1:00-4:00 Success for All Learners (7 to 12) Cafeteria • • • •
Librarians will meet at Florence Elementary Nurses will meet at the Annex; Rio Grande and Brazos
Wednesday -August 13, 2014
All training will take place at Trinity Springs Middle School 3550 Keller-Hicks Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76244 Wear your school or feeder pattern shirt or colors today!
8:30 – 11:30 New Professional Classes 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch (own your own) 1:00 – 4:00 New Professional Classes
Special Education will meet at The Education Center Counselors will meet at The Education Center Athletics will meet at Cinnamon Creek Ranch Fine Arts will meet at Timber Creek High School
My Learning Plan My Learning Plan is our new workshop registration and professional development portfolio tool. It replaces Eduphoria Workshop.
To sign up for a workshop in My Learning Plan:
My Learning Plan To load a certificate for credit in My Learning Plan:
Building map-First floor Trinity Springs Middle School 3550 Keller-Hicks Road Fort Worth, TX 76244
Parking
Entrance Parking
Parking
Building map-second floor
Wednesday -August 13, 2014 Term
Definition
AESOP
Online substitute management system
AP
Advanced Placement
AR’s
Administrative Regulations
Atomic Learning
Online training videos for technology integration in schools
BYOT
Bring Your Own Technology
Continuous Improvement
A framework for reflection; a better set of questions to ask ourselves focusing on how we do our work and guiding us to a better understanding of how we might improve; it applies to all levels of our district - not solely the campus and classroom
Digital Citizenship
Appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use
EAC
Employee Access Center, you can access all of your personal information, W-2, tax information, benefits, certification, payroll checks and attendance records.
Eduphoria
Online management system for: PDAS: Professional Development Appraisal System Forethought: Online lesson planner
Wednesday -August 13, 2014 Term
Definition
GT
Gifted and Talented
K-Cloud
Keller ISD’s location for single sign on for most Keller ISD applications.
K-Connect
Keller ISD’s intranet portal where district announcements and information are posted. You may access the portal once you have logged into the network or from the internet using your Keller ISD username and password.
KGT
Keller’s Got Talent
My Learning Plan
Keller ISD’s management system for professional learning. (MLP)
Pre-AP
Pre-Advanced Placement
PBL
Project Based Learning
Project Share
Online portal where teachers will receive crucial information and online training from the Texas Education Agency
TAC
Teacher Access Center (grade book)
Talk About It
Online, allows users to communicate anonymously with designated staff.
VESTED
Keller ISD’s instructional teaching model
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
Keller ISD Professional Development 350 Keller Parkway Keller, TX 76248 817-744-1026