Spring 2016 PD Webinars
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January 2016
Home Base PD System: Creating a Self-Paced Course – Moodle
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4532419294847082241
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
Participants will consider scenarios for this type of course using Moodle, learn how to create the course, and learn about the course approval process.
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016, 03:30 PM
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Home Base PD System Office Hours: Topic – Creating Self-paced Courses
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8729078156696063745
Target Audience
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
Online help and discussion sessions.
In an effort to improve understanding and implementation, topics are flexible and based on previous webinars. Participants will receive updates and individualized support.
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016, 03:30 PM
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OCT: Manager Role Webinar
OCT Participants
Description:
This webinar will walk LEA facilitators through the Manager account role of Observation Engine. Facilitator's will have access to reports and be able to monitor their observers’ progress through the OCT.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Registration URL:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/674817936730033410
Contact:
Kimberly Simmons
Thursday, Jan 21, 2016, 02:00 PM
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Home Base PD System: Office Hours: Topic - Moodle
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5403957082208496897
Target Audience
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
Online help and discussion sessions.
In an effort to improve understanding and implementation, topics are flexible and based on previous webinars. Participants will receive updates and individualized support.
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016, 03:30 PM
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February 2016
OCT: Scoring Study #1 Data and Facilitator Support
Target Audience:
OCT Participants
Description:
Part 1 of this webinar will provide OCT participants with an overview of the Scoring Study #1 results including a calibration discussion highlighting areas of alignment and non-alignment. Participants will learn possible reasons for lack of calibration and concrete strategies for increasing personal accuracy on calibration. A personal plan for prioritizing the OCT lessons in order to increase calibration will be reviewed.
Part 2 will support OCT leads facilitating the OCT. We will identify barriers and successes as we dig deeper into the craft of evaluation and the improvement of inter-rater agreement.
Registration Link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4263554616508740097
Contact:
Kimberly Simmons - kimberly.simmons@dpi.nc.gov
Monday, Feb 8, 2016, 04:00 PM
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Home Base PD System: Reporting
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
Participants will examine basic reports and ad-hoc reports.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8007859002014626561
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2016, 03:30 PM
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Coaching Conversations for Improved Practice
Principals and Assistant Principals.
Webinar Description
In this time of significant importance for the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System (NCEES), it is critical that principals provide teachers with coaching feedback to support their growth. This interactive webinar takes a look at the reasons we avoid difficult conversations with our teachers. Administrators build their skills using the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process to provide specific and constructive feedback to teachers. Participants will learn specific techniques for facilitating relevant coaching conversations and follow-up using the three P’s (promote, probe and push) of supporting improvement. A note guide and additional resources will be emailed to registered participants on the day of the webinar to support participant learning.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/409602642783115
Contact
Kimberly Simmons - kimberly.simmons@dpi.nc.gov
Thursday, Feb 11, 2016, 09:00 AM
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Home Base PD System: Characteristics of an Effective Online Instructor
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
The purpose of this webinar is for participants to better understand online course facilitation. Guest speakers will share information, tools and resources. The discussion will be followed by a question/answer session. Guest Speakers: Geetanjali Soni, Educator Effectiveness; Tericia Eller, Educator Effectiveness; Deborah Goodman, Digital Teaching and Learning.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3032651349700343809
Contact
Geetanjali Soni - geetanjali.soni@dpi.nc.gov
Tericia Eller - tericia.eller@dpi.nc.gov
Deborah Goodman - deborah.goodman@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016, 03:30 PM
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Home Base PD System: Organizational Tools for District Administrators
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
The purpose of this webinar is to highlight features of the system related to managing credits for teachers. The Transfer Credit Manager, transcript/certificate system, and face-to-face training registration processes will be covered.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3724941253943492865
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2016, 03:30 PM
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March 2016
OCT: Check-in Webinar
Intended Audience: OCT Participants
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3607820177828870402
Information will include updates, support information and resources based on participation and performance.
Contact:
Kimberly Simmons - kimberly.simmons@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Mar 1, 2016, 04:00 PM
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NCEES Process: End of Year for Teacher Evaluations
New principal, assistant principal, and teacher users and experienced principal, assistant principal, and teacher users who desire a refresher.
Webinar Information
This webinar will provide you with an opportunity to review the process for completing the Professional Development Plan End-of-Year Review. Teachers will also explore the steps leading to the Summary Evaluation Conference, how to complete the signatures acknowledging the summary evaluation and how to provide a written response and artifacts.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/772567814924761345
Contact
Khalia Spivey - khalia.spivey@dpi.nc.gov
Kimberly Simmons - kimberly.simmons@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016, 03:00 PM
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Home Base PD System: Office Hours
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
Online help and discussion sessions.
In an effort to improve understanding and implementation, topics are flexible and based on previous webinars. Participants will receive updates and individualized support.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6599551732601122305
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016, 03:30 PM
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Home Base PD System: Course Dashboards and Course Approval System
Powerusers working with district-created courses.
Webinar Description
Participants will explore how to use the course dashboards to manage implementation of the PD System within a district. This will include the Course Approval system.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2422081547680186369
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Mar 22, 2016, 03:30 PM
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Home Base PD System: Office Hours
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
Online help and discussion sessions.
In an effort to improve understanding and implementation, topics are flexible and based on previous webinars. Participants will receive updates and individualized support.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2062315845513851137
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2016, 03:30 PM
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April 2016
Home Base PD System: Exploring the Marketplace
Target Audience
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
The purpose of this webinar is to showcase the ability for LEAs to access professional learning from vendors outside the NC Professional Development System.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8095316355911571457
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2016, 03:30 PM
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Home Base PD System: Let Us Hear from You!
Target Audience
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
The purpose of this webinar is to showcase upcoming courses from NCDPI and discuss district created courses. How have you implemented your ideas? What obstacles have you faced using the system and, how have you addressed those obstacles? Please contact mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov if you would like to share your experiences.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/453874370100933377
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Apr 12, 2016, 03:30 PM
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NCEES Process: Dashboards and Reports
Target Audience
New principal, assistant principal, and teacher users and experienced principal, assistant principal, and teacher users who desire a refresher.
Webinar Description
This webinar will provide you with an opportunity to review the process for accessing and creating several types of reports within the online evaluation tool, including Heat Maps, Evaluation Complete Reports, and the reports provided within the online platform. Creating, publishing, scheduling and exporting ad-hoc reports will also be addressed.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4731280265895099905
Contact
Khalia Spivey - khalia.spivey@dpi.nc.gov
Kimberly Simmons - kimberly.simmons@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016, 03:00 PM
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NCEES Process: End of Year for Principal Evaluations
Target Audience
New principal, assistant principal users and experienced principal, assistant principal users who desire a refresher.
Webinar Description
Administrators will also explore the steps leading to their end-of-year consolidated performance assessment as well as the steps to the Summary Evaluation Conference. Additionally, how to complete the signatures acknowledging the summary evaluation, how to provide a written response and artifacts, and how to assess and complete next year’s goals will be explored.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6046065275273389569
Contact
Khalia Spivey - khalia.spivey@dpi.nc.gov
Kimberly Simmons - kimberly.simmons@dpi.nc.gov
Thursday, Apr 21, 2016, 09:00 AM
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Home Base PD System: Office Hours
Target Audience
Local PD trainers who will train new users on the PD System (i.e. Professional Development Coordinators, District Administrators, Lead Classroom Teachers, etc.).
Webinar Description
Online help and discussion sessions
In an effort to improve understanding and implementation, topics are flexible and based on previous webinars. Participants will receive updates and individualized support.
Registration Link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5619253553555435009
Contact
Mandy Taylor - mandy.taylor@dpi.nc.gov
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016, 03:30 PM
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May 2016
OCT: Wrap Up Webinar
Target Audience:
OCT Participants
Description:
Please register for OCT Wrap up Webinar on May 19, 2016 4:00 PM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7333300923780603650
The final webinar will examine areas of improvement in calibration across the entire group of evaluators who participated in the two pilot scoring studies. It will also explore how reports provided by Observation Engine can be used to customize professional development and support collaborative learning opportunities in your LEA.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Contact:
Kimberly Simmons
Thursday, May 19, 2016, 04:00 PM
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