ACADEMIC UPDATE
Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day
February 27, 2023
Did you know?
FRACTION MODEL
STUDENT REPRESENTS A FRACTION BY DIVIDING AN OBJECT INTO THE CORRECT NUMBER OF SECTIONS TO INDICATE THE DENOMINATOR AND CLICKING TO SHADE THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SECTIONS TO INDICATE THE NUMERATOR.
Could appear for the following subject area and grade level:
- MATH--Grades 3-5
How to Create FRACTION MODEL Questions in Schoology?
March 4, 2023 | Spring ISD's Fun Run & Wellness Fair 2023
Lace up and get ready for Spring ISD’s Fun Run and Wellness Fair! It’s happening at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at Planet Ford Stadium!
Registration is now open for the event, which includes a 5K timed course and a 1.5 mile untimed course.
And be sure to join us afterward for a wellness fair (with prizes, giveaways, free health services, and more!), music, and kid-friendly activities. The Fun Run and Wellness Fair will raise money in support of student scholarships.
Students can register for $20, while adult registration costs $30. Sign up today or sponsor a student for the run.
For more information and to register, please visit www.springisd.org/funrun.
Friday, March 10, 2023 | Job Alike Day
New Teacher and Mentor Professional Learning Series
March 22nd, Remote Session
- April 12th, In-person Session
5:00-6:00 PM
April 18th, Remote Session
For more information, please contact
Tiffany Weston, tiffanyw@springisd.org
Multilingual Department Professional Development Opportunities
Multilingual WOW Wednesdays
Please see attached flyer for more information.
Multilingual Summit K12 Professional Learning Series 2022-2023
Curriculum and Instruction Department Professional Development Opportunities
High School Curriculum Sneak Peeks
Do you serve Gifted and Talented Scholars? Check out all the professional development opportunities!
April 19th
Kindergarten-2nd Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
The Third Quarter's session will focus on all the instructional components of the service design with a focus on Spring G/T expectations, Spring G/T Expo, using D/C Quick, Quality, Questions, and newly identified student services in Renzulli Learning. The session will close with a depth and complexity make and take.
Registration can be accessed via Strive.
For more information contact Christin Kimball, ckimball@springisd.org
April 20th
3rd-5th Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
The Third Quarter's session will focus on all the instructional components of the service design with a focus on Spring G/T expectations, Spring G/T Expo, using D/C Quick, Quality, Questions, and newly identified student services in Renzulli Learning. The session will close with a depth and complexity make and take.
For more information contact, Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
February 28th
5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan
The purpose of the 5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan is to front load the current 5th grade G/T students with 6th grade concepts aligned with the TEKS. This plan also incorporates opportunities for 5th grade students to engage in critical thinking and writing skills through Quick Writes and Free Response Questions.
For more information contact Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
Performing and Visual Arts: Mandatory District Training Dates and Times for Teachers
Attached is the district-wide PLC calendar for the 2022-2023 school year for all Performing and Visual Arts teachers, directors, and coaches. All trainings are scheduled before or after the school day (or during conference time in the case of high school band) to eliminate the need for substitute teachers. Every effort has been made to avoid pulling staff members from instruction.
Additional PD Opportunities
Jason Learning's Launches their First Self-Paced Online Courses: JASON OVERVIEW
Go to https://lms.jason.org/
Select the course you would like to enroll in from the list.
Login or Create a new account if you do not already have one.
Confirm your email.
You should see enrollment options. Enter the Self Enrollment Key that corresponds to the course you are enrolling in from the course list on the next page:
- JASON Overview - Let's Get Started | Enrollment Key 12142021
For more information on JASON professional development opportunities click HERE.
Professional Development Opportunity through Project MOOPIL
Massive Open Online Professional Individualized Learning
For more information on their 30-60 minute courses please click on the flyer or visit Project MOOPIL's website.
Monday | February 27, 2023
Tuesday | February 28, 2023
Session: Special Education: Discipline Law Review Training
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time:
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Session: Multilingual Passport Priority : SIOP Overview
Audience: All Teachers
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Audience: Grades 6-12 Teachers that serve EL/EB students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Advanced Academics Supplement: Math Acceleration Plan (Grade 5) - Third Quarter (Session 2)
Audience: Grade 5 Math Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday | March 1, 2023
Session: 3 Part Leadership Series - Grades K-5 Amplify and Eureka Part 3
Audience: Elementary and District Leaders
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session: Special Services: ESPED for New Teachers: Self-Paced Schoology Course
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Session: Specially Designing Math
Audience: Special Services Teachers and Math Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Session: Elementary Science Lead Collaborative Session
Audience: Elementary Science Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Session: Special Services: SHARS Recoupment Training
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday | March 2, 2023
Session: Special Services: SHARS Recoupment Training
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Session: Estrellita Day One Training K-2
Audience: Grades K-2 Dual Language Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: ES ELAR Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers
Audience: Elementary ELAR Teachers
Time: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Session: Multilingual Equitable Grading Practices for (Elementary) Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver Teachers
Audience: Elementary Teachers serving EL/EB students
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM