Curriculum & Instruction Highlights
February 28, 2018
PD for teaching Hi-Cap students
The C & I Department in collaboration with Roger Fisher will be offering three sessions focused on understanding the unique needs of EXCEL students and planning instruction to address them. Clock hours will be included. Click here to learn more about each session and sign up!
Amy Lucenta & Grace Kelemanik back for OneByOne 2018!
We are pleased to welcome Amy Lucenta and Grace Kelemanik back to OnebyOne 2018! If you missed Amy and Grace last year here will be your opportunity to register for this practical professional development. Co-authors of Routines for Reasoning: Fostering the Mathematical Practices in All Students, Amy and Grace skillfully guide teachers to implement structured number routines that specifically uplift the mathematical thinking strategies outlined within the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The implementation of these routines provide access for all students, including special populations.
When does 2+7+8=1? Grace Kelemanik gave a talk called “When does 2+7+8=1?” at the Math Forum and NCSM Ignite event at the 2015 NCSM Annual Conference in Boston (video below).
Registration for OnebyOne opens on March 5th!
Check out more of the OnebyOne 2018 lineup. Registration opens on Monday, March 5, for the PD mega-event of the year on August 14, 15 & 16.
Residency Schools
Wonder what’s happening at Residency Schools? Click here to see engaging pictures, videos, and listen to audio of the work.
Educator Development Series
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018, 03:30 PM
Cascade MS, NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA
Level and Content Specific Updates
Elementary Math: Tips for handling parent support questions and other resources from Table Talk Math
Elementary Social Studies: Additional Flix training offered March 6 & 8
Human Growth & Development (Grades 4-8):
- Informational PowerPoints available on itslearning
- Parent Preview for grades 4-8 on Thursday, April 12, 5:30-7:30
- NGSS Mastery Series for K-8 teachers and coaches starting March 20 - free!
- Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) updates and resources for grades 5, 8, and high school science
- Math engagement at Covington (pictured right) and around EPS
- Socratic formative assessment tool
- Boeing manager cites creativity and critical thinking as most important for a third year high school math option under development
- Newsela news for grades 6-8, including custom unit recommendation
Secondary Literacy (Humanities & ELA): exciting 21st Century Literacies - iPDX 2018
- Infographics, digital resources, shortcuts
- Teaching students digital media analysis
- PBL units funded by George Lucas's education foundation
- Designing Inquiry-based curriculum
High School Social Studies: Highlights of feedback from Inquiry Task Implementation
World Languages: PD opportunities starting on March 21
Educational Technology Update
Evergreen Educational Technology and Library Support
EdTech Website: http://blogs.evergreenps.org/epsedtech
Follow us on Twitter: @EPSEdTech - @EPSLibraries
Chromebooks ... Now What! Part 2
Many of us are excited to get our students using the Chromebooks in our classrooms. We want the experiences to be meaningful and effective catalysts of learning. To achieve that students need to be engaging and creating with the content. With all the tools, programs, chrome extensions and apps available to us it can be overwhelming to know where to jump in and get started or even to know which tools will be the most effective and result in the most learning.
Don’t let yourself get paralyzed by the overwhelming choices that often accompany an abundance of choice.
Read More…EdCampPDX
Join Us for EdCampPDX on March 10
What is edcampPDX? An edcamp is an informal unconference-style day of professional development organized and given by the local participants with sessions determined at the time of the event. Connect with other educators to share innovative instructional strategies and technologies that transform education for all students. Arrive with an idea for a session that you would like to lead or a discussion you would like to have and be ready to learn.
The next EdcampPDX is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Lakeridge Junior High School, 4700 Jean Rd, Lake Oswego. You can register for FREE here.