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DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Monday, February 18, 2013

Professional Learning Communities Embracing the

Common CORE

Craig Witherspoon, Ed.D., Superintendent

Wendolyn Conner-Knight, Director of Professional Development

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SITES

Pre-K – 12 Instructional Staff

Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. All staff must register at pdweb.alsde.edu using the appropriate STIpd # below. Pre K- 5 teachers must register for individual sessions beginning on page 5. Staff attending professional development at various BCS facilities, must hand scan in and out. Agendas will be available at registration.

Grades Pre K-5 Teachers Carver High School

3900 24th Street North

(See pages 5-27 for session listings)

Grades 6-12 Teachers

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Parker High School

400 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.

Middle School Math STIpd# DWMAMS-0213

High School Math STIpd# DWMAHS-0213

Middle School Science STIpd# DWSCMS-0213

High School Science STIpd# DWSCHS-0213

Grades 6-12 Teachers

READING/LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Jackson Olin High School

510 12th Street Ensley

Middle School Reading/LA STIpd# DWRLAMS-0213

High School Reading/LA STIpd# DWRLAHS-0213 Middle School Social Science STIpd# DWSSMS-0213

High School Social Science STIpd# DWSSHS-0213

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

Specific Audiences /Alternative Sites NOTICE: The sessions listed below are designed for SPECIFIC AUDIENCES only. ALL STAFF must register at pdweb.alsde.edu using the appropriate STIpd #. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Staff attending professional development at BCS facilities, must hand scan in and out.

PRINCIPALS (K-12)

JCCEO-Auditorium (Festival Center) 6701 Crestwood Blvd.

STIpd # DWADMIN-0213

8:00 – 3:15 pm

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS (K-12)

JCCEO-Auditorium (Festival Center) 6701 Crestwood Blvd.

STIpd # DWADMIN-0213

8:00 -3:15 pm

GIFTED SPECIAL

EDUCATION TEACHERS

Lincoln PD Center 901 9th Avenue North

STIpd # DWGSSPED-1300

8:00 – 3:15 PM

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEACHERS (K-12)

Birmingham Crossplex

2331 Bessemer Road

STIpd # DWPHYED-0213

8:00 – 3:15 pm

FINE ARTS

Carver HS-Band Room

3900 24th

Street North

STIpd # DWK12FA-0213

8:00 – 3:15 pm

VISUAL ARTS

Birmingham Museum of

Art

STIpd # DWK12VA-0213

CAREER TECH

Lincoln PD Center 901 9th Avenue North Room 124

STIpd# DWCTE-0213

8:00 -3:15 pm

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

(K-12)


STIpd # DWK12CO-0213

8:00 – 3:15 pm

MEDIA RESOURCE

SPECIALISTS

Birmingham Public Library –Linn Park Entrance-Richard Arrington Auditorium

STIpd # DWK12MR-0213

8:00 – 3:15 pm

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JROTC INSTRUCTORS

Dupuy School 4500 14th Ave. North

STIpd # DWJROTC-0213

9:00 – 3:15 pm

RIFLE TEAM COACHES

Ramsay HS 1800 13th Ave. South

STIpd # DWJROTC-0213

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

ACADEMIES

Lincoln PD Center 901 9th Avenue North Auditorium

STIpd # DWHSCA-0213

8:00 – 3:15 pm

NONVIOLENT CRISIS

PREVENTION Selected participants from Huffman HS, Carver HS, Parker HS


STIpd #DWPREV-0213

8:15 – 3:30 pm

SECRETARIES (11-12 month Executive, Administrative, Department, Educational, and Community School) PROJECT MANAGERS,

BOOKEEPERS,

ATTENDANCE & RECORD

CLERKS

(9-10 month optional)

Miles College-Pearson Hall 5500 Myron Massey Blvd. Fairfield, AL 35064

STIpd # DWCLER-0213

8:00 – 3:15 pm

MAINTENANCE &

CUSTODIANS (K-12)

Service Center 2320 8th Avenue North

STIpd # DWSS-0213

8:00 – 3:15 pm

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BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS: A LEARNING COMMUNITY

Professional Development Sessions

Carver High School

Grades Pre K-5 Sessions

(See pages 5-27 for session listings)

Registration: Teachers must register for one session per time slot. Teachers are encouraged to bring a

personal copy of all session titles for which they have registered. Please note: printed copies of professional development sessions will not be available on site. Priority seating will be given to pre-registered participants.

Parking: Buses will be on site to transport participants from the lower parking lots upon arrival and

departure. Keynote Speaker/Lunch:

Participants will split into two groups (A & B). Group A will lunch from 11:00 – 11:45, while group B attends the Keynote session. Group B will lunch from 12:00 -12:45, while group A attends the Keynote session.

Registration/Sign-In 7:30 – 8:15

Concurrent Sessions I 8:30 – 9:30

Concurrent Sessions II 9:45 –10:45

KEYNOTE/Lunch

Group A 11:00 – 11:45 AM

Group B 12:00 – 12:45 AM

Concurrent Sessions III 1:00 - 2:00

Concurrent Sessions IV

Evaluations/Dismissal

2:15 – 3:15

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HALF-DAY SESSION (Morning) 8:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. Room: 414 Instructional Shift for Embedded Social Sciences in Reading/LA CCRS (Grades 3-5)

STIpd# DWK5SS-1310 In this session, teachers will explore the instructional shifts for Reading/LA CCRS. They will gain a better understanding about what the shifts mean for their daily instruction and why these shifts are important. Teachers will participate in an actual lesson to demonstrate what the shifts will look like for their students. Presenter: Deborah Fitzgerald, ALSDE Room: 406 (Computer Lab) Introduction to Scratch (Grades 4 & 5) STIpd # DWK5TEC-1302 In this session, teachers will learn basic elements of Scratch, a free visual programming language that allows students to create their own interactive stories, games and animations. As students design Scratch projects, they learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. Presenter: Leticia Watkins, UAB

Room: 409 AAA Alabama Alternate Assessment (Teachers administering AAA only) STIpd # DWK5SPED-1302 This session will review mandated requirements for administering the AAA. Presenters: Sharleen Williams, Velda Morris, Pam Wimbush, SPED Program Specialists Room: 107 Using Literacy Best Practices to Bridge Early Learning Standards & Common Core Standards (Pre-K) STIpd# DWPKRLA-1301 This session will help participants become familiar with the Alabama Kindergarten College and Career Ready English Language Arts Standards and the Alabama Developmental Standards. Participants will also learn how literacy best practices in the Pre-K classroom will help prepare students for kindergarten. Presenter: Stephanie Parker, NBCT Room: 408 (Computer Lab) (Repeat Session) Global Scholar: The Next Step (Restricted to Global Scholar Coordinators) STIpd # DWK5GS-1301 Participants will have the opportunity to review and disaggregate assessment data for their own students. Educators will become familiar with the various performance series reports available at both the District and School levels and how to interpret resources that are available based upon the students’ completed assessments guide. Presenter: Tracy Jackson, Project Manager, Global Scholars

Room: 404 The Game Factor STIpd # DWK5GE-1301 This session will focus on the use of interactive games implemented inside of the classroom to help students in the learning process. The program includes characteristics of good game based learning environments. Presenters: Julon Eatmon & Jerelle Hendon

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HALF-DAY SESSION (Afternoon) 1:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. Room: 414 Instructional Shift for Embedded Social Sciences in Reading / LA CCRS (Grades K-2)

STIpd# DWK5SS-1310 In this session, teachers will explore the instructional shifts for Reading/LA CCRS. They will gain a better understanding about what the shifts mean for their daily instruction and why these shifts are important. Teachers will participate in an actual lesson to demonstrate what the shifts will look like for their students. Presenter: Deborah Fitzgerald, ALSDE Room: 406 (Computer Lab) SETS Refresher Training (Pre-selected Special Education Teachers) STIpd # DWK5SPED-1301 In this session, selected special education teachers will be trained on the following processes: referral, re-evaluation, IEP, and etc. Presenter: Rita Brown, SPED Program Specialist

Room: 408 (Computer Lab) Global Scholar: The Next Step (Restricted to Global Scholar Coordinators)

STIpd # DWK5GS-1301 Participants will have the opportunity to review and disaggregate assessment data for their own students. Educators will become familiar with the various performance series reports available at both the District and School levels and how to interpret resources that are available based upon the students’ completed assessments guide. Presenter: Tracy Jackson, Project Manager, Global Scholars

Room: 107 Pre-K is ‘Scandalous’ (Pre-K) STIpd # DWPK5RM-1302 This session focuses on “examining” developmentally appropriate strategies and activities for reading and math, “investigating” social and emotional awareness in the pre-k classroom, and “fixing it” for the success of the pre-k student. Presenter: Jan McShan

Room: Media Center 202-5 I Pad Training STIpd # DWK5TEC-1305 In this session, participants will be provided with job-embedded digital resources for teaching, leading, and learning via I Pads. This session includes “best practices” interactive learning resources teachers can use to engage students in learning. Participants will be presented with hands on instruction: page through websites, Safari, calendar, folders, notes, YouTube, iTunes, maps, Google services, App store and more. I-Pads will not be provided. Each participant must furnish their own I-Pad to participate in this session. Presenter: Elizabeth Whitehead, ALSDE

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS I 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. Room: Media Center 202-5 Promethean ActiVotes STIpd # DWK5TEC-1303 This session will focus on Promethean Board student learner response system: ActiVotes. Participants will learn to construct ActivInspire flipcharts which incorporate solid multiple choice or true-false questioning techniques and the effective use of ActivVotes to help assess students. Presenter: Elizabeth Whitehead, ALSDE Room: 309 (Repeat Session) Innovative Go-Math Games (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5MA-1301 This session will focus on Innovative Go-Math games to engage K through 2 students in their learning of mathematics. Presenters: Monique Smith & Onteria Davis-Webb

Room: 310 (Computer Lab) (Repeat Session) Empowering 21st Century Learning STIpd # DWK5MA-1303 When you consider the world of technology, you realize the possibilities of engaging and empowering students in a highly interactive and personalized learning experience. Come hear how Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will partner with you as you travel along the path to creating a 21st Century Classroom. Presenter: Tisha Waller

Room: 312 (Computer Lab) (Repeat Session) Go Math! Go Digital! STIpd # DWK5MA-1304 Come learn how to engage your students with your new Go Math digital curriculum. See your Go Math interactive white board lessons in action and experience all of the technology you have that will bring your classroom alive and make learning fun. It is just a click away. Presenter: Staci Proctor

Room: 319 (Repeat Session) Making Math Fun STIpd # DWK5MA-1302 This session will focus on a different approach to teaching math that’s fun and exciting for your students. Presenter: Katina D. Eddie, NBCT

Room: 313 (Repeat Session) Data Collections/Fractions/Decimals STIpd # DWK5MA-1306 This session will focus on providing innovative ways to use data collection, making and reading graphs, and integrating fractions into graphs. Presenter: Pamela Morton-Rodgers

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Room: 316 (Repeat Session) Manipulatives Are Tools for Hands-On SUCCESS (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5MA-1307 This session will focus on grades K-2 teachers learning how to successfully incorporate inquiry-based tools and resources into daily math instruction. User-friendly ideas for enhancing student learning and organizational tips for the busy elementary teacher will be presented in this session also. Presenters: Karen Wood & Christie Orr, AMSTI-UAB

Room: 315 (Repeat Session) Manipulatives Are Tools for Hands-On SUCCESS (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5MA-1308 This session will focus on grades 3-5 teachers learning how to successfully incorporate inquiry-based tools and resources into daily math instruction. User-friendly ideas for enhancing student learning and organizational tips for the busy elementary teacher will be presented in this session also. Presenters: Kelli Hayn & Kisha Tolbert-Woods, AMSTI-UAB

Room: 317 (Repeat Session) Solving Through the Stories (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5MA-1309 This session will focus on grades K-2 teachers learning strategies to help students become life-long problem solvers. Presenters: Leah Boozer & Leah Pendergrass, AMSTI-UAB

Room: 318 (Repeat Session) Solving Through the Stories (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5MA-1310 This session will focus on grades 3-5 teachers learning strategies to help students become life-long problem solvers. Presenters: Tara Foster & Laura Junkin, AMSTI-UAB

Room: 421 (Repeat Session) Creating a Winning Social Science Fair Project (Grades 4-5) STIpd # DWK5SS-1301 This session will focus on increasing teachers’ understanding of the importance of providing an opportunity for students to participate in the Social Science Fair and how the fair directly correlates with Reading/LA CCRS. Teachers will learn the step by step process of supporting their students with the development of a winning project. Presenter: Mia Bell

Room: 415 (Repeat Session) Hands on Learning K-2 Program (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5SS-1302 Hands on Learning provides a fun experience for these students as they are introduced to basic concepts of character education, civics, career development, and financial literacy. Students explore these concepts through a collection of 10 video lessons, songs, and extension activities that align with the Alabama Course of Study for Social Studies. Presenter: Jessica Quillin, Liberty Legacy

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Room: 419 (Repeat Session) Super Citizens: 3-5 Program (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5SS-1303 This session will focus on creating a lasting experience that will help your students discover and define their important role in America’s future. The resource empowers educators to teach character building, financial literacy, career development and civic responsibility along with their other required core subjects. The lessons are engaging and crafted to make learning about their country, their heritage and their future exciting. Teachers will be given an overview of the program and will walk through a typical lesson that they can use in their classroom. Presenter: Cynthia Green, Liberty Legacy

Room: 417 (Repeat Session) Meeting Reading/LA CCRS with Social Science and Technology (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5SS-1305 This session will present practical strategies for meeting CCRS with Social Science and Technology. Teachers will explore instructional strategies that are created for teachers by teachers. A modeled lesson will be provided to demonstrate integrating the content areas and technology. Presenter: Scott Dudley, Teacher Created Materials

Room: 418 (Repeat Session) ESL in the Elementary Classroom STIpd # DWK5SS-1306 In this session, elementary teachers will be able to understand the academic needs of English Langugage Learners and will learn strategies to help them work with these students. Presenters: Anne Betbeze, NBCT & Lauretta King

Room: 412 (Repeat Session) Reading Connections through Social Science and Technology(Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5SS-1307 Teachers will learn about the important connection between vocabulary and comprehension and how Social Studies can help enhance this connection. Atlas activities for center and whole group instruction will be shown that teach ALCOS standards using technology. Presenter: Carol Moody, Nystrom

Room: 416 (Repeat Session) Birmingham Families, Then and Now (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5SS-1308 Explore how families lived in various times in Birmingham’s history. Students learn how children played and went to school in company towns, what the parents did for work, how families of all backgrounds celebrated the heritage they brought with them from other parts of the world, and how children changed Birmingham forever. Presenter: Dr. Philip Ratliff, Director of Education-Vulcan Museum

Room: 521 (Repeat Session) The Edible Aquifer and Water Cycle STIpd # DWK5SC-1301 In this session, teachers will learn about the importance of water with two exciting activities. Teachers will make an edible aquifer and create a water cycle bracelet. Presenter: Mike Zarichnak

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Room: 517 (Repeat Session) Do It-Talk It-Read It-Write It (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5SC-1302 In this session, teachers will learn how easily they can accommodate their requirements for Common Core and STEM instruction and develop a “Science Centered Classroom” that becomes a melting pot for active investigations, reading, writing, and engineering. Presenter: Jane Sharp, Delta Education/School Specialty Science

Room: 516 (Computer Lab) (Repeat Session) Science in Technology STIpd # DWK5SC-1303 This session will provide you with awesome websites, youtube, webinars, and etc. to assist you with teaching science using technology. Presenter: Dadron Ham

Room: 507 (Repeat Session) Forensics 101, Chemistry, Electrifying Experiences and More (Grades 4-5) STIpd # DWK5SC-1304 In this session the excitement of science comes to life with memorable, live science demonstrations. Presenter: McWane Center Educational Staff

Room: 519 (Repeat Session) Water, Water Everywhere STIpd # DWK5SC-1305 In this session, teachers will learn about the importance of water with two exciting activities. Teachers will make an edible aquifer and clean water through fantastic filtration. Presenter: Katie Heath

Room: 514 (Repeat Session) How to Host a Science Fair at Your School STIpd # DWK5SC-1306 This session will focus on helping lead teachers host a science fair in their schools. Presenter: Coaky Cook

Room: 219 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1301 Kindergarten and first grade teachers will receive information on text complexity and informational text. Participants will discuss current research and strategies on text complexity and how informational text and specific questioning impacts rigorous reading in the classroom. Presenters: Elizabeth Spann & Agnes Gardner

Room: 221 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1302 Kindergarten and first grade teachers will receive information on text complexity and informational text. Participants will discuss current research and strategies on text complexity and how informational text and specific questioning impacts rigorous reading in the classroom. Presenters: Linda Dixon & Katessa Robinson

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Room: 218 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity STIpd # DWK5RLA-1303 Teachers in grades K-5 will explore Informational Text and Text Complexity related to the College and Career Readiness Standards. Presenters: Shirley Harris & Maggie Todd

Room: 200 (Repeat Session) Raising Rigor in Reading with Text (Grades 2-3) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1304 The purpose of this session is to help participants understand the three components of text complexity. Presenters: Vilveca Bryant & Lynn Flowers-Martin

Room: 407 (Repeat Session) Scratch Lesson Framework (Grades 4 & 5) STIpd # DWK5TEC-1301 This session is for teachers who have been trained in basic Scratch concepts. While working in pairs, teachers will learn complex program design, create interactive projects based on their own lesson plans, and determine ways to use Scratch projects as a graded assignment. Presenter: Alia Carter

Room: 215 (Repeat Session) Common Core Centers STIpd # DWK5CC-1301 This session will confirm the instructional approaches that work well for student achievement as well as provide additional ideas to creatively teach our global scholars. Presenter: Erica Littleton, NBCT

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS II 9:45 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. Room: Media Center 202-5 Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0 STIpd # DWK5TEC-1304 This session will focus on showcasing innovative and free Web 2.0 tools for the 21st century classroom. Participants will explore resources and strategies for incorporating multimedia and interactive tools into their current curriculum. Presenter: Elizabeth Whitehead, ALSDE

Room: 309 (Repeat Session) Innovative Go-Math Games (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5MA-1301 This session will focus on Innovative Go-Math games to engage these students in their learning of mathematics. Presenters: Monique Smith & Onteria Davis-Webb

Room: 319 Making Math Fun STIpd # DWK5MA-1302 This session will focus on a different approach to teaching math that’s fun and exciting for your students. Presenter: Katina D. Eddie, NBCT

Room: 310 (Computer Lab) (Repeat Session) Empowering 21st Century Learning STIpd # DWK5MA-1303 When you consider the world of technology, you realize the possibilities of engaging and empowering students in a highly interactive and personalized learning experience. Come hear how Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will partner with you as you travel along the path to creating a 21st Century Classroom. Presenter: Tisha Waller



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Room: 316 (Repeat Session) Manipulatives Are Tools for Hands-On SUCCESS (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5MA-1307 This session will focus on grades K-2 teachers learning how to successfully incorporate inquiry-based tools and resources into daily math instruction. User-friendly ideas for enhancing student learning and organizational tips for the busy elementary teacher will be presented in this session. Presenters: Karen Wood & Christie Orr, AMSTI-UAB

Room: 315 (Repeat Session) Manipulatives Are Tools for Hands-On SUCCESS (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5MA-1308 This session will focus on grades 3-5 teachers learning how to successfully incorporate inquiry-based tools and resources into daily math instruction. User-friendly ideas for enhancing student learning and organizational tips for the busy elementary teacher will be presented in this session. Presenters: Kelli Hayn & Kisha Tolbert-Woods, AMSTI-UAB


Room: 318 (Repeat Session) Solving Through the Stories (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5MA-1310 This session will focus on grades 3-5 teachers learning strategies to help students become life-long problem solvers. Presenters: Tara Foster & Laura Junkin, AMSTI-UAB

Room: 421 (Repeat Session) Creating a Winning Social Science Fair Project (Grades 4-5) STIpd # DWK5SS-1301 This session will focus on increasing teachers’ understanding of the importance of providing an opportunity for students to participate in the Social Science Fair and how the fair directly correlates with Reading/LA CCRS. Teachers will learn the step by step process of supporting their students with the development of a winning project. Presenter: Mia Bell


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Room: 417 (Repeat Session) Meeting Reading/LA CCRS with Social Science and Technology (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5SS-1305 This session will present practical strategies for meeting CCRS with Social Science and Technology. Teachers will explore instructional strategies that are created for teachers by teachers. A modeled lesson will be provided to demonstrate integrating the content areas and technology. Presenter: Scott Dudley, Teacher Created Materials

Room: 418 (Repeat Session) ESL in the Elementary Classroom STIpd # DWK5SS-1306 In this session, elementary teachers will be able to understand the academic needs of English Language Learners and will learn strategies to help them work with these students. Presenters: Anne Betbeze, NBCT & Lauretta King

Room: 412 (Repeat Session) Reading Connections through Social Science and Technology(Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5SS-1307 Teachers will learn about the important connection between vocabulary & comprehension and how Social Studies can help enhance this connection. Atlas activities for center and whole group instruction will be shown that teach ALCOS standards using technology. Presenter: Carol Moody, Nystrom

Room: 416 (Repeat Session) Birmingham Families, Then and Now (Grades K-2) STIpd # DWK5SS-1308 Explore how families lived in various times in Birmingham’s history. Students learn how children played and went to school in company towns, what their parents did for work, how families of all backgrounds celebrated the heritage they brought with them from other parts of the world and how children changed Birmingham forever. Presenter: Dr. Philip Ratliff, Director of Education-Vulcan Museum

Room: 515 (Repeat Session) Next Generation Science Standards STIpd # DWK5SC-1307 In this session, teachers will learn about the Next Generation Science Standards. Teachers will understand how the new Next Generation Science Standards support the College and Career Readiness Standards for Language and Math. Presenter: Rebecca Stripling, AMSTI

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Room: 517 (Repeat Session) Do It-Talk It-Read It-Write It (Grades 2-3) STIpd # DWK5SC-1302 In this session, teachers will learn how easily they can accommodate their requirements for Common Core and STEM instruction and develop a “Science Centered Classroom” that becomes a melting pot for active investigations, reading, writing, and engineering. Presenter: Jane Sharp


Room: 503 (Repeat Session) Pushes and Pulls, the Science of Sound, Water; Water Everywhere (Grades 2-3)

STIpd # DWK5SC-1308 In this session, the excitement of science comes to life with memorable, live science demonstrations. The presenter will highlight demonstrations from program offerings through hands-on science activities. Presenter: McWane Center Educational Staff

Room: 505 (Repeat Session) Dino-Might, Exploring Solids, Liquids and Gasses, & Wonders of Weather (Grades K-1)


Room: 519 (Repeat Session) Water, Water Everywhere STIpd # DWK5SC-1305 In this session, teachers will learn about the importance of water with two exciting activities. Teachers will make an edible aquifer and create a water cycle bracelet. Presenter: Katie Heath

Room: 219 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1301 Teachers will receive information on text complexity and informational text. Participants will discuss current research and strategies on text complexity and how informational text and specific questioning impacts rigorous reading in the classroom. Presenters: Elizabeth Spann & Agnes Gardner

Room: 221 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1302 Kindergarten and first grade teachers will receive information on text complexity and informational text. Participants will discuss current research and strategies on text complexity and how informational text and specific questioning impacts rigorous reading in the classroom. Presenters: Linda Dixon & Katessa Robinson

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Room: 218 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity STIpd # DWK5RLA-1303 Teachers in grades K-5 will explore Informational Text and Text Complexity related to the College and Career Readiness Standards. Presenters: Shirley Harris & Maggie Todd

Room: 200 (Repeat Session) Raising Rigor in Reading with Text (Grades 2-3) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1304 The purpose of this session is to help participants understand the three components of text complexity. Presenters: Vilveca Bryant & Lynn Flowers-Martin

Room: 407 (Repeat Session) Scratch Lesson Framework (Grades 4 & 5) STIpd # DWK5TEC-1301 This session is for teachers who have been trained in basic Scratch concepts. While working in pairs, teachers will learn complex program design, create interactive projects based on their own lesson plans, and determine ways to use Scratch projects as a graded assignment. Presenter: Alia Carter, UAB

Room: 215 (Repeat Session) Common Core Centers STIpd # DWK5CC-1301 This session will confirm the instructional approaches that work well for student achievement as well as provide additional ideas to creatively teach our global scholars. Presenter: Erica Littleton, NBCT

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS III 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Room: 310 (Computer Lab) (Repeat Session) Empowering 21st Century Learning STIpd # DWK5MA-1303 When you consider the world of technology, you realize the possibilities of engaging and empowering students in a highly interactive and personalized learning experience. Come hear how Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will partner with you as you travel along the path to creating a 21st Century Classroom. Presenter: Tisha Waller

Room: 309 (Repeat Session) Innovative Go-Math Games (Grades K-2) STIpd# DWK5MA-1301 This session will focus on Innovative Go-Math games to engage these students in their learning of mathematics. Presenters: Monique Smith & Onteria Davis-Webb





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Room: 318 (Repeat Session) Solving Through the Stories (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5MA-1310 This session will focus on grades 3-5 teachers learning strategies to help students become life-long problem solvers. Presenters: Tara Foster & Laura Junkin, AMSTI-UAB Room: 421 (Repeat Session) Creating a Winning Social Science Fair Project (Grades 4-5) STIpd # DWK5SS-1301 This session will focus on increasing teachers’ understanding of the importance of providing an opportunity for students to participate in the Social Science Fair and how the Fair directly correlates with Reading/LA CCRS. Teachers will learn the step by step process of supporting their students with the development of a winning project. Presenter: Mia Bell



Room: 412 (Repeat Session) Color the Concept STIpd # DWK5SS-1304 Color the Concept is the unique opportunity for students to illustrate economic concepts in a fun and creative way. This workshop will provide teachers with strategies for teaching economics and enriching students’ creative expression. Presenter: Teresa Godbey-Mullis, Gifted Specialist, Decatur City Schools

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Room: 417 (Repeat Session) Meeting Reading/LA CCRS with Social Science and Technology (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5SS-1305 This session will present practical strategies for meeting CCRS with Social Science and Technology. Teachers will explore instructional strategies that are created for teachers by teachers. A modeled lesson will be provided to demonstrate integrating the content areas and technology. Presenter: Scott Dudley, Teacher Created Materials

Room: 418 (Repeat Session) ESL in the Elementary Classroom STIpd # DWK5SS-1306 Elementary teachers will be able to understand the academic needs of English Language Learners and will learn strategies to help them work with these students. Presenters: Jasmine Romero & Michelle Lee Room: 416 (Repeat Session) My Story, Our Story (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5SS-1309 Imagine how people in Birmingham responded to and transformed their city. Students explore how individuals and groups lived through pivotal events and times in Alabama and American history, which included Westward Expansion, Reconstruction, Industrialization, the Great Depression and the Civil Rights era. Presenter: Dr. Philip Ratliff, Director of Education-Vulcan Museum

Room: 521 (Repeat Session) The Edible Aquifer and Water Cycle STIpd # DWK5SC-1301 In this session, teachers will learn about the importance of water with two exciting activities. Teachers will make an edible aquifer and clean water through fantastic filtration. Presenter: Mike Zarichnak

Room: 515 (Repeat Session) Next Generation Science Standards STIpd # DWK5SC-1307 In this session, teachers will learn about the Next Generation Science Standards. Teachers will understand how the new Next Generation Science Standards support the College and Career Readiness Standards for Language and Math. Presenter: Rebecca Stripling, AMSTI

Room: 517 (Repeat Session) Do It-Talk It-Read It-Write It (Grades 4-5) STIpd # DWK5SC-1302 In this session, teachers will learn how easily they can accommodate their requirements for Common Core and STEM instruction and develop a “Science Centered Classroom” that becomes a melting pot for active investigations, reading, writing, and engineering. Presenter: Jane Sharp

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Room: 507 (Repeat Session) Forensics 101, Chemistry, Electrifying Experiences and More (Grades 4-5)

STIpd # DWK5SC-1304 In this session the excitement of science comes to life with memorable, live science demonstrations. The presenter will highlight demonstrations from program offerings through hands-on science activities. Presenter: McWane Center Educational Staff

Room: 503 (Repeat Session) Pushes and Pulls, The Science of Sound, Water, Water Everywhere (Grades 2-3)


Room: 505 (Repeat Session) Dino-Might, Exploring Solids, Liquids and Gasses, Wonders of Weather (Grades K-1)

STIpd # DWK5SC-1309 In this session, the excitement of science comes to life with memorable, live science demonstrations. The presenter will highlight demonstrations from program offerings through hands-on science activities. Presenter: McWane Center Educational Staff Room: 519 (Repeat Session) Water, Water Everywhere STIpd # DWK5SC-1305 In this session, teachers will learn about the importance of water with two exciting activities. Teachers will make an edible aquifer and clean water through fantastic filtration. Presenter: Katie Heath

Room: 219 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1305 Teachers will receive information on text complexity and informational text. Participants will discuss current research and strategies on text complexity and how informational text and specific questioning impacts rigorous reading in the classroom. Presenter: Dr. Sandra Pugh & Carol Braden

Room: 221 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1306 Teachers will receive information on text complexity and informational text. Participants will discuss current research and strategies on text complexity and how informational text and specific questioning impacts rigorous reading in the classroom. Presenter: Charlene Parsley & Brenda Colvin

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Room: 218 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity STIpd # DWK5RLA-1307 Teachers in grades K-5 will explore Informational Text and Text Complexity related to the College and Career Readiness Standards. Presenter: Carla Flakes & Antonia Gilbert, NBCT

Room: 200 (Repeat Session) Raising Rigor in Reading with Text (Grades 2-3) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1308 The purpose of this session is to help participants understand the three components of text complexity. Presenters: Karen Hayes-Davis & Linda Evans

Room: 216 (Repeat Session) Raising Rigor in Reading with Text (Grades 2-3) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1309 The purpose of this session is to help participants understand the three components of text complexity. Presenters: Linda Cooper, NBCT & Felicia Lewis


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CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. Room: 310 (Computer Lab) (Repeat Session) Empowering 21st Century Learning STIpd # DWK5MA-1303 When you consider the world of technology, you realize the possibilities of engaging and empowering students in a highly interactive and personalized learning experience. Come hear how Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will partner with you as you travel along the path to creating a 21st Century Classroom. Presenter: Tisha Waller

Room: 309 (Repeat Session) Innovative Go-Math Games (Grades K-2) STIpd# DWK5MA-1301 This session will focus on Innovative Go-Math games to engage these students in their learning of mathematics. Presenters: Monique Smith & Onteria Davis-Webb





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Room: 318 (Repeat Session) Solving Through the Stories (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5MA-1310 This session will focus on grades 3-5 teachers learning strategies to help students become life-long problem solvers. Presenters: Tara Foster & Laura Junkin, AMSTI-UAB Room: 421 (Repeat Session) Creating a Winning Social Science Fair Project (Grades 4-5) STIpd # DWK5SS-1301 This session will focus on increasing teachers’ understanding of the importance of providing an opportunity for students to participate in the Social Science Fair and how the Fair directly correlates with Reading/LA CCRS. Teachers will learn the step by step process of supporting their students with the development of a winning project. Presenter: Mia Bell



Room: 412 (Repeat Session) Color the Concept STIpd # DWK5SS-1304 Color the Concept is the unique opportunity for students to illustrate economic concepts in a fun and creative way. This workshop will provide teachers with strategies for teaching economics and enriching students’ creative expression. Presenter: Teresa Godbey-Mullis, Gifted Specialist, Decatur City Schools

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Room: 417 (Repeat Session) Meeting Reading/LA CCRS with Social Science and Technology (Grades 3-5)

STIpd # DWK5SS-1305 This session will present practical strategies for meeting CCRS with Social Science and Technology. Teachers will explore instructional strategies that are created for teachers by teachers. A modeled lesson will be provided to demonstrate integrating the content areas and technology. Presenter: Scott Dudley, Teacher Created Materials

Room: 418 (Repeat Session) ESL in the Elementary Classrooms STIpd # DWK5SS-1306 Elementary teachers will be able to understand the academic needs of English Language Learners and will learn strategies to help them work with these students. Presenters: Jasmine Romero & Michelle Lee

Room: 416 (Repeat Session) My Story, Our Story (Grades 3-5) STIpd # DWK5SS-1309 Imagine how people in Birmingham responded to and transformed their city. Students explore how individuals and groups lived through pivotal events and times in Alabama and American history, which included Westward Expansion, Reconstruction, Industrialization, the Great Depression and the Civil Rights era. Presenter: Dr. Philip Ratliff, Director of Education-Vulcan Museum

Room: 521 (Repeat Session) The Edible Aquifer and Water Cycle STIpd # DWK5SC-1301 In this session, teachers will learn about the importance of water with two exciting activities. Teachers will make an edible aquifer and create a water cycle bracelet. Presenter: Mike Zarichnak

Room: 515 (Repeat Session) Next Generation Science Standards STIpd # DWK5SC-1307 In this session, teachers will learn about the Next Generation Science Standards. Teachers will understand how the new Next Generation Science Standards support the College and Career Ready Standards for Language and Math. Presenter: Rebecca Stripling, AMSTI


Room: 507 (Repeat Session) Forensics 101, Chemistry, Electrifying Experiences and More (Grades 4-5)

STIpd # DWK5SC-1304 In this session the excitement of science comes to life with memorable, live science demonstrations. The presenter will highlight demonstrations from program offerings through hands-on science activities. Presenter: McWane Center Educational Staff

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Room: 503 (Repeat Session) Pushes and Pulls, The Science of Sound, Water, Water Everywhere (Grades 2-3)


Room: 505 (Repeat Session) Dino-Might, Exploring Solids, Liquids and Gasses, & Wonders of Weather (Grades K-1)

STIpd # DWK5SC-1309 In this session, the excitement of science comes to life with memorable, live science demonstrations. The presenter will highlight demonstrations from program offerings through hands-on science activities. Presenter: McWane Center Educational Staff Room: 514 (Repeat Session) How to Host a Science Fair at Your School STIpd # DWK5SC-1306 This session will focus on helping lead teachers host a science fair in their schools. Following the scientific method, the presenter will walk through the process covering awards, judges, projects, etc. Presenter: Coaky Cook

Room: 219 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1305 Teachers will receive information on text complexity and informational text. Participants will discuss current research and strategies on text complexity and how informational text and specific questioning impacts rigorous reading in the classroom. Presenters: Dr. Sandra Pugh & Carol Braden

Room: 221 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity (Grades K-1) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1306 Teachers will receive information on text complexity and informational text. Participants will discuss current research and strategies on text complexity and how informational text and specific questioning impacts rigorous reading rigor in the classroom. Presenters: Charlene Parsley & Brenda Colvin

Room: 218 (Repeat Session) Informational Text & Text Complexity STIpd # DWK5RLA-1310 Teachers in grades K-5 will explore Informational Text and Text Complexity related to the College and Career Readiness Standards. Presenters: Regina Griffin & Daisy Chandler, NBCT

Room: 200 (Repeat Session) Raising Rigor in Reading with Text (Grades 2-3) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1308 The purpose of this session is to help participants understand the three components of text complexity. Presenters: Karen Hayes-Davis & Linda Evans

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Room: 216 (Repeat Session) Raising Rigor in Reading with Text (Grades 2-3) STIpd # DWK5RLA-1309 The purpose of this session is to help participants understand the three components of text complexity. Presenters: Linda Cooper, NBCT & Felicia Lewis


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BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS: A LEARNING COMMUNITY

BIRMINGHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION

April M. Williams, President Brian Giattina, Vice President

Tyrone Belcher, Sr. Carol E. Clarke Emanuel Ford

Alana V. Haynes W.J. Maye, Jr.

Virginia S. Volker Phyllis F. Wyne

SPECIAL THANKS

Alabama State Department of Education

AMSTI-UAB American Federation of Teachers

Birmingham Education Association Birmingham Public Library

UAB Regional In-Service Center Miles College

BCS Transportation Department BCS Human Resources Department

BCS Information Management Services BCS Department of Technology

Principal & Staff, Carver High, Darrell Hudson Principal & Staff, Jackson-Olin High, Dr. Janice Drake

Principal & Staff, Parker High, Cedric Tatum Curriculum & Instruction Program Specialists

Talented, Knowledgeable, Professional Presenters

BCS Teachers and Administrators

Professional Development Department

Wendolyn Conner-Knight, Director of Professional Development Gwendolyn Amamoo, Mentor Teacher

Patricia Terrell, Administrative Secretary Janice Chatman, Secretary

Chelsea Marshall, Teacher Production Center Korey Anderson, David Leonard, Willie Whitehead, Building Services

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