2015-16
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Overview This document provides both teachers and school-based leadership a listing of the current and upcoming professional learning opportunities being provided through the Division of Teaching and Learning. These opportunities will be grounded in the established best practices listed below for effective professional learning. The categories included are (1) District-Level Professional Learning; (2) School-Based Administrator Professional Learning /Meetings; (3) Curriculum Coaching Professional Learning; (4) General Teacher Professional Learning; (5) Reading Professional Learning; (6) Mathematics Professional Learning; (7) Science Professional Learning; (8) Advanced Placement Professional Learning; (9) Learning Support Professional Learning; (10) Technology Professional Learning; (11) Fine Arts Professional Learning; and (12) Workforce Education Professional Learning.
Supporting Research Effective professional development has long been linked to increases in student achievement and teacher quality with sustained and intensive professional development being more likely to have an impact on enhanced teacher knowledge and skills, and ultimately student achievement than shorter professional development activities (Hanushek, Kain, & Rivkin, 1998; National Center for Education Statistics, 2000; Garet et al., 2001; Yoon et al, 2007; Center for Public Education, 2013). Research suggests that effective professional learning is guided by the following principles: 1. The duration of professional learning must be significant and ongoing to allow time for teachers to learn a new strategy and have time to incorporate implementation. 2. There must be support for a teacher during the implementation stage that addresses the specific challenges of changing classroom practice. 3. Teachers’ initial exposure to a concept should not be passive, but rather should engage teachers through varied approaches so they can participate actively in making sense of a new practice. 4. Modeling has been found to be a highly effective way to introduce a new concept and help teachers understand a new practice. 5. The content presented to teachers shouldn’t be generic, but instead grounded in the teacher’s discipline (middle and high school teachers) or grade-level (for elementary school teachers).
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District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 District-Level Professional Learning Activity Title
August PD Day
Teacher Induction Program Seminar (T.I.P.S)
Division Sponsor Teaching and Learning
Office of Professional Development
Description
Varies by content area needs: Science: 5E, Lab Safety Training Math: ELA: Three-day induction program focusing on topics such as Polk County diversity, Teacher Evaluation System, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, & Standards-Based Instruction
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
Location/ Room(s)
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Face-to-Face for new teachers only
August 11-12, 2015
None
Webinar streaming: IT staff and gear
D. Staff Learning and Growth
WebEx through Adobe Connect for teachers Teachers new to Polk County Public Schools or returning from a break in service
JMPDC Cypress, Palm, Citrus (reserved for Faceto-Face, stream WebEx)
July 21-23, 2015
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
Title II/ PD
Projector Microphone Document Camera
Harrison School for the Arts
400.00 for cliniciansFine Arts Budget
July 27-29, 2015
Cost/ Funding
August 31September 2, 2015 October 5-7, 2015 November 2-4, 2015
Contact Day: All Performing and Fine Arts
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Fine Arts Department
All Arts together, then split into component groups for specific PD.
A. Student Achievement
Music: 175 Visual Art: 150 Dance: 15 Theatre Arts: 25
February 1-3, 2015 August 17, 2015
Technology/ Equipment needed
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 CTE Contact Day
Test Coordinator Trainings for State and District Standardized Testing
What is Florida’s ValueAdded Model?
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Workforce Education
Yearly expectations for CTE, new district initiatives, updated information
E. Support and Resources
Assessment, Accountability, and Evaluation
Participants will become familiar with a wealth of information related to standardized testing, including security protocols, logistical procedures, technological aspects, and legislative/DOE updates. Utilizing the information presented and the hands-on work sessions, participants will be able to create and implement an effective plan to successfully administer all required standardized testing throughout the year. Course provides an overview of how Florida’s Value-Added Model is calculated and the components included in the calculation.
A. Student Achievement
AAE
D. Staff Learning and Growth
All Secondary CTE Teachers
All administration and staff involved with coordinating district/state testing at the school and district level.
Teachers and Administrators
August 18, 2015
Polk State College
August 28, September 30, November 17, February 11 & 12, February 19, March 18
Jim Miles PDC (Citrus, Palm, and Cypress Conference Rooms)
August – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
None needed
WE Department Equipment
Sound System, Microphone, LCD projector
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Student Achievement and Evaluation
AAE
Title I, ESE, ESOL, PreK, Migrant
Parent University
Media Specialists Meetings
Course provides an overview of the Student Achievement component for all employee groups. Course is individualized for each participant. Parent University for parents who have a Title I, ESOL, Migrant, or ESE students. All staff is welcome to attend.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
B. Stakeholder Partnerships
Media Services
Teachers and Administrators
Parent University for parents who have a Title I, ESOL, or ESE students. All staff is welcome to attend. Media Specialists
August – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
Sept 12
Lake Region HS
Feb. 27 Tentative
TBA
N/A
Title I and ESE
N/A
TBA
Sept. 16, 2015 Dec. 7, 2015 Feb. 8, 2016 April 26, 2016
School-Based Administrator Professional Learning /Meetings Activity Title
Division Sponsor
Principal Meetings
Office of Superintendent
Title I Back to School Principal Meeting
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Title I
Description
Strategic Plan Relevance A. Student Achievement
To provide guidance to administrators on Title I guidance and compliance issues.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
Location/ Room(s)
All administrators
Aug. 6, 2015 Sept. 3, 2015 Nov. 5, 2015 Dec. 3, 2015 Feb. 4, 2016 March 3, 2016 May 5, 2016 August 12 or 13 by Coordinator 8:30-11:30
August 6 (Tenoroc) All others: Jim Miles Professional Development Center
82 Title Administrators
Title I Training Room
Cost/ Funding
0.00
Technology/ Equipment needed
0.00
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Title I Principal’s Budget Meeting
Title I
Teacher Evaluation Certification Re-Calibration
Office of Professional Development
New Evaluator Certification
Office of Professional Development
Office of Professional Development
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To provide guidance on 16-17 Title I school budgets and other guidance and compliance issues. To review the observation process and EPCs and calibrate administrators’ ratings A four day intensive professional learning to orient new administrators to the district’s teacher evaluation system, to identify teacher and student evidences for each Essential Performance Criteria, to conduct live classroom observations, to ensure calibration of ratings across observers, and to develop quality feedback that will impact teacher performance and student learning To provide new Assistant Principals with the training and
D. Staff Learning and Growth
82 Title Administrators
May 2016
Title I Training Room
0.00
0.00
Time TBA
D. Staff Learning and Growth
All administrators
Dates TBD
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
N/A
D. Staff Learning and Growth
All new administrators or administrators new to the district
July – TBD
Jim Miles Professional Development Center & Schools
N/A
Projector Laptop Doc Camera
Jim Miles Professional
N/A
Projector Laptop Doc Camera
Sept. 8,9, 16, & 17 Nov. 9, 10, 16, & 17 Jan. 11, 14, 15, & 19 March – TBD May - TBD
D. Staff Learning and Growth
All new Assistant Principals
Sept. 23 Oct. 21 Nov. 18
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 New Assistant Principal Academy
National Institute for School Leadership (NISL)
Office of Professional Development
Unpacking Essential Performance Criteria (EPCs)
Office of Professional Development
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support needed to be successful in their new role. The academy focuses on both the technical aspects of the work of an Assistant Principal as well as the skills related to each of the Florida School Leader Standards. To prepare principals to meet the challenges of increased accountability; includes 13 units of study over the course of an entire year
To support administrators in building a common instructional language and determine teacher and student evidences for each EPC
Dec. 16 Jan. 20 Feb. 17 March 16 April 20 May 18
Development Center & Schools
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Selected principals
June 17 & 18 Sept. 14 & 15 Sept. 21 & 22 Oct. 13 & 14 Nov. 12 & 13 Dec. 8 & 9 Jan. 12 & 13 Feb. 9 & 10 Mar. 15 & 16 Apr. 12 & 13 May 9 & 10 June – TBD July - TBD
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
Federal Grants
Projector Laptop Microphone
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Administrators
September 25 November 16
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Microphone Document Camera
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Florida Professional Development Protocol and Facilitation Skills
Office of Professional Development
To provide a thorough understanding of the Florida Professional Development Protocol Standards and statute requirements for administrators who provide professional development How to structure and facilitate professional learning communities to improve school performance
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Administrators
October 20 January 29
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Microphone Document Camera
Professional Learning Communities
Office of Professional Development
D. Staff Learning and Growth
TBD
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Laptop Doc Camera
Office of Discipline
To review the changes made in the Student Code of Conduct and changes in paperwork.
C. Safe and Secure Environment
Administrators who are responsible for facilitating professional development through PLCs All AP’s and Deans
Student Code of Conduct indepth review, form changes, and protocol
Dates TBD
Jim Miles Professional Development Center/or local High School
N/A
N/A
Student Code of Conduct Overview of changes
Office of Discipline
C. Safe and Secure Environment
All Principals Two groups: Elementary and Secondary
Pre Planning week
TBA
N/A
N/A
Training for New Assistant Principals
Office of Discipline
To review the overall changes in the Student Code of Conduct and changes in forms and protocol To go over all paperwork for alternative ed and expulsion cases
C. Safe and Secure Environment
All new Assistant Principals and any existing Assistant Principals who want the extra training
Week of July 20th, specific TBD
TBA
N/A
N/A
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District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Implementing MTSS for administrators And school team
Early Warning System for administrators
Student Services FDLRS
Student Services FDLRS
Office of Acceleration and InnovationLeadership & Learning Center-CSA Approved
The Instructional Leader
Grade 3 Portfolio and Good Cause Exemptions
K-12 Reading
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Administrators will learn the procedures and identify their role in implementing in the schools. Team will develop implementation plans Administrators will identify ways of ensuring implementation. Training will include review of database and procedures to facilitate Development of school wide formative protocols to align ongoing assessment to Florida Academic Standards, including monitoring the implementation of Data Teams meetings.
A. Student Achievement
Audience will be an implementation team. Several sections will be necessary 60 per section
TBD
TBD
N/A
screen projector microphone
A. Student Achievement
Done during a principal meeting?
TBD
TBD
D. Staff Learning and Growth
August 5, 2015
TBD
MSAP Grant
Projector
Elementary Administrators will review the Statue Language for Grade 3 Retention and methods for
A. Student Achievement
Administrative Teams of MSAP Grant SchoolsLincoln Avenue Academy, Dundee Elementary Academy, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, Jewett School of the Arts, and Winston Academy of Engineering/Appr ox. 25 Elementary Administrators
TBD waiting on direction from the FLDOE about potential changes.
TBA
N/A
LCD projector
screen, projector, microphone
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 8 – Assessing 21st Century Skills
AAE
Using Data to Improve Professional Practice (SelfEvaluation, Individual Goals, and Deliberate Practice)
AAE
monitoring and certifying “Good Cause “Exemptions to include. Course provides participants with strategies for the development of instruction and assessments geared toward the global skills necessary for students to succeed in the 21st Century. Educators will learn to set professional growth goals, identify steps to improve strategies, and plan, develop, and lead the implementation/ monitoring of their Individual Goal/Deliberate Practice Plan in partnership with their supervisors.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Administrators
November – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Administrators
August – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Technology/ Equipment needed
Curriculum Coaching Professional Learning Activity Title
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Division Sponsor
Description
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Coach Academy/ Mtg
Interventionist Meeting
Instructional Coaching Cadre
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Teaching and Learning
D. Staff Learning and Growth
District and School-Based Coaches
Teaching and Learning
D. Staff Learning and Growth
School Interventionists
Teaching and Learning
Teachers interested in applying for Instructional Coaching positions in Polk County will learn the fundamental principles of effective coaching for improved student achievement.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
2015 dates: Aug 25-26 Sept 24 Oct 30 Nov 19 Dec 17 2016 dates: Jan 29 Feb 25 March 31 May 27 2015 dates: Sept 23 Oct 28 Nov 18 Dec 16 2016 dates: Jan 27 Feb 24 March 29 May 25 September October November January February Evenings 5:007:00. Participants will need to attend each session.
JMPDC Cypress, Palm, Citrus
Title 1 (T1) Title 2 (T2)
JMPDC Cypress, Palm, Citrus
Title 1
(01/27/16 in T1 Conf. room)
Schools throughout the district.
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 General Teacher Professional Learning Activity Title
Learning Map Lesson/ Resource Development
Division Sponsor
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning
Teaching & Learning Content (TLC) Academy
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Description
Content and pedagogy to develop teachers for model classrooms and mentor teachers.
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Selected contentarea teachers
10/29/15 (Q1) 01/28/16 (Q2) 03/30/16 (Q3) 05/26/16 (Q4)
JMPDC Cypress, Palm, Citrus, Live Oak
Title 2
D. Staff Learning and Growth
One (1) teacher per school per session (see below) for one day each week
09/8-11/2015 (T, W, Th, F)
JMPDC Cypress, Palm, Citrus, Live Oak
Title 2
T K-2(30) 3-5 ELA (31) 6-8 Science 9-12 Math
W Th 3-5 Math (30) 3-5 Math (31) 3-5 Science (31)3-5 Science (30) 6-8 ELA 6-8 Reading 9-12 Reading 9-12 ELA 9-12 Soc. St. 6-8 Soc. St.
One (1) K-2 teacher to represent all content areas for gr. K-2 One (1) 3-5 teacher to represent ELA for grades 3-5; One (1) 3-5 teacher to represent Math for grades 3-5; One (1) 3-5 teacher to represent Science for grades 3-5; One (1) 6-8 teacher to represent ELA, Reading, Mathematics, and Science for grades 6-8; One (1) 9-12 teacher to represent ELA, Reading, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Biology.
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Technology/ Equipment needed
11/9-12/2015 01/1114/2016 03/7-10/2016 05/9-12/2016 (M, T, W, Th)
M K-2 (31) 3-5 ELA (30) 6-8 Math 9-12 Science
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Dana Center Study of the Standards
Teaching & Learning/ Office of Professional Development
Participants will gain a common understanding of the Florida Standards and develop a strong working knowledge of the standards’ effect on teaching and learning.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers, including teachers who attended TIPS
Clinical Supervision
Office of Professional Development
Educators with at least three years of proficient teaching experience who wish to become qualified supervising teachers for student interns, supervising teachers for field experience students, or qualified peer mentors for beginning teachers. The face to face version is a six-week course. The hybrid version is through Moodle and only meets the first and last night of class. To support teachers through teacher-led and collaborative learning sessions. This is an effort to celebrate teachers
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
ECET2 Symposiums (Elevating and Celebrating Effective
12
Office of Professional Development
October 26 October 27 November 12 November 13 December 10 December 11 February 22 February 23 March 7 March 8 Other dates as needed Face to face: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19
Jim Miles Professional Development Center & school locations
N/A
Projector Microphone Document Camera
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
Title II/ PD
Projector
1st Semester: School-based ECET2 - TBD
School locations
Business Sponsors
Projector Microphone
2nd Semester:
Jim Miles Professional
Face to face: February 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15 Hybrid: TBD
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Teaching and Teachers)
Intern Seminar & Cooperating Teacher Reception
and increase teacher retention.
Office of Professional Development
Unpacking Essential Performance Criteria (EPCs)
Office of Professional Development
The Learning Environment (Classroom Management)
Office of Professional Development
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District-wide May 16 May 17
Development Center
Pre-service Teachers & Cooperating Teachers
Intern Seminar: September 8 January 22
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Microphone
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Microphone Document Camera
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Microphone Document Camera
To orient pre-service teachers into Polk County and to provide support to cooperating teachers who host full-time pre-service teachers
D. Staff Learning and Growth
This optional PD is to support teachers in building a common instructional language and determine teacher and student evidences for each EPC This optional PD will provide teachers tools in how to effectively manage a classroom by creating an environment of respect & rapport, establishing a culture for learning, managing classroom procedures & student behavior,
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
CT Reception: September 10 January 19 TBD
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
TBD
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 and organizing physical space
Drs. Harry & Rosemary Wong Workshop
Polk County Schools & Polk State College
Florida Professional Development Protocol and Facilitation Skills
Office of Professional Development
Aspiring Leaders Program
Office of Professional Development
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Dr. Harry & Rosemary Wong guide teachers on how to start class with no wasted time, teach classroom procedures, & maximize instructional time To provide a thorough understanding of the Florida Professional Development Protocol Standards and statute requirements for those who provide professional development A year-long program designed to prepare teacher leaders for the Assistant Principalship.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
August 6
Victory Church
Individual Registration
None
D. Staff Learning and Growth
All personnel who provide professional development
October 20 January 29
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Microphone Document Camera
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers with Educational Leadership Certification and a desire to become an administrator
Sept. 24 Oct. 15 Nov. 4 Dec. 1 Jan. 7 Jan. 28 Feb. 16 March 7 March 30 April 14
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Laptop Microphone
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 High-Effect Size Strategies
Office of Professional Development
Professional Learning Communities
Office of Professional Development
New Teacher Support/PD
Office of Professional Development
ACE Professional Development Certification Program
Office of Professional Development
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This optional PD will provide teachers with research-based instructional strategies whose practices result in higher probabilities of positively impacting student learning and achievement This optional PD will show how to structure and facilitate professional learning communities to improve school performance Optional PDs will offer support and professional learning on a variety of topics based on need This program is for PCSB teachers holding a Temporary Certificate and needing to fulfill additional certification requirements.
A. Student Achievement
Teachers
June 23 TBD
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Laptop Microphone Doc Camera
D. Staff Learning and Growth
All personnel who are responsible for facilitating professional development through PLCs
TBD
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
N/A
Projector Laptop Doc Camera
D. Staff Learning and Growth
First and second year teachers
TBD
N/A
N/A
D. Staff Learning and Growth
PCSB Teachers on Temporary Certificates
Informational and Orientation Sessions: June 30 July 15 Aug. 10 Sept. 2 Oct. 1 Nov. 2 Jan. 6 Feb. 1
Jim Miles Professional Development Center and school locations Adobe Connect
Tuition
Computer Adobe Connect Moodle
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
FTCE General Knowledge Tutoring Math and Essay Writing
Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom-IB
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Office of Professional Development
Office of Acceleration and InnovationIB consultants as a part of the required IB training for authorization . CSA-in progress
This professional learning is designed to assist first year teachers to review content for the FTCE General Knowledge Test
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Official IB Category 1 training for PYP schools-Dundee Elementary and Lincoln Avenue Academy
D 3-To prepare teachers, and administrators to be highly effective through quality professional learning
First year PCSB teachers who wish to review concepts for the FTCE General Knowledge subtests Math and Essay Writing
PYP TeachersLincoln Avenue Academy & Dundee Elementary Academy/Appro x. 70
Mar. 1 Apr. 4 May 2 Saturday Workshops, Summer Workshop, and Mentoring Sessions: TBD Fall TBA
TBA
Title II
Computer Document Camera Calculators Moodle
Lincoln Avenue Academy
2013 MSAP Grant
Projector, Microphone
Spring TBA
August 3-5, 2015
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Title I school and parent involvement contact meetings
Title I
To provide guidance to school based Title I contacts. Title I will provide guidance with documentation and compliance issues for TASK and parent involvement.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Title I school/parent involvement contacts who work with TASK
Aug. 27 or 28 by coordinator 8:30-12:00 all 1:00-3:00 new to Title I
Title I Training room
Title 1
na
Title I Parent Center @
Title I
na
Title I Parent Involvement
Projector, laptop, seating for 40.
Jan. 7 or 8 by coordinator 8:30-12:00 all April 7 or 8 by coordinator 8:30-12:00 all
Title I PIP review and LEA Technical Assistance
Title I Parent Involvement
To provide guidance and help to Title I schools in writing their parent involvement plans.
D. Staff and Learning
Title I School parent involvement contact will attend on one date/location
Sept. 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 Attend one closest location to home school. Elem. 810:00AM
9/8 SHE 9/10 Combee 9/11 TTI training room 9/15 Mulberry MS 9/17 Garner
MS/HS/ESE 10-12:00
Title I District Parent Advisory Team Meetings
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Title I Parent Involvement
To provide information on District/School Title I services and Effective ways schools and parents can work together as partners.
B. Stakeholder Partnerships
Each Title I school parent involvement contact and a team of 2-3 parents are invited to attend one event.
April 19, 21, 26,28, May 3 or 5 9-11:30 am Attend one date closest to home school.
TENTATIVE 4/19 MHS 4/21 N. Lakeland 4/26 Sandhill 4/28 Dennison MS 5/3 Garden Grove 5/5 Stephens
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom-IB
Engaging Students in Learning
ESOL Strategies
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Office of Acceleration and Innovation- IB consultants as a part of the required IB training for authorization. CSA-in progress Office of Acceleration and InnovationLeadership & Learning-CSA Approved
Official IB Category 1 training for PYP schools-Dundee Elementary and Lincoln Avenue Academy
D 3-To prepare teachers, and administrators to be highly effective through quality professional learning
PYP TeachersLincoln Avenue Academy & Dundee Elementary Academy/Approx. 70
August 3-5, 2015
Lincoln Avenue Academy
2013 MSAP Grant
Projector, Microphone
This training will guide staff in developing and implementing the formative process in order to engage students in the learning process.
D 3-To prepare teachers, and administrators to be highly effective through quality professional learning
August 3-4 & 6-7
Winston Academy of Engineering & Lincoln Avenue Academy/Approx. 90
2013 MSAP Grant
Projector, Microphone
Office of Acceleration and Innovation & ESOL Department
This training will provide staff with a variety of ESOL strategies that can be used to differentiate instruction. Other topics include: Incorporation of technology, cultural awareness, and vocabulary instruction
D 3-To prepare teachers, and administrators to be highly effective through quality professional learning
MSAP Grant Schools-Lincoln Avenue Academy, Dundee Elementary Academy, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, Jewett School of the Arts, and Winston Academy of Engineering MSAP Grant Schools-Lincoln Avenue Academy, Dundee Elementary Academy, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, Jewett School of the Arts, and Winston Academy of Engineering
September & October
Each school site
2013 MSAP Grant
Projector
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 PerformanceBased Learning
Office of Acceleration and Innovation-Jay McTighe-CSA in progress
Formative Assessments
Office of Acceleration and InnovationKaren BaileyCSA in progress
Office IB-MYP training
Office of Acceleration and InnovationIB consultants as a part of the required IB training for authorization . CSA-in progress
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Performance-Based Assessment in the Classroom: Principles and Practices. Participants will learn how to authentically engage students through performance based assessments where knowledge and skills are applied authentically. Participants will learn how to design, administer, and used data from formative assessments to inform instruction.
D 3-To prepare teachers, and administrators to be highly effective through quality professional learning
Official IB training for MYP schoolsDundee Ridge Middle Academy
D 3-To prepare teachers, and administrators to be highly effective through quality professional learning
D 3-To prepare teachers, and administrators to be highly effective through quality professional learning
MSAP Grant Schools-Lincoln Avenue Academy, Dundee Elementary Academy, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, Jewett School of the Arts, and Winston Academy of Engineering Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, Jewett School of the Arts
January 12-13
TBD/50-10 from each school
2013 MSAP Grant
Projector, Microphone
September 1718 & February 18-19
TBD/50-25 from each school
2013 MSAP Grant
Projector
MYP TeachersDundee Ridge Middle Academy
TBD by IB
Dundee Ridge 2013 MSAP Middle Academy- Grant Approx. 50
Projector, Microphone
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Fostering a Collaborative Culture
Brain Compatible Learning
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FDLRS/FIN
FDLRS
Assists in identifying working/learning styles of the teacher to aid in “with-it” communication and collaboration among peers to include teacher/paraprofessi onal relationships and to create a rich team environment to benefit struggling students and students with identified disabilities in all classrooms. Discover ways to create an inclusive, nonthreatening, brain compatible environment conducive to learning and increasing recall. Multiple intelligences, learning Styles, multiple pathways to learning and improving memory recall to assist struggling learners and students with identified disabilities.
Select relevance.
Student Achievement
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Paras/25
Sept. 11
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Paras/25
Sept. 21
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Bartow Airbase Nov. 12
Bartow Airbase
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 4 Steps to Behavior Management
FDLRS
PDA Introduction to Differentiating Instruction
FDLRS
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Provides researchbased, positive communication, and behavior strategies that will assist teachers with building relationships and creating a positive classroom community with struggling students and students with identified disabilities. This training enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about proactively providing a universally designed and differentiated environment in order to maximize student achievement for all students. Emphasis is on the importance of having clarity about the learning targets and proactively adjusting instruction utilizing a data-based decision making process that considers students’ readiness for the content, interests,
Safe and Secure Environment
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras/25
Sept 22
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Student Achievement
Instruction Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras/25
Sept. 24
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Learning Styles
FDLRS
and learning preferences. Content and activities emphasize how to proactively provide important, engaging, and appropriately challenging work via flexible grouping methods and utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and supports. Developing
Minimizing and Managing Behavior in Children
FDLRS
Developing
Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 1 – HighEffect Size Indicators
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AAE
Course provides participants with an overview of contemporary research, which reveals a core of instructional and leadership strategies that have a higher probability than most of positively influencing student
Student Achievement
Safe and Secure Environment
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras/40
Teachers
Oct. 21
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Oct. 12
TBD
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Oct. 13
TBD
September – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 learning in significant ways.
Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 2 – DataDriven DecisionMaking
AAE
Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 3 – DataLiteracy
AAE
Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 4 – Developing Student Learning Targets
AAE
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Course provides participants with strategies to use student data to inform decisions related to planning and implementing strategies at the school, classroom, and student levels. Course provides a basic introduction for using student performance as an integral component in the planning, implementation, assessment, and revision of instruction. Course provides participants with the research framework, purpose, and guidance for writing and implementing Student Learning Targets.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
September – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
September – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
September – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 5 – Webb’s Depth of Knowledge
AAE
Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 6 – Aligning Assessments with Instructional Outcomes and Standards
AAE
Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 7 – Formative and Summative Assessments
AAE
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Course provides participants with an overview of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge. Course is individualized for each participant. Course provides participants with a framework focused on using data to design and revise instructional practice so that it more closely aligns to state standards and increased student performance. Course provides participants with strategies to help students improve their performance and minimize the achievement gaps or deficiencies in student performance on state/local assessments and other student performance measures.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
October – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
October – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
November – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Using Data to Drive Instruction: Part 8 – Assessing 21st Century Skills
AAE
Using Data to Improve Professional Practice (SelfEvaluation, Individual Goals, and Deliberate Practice)
AAE
Course provides participants with strategies for the development of instruction and assessments geared toward the global skills necessary for students to succeed in the 21st Century. Educators will learn to set professional growth goals, identify steps to improve strategies, and plan, develop, and lead the implementation/ monitoring of their Individual Goal/Deliberate Practice Plan in partnership with their supervisors.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
November – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teachers
August – Ongoing
Online/Moodle
N/A
N/A
ELA Professional Learning Activity Title
Division Sponsor
Description
FAIR-FS Data Analysis and other Formative Assessments
K-12 Reading
Participants will use the FAIR-FS data reports and other progress monitoring formative assessments to determine
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Strategic Plan Relevance A. Student Achievement
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Technology/ Equipment needed
Grades 3-12 teachers (30 per Session)
TBD
TBA
N/A
LCD projector
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 adjustments to instruction to support continuous improvement. Grade 3 Portfolio and Good Cause Exemptions
K-12 Reading
Writing Cadre
K-12 Literacy
Readers Workshop
Office of Acceleration and InnovationJeanne Tribuzzi-CSA in Progress
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Participants will review the Statue Language for Grade 3 Retention and methods for implementing “Good Cause” Exemptions to include. Participants will examine writing standards both within the ELA content specific courses as well as across interdisciplinary courses in order to maximize student literacy in all content areas. Teachers will gain an understanding of how to implement the reader’s workshop. Teachers will learn how to teach students to: interact with the text, ask questions, make connections with prior knowledge and previously read
A. Student Achievement
Grade 3 Teachers
TBD
TBA
TBA
LCD Projector
A. Student Achievement
Grades K- 12 teachers (K-2 sessions, 3-5 sessions, 6-12 sessions)
TBD
TBD
Title II
LCD Projector
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Lincoln Avenue Academy
September 2224
Lincoln Avenue Academy/Approx. 50
MSAP Grant
Projector, Speakers
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 texts, and ask questions to clarify faulty comprehension. PDA Differentiating Reading Instruction
Differentiated Instruction Book Study
FDLRS
FDLRS
Improve skills in differentiating reading instruction and increase your expertise for teaching students experiencing reading difficulties, especially those with significant and persistent difficulties. See above description for Differentiating Reading Instruction
Student Achievement
Instructional Staff, Administrators/25
Sept. 10
Virtual
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Oct. 14
Bartow Airbase
Moodle
FDLRS Grant
N/A
TBD
Orientation at Jim Miles, course online
N/A
N/A
TBD
Online
N/A
N/A
Bartow Airbase Nov. 10
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Paras/50
Sept. 16
Reading Endorsement Professional Learning Reading Competency 2
Teaching and Learning: K-12 Reading
Application of research-based practices
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Reading Competency 4
Teaching and Learning: K-12 Reading
Foundation and application of differentiated instruction
D. Staff Learning and Growth
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ACE Participants, Reading Teachers, select ESE teachers for whom Reading Endorsement is mandatory Reading Teachers, select ESE teachers for whom Reading Endorsement is mandatory
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Reading Competency 5 (formerly Comp 6)
Teaching and Learning: K-12 Reading
Demonstration of accomplishment in previous 4 competencies
D. Staff Learning and Growth
NGCAR-PD
Teaching and Learning: K-12 Reading
Participants will learn how to appropriately incorporate Language Arts Florida Standards and effective, researchbased reading strategies/ interventions into their content areas.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Reading Teachers, select ESE teachers for whom Reading Endorsement is mandatory Content-area teachers
TBD
Online
N/A
N/A
TBD
Online
N/A
N/A
Mathematics Professional Learning Activity Title
Concrete
Division Sponsor FDLRS
Representational
and Abstract Math
PDA Differentiating Mathematics Instruction
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FDLRS
Description
Explores hands-on tools for math facts, fractions, decimals, and other math concepts and skills to assist struggling learners and students with identified disabilities. This training enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Technology/ Equipment needed
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff, Administrators/25
Oct. 22
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff, Administrators/25
Sept. 15
Virtual
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Nov. 10
Bartow Airbase Bartow Airbase
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Kindergarten Mathematics Module Webinar
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Teaching and Learning: K-5 Mathematics
how to apply the guidelines of differentiating instruction to mathematics instruction. Emphasis is on evidence-based practices structured by a responsive decision-making framework in order for all students to achieve at the highest possible level. Content includes how to use pre-assessment, continuous assessment, and summative assessments to design and deliver effective lessons for initial instruction in mathematics and how to effectively use flexible small group instruction to respond to individual learner needs. The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The
Dec. 10
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 2 Module 2 Oct 8 Module 3
Virtual
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
Nov 5 – Module 4 Jan 21 – Module 5 Mar 3 – Module 6 Apr 14 – Module 7 May 19 – Module 8
Grade 1 Mathematics Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: K-5 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Oct 1 Module 2 Nov 5 Module 3 Dec 3 – Module 4 Jan 21 – Module 5 Feb 25 – Module 6 Mar 31 – Module 7 Apr 21 – Module 8
30
Virtual
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Grade 2 Mathematics Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: K-5 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Oct 1 Module 2
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Oct 29 Module 3 Dec 17 – Module 4 Jan 28 – Module 5 Feb 25 – Module 6 Apr 14 – Module 7
Grade 3 Mathematics Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: K-5 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 10 Module 2 Oct 15 Module 3 Nov 12 – Module 4 Jan 14 – Module 5 Feb 11 – Module 6 Mar 10 – Module 7
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District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Grade 4 Mathematics Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: K-5 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 10 Module 2
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Oct 8 Module 3 Nov 12 – Module 4 Jan 7 – Module 5 Jan 28 – Module 6 Feb 18 – Module 7 Mar 10 – Module 8
Grade 5 Mathematics Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: K-5 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 17 Module 2 Oct 8 Module 3 Dec 3 – Module 4 Feb 4 – Module 5 Feb 18 – Module 6
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District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Mar 3 – Module 7 Apr 7 – Module 8 Grade 6 Mathematics Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: 6-12 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 10 Module 2
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Oct 1 Module 3 Nov 5 – Module 4 Dec 3 – Module 5 Jan 14 – Module 6 Jan 28 – Module 7 Mar 3 – Module 8 Apr 7 – Module 9
Grade 7 Mathematics Module Webinar
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Teaching and Learning: 6-12 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 24 Module 2 Oct 29 Module 3
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
Nov 19 – Module 4 Jan 7 – Module 5 Feb 18 – Module 6 Mar 17 – Module 7 Apr 14 – Module 8
Pre-Algebra Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: 6-12 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 24 Module 2 Oct 13 Module 3 Nov 5 – Module 4 Dec 17 – Module 5 Jan 14 – Module 6 Feb 11 – Module 7 Mar 17 – Module 8
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Virtual
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Algebra I (not Intensified Algebra) Mathematics Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: 6-12 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 3 Module 2
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Sept 24 Module 3 Oct 8 – Module 4 Nov 5 – Module 5 Dec 17 – Module 6 Jan 28 – Module 7 Feb 18 – Module 8 Mar 10 – Module 9 Apr 7 – Module 10 Apr 28 – Module 11
Algebra I (Intensified Algebra) Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: 6-12 Mathematics
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The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the lessons in Intensified Algebra.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 10 – Chapters 4 -6 Oct 1 Chapters 7 -9
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 The webinar will highlight components of Intensified Algebra and misunderstands to address in teaching.
Dec 3 – Chapters 1012 Feb 4 – Chapters 1315 Jan 28 – Chapters 1618 Feb 25 – Chapters 1922
Geometry Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: 6-12 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 3 Module 2 Sept 24 Module 3 Oct 15 – Module 4 Nov 5 – Module 5 Dec 3 – Module 6 Jan 7 – Module 7 Jan 28 – Module 8
36
Virtual
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Feb 18 – Module 9 Mar 10 – Module 10 Apr 7 – Module 11 Algebra II Module Webinar
Teaching and Learning: 6-12 Mathematics
The mathematics webinar series is intended to walk teachers through the standards taught during the specified module. The webinar will highlight 5E instructional practices and misunderstands to address in teaching.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff/No limit
Sept 17 Module 2
Virtual
N/A
N/A
Oct 22 Module 3 Dec 3 – Module 4 Jan 14 – Module 5 Feb 11 – Module 6 Mar 17 – Module 7 Apr 21 – Module 8
Science Professional Learning Activity Title
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Division Sponsor
Description
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Technology/ Equipment needed
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 PDA Differentiating Science Instruction
FDLRS
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about applying the guidelines of differentiation to science instruction for the purposes of increasing student achievement for all learners. Content and activities emphasize how to use pre-assessment, continuous assessment, and summative assessments to design and deliver effective science lessons for whole group initial instruction and how to effectively use flexible small group instruction and individualized instruction, when needed, to respond to each student's needs.
Student achievement
Instructional staff, Administrators/25
Jan. 19
ESOL Professional Learning
38
Virtual
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Activity Title
Division Sponsor
Description
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Technology / Equipment needed
Use of the WIDA Framework with ELLs
ESOL Department
To provide guidance to administrators, coaches, interventionists and resource teachers on the use of the state adopted WIDA framework for ELLs
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Administrators, coaches, interventionists and resource teachers
Dates TBD (Sept.) (Oct.) (Feb.)
JMPDC Lake Marion Creek School
Title III
LCD Projector
ESOL Department
To provide strategies for administrators, coaches, interventionists and resource teachers for addressing and meeting the needs of Latino students and their families ESOL Compliance course for CAT 3 Personnel
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Administrators, coaches, interventionists and resource teachers
Dates TBD (Oct.) (June)
JMPDC
Title III
LCD Projector
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Dates TBD (Fall & Spring)
Online
N/A
N/A
ESOL Compliance course for CAT 2 Personnel
D. Staff Learning and Growth
CAT 3 Personnel as defined by the Florida Department of Education and the Consent Decree CAT 2 Personnel as defined by the Florida Department of Education and the Consent Decree
Dates TBD (Fall & Spring)
Online
N/A
Working and Understanding Latino students and families
ESOL Department ESOL Strategies
ESOL in the Content Area
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ESOL Department
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 ESOL Department
ESOL Compliance course for CAT 1 Personnel
D. Staff Learning and Growth
CAT 1 Teachers as defined by the Florida Department of Education and the Consent Decree
Dates TBD (Fall & Spring)
Online
N/A
ESOL Applied Linguistics
ESOL Department
ESOL Compliance course for CAT 1 Personnel
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Dates TBD (Fall & Spring)
Online
N/A
N/A
Methods of Teaching
ESOL Department
ESOL Compliance course for CAT 1 Personnel
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Dates TBD (Fall & Spring)
Online
N/A
N/A
ESOL Curriculum and Materials and Development
ESOL Department
ESOL Compliance course for CAT 1 Personnel
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Dates TBD (Fall & Spring)
Online
N/A
N/A
ESOL Testing and Evaluating
ESOL Department
ESOL Compliance course for CAT 1 Personnel
D. Staff Learning and Growth
CAT 1 Teachers as defined by the Florida Department of Education and the Consent Decree CAT 1 Teachers as defined by the Florida Department of Education and the Consent Decree CAT 1 Teachers as defined by the Florida Department of Education and the Consent Decree CAT 1 Teachers as defined by the Florida Department of Education and the Consent Decree
Dates TBD (Fall & Spring)
Online
N/A
N/A
ESOL CrossCultural Communication
and Understanding
Advanced Placement Professional Learning
40
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Activity Title
Advanced Placement Summer Institutes Advanced Placement Summer Institutes
AP Content Summer Institute (in Polk)
AP Vertical Articulation (in Polk)
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Division Sponsor
Description
Strategic Plan Relevance
Teaching and Learning
English Language and Composition; Human Geography;
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Teaching and Learning
Pre-AP Strategies: AP Vertical Teams in History and Social Studies; English
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Office of Acceleration and Innovation
Office of Acceleration and Innovation
---------------------------Pre-AP Instructional Leadership: Using Data to Improve Student Achievement AP Human Geography 4 -day workshops focusing on content and pedagogy for AP Human Geography AP English Language 4- day workshops focusing on content and pedagogy for AP Eng Lang 1-day session for teachers in English 1-day session for teachers in History/ Social Sciences
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
30 AP teachers per institute (2 per school per institute) 30 AP teachers per institute (2/ school / institute)
7/27-30/2015
AP District Funds
08/03/2015 (Soc. Studies) 08/04/2015 English -----------------08/18/2015
AP District Funds
--------------------30 AP teachers in a.m session; 30 AP teachers in p.m. A. Student Achievement
A. Student Achievement
AP Human Geography teachers/ 30
July 27-30, 2015
AP English Lang teachers/ 30
July 27-30, 2015
30 HS English teachers
August 3-4, 2015
30 HS History/ Social Sciences teachers
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Lake Region Senior
Acceleration and Innovation
Lake Region Senior
Acceleration and Innovation
Technology/ Equipment needed
Projector/ Internet
Projector/ Internet
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Office of Acceleration and Innovation
AP Data Training
AP Subject Area Learning Community Support Network Collaborative
Office of Acceleration and Innovation
3.5 hour sessions during Contact Day to help teachers and school leadership interpret data and make strategic decisions that result in improvements in student performance on AP exams Specific Advanced Placement subject area teams will meet face-to-face or virtually periodically throughout the school year to share best practices of content and pedagogy that can be shared and used across the district
A. Student Achievement
30 HS AP teachers or Administrators
August 18-19, 2015
Lake Region Senior
Acceleration and Innovation
Projector/ Internet
D. Staff Learning and Growth
AP Content area teams: (AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP Human Geography…)
Periodically throughout the school year
Rotating sites
Acceleration and Innovation
Projector/ Internet
Learning Support Professional Learning Activity Title
Student Services Contact Day
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Division Sponsor Student Services
Description
Role of Student Services in MTSS
Strategic Plan Relevance A. Student Achievement
Intended Audience/ Number Student Services
Date(s)
August 18
Location/ Room(s) TBD
Cost/ Funding
Technology/ Equipment needed
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Student Services Student Services Induction Program – 2 days
Crisis Training – 2 days
Student Services
Student Services Threat Assessment Training
DCF/Heartland School Liaisons
Student Services, Heartland and DCF
Student Services FDLRS
43
New Student Services personnel will learn policies and procedures of the student services department; as well as, various resources within the district and surrounding community. School personnel will learn how to assist students and staff when a crisis occurs.
E. Support and Resources
Student Services Personnel in their 1st year of employment with PCSB.
Sept 16 & Oct 19th (tentative)
Jim Miles
C. Safe and Secure Environment
October Dates TBD
Jim Miles
School personnel will learn how to assess and assist students and staff who pose a threat to themselves or others.
C. Safe and Secure Environment
Administrators, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, SRO’s/SRD’s Administrators, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, SRO’s/SRD’s School Heartland Liaisons
November 18 (tentative)
Jim Miles
Elementary counselors, 120
TBD
School Liaisons will gain knowledge and skills necessary to support Children Known to the Department
Counselors will define their responsibilities and
C. Safe and Secure Environment
A. Student Achievement
TBA
TBA
TBD
N/A
N/A
Screen Projector
screen, projector, microphone
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 MTSS for elementary counselors
MTSS for secondary counselors
Student Services Contact Day
learn procedures to facilitate implementation
Student Services FDLRS
Counselors will define their responsibilities and learn procedures to facilitate implementation
A. Student Achievement
Secondary Counselors 60
TBD
TBD
Student Services
Role of Student Services in MTSS
A. Student Achievement
Student Services
August 18
TBD
Student Services
New Student Services personnel will learn policies and procedures of the student services department; as well as, various resources within the district and surrounding community. School personnel will learn how to assist students and staff when a crisis occurs.
E. Support and Resources
Student Services Personnel in their 1st year of employment with PCSB.
Sept 16 & Oct 19th (tentative)
C. Safe and Secure Environment
Administrators, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, SRO’s/SRD’s
October Dates TBD
Student Services Induction Program – 2 days
Crisis Training – 2 days
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Student Services
N/A
screen, projector, microphone
Jim Miles
N/A
screen, projector, microphone
Jim Miles
N/A
screen, projector, microphone
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Student Services
School personnel will learn how to assess and assist students and staff who pose a threat to themselves or others.
Student Services FDLRS
Counselors will define their responsibilities Training will include review of database and procedures to facilitate.
A. Student Achievement
Administrators, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, SRO’s/SRD’s Elementary counselors 140
Student Services FDLRS
Counselors will define their responsibilities Training will include review of database and procedures to facilitate School personnel who administer the KBIT-2 will be trained in how to administer and score this assessment Administrator will attend with school based team to create plan to implement positive behavior supports at the Tier 1, classroom, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels.
A. Student Achievement
Secondary counselors 60
Threat Assessment Training
Early Warning System for elementary counselors
Early warning System for secondary counselors
Student Services KBIT-2/Genesis Training
PBS 3 day Training
Student Services & ESE (SEDNET)
45
C. Safe and Secure Environment
A. Student Achievement
C. Safe and Secure Environment
November 18 (tentative)
Jim Miles
TBD
TBD
N/A
screen, projector, microphone
TBD
TBD
N/A
screen, projector, microphone
School Counselors/Teach ers of the Gifted
September 23rd & February 19th (AM & PM sessions)
Bartow Airbase Wright Brothers room
School based administrators and school based PBS team
July 13, 14, 15
Jim Miles Cypress & Citrus Room
FLPBS project & Mindful Schools
Screen, projector, microphone
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 PBS Coach’s Meeting
Student Services & ESE
Attendance Manager Training
Student Services/ Social Work
PREPaRE Advanced Crisis Team Training
Student Services
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Student Services & Community members
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PBS Coaches will attend trainings to stay current on trends and strategies to support behavioral needs impacting student achievement. Attendance policies and procedures for school personnel
C. Safe and Secure Environment
PBS Coaches
TBD
TBD
Student Achievement
social workers; attendance managers
Training in the model used by the Polk County Crisis Intervention Team for prospective team members
C. Safe and Secure Environment
School counselors, social worker, psychologists
Fall & Spring sessions Dates TBD
Bartow Airbase
How to recognize adolescents 12-18 who may be experiencing mental health issues and refer to appropriate supports
C. Safe and Secure Environment
School counselors, social workers, psychologists, community members
Full Day June 16,18 July 28,29 August 17.18 October 12 November 9 Half Day (AM) Sept. 15,17,22,24 October 26,27 Dec. 9,10 January 12,13 Feb. 11,12 March 16,17 April 18,20 May 17,18
Bartow Airbase Wright Brothers or Amelia Earhart rooms
N/A
high school auditorium
Screen, projector, microphone
screen, projector, microphone $45 per participant Mindful Schools Grant/ Student Services $17 per participant Mindful schools grant
screen/ projector
screen/ projector
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Accommodations
FDLRS
& Modifications
Flexible Scheduling
FDLRS
47
Learn the difference between accommodations and modifications used in the classroom and assessments to meet the diverse learning needs of students according to their individual education plan (IEP) or 504 plan. Inclusive scheduling assures that students are educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE) and receive core curriculum in general education environments. This training will provide an in-depth overview and demonstration of the scheduling process while engaging education teams in the decision-making process to increase meaningful, inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities in general education classrooms.
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff/25
Aug. 18
Phillip O’Brien
FDLRS Grant
N/A
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Bartow Airbase Sept. 2 Bartow Airbase Oct. 6
Bartow Airbase
Dec. 9
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff, Administrators/25
Aug. 26 Oct. 7
Bartow Airbase
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Lesson Pix and Snap & Read Intro Cowriter
Matrix
FDLRS
48
SLP’s Only/30
Aug. 28
All Staff
Oct. 19
ESE Teachers/25
Sept. 1
Bartow Airbase Bartow Airbase
FDLRS
Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Content Enhancement: Unit Organizers
Select relevance.
FDLRS
Enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about the Matrix of Services. Content and activities examine the requirements for matrix completion and provide the opportunity to accurately complete a matrix for students with disabilities. The training also identifies how student educational needs and services impacts the matrix funding document. This training offers teachers a package of instructional methods that can be used to help frame a unit or “chunk” of content, for students. By framing a unit the teacher
Select relevance.
Bartow Airbase
Lesson Pix and Snap & Read Intro Cowriter
FDLRS
Matrix
FDLRS
Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Content Enhancemen t: Unit Organizers
FDLRS
Bartow Airbase Dec. 2
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff/25
Sept. 2
Bartow Airbase Bartow Airbase
Oct. 28
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
T-T-T Best Practices in Inclusive Education
FDLRS/FIN
PDA Foundations of Exceptional Education
FDLRS
49
helps students to see and understand the “big picture” of that portion of the course. These instructional tools can be used within all subject areas. Developing
This training enables educators to develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills about students with disabilities as related to state and federal legislation and case law. The course provides information about appropriate legal and ethical practices and different disability categories. The course content includes information on how to create a successful learning environment, the components and
Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff, Administrators/25
Sept. 3
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Paras/25
Sept. 1
Virtual
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Disability Awareness
FDLRS
PDA Instructional Practices
50
FDLRS
team members of the individualized education process and using models of support for students with disabilities to ensure success with the general education curriculum. Gain knowledge of disabilities and instructional strategies and practices through a variety of hands-on activities and simulations. This training enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about how to select instructional practices, which incorporate specific learning strategies and specialized materials to meet individual learner needs. Participants will also learn about analyzing educational activities to assist in the development and
Staff Learning and Growth
All Staff/25
Sept. 9
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Bartow Airbase Nov. 5
Student Achievement
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Paras/25
Sept. 9
Virtual
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Transition & Secondary Outcomes
51
FDLRS
implementation of accommodations and modifications that allow students with disabilities to participate in the general curriculum in a meaningful way. Course content includes effective methods of communication, consultation, and collaboration with other educators, related services professionals and with families. This training enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge and skills in identifying the stages of career development and in identifying the essential domains of transition planning for students with disabilities. Content and activities emphasize how to identify resources to assist students with functioning effectively in
Student Achievement
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Paras/25
Sept. 10
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Child Find Services Surrogate Parent Training
52
FDLRS FDLRS
environments to which they are transitioning. Emphasis is on transition planning that incorporates student and family preferences to develop desired post school outcomes. Developing This training enables participants to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about the requirements and steps involved in becoming a surrogate parent, from application through completion of services. This course also provides an opportunity for participants to become acquainted with background information on the district’s responsibility in recruiting, training, appointing and terminating surrogate parents. The course reviews
Select relevance.
All Staff/50
Sept. 14
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Select relevance.
Individuals interested in becoming a Surrogate Parent/30
Sept. 16
Guardian Ad Litem Bldg.
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Dec. 9
Guardian Ad Litem Bldg.
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
PDA Technology for Student Success: An Introduction
FDLRS
PDA Positive Behavior Support
FDLRS
53
which students are eligible for a surrogate parent and why the need exists for such services. This training enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about instructional technology, assistive technology, accessible instructional materials, and Universal Design for Learning. Content and activities include how to determine appropriate tools to meet student needs and identify available resources to support district/school use of instructional technology, assistive technology, accessible instructional materials, and Universal Design for Learning. This training enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate
Student Achievement
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras/30
Sept. 22
Virtual
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Safe and Secure Environment
Instructional Staff, Administrators,
Sept. 23
Virtual
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Standing Up for Me
54
FDLRS
knowledge and skills in assessing and designing behavioral supports and identifying the legal and ethical issues pertaining to behavioral strategies. Activities focus on identifying data collection strategies as well as on identifying and interpreting elements of a functional behavior assessment and functional behavioral plan. Information is included on how to recognize and use various models of positive behavior management. This training explains the purpose of teaching students with disabilities the SIM Self-Advocacy Strategy, the Standing Up for Me self-determination skills, accommodations, understanding how to participate in their IEP and Transition
Support Staff, Paras
Staff Learning and Growth
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Paras/25
Sept. 24
Bartow Airbase Oct. 8
Middle & High School Staff Only
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Tough Kid Toolbox
FDLRS
Developmental Disabilities
55
FDLRS
IEP process in order to be successful in school and beyond. Those in attendance will be provided with a DVD of the Standing Up for Me curriculum and a guidebook of the SIM Self-Advocacy Strategy. Learn strategies for working effectively with students identified as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiance, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and/or Conduct Disorder. Participate in a variety of positive reinforcement and reductive techniques. This training provides an overview of the various types of developmental disabilities as experienced from birth to age 5. Participants will have the opportunity to
Safe and Secure Environment
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras/25
Oct. 6
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
Staff Learning and Growth
All Staff/25
Oct. 7
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Handwriting for Home and School
FDLRS
Gifted: Scaffolding Instruction for Acceleration Grading: Fair Practices for
FDLRS
develop a working knowledge of the unique challenges faced by individuals with developmental disabilities, including problems associated with transitional periods in development. The course will also outline strategies for working with families in order to improve access and engagement in services. Learn interactive strategies to help struggling students and students with identified disabilities with pencil grip, formation, spacing, reversals, and more. Tools and strategies will be provided in order to support student’s handwriting needs. Developing
FDLRs
Developing
56
Student Achievement
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras/25
Oct. 15
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Student Achievement
Gifted, Honors, AP Teachers. Other Instructional Staff Instructional Staff, Administrators
Oct. 20
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Oct. 21
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Student Achievement
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Students with Disabilities UDL/AIM/AT Part I
FDLRS
Part II
Responsive Classroom: UDL Part I
Part II
57
FDLRS
Identify principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM), and Assistive Technology (AT) and how these apply to everyday lessons and classroom design. Participants will receive many strategies, resources and tips that can be incorporated into the classroom and lesson planning to assist struggling learners and students with identified disabilities. This training defines and explores the implications of Universal Design for Learning, where thoughtfully selected and implemented strategies become tools that support a philosophy and a way of teaching that respects and responds to the different learning
Select relevance.
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras/30
Oct. 26
Bartow Airbase
Part II
Nov. 2
Bartow Airbase
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff/25
Oct. 29
Bartow Airbase
Part II
Oct. 30
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Sensory Tools for Families
FDLRS
Inclusive Practices in Pre-K
FDLRS/FIN
needs of all students. Participants will understand the importance of investing the time to match the strategies and activities to the KUDs (what students should knowunderstand-do) and the learning needs of students. Explore the sensory system and various sensory strategies that can be applied at home and school to help struggling students and students with identified disabilities find that “just right” state for learning. Developing
Encyclopedia of Behaviors
FDLRS
ADHD Realities, Myths, and Strategies
FDLRS
58
Select relevance.
Parents
Nov. 12
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Select relevance.
Early Childhood Educators
Nov. 16
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Developing
Select relevance.
Nov. 17
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Explore the realities myths, and strategies to assist students
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras Instructional Staff, Administration,
Dec. 1
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Administering the Battelle Developmental Inventory II (BDI-II)
FDLRS
PDA Language Development &
FDLRS
Communication
Skills
59
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with study skills, behavior, and organization in the classroom. Learn how to administer the Battelle Developmental Inventory II, score the assessment, and interpret the scores. This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the sequence of receptive and expressive language development/comm unication and appropriate interventions. Information is provided on the sequence of typical reading development and strategies to address reading difficulties. Content includes ways to integrate communication instruction into educational settings,
Support Staff, Paras Bartow Airbase Dec. 8 Parents Student achievement
ESE Pre-K Teachers, Early Childhood Educators/25
Jan. 6
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Student achievement
SLPs, Instructional staff, Administrators/25
Jan. 12
Virtual
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 and how to select appropriate assistive technology and alternative communication systems.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
FDLRS
Tools for Differentiating Instruction STOIC Across the Behavior Continuum
FDLRS
Parents learn about postsecondary funding and the financial aid process. Developing
FDLRS
Gifted: Behavior Strategies
FDLRS
60
Parents/25
Jan. 26
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Student achievement
SLPs Only/30
Jan. 29
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Developing
Safe & secure environment
Feb. 9
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
This professional learning opportunity will focus on the social/emotional domain and what that means for gifted students. Classroom management tips for working with underachieving gifted students as well as over-anxious perfectionists will be explored.
Safe & secure environment
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Paras/25 Gifted, Honors, AP Teachers. Other Instructional Staff/25
Feb. 17
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Gifted: Organization & Study Skills
FDLRS
Alternate Assessment
ESE
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
ESE
MTSS Behavior Tier 3: FBA and BIP
ESE
61
What do you do with the student that always “just knew the answer” when they don’t anymore? This professional learning opportunity will look at the study skills gifted students never mastered and now need. Training for teachers that administer the Florida Alternate Assessment test Recognize the early warning signs of behavior escalation; learn strategies to assist by intervening more effectively before person becomes dangerous; learn physical interventions when person becomes a danger to self or others while still providing Care, Welfare, Safety and Security for all Learn the fundamentals of completing a functional behavior assessment and
Student achievement
Gifted, Honors, AP Teachers. Other Instructional Staff/25
A. Student Achievement
ESE Teachers
A. Student Achievement
School-Based Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Teams
A. Student Achievement
General Education and ESE Teachers
Mar. 9
Bartow Airbase
August 18, 2015
TBD
Sept. 14 - 15 Oct. 21 - 23 March 1- 2 May 4
TBD
TBD
TBD
FDLRS Grant
N/A
N/A
Projector Screen
Projector Screen
N/A
Projector Screen
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 The Polk Education Foundation’s AmeriCorps Polk Reads Program
The Polk Education Foundation
develop a positive intervention plan. Training for the AmeriCorps Polk Reads tutors for 2015-2016
A. Student Achievement
32
August 11 – August 28 October 16 December 18 February 26 May 27 June 15 & 30 July 14 July 28
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
n/a
n/a
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Technology/ Equipment needed
Technology Professional Learning Activity Title
Division Sponsor
Description
STRATEGIES FOR USING DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM
School Technology Services
Teachers will learn to explore web-based resources and learn how to apply student-centered strategies for effectively integrating digital devices in the classroom. Teachers will learn fair and ethical use of the internet. Use of the internet is an integral part of rigorous, relevant learning experiences for the students of the 21st century.
COPYRIGHT & ETHICS
62
School Technology Services
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers
Offered Monthly / 12 months– online only
100% Online
No funds required
Internet capable computer
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers
Offered Monthly / 12 months– online only
100% Online
No funds Required
Internet capable computer
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 INTRO TO PROLEM BASED LEARNING
School Technology Services
PROBLEM BASED LEARNING FOR EDUCATORS
School Technology Services
INTERNET SAFETY FOR EDUCATORS
School Technology Services
DIGITAL DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM (BYOD)
School Technology Services
OFFICE 365/2013
School Technology Services
63
Teachers will learn to effectively implement Problem Based Learning teaching model. Teachers will learn useful strategies and online tools for the implementation of Problem Based Learning assignments with their students. Teachers will learn to raise internet safety awareness and strategies they need to empower them to maintain a safe, technology infused classroom. Teachers will learn to effectively use this technology to present technologyrich, engaging, learning experiences for students resulting in higher achievement. Teachers will learn to effectively use and integrate this tool in the classroom environment.
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers
Offered Monthly / 12 months– online only
100% Online
No funds Required
Internet capable computer
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers
Offered Monthly / 12 months– online only
100% Online
No funds required
Internet capable computer
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers
Offered Monthly / 12 months– online only
100% Online
No funds required
Internet capable computer
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers
Offered Monthly / 12 months– online only
100% Online
No funds Required
Internet capable computer
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers/District Staff
By request
TBD
No funds required
Laptop/device, Projector
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 SHAREPOINT SITES
School Technology Services
SMART NOTEBOOK
School Technology Services
myPolkApps
School Technology Services
FINAL CUT PRO
ITV
MOTION
ITV
TECHNICAL
ITV
ANCHOR SKILLS
ITV
64
Network Managers will learn to effectively create/develop school/department document libraries Teachers will learn to effectively use Smart Notebook to create an interactive classroom Teachers will learn to effectively integrate Google Apps in the classroom Teachers and students will learn to ingest, edit, and output edited media files Teachers and students will learn to manipulate graphical templates and create their own for broadcast Teachers and students will learn the basics of camera framing, microphone usage, and lighting techniques Students will learn advanced on-air anchoring skills
E. Support and Resources
Network Managers
July – December – Monthly
Palmetto Room
No funds required
Laptop/device, projector
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers
By request
TBD
No funds required
SMART Board, laptop/device, projector, LightSPEED
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers
By request
TBD
No funds required
Laptop/device, projector, LightSPEED
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers and Students
8/10/15
Palmetto Room
Department SALAR, Digital Classroom Plan
Mac computer
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers and Students
8/11/15
Palmetto Room
Department SALAR, Digital Classroom Plan
Mac computer
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers and Students
8/12/15
Palmetto Room
Department SALAR, Digital Classroom Plan
Camcorder, microphone, tripod
E. Support and Resources
Students
8/13/15
Palmetto Room
Department SALAR, Digital Classroom Plan
None
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 FILM
ITV
Assistive Technology in the Classroom
FDLRS
ACCESS
FDLRS
PowerPoint
FDLRS
65
Teachers and students will learn how to write, shoot, and edit a film Learn how assistive technology can be incorporated into daily instruction to help struggling students and those identified with a disability. Participants will explore high and low tech solutions.
Utilize PowerPoint as an effective classroom tool to engage students in their curriculum. Participants will create talking books that help struggling readers and students with identified disabilities by pairing text to speech. Produce and use game templates and a new feature for building interactive activities to provide
E. Support and Resources
Classroom Teachers and Students
6/25/15
Harrison School of Arts Film Department
Select relevance.
Speech/Language Pathologists (SLPs) only
Nov. 17
Select relevance.
Instructional Staff, Administrators, Support Staff, Paras All Staff/30
Select relevance.
None
Bartow Airbase
Department SALAR, Digital Classroom Plan FDLRS Grant
Nov. 5
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Oct. 27
Bartow Airbase
FDRLS Grant
N/A
N/A
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
Microsoft Excel
FDLRS
practice and reinforcement of skills. Developing
Microsoft Word II
FDLRS
Developing
Staff Learning and Growth Staff Learning and Growth
All Staff
Oct. 20
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
All Staff/30
Sept. 30
Bartow Airbase
FDLRS Grant
N/A
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Fine Arts Professional Learning Activity Title
Division Sponsor
EOY Data: What do we do with it?
Fine Arts Department
How do I Manage Double Classes: Teaching Strategies for large classes.
Fine Arts Department
Differentiated Instruction for ESE in the music classroom
Fine Arts Department
66
Description
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
Technology/ Equipment needed
To review data from your EOY’s. Selecting teacher strategies and adaptions needed to raise student achievement. Explore varied strategies for effective large group Instruction. (i.e. Double Classes)
A. Student Achievement
Elem. Music Teachers 40-50
9/16/15 4:15-5:30 (Early Release)
TBD
n/a
Projector
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Elem. Music Teachers 40-50
10/19/15 4 – 5:30 (Teacher Workday)
TBD
n/a
Elem. music classroom with instruments
Explore new strategies for ESE differentiated instruction. Address new state certification requirements.
A. Student Achievement
Elem. Music Teachers 40-50
11/18/15 4:15-5:30 (Early Release)
TBD
n/a
Elementary music classroom.
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Elementary Vocal Training
Fine Arts Department
Understanding and training the child voice.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Elem. Music Teachers 30-40
1/25/16 4-5:30 (Workday)
TBD
Mentoring in the Arts
Fine Arts Department
Training and guiding mentors in the Arts: Seasoned teachers assigned to 1-3 new teachers in their discipline. This series of PD will provide hands on opportunity for band directors to brush up on their “instrumental chops” on specific instruments. Sessions will also include student engagement/motivat ion and recruiting and retention techniques. This series of PD will provide hands on opportunity for orchestra directors to brush up on their “instrumental chops” on specific instruments. One session will be devoted to conducting.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Mentors and new teachers. Approx. 15 mentors and 25 new teachers
8/31/15 10/26/15 1/5/16 or 11 3/14/15 6/6/16
TBD
A. Student Achievement
MS and HS Band Directors
9-16, 10-19, 11-18, 1-25 (After school)
TBA
$200.00/ Fine Arts Budget
A. Student Achievement
MS and HS Orchestra Directors
9-16, 10-19, 11-18, 1-25 (After school)
TBA
$200.00/ Fine Arts Budget
Fine Arts Band Instrumental Techniques: PD to improve individual performance (Instrument Specific)
Orchestra: Instrumental Techniques: PD to improve individual performance (Instrument Specific)
67
Fine Arts
n/a
Projector
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16
EOY Item review and revision
Assessment/ Fine Arts
Teachers will review items used in this year’s EOY and begin curriculum revision.
D. Staff Learning and Growth
All Fine Arts Teachers
6-22-24
LHS
Assessment RTTT funds
Chorus: Vocal Techniques and Sight Reading Strategies
Fine Arts
D. Staff Learning and Growth
MS and HS Chorus Teachers
9-16, 10-19, 11-18, 1-25 (After school)
TBA
$200.00/ Fine Arts Budget
Visual Arts Pedagogy Series
Fine Arts
This series of PD will provide hands on opportunity for vocal directors to brush up on vocal on vocal technique and sight reading. One session will be devoted to literature selection. This series of PD will provide hands on opportunity for Visual Arts Teachers to brush up various teaching techniques as requested via survey
A. Student Achievement
Visual Arts Teachers
9-16, 10-19, 11-18, 1-25 (After school
TBA
$200.00/ Fine Arts Budget
Dance and Theatre: Pedagogy
Fine Arts
This series of PD will provide hands on opportunity for Dance and Teachers to brush up various teaching techniques as requested via survey as well as
A. Student Achievement
Dance and Theatre Teachers
9-16, 10-19, 11-18, 1-25 (After school)
TBA
$200.00/ Fine Arts Budget
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District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 work on curriculum revision.
Workforce Education Professional Learning Activity Title
Division Sponsor
Strategic Plan Relevance
Intended Audience/ Number
Date(s)
Location/ Room(s)
Cost/ Funding
Technology/ Equipment needed
Workforce Education
National Standards of Practice, Career Academy Model, and Certification
D. Staff Learning and Growth
Career Academies Staff
2 Fall 2 Spring
TBA
Perkins Grant
WE Department Equipment
Workforce Education through FACTE
Various online learning opportunities and CTE/Academic alignment
D. Staff Learning and Growth
All secondary school based personnel
Ongoing
Online and regional meeting
FACTE
None
Workforce Education
Industry Certification Training
D. Staff Learning and Growth
CTE Teachers
Ongoing
Online; face to face
Included in DCP
None
Workforce Education
Industry Certification
D. Staff Learning and Growth
CTE teachers
Ongoing
Online; face to face
Included in DCP
None
NCAC Insight/Onsite
FACTE Alignment
Description
Microsoft IT Academy Training
Certiport
69
District Professional Learning Opportunities 2015-16 Ford NGL Problem Based Case Learning
70
Workforce Education Workforce Education
Community Alignment Onboarding for academy teams to implement PBCL in their classrooms
B. Stakeholder Partnerships D. Staff Learning and Growth
CTE Staff
4 times a year
Online; face to face
CTE & Academy teachers
Fall Cohort Spring Cohort
TBA
Perkins; Ford NGL Grant Perkins
None None
