Professional Development Menu
PD designed by Teachers for Teachers
So many choices! Isn't it great!
Please read over the PD menu and decide which sessions you would like to attend. You will need to sign up for 3 sessions, one in each of the color coded sections of the sign up sheet. Sign up fast, spaces are limited.
Learning in the Fast Lane with Jessie Hafner
All certified staff members will need to choose this book study as one option during each Early Release Date.
Kids Deserve It Book Study with Angela Stancil
All teacher assistants will need to participate in this study.
Explore Destiny with Sharon Hart
Come explore our Catalog System - its an educational platform.
ExC-ELL: Expediting Comprehension for All Students presented by Kerri Hagadorn and Sonia Solomon
Extend your understanding of how to teach academic language and collaborative writing using Dr. Margarita Calderon"s strategies.
Personal Learning and Digital Badging with Amy Nichols
Do you enjoy learning at your own pace? Would you like to explore some new tech tools? If so, this is the session for you!
Progress Monitoring with Kelly Tanner & Rachael Froelich
Need help with Progress Monitoring? In this small group session you can review how to give the assessments, who needs the assessments, and how to select the best interventions for the students.
Global Read Aloud with Megan Lyles
Global Read Aloud with Megan Lyles Global Read Aloud is a great way to connect students around the world through literacy. This session will explain how to sign up, what to expect, and other opportunities for connecting throughout the year.
3-5 Mathematical Problem Solving (Follow up from Planning Day) with Caitlin Rhodes
Focus on expanding the professional development offered by Dr. Walkowiak and will allow time to find and practice 'Mathematical Bet Lines' and how to choose good story problems from C-Mapp and adapt them for use with the bar model structure.
Powerschools with Rhesia Mitchell--Interims and Report Cards, Oh My!
New to Powerschools or need a refresher? This is the place to gain an understanding of how to generate those reports. Please bring your laptop.
Letterland Resources with Teresa Saunders
These grade specific sessions will provide time for staff to explore the many resources available within Letterland.
Breakout EDU with Marylu Ringwood
Want to use Breakout EDU with your students? Come to this session to break through the locks and create a Breakout for your class!
Trouble Shooting Technology for TAs with Marylu Ringwood
This session is designed for Teacher Assistants. You will learn about some common tech solutions that you can use to keep the classroom running smoothly.