PLAT Fall Course Guide by TLA

Table of Contents Welcome Letter

To Register for a Course in PEERS

To Determine Credit/Stipend Amount in PEERS

3 in 3 Explained

Personalized Learning Options

PLAT Courses (arranged by course number)

Welcome Letter Hello ColleaguesParkway has a long tradition of offering a robust catalog of learning opportunities through the year. These OPTIONAL courses are offered by educators, coordinators and principals to continue the professional learning of educators in Parkway. 3 in 3 ● Educators are required to earn three credits every three years. This is known as “3 in 3.” These courses are offered as a possible way to meet the 3 in 3 requirement. ○ For details on 3 in 3, please see the 3 in 3 Explained on pg 4. ● As you make choices for your development, consider if you want to take the course for credit toward your 3 in 3 ○ Some courses are only offered only for credit, and some are offered for either pay or credit. ○ Educators in the first three years in Parkway participate in New Educator Induction to earn their first “3 in 3”. These educators may teach or take additional courses for stipend but are not required to do so. ● Administrators may offer or take professional learning courses but are not required to do so. PLEASE NOTE: Every course proposal is reviewed by multiple PLAT members and courses offered were prioritized using the follow criteria: ● high scores by PLAT professional learning scoring guide ● balance of levels ● variety of topics ● district initiatives ● level of need as assessed by PD survey The courses that qualified will be offered for pay and credit, the remaining courses will be offered for credit only. The courses offered for credit only will state OFFERED FOR CREDIT ONLY in the title.

Don’t see a course that matches your needs? PLAT HAS DEVELOPED A FLEXIBLE SYSTEM THAT ALLOW YOU TO EARN CREDIT FOR THE LEARNING THAT IS MOST RELEVANT YOU! Click HERE for details. Before making a course selection, carefully read the course description. Many courses are opportunities for teachers of the same course/level to work together. Also, some courses are subject specific—so even though it might look like a great course, it may not be applicable for your learning needs. If you aren’t sure if the course is open to all certified staff members, contact the course instructor prior to registering. When in doubt, contact the instructor first. Happy Learning! Please click HERE to see the Professional Learning Courses FAQs. Registration Opens: October 2, 2019, 5:30 pm Registration Closes: October 9, 2019, 11:59 pm Classes Run: October 14-December 20, 2019 2

To Register for a Course in PEERS

Step 1-Login to PEERS. Step 2-Click on Course Guide on the left side menu.

Step 3-Click on Course Selection on the left side menu.

Step 4- Enter the Course Title, Type, or Instructor name then click Submit.

Step 5-Click Register on the far right side and confirm by clicking Yes.

Step 6-Select Stipend or Inservice. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Amy Geurkink-Coats, acoats@parkwayschools.net, 55093 or Gina O’Brien, gobrien@parkwayschools.net 55078

To Determine Credit/Stipend Amount in PEERS

Step 1-Login to PEERS. Step 2-Click on Course Guide on the left side menu.

Step 3-Click on Course Selection on the left side menu.

Step 4- Enter the Course Title, Type, or Instructor name then click Submit.

Step 5-Click “details” on the far right side.

Step 6-Select Stipend or Inservice.

3 in 3 Explained Parkway Professional Learning Requirements 3 credits every 3 years Below all count as ways to earn 3 in 3. Advancement on salary schedule?

Explanation

Type of Credit ● ●

Counts toward 3 in 3. Out of district offered by Approved Colleges and Universities ○ One in-service credit for each college credit earned. ○ Transcript and APPLICATION FOR CREDIT is completed by the Yes educator and given to the building secretary to record in PEERS. Type 1: ○ Credit is accepted for advancement on the salary schedule Graduate College MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO HR TO APPLY FOR CHANGE CHANGE Courses ● Channel change directions ● Channel change request form ● Counts toward 3 in 3. Yes ● In District Learning Experiences similar to rigorous college level Partial courses consisting of readings, discussion, research and artifacts. fulfillment of ○ All Salary Credit courses require work outside of the requirements Type 2: scheduled meeting times. for Channels Salary Credit ○ A Salary Credit course provides both in-service credit and an II, IV, V. Courses opportunity to progress to another salary channel—up to six No more credits may be applied to Channels II, IV, and V. than six MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO HR TO APPLY FOR CHANGE CHANGE hours toward change ■ Channel change directions ■ Channel change request form ● Counts toward 3 in 3. ● Courses offered consisting of meetings, discussions, workshops, and other forms of professional learning led by a building employee Type 3: and/or approved by the principal or the school’s P rofessional No Development Action Team (PLAT). Service District ● Educator submits Form#326 to the principal's secretary or designee. Service Building ○ Building PEERS secretary enters approved credit into Credits PEERS. ● Counts toward 3 in 3. ● A maximum of one in-service credit during each three year period will be allowed for principal approved foreign and domestic travel aligned with the professional learning guidelines. No Type 4: ● This credit is for trips not paid for by Parkway and meets the Foreign and requirements outline on the next page. Domestic Travel ● Transcript and APPLICATION FOR CREDIT is completed by the educator and given to the building secretary to record in PEERS.

Type 5: Individual Personalized PD Experiences

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Personalized learning experiences approved and submitted to the Talent Development Department. Personalized PD Experiences Handbook

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3 in 3 Explained Board Policy GCIA.G All full time certified educators are required to earn three in-service credits every three years (3 in 3) to keep from being held on step or going backward on the salary schedule. Three credits in three years may be earned with graduate credit, salary credit, district in-service credit, building in- service credit, foreign or domestic travel, or individual research as approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Accountability (see definitions below). In-service credit is not granted when the activity occurs during working hours, pays the teacher to attend, the teacher receives a yearly stipend for his/her participation, or when the district pays registration fees or other costs of attending the activity. (Exception – Collaborative Team Leader Development) Professional learning which is acceptable for earning credit is learning that enables educators to develop the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions they need to help students perform at higher academic levels. Please see the 3 in 3 FAQ page HERE.

Professional Learning Opportunities-Not Applicable In-service credit is not granted when: ● the activity occurs during working hours. ● Parkway pays the teacher to attend. ● the teacher receives a yearly stipend for his/her participation. ● registration fees or other costs of attending the activity are paid by Parkway.

Channel Change Allowances Bachelor’s

Bachelor’s +15

Master’s

Master’s +15

Master’s +30

Channel I

Channel II

Channel III

Channel IV

Channel V

6 Salary Credits may apply to M=15 (must be earned after Masters is completed)

6 Salary Credits may apply to M+15

6 Salary Credits may apply to BA+15

Personalized Learning Options

Professional Development you DESIGN, based on LEARNING you need, so you can meet the NEEDS of your students. How does it work? Tier 1: Evidence of LEARNING Earn .25 credit or $75 for summarizing your new learning. Tier 2: Evidence of IMPLEMENTATION Earn .5 credit or $150 for snapping a pic showing what you tried. Tier 3: Evidence of IMPACT (measurement) .75 credit or $225 for checking for impact. Tier 4: Evidence of SHARING with Othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2039;s 1.0 credit, $300, or one salary credit for writing up so others can try it too!

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Registration will open: October 2, 2019, 5:30 pm Registration will close: October 9, 2019, 11:59 pm Classes Run: October 14-December 20, 2019 Courses Listed for Credit Only are for DISTRICT CREDIT and count toward your 3 in 3. Only courses labeled SALARY CREDIT are for salary credit and apply toward a channel change See 3 in 3 Explained for more details.

FALL 2019 DIGITAL LEARNING PD SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSES COURSE

NOTES

Google Certification Level 1

Earn Google Educator Certification

Google Certification Level 2

Must complete Level 1 first

Schoology Essentials

Intro Course- Available features & How-Tos

Developing Your Schoology Course

Best practices for building an online class

Citizenship in the Digital Age

Prerequisite to Citizenship in Dig Age: Part 2

Citizenship in the Digital Age:Part 2

Earn Common Sense Media Educator badge

Media Literacy in Practice!

Intro to Media Literacy

Media Literacy Educator Badges

Implement to earn badges

Beginning to Blend

Intro to Blended Learning

Using Schoology for More!

Must have a working knowledge of Schoology

Fake New? Finding Credible Sources

Focus on this media literacy topic

All courses are for credit only No materials/texts are needed for any of these courses Read the course description for information on how to access the course

PLAT Courses (arranged by course number)

Course Guide Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-24 Course Name: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong-CREDIT ONLY-NO MATERIALS PROVIDED Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: MELISSA FRANCIS Location: VIRTUAL Description:Do you want to increase engagement and rigor in your classroom with learning experiences that will meet the needs of all of your learners? John Antonetti and James Garver studied over 17,000 classrooms to determine the level of thinking and engagement of students. They used this information to develop a Powerful Task Rubric that assist any educator in designing rigorous and engaging tasks. Creating and implementing Powerful Tasks in your classroom will help you to create lifelong learners who are prepared to respond to an ever changing world.

Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-17 Course Name: 7 Steps to Effective Feedback-CREDIT ONLY-MATERIALS NOT PROVIDED Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: ASHLEY WIEDMAN Location: VIRTUAL Description:The purpose of this course is to inform teachers of all contents about how to apply effective feedback on a wide range of assignments. This course will help guide teachers to develop constructive feedback practices that aid in students' abilities to use feedback to improve products, performance, key skills, and transfer of learning. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-25 Course Name: A Plan for Success: Universals in the Classroom-SALARY CREDIT Dates: Oct 14, 2019 6 00 AM Instructor: JAMIE MOORE Location: VIRTUAL Description:If you’re a new teacher, switching grade levels, or realizing that your current classroom management plan needs a refresh, this is the course for you. To connect daily to Parkway's Mission, Vision, and Learning Principles, we must assure our universal foundations are in place. Take time this summer to reflect, learn best practices, plan for, and collaborate with others around classroom universals. Our focus will include: Rules, Routines, and Visual Supports Physical Environment Teacher/Student Environment Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-18 Course Name: ADHD From a Student's Perspective: How to Understand and Assist Students With ADHD-SALARY CREDIT Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: KELLY CODY Location: VIRTUAL Description:This course is designed to help teachers better understand students with ADHD and develop strategies to help them be more successful in the classroom and life in general. The anchor text for the class is written by a young man with ADHD who is now a successful adult, but was 17 at the time he authored the book. This unique perspective is very useful in helping teachers understand their students' point of view.

Course Number: TECH-19-46 Course Name: Beginning to Blend: An introduction to Blended Learning- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:This course will teach you about blended and personalized learning as a whole, and show you how to stretch your thinking and try something new. You’ll learn the how and why of “blended” and how blended/personalized learning is changing the face of teaching and learning. You’ll leave this course with four blended “recipes” you can implement in your classroom immediately. Access this course by logging in with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) and using the code Q7KK-NZ78-7M4XN to join the class. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator

Collaborator Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-07 Course Name: Being the Change Teaching Social Comprehenson-SALARY CREDIT Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMANDA KELLY Location: VIRTUAL Description:“Being the Change” is based on the idea that people can develop skills and habits to serve them in the comprehension of social issues. The author, Sara K. Ahmed, identifies and unpacks the skills of social comprehension, providing teachers with tools and activities that help students make sense of themselves and the world as they navigate relevant topics in today’s society. In this course, we will read and reflect on each chapter as well as complete many of the engaging, transferable lessons found in the book and online. This is an online, self-paced, 12 hour course combining book readings with powerful activities and opportunities to immediately implement strategies from the book. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-05 Course Name: Building Blocks for Learning-SALARY CREDIT Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: LARA OBERMAN Location: VIRTUAL Description:Teachers will gain understanding of the developmental continuum skills (cognitive and social-emotional) children need to be successful in schools. Strategies for supporting students who lack some of the basic Building Blocks with be explored and shared. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-23 Course Name: Building Resilient Educators-CREDIT ONLY-MATERIALS NOT PROVIDED Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: ALLISON SEABORN Location: VIRTUAL Description:“Resilience” seems to be one of those trendy words in education. While the topic often comes up when discussing student well-being, first we need to be resilient ourselves. Every educator faces challenges in their career and personal life. This course gives educators the knowledge and tools to “bounce forward” after facing adversity. This purpose of this course is to focus on the CARE portion of Parkway's mission. As educators we must be resilient in order to face the stress and challenges of today’s classrooms, build resilient learners, and take care of ourselves in order to build longevity in our careers. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-02 Course Name: Caring for the Caretaker: Self Care for the Trauma Informed Educator-CREDIT or STIPEND Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: ALLISON SEABORN Location: VIRTUAL Description:This purpose of this course is to focus on the CARE portion of Parkway's mission. Educators must be regulated in order to help regulate their students. Educators must be caring for themselves in order to care for their students. This course will teach educators about compassion fatigue as well as provide strategies to prevent it. This course will be online through Google Classroom and self-paced. Course Number: TECH-19-41 Course Name: Citizenship in the Digital Age- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:In a world where answers are only a click away and media can be shared with ease, it's important to think about the role that these digital tools play in literacy instruction and work. In this session, we will think about the ways that we can teach students to be safe and responsible digital citizens and what can be done as educators to help students manage their own digital footprint. Access this course with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) using the code 3HD5-KM3G-JXK9T. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards: 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Course Number: TECH-19-42 Course Name: Citizenship in the Digital Age: Part 2 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:**The Citizenship in the Digital Age course is a prerequisite to this course Digital Citizenship is not a one-time lesson or something discussed at a special assembly once a year. Regardless of their age, all of our students’ lives, and ours, are influenced by digital media. Even if you don’t tweet, or snap, or own a cell phone, your life is still influenced by digital media. Because digital media is so influential, even when we’re not online, we’re all digital citizens; as are our students. Instead of isolating digital citizenship, you’re encouraged to model good digital citizenship in every class, every day--even outside of class. Through this course you will also earn a Common Sense Media recognition badge. Access this course with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) using the code Z2427-PCZ8T. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards: 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator

Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-15 Course Name: Classroom Essentials: A Teacher's Guide To Reading Conferences-FOR CREDIT ONLY -MATERIAL NOT PROVIDE Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMANDA KELLY Location: VIRTUAL Description:Whether you’re new to conferring with readers or would like a refresher, this course is for you! Join us as we learn from Jennifer Serravallo in her latest book, “Classroom Essentials: A Teacher’s Guide to Reading Conferences.” This online, self-paced course will explore the six different types of reading conferences with readings, videos, and online discussions. We will answer questions such as: What are the other kids doing? How do I confer when I don’t know the book? Which conference type do I choose? This course will take you quickly from learning to teaching and lift the level of your reading conferences. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-22 Course Name: Classroom Essentials: A Teacher's Guide to Writing Conferences-CREDIT or STIPEND Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMANDA KELLY Location: VIRTUAL Description:Whether you’re new to conferring with writers or would like a refresher, this course is for you! Join us as we learn from Carl Anderson in his latest book, “Classroom Essentials: A Teacher’s Guide to Writing Conferences.” This online, self-paced course will explore the five scenarios that happen after asking writers, “How’s it going?” This course will guide you through the three parts of a writing conference and show you teaching moves and intentional language used in each part. We will use readings, videos, and online discussions to take you quickly from learning to teaching while lifting the level of your writing conferences. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-01 Course Name: DIY Literacy for All Educators-CREDIT or STIPEND Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: JOHN DUVALL Location: Online Description:DIY Literacy, by Katie and Maggie Roberts is a powerful book about putting the right tools in place to ensure all students receive a rigorous education in literacy no matter the content area. With a focus on developing mini-lessons in a workshop setting, teachers can personalize and tailor their instruction to students by developing 3 tools: the demonstration notebook, anchor charts, and micro-progressions. Participants will read and discuss the book while also creating each of the 3 tools for a unit of study to be used during the upcoming school year. Course Number: TECH-19-45 Course Name: Developing Your Schoology Class- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:Are you already familiar with the basics of Schoology but want to go further? This class will help you get started with designing learning experiences that take advantage of the digital platform and provide students with anytime, anywhere access to resources. Developing your Schoology Class is a self-paced online course that goes beyond the basics of all the tools of Schoology and will give you an opportunity to plan, design and develop resources to meet your students in an online space. Work through all the modules on your own and develop your resources in your class as you go through this online course. Note: If you are not familiar with Schoology, it is recommended that you take the Schoology Essentials class before taking this course. Access this course with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) using the code VF9S-4WQ5-PN9D5. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator

Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-12 Course Name: Fake News? - Finding Credible Sources-CREDIT ONLY-NO MATERIALS PROVIDED Dates: Oct 15, 2019 N/A Instructor: KATIE PENDLETON Location: VIRTUAL Description:Participants will gain a better understanding of source credibility for personal/professional use as well as explore ways to integrate media literacy into classroom curriculum. The course will focus on analyzing sources for credibility and bias, search tips, and use of library resources. The course will be online, accessed through Schoology. Participants will work at their own pace and the course must be completed by Dec 20,2019.

Course Number: TECH-SC-19-07 Course Name: Google Certification - Level 1 - Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:Are you Googley? Do you want to be? Did you know that Google has an entire training program where you can get certified as a Google Educator? This course is online, self-paced, and is meant to get you to earn your Google Educator Level 1 Certification. In order to receive salary credit, you must pass the Google certification test and submit certificate to Amy Johnson at ajohnson@parkwayschools.net prior to Jan 5, 2020. Access the course by going to Google Classroom at http://classroom.google.com and entering the code ehudd4. Take note: 1. Email Amy 48 hours before you plan to take the exam so that we can send you a voucher code to use as payment. 2. Registration for the exam must be done 24 hours in advance of the time you wish to take it. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Course Number: TECH-SC-19-08 Course Name: Google Certification - Level 2 - Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:This course is designed to take your Google skills to the next level. To enroll, you must have passed Google Certification Level 1 and have already received credit for that class. Email Amy Johnson at ajohnson@parkwayschools.net when you register to gain access to the class. In order to receive salary credit, you must pass the Google certification exam and submit certificate to Amy Johnson prior to Jan. 5, 2020. Take note: 1. Google Level 1 Certification is a prerequisite for this class. 2. Email Amy 48 hours before you plan to take the exam so that we can send you a voucher code to use as payment. 3. Registration for the exam must be done 24 hours in advance of the time you wish to take it. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards: 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-21 Course Name: Grit For Kids: Developing Grit, Passion, Willpower, and Perseverance in Kids-SALARY CREDIT Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: KELLY CODY Location: VIRTUAL Description:The purpose of this course is to help teachers think about and acquire new strategies to help students develop perseverance by encouraging passion and curiosity, teaching self-control, self-respect, respect for others, and learning how to downplay negativity. The ultimate end goal is for students to develop self confidence and strategies for a successful life. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-09 Course Name: Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn Online Book Study-CREDIT ONLY-MATERIALS NOT PROVIDED Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: CARI MADDUX Location: Online Description:Teachers will learn how to boost student learning, motivation, and achievement by offering choice in their classroom. The step-by-step process within the book, Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn by Mike Anderson, will give teachers many ideas and examples of evidence based strategies that work for all students to prepare them for an ever changing world. By allowing choice to come alive in your classroom, students will be able to test their own ideas, take intellectual risks that they're interested in, and learn from their mistakes along the way, all in pursuit of understanding the concepts in your curriculum. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-29 Course Name: Math Games Worth Teaching K-5-CREDIT or STIPEND Dates: Nov 12, 2019 4 30 PM, Nov 19, 2019 4 30 PM, Oct 26, 2019 4 30 PM Instructor: AMY FITTER Location: HANNA WOODS ELEMENTARY Description:Students love math games and puzzles, but how much are they really learning from the experience? Too often, math games are thought of as just a fun activity or enrichment opportunity. This course will show teachers how to make games and puzzles an integral learning component that provides them with unique access to student thinking. They can be used as formative assessments as an alternative to traditional assessments. Good math games allow students an opportunity to transfer their prior learning to new demands. They allow students to become thoughtful and effective problem solvers and increasingly self-directed, skilled and persistent as learners. Good games allow students to work skillfully with others to achieve common goals. This course is designed to help teachers determine the difference between good math games that encourage these ideas and busy-work games that do not. It will provide teachers with a rich resource to meet these goals.

Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-19 Course Name: Math Running Records in Action K - 5-CREDIT ONLY-NO MATERIALS PROVIDED Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: ELLEN WILSDON Location: online Description:How often do you have mathematicians who are not fluent in their basic facts? Do you wonder about the best way to work on those skills? If so, this class is for you! In our ever-changing world, kids need to be flexible and confident learners. Math Running Records in Action is a book by Dr. Vicki Newton that introduces us to running records in math. Math Running Records will help you identify exactly where your students are on their journey to learning basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), then help you identify next steps. All of Dr. Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is research based, with sources listed throughout the book. You will be practicing running records with your students (or students in your building), depending on your grade level and the level of your mathematicians. Implementing math running records will ensure that all your mathematicians are capable and confident! Course Number: TECH-19-50 Course Name: Media Literacy Certification: Part 4- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:**Media Literacy Educator Badges: Part 1, 2 & 3 are prerequisites to this course. If you are taking this course, you've already earned and submitted 6 micro-credentials of your choice in the Media Literacy Educator Badges Part 1, 2 & 3 courses. In this course, you will complete the last 2 areas within the topic of media literacy in which you can show competency in teaching students about their role as media consumers and creators. You will submit artifacts and reflections showcasing your media literacy teaching abilities to the Digital Promise platform for review. If approved, you will earn a micro-credential (electronic badge) for each of the 2 topics. You will also earn .25 credits in PEERS for completing this course. After this course you will have earned all 8 micro-credentials, 1 in-service credit in PEERS (total from all 4 courses) and you will be a Media Literacy Certified Educator! Access this course by logging in with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) and using the code QF6WW-D3HBTto join the class. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards: 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Course Number: TECH-19-47 Course Name: Media Literacy Educator Badges: Part 1- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:**Media Literacy Educator Badges: Part 1 is a prerequisite to this course. If you are taking this course, you've already earned and submitted 2 micro-credentials of your choice in the Media Literacy Educator Badges Part 1 course. In this course, you will have the freedom to choose 2 additional areas within the topic of media literacy in which you can show competency in teaching students about their role as media consumers and creators. You will submit artifacts and reflections showcasing your media literacy teaching abilities to the Digital Promise platform for review. If approved, you will earn a micro-credential (electronic badge) for each of the 2 topics. You will also earn .25 credits in PEERS for completing this course. In Media Literacy Educator Badges Part 3 and 4 classes (each worth .25 credits) you will have the same opportunity to earn 2 additional micro-credentials each time. If you chose to do all 4 classes, you will have earned all 8 badges. Once you have earned all 8 micro credentials (finished in the Part 4 class), you will be a Media Literacy Certified Educator. These courses can be taken over several semesters. You are not required to complete all 4 classes. Credit will be given as you complete each course. Access this course by logging in with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) and using the code C9BCF-GXRZG to join the class. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards: 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Course Number: TECH-19-48 Course Name: Media Literacy Educator Badges: Part 2- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:**Media Literacy Educator Badges: Part 1 is a prerequisite to this course. If you are taking this course, you've already earned and submitted 2 micro-credentials of your choice in the Media Literacy Educator Badges Part 1 course. In this course, you will have the freedom to choose 2 additional areas within the topic of media literacy in which you can show competency in teaching students about their role as media consumers and creators. You will submit artifacts and reflections showcasing your media literacy teaching abilities to the Digital Promise platform for review. If approved, you will earn a micro-credential (electronic badge) for each of the 2 topics. You will also earn .25 credits in PEERS for completing this course. In Media Literacy Educator Badges Part 3 and 4 classes (each worth .25 credits) you will have the same opportunity to earn 2 additional micro-credentials each time. If you chose to do all 4 classes, you will have earned all 8 badges. Once you have earned

all 8 micro credentials (finished in the Part 4 class), you will be a Media Literacy Certified Educator. These courses can be taken over several semesters. You are not required to complete all 4 classes. Credit will be given as you complete each course. Access this course by logging in with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) and using the code C9BCF-GXRZG to join the class. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards: 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Course Number: TECH-19-49 Course Name: Media Literacy Educator Badges: Part 3- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:**Media Literacy Educator Badges: Part 1 and 2 are prerequisites to this course. If you are taking this course, you've already earned and submitted 4 micro-credentials of your choice in the Media Literacy Educator Badges Part 1 & 2 courses. In this course, you will have the freedom to choose 2 additional areas within the topic of media literacy in which you can show competency in teaching students about their role as media consumers and creators. You will submit artifacts and reflections showcasing your media literacy teaching abilities to the Digital Promise platform for review. If approved, you will earn a micro-credential (electronic badge) for each of the 2 topics. You will also earn .25 credits in PEERS for completing this course. In the Media Literacy Educator Certification Part 4 class (worth .25 credits) you will have the same opportunity to earn your last 2 micro-credentials. If you chose to do all 4 classes, you will have earned all 8 badges. Once you have earned all 8 micro credentials (finished in the Part 4 class), you will be a Media Literacy Certified Educator. These courses can be taken over several semesters. You are not required to complete all 4 classes. Credit will be given as you complete each course. Access this course by logging in with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) and using the code 27BN7-DZHJB to join the class. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards: 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Course Number: TECH-19-43 Course Name: Media Literacy in Practice- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:Media is all around us! So, what is media literacy? This course will dive deeper into the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and act using all forms of communication. In this course, participants will explore the complexities of how information is created, spread and consumed. Access this course with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) using the code BFPQ-FJNZ-QTNT2. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards: 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator

Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-26 Course Name: Problem Solving 101-CREDIT or STIPEND Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: JAMIE MOORE Location: VIRTUAL Description:Day after day teacher find themselves asking why students are not able to reach the goals we set for them. Effective teachers and teacher teams are continually problem solving to ensure ALL students are capable, curious, caring and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing world. Problem solving is the ongoing process of improving student outcomes. Steps apply to work at all levels of support (universal, targeted, intensive), levels of system (district, building, content-grade level, classroom, and student) and inform timely, responsive decision making. During this session, we will dig into Parkway's Problem Solving Framework to build understanding and skills to increase effectiveness for ongoing problem solving.

Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-13 Course Name: Reading to Make A Difference-CREDIT ONLY-NO MATERIALS PROVIDED Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: KATIE WIESE Location: VIRTUAL Description:This course is designed to help K-8 classroom teachers understand how to use diverse literature that provides students with a variety of opportunities to see the world through mirrors, windows, and doors so they can respond to an ever-changing world. It will help them see the views, values, and cultures of others while transferring learning to new situations in and out of school. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-03 Course Name: Resources to Support Your Writing Workshop-SALARY CREDIT Dates: Oct 1, 2019 N/A Instructor: ERIN ARLEDGE Location: online Description:This course is designed to explore resources that help enhance your Writing Workshop. This course will utilize three additional resources (Patterns of Power, Heart Maps and The Writing Strategies Book) that will help your students meet the learning targets of the Writing Units of Study. These resources will help in the areas of generating ideas, stamina and adding grammar to your workshop. Course Number: TECH-19-44 Course Name: Schoology Essentials- Fall 19 Dates: Nov 4, 2019 N/A Instructor: AMY JOHNSON Location: Self-Paced Online - Start anytime before Nov 4 Description:Looking for a way to engage your students in online spaces and to create a more personalized learning experience for them? Schoology is your tool. This learning management system offers all the functionality of an online platform, provides assessments, and will be populated with your classes this fall. Schoology Essentials is an online, self-paced introduction to the basics of all the tools of Schoology and addresses how to use them in online spaces. Work through all the modules on your own and develop your resources in a sample class as you go in this online course. Access this course with your Google account through Schoology (https://schoology.parkwayschools.net) using the code BCC7-WK2S-5S8WF. Course must be completed by Dec. 18, 2019. This class is self-paced allowing you to start and finish at your convenience. You do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to start. ISTE Student Standards 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-14 Course Name: Stretching Gifted and High Ability Learners in the Classroom Setting-CREDIT ONLY-NO MATERIALS PROVID Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: JESSICA ZURMUEHLEN Location: VIRTUAL Description:The purpose of this course is to help classroom teachers develop ways to personalize the learning of their gifted and high ability learners within their general classroom setting. Challenging these students will ensure that they are capable, confident, and enthusiastic learners who have what they need in order to reach their highest potential. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-12 Course Name: Fake News? - Finding Credible Sources-CREDIT ONLY-NO MATERIALS PROVIDED Dates: Oct 15, 2019 N/A Instructor: KATIE PENDLETON Location: VIRTUAL Description:Participants will gain a better understanding of source credibility for personal/professional use as well as explore ways to integrate media literacy into classroom curriculum. The course will focus on analyzing sources for credibility and bias, search tips, and use of library resources. The course will be online, accessed through Schoology. Participants will work at their own pace and the course must be completed by Dec 20,2019.

Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-27 Course Name: Teacher PBL-CREDIT or STIPEND Dates: Oct 14, 2019 4 15 PM, Nov 6, 2019 4 15 PM, Dec 11, 2019 4 15 PM Instructor: KRISTEN HARMS Location: HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEMENTARY Description:Step into a world of investigation and learning. Switch hats between student and facilitator of standards. As an elementary Parkway teacher, how would you create an innovative learning process for students across content areas through problem based instruction? Teachers will work through the process of digging deeper into curriculum and creating a learning path for students based on their formative assessments and interest surveys. Teachers will also learn how to gather information in a frequently changing world to ensure the learning is authentic to each student's goals. We will meet in person three times. There will be in class or online opportunities for the additional meetings.

Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-16 Course Name: Teaching Our Children to Think_CREDIT ONLY-NO MATERIALS PROVIDED Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: JESSICA ZURMUEHLEN Location: VIRTUAL Description:During this course, teachers will learn how to teach students HOW to think vs. WHAT think. They will explore a variety of different thinking skills and create activities that they can use within their classroom settings. Teaching our students to become logical, critical, and creative thinkers will prepare them for an ever-changing world where they will be curious and confident learners. Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-11 Course Name: Teaching with Love and Logic-CREDIT ONLY-NO MATERIAL PROVIDED Dates: Oct 15, 2019 N/A Instructor: HILARY KRANER Location: VIRTUAL Description:Are you wanting to reduce your stress and bring back your enjoyment of teaching? This class is designed around the book Teaching with Love and Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom by Jim Fay and David Funk. You will be learning about effective classroom interventions using shared control, choices within limits and the importance of relationships. The book we will be using is Teaching with Love & Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom 2nd Edition by Jim Fay. (ISBN-13: 978-1942105237) Course Number: PLAT-FALL-20-04 Course Name: Using Schoology for More!-CREDIT or STIPEND Dates: Oct 14, 2019 N/A Instructor: JAMIE DRESSER Location: VIRTUAL Description:Schoology can be used as a great resource for teachers and students. We will take a general look at Schoology and the tools available, examples of ways that Schoology can work in a variety of settings, and we will spend time learning to create resources and brainstorming ways to maximize the functionality of Schoology. This is a self-paced course that takes place entirely within Schoology. You will be sent the access code and instructions via email by October 14th and you will have until December 1st to complete the requirements of the course.