Florence 1 Schools | PD Blast

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1. How to register for an event

2. How to confirm your attendance of an event

3. How to submit a request for out-of-district event approval

4. How to un-register for an event

5. How to view your event attendance log and transcript

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Florence 1 is partnering with Converse College for teachers who are currently teaching GT courses without their endorsement to receive the two classes and become GT certified educators. (These educators will receive 1st priority for these courses.) (All Educators must receive recommendation from their principal or assistant principal) Limit 25 educators. Deadline to complete all registration steps and submit information is Friday, September 9th. This Google Form will close on Friday, September 9th. Please see school level administrators for F1S agreement.

GT COURSES

1) EDU591 Nature & Needs of GT | September 26-December 4, 2022

2) EDU592 Curriculum & Instruction for GT | January 9-April 9, 2023

SEATS WILL BE AWARDED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES:

● First priority (highest level)—teachers who have already completed one of the two endorsement classes and are currently teaching GT students, and GT district coordinators who do not have the required credential of GT endorsement.

● Second priority (middle level A)—teachers who are currently teaching GT students and have not taken an endorsement class or those who have completed one class and are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming year.

● Third priority (middle level B)—teachers who have not completed any courses but are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming semester or school year.

● Fourth priority (lowest level)—teachers and administrators who have not completed any courses and who are not assigned to teach GT students.

DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete GT Interest Form (CLICK HERE)
• Signed F1S Agreement from educator and administrator. (Obtain from school administration)
• Successful completion of both 591 and 592 GT courses.
• Must commit to teaching in Florence 1 Schools for 2022-2023 school year

NOTE: Completion of this interest form does not guarantee that you will be a part of the cohort.

STEPS TO REGISTER FOR COURSES

STEP 1: Complete the Converse and F1S GT Cohort Google Interest Form. (CLICK HERE)

STEP 2: Submit F1S Agreement with completed signatures from educator and administration. (Obtain from school administration)

STEP 3: If approved complete registration for Converse University using the code from the Office of Professional Development.

NOTE: Dropping the course or failure to complete the program will result in the educator having to pay the district back for the courses ($250 per course).

The South Carolina Department of Education is pleased to provide districts, principals, and educators a new online PLL to support personalized professional learning of educators and school administrators. Research-based instructional and leadership resources are aligned with the domains and indicators outlined in the South Carolina Teaching Standards (SCTS) and the Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance (PADEPP) Leadership Standards. The PLL can be accessed through the SCLead.org evaluation and support system and through https://scde.pl.powerschool.com/. Courses and videos will eventually be available through the South Carolina Instruction Hub.

PLL Educator Training is designed for classroom-based teachers, special areas educators, and administrators, to orient them on the general use of the PLL. Participants will learn how to access the PLL; how to navigate, select and register for courses, mini courses and videos; associated notifications; and how to complete courses and track progress.

September 1, 2022, Virtual Session 2 Registration

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. PLL Educator Training

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Optional Hands-On Time

October 13, 2022, Virtual Session 3 Registration

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. PLL Educator Training

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Optional Hands-On Time

PLL Educator Training Registration

VirtualSC PD offers SCDE approved Read to Succeed courses supporting the Read to Succeed Act. All Read to Succeed renewal courses are offered for $85.00 and are worth 60 renewal credits. Cohorts are offered by request for all Read to Succeed courses.

Fall registration for Virtual SC PD opens on August 22, 2022, through September 12, 2022. Classes fill up quickly.

• R2S: Assessment of Reading
• R2S: Content Area Reading and Writing for Administrators and Non-Instructional Staff
• R2S: Content Area Reading and Writing for Career and Technology (CTE) Teachers
• R2S: Content Area Reading and Writing for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers
• R2S: Content Area Reading and Writing for Fine Arts Teachers
• R2S: Content Area Reading and Writing for Media Specialists
• R2S: Content Area Reading and Writing for Middle and High School Teachers
• R2S: Content Area Reading and Writing for School Counselors, School Psychologists, and Speech Language Pathologists
• R2S: Foundations of Reading
• R2S: Instructional Practices
• R2S: Instructional Practices – Understanding Dyslexia and Supporting Struggling Learners*

The Office of Student Intervention Services will host a series of professional development opportunities specifically designed to help educators and other school staff improve student outcomes related to behavior and academic performance. Facilitated by Focused Minds Education Group, these interactive, hands-on opportunities will provide participants with asset-based, trauma-informed, and evidence-based recommendations for improving student outcomes. An emphasis will be placed on specific strategies for students with disabilities and those who have been exposed to trauma.

Webinar Date and Time

September 28, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.

More Than Triggered: Moving from Awareness to a Higher Level of Care

• Discuss and assess indicators of adolescent development versus unmet mental health needs.

• Address barriers to learning and how to effectively use various types of interventions to promote recovery.

• Explore steps in building trust and a resilient support system that promote inclusion and equity.

October 19, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

What’s Strong vs What’s Wrong: A Strengths Based and Holistic Approach to Student Wellness: Part 1

Learn to use a strengths-based (cognitive, behavioral, & academic) approach to provide a multi-level student intervention plan.

• Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various perspectives to build empathy and understanding for positive relationships.

• Explore how high-quality mentoring relationship programs can guide students to realize their full social and academic potential.

November 2, 2022 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

What’s Strong vs What’s Wrong: A Strengths Based and Holistic Approach to Student Wellness: Part 2

• Learn to use a strengths-based (cognitive, behavioral, & academic) approach to provide a multi-level student intervention plan.

• Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various perspectives to build empathy and understanding for positive relationships.

• Explore how high-quality mentoring relationship programs can guide students to realize their full social and academic potential.

Florence 1 Schools has partnered with Learning Liaisons to provide educators support and assistance in passing the Praxis exam. Follow the steps below. Hurry only 30 spots available.

STEP 1: CLICK HERE to Complete the Google Form

STEP 2: Use the link in the email from the Office of Professional Development to register for the online Praxis Boot Camp.

STEP 3: Watch the welcome video from Dr. A. Use the code to get free access to your Praxis test prep.

Serious inquires only. Participants will be required to finish all courses. Analytics will be provided to district administration. (Only 30 spots available.)

If interested, please send a check or money order payable to the Pee Dee Education Center to Mrs. Dara Brockington's attention (noting course payment on check) at 520 Francis Marion Road, Florence, SC 29506. To register, complete an online graduate application through Francis Marion University’s Office of Admissions link https://gradapply.fmarion.edu/ (application fee will be waived for this course – be sure to close out from the window when it asks for the fee, and that will waive it).

For questions regarding registration, contact Brandon Funk, bfunk@fmarion.edu For questions about the courses, contact Dr. Cindi Nixon, cnixon@fmarion.edu

Course Start Date: September 6th

If interested, please send a check or money order payable to the Pee Dee Education Center to Mrs. Dara Brockington's attention (noting course payment on check) at 520 Francis Marion Road, Florence, SC 29506. To register, complete an online graduate application through Francis Marion University’s Office of Admissions link https://gradapply.fmarion.edu/ (application fee will be waived for this course – be sure to close out from the window when it asks for the fee, and that will waive it).

For questions regarding registration, contact Brandon Funk, bfunk@fmarion.edu For questions about the courses, contact Dr. Cindi Nixon, cnixon@fmarion.edu

Course Start Date: September 6th

Francis Marion University is proud to offer a new opportunity for those seeking to expand their intellectual horizons: FMU’s Downtown Evening College. Choose from an array of courses that are designed to inform, enlighten, and entertain. These for-credit, non-degree courses will be taught once a week at the FMU Downtown Campus by credentialed university and community individuals. (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)

Classes run from Sept. 12 – Nov. 17
Fall Break the week of Nov. 2 (No Classes)

Want more in-depth training with the G Suite at your own pace. Sign up for the Kiker Learning eSchool available to Florence 1 Employees. (50 Spots Available)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

National Board Certification Support National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. Shelly Flud is a teacher at J.W. Moore Middle who obtained her National Board Certification in 2007 and achieved National Board Recertification in 2016. She is available with whatever assistance that you need.

The current incentive for the 2022-2023 school year entitles all full-time employees tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year, per employee for courses taken during the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Employees who have been employed in Florence 1 Schools for at least three (3) years are eligible to receive up to $2,000. Employees who have been employed in Florence 1 Schools less than three (3) years are eligible to receive up to $1,000. To be eligible for tuition reimbursement upon the acquisition of additional academic credits or completion of a degree program, the following steps must be followed.

Prior to Taking the Course:

1. Courses must be approved by the Superintendent of Schools PRIOR to enrolling/registering in the course.
2. The tuition assistance shall be provided only for a course or degree related to the employee’s current or future job responsibilities.
3. The institution shall be a duly authorized institution of higher education.
4. Complete a Course Approval Form. One copy is attached for your reference.
5. All courses must be graduate level courses for certified personnel.
6. If you change courses you MUST reapply. Only courses outlined on your approval form will be honored.

Only send a complete package to Kim Hoffman which includes:

1. Approval form clearly outlines the course(s) which you plan to enroll
2. The dates of the course(s)
3. The cost of the course(s)
   
4. Course descriptions from the College/University website or course catalog for each course listed below.

All conferences require preapproval from the Superintendent's Office. Applicants and participants are responsible for all registration and housing fees unless offered by district administration. Applicants MUST submit 2022-2023 Travel/Conference Approval Form prior to registering for the conference. Please note there are additional requirements and documentation for conference participants. (Florence 1 Schools Professional Leave Form)

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SCETV offers an array of professional development opportunities for PreK-12 educators. Click on the SCETV icon to search for courses currently open for enrollment.

FREE ETV Technology Training - the staff at ETV trains over 3,000 SC teachers at their locations every school year. They will work with teachers during their planning periods, after school or on in-service days. ETV's trainers specialize in web tools, iPads and Google as well as all of the wonderful ETV resources.

* If SCETV Recertification Courses are in-between enrollment periods, you can review course information and upcoming offering dates here.

SC Codes is a platform connecting South Carolinians to the education and resources they need to unlock careers in technology. SC Codes offers free courses in programming for beginners and advanced developers alike.

The Genesis website has undergone some updates. Our domain name for the site has changed to https://portal.schoolfi.net/florencesc/ , please make note of this change.

Visit the F1S Technology Department website to access Tech Tools for helpful resources! This is the go-to site for F1S district resources and guides to help you use the tools available at your school to engage and empower learners with technology.

Office of Professional Development

319 South Irby Street, Florence, SC, USA

calandra.davis@fsd1.org
843.799.6013