Florence 1 Schools | PD Blast
Week of September 13 | September 15
Got PD Ideas?
If you would like publicize a PD opportunity or if you are interested in a PD opportunity, and would like to submit for district approval and credit, CLICK HERE to complete the Google Form.
Tuition Reimbursement 2021-2022 | Get Paid To Go To School
F1S current incentive for the 2021-2022 school year entitles all full-time employees tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year, per employee for courses taken during the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Employees must have been employed in Florence 1 Schools for at least three (3)
years. To be eligible for tuition reimbursement upon the acquisition of additional academic credits or completion of a degree program, the following steps below must be followed.
Funds are based on first come, first available up to our budged amount of $100,000.
Some parameters to know:
1. This is open to ALL staff members for 2021-22 school year
2. $2,000 maximum request per employee
3. NOT for administrative/school leadership degree/certification/coursework
4. Priority is for science, math, and special education.
5. Based on 1st come, 1st serve basis - no appeals
6. Budgeted amount of $100,000 for the year.
7. Must have worked three (3) full years in the district to be eligible
Florence 1 Schools Partnership with Converse University
Virtual SC Professional Development | Gifted & Talented Endorsement
Interested in adding a Gifted and Talented Endorsement to your certificate? VirtualSC offers coursework to help get you there. The coursework for this endorsement will be offered as graduate courses worth 3 graduate credit hours. Requirements for teachers of Gifted and Talented courses are specified in R. 43-220.
Currently, VirtualSC is offering Nature and Needs: GT PD Endorsement for Educators to satisfy the Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students requirement. Teachers can register for Nature and Needs: GT PD Endorsement for Educators at Virtual SC. NOTE: There is a $225 charge for this course.
Individuals who wish to add Gifted and Talented to an existing certificate must meet the following requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Initial or professional certificate at any level
- Specialized preparation (required courses); 3 graduate credit hours each
Required Course Topics
- Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students
- Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students
OTHER OPTIONS FOR GIFTED ENDORSEMENT:
1. In addition to the SC Virtual courses, the SCDE will soon announce GT endorsement courses offered through the SCDE grant. As always, these courses will be free to SC educators and will have priority seating to ensure current GT educators who are not endorsed can obtain the endorsement.
2. Stay Tuned for details of Florence 1 Schools' partnership with Converse College to also receive your gifted endorsement.
School District Website and Electronic Document Training | IMPORTANT!!!!
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the United States Department of Education-Office for Civil Rights (USDOE-OCR) is offering a live virtual training series on how school districts can make their websites and electronic documents accessible. This monthly training will occur from August through October 2021 from 3:00–4:00 p.m. The training is at no cost to districts. Participants can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Topic: 504 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Services Including Website Access Presented by Nicole Holcomb, OCR Attorney and Rhonda Collins, OCR Attorney
Date: September 28, 2021
Topic: Website Accessibility 101 Presented by Amy Kim, OCR Attorney and Rhonda Collins, OCR Attorney
Date: October 26, 2021
Gardner-Webb University Spring 2022 Enrollment for graduate programs is now open.
Programs offered are listed below.
- Executive Leadership Masters with licensure
- School Administration Add On program
- Master’s in Instructional Technology (grant available)
- M.A. Teacher Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction (concentrations available)
- Doctorate of Educational Leadership
- Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction
100% online and hybrid formats available. Please contact Kristie Creamer at 847-466-4995 for more information.
SC EdTech 2021 October 20 - 22, 2021| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Shake Up Learning Back to School Virtual Conference | September 24-30, 2021 | FREE
F1S | 3rd Thursday Podcast Presents Kidney Table Talk
F1S Induction Teacher Monthly Meeting | September 27 | 4:00PM - 5:00 PM | VIRTUAL
F1S Evaluation Training | New Principals and New Assistant Principals | September 21 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | McClenaghan Building
OG Training | October 25-29
Participants will need the following items for the training: sticky notes (any size), one yellow highlighter and another color highlighter.
The training will take place at Florence 1 Schools Annex Building (McClenaghan Building, third floor meeting room) from 8:00am-3:30pm on October 25-29.
Education Week | Evaluating Equity to Drive District-Wide Action this School Year Webinar
As educational leaders, we know the impact of creating equitable environments where all students get what they need to succeed. Why then, do most equity programs fail?
Join us and the EdWeek community as we get to the heart of that very question. In this webinar, we will provide a framework for evaluating equity across your district, schools, and classrooms using key inclusive and responsive practices like social-emotional learning, culturally responsive teaching, and DEI.
Attendees will learn:
- the critical attributes of equity work
- how to apply an equity lens to reflect on your current practices
- how to narrow down your focus to make equity actionable
- key strategies that will enhance learning for all students
Presenters:
Stefani Morrow
Learning Designer for Instructional Leadership
Tory Clinton
Learning Designer for Inclusive & Responsive Practices
Daniel Guerrero
Vice President of Learning Design
edWeb.net
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Getting Real About What Blended Learning Is (and Isn’t) In the Classroom | Wednesday, September 22 | 3:00PM
Wednesday, Sep. 22 @ 3 pm ET
Presented by Meg Van Voorhis, M.Ed., Director, Professional Learning, Lexia Learning;
and Alexis Treat, CCC-SLP, Senior Director, Literacy Curriculum, Lexia Learning
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic made blended learning seem like a novel concept, this approach has been around for decades. The truth is, even before the pandemic there has been confusion over what truly constitutes effective blended learning, what does not, and how to practically implement it in the classroom. As educators were forced to scramble to get kids on tech devices during extended school closures, this confusion only grew.
Join this edWebinar with Lexia Learning’s Alexis Treat and Meg Van Voorhis to learn how effective blended learning leverages the benefits of technology while keeping the teacher at the center of instruction. In addition, learn strategies for implementing your own blended learning curriculum at both the elementary and secondary levels.
This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. Learn more.
SCETV
SCETV offers an array of professional development opportunities for PreK-12 educators. Click on the SCETV icon to search for courses currently open for enrollment.
FREE ETV Technology Training - the staff at ETV trains over 3,000 SC teachers at their locations every school year. They will work with teachers during their planning periods, after school or on in-service days. ETV's trainers specialize in web tools, iPads and Google as well as all of the wonderful ETV resources.
* If SCETV Recertification Courses are in-between enrollment periods, you can review course information and upcoming offering dates here.
SC Codes
Genesis Evaluation Portal
F1S Technology Tools and Resources
National Board Certification
Calandra Brisbone-Davis
319 South Irby Street, Florence, SC, USA
calandra.davis@fsd1.org
843.799.6013