GCISD Humanities Summer PD
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MAY
Sneak Peek - Unveiling of the Newly Redesigned K-5 Humanities Curriculum
After months of work by over 70 of GCISD's K-5 teachers, we are hosting 4 identical sneak peeks into the new documents, resources, and expectations. Join us on one of the following dates:
May 3, 3:30-4:30, hosted at Cannon Elementary library - Registration link
May 12, 3:30-4:30, hosted at Cannon Elementary library - Registration link
May 19, 3:30-4:30, hosted at the CMS library - Registration link
May 24, 3:30-4:30, hosted at the Cannon Elementary library - Registration link
June
2016 Humanities Institute: June 6-9
(Formerly known as the CIE Institute)
New design, new name, new content, new learning!
Choose to attend either the morning or afternoon sessions of the 4-day 2016 Humanities Institute (Morning and afternoon content will be identical on Monday and Thursday; a few breakout sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday may differ based on presenter availability.)
Monday, June 6 - Jeff Anderson, keynote
Tuesday/Wednesday, June 7-8 Topical breakouts
Thursday, June 9 - Humanities Vertical Collaboration AND GT Update Credit opportunity
Morning sessions (8:30-11:45): Registration Link
Afternoon sessions (12:45-4:00): Registration Link
NTCTELA Conference: June 10
K-5 Reading/Writing Workshop Bootcamp: June 13
This one-day workshop will help teachers who are new to reading/ writing workshop gain a better sense of this format and strengthen their understanding of designing meaningful work for K-5 readers and writers. Of course, anyone eager to learn more about reading/ writing workshop is welcome to attend, whether they are a new or veteran teacher! Newly redesigned K-5 Humanities Curriculum resources will be woven into this session.
Monday, June 13, 8:30-3:30 Registration Link
(Also offered on August 4) Registration Link
Innovative Teaching with Technology Conference: June 14
Tuesday, June 14, 8:00-4:00 Registration Link
Those interested in presenting a breakout session during this conference may submit this form.
Humanities VIRTUAL Conference - Launching June 16
Virtual Conference Link - New Content Launch - June 16 - Registration Link
August
K-5 Curriculum Collaboration Days: August 1-3
August 1, 8:30-3:30, K-1st grade Collaboration Day - Registration Link
August 2, 8:30-3:30, 2-3rd grade Collaboration Day - Registration Link
August 3, 8:30-3:30, 4-5th grade Collaboration Day - Registration Link
Literacy for Secondary Students: August 2-3
(Formerly known as SpringBoard training)
Tuesday/Wednesday, August 2-3, 8:30-3:30 Registration Link