ACADEMIC UPDATE
Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day
February 13, 2023
Did you know?
GRAPHING
STUDENT SELECTS POINTS, DRAWS LINES, DRAGS BAR GRAPHS, AND PERFORMS OTHER FUNCTIONS TO INDEPENDENTLY CREATE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GRAPHS.
Could appear for the following subject area and grade level:
- MATH--Grades 3-8
How to Create GRAPHING Questions in Schoology?
How to Create GRAPHING Questions in Eduphoria
February 15, 2023 | 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application
February 15, 2023 | 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application
The 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.
- Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
- Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
- HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium
Website: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2023
Eligibility:
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2023-2024 academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
February 16, 2023 | Virtual "Intro to Coding" Workshop for Grades K-12
As part of the Career Awareness Month activities, CTE is partnering with Skill Struck to offer a free virtual “Intro to Coding” workshop. This event will take place virtually on Thursday, February 16th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Join this exclusive coding workshop for the Spring ISD Community where we’ll explore grade-specific coding activities for K-12. Families are welcome to attend and encouraged to explore coding together!
To register, see attached flyers in English and Spanish for the QR code.
For more information, email:
February 13-24, 2023 | Reading Academies Support
Instructional Services will provide 2 hours of classroom coverage for qualifying teachers enrolled in the Reading Academies. The support will be provided for teachers working on module 4 or higher.
We will provide support to help and motivate teachers to complete their modules. Teachers will have a 2-hour window of time and a quiet space at their campus to work on modules. Each teacher’s classroom will be covered by an Instructional Services team member. Teachers must provide 2 hours of meaningful lesson plans for the person covering their classroom to ensure students are not missing any instruction. The Reading Academies Classroom Support will take place for 2 weeks, February 13-24, 2023.
We want educators to know we support them as they take on the task of completing 12 modules by the end of the school year. We understand the Reading Academy modules will be challenging and want to show our support, understanding, and commitment to all teachers during this time. We are creating a community of learners as we are outcome-driven, relationship-centered, and service driven!
For more information, contact
Denis Carter
February 24, 2023
The Spring ISD CTE Advisory Board Scholarship Committee awards $1,000 scholarships to deserving Career and Technical Education students who have shown exemplary achievement or who have overcome great obstacles. Students will have the option to choose how they want their application to be considered (Special Accomplishment or Outstanding Achievement).
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Senior graduating in 2023
- Completed 3 or more CTE courses in their chosen Career Pathway
- GPA – 2.5 or better for Special Accomplishment
- GPA – 3.0 or better for Outstanding Achievement
The application must be submitted to the high school CTE counselor on or before February 24, 2023.
For more information, students may reach out to their CTE Teacher and/or CTE Counselor.
Campus Contacts:
- CWHS – Tera George, Academy Coordinator
- DHS – Yolonda Washington, CTE Counselor
- SHS – Jenn Stanfield, CTE Counselor
- WHS – Maria Reyes, CTE Counselor
Saturday, February 25, 2023 | Spring ISD's Learning Fair
Friday, March 10, 2023 | Job Alike Day
New Teacher and Mentor Professional Learning Series
February 25th, In-person Session
- March 22nd, Remote Session
- April 12th, In-person Session
5:00-6:00 PM
February 16th, In-person Session
- 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!
February 15, 2023
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
February 16, 2023
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 23, 2023
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 13, 2023
Audience: Grades 2-12 Teachers
Time:
- 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Session: Multilingual K-1 TELPAS Supplemental Training
Audience: Grades K-1 Teachers
Time:
- 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Session: Multilingual 2-5 TELPAS Supplemental Training
Audience: Grades 2-5 Teachers
Time:
- 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Session: Amplify (K-2) Skills Strand Routines
Audience: Grades K-2 Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Tuesday | February 14, 2023
Audience: All Teachers
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Session: Multilingual Terrific Tuesdays! : Guidelines for Equitable Grading Practices in Secondary Grades 6-12 Session 3
Audience: Middle and High School Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday | February 15, 2023
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Elementary G/T Service Design (K-2 Third Quarter)
Audience: Grades K-2 Teachers that serve G/T students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday | February 16, 2023
Session: SpecialSpecial Education: TELPAS ALT Training for CASE
Audience: CASE Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Elementary G/T Service Design (3rd-5th Third Quarter)
Audience: Grades 3-5 Teachers that serve G/T students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: MS RLA Coaches' Collaborative
Audience: Middle School RLA Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 PMf
Session: Mentor Professional Learning #3 - In Person
Audience: New Teacher Mentors
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday | February 17, 2023
Saturday | February 18, 2023
Audience: All Teachers
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM