The Aviator Compass
Empowering teachers to grow EVERY child every day.
JANUARY - 2019
Introduction
Project-Based Learning
Culturally Responsive Practices
Careful planning, thoughtfulness and alliances will help educators avoid the pitfalls of Black History Month.
How do you support ELs with writing?
New Netflix short documentary on United States immigration and citizenship
TESTING UPDATES
Sycamore Community Schools Testing Calendar
Elementary Schools Testing Dates
Greene Intermediate Testing Dates
ODE has released new support documents for the AIR Assessments:
AIR Test Specifications and updated
Blueprints:
https://oh.portal.airast.org/resources/general-resources/
Other resources for Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies
Other resources for Math and ELA AIR Assessments:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Mathematics/Assessments-in-Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Opening the World and Exploring Diversity Week-end Workshop
LOCATION: Voice of America Learning Center
Our students live in a diverse world, and our classrooms offer a unique opportunity to open the world and our many voices.Join K-12 teachers, Miami faculty member, Sara Austin, and special guests as we examine our practices, explore resources for building diverse book lists, and share strategies for supporting student voices. Be a part of this important conversation.
More information: click here
Ohio Writing Project Teaching of Writing Workshop
LOCATION: Voice of America Learning Center
For over 30 years, the OWP's four-week workshop on the teaching of writing has earned consistently excellent ratings by classroom teachers and external evaluators. The focus of the workshop is on the best in contemporary theory and practice, involve active participation, and support teachers as they build skills in both teaching and writing.
More information: click here
Nancy Frey....Co-author of VISIBLE LEARNING for LITERACY April 25th, 2019
Implementing the Practices that Work Best to Accelerate Student Learning
DATE: Thursday, April 25th, 2019
TIME: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Refreshments
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Presentation
LOCATION: Fairfield Freshman School
8790 N. Gilmore Road
Fairfield, OH 45014
REGISTRATION: To register, click here for the form.
COST: Free of charge
CONTACT: Laura Griffin at griffin_l@fairfieldcityschools.com
Hamilton County ESC Professional Development Opportunities
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