Hello All!
Seats are going fast for our PATH! Don't miss the opportunity to attend this fabulous training! Did you know that we have social studies specific training? We have one of THE BEST trainers coming! Please consider attending this training if social studies is your jam!
Do you LOVE STEM? We have that too!!!!!!
Would you like to know more ideas on creating a classroom that is super engaging AND rigorous but honors the diverse backgrounds of our students? WE HAVE THAT TOO!
Do YOU LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE talking about math? Sandy is coming back!!!! Come join us for some fun.
The trainers we have coming back are coming because they LOVE Danville and they LOVED our people at the last session. Please call Heidi if you are interested in signing up! This is a great way to get CPDUs.
Please note, this training is appropriate for AVID tutors, and ANY instructional staff!
Also, we have two open spots for Dallas Summer Institute...take these spots before they go!
Call Heidi if you are interested in any of these options! 1098
Take care,
MEB
ATTN: Certified Staff/TA's - LETRS Highlight Training - Unit 8
Sara Stimac and Julie Cox will be conducting LETRS training for those people that would like “highlights” from each Unit. They did Units 1-4 last year and are doing Units 5-8 this year (Unit 8 May).
The next training will cover Unit 8 (The Reading-Writing Connection).
May 25, 2023 in the Jackson Building PD Room - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Stipends and CPDUs will be offered.
It doesn’t matter where you are on your LETRS journey – everyone is welcome to attend.
Please email Julie Cox if you’d like to sign up! coxj@danville118.org
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LETRS Training
You may have heard about LETRS and wondered if you missed the opportunity to participate in this AMAZING self-paced training. The answer is no, you have not, but time is running out. We will be able to provide this opportunity while we have ESSER funding for another year. Anyone interested in earning 12 graduate credits that can be used to move over on our pay scale while earning a stipend, as you learn the best way to help students of all ages learn to read, please consider this opportunity. Please reach out to Julie Cox at 1064 or Sara Stimac at 1939 for more information. They can also be reached by email at coxj@danville118.org or stimacs@danville118.org.
PAPER - NEW INFO!
Student Voice Notes are now available!
Student can record and send audio messages to the tutor and the tutor can respond back to the student through voice message! They can see a transcription of the tutor's message, manage the playback speed and can replay messages as often as they need to. This is helpful for students who are English-Language learners, student with disabilities, and those who just need to “ talk it out” or need to articulate their thoughts verbally!
SECOND STEP WEBINARS AVAILABLE
05/04/23 at 1:00pm
Strengthen Your School Community with Second Step® SEL for Adults
05/10/23 at 1:00pm
Finding Time for SEL by Using High-Value Practices
05/11/23 at 1:00pm
Giving Preschoolers the Power to Grow with Second Step® Early Learning
05/18/23 at 1:00pm
Second Step® Elementary and Bullying Prevention: Power to Create a Positive School Climate
05/25/23 at 1:00pm
The Newly Expanded Second Step® Family of Programs: SEL for Kids, for Adults, for Everywhere!
Technology Help Desk Information
The IT Department is available Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm.
If you have a technology related, non-emergency issue, please submit a Help Desk Ticket.
- This includes problems with your staff computer or laptop, printer, smartboard, telephone, student laptop, login issue, email issue, wireless connectivity problem, etc.
- If you need to reach the IT Help Desk, please call ext. 1583
Email Safety
- Do not open an attachment unless you are expecting it AND you know who it is from
- We will never ask for your email password or network password in an email and you should never respond to an email request for this
- Phishing attempts – you might get an email that appears to be from a co-worker with an unusual request & an attachment. Be cautious, this could be malicious. If the email seems suspicious, take time to question it
- Contact the IT Department if you have questions about a suspicious email
Curriculum Department
Email: buntonm@danville118.org
Website: https://www.danville118.org/
Location: 516 N. Jackson St, Danville, IL 61832, USA
Phone: 217-444-1098
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danville-District-118-Curriculum-Department-102265578083637/
Twitter: @district118