Curriculum Corner
Weekly Update 06/14-06/18
Letter from MEB
Happy Wednesday!
I hope everyone is having a great break so far and that it is going very, very slowly!
I would like to thank all the staff working summer school -you all rocked it out in 5 hours (students bused, fed, organized and learning) and ran it smoothly. Special shout out to the bus garage, food service and custodial staff as well. You all were (and have been) a huge support and key to this successful start! My heart is full-thank you, thank you, thank you!
Our first Open Gym of the summer went off without a hitch-don’t forget to sign up for next week with this Smore. 😊
MEB
OPEN GYM SIGN UP FOR 06/22 & 06/24
Please use the links below to sign up for upcoming open gyms. You will need to sign up for AM and PM if you plan to stay all day.
Thank you!
SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF
Hello Special Education Department!
The long awaited Summer Open Gym schedule has arrived! Open Gyms will be in-person and have limited availability. Please use the link to secure your spot! Some things that are appropriate for you to work on during Open Gyms include:
- curricular work
- IEP data review and aligning interventions
- creating classroom materials-including visual schedules, data collection methods, IEP goal activities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10E28QpFLviSuUw0HvJs8lt-ZyRfjXpvYqa4jwpljJmY/edit?usp=sharing
See you at the JB!
Molly
KIDS: Professional Development Calendar
Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) is an observational tool designed to help teachers, administrators, families and policymakers better understand the developmental readiness of children entering kindergarten.
At this time, KIDS trainings are being offered virtually. Use the link below to view their calendar of virtual offerings. Thank you!
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/KIDS-Events.aspx
Google Presents: The Anywhere School 2021
Please join us for The Anywhere School 2021, a free online event from Google for Education, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 2-3:15 p.m. CST. During the event, you’ll:
· Hear from education leaders, IT experts, and teachers from across the globe about the impact of digitization on learners.
· Explore ways to increase educational equity and accessibility as we rebuild and help learners who have fallen behind.
· Get a sneak peek at new products designed to increase student engagement and virtual classroom safety.
· Learn how Google provides your school community with a safe, private learning environment.
Whether your students are back at school in person, still learning remotely, or a hybrid of the two, The Anywhere School 2021 will give you the tools to need to prepare for the future of learning — now.
Education has entered a new normal. Let’s make it a better one.
Register today to attend live or on your own schedule.
Library of Congress: Teaching with Primary Sources
TPS Midwest Region
Summer 2021 Professional Development Schedule
Gain knowledge and skills needed to utilize digital primary sources from the Library of Congress website, create activities and lessons that facilitate the Common Core Standards, and engage students in active learning while developing critical thinking skills and constructing knowledge. This course is self-paced and can be taken for professional development hours.
The workshops require two online Zoom meetings with lessons and activities to be completed online on your own.
- The Fundamentals of Primary Source Instruction – requires online Zoom meetings on Tuesday, June 8 (10:00-11:30) and Tuesday, July 27 (10:00 - 11:30) Central Time.
- *Advanced Primary Source Instruction -requires online Zoom meetings on Thursday, June 10 (10:00 – 11:30) and Thursday, July 29 (10:00 - 11:30) Central Time
*Please note you must complete “The Fundamentals of Primary Source Instruction” workshop before registering for “Advanced Primary Source Instruction”.
Click the link to register: https://teachingprimarysources.illinoisstate.edu/illinois-state/development/
For more information email Judy Bee, jbee@ilstu.edu
For additional opportunities:
- Danville District #118 http://www.danville118.org/for_staff
- UIUC Council on Teacher Education and College of Education LearnAway
Teaching Strategies https://teachingstrategies.com/blog/webinars/
Curriculum Department
Email: wittec@danville118.org
Website: http://www.danville.k12.il.us/
Location: 516 N. Jackson St, Danville, IL 61832, USA
Phone: 217-444-1092
Facebook: facebook.com/district118
Twitter: @district118