ACADEMIC UPDATE
Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day
January 23, 2023
Did you know?
INLINE CHOICE
STUDENT SELECTS THE CORRECT ANSWER(S) FROM ONE OR MORE DROP-DOWN MENU(S)
Could appear for the following subject area and grade level:
- MATH--Grades 3-8, EOC
- READING--Grades 3-8, EOC
- SOCIAL STUDIES--Grades 8, EOC
How to Create INLNE CHOICE Questions in Schoology?
How to Create INLINE CHOICE Questions in Eduphoria
February 8, 2023 | Reaching for the STAARS
8th Grade- This institute includes a session designed to address TEKS for teaching the Civil War and a session on resources and strategies to teach and review for the state assessment.
High School US -This institute includes a session designed to address TEKS for teaching the 1970’s to the present and a session on resources and strategies to teach and review for the state assessment.
Working with consultants, participants will learn and receive valuable content, methods, and resources. Content presentations are reinforced with practical activities which will be made available to all participants.
Saturday, February 25, 2023 | Spring ISD's Learning Fair
Friday, March 10, 2023 | Job Alike Day
New Teacher and Mentor Professional Learning Series
February 25th, In-person Session
- March 22nd, Remote Session
- April 12th, In-person Session
5:00-6:00 PM
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
High School Curriculum Sneak Peeks
Do you serve Gifted and Talented Scholars? Check out all the professional development opportunities!
February 15, 2023
Kindergarten-2nd Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
The Third Quarter's session will focus on all the instructional components of the service design with a focus on Spring G/T expectations, Spring G/T Expo, using D/C Quick, Quality, Questions, and newly identified student services in Renzulli Learning. The session will close with a depth and complexity make and take.
Registration can be accessed via Strive.
For more information contact Christin Kimball, ckimball@springisd.org
February 16, 2023
3rd-5th Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
The Third Quarter's session will focus on all the instructional components of the service design with a focus on Spring G/T expectations, Spring G/T Expo, using D/C Quick, Quality, Questions, and newly identified student services in Renzulli Learning. The session will close with a depth and complexity make and take.
For more information contact, Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
February 23, 2023
5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan
The purpose of the 5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan is to front load the current 5th grade G/T students with 6th grade concepts aligned with the TEKS. This plan also incorporates opportunities for 5th grade students to engage in critical thinking and writing skills through Quick Writes and Free Response Questions.
For more information contact Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.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.
Additional PD Opportunities
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.
Monday | January 23, 2023
Audience: Dyslexia and IDEA Teachers ONLY
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday | January 24, 2023
Audience: New Teachers
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday | January 25, 2023
Session: Monthly Collective Elementary Mathematics Meeting (January)
Audience: Elementary Mathematics Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: MS Science Coaches Collaborative
Audience: Middle School Science Instructional Coaches
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session: Google Tech Tidbits
Audience: All Teachers
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Middle School G/T Service Design (All Core Content) - THIS SESSION WILL OCCUR AT BAILEY MS
Audience: Middle School Teachers serving G/T Students
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Session: Differentiating for the G/T Learner: Supporting the Middle School G/T Service Design (All Core Content) - THIS SESSION WILL OCCUR AT CLAUGHTON MS
Audience: Middle School Teachers serving G/T Students
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday | January 26, 2023
Session: MS Social Studies Coaches' Collaborative
Audience: Middle School Social Studies Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session: MS RLA Coaches' Collaborative
Audience: Middle School RLA Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session: Multilingual Equitable Grading Practices for (Elementary) Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver Teachers
Audience: Elementary Teachers serving EL/EB students
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday | January 27, 2023
Saturday | January 28, 2023
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Session: Multilingual ELEMENTARY SIOP Day 1 Face to Face 1/28/23
Audience: Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver teachers in grades KG-12
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM