Science Tidbit
June 2020
6-12 Science Professional Development Opportunities
VIRTUAL LIVE
Middle School Only for July 21, 2020
Introduction to IQWST: A training for 6th Grade teachers only.
Tue July 21st, 2020 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
This PD Introduces the initial 6th-grade IQWST unit to be introduced. Teachers will receive the Zoom link for the PD session the day before the session. Only teachers who register will be allowed to attend this session.
Introduction to IQWST: A training for 7th Grade teachers only.
Tue July 21st, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
This PD Introduces the initial 7th-grade IQWST unit to be introduced. Teachers will receive the Zoom link for the PD session the day before the session. Only teachers who register will be allowed to attend this session.
Introduction to IQWST: A training for 8th Grade teachers only.
Tue July 21st, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
This PD Introduces the initial 8th-grade IQWST unit to be introduced. Teachers will receive the Zoom link for the PD session the day before the session. Only teachers who register will be allowed to attend this session.
Middle School Only for July 27, 2020 (These are repeat sessions from July 21, 2020)
Introduction to IQWST: A training for 6th Grade teachers only.
Mon July 27th, 2020 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
THIS IS A REPEAT SESSION FROM JULY 21ST.
This PD Introduces the initial 6th-grade IQWST unit to be introduced. Teachers will receive the Zoom link for the PD session the day before the session. Only teachers who register will be allowed to attend this session.
Introduction to IQWST: A training for 7th Grade teachers only.
Mon July 27th, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
THIS IS A REPEAT SESSION FROM JULY 21ST.
This PD Introduces the initial 7th-grade IQWST unit to be introduced. Teachers will receive the Zoom link for the PD session the day before the session. Only teachers who register will be allowed to attend this session.
Introduction to IQWST: A training for 8th Grade teachers only.
Mon July 27th, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
THIS IS A REPEAT SESSION FROM JULY 21ST.
This PD Introduces the initial 8th-grade IQWST unit to be introduced. Teachers will receive the Zoom link for the PD session the day before the session. Only teachers who register will be allowed to attend this session
ON-DEMAND
Middle School Only
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Teachers will learn how to navigate the IQWST curriculum.
Creating lessons using IQWST resources
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Teachers will learn how to use resources provided by IQWST to create lessons.
Middle and High School
Part of Writing Science Assessment Items that mimic the LEAP 2025
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
In Part I of this video series, teachers will learn what to look for in a quality science assessment item. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the video anytime between now and August 15th.
Part of Writing Science Assessment Items that mimic the LEAP 2025
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
In Part II of this video series, teachers will learn about multi-dimensional items and item types. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the training anytime between now and August 15th.
Part of Writing Science Assessment Items that mimic the LEAP 2025
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
In Part III of this video series, teachers will learn how to use the practice tests released by LDOE. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the training anytime between now and August 15th.
Part of Writing Science Assessment Items that mimic the LEAP 2025
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
In the summary video of this video series, teachers will listen to Task Force members as they engage in writing an assessment item. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the training anytime between now and August 15th.
Gauging Student Progress with Exemplars (ON DEMAND: Available now until August 15th)
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Teachers will learn how to use exemplars to determine student understanding.
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Teachers will learn how to use different questioning techniques to drive instruction.
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Teachers will understand how to use a Driving Questions Board to enhance classroom instruction. This is a three-part presentation since I embedded videos from Ms. Dolph's classroom. The videos made the file size too long for one video. You will have questions along the way as you participate in the 3 part PD session.
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
New teachers will learn how to read the Louisiana Student Standards for Science. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the video anytime between now and August 15th.
High School Biology Only
Using Incremental Modeling Trackers (On-Demand lesson available now through August 15th)
Sat August 15th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Biology teachers will understand how to use incremental modeling trackers as part of the Caddo modified iHub Curriculum.