Coweta's Professional Learning
April 2016
Spring is in the air, and it is a great time to learn something new!
Our Professional Learning Plan
Making it all connect to our Strategic Plan
Coweta Committed to Student Success
PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, RESEARCH-BASED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR CCSS TEACHERS
Need a Google Refresher?
We have several recorded videos to help you with Google Apps.
Google Classes coming in May...
Watch your email for the advertisement for the additional classes on May 5th. John Vaughn will send the email and provide the link for registration.
Google Basics 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
This training will cover basics of the Google Apps for Education. This includes but is not limited to:
· adding pictures to your google account
· pinning icons to your toolbar on your chromebook
· navigating your google drive and how to keep it clean and organized
· how to share “docs,” “sheets,” “forms,” etc…
· how to collaborate in real time on documents
· using revision history
· how to change margins, add pictures, and change setting within google docs
Google Advanced 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
This training will cover advanced techniques in using Google Apps for education.
This includes but is not limited to:· using Google Classroom
· utilizing revision history
· using forms to create digital assessments
· using Flubaroo to grade digital assessments for you
· teacher and classroom based extensions and apps for both teacher and student accounts
ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES - CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO STRETCH LEARNING TO HIGHER LEVELS
National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets' website Poets.org serves as a hub for information about local poetry events during the month.
Edutopia (16 various resources) http://www.edutopia.org/blog/16-resources-national-poetry-month-marc-anderson
30 Ways to Celebrate https://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/30-ways-celebrate-national-poetry-month
Reading Rockets http://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/poetry
ReadWriteThink http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/april-national-poetry-month-20478.html
PROBLEM SOLVING - UTILIZING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
April 14, 2016 - 6pm-8pm - Center for Performing Arts
Coweta STEM SymposiumOn Thursday, April 14, CCSS will host the 4th annual Coweta STEM Symposium. This is your school or program's opportunity to highlight the work your teachers and students have done all year long related to Coweta STEM. You can register for a table (or 2) to exhibit in our STEM Showcase. This is great chance for you to show off student work or advertise for future participants. I encourage you to bring something for attendees to put their hands on as part of your exhibit. Register for your table using the link below. Please contact me if you have any questions!
Table Registration Link: http://goo.gl/forms/chGwce52Nn
GOAL SETTING FOR ALL - ESTABLISHING AND MONITORING GOALS FOR SUCCESS
April 12, 2016 - 3:30PM - WERZ CCR
PBIS Coaches Professional Learning
PBIS end of year reporting - Walk-through report card
April 22, 2016 - 8-4:30 - WERZ PLC
Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers
Techniques for Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Live Webcast - Steven Olivas, PhD, HSP will guide participants through focused, clear and successful methods for dealing with emotional and behavioral issues. Please join us to define a strategy for success and revitalize your techniques.
April 27, 2016 - 1:30 - Food Nutrition Office
Psychologist Meeting
Review of end of year progress, evaluations, 2016-17 planning
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING - DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS SO THAT RIGOROUS STANDARDS CAN BE MASTERED
Coweta County School System views its educational leaders as being significantly influential in a school community which pursues high learning through continuous, systematic and sustained improvement. The 2015-2016 Leadership Academy IV is designed to identify, develop and inspire current administrators and aspiring administrative candidates.
Module 6: Assessment and Accountability will include the following topics:
● Strategic Waiver System
● Strategic Planning
● School Improvement Planning
- Setting Performance Targets
- Defining Processes
- Creating and Sustaining Professional Learning Communities
● CCRPI-Using Data to make informed decisions and monitor progress
● Using TKES and Student Growth Data to Set and Monitor Teacher Goals
Leadership Academy IV
(Module 6) Assessment and Accountability
April 12, 2016
WERZ Central Office PLC 4:00-6:00 PM
The program is open to current principals, assistant principals and teachers who wish to gain further knowledge of leadership roles and responsibilities.
Due to the nature of the program, participation will be limited. A sign-up format will be implemented, and candidates may choose the individual sessions they wish to attend.
To register click on the link Leadership Academy IV Module 6