Principals' Weekly Newsletter
Maryland State Department of Education - January 2, 2016
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PARCC Updates and Resources
We’re excited to announce the launch of the GreatKids Maryland Test Guide for Parents—a free, online tool organized by grade and subject to help parents use their state test scores to support their kids at home.
The Guide fills a critical need: specific, actionable information for parents and teachers, customized to the grade level of their students and described relative to the sections of the tests. It is available in English and Spanish for grades 3-8. To learn more, and use the guide, visit www.marylandtestguide.org
For links to all PARCC resources, please go to the Maryland Public Schools link below.
Collaboration and New Learning Opportunities
Virtual Edcamp Maryland
Register Now: Click Here
Spring 2016 Virtual Learning Professional Development Opportunities
To view Spring 2016 catalog: Click Here
To register for courses: Click Here
Maker Mondays Webinar Series
Learn more about the Maker Movement and how Makerspaces can be used in the school setting. Webinar topics include the following:
- An introduction to the Maker movement
- Implementation in elementary school, middle school, and high school
- Alignment to the standards
- Implementation based on budget
For more information about each webinar - CLICK HERE!
Registration: www.bit.ly/MakerMondaysWebinars
English Language Arts Presents: Technology Tuesdays!
For more information about each webinar - CLICK HERE!
Registration: http://bit.ly/ELATechTuesdaysRegistration
"Innovative Instructional Strategies" Online Collaboration Series
Register: http://bit.ly/MSDE-2
The first webinar in this series is this Wednesday! Register today!
2016 edCamp Maryland Registration is NOW open!
Registration for Edcamp Maryland is now open! On February 15th, we are hosting four locations across the state to support teachers in discussion, collaboration, and networking! You are cordially invited to attend an Edcamp at a location of your choice. Space is limited.
If you are interested, please register: edcampmaryland2016.eventbrite.com
Additional Opportunities
Join Jay McTighe in Columbia on February 9 at this MASSP sponsored workshop on Essential Questions:
A good essential question serves as a doorway for engaging student inquiry, helps teachers in “uncovering” the big ideas of the curriculum, and lead students to deeper understanding. In this session, we will examine key ideas from the new ASCD book, Essential Questions: Opening Doorways to Student Understanding (McTighe and Wiggins, 2013).
Go to www.mdmassp.org to register. Space is limited. Don’t delay
Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Educators (MAEOE) Annual Conference
February 4-6, 2016
Ocean City, Maryland
For more information: http://maeoe.org/conference/
ASCD Maryland Super Saturday Event!
8:00am-2:00pm
Stevenson University
This session focuses on the important role of a growth mindset and social emotional learning as an essential part of our core instruction.
For more information: http://www.marylandascd.org/events/supersaturdayconference/
Breakfast and Lunch Provided!
Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non- members (fees will be collected at the event)
SAVE-THE-DATE
March 16th, 2016
9:30AM
Stevension University
Scholarship/Award Information
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
The 2016 Awards will honor mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers working in grades K-6. Nominations close on April 1, 2016.
Nominate a Teacher: https://www.paemst.org/nomination/nominate
Additional Information: https://www.paemst.org/
Common Ground 2016
Maryland Professional Learning
Email: cecilia.roe@maryland.gov
Website: https://msde.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/execute/tabs/tabAction?tab_tab_group_id=_533_1
Location: 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD, United States
Phone: 410-767-0574
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDProfessionalLearning
Twitter: @Md_ProfLearning