ACADEMIC UPDATE
Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day
October 3, 2022
Hear From Our Mentors in Spring ISD's Vine Mentoring Program
What's Happening in Spring
Hispanic Heritage Month Contest, October 6th
For more information please open the attached document.
Mark your calendars! October 13, 2022: CAREER DESTINATION 2022
The Spring ISD Career and Technical Education department presents:
"Career Destination 2022: Enjoy the Journey just as much as the Destination".
Career Destination 2022 will be held on October 13th at the Spring ISD Community Engagement Center, 17125 Ella Blvd, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
CTE will be showcasing our Career Pathways from our high schools across the district.
The event is open to ALL students, staff, parents, business partners and community members. But, Career Destination 2022 is highly recommended for all 8th graders to attend. The middle school that has the most students in attendance (over 100 students) will receive a special treat!!!
Door prizes given away at the event.
Mark your calendars! The fall Learning Fair is around the corner! OCTOBER 15TH
Call all SUPER TEACHERS
Join us at Dekaney HS for a day of learning and networking! The fair will incorporate a wide variety of learning opportunities and differentiated sessions designed around an open workshop model. Visit the super learning website for the schedule and sessions being offered.
Click on the flyer for more information.
Website: tinyurl.com/22OctFair
How is your school's journey back to the playground? Are adults and kids actively engaged? Are the games fun and inclusive?
A new, FREE, four-part webinar series for educators and administrators looking to bring the power of play to their schools.
The series explores what makes a great recess and the impact of quality play on students in the classroom and beyond. Any adult working with kids in schools or community programs can benefit from attending.
This webinar gives you practical tips you can do right now to enhance kids’ play-based experiences. This webinar series is designed to bring topics relevant to what educators are experiencing at various times of the school year, and provide practical solutions to apply right away.
The webinars will be recorded and the Zoom recording links will be available following the event.
Dates & Topics:
Thursday, October 6, 2022 – 5 Ways to Have a Great Recess
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 – Indoor Recess
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – Group Management
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – Junior Coach Empowerment
All webinars will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
For more information contact Lori Carrol
Mark your Calendars! Cultural Competence offered October 15 and November 5
In response to our identified needs for addressing the academic, cognitive and affective needs of our diverse student population all staff members shall attend Cultural Competence professional learning. The course objective is to help participants internalize a personal awareness of one’s own world view, communicate effectively and interact with people across cultures, departments and the organization, and lead/ coach for cultural competence. Please select one 2 hour session and register in Eduphoria.
For more information, please contact:
Instructional Services Department
281-891-6315
Calling all Middle and High School Social Studies Teachers: GET READY for National History Day Fair
Do you need Carnegie Texas support?
Middle School Mathematics Teachers,
Please check out the Texas Help site from Carnegie Learning - find answers and quick reference guides to address your questions
https://www.carnegielearning.com/texas-help/educators/
Once you access the help center, click Learning Together for workbook and CL online help. Select Learning Individually for help with Mathia. Browse around and become familiar. If you have any questions, reach out to your Instructional Coach or Phonisha Hawkins, District Middle School Math Specialist phawkins@springisd.org
Lead4Ward Field Guide Access 2022-23 School Year
Lead4Ward Field Guides have been purchased for every campus. Logins are unique to each
staff member. Please follow the directions listed on the attached document. The Field Guides for Teachers succinctly organize the information teachers and PLCs need to effectively plan meaningful instruction for students and are available for: K-12 Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
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
Middle School Teacher Curriculum Sneak Peeks
Math & Science MS Coaches Collaborative
High School Curriculum Sneak Peeks
Do you serve Gifted and Talented Scholars? Check out all the professional development opportunities!
Kindergarten-2nd Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
Registration can be accessed via Strive.
For more information contact Christin Kimball, ckimball@springisd.org
3rd-5th Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
For more information contact, Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
5th Grade G/T Math Teachers, Math Coaches, Math Interventionists, and DLCs
For more information contact Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
Middle School G/T Service Design
Participants will learn how to effectively implement the Middle School Service Design. The session will focus on the instructional components of the service design including Curriculum Unit Guides, Advanced Course Instructional Strategies, Advanced Course Instructional Models, and Depth and Complexity. NOTE: If you attended the Summer Leadership Institute (June or July 2022), please note these sessions are new learning and will provide time for teachers to plan differentiated lessons and activities for Cycle 1 and Cycle 2.
For more information please contact:
Shontel Newsome, snewsome@springisd.org
Christopher Sosa, cwarre1@springisd.org
Differentiating for the G/T Learner: High School
The following will be covered during this time:
- AP Specific Instructional Technology - During this time teachers will be receiving an introduction to AP Classroom and Shmoop.
- Learning Module Moment - This time will be dedicated to the 90 minute block as well pacing for the AP exams.
- Depth & Complexity - How to incorporate Depth & Complexity in your everyday routine.
- Literacy Strategy- Our Literacy strategy for this cycle will be Turn and Talk.
- Luminary Leader Lesson- This celebrity status teacher will share a content specific best practice.
- Cohort Workshop- Teachers will be allotted time to work with their cross district counterparts.
For more information please contact Dominique Brown, dbrown5@springisd.org
Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Renzulli Learning Foundational & Level 2 Training
The Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Renzulli Learning Foundational & Level 2 courses are being offered virtually for G/T teachers and Digital Learning Coaches. All of these sessions are part of the Advanced Academics Passport Supplement and can be used towards the annual 6 hr update required by the state.
The purpose of these sessions is informational and will focus on the use of the multiple aspects of Renzulli Learning for G/T teachers and students as part of the G/T Service Designs.
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.
G/T 30 Hour Foundational Training Request
Teachers who provide instruction to students identified as gifted and talented (G/T) are required to complete a 30-hour Foundational training in five areas:
- Nature and Needs
- Identification and Assessment
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Differentiation
- Creativity
Please copy and paste the link below to access the form. An email will be sent with further instructions thereafter.
https://forms.gle/H1MNjYA2cKbNyRAaA
For more information please contact Dominique Brown, dbrown5@springisd.org
G/T 6-Hour Required Update
For more information please contact:
Shontel Newsome, snewsome@springisd.org
Submit your request for G/T Credit in Strive
We are thrilled you are completing your G/T professional
development! Please follow the steps below to submit your
requests in Strive. The submission should occur once all hours are complete.
Note:
The 30 foundational hours are due December 9, 2022.
The 6-hour annual update is due March 31, 2023.
For more information please contact:
Shontel Newsome, snewsome@springisd.org
Additional PD Opportunities
ARE YOU A NEW SCIENCE TEACHER? Join the FREE Virtual Mentoring Workshops from the Rice University Office of STEM Engagement
Interested patties can register here: https://riceuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nX2UWZ2RB3JU3A
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.
Professional Development Opportunities for the Week of October 5, 2022
Monday | October 3, 2022
Session: Special Services: ESPED for New Teachers: Self-Paced Schoology Course
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Session: Special Services: Goalbook Overview
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday | October 4, 2022
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Renzulli Learning Foundational Training (HIGH SCHOOL)
Audience: High School Teachers serving G/T students
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Session: Multilingual Terrific Tuesdays! Language Learners are Literate Session 3
Audience: Middle and High School Teachers serving EB students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday | October 4, 2022
Session: CPR Course
Audience: SISD Staff that is required to have CPR Certification
Time: Multiple offerings
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Session: Special Services: Specially Designing FrogStreet 3 Curriculum
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Session: Special Services: Modifying the Curriculum
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Session: Special Services: Lesson Planning
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday | October 6, 2022
Session: CPR Course
Audience: SISD Staff that is required to have CPR Certification
Time: Multiple offerings
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Session: Advanced Academics: UIL Kickoff Meeting
Audience: SISD Students
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Session: Special Services: Structured Integrated Learning (How to Effectively Set Up SILC/Positive Approach to Student Success)
Audience: SILC Teachers
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday | October 7, 2022
Session: ES ELAR Coaches Collaborative
Audience: Elementary ELAR Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session: CPR Course
Audience: SISD Staff that is required to have CPR Certification
Time: Multiple offerings
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Elementary G/T Service Design (K-2 First Quarter)
Audience: K-2 Teachers that serve G/T students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Saturday | October 8, 2022
Session: Advanced Academics GT Update: Pivotal Actions: Working on Equitable Gifted Representation
Audience: Teachers serving G/T students
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: Blended Learning: Google Academy LEVEL 1
Audience: All Teachers
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM