ACADEMIC UPDATE
Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
SCHOOLOGY: How To Make a Matching Assignment or Assessment to Increase Learning in SCHOOLOGY
October 24th to November 18th
Register by November 28th
Back by popular demand- our complimentary, signature, annual event. Grab your colleagues and come get in the Holiday Spirit with HMH! Using a secret holiday children’s story, we will guide you through an engaging, hands on, and unforgettable experience! You will leave with plenty of exciting resources and activities to take back and recreate with your students. These activities are cross curricular- so all K-5 teachers are welcome! After the workshop, stay for caroling and Dickens on the Strand. Register using the link below- We look forward to seeing you there!! RSVP HERE:
November 1st to December 1st
November 16th: District History Fair, Grades 6-12
Do you need childcare? Check out the Early Learning Academy located at Westfield High School!
New Teacher and Mentor Professional Learning Series
December 1st, In-person Session
- January 11th, Remote Session
- February 25th, In-person Session
- March 22nd, Remote Session
- April 12th, In-person Session
5:00-6:00 PM
Register in Strive. Participants that register in Strive will be emailed Zoom link prior to the session.
November 15th, Remote Session
- 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
Middle School Teacher Curriculum Sneak Peeks
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 Math Acceleration Plan
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: 2022-2023 Elementary Gifted and Talented Coordinator Meetings
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
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 November 14, 2022
Monday | November 14, 2022
Session: Special Services: Related Services: The ABCs of Report Writing
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Session: T-TESS Orientation for Teachers New to Spring ISD
Audience: New Teachers
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Session: Special Services: Special Services: Strategies for Working with Angry and Aggressive Students
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Session: ESOL I/II Bimonthly Learning
Audience: High School Teachers, Instructional Paraprofessionals that support ESOL I and II
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Session: Cultural Competence (Westfield & Momentum HS)
Audience: Westfield and Momentum HS Teachers Only
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday | November 15, 2022
Session: Special Services: Related Services: The ABCs of Report Writing
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Session: HS Math Coaches Collaboration Session
Audience: High School Math Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: HS Social Studies Coaches Collaboration Session
Audience: High School Social Studies Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: HS Science Coaches Collaboration Session
Audience: High School Science Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: HS English Coaches Collaboration Session
Audience: High School English Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: Special Services: Goalbook Data Collection/Progress Monitoring
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Special Services: AT Tools: Don Johnston Suite (Reading and Writing)
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Session: Library Media Specialist Monthly Professional Development
Audience: Library Media Specialist
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Multilingual Terrific Tuesdays! ELPS Come Alive Session 2
Audience: Bilingual and ELL Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Mentor Remote Professional Learning Series #2
Audience: New Teacher Mentors
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday | November 16, 2022
Session: Special Services: Related Services: The ABCs of Report Writing
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Session: Special Services: MDRs and Discipline Monitoring
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Session: New Teacher Remote Learning Series # 2
Audience: New Teachers (0-3 years experience)
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Session: Special Education: 90 Day Passport Surrogate Parent Process
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session: Cultural Competence (Westfield & Momentum HS)
Audience: Westfield and Momentum HS Teachers Only
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Session: HS Science Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-EOC Session
Audience: High School EOC Science Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS Math Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-EOC Session
Audience: High School EOC Math Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS Social Studies Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-EOC Session
Audience: High School EOC Social Studies Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: Special Education: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Blended Learning Course
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Session: Literacy Across Disciplines (LAD 3 of 3)
Audience: All Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Session: Multilingual WOW Wednesday
Audience: Bilingual and ELL Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Session: Elementary Math Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers
Audience: Elementary Math Teachers
Time: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Thursday | November 17, 2022
Session: Special Services: Related Services: The ABCs of Report Writing
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Session: HS English Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-EOC Session
Audience: High School EOC English Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: HS Science Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-NON-EOC Session
Audience: High School NON-EOC Science Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS Math Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-NON-EOC Session
Audience: High School NON-EOC Math Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS Social Studies Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-NON-EOC Session
Audience: High School NON-EOC Social Studies Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: Elementary Science Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers
Audience: Elementary Science Teachers
Time: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Session: Special Education: Functions of Behaviors
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Multilingual Equitable Grading Practices for (Elementary) Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver Teachers
Audience: Bilingual Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Session: Multilingual Equitable Grading Practices for (Elementary) Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver Teachers
Audience: Bilingual Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Session: MS RLA Instructional Strategies & Curriculum Sneak Peek
Audience: Middle School RLA Teachers
Time:4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Session: MS Social Studies Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers
Audience: Middle School Social Studies Teachers
Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Friday | November 18, 2022
Session: Special Services: Related Services: The ABCs of Report Writing
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Session: Special Services: JAM Connection Session/ Assessment Initial Referral Calendar SY 22-23
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM