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PL KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW 1/16/15 VOL 1.7
Leadership for Transformation Twitter Chat - Monday, Feb. 2nd
Our next Professional Learning #LISDchat (on Feb. 2nd from 8 - 9 p.m.) will be moderated by Gorge Couros @gcouros. Learn about George Couros on his blog or watch his TEDx talk. Mr. Couros will be here in LISD on February 4th.
February 16 Campus/Campuses Professional Learning Day
Place all February 16th Professional Learning in Eduphoria Workshop by Monday, February 2nd. Don't forget to include your agendas and learning outcomes under the Notes tab.
Reminder - The following specialized departments will attend specific training:
Reminder - The following specialized departments will attend specific training:
- Counselors
- CTE
- ESL Aides (Elem. & Sec.)
- Fine Arts
- Library Media Specialists
- Literacy Dyslexia Interventionists (Elem. & Sec.)
- Nurses
- PE Teachers
- Special Education (*Teachers only)
- World Languages
*Special Education Aides will remain on campus.
Teachscape Update:
- Walk with your iPad or phone using Teachscape.com on your device's internet. Instructions can be found on our website.
- Do NOT use the Teachscape App even if you haven't updated to the latest operating system.
- Regardless of our ongoing efforts, our Teachscape app issues continue to be unresolved. We will keep you posted of any changes.
Winter Online Learning
Check out the winter online learning flyer. Courses close Feb. 2nd, at 8 a.m.
Questions?
Contact Tammy Snively.
Questions?
Contact Tammy Snively.
Spring Online Learning
Courses open Friday, February 13 and close Tuesday, March 31st at midnight. March 31 is the last day to earn Nov Trade Credit for this school year.
Twitter Chat Credit
You can receive 1 - 6 hours of Nov Trade Credit for participating in 1 - 6 Twitter Chats. For credit, fill out this form found on our website.
2014 November Trade Credit
Have questions about Nov. Trade Credit? Check out our FAQs on our website.
The deadline to earn Nov. Trade Credit for this school year is March 31, 2015.
The deadline to earn Nov. Trade Credit for this school year is March 31, 2015.
Upcoming Events
Digital Literacy in Leadership Feb. 5
Thinking Maps Trainer Recertification Feb. 5 (invitations have been sent to current trainers)
Intro to Thinking Maps (attend ONE of the sessions - Jan. 26, Feb. 10)
CHAMPS Classroom Management (Cohort 2)
Coaching for Results Level I - Cohort B
Coaching for Results Level II - Cohort C
Winter Online Courses end Monday, Feb. 2nd at 8 a.m.
Spring Online Courses begin Friday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m.
Elementary: Writing with 6 Traits K-5 - Feb 24
Trend/Teachscape Training - March 4
Professional Learning
Email: professionallearning@lisd.net
Website: prol.lisd.net
Twitter: @LISDLearns