FHSD Professional Development...

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FHSD

Professional

Development

Catalog 2014-2015

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Table of Contents Introduction & Location Information .............................................................................................................................. 6

Summer Professional Development ................................................................................................................................ 7

CAL Work Days ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

READ 180 and System 44 Training ........................................................................................................................ 7

Classroom Instruction that Works – Train the Trainers ............................................................................... 8

SPED Camp ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

KU Strategies: Sentence Writing (2 Day Workshop) ....................................................................................... 8

KU Strategies: Paragraph Writing (3 Day Workshop) .................................................................................... 9

Getting Started with Schoology ................................................................................................................................ 9

Beginning SMART Board ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Beyond the Basics of Using Schoology ................................................................................................................ 10

Advanced SMART Board ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Creating Digital Learning Experiences with VoiceThreads ........................................................................ 11

Getting Started with Twitter ................................................................................................................................... 11

Kicking the School Year Off with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) .......................................................... 12

Beyond the Basics with Twitter ............................................................................................................................. 12

Fostering Digital Publishing Using Kidblog ...................................................................................................... 13

Google Apps 101 ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

Creating Digital Learning Experiences with VoiceThreads ........................................................................ 14

Getting Started with Schoology .............................................................................................................................. 14

New Teachers .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Year Long ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Early Childhood & Elementary Beginning Teachers ..................................................................................... 15

Secondary Beginning Teachers .............................................................................................................................. 15

Early Childhood & Elementary Second Year Teachers ................................................................................. 16

Secondary Second Year Teachers ......................................................................................................................... 16

Building Mentor Program ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Building Buddy Program .......................................................................................................................................... 17

First Semester .................................................................................................................................................................... 18

New Teacher Orientation – Days 1-4 ................................................................................................................... 18

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New Teacher Orientation – Day 5 ......................................................................................................................... 18

Curriculum & Instruction ................................................................................................................................................... 19

Year Long ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

21st Century Learning Assistants ........................................................................................................................... 19

Library Media Specialists ......................................................................................................................................... 20

Literacy Coach Meetings ........................................................................................................................................... 21

District Professional Development Committee (DPDC) .............................................................................. 21

Classroom Instruction that Works: Middle School ........................................................................................ 22

First Semester .................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Classroom Instruction that Works: Elementary ............................................................................................. 23

QIL Training – Early Childhood & High School ................................................................................................ 24

CAL Kickoff ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Content Area Leader (CAL) PD ............................................................................................................................... 24

Cooperative Learning 1.0 (4-part training) ...................................................................................................... 25


Second Semester ............................................................................................................................................................... 27



Professional Learning Communities.............................................................................................................................. 28

Year Long ............................................................................................................................................................................. 28

PLC Steering Committee ........................................................................................................................................... 28

First Semester .................................................................................................................................................................... 29

PLC Process 101 ........................................................................................................................................................... 29

PLC Leader Facilitation Training ........................................................................................................................... 29

PLC Data Analysis & Next Steps (2-part training) .......................................................................................... 30

Second Semester ............................................................................................................................................................... 30

PLC Leader Facilitation Training ........................................................................................................................... 30

PLC Data Analysis & Next Steps (2-part training) .......................................................................................... 31

PLC Process 101 ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

Special Education .................................................................................................................................................................. 32

Year Long ............................................................................................................................................................................. 32

SEAM- Early Childhood ............................................................................................................................................. 32

SEAM- Elementary ....................................................................................................................................................... 32

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SEAM- Middle School .................................................................................................................................................. 33

SEAM- High School ...................................................................................................................................................... 33

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) – Certified Staff ................................................................................ 34

First Semester .................................................................................................................................................................... 34

S.P.I.R.E Training (2 Day Training) ....................................................................................................................... 34

Verbal Intervention ..................................................................................................................................................... 35

Second Semester ............................................................................................................................................................... 35

Verbal Intervention (Two part training) ............................................................................................................ 35

Autism in the Regular Classroom (3-part training) ....................................................................................... 36

Effective Behavior Interventions (3-part training) ....................................................................................... 36

KU Strategies: Sentence Writing (2 Day Workshop) ..................................................................................... 37

Administrative ........................................................................................................................................................................ 38

Year Long ............................................................................................................................................................................. 38

Administrator PD ......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Collaborative Walkthroughs ................................................................................................................................... 39

Administrator Book Study ....................................................................................................................................... 39

LEAP 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 40

Content Leader PD ....................................................................................................................................................... 41

Second Semester ............................................................................................................................................................... 42

Administrator Book Study ....................................................................................................................................... 42

School Improvement Training ................................................................................................................................ 43

Administrators’ Retreat & NEE re-certification .............................................................................................. 43

Technology ............................................................................................................................................................................... 44

First Semester .................................................................................................................................................................... 44

ITS & IWS PD .................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Flipped Classroom ....................................................................................................................................................... 45

Transforming Instruction with Mobile Learning: Getting Started with BYOD (Bring Your Own

Device) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 45

Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Teaching &

Learning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Second Semester ............................................................................................................................................................... 46

Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Teaching &

Learning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 46

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Transforming Instruction with Mobile Learning: Getting Started with BYOD (Bring Your Own

Device) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 47

FLIP Learning in Your Classroom.......................................................................................................................... 48

Google Tools for Schools ........................................................................................................................................... 48

Rethink Research Using Infographics (repeat sessions, select one)....................................................... 49

Beginning SMART Board ........................................................................................................................................... 49

Adding Interactivity with Advanced SMART Board Techniques ............................................................. 50

Google 101 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Going Google: Collaboration and Creativity in the Classroom .................................................................. 51

Getting Started with the iPad .................................................................................................................................. 51

Creative Multimedia Projects using the iPad to Support Classroom Instruction .............................. 52

Out-of-District Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................... 53

National Board Certification .................................................................................................................................... 53

Lindenwood University ............................................................................................................................................. 53

Teaching Struggling Readers (SEMO) ................................................................................................................. 54

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Introduction & Location Information

Introduction This document has been designed to serve as a comprehensive resource containing information on all professional development opportunities within the Francis Howell School District. It is frequently updated and therefore should be viewed online (HowellNET > Professional Development > 2014-2015 PD Catalog).

Locations Francis Howell School District Administration Building 4545 Central School Road St. Charles, MO 63304 Many of the workshops and meetings listed in this catalog take place at the District Administration Building. The boardroom is located directly off the main lobby. Directions to conference rooms A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J and T are posted within the building.

District Learning Center 1405 Highway D St. Charles, MO 63304 The District Learning Center is located on the Francis Howell High School/Francis Howell Union campus. Directions to all meeting rooms are posted within the building. Enter the parking lot from HWY 94 and make a right at the guard shed. Follow the parking lot past Francis Howell Union and park in the parking lot south of the tennis courts. Enter Building C at the door on the right.

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Summer Professional Development

CAL Work Days Erin Thurston

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Wednesday, June 11, 2014 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Wednesday, June 25, 2014 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Thursday, June 26, 2014 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Tuesday, July 15, 2014 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Monday, July 21, 2014 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Tuesday, July 22, 2014 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Erin Thurston [email protected]

Description: 2014-15 CALs may choose up to two work days to collaborate with CAL job-alikes.

Please select from the dates above as this is when Erin and other content leaders will be available to

support you in planning for presenting. You do not have to select two consecutive dates, but it is

essential that all of those presenting together attend the same two dates. If for some reason none of

these days work for your group, please contact Erin.

Audience: 2014-15 Content Area Leaders are eligible for a $150/day stipend for up to two work

days.

READ 180 and System 44 Training Melinda Scheetz

Thursday, July 24, 2014 (READ 180) 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Friday, July 25, 2014 (System 44) 8:00-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Melinda Scheetz [email protected]

Description: This is beginning training for any teacher who has never received READ 180 or

System 44 training.

Learner Outcomes:

Understand the Scholastic teaching model Become familiar with program materials Learn how to monitor student achievement using the Scholastic Achievement Manager

Audience: Teachers who will be teaching READ 180 and System 44 for the first time. Returning

teachers who are interested in repeating the training should contact Melinda Scheetz. DC’s and

Administrators are also welcome.

mailto:[email protected]


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Classroom Instruction that Works – Train the Trainers Dr. BJ Stone, McREL

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Wednesday, July 9, 2014 8:30-3:30 Boardroom

You must attend both days. This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected] Description: Participants will work with Dr. BJ Stone, McREL consultant, to deepen their understanding of Classroom Instruction that Works research. Learner Outcomes:

Develop a deeper understanding of McREL’s instructional strategies Acquire skills needed to facilitate professional development with fidelity

Audience: This training is for staff members who have completed the application process and been

selected as CITW trainers for the 2014-15 school year.

SPED Camp

Monday, July 28, 2014 8:00-3:30 FHMS Contact: Pam Rehagen, [email protected]

Description: Staff will NOT need to sign up to attend. There will be a large group meeting followed

by level meetings.

KU Strategies: Sentence Writing (2 Day Workshop) Mary Ellen O’Hare

Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 116 Friday, July 11, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 116 To register for this PD, contact Pam Rehagen. Contact: Pam Rehagen, [email protected]

Description: The Sentence Writing Strategy program comprises two parts: Fundamentals in the

Sentence Writing Strategy and Proficiency in the Sentence Writing Strategy. Together, these

components constitute a strategy for recognizing and writing 14 sentence patterns with four types

of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. The program consists of two

products for each part (Fundamentals and Proficiency): an Instructor’s Manual and a Student

Lessons Manual. The Instructor’s Manual features a systematic sequence of instructional

procedures; the Student Lessons Manual features exercises that correspond to instructional

procedures. Research results showed that students wrote an average of 65 percent complete

sentences on the pretest and an average of 88 percent complete sentences on the posttest.

Audience: This workshop is available only to teachers who support students in grades 3-12.

Targeted audience is special education teachers, ESOL teachers and SLPs. Stipends will be provided.




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KU Strategies: Paragraph Writing (3 Day Workshop) Mary Ellen O’Hare

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 116 Thursday, July 17, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 116 Friday, July 18, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 116

Prerequisite: KU Sentence Writing To register for this PD, contact Pam Rehagen. Contact: Pam Rehagen, [email protected]

Description: The Paragraph Writing Strategy is a strategy for organizing ideas related to a topic,

planning the point of view and verb tense to be used in the paragraph, planning the sequence in

which ideas will be expressed, and writing a variety of topic, detail, and clincher sentences. The

program consists of two products: an Instructor’s Manual and a Student Lessons Manual. The

Instructor’s Manual features a systematic sequence of instructional procedures; the Student

Lessons Manual features exercises that correspond to the instructional procedures. Research

results showed that students earned an average of 40 percent of the points available when writing a

paragraph on the pretest and an average of 71 percent of the points available when writing a

paragraph on the posttest.


Targeted audience is all teachers working with students needing additional support in the area of

writing. Stipends will be provided.

Getting Started with Schoology Gina Hartman

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:30-11:30 District Learning Center

Click here to register. Contact: Gina Hartman [email protected]

Description: This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of using a learning

management system called Schoology. Participants will learn how to create an online classroom

where discussions can take place, resources can be posted (documents & videos), online

assessments can be given, student work can be submitted and graded electronically, and much

more. This is a great tool to support mobile and flipped learning. By the end of this session, you will

have a virtual learning area ready for your students to start the new school year!

Materials Needed: District laptop, power cord, and electronic documents to start adding to your

Schoology virtual classroom

Audience: This PD is optional for all teachers, including those who are new to FHSD. Stipends will

not be provided.


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Beginning SMART Board Andrea Blanco


Click here to register. Contact: Andrea Blanco [email protected]

Description: Participants will be introduced to SMART Notebook and learn how to truly make their

lessons interactive using a SMART Board. Time will be devoted to collaboration opportunities and

lesson design.

Materials Needed: District laptop, power cord, and SMART Notebook (Version 11)

Audience: This optional workshop is for new teachers, those who have not used SMART Boards in

the past, or teachers who need a refresher on the basics. Stipends will not be provided.

Beyond the Basics of Using Schoology Gina Hartman



Description: In this workshop, participants will dig deeper into some advanced Schoology features

like setting up assignments and online assessments, allowing students to submit work

electronically, embedding content, integrating with third-party applications (Remind101,

GoogleDrive, Evernote, Khan Academy), using the shared and public resource area with a PLC, and

more. Participants should already have a basic understanding of using Schoology and creating an

online course area.

Materials Needed: District laptop and power cord


not be provided.

Advanced SMART Board Andrea Blanco



Description: Are you ready to take your SMART Board lessons to the next level? In this session,

participants will explore advanced features like adding widgets, using the activity builder, and

many other methods of incorporating interactivity to their SMART Notebook lessons. Participants

should be familiar with the basic functions of SMART Notebook Version 11. Please create a free

account at the SMART Exchange website before you come to the workshop:

http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0

Materials Needed: District laptop, power cord, and SMART Notebook (Version 11).


not be provided.







http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0

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Creating Digital Learning Experiences with

VoiceThreads

Gina Hartman

Thursday, July 17, 2014 8:30-11:30 District Learning Center


Description: The Missouri Learning Standards encourage the integration of online, collaborative

digital tools. At the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year, the Francis Howell School District will

have a subscription to a program called VoiceThread. A VoiceThread is a web-based application

which allows users to create, publish, and share multimedia content. Digital conversations can also

take place using text, audio, or video. Join Gina to explore this tool, get your district account setup,

and identify areas to integrate VoiceThreads in your curriculum.



not be provided.

Getting Started with Twitter Andrea Blanco



Description: What does it mean to tweet, retweet, use hashtags, or send someone a direct

message? We will explore the basics of getting started with Twitter. Andrea will start this session

with a paper tweeting activity to help you understand the basics of Twitter before digging into the

program. After becoming familiar with the Twitter concepts we will dig into using Twitter on your

computer and mobile devices. We will also explore best practices for using Twitter as a

communication tool with your staff, parents, students (if over 13 years old), and the community.

Please make sure you have a free Twitter account setup before you come to this session.

www.twitter.com



not be provided.





http://www.twitter.com/

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Kicking the School Year Off with BYOD (Bring

Your Own Device)

Gina Hartman

Thursday, July 17, 2014 12:30-3:30 District Learning Center Click here to register. Contact: Gina Hartman [email protected]

Description: Would you like some practical and engaging ideas on how to incorporate student

mobile devices into your lessons? In this session, participants will explore best practices for using

mobile devices to assess, consume, and create meaningful learning experiences. Tips on managing

mobile devices in the classroom will be shared along with ideas for soliciting buy-in with parents.

Participants will be given time to enhance classroom lessons.

Materials Needed: District laptop, power cord, additional mobile devices, and curriculum

documents to start modifying upcoming lessons


not be provided.

Beyond the Basics with Twitter Andrea Blanco



Description: What is a hashtag? What is a Twitter chat and how can I use it with my school

community? How do I drive my own professional development using Twitter? How can I tweet

using multiple accounts? These questions and more will be explored in this session. Andrea will

kick off the afternoon sharing some advanced features of both Twitter and Tweetdeck, a client that

helps organize the chaos of Twitter. If you are comfortable with the basics of Twitter, sending a

tweet, retweeting, direct messages, etc., this session is the right place for you. We will explore how

to create lists, schedule tweets for specific times/dates, use the advanced search features in Twitter

and more. Please make sure you have a Tweetdeck account setup before you come to this session.

https://about.twitter.com/products/tweetdeck



not be provided.





https://about.twitter.com/products/tweetdeck

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Fostering Digital Publishing Using Kidblog Andrea Blanco

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 8:30-11:30 District Learning Center


Description: Digital publishing is a concept that is mentioned in many curricula across all grade

levels. Blogging provides a platform which allows students to share their writing with a global

audience. This session will introduce participants to Kidblog, a user-friendly free blogging tool that

doesn’t require student logins, and allows teachers to manage content. Quadblogging, a way to

partner with classes around the word, and #comments4kids, a Twitter hashtag encouraging global

participation, will be introduced. Participants will have the opportunity to create a template, as

well as learn tips, tricks, implementation and classroom management ideas.



not be provided.

Google Apps 101 Gina Hartman



Description: All FHSD teachers and secondary students will have district provided Google accounts

starting at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year. Join Gina to get a jump on learning about

Google Apps for Education before the school year starts. Come and get your username and

password and learn the basics. Participants will learn how to navigate the Google Drive interface,

create and share folders and documents, explore best practices for using online collaborative

documents with your PLC pals and students, and much more.



not be provided.





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Creating Digital Learning Experiences with

VoiceThreads

Andrea Blanco



Description: The Missouri Learning Standards encourage the integration of online, collaborative

digital tools. At the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year, the Francis Howell School District will

have a subscription to a program called VoiceThread. A VoiceThread is a web-based application

which allows users to create, publish, and share multimedia content. Digital conversations can also

take place using text, audio, or video. Join Andrea to explore this tool, get your district account

setup, and identify areas to integrate VoiceThreads in your curriculum.



not be provided.

Getting Started with Schoology Gina Hartman



Description: This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of using a learning

management system called Schoology. Participants will learn how to create an online classroom

where online discussions can take place, resources can be posted (documents & videos), online

assessments can be given, student work can be submitted and graded electronically, and much

more. This is a great tool to support mobile and flipped learning.

Materials Needed: District laptop, power cord, and electronic documents to start adding to your

Schoology virtual classroom.


not be provided.





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New Teachers

Year Long

Early Childhood & Elementary Beginning Teachers Debbie Byrd

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:00-12:00 District Learning Center, Room 232 Wednesday, November 19, 2014 8:00-12:00 District Learning Center, Room 232 Wednesday, February 4, 2015 8:00-12:00 District Learning Center, Room 232

An end of year celebration will be held during the February 4th meeting. Release code 031

Secondary Beginning Teachers Kristi Peck

Thursday, September 11, 2014 8:00-3:00 District Learning Center, Room 232 Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:00-3:00 District Learning Center, Room 232 Thursday, February 5, 2015 8:00-3:00 District Learning Center, Room 232

An end of year celebration will be held during the February 5th meeting. Release code 031

This PD is required for first year teachers.

Contact: Debbie Byrd (Early Childhood & Elementary) [email protected], Kristi Peck

(Secondary) [email protected]

Description: The role of the district instructional mentor is to support the beginning teacher as he

or she creates a productive classroom environment, refines his or her instructional approach, and

develops as a reflective practitioner. In addition to the professional development release days

above, the district mentors will conduct individual observation visits with beginning teachers and

provide feedback via phone, email, note or face-to-face meeting. The intention of feedback is to

move a teacher’s practice to a deeper level by validating current practices that are effective, offering

insightful awareness of areas to be changed, providing options for the teacher to make decisions

regarding best practice, and encouraging and modeling reflective practices. District mentors will

also provide weekly emails to share celebrations, provide insights, and elaborate on best practice

and effective teaching techniques.

Learner Outcomes:

EMERGE with the knowledge of the three components of the instructional frameworks that focus on the key aspects of teaching and learning.

UNDERSTAND how to use reflective practices of problem solving and decision making to make informed choices about self, student, classroom environment and instructional approaches.

BE COMPELLED TO TAKE ACTION o make informed decisions regarding classroom management challenges o be intentional about instructional strategies used to teach daily o write a professional growth plan



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ENGAGE IN MINDFUL REFLECTION…. o Ask: What is going well? What do I need to get rid of? What can I make better? o Read Mindset by Carol Dweck and reflect on current practice, beliefs and language

use with students Audience: Beginning first year teachers who have no prior teaching experience.

Early Childhood & Elementary Second Year Teachers Debbie Byrd

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00-12:00 District Learning Center, Room 232 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:00-12:00 District Learning Center, Room 232

Release code 031

Secondary Second Year Teachers Kristi Peck

Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:00-3:00 District Learning Center, Room 232 Thursday, February 19, 2015 8:00-3:00 District Learning Center, Room 232

Release code 031 This PD is required for second year teachers.

Contact: Debbie Byrd (Early Childhood & Elementary) [email protected], Kristi Peck

(Secondary) [email protected]

Description: The role of the district instructional mentor is to support the beginning teacher as he

or she creates a productive classroom environment, refines his or her instructional approach, and

develops as a reflective practitioner. In addition to the professional development release days

above, the district mentors will conduct individual observation visits with beginning teachers and

provide feedback via phone, email, note or face-to-face meeting. The intention of feedback is to

move a teacher’s practice to a deeper level by validating current practices that are effective, offering

insightful awareness of areas to be changed, providing options for the teacher to make decisions

regarding best practice, and encouraging and modeling reflective practices. District mentors will

also provide weekly emails to share celebrations, provide insights, and elaborate on best practice

and effective teaching techniques.

Learner Outcomes:

EMERGE with the knowledge of the three components of the instructional frameworks that focus on the key aspects of teaching and learning.

UNDERSTAND how to use reflective practices of problem solving and decision making to make informed choices about self, student, classroom environment and instructional approaches.

BE COMPELLED TO TAKE ACTION o make informed decisions regarding classroom management challenges o be intentional about instructional strategies used to teach daily o write a professional growth plan

ENGAGE IN MINDFUL REFLECTION…. o Ask: What is going well? What do I need to get rid of? What can I make better? o Read Mindset by Carol Dweck and reflect on current practice, beliefs and language

use with students Audience: Second year teachers



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Building Mentor Program DPDC

This is a year-long program. This program is required for beginning teachers in their first or second year of teaching. Contact: Renee Rethemeyer [email protected]

Description: In Francis Howell School District, all beginning teachers (those with less than 2 full

years of experience) are assigned a building mentor, who will acquaint them with building

procedures and serve as a resource for the school year. A designated building administrator and

DPDC representative are responsible for identifying teachers to serve as mentors. Release time is

not provided for mentors to work with their mentees.

Audience: All beginning teachers (those with less than 2 full years of experience in any school

district)

Building Buddy Program DPDC

Paperwork must be completed 2 weeks prior to requested release or stipend time. This program is optional for those who qualify. Contact: Renee Rethemeyer [email protected]

Description: In Francis Howell School District, all experienced teachers (those with at least 2 full

years of experience) who have been assigned to a new building, grade level and/or subject area

may be assigned a building buddy, who will assist them during this transition. A designated

building administrator and DPDC representative are responsible for identifying teachers to serve as

buddies. Buddy pairs are able to request a ½ day of release or stipend time. The “Transitional

Release Form” must be requested from and submitted to Renee Rethemeyer at least two weeks

prior to the requested meeting day. If a buddy pair meets during non-contract time, they must

ALSO submit a “Collaboration Time Log” to Renee Rethemeyer after the meeting.

Learner Outcomes:

Support colleague with new building procedures, if new to the building Support colleague in new curricular area, if changing teaching placement.

Audience: All experienced teachers (those with at least 2 full years of experience in any school

district) who have been assigned to a new building, grade level and/or subject area. (Teachers with

less than 2 years of experience participate in the building mentor program.)



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First Semester

New Teacher Orientation – Days 1-4 Multiple Presenters

Thursday, July 24, 2014 8:00-3:00 Boardroom

Friday, July 25, 2014 8:00-12:15 Boardroom 1:15-3:00 Building Orientation

Monday, July 28, 2014 8:00-11:30 Boardroom

12:30-3:00 Work in classroom

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 8:00-11:30 Boardroom 12:30-3:00 Work in classroom

This PD is required for all teachers new to FHSD. Start and end times subject to change.

Contact: Jenny Messerli [email protected]

Description: New Teacher Orientation provides teachers new to FHSD with an overview of district

initiatives, an opportunity to meet district level leaders, and a chance to dig into curriculum and

instruction.

Learner Outcomes:

Develop an awareness of district policies and procedures Understand the teachers’ role in special education Acquire an understanding of district technology best practices Develop expertise in instructional strategies, curriculum, and best practices

Audience: All teachers new to FHSD.

New Teacher Orientation – Day 5 TBD

Monday, October 13, 2014 8:30-3:30 Boardroom This PD is required for all teachers new to FHSD.

Contact: Jenny Messerli [email protected]

Description: The focus will be on technology, behavior and PLCs.

Learner Outcomes: Specific outcomes TBD.

Audience: All teachers new to FHSD.



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Curriculum & Instruction

Year Long

21st Century Learning Assistants Andrea Blanco

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 8:00-12:00 Independence Elem Library Friday, August 29, 2014 8:00-12:00 Independence Elem Library Friday, September 19, 2014 8:00-12:00 Independence Elem Library Friday, October 10, 2014 8:00-3:30 District TechFest @ FH North Friday, October 31, 2014 Non-work day n/a Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:30-12:00 Independence Elem Library Monday, January 5, 2015 Non-work day n/a February 10-11, 2015 METC METC Friday, February 13, 2015 Non-work day n/a Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8:30-3:30 Independence Elem Library Tuesday, May 5, 2015 8:30-12:00 Independence Elem Library This PD is required for 21st Century Learning Assistants. Contact: Andrea Blanco [email protected]

Description: Professional learning for 21st Century Learning Assistants will focus around

supporting technology integration in the K-5 Units of Study and effectively creating, building, and

implementing digital literacy lessons with learning.com.

Learner Outcomes:

8/5 – Learning.com 8/29 – VoiceThread/PLN 9/19 – SmartNotebook 10/10 – Screencasting & choice 11/5 – 4th & 5th grade UoS tech 3/24 – VoiceThread, PLN, METC share out 5/5 – TBD based on need

Audience: All 21st Century Learning Assistants


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Library Media Specialists Andrea Head & Gina Hartman

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Rooms 226 & 223 Tuesday, October 7, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Rooms 226 & 223 Tuesday, November 4, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Rooms 226 & 223 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Rooms 226 & 223 Tuesday, February 17, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Rooms 226 & 223 Tuesday, March 3, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Rooms 226 & 223 Tuesday, April 7, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Rooms 226 & 223 This PD is required for all library media specialists. Contact: Andrea Head [email protected] and Gina Hartman

[email protected]

Description: The LAC has determined that the morning session will consist of PLC time and one

hour of PD facilitated by Andrea Head. The afternoon (12:45-3:30) will be dedicated to technology

PD facilitated by Gina Hartman.

Morning PD Outcomes:

9/2: Promotion of New Titles 10/7: How to provide incentives for reading 11/4: How to create interest/marketing 1/13: Ebook Promotion 2/17: How to foster book clubs 3/3: It doesn't have to be fiction/promoting non-fiction 4/7: Promotion of Summer Reading

Afternoon Tech PD Outcomes:

Become familiar with digital tools that allow students to create, publish, and collaborate online. Specific focus will be geared towards supporting FHSD teachers implementing new curriculum aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards.

Become familiar with VoiceThread, a district purchased tool, and explore integration opportunities to support curriculum aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards.

Become familiar with Google Apps and understand how this tool can support collaborative learning experiences with students across curriculums.

Audience: All library media specialists



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Literacy Coach Meetings Melinda Scheetz

Friday, August 8, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, September 5, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, October 3, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, November 7, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, December 5, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, January 16, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, February 6, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, March 6, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, April 10, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 Friday, May 8, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226 This PD is required for all literacy coaches. Contact: Melinda Scheetz [email protected]

Description: Half of each meeting will be used to take care of literacy business. The other half will

be spent un-wrapping the Missouri Learning ELA standards.

Audience: all literacy coaches

District Professional Development Committee (DPDC) Dr. Connie Buckman, Renee

Rethemeyer, Elizabeth Nichols

Monday, September 8, 2014 8:00-3:00 Boardroom Thursday, January 29, 2015 8:00-3:00 Boardroom Thursday, March 26, 2015 8:00-3:00 Boardroom

Release code 021 This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Renee Rethemeyer [email protected], Elizabeth Nichols

[email protected]

Description: This district-level committee facilitates new teacher collaboration with mentors,

buddy teachers for those in transition, and provides building-level support for PD funds and

professional development best practices.

Learner Outcomes:

Acquire information needed to facilitate PD budget, new teacher mentors, and buddies at the building level

Increase understanding of professional development best practices to support building SIP Develop an awareness of technology tools that can support/facilitate adult learning

Audience: one elected teacher representative from each building




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Classroom Instruction that Works: Middle School Dr. BJ Stone, McREL

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 – Cohort 1 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – Cohort 2 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Thursday, November 6, 2014 – Cohort 3 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Tuesday, December 2, 2014 – Cohort 4 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Wednesday, December 3, 2014 – Cohort 5 8:30-3:30 Boardroom

Tuesday, February 3, 2015 8:15-10:45 Bryan Walkthroughs 11:45-2:15 Saeger Walkthroughs

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 8:15-10:45 Barnwell Walkthroughs 11:45-2:15 FHMS Walkthroughs

Thursday, February 5, 2015 7:30-10:30 Hollenbeck Walkthroughs 11:30-3:00 Debrief/PD in Boardroom

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 – BR, FHM, HB 8:15-3:15 Boardroom Thursday, March 5, 2015 – BW, SA 8:15-3:15 Boardroom

Bryan and Saeger: Release Code 054 Barnwell, FHMS, Hollenbeck: Release Code 104

ESOL: Release Code 038

Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected] Description: Dr. BJ Stone of McREL will support middle school staff members as they expand their knowledge of the instructional strategies and the recently revised research. Their work will focus on the first component, “Creating the Classroom Environment”. She will return in the spring to support leadership teams as they develop next step plans and explore Balanced Leadership. Learner Outcomes:

Develop an awareness of the recently revised research and impact of instructional strategies when used with fidelity

Strengthen understanding of the process of setting objectives Explore ways to reinforce effort and provide recognition to students

Building Walkthroughs: Dr. Stone will participate in building walkthroughs with a small group identified by building principals. The focus will be to gather current reality on implementation of CITW recommendations for categories within first component. February 5 Debrief/Professional Development:

All building principals, CITW Trainers, Dr. Stone, and Dr. Buckman (plus any APs buildings wish to add)

Trainers will be provided a FULL day sub to allow us to start early. They are welcome to use the morning to prep for upcoming building PD or other CITW related work. They are welcome to work in the Boardroom that morning.

Focus will be overall processing of classroom observations from middle level classrooms. This could include refreshers of weak areas relating to objectives, clarification of misconceptions relating to objective, reviewing work from 1st semester PD, discussions of next steps based on implementation observations.

Will include heavy amounts of discussion time for building admin & CITW trainer. Please bring CITW Handbook and materials from Day 1 training. Trainers should bring

their facilitator manual and other training materials. March 4 (Bryan, FHMS, Hollenbeck) and March 5 (Barnwell, Saeger):

Building principal, CITW Trainer, and up to 15 teacher leaders from each building


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Dr. Stone will lead professional development around Balanced Leadership and supporting second order change. Teams will have ample time to begin to develop focus areas and PD plans for 15-16.

Teams will discuss next steps based on posters created during 1st semester PD Please bring CITW Handbook and materials from Day 1 training. Trainers should bring

their facilitator manual and other training materials. Audience: All certified middle school staff and administrators will participate in the first five

training days (11/4-12/3). Staff members selected to participate in the final five days (2/3-3/5)

will be contacted by building principals.

First Semester

Classroom Instruction that Works: Elementary FHSD Trainers

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 – Cohort 1 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Wednesday, September 17, 2014 – Cohort 2 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Tuesday, September 30, 2014 – Cohort 3 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Wednesday, October 1, 2014 – Cohort 1 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Monday, October 6, 2014 – Cohort 2 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Wednesday, October 8, 2014 – Cohort 3 8:30-3:30 Boardroom 10/20/14 Monday, November 10, 2014 – Cohort 1 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Tuesday, October 21, 2014 – Cohort 2 8:30-3:30 Boardroom Wednesday, October 22, 2014 – Cohort 3 8:30-3:30 Boardroom

Release code 054 (Release code 038 for ELL teachers only)

See your building principal to participate. Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected] Description: This training series will help teachers take their instruction to the next level by focusing on the research from Classroom Instruction that Works, second edition. Learner Outcomes:

Increase knowledge & skills in the areas of instruction & learning Increase capacity of staff to use research-based strategies to meet student needs Engage in collaborative conversations about the use and effectiveness of strategies Establish structures and processes to sustain instructional improvements

Audience: Elementary SpEd resource, ELL, and K-5 classroom teachers who have not previously

participated in this 3-day training


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QIL Training – Early Childhood & High School FHSD Trainers

Session 1: attend all three Monday, September 15, 2014 5:00-7:00 Boardroom Monday, September 22, 2014 5:00-7:00 Boardroom Monday, September 29, 2014 5:00-7:00 Boardroom

Session 2: CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT Wednesday, September 17, 2014 3:45-5:45 Boardroom Wednesday, September 24, 2014 3:45-5:45 Boardroom Wednesday, October 1, 2014 3:45-5:45 Boardroom

Contact your building principal prior to August 29 to participate. After August 29, all remaining spots will be available to Elementary and Middle School teachers. Contact Connie Buckman [email protected] Description: This three part evening PD series will focus on objectives, feedback, effort, recognition, and cooperative learning. Learner Outcomes:

Participants will develop a stronger understanding of Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback, Reinforcing Effort & Providing Recognition, and Cooperative Learning.

Audience: This PD is designed for early childhood and high school staff. Stipends will be provided.

CAL Kickoff Jeff Wilhelm

Friday, August 29, 2014 8:00-12:00 St. Charles Convention Center This PD is required for all secondary certified staff Contact: Dr. Connie Buckman [email protected] Learner Outcomes:

Focus on argumentative writing Audience: All secondary certified staff

Content Area Leader (CAL) PD Erin Thurston

Friday, August 29, 2014 12:00-3:30pm St. Charles Convention Center Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:00-7:00 pm DLC Room 232 This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Erin Thurston x5546 Learner Outcomes:

Reflect on presentation in order to modify upcoming presentations Problem solve teacher participation, motivation, accountability, & challenges for future

presentations Collaborate with trainers and co-presenters to enhance future presentations

Audience: Content Area Leaders and Library Media Specialists



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Cooperative Learning 1.0 (4-part training) Dr. Connie Buckman

Monday, August 25, 2014 4:45-6:45 Boardroom Thursday, September 11, 2014 4:45-6:45 Boardroom Thursday, September 25, 2014 4:45-6:45 Boardroom Thursday, October 2, 2014 4:45-6:45 Boardroom

Please attend all 4 sessions. To register, contact Jenny Messerli [email protected] Contact: Jenny Messerli [email protected] Connie Buckman

[email protected]

Description: During this 4-part training, you will learn research-based structures that provide

cooperative learning opportunities within your classrooms while incorporating social skills and

active student participation. Participants will be able to take these structures back to their

classroom for immediate implementation.

Learner Outcomes:

Acquire knowledge about the process to strategically place students in cooperative groups Learn the difference between group work and true cooperative learning Obtain strategies to increase student engagement via cooperative structures Discover ways to incorporate team and class builders to boost climate

Audience: Teachers and administrators from all levels. Stipends will be provided to participants in

certified teaching positions. 50 participants max



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Cooperative Learning 2.0 (2-part training) Elem: Dr. Connie Buckman

Sec: Jessica Bulva, Amy Ridling

Monday, November 10, 2014 – EC & Elementary 4:45-6:45 Boardroom Monday, November 17, 2014 – EC & Elementary 4:45-6:45 Boardroom

Please attend both sessions Wednesday, November 19, 2014 – Secondary 3:45-5:45 Boardroom Thursday, December 11, 2014 – Secondary 3:45-5:45 Boardroom

Please attend both sessions. EC & Elementary registration: click here Secondary registration: click here Contact: Jenny Messerli [email protected] Connie Buckman

[email protected]

Description: During this two part training, participants will be provided opportunities to reflect

with job alikes at their level, engage in a variety of different cooperative structures, and participate

in collaborative planning with a job alike focused on integrating cooperative learning into an

upcoming lesson or unit.

Learner Outcomes:

Review big ideas of cooperative learning from previous professional development Obtain structures to increase student engagement via cooperative structures Reflect and collaborate on current integration of cooperative learning with job alikes

Audience: Teachers and from all levels who have attended one of the pre-requisites:

1. FHSD 4-night cooperative learning PD 2. Middle school train the trainer PD (Aug. 2012-Jan. 2013) 3. Kagan series at CSD/EdPlus

Stipends will be provided to participants in certified teaching positions.

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Second Semester

Cooperative Learning 1.0 (4-part training) Dr. Connie Buckman, Lisa Bohrmann

Thursday, January 15, 2015 4:45-6:45 Boardroom Wednesday, January 21, 2015 4:45-6:45 Boardroom Wednesday, January 28, 2015 4:45-6:45 Boardroom Thursday, February 12, 2015 4:45-6:45 Boardroom

Please attend all 4 sessions. Click here to register. Contact: Jenny Messerli. Connie Buckman, Lisa Bohrmann

Description: During this 4-part training, you will learn research-based structures that provide

cooperative learning opportunities within your classrooms while incorporating social skills and

active student participation.

Learner Outcomes:

Acquire knowledge about the process to strategically place students in cooperative groups Learn the difference between group work and true cooperative learning Obtain strategies to increase student engagement via cooperative structures Discover ways to incorporate team and class builders to boost climate

Audience: Teachers and administrators from all levels. Stipends will be provided to participants in

certified teaching positions. 50 participants max

Cooperative Learning 2.0 (2-part training) Dr. Connie Buckman (all levels),

Lisa Bohrmann (EC/Elem.), Amy Ridling (Sec.)

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 – EC & Elementary 4:45-6:45 Boardroom Thursday, April 9, 2015 – EC & Elementary 4:45-6:45 Boardroom

Please attend both sessions Tuesday, April 14, 2015 – Secondary 3:45-5:45 Boardroom Thursday, April 23, 2015 – Secondary 3:45-5:45 Boardroom

Please attend both sessions. EC & Elementary registration: click here Secondary registration: click here Contact: Jenny Messerli, Connie Buckman, Lisa Bohrmann

Description: During this two part training, participants will be provided opportunities to reflect

with job alikes at their level, engage in a variety of different cooperative structures, and participate

in collaborative planning with a job alike focused on integrating cooperative learning into an

upcoming lesson or unit.

Learner Outcomes:

Review big ideas of cooperative learning from previous professional development Obtain structures to increase student engagement via cooperative structures Reflect and collaborate on current integration of cooperative learning with job alikes

Audience: Teachers and from all levels who have attended one of the pre-requisites:

1. FHSD 4-night cooperative learning PD 2. Middle school train the trainer PD (Aug. 2012-Jan. 2013) 3. Kagan series at CSD/EdPlus

Stipends will be provided to participants in certified teaching positions.

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Professional Learning Communities

Year Long

PLC Steering Committee Dr. Connie Buckman

10/27/14 Wednesday, November 12, 2014 4:30-6:30 Conference Room J Wednesday, December 10, 2014 4:30-6:30 Conference Room J Monday, January 12, 2015 4:30-6:30 Conference Room J 2/23/14 Monday, February 9, 2015 4:30-6:30 Conference Room J This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected]

Description: The PLC Steering Committee engages to reviewing and supporting PLC best practices,

analyzing PLC needs, and designing professional development to support the PLC process. The goal

of this committee is to maintain strong PLC teams across the district.

Learner Outcomes:

Revise PLC Expectations Facilitate PD Needs Assessment Support PLC professional development

Audience: Committee members are selected from all levels through the FHSD committee

recruitment campaign.


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First Semester

PLC Process 101 Emily Pavia & Christina Ekstrom

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:30-6:30 Boardroom Contact Jenny Messerli by Friday, September 5th to register. The training will be rescheduled for a later date if necessary due to low enrollment. Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected] Jenny Messerli

[email protected]

Description: This PD session is designed for a teacher new to the PLC process. You’ll learn the

basics of how a PLC functions and stays focused on high leverage work. Participants will have an

opportunity to view a PLC in action and reflect on their current PLC practices. All participants are

encouraged to register for the “Data Analysis” professional development session as well.

Learner Outcomes:

Strengthen an understanding of the four PLC questions and structures within a PLC Deepen understanding and application of PLC vocabulary Grow skills to apply new learning to current PLCs Analyze videos and examples of high functioning PLCs Participants will be encouraged to join the Data Analysis PD as well

Audience: This training is open to all levels. Stipends will be provided.

PLC Leader Facilitation Training FHSD Administrator TBD

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 4:30-6:30 Boardroom Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected]

Description: This PD session will focus on providing facilitator skills to support the PLC process.

Participants will engage in activities used to establish norms, deal with a variety of member types,

and increase participation from all PLC members.

Learner Outcomes:

Strengthen skills to support struggling PLC Increase ability to set effective team norms Develop skills to help facilitation of challenging meetings and engage various PLC member

types, including resistors Gain facilitation strategies to increase team support of PLC (buy-in) and resolve conflict





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PLC Data Analysis & Next Steps (2-part training) Brian Schick & Renee Rethemeyer

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:30-6:30 Boardroom Wednesday, October 22, 2014 4:30-6:30 Boardroom

Please attend both dates Click here to register. The training will be rescheduled for a later date if necessary due to low enrollment. Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected]

Description: This two-part PD session is designed for the teacher who wants to grow his/her

ability to effectively utilize data through the PLC process. Through the use of data protocols,

participants will experience how to quickly analyze student data and make next step

determinations that will immediately impact student instruction.

Learner Outcomes:

Increase understanding of the role data plays in the PLC process & be able to apply within personal PLCs

Develop an understanding of how to use data analysis protocols and Mastery Connect Increase understanding of how data is used to form intervention groups Reflect on current practices of how data is used to impact instruction, planning, and

intervention Audience: This training is open to all levels. Stipends will be provided.

Second Semester

PLC Leader Facilitation Training Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris, Dr. Connie Buckman

Monday, January 26, 2015 4:30-6:30 Boardroom Click here to register Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected]

Description: This PD session will focus on providing facilitator skills to support the PLC process.

Participants will engage in activities used to establish norms, deal with a variety of member types,

and increase participation from all PLC members.

Learner Outcomes:

Strengthen skills to support struggling PLC Increase ability to set effective team norms Develop skills to help facilitation of challenging meetings and engage various PLC member

types, including resistors Gain facilitation strategies to increase team support of PLC (buy-in) and resolve conflict


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PLC Data Analysis & Next Steps (2-part training) Brian Schick & Renee Rethemeyer

Monday, February 9, 2015 4:30-6:30 Boardroom Monday, February 23, 2015 4:30-6:30 Boardroom

Please attend both dates Click here to register. Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected]

Description: This two-part PD session is designed for the teacher who wants to grow his/her

ability to effectively utilize data through the PLC process. Through the use of data protocols,

participants will experience how to quickly analyze student data and make next step

determinations that will immediately impact student instruction.

Learner Outcomes:

Increase understanding of the role data plays in the PLC process & be able to apply within personal PLCs

Develop an understanding of how to use data analysis protocols and Mastery Connect Increase understanding of how data is used to form intervention groups Reflect on current practices of how data is used to impact instruction, planning, and

intervention Audience: This training is open to all levels. Stipends will be provided.

PLC Process 101 Bridgett Niedringhaus & Mary Grosch

Thursday, April 9, 2015 5:00-7:00 Castlio Library Click here to register. Contact: Connie Buckman [email protected] Jenny Messerli

[email protected]

Description: This PD session is designed for a teacher new to the PLC process. You’ll learn the

basics of how a PLC functions and stays focused on high leverage work. Participants will have an

opportunity to view a PLC in action and reflect on their current PLC practices. All participants are

encouraged to register for the “Data Analysis” professional development session as well.

Learner Outcomes:

Strengthen an understanding of the four PLC questions and structures within a PLC Deepen understanding and application of PLC vocabulary Grow skills to apply new learning to current PLCs Analyze videos and examples of high functioning PLCs Participants will be encouraged to join the Data Analysis PD as well


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Special Education

Year Long

SEAM- Early Childhood Dr. Will Vanderpool

Friday, September 12, 2014 1:00-3:00 Conference Room C Friday, November 14, 2014 1:00-3:00 Conference Room J Friday, January 16, 2015 1:00-3:00 Conference Room C Friday, March 6, 2015 1:00-3:00 Conference Room C Friday, May 1, 2015 1:00-3:00 Conference Room J This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Pam Rehagan x4060

Description: SEAM Administrators and department chairs are invited to attend bi-monthly

meetings as an opportunity to stay updated on the policies, procedures, and best practice.

Audience: SEAM Administrators, SEAM department chair, SpEd coordinators

SEAM- Elementary Dr. Will Vanderpool

Friday, September 12, 2014 9:00-11:00 Boardroom Friday, November 14, 2014 9:00-11:00 Boardroom Friday, January 16, 2015 9:00-11:00 Boardroom Friday, March 6, 2015 9:00-11:00 Boardroom Friday, May 1, 2015 9:00-11:00 Boardroom This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Pam Rehagan x4060




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SEAM- Middle School Dr. Will Vanderpool

Monday, September 15, 2014 7:30-9:00 Conference Room J Monday, November 17, 2014 7:30-9:00 Conference Room J Monday, January 26, 2015 7:30-9:00 Conference Room J Monday, March 2, 2015 7:30-9:00 Conference Room J Monday, May 4, 2015 7:30-9:00 Conference Room J This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Pam Rehagan x4060




SEAM- High School Dr. Will Vanderpool

Friday, September 12, 2014 7:00-9:00 Conference Room J Friday, November 14, 2014 7:00-9:00 Conference Room J Friday, January 16, 2015 7:00-9:00 Conference Room J Friday, March 6, 2015 7:00-9:00 Conference Room J Friday, May 1, 2015 7:00-9:00 Conference Room J This PD is available by invitation only. Contact: Pam Rehagan x4060




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Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) – Certified Staff Cindi Miller

July 18, 2014 8:00-4:30 BOE Room August 27, 2014 8:00-4:30 BOE Room October 14, 2014 (Autism only) 8:00-1:00 BOE Room October 28, 2014 (Refresher) 8:00-12:00 BOE Room February 12, 2015 (Refresher) 8:00-12:00 BOE Room April 21, 2015 8:00-4:30 BOE Room June 9, 2015 (Refresher) 8:00-12:00 BOE Room To register for this PD, contact Pam Rehagen. Contact: Pam Rehagen, [email protected]

Description: CPI training teaches participants to understand crisis development. This model

teaches staff to address behaviors before a crisis develops, students lose control, and violent

behaviors occur. Physical intervention techniques and restraints are taught in order to keep our

students and staff safe if and when a crisis does occur.

Audience: All staff who works with students with emotional disorders or behavioral issues are

expected to participate in this training. Refresher sessions are for certified staff members who are

part of the Crisis Prevention Team in their building. Full day trainings are for any staff members

who are currently or will be members of a Crisis Prevention Team and have not taken the course in

over 2 years. (40 participants per session max)

First Semester

S.P.I.R.E Training (2 Day Training) Dr. Kim Turner

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 114 Thursday, September 11, 2014 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 226

Release code 008 for SPED Only, Lit Coaches and ELL teachers: release code assigned by your building

To register for this PD, contact Pam Rehagen. Contact: Pam Rehagen, [email protected]

Description: S.P.I.R.E.® is a comprehensive and multisensory reading intervention program. It is

designed to prevent reading failure and to build reading success through an intensive, structured,

and spiraling curriculum. It integrates phonological awareness, phonics, handwriting, fluency,

vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension in a 10-Step lesson plan that is specifically designed for

the way struggling readers learn.

Audience: Elementary resource teachers. Literacy coaches and ELL teachers will need to contact

their supervisors for approval and release days. 25 participants max.



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Verbal Intervention Cindi Miller, Dr. Jerry Cox, Rhonda Kane

Thursday, September 4, 2014 9:30-3:30 Boardroom Wednesday, October 8, 2014 8:00-2:00 District Learning Center, Room 226 Contact: Pam Rehagen [email protected] Cindi Miller

[email protected]

Description: One will learn research based evidence of appropriate verbal intervention with any

individual becoming dysregulated before and after an event. Participants will provide care, welfare,

safety and security to all individuals.

Learner Outcomes:

Acquire knowledge about verbally intervening with dysregulated individuals Acquire knowledge how trauma effects all aspects of life Effects of being regulated when facing a dysregulated individual

Audience: Administrators only (all levels).

Second Semester

Verbal Intervention (Two part training) Cindi Miller, Dr. Jerry Cox, Rhonda Kane

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Cancelled due to low enrollment

9:30-3:30 Boardroom

Thursday, February 26, 2015 Cancelled due to low enrollment

8:00-2:00 Boardroom

Contact: Pam Rehagen [email protected] Cindi Miller

[email protected]

Description: One will learn research based evidence of appropriate verbal intervention with any

individual becoming dysregulated before and after an event. Participants will provide care, welfare,

safety and security to all individuals.

Learner Outcomes:

Acquire knowledge about verbally intervening with dysregulated individuals Acquire knowledge how trauma effects all aspects of life Effects of being regulated when facing a dysregulated individual

Audience: Administrators only (all levels).





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Autism in the Regular Classroom (3-part training) Randy Sanders

Thursday, January 8, 2015 4:30-6:00 Conference Room J Thursday, January 15, 2015 4:30-6:00 Conference Room J Thursday, January 22, 2015 4:30-6:00 Conference Room J Click here to register. Contact: Randy Sanders [email protected]

Description: This intensive training program modeled from the Project ACCESS DESE training will

prepare the regular education teacher to better meet the behavioral and academic challenges

associated with autism while still maintaining the integrity of the regular education environment.

Learner Outcomes:

Develop an understanding of characteristics of autism and the impact on behavior and learning.

Obtain strategies to address behavioral needs for children with autism in the classroom setting.

Obtain strategies to develop language and social skills in the classroom setting. Develop an effective mind set to problems solve situations related to autism.

Audience: Regular education teachers at the elementary level. Stipends provided.

Effective Behavior Interventions (3-part training) Randy Sanders

Tuesday, February 3, 2015 4:30-6:00 Conference Room J Tuesday, February 10, 2015 4:30-6:00 Conference Room J Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:30-6:00 Conference Room J Click here to register. Contact: Randy Sanders [email protected]

Description: This training one day intensive training will provide Special Education Teachers the

tools necessary to complete a Functional Behavior Analysis and move through the development of

an effective individualized behavioral intervention.

Learner Outcomes:

Develop a Functional Behavior Assessment. Develop and monitor effective behavior interventions. Effectively train staff on implementing interventions. Development of replacement behaviors.

Audience: K-12 special education teachers. Stipends provided.

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KU Strategies: Sentence Writing (2 Day Workshop) Mary Ellen O’Hare

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 116 Thursday, April 2, 2015 8:30-3:30 District Learning Center, Room 116

Release code 008 for Special Education teachers. Release code 059 for ESOL teachers. All others should contact an administrator for a release code.

To register for this PD, contact Pam Rehagen. Contact: Pam Rehagen, [email protected]

Description: The Sentence Writing Strategy program comprises two parts: Fundamentals in the

Sentence Writing Strategy and Proficiency in the Sentence Writing Strategy. Together, these

components constitute a strategy for recognizing and writing 14 sentence patterns with four types

of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. The program consists of two

products for each part (Fundamentals and Proficiency): an Instructor’s Manual and a Student

Lessons Manual. The Instructor’s Manual features a systematic sequence of instructional

procedures; the Student Lessons Manual features exercises that correspond to instructional

procedures. Research results showed that students wrote an average of 65 percent complete

sentences on the pretest and an average of 88 percent complete sentences on the posttest.


Targeted audience is special education teachers, ESOL teachers and SLPs.


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Administrative

Year Long

Administrator PD

Friday, August 29, 2014 12:30-3:45 Boardroom Friday, October 31, 2014 12:30-3:45 Boardroom Friday, February 13, 2015 12:30-3:45 Boardroom This PD is required for all FHSD administrators Contact: Jenny Messerli [email protected]

Description: The Center for Educational Leadership will provide professional development that

will strengthen the administrator’s role as the instructional leader in the building. 2014-15 PD will

focus on providing feedback to teachers.

Learner Outcomes:

8/29: NEE Training – Indicator 3.1, SIP Collaboration 10/31: Targeted feedback, just right/next step discussions 2/13: CEL Feedback PD

Audience: All administrators and full cabinet members


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Collaborative Walkthroughs Center for Educational Leadership

October 28, 2014 (T) – Cohort 1 8:00-11:00 AM TBD October 28, 2014 (T) – Cohort 1 12:00-3:00 PM TBD October 29, 2014 (W) – Cohort 2 8:00-11:00 AM TBD October 29, 2014 (W) – Cohort 2 12:00-3:00 PM TBD October 30, 2014 (R) – Cohort 3 8:00-11:00 AM TBD October 30, 2014 (R) – Cohort 3 12:00-3:00 PM TBD February 18, 2015 (W) – Cohort 1 8:00-11:00 AM TBD February 18, 2015 (W) – Cohort 1 12:00-3:00 PM TBD February 19, 2015 (R) – Cohort 2 8:00-11:00 AM TBD February 19, 2015 (R) – Cohort 2 12:00-3:00 PM TBD February 20, 2015 (F) – Cohort 3 8:00-11:00 AM TBD February 20, 2015 (F) – Cohort 3 12:00-3:00 PM TBD Contact: Dr. Connie Buckman [email protected]

Description: The Center for Ed. Leadership will facilitate team walkthroughs. They have requested

that the groups remain the same for the October and February dates. If for some reason your

assigned dates don’t work for you, please find a different administrator to trade with. Let Connie

know once you've made arrangements so we can plan accordingly.

Learner Outcomes:

School leaders will build their skills in the use of the learning walkthrough, a cycle of inquiry, and giving feedback to teachers to improve teaching effectiveness in schools

Audience: All administrators

Administrator Book Study Dr. Connie Buckman

Wednesday, December 3, 2014 4:45 pm Mid Rivers Bread Co. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 8:45 pm Twitter Chat from your couch! #FHSDLearns Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:45 pm Twitter Chat from your couch! #FHSDLearns This PD is optional for all FHSD administrators, content leaders and coordinators Contact: RSVP to Connie Buckman [email protected]

Book Selection: Mindset by Carol S. Dweck (Books will be sent via pony as RSVPs are received.)

Big Ideas:

Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets Learn why it’s not just our abilities and talent that bring success– but whether we approach

them with a fixed or growth mindset Alignment with NEE growth model Alignment with CITW effort, feedback, and recognition ideas Learn how to motivate staff (and students) to reach goals

Audience: All administrators, content leaders and coordinators



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LEAP 2 Dr. Darlene Jones, Dr. Connie Buckman

Thursday, September 25, 2014 8:00-3:00 Conference Room F Thursday, October 23, 2014 8:00-3:00 Conference Room F Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:00-3:00 Conference Room F Thursday, January 22, 2015 8:00-3:00 Conference Room F Thursday, February 26, 2015 8:00-3:00 Conference Room F Thursday, April 23, 2015 8:00-3:00 BOE Room

Release Code 015 This PD is available for aspiring administrators who have completed LEAP 1. Contact: Jenny Messerli [email protected]

Description: The Leadership in Education Administration Program (LEAP), a two-year

commitment, provides experienced teachers with the opportunity to participate in internship-like,

building-level and/or district-level administrative activities in the district. The participant, in

cooperation with his/her building principal, develops and carries out a short-term leadership

project. Attendance at monthly cohort meetings is also a major part of the program.

Learner Outcomes:

9/25: TBD 10/23: TBD 11/20: TBD 1/22: TBD 2/26: TBD 4/23: Project presentations

Audience: Aspiring administrators who have completed LEAP 1.

Note: The LEAP 1 program will not be offered during the 2014-15 school year.


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Content Leader PD Gina Hartman, Andrea Blanco

August 11, 2014 11:30-3:30 District Learning Center Conf. Room August 18, 2014 11:30-3:30 District Learning Center Conf. Room October 24, 2014 11:30-3:30 District Learning Center Conf. Room November 17, 2014 11:30-3:30 District Learning Center Conf. Room December 15, 2014 11:30-3:30 District Learning Center Conf. Room February 23, 2015 11:30-3:30 District Learning Center Conf. Room May 11, 2015 11:30-3:30 District Learning Center Conf. Room This PD is required for all Content Leaders and the District Literacy Coordinator Contact: Gina Hartman and Andrea Blanco

Description: Gina Hartman and Andrea Blanco will meet with District Content Leaders to focus on

integrating technology in District curricula.

Learner Outcomes:

Review and deepen understanding of using a learning management system (Schoology) for digital management, collaboration, and learning.

Explore best practices when teaching in an online environment. Become familiar with digital tools that allow students to create, publish, and collaborate

online (VoiceThread, Google Apps, etc.) Review and deepen understanding of social bookmarking and how it can be used to assist

students in the research process through annotating, summarizing, and collaboration. Become familiar with Project Based Learning and identify how it can be integrated into the

curriculum. Audience: All Content Leaders and the District Literacy Coordinator

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Second Semester

Administrator Book Study Dr. Ted Huff

Thursday, April 2, 2015 Chapter 1: The Evolving Educational Landscape Chapter 2: Why Schools Must Change Chapter 3: Keys to Leading Sustainable Change Chapter 4: Leading with Technology

4:45pm Face-to Face Discussion, FHMS

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Chapter 5: Communication Chapter 6: Public Relations Chapter 7: Branding Chapter 8: Professional Growth and Development

8:30pm Twitter Chat

Monday, May 11, 2015 Chapter 9: Increasing Student Engagement and Enhancing Learning Chapter 10: Rethinking Learning Environments and Spaces Chapter 11: Discovering Opportunity Chapter 12: A Call to Action

8:30pm Twitter Chat

If Eric Shenninger’s (author) schedule is open, he will be joining us for the Twitter chat discussions! This PD is optional for all FHSD administrators, aspiring administrators, content leaders and

coordinators.

Contact: RSVP to Gina Hartman [email protected]

Book Selection: Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times by Eric Sheninger

(Books will be sent via the pony as RSVPs are received.)

Description: Eric Shenninger is a principal, national speaker, and connected educator from New

Jersey. In this book, Eric shares his Pillars of Digital Leadership to help educational leaders:

Transform school culture by initiating sustainable change Use free social media tools to improve communication, enhance public relations, and create

a positive brand presence Integrate digital tools into the classroom to increase student engagement and achievement Facilitate professional learning and access new opportunities and resources

Audience: This PD is optional for all FHSD administrators, aspiring administrators, content leaders

and coordinators. A minimum of 10 participants is required to hold this book study.


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School Improvement Training Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris, Dr. Connie Buckman

Monday, June 8, 2015 8:30-3:30 Francis Howell Middle Tuesday, June 9, 2015 8:30-3:30 Francis Howell Middle

This PD is available by invitation only. See your building principal for details. Contact: Jenny Messerli [email protected]

Description: Details for this PD have not been finalized at this time.

Learner Outcomes:

SIP Expectations Additional outcomes TBD

Audience: The entire administrative staff should plan to attend both days of training. Each

elementary and middle school, as well as Francis Howell Union and Heritage are welcome to bring

up to six certified staff members and one parent. Early Childhood sites can bring three staff

members and high schools can bring seven certified staff. Stipends will be provided for certified

staff members who attend. Buildings who wish to invite additional staff to attend are welcome to

provide stipends from building budgets for up to an additional four staff members. Please send the

names of your attending staff members to Jenny Messerli before May 1.

Administrators’ Retreat & NEE re-certification Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris, Dr. Connie Buckman

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Administrators’ Retreat

8:30-3:30 Spencer Library

Thursday, June 11, 2015 NEE re-certification

8:30-3:30 Spencer Library

This PD is required for all FHSD administrators. Contact: Jenny Messerli [email protected]

Description: The first day will focus on FHSD admin needs; while the second day will focus on NEE

re-certification with NEE trainers.

Learner Outcomes:

Audience: All building level administrators should plan to attend both days. Please contact Dr.

Hendricks-Harris if you are unable to attend.



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Technology

First Semester

ITS & IWS PD Gina Hartman & Andrea Blanco

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 4:30-6:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 4:30-6:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Tuesday, January 27, 2015 4:30-6:30 District Learning Center, Room 232 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 4:30-6:30 District Learning Center, Room 232

Contact: Gina Hartman, Andrea Blanco

Description: All FSHD ITS and IWS will have quarterly meetings with the District Educational

Technology Specialists. Secondary and elementary groups will meet together, allowing for

differentiation as needed.

Learner Outcomes:

Become familiar with digital tools that allow students to create, publish, and collaborate online. Specific focus will be geared towards supporting FHSD teachers implementing new Common Core aligned curriculum.

Become familiar with Voicethread, a district purchased tool, and explore integration opportunities to support Common Core aligned curriculum.

Review and deepen understanding of using a learning management system (Schoology) for digital management, collaboration, and learning.

Audience: This PD is required for all ITW & IWS.

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Flipped Classroom Gina Hartman

October 27-November 21, 2014 4 weeks of online learning www.schoology.com Tuesday, November 11, 2014 4:45-7:30pm TBA Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:45-7:30pm TBA

Graduate credit is no longer an option for this workshop *There must be a minimum of 10 participants registered to hold this blended workshop.


Description: This workshop will enable participants to adjust their current teaching method and

develop flipped classroom lessons. In a “flipped classroom”, teachers use technology to reorganize

classroom time so students maximize the value of time in class with their teachers and peers. Class

time, in many typical classrooms, is spent delivering content and then students go home and do

individual-processing work for homework. In a flipped classroom, teachers use technology to

deliver content in formats where students can work individually at their own pace. As a result,

class time is spent doing the processing work in collaborative teams with active teacher guidance

Learner Outcomes:

Understand the "flipped classroom" concept and the benefits of this transformative teaching method.

Examine best practices for flipping classroom lessons. Modify current classroom lessons by finding free content or creating content using free

screencasting tools. Examine how free, online collaborative tools can be used to create, collaborate, and share

information online with students. Participate in a collaborative learning community of educators from across the world who

are flipping their classrooms. Audience: This training is designed for classroom teachers at any level. Administrators welcome.

Transforming Instruction with Mobile Learning:

Getting Started with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Andrea Blanco

October 27 – November 23, 2014 4 weeks of online learning www.schoology.com Thursday, October 30, 2014 4:45-7:45pm TBD Thursday, November 13, 2014 4:45-7:45pm TBD

Graduate credit is not an option for this workshop *There must be a minimum of 10 participants registered to hold this blended workshop.


Learner Outcomes:

Examine the benefits and best practices of using mobile devices for teaching and learning. Modify and enhance current classroom lessons to utilize mobile devices. Implement and reflect on lessons utilizing mobile devices. Assess the impact of mobile learning lessons on student achievement and engagement.

Audience: This training is designed for classroom teachers at any level. Administrators welcome.

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Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of

Connections to Transform Teaching & Learning

Andrea Blanco

November 24 – December 21, 2014 4 weeks of online learning www.schoology.com Tuesday, December 9, 2014 4:45-7:45pm TBD Monday, December 15, 2014 4:45-7:45pm TBD

Graduate credit is not an option for this workshop *There must be a minimum of 10 participants registered to hold this blended workshop.


Learner Outcomes:

Explore the benefits and best practices of utilizing a Personal Learning Network for collaboration to support student learning and professional growth.

Develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN) using a variety of online collaborative programs.

Examine the difference between differentiated and personalized learning. Create, implement, and reflect on collaborative digital lessons.


Second Semester

Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of

Connections to Transform Teaching & Learning

Andrea Blanco

January 12-February 8, 2015 4 weeks of online learning www.schoology.com Monday, January 26, 2015 4:45-7:30pm Saeger Middle School

Learning Commons Thursday, February 5, 2015 4:45-7:30pm Saeger Middle School

Learning Commons Optional - 3 hours of graduate credit will be offered through Missouri Baptist University for a fee.

Click here to register: http://goo.gl/forms/yDLFGmFET5 Contact: Andrea Blanco [email protected]

Learner Outcomes:

Explore the benefits and best practices of utilizing a Personal Learning Network for collaboration to support student learning and professional growth.

Develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN) using a variety of online collaborative programs.

Examine the difference between differentiated and personalized learning. Create, implement, and reflect on collaborative digital lessons.




http://goo.gl/forms/yDLFGmFET5


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Transforming Instruction with Mobile Learning:

Getting Started with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Andrea Blanco

February 9-March 8, 2015 4 weeks of online learning www.schoology.com Thursday, February 19, 2015 4:45-7:30pm Saeger Middle School

Learning Commons Tuesday, February 24, 2015 4:45-7:30pm Saeger Middle School



Learner Outcomes:

Examine the benefits and best practices of using mobile devices for teaching and learning. Modify and enhance current classroom lessons to utilize mobile devices. Implement and reflect on lessons utilizing mobile devices. Assess the impact of mobile learning lessons on student achievement and engagement.




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FLIP Learning in Your Classroom Gina Hartman

January 5-February 8, 2015 5 weeks of online learning www.schoology.com Thursday, January 22, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Independence Elementary

Learning Commons Thursday, January 29, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Independence Elementary


Register by January 2, 2015 Click here to register: http://tinyurl.com/Spring15PD Contact: Gina Hartman [email protected]

Description: This workshop will enable participants to adjust their current teaching method and

develop flipped classroom lessons. In a “flipped classroom”, teachers use technology to reorganize

classroom time so students maximize the value of time in class with their teachers and peers. Class

time, in many typical classrooms, is spent delivering content and then students go home and do

individual-processing work for homework. In a flipped classroom, teachers use technology to

deliver content in formats where students can work individually at their own pace. As a result,

class time is spent doing the processing work in collaborative teams with active teacher guidance

Learner Outcomes:

Understand the "flipped classroom" teaching method. Know research-based recommendations for flipping classroom lessons. Create new lessons and modify current classroom lessons to transform them into flipped

lessons. Understand how free, online collaborative tools can be used to create, collaborate, and

share information online with students. Participate in a worldwide collaborative learning network with other educators who are

flipping their classrooms. Audience: This training is designed for K-12 classroom teachers. Administrators welcome. A

minimum of 10 participants is required to hold this session.

Google Tools for Schools Gina Hartman

February 9-April 5, 2015 7 weeks of online learning (no online learning during the

week of March 5)

www.schoology.com

Monday, March 2, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Independence Elementary Learning Commons (Media Lab)

Monday, March 30, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Independence Elementary Learning Commons

Optional - 3 hours of graduate credit will be offered through Missouri Baptist University for a fee. Register by February 3, 2015

Click here to register: http://tinyurl.com/Spring15PD Contact: Gina Hartman [email protected]

Learner Outcomes:

Understand how to use Google Docs, Forms, Slides, and Spreadsheets to enhance student communication and collaboration.

Create a blog using Blogger and discover blogs that can be utilized for professional growth.

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Understand how to use Google Earth to extend learning beyond the classroom walls by taking virtual field trips to destinations worldwide and discovering classroom applications.

Explore applications that can be integrated within Google Drive for use within the classroom setting.

Plan a lesson or unit that incorporates at least two Google Tools. Audience: This training is designed for K-12 classroom teachers. Administrators welcome. A

minimum of 10 participants is required to hold this session.

Rethink Research Using Infographics (repeat sessions, select one) Gina Hartman

Thursday, February 19, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Independence Elementary Learning Commons

Monday, April 13, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Independence Elementary Learning Commons

Sessions are Repeated (Select One Session) Registrations will be accepted for the February workshop until February 13, 2015.

Registrations will be accepted for the April workshop until April 6, 2014. Click here to register: http://tinyurl.com/Spring15PD Contact: Gina Hartman [email protected]

Description: Infographics are everywhere these days: magazine articles, news coverage, Facebook

posts, and promotional materials. What exactly are infographics? When are they useful? When are

they not? What do you need to know about infographics? What is the value of infographics as an

instructional tool? How do teachers and students create infographics? Join Gina to understand the

answers to these questions and more.

Learner Outcomes:

Understand the power of infographics and how they can be used to enhance learning. Understand quality elements of an infographic. Gain ideas for incorporating infographics into different content areas. Know how to create infographics using online digital tools.

Audience: This opportunity is open to all levels. Stipends will be provided to participants in

certified teaching positions. A minimum of 10 participants is required to hold this session.

Beginning SMART Board Andrea Blanco

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Fairmount Learning Commons Register by Tuesday, January 20


Description: Participants will be introduced to SMART Notebook and learn how to truly make their

lessons interactive using a SMART Board. Time will be devoted to collaboration opportunities and

lesson design. Advanced features will be explored. This session is for staff members already

familiar with the basics of SMART Notebook.

Learner Outcomes:

Become familiar with the functions and features of the SMART Board Develop basic SMART Board troubleshooting skills. Develop and share interactive SMART Notebook lessons that you can use in your classroom.






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Become comfortable enough with SMART Notebook to use the program with your students. Audience: This opportunity is open to all levels. Stipends will be provided to participants in


Adding Interactivity with Advanced SMART Board Techniques Andrea Blanco

Thursday, March 26, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Fairmount Learning Commons Register by Thursday, March 5th

Click here to register: http://goo.gl/forms/yDLFGmFET5 Contact: Andrea Blanco [email protected] Description: Are you ready to take your SMART Board lessons to the next level? Oftentimes

SMART Boards are used as glorified projectors in classrooms and students are passive recipients of

knowledge. In this session, participants will learn how to spice their lessons up by adding advanced

features which incorporate interactivity, allow students to take a more active role in the learning

process.

Learner Outcomes:

Understand that SMART Notebook 11 had many features that allow for interactivity. Explore using widgets, the activity building, lesson activity tool kit, and other functions that

incorporate interactivity in lessons. Develop and share interactive SMART Notebook lessons that you can use in your classroom.



Google 101 Andrea Blanco

Thursday, January 15, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Fairmount Learning Commons Register by Thursday, January 8


Description: Do you know how to share a Google Doc with specific permissions to members of

your class? How comfortable are you with setting up a general form for assessment purposes?

Through Google, you have the ability to make documents truly collaborative and shareable with the

click of a button. In this session, we will explore the basic tools available through your FHSD Google

Drive account and the benefits of using Google with students. This is a beginner session for staff

members who are just getting started using Google Drive.

Learner Outcomes:

Become familiar with the functions and features Google Drive. Understand the basics of Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Presentations and how to

make activities truly collaborative. Explore best practices when using Google Drive with students in the classroom.







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Going Google: Collaboration and Creativity in the Classroom Andrea Blanco

Thursday, January 22, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Fairmount Learning Commons Register by Tuesday, January 15


Description: Are you familiar with using the basics of Google Drive and want to take your

classroom instruction with Google to the next level? In this session, participants will explore

several add-ons within Google that will allow students to enhance digital research, productivity,

and collaboration. More advanced features of Google Docs, Presentations and Forms will also be

introduced. This workshop is designed for participants who already have a firm grasp of Google

Tools.

Learner Outcomes:

Become familiar with advanced functions and features Google Drive. Explore add-ons through Google Drive that can be used with students to enhance digital

research, productivity, and collaboration. Explore best practices when using Google Drive with students in the classroom.



Getting Started with the iPad Andrea Blanco

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Fairmount Learning Commons Register by Tuesday, February 10

Click here to register: http://goo.gl/forms/yDLFGmFET5 Contact: Andrea Blanco [email protected] Description: Classroom instruction has become revolutionized with the advent of technology like

the Apple iPad. In this sessions, participants will learn how the basics of how to integrate iPads

with students. This is truly a beginner session for those that have little to no experience using an

iPad.

Learner Outcomes:

Become familiar with the basic functions and features of the iPad. Create learning opportunities using applications on the iPad that support FHSD curriculum. Know how to connect our iPads to an Apple TV and mirror our screens.







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Creative Multimedia Projects using the iPad to Support Classroom Instruction Andrea Blanco

Thursday, April 9, 2015 4:45-7:15pm Fairmount Learning Commons Register by Thursday, April 2

Click here to register: http://goo.gl/forms/yDLFGmFET5 Contact: Andrea Blanco [email protected] Description: Throughout all grade levels students are expected to use technology tools to publish

writing in a digital format. Allowing students to explore their creativity through the writing process

using an iPad for allows for enhanced engagement. In this session, applications will be introduced,

and participants will be allowed time to explore opportunities for integration into their curriculum.

Learner Outcomes:

Explore online iPad applications that can be used to support Common Core ELA Standards Become familiar with different methods of digital publishing Collaborate with peers and modify current lessons to include digital publishing.





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Out-of-District Opportunities

National Board Certification Andy Messerli

Informational Meeting Thursday, September 25, 2014

6:30-7:30pm FHC Library

Work Sessions Thursday, January 22, 2015 Thursday, February 5, 2015 Thursday, February 26, 2015 Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Thursday, March 26, 2015 Thursday, April 9, 2015 Thursday, April 23, 2015

5:30-8:30pm FHC Library

Contact: Andy Messerli x5511 [email protected]

Description: If you’re interested in the National Board Certification process, please consider

attending an informational meeting on Thursday, September 25. Additional information about the

process, including eligibility and individual certification requirements can be found at

www.boardcerrtifiedteachers.org. The application window is now open and will close December

31. You are welcome to attend as many or as few work nights as you wish.

Audience: Teachers/counselors/principals holding a bachelor’s degree and three years of

experience in their field.

Lindenwood University Shannon Vines

Contact Shannon Vines for specific course offerings Contact: Shannon Vines, (636) 949-4612 or [email protected]

Courses Available: Lindenwood University is offering courses for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 for

teachers interested in pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Education and a Master of Arts in School

Administration. Lindenwood offers practical coursework designed with educators in mind, thesis

or curriculum project options, tuition reduction through the Educator’s Grant as well as excellent

instructors with practical experiences.


http://www.boardcerrtifiedteachers.org/

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Teaching Struggling Readers (SEMO) Jennifer Stege

Contact Jennifer Stege for more information Contact: Jennifer Stege, [email protected]

Courses Available: Teaching Struggling Readers is being offered for teachers of grades K-2. This is

a 3 credit hour course through SEMO for a total cost of $200. This course will address the needs of

struggling readers through a Balanced Literacy instructional approach. Teachers will complete

course work using their won students as the basis for assignments. There will be a variety of books,

articles, videos, and reflections used during the weekly class time. If interested, please contact

Jennifer Stege [email protected] by September 19, 2014.



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