PROFESSIONAL LEARNING in LEISD
Upcoming Adult Learning OPPORTUNITIES for K-12 EDUCATORS
This newsletter contains info about Exchange Hours, Summer Learning, GT & more!
What are Exchange Hours and Exchange Days?
Exchange Hours are Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits completed by educators outside the contracted workday. Off-contract professional learning hours accumulate and are exchanged yearly for designated paid days off, or Exchange Days, during the school year.
For the 2023-2024 school year, the designated Exchange Day is May 28th, 2024. The designated day must be exchanged for 6 hours of qualifying professional learning, totaling 6 hours. Educators who have not yet earned/submitted the required Exchange Hours by 5pm on Thursday, May 17, 2024 will attend professional learning on May 28, 2024. This is for employees on a 187 contract. Please check your specific calendar for details
What happens if I don’t earn Exchange Hours or don’t submit proof of learning? Are there consequences?
Failure to earn all or part of the Exchange Hours required for one’s role will result in the following consequences, in this order, for missing Exchange Hours: requirement to report to professional learning on designated Exchange Day (listed above); loss of local/state days, in 3 hour increments; docked pay, in 3 hour increments.
If an employee leaves the district prior to earning Exchange Hours required for their role, they will be docked days/pay on their final paycheck from the district.
How can I learn & earn Exchange hours?
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Professional Learning Event (virtual)
African American Veterans of the 761st Tank Battalion
Join Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History on May 4 to learn about the experiences of African American soldiers serving in the 761st Tank Battalion during World War II. Features a virtual tour of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
The workshop will feature
- A lecture with Professor Marcus Cox (Fayetteville State University)
- A pedagogy session with Master Teacher Toby Smith
- A virtual tour of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Missouri
- A $50 stipend provided by Gilder Lehrman
- A certificate for 2.5 hours of professional development
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 05:00 PM
Professional Learning Event (virtual)
Native American Code Talkers
Join Gilder Lehrman on May 11 to learn about the experiences of the Native American Code Talkers who served in World War II. Features a virtual tour of Black Hills National Cemetary.
The workshop will feature
- A lecture with Professor Tom Holm (University of Arizona)
- A pedagogy session with Master Teacher Alona Whitebird
- A virtual tour of Black Hills National Cemetery in South Dakota
- A $50 stipend provided by Gilder Lehrman
- A certificate for 2.5 hours of professional development
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 05:00 PM
Professional Learning Event (virtual)
Japanese Veterans of the 442nd Infantry Regiment
Join Gilder Lehrman on May 18 to learn about the service of the 442nd Infantry Regiment during World War II.
The workshop will feature
- A lecture with Prof. Brian Hayashi (Kent State University)
- A pedagogy session with Master Teacher John Irish
- A virtual tour of Florida National Cemetery
- A $50 stipend provided by Gilder Lehrman
- A certificate for 2.5 hours of professional development
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 05:00 PM
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Gifted & Talented PROFESSIONAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
WHO?
BY WHEN?
Educators new to the district required to complete the GT Core 30 will have one semester to submit proof of learning in the form of official certificates in Strive. It is highly recommended that educators keep a copy of certificates for all required learning in a secure location.
Beginning Teachers and Teachers who are completing the TEA Reading Academies will have one academic year to complete the Gifted and Talented Core 30.
Extensions for special circumstances will be handled on a case per case basis in collaboration with the campus principal.
REGISTER BELOW for the GT course that fits your needs!
ANYTHING ELSE QUALIFY FOR GT HOURS OR UPDATES?
AP Summer Institute qualifies for 12 hours...
...of the GT Core 30 hours. Participants must still complete 18 hours of content related to nature and needs, identification, assessment design, and learning needs of students, typically covered in the first 18 hours of the training. If you have your 30 hours, APSI can act as your yearly Update.
UPCOMING REQUIREMENTS | Mental Health 101
In compliance with TEA statute 22.904, 38.351, each district employee who regularly interacts with students enrolled at the district are required to complete an evidence-based mental health training program designed to provide instruction to participants regarding the recognition and support of children and youth who experience a mental health or substance use issue that may pose a threat to school safety.
LEISD will offer several opportunities throughout the school year. However, this course is offered online by MHMR and Region 11 and can be completed at your convenience. Educators must complete training and submit the certificate in Strive by May 16th, 2025. Anyone who has not yet completed this requirement by May 16, 2025 will attend the session on May 27th, 2025 (Exchange Day).
REGISTER BELOW- Spots fill up quick!
Trauma-Informed Care
The Texas Education Code, section 38.036 requires Trauma-Informed Care each school district to adopt and implement a policy requiring the integration of trauma-informed practices in each school environment. Training must be provided from the list of recommended best practice-based programs and research-based practices established under Section A 38.351
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Little Elm ISD Professional Learning
Email: aball@littleelmisd.net
Website: www.littleelmisd.net/loboslearn
Location: 400 Lobo Lane, Little Elm, TX, United States
Phone: 972-947-9340
Twitter: @LobosLearn