Big Spring ISD
Summer Professional Development Catalog
REQUIRED Compliance Training
In order to receive the 3 paid Comp Waiver days scheduled in November 2018, BSISD will require all staff to attend 3 days (6 hours of training = 1 comp day) of unpaid staff development between May 28, 2018 – August 5, 2018.
The following compliance trainings (3 CPE hours total) are required for all employees every year. Please review the links below and complete the assigned quiz in order to receive credit for these trainings.
Valuing Parents in Education
ALL staff are required to review ALL FOUR compliance videos (3 CPE hours total) listed above then
All staff must complete the compliance video quiz at the following website:
1. Click on http://quizstar.4teachers.org/indexs.jsp
Click on “Sign up” (the yellow arrow on the top right area of the page) OR “Login”
Sign up using your FIRST and LAST name as your username
Click “Register”
Click on “Click here to search a new class” (blue link on the bottom left of the page)
In the Class Title Search #1 box BETWEEN the two blue arrows type the name of your campus (ie Big Spring High School, Big Spring Junior High, Big Spring Intermediate, Goliad Elementary, Marcy Elementary, Moss Elementary, Washington Elementary, Kentwood Elementary, Anderson, or BSISD Staff) and click on “Keyword Search” on the bottom right of the page
Select your campus and click “Register” on the bottom right of the page
Then click the light blue half circle that says "Classes" towards the top of the screen.
After reading the information presented throughout all four compliance PowerPoints, please complete the Compliance quiz associated with your campus. You may use the information from the Powerpoints (including any embedded hyperlinks or other internet searches to help you. Many questions may say choose ALL that apply, so please read carefully. You must score an 80 or higher to receive credit for this course. If you do not successfully complete this course with an 80 , please retry until you are successful. Your results will be emailed to your principal.
Additional Professional Development
Texas Gateway
Texas Gateway has SEVERAL free online professional development courses for school employees to review located at https://www.texascourses.org/courses
There are courses for practically every grade level and subject. Some options include:
Implementing the ELPS in Social Studies, Math, Science or ELAR (choose the appropriate subject) https://www.texascourses.org/courses
ELL Foundations: Second Language Acquisition https://www.texascourses.org/courses/course-v1:TexasGateway+ELL-SLA+2016/about
Texas Dyslexia Identification Academy https://www.texascourses.org/courses/course-v1:TexasGateway+R10Dyslexia+2017/about
CTE Work Based Learning https://www.texascourses.org/courses/course-v1:TexasGateway+CTEWBLCRS01+2017/about
and MANY MORE!!! Just complete the course that applies to your subject area and turn in your printed certificate to your administrator in August.
Instructional Technology Training Opportunities
Want to learn more about Mimios and how to use them effectively?
Mimios in the Classroom: The Research Behind Why Technology in the Classroom Really Works
We often ask ourselves whether the investment in classroom technology is really worth it and whether it even works. In this webinar we will explore the science behind why technology implementation can successfully increase engagement and learning. You’ll also learn how you can do this in your districts or school classrooms. Watch the webinar here http://news.mimio.boxlight.com/the-research-behind-why-technology-in-the-classroom-really-works Select “Webinar Recording”. After watching the webinar, be sure to go back to the original webpage to complete the questions and print your certificate. (1 CPE credit)
Mimios in the Classroom: Why You Should Fall in Love with Your Classroom Mobile Devices
If you have mobile devices available in your school and classroom, you have a tremendous educational resource available. The trick is realizing how powerful these can be and how to really integrate them with student learning. With the latest MimioStudio software and MimioMobile app, you can use practically any mobile device or laptop to engage students with interactive lessons. This webinar will provide tips and suggestions for using the collaboration, assessment, and teacher control features of the MimioMobile app. Get ready to fall in love with all your mobile devices! Watch the webinar here http://news.mimio.boxlight.com/why-you-should-fall-in-love-with-your-classroom-mobile-devices Select “Webinar Recording”. After watching the webinar, be sure to go back to the original webpage to complete the questions and print your certificate. (1 CPE credit)
Mimio in the Classroom: 5 Tips to Make Your Lessons More Engaging and More Effective
Effective lesson design encourages student engagement, interactivity, and collaboration, and facilitates assessment. Start with your existing lessons or ones found on mimioconnect.com, and learn how to make them even better with Mimio technology. This webinar will provide five tips to show you how you can incorporate simple techniques into the lessons you create or already have, to make them more effective. Mimio products let you incorporate mobile devices to make lessons more engaging and collaborative. Your instructors are expert at using Mimio in their own classrooms, and can offer firsthand instructional design ideas that will make your students’ learning experience much more interactive. Watch the webinar here http://news.mimio.boxlight.com/5-tips-to-make-your-lessons-more-engaging-and-more-effective Select “Webinar Recording”. After watching the webinar, be sure to go back to the original webpage to complete the questions and print your certificate. (1 CPE credit)
Find the Mimio training that applies to you at https://mimio.boxlight.com/video-tutorials/ (1 hour = 1 CPE credit)
Early Childhood (PK/K teachers and aides only)
Why Kindergarten is the New First Grade
View the recording of this free webinar to learn how Renaissance Star Assessments™ can support your crucial work of ensuring all students are on the right path to reading on grade level.
You'll learn about these topics:
- When to use Renaissance Star Early Literacy® and when to transition to Renaissance Star Reading®
- How to use Renaissance Star Early Literacy to determine Kindergarten Readiness
- The specific scaled score that indicates Kindergarten Readiness
- Key resources with which all early literacy teachers should be familiar
Sign up for this webinar at https://www.renaissance.com/resources/webinars/why-kindergarten-is-the-new-first-grade-webinar-recording/ (1 CPE credit)
Books Matter: Getting Children to Love Reading
In this webinar, Francie Alexander, Chief Academic Officer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, will focus on choosing and using books to engage all children, including reluctant readers. Sign up for this webinar at http://www.hmhco.com/classroom/evaluate-and-sample/webinars/professional-webinars/early-learning?elqTrackId=a493725861e64795aad306b0c0f47c9a&elqaid=3277&elqat=2 (1 CPE credit)
Language Development in Young Children
The years between birth and age five are the most critical years for development of foundational language skills. Children go from babbling in the first year of life to use of adult-like syntax by the time they graduate from preschool. The focus of this webinar will be the development of language in children from 3-5 years old—the early academic years. Sign up for this webinar at http://www.hmhco.com/classroom/evaluate-and-sample/webinars/professional-webinars/early-learning?elqTrackId=a493725861e64795aad306b0c0f47c9a&elqaid=3277&elqat=2 (1 CPE credit)
Word by Word: Building the Vocabulary Children Need to Be Successful in School and in Life
In this webinar, Francie Alexander, Chief Academic Officer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, will share research-based strategies on closing the word gap and on providing children with the vocabulary they need to succeed in school and in life. Sign up for this webinar at http://www.hmhco.com/classroom/evaluate-and-sample/webinars/professional-webinars/early-learning?elqTrackId=a493725861e64795aad306b0c0f47c9a&elqaid=3277&elqat=2 (1 CPE credit)
Starting Small: Milestones and Activities to Support Young Children’s Writing Development
In this webinar, Dr. Anne E. Cunningham, Professor of Cognition and Development, University of California, Berkeley, will discuss how children’s writing unfolds, as well as activities to foster their interest and engagement in writing and communicating with others. Sign up for this webinar at http://www.hmhco.com/classroom/evaluate-and-sample/webinars/professional-webinars/early-learning?elqTrackId=a493725861e64795aad306b0c0f47c9a&elqaid=3277&elqat=2 (1 CPE credit)
Developing Math Concepts
Research shows that math learning plays a powerful role in preparing children to be successful lifelong learners. This webinar will focus on how we can foster children’s mathematical development in preschool, and set them on the path to future school success. Sign up for this webinar at http://www.hmhco.com/classroom/evaluate-and-sample/webinars/professional-webinars/early-learning?elqTrackId=a493725861e64795aad306b0c0f47c9a&elqaid=3277&elqat=2 (1 CPE credit)
Paraprofessionals
Classroom aides should complete any behavior training or find something that closely aligns with either the type of student they typically serve (ELL, SPED, etc) or aligns with a specific content they provide academic services for (Math, English, etc).
Behavior RTI
Behavior is an area of RTI implementation that has a pivotal impact on student success. Students need a school with a safe, positive environment to build relationships with peers and teachers. We have included tools for campus needs assessment in the area of behavior, and links to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) resources. This year a new focus will be on promoting positive relationships and restorative practices in schools. Please watch the videos in their entirety at this website: http://buildingrti.utexas.org/links-websites/restorative-discipline-practices-texas
(3 CPE credits)
Region 18 Service Center
The Region 18 Educational Service Center may have some on site workshops for school staff. If you see something that specifically applies to your content area, please visit with your campus administrator about possible funds available for professional development. NOTE: funds may or may not be available for all trainings. https://www.escweb.net/tx_r18/catalog/Calendar.aspx?monthly&date=6/1/2018&location=
An Introduction to TEKS Resource: TEKS Resource is our online curriculum framework for all subject areas. This FREE training will help new teachers become familiar with how to navigate their subject area and identify the required student expectations to be taught. Be sure to call Leslie Clements in Curriculum at least 2 days prior to attending for your TEKS Resource username and password. https://www.escweb.net/tx_r18/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=352011
Region 18 DMAC Academy - FREE, FREE, FREE
All users are invited to attend this 3-day training for a more in-depth look at the cloud-based software offered by DMAC. Each day will highlight new features and provide tips for using the applications effectively:
Day 1 - DMAC for Administrators - Learn about the pieces specifically designed for administrators, counselors, testing coordinators, interventionist, and other campus or district staff members.
- State Assessment - Find relevant STAAR and TELPAS reports to analyze, trend, and compare data - Generate reports related to accountability measures
- TEKScore - Evaluate local assessments
- T-TESS/T-PESS - Complete the appraisal cycle
- SIP - Develop campus and district plans
Day 2 - DMAC for Teachers/Assessment Personnel - Learn how to access data, locate students, generate reports and improve instruction.
- TAG - create quality local assessments
- TEKScore - Analyze results using the one-click report feature in your Teacher Dashboard
Day 3 - Creating Student Plans & Documentation - This day is all about student data. Learn how to create digital documentation for individual students.
- Student Portfolio - Includes plans, assessment history, notes and more
- LPAC - Fill out meeting paperwork and complete forms
- RtI - Document interventions and track student progress
- PGP - Create 4-year plans or document plans for At-Risk students
- SSI - Print state mandated forms and letters
REGISTER EARLY - Seats are limited.
Campus Directed Summer Professional Development
New Teachers - LOOK HERE!!!
Teachers NEW to the profession or BSISD will be required to attend the BSISD New Teacher Academy. The New Teacher Academy kicks off Aug 1, 2, 3 and will continue with skill specific opportunities to grow and meet with other new teachers throughout the year. New teachers are ALWAYS assigned a mentor on their home campus and are encouraged to contact the Curriculum & Instruction office any time while employed at BSISD.
Some courses that might be of interest for new teachers (or ANY teacher needing a refresher in using TEKS Resource) include:
An Introduction to TEKS Resource: TEKS Resource is our online curriculum framework for all subject areas. This FREE training will help new teachers become familiar with how to navigate their subject area and identify the required student expectations to be taught. Be sure to call Leslie Clements in Curriculum at least 2 days prior to attending for your TEKS Resource username and password. https://www.escweb.net/tx_r18/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=352011
New Teacher Academy, Day 1
Compliance and ELPS training for new teachers. Please bring your district assigned laptops.
8:30-11:30 Compliance
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-3:30 ELPS
Wednesday, Aug 1, 2018, 08:30 AM
BSISD Central Office Board Room
New Teacher Academy, Day 2
We are excited to be partnering with Ginger Tucker and her Heart of Teaching Induction program!
Beginning teachers are our most valuable and precious resources. Helping these teachers to flourish and grow can be some of the most importan work we do as educators. All 1st year teachers are required to attend.