ACADEMIC UPDATE
Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day
January 30, 2023
Did you know?
MATCH TABLE GRID
STUDENT MATCHES STATEMENTS OR OBJECTS TO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES PRESENTED IN A TABLE GRID
Could appear for the following subject area and grade level:
- MATH--Grades 6-8, EOC
- READING--Grades 8, EOC
- SOCIAL STUDIES--Grades 8, EOC
How to Create MATCH TABLE GRID Questions in Schoology?
How to Create MATCH TABLE GRID Questions in Eduphoria
February 2, 2023 | District Annual Spelling Bee
Campus winners from our elementary and middle schools will compete to become the District
Spelling Bee Champion and move on to the Houston Regional Spelling Bee.
The Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Dekaney High School. Participants must arrive in between 5:15-5:45 p.m. and the competition will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
February 6, 2023 | Earn your M. Ed. in Educational Administration with a Principal Certification with Sam Houston State University
Spring ISD is partnering with Sam Houston State University to grow leaders and strengthen our leadership pipeline!
Sam Houston is seeking teacher leaders in Spring ISD who are interested in obtaining their M.Ed. degree in Educational Administration with a Principal Certification.
The virtual information session for prospective students has been scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023, at 5:00 PM.
Attend via the link.
Zoom Link: https://shsu.zoom.us/j/88324640424
Meeting ID: 883 2464 0424
Passcode: 939103
Why join SHSU? Here are a few key program highlights:
- No GRE score is required
- Courses are taught in a 100% online format
- Students take courses together in small class sizes (8-20 students)
- Current 100% pass rate on principal certification exams
- Only 30 hrs of Course work for a Master’s Degree or 24 hours for just certification
- Financial Aid and Scholarships are available.
February 8, 2023 | Reaching for the STAARS
8th Grade- This institute includes a session designed to address TEKS for teaching the Civil War and a session on resources and strategies to teach and review for the state assessment.
High School US -This institute includes a session designed to address TEKS for teaching the 1970’s to the present and a session on resources and strategies to teach and review for the state assessment.
Working with consultants, participants will learn and receive valuable content, methods, and resources. Content presentations are reinforced with practical activities which will be made available to all participants.
Saturday, February 25, 2023 | Spring ISD's Learning Fair
Friday, March 10, 2023 | Job Alike Day
New Teacher and Mentor Professional Learning Series
February 25th, In-person Session
- March 22nd, Remote Session
- April 12th, In-person Session
5:00-6:00 PM
February 16th, In-person Session
- April 18th, Remote Session
For more information, please contact
Tiffany Weston, tiffanyw@springisd.org
Multilingual Department Professional Development Opportunities
Multilingual WOW Wednesdays
Please see attached flyer for more information.
Multilingual Summit K12 Professional Learning Series 2022-2023
Curriculum and Instruction Department Professional Development Opportunities
High School Curriculum Sneak Peeks
Do you serve Gifted and Talented Scholars? Check out all the professional development opportunities!
February 15, 2023
Kindergarten-2nd Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
The Third Quarter's session will focus on all the instructional components of the service design with a focus on Spring G/T expectations, Spring G/T Expo, using D/C Quick, Quality, Questions, and newly identified student services in Renzulli Learning. The session will close with a depth and complexity make and take.
Registration can be accessed via Strive.
For more information contact Christin Kimball, ckimball@springisd.org
February 16, 2023
3rd-5th Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
The Third Quarter's session will focus on all the instructional components of the service design with a focus on Spring G/T expectations, Spring G/T Expo, using D/C Quick, Quality, Questions, and newly identified student services in Renzulli Learning. The session will close with a depth and complexity make and take.
For more information contact, Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
February 23, 2023
5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan
The purpose of the 5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan is to front load the current 5th grade G/T students with 6th grade concepts aligned with the TEKS. This plan also incorporates opportunities for 5th grade students to engage in critical thinking and writing skills through Quick Writes and Free Response Questions.
For more information contact Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
Performing and Visual Arts: Mandatory District Training Dates and Times for Teachers
Attached is the district-wide PLC calendar for the 2022-2023 school year for all Performing and Visual Arts teachers, directors, and coaches. All trainings are scheduled before or after the school day (or during conference time in the case of high school band) to eliminate the need for substitute teachers. Every effort has been made to avoid pulling staff members from instruction.
Additional PD Opportunities
Jason Learning's Launches their First Self-Paced Online Courses: JASON OVERVIEW
Go to https://lms.jason.org/
Select the course you would like to enroll in from the list.
Login or Create a new account if you do not already have one.
Confirm your email.
You should see enrollment options. Enter the Self Enrollment Key that corresponds to the course you are enrolling in from the course list on the next page:
- JASON Overview - Let's Get Started | Enrollment Key 12142021
For more information on JASON professional development opportunities click HERE.
Professional Development Opportunity through Project MOOPIL
Massive Open Online Professional Individualized Learning
For more information on their 30-60 minute courses please click on the flyer or visit Project MOOPIL's website.
Monday | January 30, 2023
Audience: High School Teachers and Instructional Paraprofessionals that support ESOL I and ESOL II
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday | January 31, 2023
Audience: Grades 6-12 Teachers that serve EL/EB students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday | February 1, 2023
Session: Elementary Science Lead Collaborative Session
Audience: Elementary Science Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session: Special Services: ESPED for New Teachers: Self-Paced Schoology Course
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Session: Multilingual Wednesday Passport Session: Dual Language PVR
Audience: All Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday | February 2, 2023
Session: MS Social Studies Coaches' Collaborative
Audience: Middle School Social Studies Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session: MS RLA Coaches' Collaborative
Audience: Middle School RLA Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session: Multilingual Equitable Grading Practices for (Elementary) Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver Teachers
Audience: Elementary Teachers serving EL/EB students
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM