ACADEMIC UPDATE
Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day
September 19, 2022
Spring ISD - Direct Action Drill
What's Happening in Spring
Spring ISD/Houston Symphony 5th Grade Field Experience - Register by September 21st!
Spring ISD is excited to partner with the Houston Symphony and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for our annual field experience involving all 5th grade scholars in Spring ISD. Please see the attached documents:
1. Flyer from the Houston Symphony with registration information (required).
2. Principal Information Letter
All elementary campuses with Fifth Grade scholars must complete the on-line registration form no later than Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at http://www.woodlandscenter.org/education/events/fine-arts-day
Additionally, all elementary campuses must submit their bus requests at www.fieldtriprequest.com no later than Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Campuses will not be charged for buses -- the budget codes will be adjusted prior to trip departure.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Joe Clark in the Performing and Visual Arts office.
Literacy Across Disciplines offered September 21
For more information, please contact:
Instructional Services Department
281-891-6315
Mark your Calendars! Cultural Competence offered October 15 and November 5
In response to our identified needs for addressing the academic, cognitive and affective needs of our diverse student population all staff members shall attend Cultural Competence professional learning. The course objective is to help participants internalize a personal awareness of one’s own world view, communicate effectively and interact with people across cultures, departments and the organization, and lead/ coach for cultural competence. Please select one 2 hour session and register in Eduphoria.
For more information, please contact:
Instructional Services Department
281-891-6315
Hispanic Heritage Month Contest
For more information please open the attached document.
Calling all Middle and High School Social Studies Teachers: GET READY for National History Day Fair
Algebra 1 Teachers! Join RAISE: Rice Algebra Initiative for Success and Equity
Rice University’s OpenStax is developing a new, interactive, digital, Algebra 1 curriculum resource for teachers, and we are seeking interested teachers to work with us. Your role would be to review the TEKS-aligned curriculum by using it in your classrooms next year, and providing feedback to support our continuous improvement model.
Be part of the development of a new Algebra 1 digital resource from the ground up and earn a stipend of up to $1000 or more plus free professional development and implementation support in appreciation of your time and expertise.
Join our Algebra 1 learning community with teachers from across the Houston area.
If you’d like to join us in the 22-23 academic year, please fill out the Intent to Participate form. For more information regarding teacher benefits and expectations, view our teacher recruitment flier or visit https://raise.rice.edu/ for additional details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-R9L-Phyhjg0DaM9YTvOxgNsWnSsQJMv/view?usp=sharing
Do you need Carnegie Texas support?
Middle School Mathematics Teachers,
Please check out the Texas Help site from Carnegie Learning - find answers and quick reference guides to address your questions
https://www.carnegielearning.com/texas-help/educators/
Once you access the help center, click Learning Together for workbook and CL online help. Select Learning Individually for help with Mathia. Browse around and become familiar. If you have any questions, reach out to your Instructional Coach or Phonisha Hawkins, District Middle School Math Specialist phawkins@springisd.org
Lead4Ward Field Guide Access 2022-23 School Year
Lead4Ward Field Guides have been purchased for every campus. Logins are unique to each
staff member. Please follow the directions listed on the attached document. The Field Guides for Teachers succinctly organize the information teachers and PLCs need to effectively plan meaningful instruction for students and are available for: K-12 Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
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 Teache Curriculum Sneak Peeks
Math & Science 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 G/T Math Teachers, Math Coaches, Math Interventionists, and DLCs
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
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
G/T 6-Hour Required Update
For more information please contact:
Shontel Newsome, snewsome@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 September 19, 2022
Monday (September 19, 2022)
Session: Pre-K Make and Take for Assessment Domains
Audience: Pre-K Teachers
Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Tuesday (September 20, 2022)
Session: HS English Coaches Collaboration Session
Audience: High School English Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: HS Math Coaches Collaboration Session
Audience: High School Math Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: HS Science Coaches Collaborative
Audience: High School Science Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: HS Social Studies Coaches Collaborative
Audience: High School Social Studies Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: Multilingual Terrific Tuesdays! Langauge Learners are Literate! Session I
Audience: Middle School and High SchoolTeachers that serve EB students
Time: Multiple offerings
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Special Services: Strategies for Working with Angry and Aggressive Students
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Session: Special Services: Case Manager 101
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: ES ELAR Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers
Audience: Elementary School ELAR Teachers
Time: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Session: Advanced Academics Passport Supplement: 5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan - First Quarter (Session 1)
Audience: 5th Grade Math Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Special Education: Functions of Behaviors
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Middle School G/T Service Design (Math & Science)
Audience: Middle School Math and Science Teachers that serve G/T students
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday (September 21, 2022)
Session: HS English Curriculum Professional Learning Session for EOC Teachers
Audience: High School English, EOC Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: HS Science Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-EOC Session 1
Audience: High School Science, EOC Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS Math Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-EOC Session 1
Audience: High School Math, EOC Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS Social Studies Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-EOC Session 1
Audience: High School Social Studies, EOC Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: Literacy Across Disciplines (LAD 1 of 3)
Audience: Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: Multilingual WOW Wednesday
Audience: Dual Language Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Session: Elementary Math Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers 1
Audience: Elementary Math Teachers
Time: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Elementary G/T Service Design (K-2 First Quarter)
Audience: K-2 Teachers that serve G/T students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: MS SCI Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers
Audience: Middle School Science Teachers
Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Thursday (September 22, 2022)
Session: Special Education: Basic Behavior Instruction, Monitoring, and Tracking
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Session: Special Services: Behavior 101
Audience: Special Services Teachers
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Session: HS Science Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-NON-EOC Session
Audience: High School Science, NON_EOC Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS Math Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-NON-EOC Session
Audience: High School Math, NON_EOC Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS Social Studies Social Studies Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-NON-EOC Session
Audience: High School Science, NON_EOC Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: HS English Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers-NON-EOC Session
Audience: High School English, NON_EOC Teachers
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Session: Elementary Science Curriculum Professional Learning for Teachers
Audience: Elementary School Science Teachers
Time: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Elementary G/T Service Design (3rd-5th First Quarter)
Audience: Elementary Grades 3-5 Teachers that serve G/T students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Session: MS RLA Instructional Strategies & Curriculum Sneak Peek
Audience: Middle School RLA Teachers
Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Middle School G/T Service Design (ELAR and History)
Audience: Middle School ELAR and History Teachers that serve G/T students
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Elementary G/T Service Design (3rd-5th First Quarter)
Audience: Elementary Grades 3-5 Teachers that serve G/T students
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Saturday (September 23, 2022)
Session: Special Education: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Blended Learning Course
Audience: Designated Special Education staff that need REFRESHER/RENEW CERTIFICATION
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Session: Advanced Academics GT Update: We're Not In Kansas Anymore
Audience: Teachers
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: iZone Saturday Session September 24th, 2022 Full Day
Audience: IZone only
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Session: iZone Saturday Session September 24th, 2022 Half Day
Audience: IZone only
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM