Coweta's Professional Learning
March 2019
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ELA Content Specialist - Dr. Paula Baker
ELEMENTARY
Tuesday, March 5, 2:45 - 4:00pm, Werz SD-1
Strategies to Inform Writing Instruction
Teachers will explore research-based strategies and graphic organizers to strengthen writing skills across the curriculum. Participants will learn and implement ideas to improve student achievement in reading and writing. Register here.
Monday, March 11, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Renaissance STAR 306 Training
School administrators will participate in an overview of the Renaissance 360 program, in-depth review of available reports and suggested implementation strategies to ensure we have a strong working knowledge of how to best utilize the features. Several schools need to register participants. Click here for participant list. Click here to register.
Tuesday, March 12, 8:30 -11:30 or 1:00- 3:30pm
Renaissance STAR 306 Training
Teacher representatives will participate in an overview of the Renaissance 360 program, in-depth review of available reports and suggested implementation strategies to ensure we have a strong working knowledge of how to best utilize the features. Several schools need to register participants. Click here for participant list. Click here to register.
Tuesday, March 19th, 9:00 - 3:30pm, West GA RESA
GA Milestones ELA Assessment & Writing Training for Elementary Classrooms
In this professional learning session, teachers will fully understand the components of the GMAS. The learning opportunity will focus also focus on the scoring including: Extended Writing Response for Opinion and Informational writing and Constructed Response Narrative writing. Bring your technology to this session. Lunch will be provided. Register here. Registration costs will be covered at the school level.
Wednesday, March 20th, 8:00 - 11:30am and 12:00 - 3:30pm Werz SD-2
Advanced Phonics Training (Grades 3-5)
Teachers will explore multi-sensory phonics instruction to enhance pedagogy through the combination of listening, speaking, reading, and a tactile or kinesthetic activity. Participants will practice and implement ideas to improve student achievement in reading. View registered participants here. Administrator should register two teacher participants here.
March 26th, 8:00 - 3:30pm, Werz
Grade 2 Pacing Development Team
Participants will participate in professional development mini-sessions. All information should be redelivered to school level staff. The team will revise the pacing guide and develop appropriate resources to enhance instruction. ELA Ambassadors should complete the paperwork in CabNet and secure classroom coverage. (Elementary ELA Content Ambassadors)
March 28th, 8:00 - 3:30pm, Werz
Grade 1 Pacing Development Team
Participants will participate in professional development mini-sessions. All information should be redelivered to school level staff. The team will revise the pacing guide and develop appropriate resources to enhance instruction. ELA Ambassadors should complete the paperwork in CabNet and secure classroom coverage. (Elementary ELA Content Ambassadors)
MIDDLE
Monday, March 11, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Renaissance STAR 306 Training
School administrators will participate in an overview of the Renaissance 360 program, in-depth review of available reports and suggested implementation strategies to ensure we have a strong working knowledge of how to best utilize the features. Several schools need to register participants. Click here for participant list. Click here to register.
Tuesday, March 12, 8:30 -11:30 or 1:00- 3:30pm
Renaissance STAR 306 Training
Teacher representatives will participate in an overview of the Renaissance 360 program, in-depth review of available reports and suggested implementation strategies to ensure we have a strong working knowledge of how to best utilize the features. Several schools need to register participants. Click here for participant list. Click here to register.
Monday, March 18th, 9:00 - 3:30pm, West GA RESA
GA Milestones ELA Assessment & Writing Training for Secondary Classrooms (6-11)
In this professional learning session, teachers will fully understand the components of the GMAS. The learning opportunity will focus also focus on the scoring including: Extended Writing Response for Argumentative and Informational writing and Constructed Response Narrative writing. Bring your technology to this session. Lunch will be provided. Register here. Registration costs will be covered at the school level.
Monday, March 25th, Google Classroom
The Writing Revolution Book Study
In this professional learning session participants will read and discuss The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades as it relates to the district SMART Goal and ELA Writing initiative. Participants will discuss theoretical and pedagogical frameworks and best practices to enhance writing instruction. -Chapter II and III
HIGH
Monday, March 11, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Renaissance STAR 306 Training
School administrators will participate in an overview of the Renaissance 360 program, in-depth review of available reports and suggested implementation strategies to ensure we have a strong working knowledge of how to best utilize the features. Several schools need to register participants. Click here for participant list. Click here to register.
Tuesday, March 12, 8:30 -11:30 or 1:00- 3:30pm
Renaissance STAR 306 Training
Teacher representatives will participate in an overview of the Renaissance 360 program, in-depth review of available reports and suggested implementation strategies to ensure we have a strong working knowledge of how to best utilize the features. Several schools need to register participants. Click here for participant list. Click here to register.
Monday, March 18th, 9:00 - 3:30pm, West GA RESA
GA Milestones ELA Assessment & Writing Training for Secondary Classrooms (6-11)
In this professional learning session, teachers will fully understand the components of the GMAS. The learning opportunity will focus also focus on the scoring including: Extended Writing Response for Argumentative and Informational writing and Constructed Response Narrative writing. Bring your technology to this session. Lunch will be provided. Register here. Registration costs will be covered at the school level.
Monday, March 25th, Google Classroom
The Writing Revolution Book Study
In this professional learning session participants will read and discuss The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades as it relates to the district SMART Goal and ELA Writing initiative. Participants will discuss theoretical and pedagogical frameworks and best practices to enhance writing instruction. -Chapter II and III
Math Content Specialist - Mrs. Michelle Clarke
Middle School Math Collaborative Meeting
Mar 27, 2019 - Smokey Road Middle School, 4:00 - 5:00
Collaborative Meeting among 6-8 teachers, review scope and sequence (3nd 9-weeks), and other updates. Please bring a charged chromebook to the meeting.
GIMKIT - A New Way to Review: Instructional Technology Training
Mar 28, 2019 - Werz - PLC, 4:00 - 5:00
Learn about GimKit - an alternative to Quizlet and Kahoot. Training will demonstrate program and how to create your own GimKit from scratch or from your own Quizlet sets. Join us to learn a new way to engage students during review!
Science Content Specialist - Dr. Donald White
Social Studies Content Specialist - Mr. Phil Sykes
March 5, 2019 - WERZ- PLC; 8:30-3:30
5th Grade Revving Review for Georgia Milestones; (Contact Phil Sykes by email or phone.)
March 6, 2019 - WERZ- PLC; 8:30-3:30
8th Grade Revving Review for Georgia Milestones; (Contact Phil Sykes by email or phone.)
March 8, 2019 - WERZ- SD1; 8:30-3:00
7th Grade GCEE Workshop on teaching the Africa standards within the GSE;
Registration Link: https://www.gcee.org/workshops/register/?workshopSessionId=3546
March 14, 2019 - WERZ- SD1; 8:30-3:00
6th Grade GCEE Workshop on teaching Canda, Australia, and the US;
Registration Link: https://www.gcee.org/workshops/register/?workshopSessionId=3555
March 28, 2019 - 4PM-5PM - WERZ room PLC
GIMKIT: A New Way to Review -- Instructional Technology Workshop
Learn about GimKit - an alternative to Quizlet and Kahoot. Training will demonstrate the program and how teachers create their own GimKits from scratch or from personal Quizlet sets. This platform can be integrated into any subject areaand all are welcomed to join. We look forward to working with you as we showcase this new method for engaging students during review!
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckOphCbBEEofSpQXWRQ2YlzoIuhB32VhymhYWkGlgu2AaJMQ/viewform
Other Professional Learning Information
March 5, 2019 - 2:45pm - 3:45pm - Werz CO - SD#2
Elementary PE Teachers
March 7, 2019 - 8:30am-12:30pm - CO Werz-PLC
Pre Administration Training for Milestones EOG/EOC and GAA 2.0 for School Test Coordinators
March 11, 2019 -2:30-5:00 pm - CO Werz - PLC
MTSS Coordinators Meeting
March 12, 2019 -1:00-4:00 pm - CO Werz - CCR
Psychological Services Meeting
March 13, 2019 -7:30-9:00 am - CO Werz - CCR
Middle School Principals Meeting
March 13, 2018 - SD1
Title I Technical Assistance Principals Meeting...immediately following Principals Meeting
To discuss and plan for the annual Family Engagement survey and district-wide meeting, property inventory, and end-of-the-year processes and procedures.
March 21, 2019 -1:00-4:00 pm - CO Werz - SD-1
Professional Learning for ESOL Teachers
March 22, 2019 -9:00-10:30 am - CO Werz - PLC
Counselor's Meeting
March 26, 2019 -3:00-4:00 pm - CO Werz - SD-2
Pre-K Meeting