briefings.dadeschools.netbriefings.dadeschools.net/files/87832_Feb_16_PDs_1216… · Web viewworkshops provide teachers of Gifted, Advanced, and Honors courses in Grades 6-10 with

Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsOffice of Academics and Transformation

Professional Development DayFebruary 16, 2016

Department/Division Grade Level Session Title and Description Number of Openings Location

Advanced Academics 6-10

Pledge to Prepare: Pre-AP Workshops Across the CurriculumThe Pledge to Prepare: A Path to College & Career Readiness workshops provide teachers of Gifted, Advanced, and Honors courses in Grades 6-10 with targeted instructional practices and strategies needed to prepare students for middle and senior high school Advanced, Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge programs. All sessions focus on curriculum topics across all subject areas, skill development, and practical instructional methods for creating classroom environments that promote rigor and relevance in preparation for advanced level coursework. These workshops are facilitated by M-DCPS Advanced Placement teachers.

250 TERRA Environmental

Advanced Academics 10-12

Dual Enrollment Curriculum for FIU teachersThe Strategies for Teaching College Level Courses workshops are designed to enable faculty of Dual Enrollment courses taught on M-DCPS high school campuses to align instruction to that which is delivered on the university campus. The goal is to create a consistent model of instruction, course learning outcomes, and assessment across all Dual Enrollment courses. These workshops are facilitated by FIU Professors.

100 FIU

Advanced Academics K-12 Habits of Mind for Gifted StudentsThis workshop will help teachers assist students in approaching challenges wholeheartedly and learning to overcome setbacks as learning becomes more demanding. Teachers will understand that intelligence and abilities are not fixed. This workshop is facilitated by Richard D. Courtright, Ph.D., Gifted Education Research Specialist,

100 TBD

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Duke University Talent Identification Program.

Advanced Academics K-8

Cambridge Primary and Secondary I BespokeThe workshops are designed to enable faculty of Cambridge courses taught in M-DCPS a consistent model of instruction and course learning outcomes across all Cambridge courses. The workshops include gaining greater subject depth through practical activities, using resources more effectively, formative assessment, active learning, and planning for the next steps.These workshops are facilitated by Cambridge trainers.

240 TBD

Bilingual Elementary

Empowering Teachers of ELLThis PD is designed to enable participants to participate in a workshop that focuses on the needs of the ELL students. Participants will learn strategies that can be used in the classroom to better assist their student population. The participants will be looking at all available data in order to differentiate instruction. They will also collaborate and think deeper while developing lessons that are best suited for their ELL population with an emphasis on the ELD Standards.

57 Miami Lakes Educational

Bilingual Secondary

Empowering Teachers of ELLThis PD is designed to enable participants to participate in a workshop that focuses on the needs of the ELL students. Participants will learn strategies that can be used in the classroom to better assist their student population. The participants will be looking at all available data in order to differentiate instruction. They will also collaborate and think deeper while developing lessons that are best suited for their ELL population with an emphasis on the ELD Standards.

43 Miami Lakes Educational

Bilingual Elementary Best Practices in Elementary World Language InstructionThe PD is designed to enable participants to focus on the foundation and function of effective foreign language programs with educators in the field, as well as highlight the importance of maintaining strong foreign language programs at the school sites. It will enable elementary Home Language Arts teachers work collaboratively to explore components of effective instructional practices that engage learners in achieving

100 TBA

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positive learning outcomes. The format will include a guest speaker and teacher presenters from other schools.

Bilingual K-12All Foreign Languages

World LanguagesThis mini conference in collaboration with Florida International University (FIU) for all foreign language educators will emphasize the latest cutting edge research and strategies so that our students will be prepared to compete in a multilingual global society. The format will include a general session and interactive break-out sessions.

100 TBA

Career & Technical Education 9-12

Financial Industry Trends – Finance/Business TeachersA variety of Financial and Banking executives will update the business and finance teachers on new trends in the financial and banking sector as well as the professional “soft” skills students need to succeed in their careers. The teacher will be able to use this information to update their classroom instruction.

30 Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Miami Branch


STEM Industry Trends: Industry leaders from the STEM sector will talk about essential skills needed to fill the skills gap and prepare college and career ready students.

40 TBA


Career Pathways: Bridging the Gap – Transitioning from Secondary to Post Secondary: This workshop will provide strategies for secondary and postsecondary counselors and CTE instructors to aid in the improvement of schools’ graduation rate, the completion of programs of study and overcome any barriers of transitioning CTE secondary students to postsecondary programs of study at M-DCPS technical colleges and Miami Dade College. Information and activities on obtaining and preparing ALL learners for industry certification and FREE college credit will be provided.

75 TBA

Career & Technical Education 9-12 Planning for Community Engagement – Agriscience Teachers: This component is designed for CTE Agriscience Teachers and will provide the participant with the opportunity to develop strategies and practices to foster student success in ICE attainment, and Career Development and Leadership Events in their program area. In addition, participants will identify community

20 William Turner Tech Senior High School

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partners that can facilitate this goal through: field trip opportunities; providing guest speakers; hosting Career Development Events; and providing internship and mentoring opportunities through which students can apply program knowledge and earn credits toward ICE attainment in specific areas.


Hospitality & Tourism Industry Trends: – Industry leaders from the hospitality & tourism sector will talk about essential skills needed to fill the skills gap and prepare college and career ready students. Also, they will share industry trends and provide a back-of-the house tour to view the various jobs available. Teachers will glean information to share with their Academy students to enhance instruction.

40 TBA

ELA Elementary 3-5

FSA Preparation: A Deeper Look at SPADEA deeper look at using the SPADE procedure for Close Reading using complex text. Focus will be on a variety of response mechanisms and complex questions as well as how to analyze errors.

60Ruben Dario Middle

350 NW 97 AveMiami, 33172

ELA Elementary 3-5

Using Digital Resources to Enhance Instruction and Increase Student Engagement:Teachers will learn how to use the digital resources on ConnectEd to enhance and differentiate activities so that instructional targets student needs and promotes student engagement.



ELA Elementary 3-5

A Guide to Effective Intervention:Participants will use intervention decision trees to identify students in need of RtI Tier 2 intervention, understand how to use data to monitor the effectiveness of intervention, and review the components of WonderWorks.



ELA Secondary 11-12

Hitting the Target: Standards Based Instruction in the Reading Retaker ClassroomThe session will provide participants with literacy strategies and instructional practices specifically geared towards increasing the level of rigor in the 11th and 12th

Grade Reading Retakers classroom. Teachers will learn to effectively implement the curriculum in the District’s pacing guides in order to assist students in passing the State Retaker exams for FCAT 2.0 Reading and the Florida Standards Assessment.

50

Reading Retaker teachers

Rockway Middle(1 room)

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ELA Secondary 6-10

Understanding the Technology Components of the INSIDE and EDGE Reading ProgramsThe session will provide teachers with additional learning opportunities utilizing the technology components of the INSIDE and EDGE reading programs. The workshop will focus on preparing teachers to effectively implement the components of the District reading programs.

25Intensive

Reading (IR) teachers in

grades 6 to 10 with a general understanding of the INSIDE

or EDGE program

Rockway Middle(1 room)

ELA Secondary 6-12

Creating Independence through Student Owned Strategies (CRISS) Initial Training for Secondary Teachers (Day 2)Day 1 of this session is January 25, 2015. The session will provide participants with an understanding of the CRISS principles and philosophy which highlight the research-based components of effective teaching and learning. Teachers will effectively learn to implement: the author’s craft (how authors structure their writing) techniques for teaching students to identify the main idea through teacher and student examples. learning strategies as organizational formats and forms of note taking to use once students master finding the main idea. writing strategies, both formal and informal, that can be applied to all content areas. vocabulary strategies to encompass learning concepts and word meanings using word maps, charts, writing, and discussion.

30

Secondary ELA and Reading

teachers

TBA

(1 room)

Mathematics 3-5 Mathematics FSA Essentials: Grades 3-5Professional Development session is designed to provide Intermediate Grade Math Teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the elementary level. Teachers will study the grade level Mathematics Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be

90 Ruben Daio Middle (Tentative)

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assessed in the assessment items for the standard.

Mathematics 6-8

Florida Standards Assessment Essentials: Grades 6-8This professional development session is designed to provide grades 6-8 math teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the middle grades level. Teachers will study the grade level FSA Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed with the assessment items for the standard.

90

TBA

Edcite: Creating Tech-Enhanced Math Assignments-Grades 6-8This professional development session is designed to provide grades 6-8 math teachers opportunities to learn how to build interactive, tech-enhanced assignments, create tech-enhanced questions or choose from an item bank, create classes, find assignments created by other teachers, and share assignments in the interactive library.

30 TBA

Mathematics 9-12

FSA EOC Assessment Essentials – Algebra 1This Professional Development session is designed to provide Algebra 1 teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the level of rigor of the FSA Algebra 1 EOC Assessments. Teachers will examine the Algebra 1 Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed in the assessment items for the standard.

30 Coral Gables SHS

Mathematics 9-12

FSA EOC Assessment Essentials – Algebra 2This Professional Development session is designed to provide Algebra 2 teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the level of rigor of the FSA Algebra 2 EOC Assessments. Teachers will examine the Algebra 2 Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed in the assessment items for the standard.

30

Mathematics 9-12 FSA EOC Assessment Essentials – GeometryThis Professional Development session is designed to provide Geometry teachers opportunities to examine

30 Coral Gables SHS

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and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the level of rigor of the FSA Geometry EOC Assessments. Teachers will examine the Geometry Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed in the assessment items for the standard.

Mathematics 9-12

Promoting Student Engagement, Progress, and Achievement through Algebra Nation – Algebra 1This professional development will empower educators with the skills, strategies, and assessments they need to ensure that this online resource is used effectively to promote student achievement. Teachers will receive essential training on how to effectively implement this powerful Algebra 1 MAFS test preparation resource in order to improve student academic success.

30 Coral Gables SHS

Mathematics 9-12

Promoting Student Engagement, Progress, and Achievement through Algebra Nation – Algebra 2This professional development will empower educators with the skills, strategies, and assessments they need to ensure that this online resource is used effectively to promote student achievement. Teachers will receive essential training on how to effectively implement this powerful Algebra 2 MAFS test preparation resource in order to improve student academic success.

30 Coral Gables SHS

Mathematics 9-12

Carnegie Learning Best Practices This professional development will empower Carnegie implementation educators with the skills, and strategies they need to ensure that online and textbook resources are used effectively to promote student achievement. Teachers will receive essential training on how to effectively utilize Student Assignment and Skills Practice resources as well as LanSchool.

30 TBD

Mathematics 9-12

Agile Mind Best Practices This professional development will empower Agile Mind implementation educators with the skills, strategies they need to ensure that online and textbook resources are used effectively to promote student achievement.

30 TBD

Physical Education and Health Literacy - Secondary

6-12 Physical Education and AHA CPR Guidelines which will introduce the 2015 new Basic Life Support Guidelines and requirements. The U of M School of Medicine will provide instruction in Concussion and

350 TBD

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Sport Safety.

Physical Education and Health Literacy - Elementary K-5

Elementary Physical Education Instructional Strategies that will focus on the fitness components of Muscular Strength and Endurance through age appropriate activities for elementary school students.

350 TBD

Physical Education and Health Literacy - JROTC 9-12

JROTC Curriculum Updates – FIU ROTC will provide instructional strategies to assist with the use of the curriculum manager and evaluation topics

50 FIU - Tamiami

Physical Education and Health Literacy - Driver Education 9-12

2016 Driver Education Conference – this conference is sponsored by the Slosberg Foundation and is open to all driver education teachers in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

25 Boca Raton

Science K-1

Science Grades K-1 STEM Session 4This professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from quarter 4 Pacing Guides including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, and unwrapping standards.

30Miami SHS

2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135

Science 2

Science Grades 2 STEM Session 4This professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from quarter 4 Pacing Guides including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, and unwrapping standards.

30Miami SHS


Science 3


30Miami SHS


Science 4


30Miami SHS


Science 5 Science Grade 5 STEM Session 4This professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from quarter 4 Pacing Guides including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on

30 Miami SHS 2450 SW 1ST Street

Miami, FL 33135

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activities, STEM 4.0 lesson integration and Essential Lab refresh with Florida Standards and FCAT 2.0 supplemental support, and unwrapping standards.

Science 6

Science – Grade 6 STEM Q3This interactive, inquiry-based professional development at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference is intended to provide teachers with tools and strategies for effective science teaching and learning that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will learn to incorporate reading strategies aligned to implementation of Florida Standards, deepen science content knowledge and pedagogy relative to Science FCAT 2.0 standards and item specifications, and integrate STEM competitions.

30Miami SHS


Science 7


30Miami SHS


Science 8


30Miami SHS


Science Physical Science

Science - Physical Science (STEM Q3-Q4) RepeatThis professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from the pacing guides in quarter 3 and quarter 4, including instructional strategies and resources,


Miami, FL 33135

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modeling of hands-on activities, unwrapping of standards, and data analysis of QSBA Pre-test.

Science Biology

Science - Biology (STEM Q3-Q4) RepeatThis professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from the pacing guides in quarter 3 and quarter 4, including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, unwrapping of standards, and data analysis of the Biology EOC and MYA. The session will also include the new HOT lab refresh with Florida Standards integration with EOC assessment-like question support.

25Miami SHS


Science Chemistry

Science - Chemistry (STEM Q3-Q4) RepeatThis professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from the pacing guides in quarter 3 and quarter 4, including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, unwrapping of standards, and data analysis of QSBA Pre-test.

25Miami SHS


Science Physics

Science - Physics (STEM Q3-Q4) RepeatThis professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from the pacing guides in quarter 3 and quarter 4, including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, unwrapping of standards, and data analysis of QSBA Pre-test.

25Miami SHS


Science 6-8

Science – Middle School Leaders Discourse #3This interactive dialogue at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will engage science department chairpersons in collaborative activities that support teaching and learning in classrooms that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The workshop sessions will include resources for science department chairpersons to provide resources and strategies to support teaching and learning, professional development opportunities to improve classroom instruction, data analysis, lesson planning, integration of standards for reteach, inquiry, vertical and horizontal curricula alignment.

70Miami SHS


Science 9-12 Science Leaders Instructional Discourse HS WS 3Interactive, standards based (NGSSS) session at the


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DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference focusing on: science leadership development; vertical and horizontal department planning; instructional best practices, including inquiry, hands-on project implementation, research integration, data analysis, assessment, technology integration, and Florida Standards application. The session will also include the new HOT lab refresh with Florida Standards integration with EOC assessment-like question support.

Miami, FL 33135

ScienceSTEM Initiative K – 12

STEM School Designation (1/2 day sessions)Interactive session at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference that exposes administration to the M-DCPS STEM School Designation program, process and 2015-16 rubric.

50Miami SHS


Science K – 5

Code.org for Elementary TeachersScience teachers of grades K through 5 will learn some of the basic concepts of computer science, to include following set procedures, critical thinking and problem solving. Teachers will have the ability to learn and practice the skill of debugging code, coding loops and advanced loops, and coding conditional statements. This training will allow teachers to more effectively implement the Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals courses in their classrooms.

25Miami SHS


Performing Arts: Music Gr5/all music

Rock Odyssey: This professional development session is for 5th grade classroom teachers and music teachers whose students will be attending the Learning Through the Arts Rock Odyssey production at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. It supports the 5 th grade Reading/Language Arts and Music curriculum.

250 Arsht Center

Performing Arts: Music 4-12

Strings Teaching Methods and Techniques: Teachers will review and practice the fundamentals of teaching beginning strings. Workshop will cover concepts such as bow hold, strings, posture, bowing technique, pizzicato, and maintenance issues.

50 West Miami MS


Jazz Band Rehearsal Techniques: Teachers will be exposed to varied rehearsal techniques that can be implemented into the middle and high school jazz band classroom. Topics will include sound balance, style, time, and other jazz band related concepts that support music learning in the jazz ensemble.

50 Coral Park SHS

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Aural Learning and Composition for Band: This workshop will expose ways to incorporate aural music lessons into the instrumental music classroom and focus on supporting the existing music curricula goals through varied music learning approaches. The session will include hands on time for teachers to plan lessons, test their lessons with peers at the workshop, and evaluate their strategies.

50 West Miami MS

Performing Arts: Dance K-12

Young Patronesses of the Opera Teacher Workshop: YPO has held a Teachers' Workshop in the Fall, which trains over 100 Miami-Dade County music teachers from public, private and parochial on how to broaden a child's horizon by exposing them to opera in the classroom. We work closely with MDCS to offer a quality program. Teachers are taught to incorporate valuable lessons in history, literature, theater, creative and critical writing, as well as music appreciation through opera.

50 Arsht Center

Performing Arts: Theatre K-12

Dance: Strategies, Techniques, & FlamencoThis professional development session will review dance techniques and include a presentation from Hispanic Flamenco Dance company on flamenco techniques.

50 Hialeah High

Visual Arts K-12

Theatre: Strategies & Techniques in Improvisations: This professional development session will review theatre techniques with a focus on improvisations. The session will include a presentation from from professional speakers from community based organizations and hands-on participation.

50 Ocean Bank Center for Ed. Materials

Visual Arts K-12

Reclaim & Recycle:This professional development session will introduce teachers to strategies to think out of the box by using recycled and reclaimed materials. Participants will have an opportunity to create artwork using materials house at the center with a STEAM focus.

30 FIU Frost Art Museum

Visual Arts K-12

Exploring the Environment & Art: STEAMThis professional development session will introduce teachers to STEAM strategies in the visual arts classroom. Participants will have an opportunity to work with renowned artist Xavier Cortada and techniques and strategies in science and the visual arts.

40 David Lawrence K-8 Center

Instructional Technology 10th ELA Digital Convergence: Tips and Tools for a Blended Classroom

25 Center for International Education: A Cambridge

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)This interactive, hands-on session will expose 10th

grade English/Language Arts instructors to technology tools they can implement to further enhance their instructional delivery while increasing student engagement and achievement with a new pedagogical skill set.

andiTech@Thomas A. Edison

Educational Center

Instructional Technology 6 – 8

iPrep.Math Planning for Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Assessing for Learning

BYODThis interactive, hands-on session will allow participants to plan and share best practices using the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) Digital PBL Planning Tool. Teachers will also generate Carnegie Learning MATHia software reports through the Teacher Tool Kit to assess student learning and plan for data-driven intervention and enrichment teacher-led workshops.

100 Miami Springs Senior High School


Robotics: FLL@theFair for FLL CoachesThis interactive, hands-on session is designed to support FIRST Lego League (FLL) team coaches as they work toward participating in the FLL@theFair event. It will provide information on all aspects of FLL@theFair as well as information about FLL competition in general and about EV3 coding. Participants should bring their team binder to share best practices, ask questions, and collaborate with other coaches so that they can bring information back to help their teams prepare for the Fair.

25 Sylvania Heights Elementary School


Robotics: VEX IQ@theFair for VexIQ CoachesThis interactive session is designed to support new VEXIQ team coaches as they work toward participating in the VEXIQ@theFair event. It will provide information on all aspects of VEXIQ@theFair as well as information about VEXIQ competition and coding. Participants should bring their team binder to share best practices, ask questions, and collaborate with other coaches so that they can bring information back to help their teams prepare for the Fair.

25 Citrus Grove Middle School

Instructional Technology 3 – 8 Integrating Mathematics Technology into the Curriculum

BYOD

25 TBA

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This interactive session will uncover the power and potential of Reflex Math and Gizmos Math through blended learning activities. Participants will use mobile technology to explore innovative teaching and learning. They will learn how to incorporate rigorous assignments aligned with the Florida Standards and expectations. Teachers will create a digital blended learning assignment that includes two or more digital resources along with a performance task that supports effective student demonstration of learning. Participants will capitalize on the universal design features embedded in Reflex Math and Math Gizmos to create pathways for all students to answer high-level essential questions and meet learning objectives.

Instructional Technology K – 5

Integrating Literacy Technology into the Curriculum

BYODThis interactive session will uncover the power and potential of myON Reader and McGraw-Hill Wonders through blended learning activities. Participants will use mobile technology to experience innovative teaching and learning and learn how to incorporate rigorous assignments aligned with the Florida Standards and expectations. Teachers will create a blended learning assignment that includes two or more digital resources along with a performance task that supports effective student demonstration of learning. Participants will capitalize on the universal design features embedded in MyON Reader and McGraw-Hill Wonders to create pathways for all students to answer high-level essential questions and meet learning objectives.

25 TBA

Instructional Technology6 – 12

Edgenuity: Guide to Program SuccessBYOD

The Guide to Program Success introduces educators to the essential skills needed to utilize Edgenuity effectively in their classrooms. During this session, participants will have access to freely explore the Edgenuity LMS and courses. Educators will interact with Edgenuity's curriculum in a hands-on training environment to manage student accounts, learn how to view student work and provide feedback, group

25 TBA

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students into sections for monitoring, explore sample student data, including coursework and progress and understand key reports in the Edgenuity LMS for monitoring student progress.

Instructional Technology9 – 12(iPrep

Academies)

Blended LearningBYOD

This interactive session will provide opportunities for educators to use the Florida Standards to develop lessons that incorporate a variety of technology, digital media, high yield instructional strategies, and differentiated learning activities. In addition, an introduction to a variety of Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies will be shared allowing participants to create content that can be utilized for instruction and demonstration purposes.

25 TBA


The Power of Digital Media: Spotlight on StrategiesBYOD

Are you looking for creative ways to easily and effectively integrate Discovery Education (DE) resources in your class? This hands-on, interactive session will provide participants to explore the popular series “Spotlight on Strategies”. Teachers will walk away with classroom-ready tips and tricks for integrating DE media.

25 TBA


Teaching Writing: Consume, Critique, Produce A Framework for Rigorous Instruction

BYODIn this interactive session, participants will engage in various activities that will deepen their understanding of rigorous writing instruction which aligns with the English Language Arts Florida Standards, specifically to Opinion Writing. Participants will grasp the concepts of Consume, Critique, Produce (CCP), a writing framework that will strengthen instruction and promote deeper thinking in a writing workshop.

25 TBA

Instructional Technology 6 – 12 Digital Convergence: OneDrive, OneNote, ClassNotebook

BYODThis hands-on session will allow participants to use their tablets to explore the features of OneDrive,

25 Center for International Education: A Cambridge

andiTech@Thomas A. Edison

Educational Center

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OneNote, and ClassNotebook. Participants will learn how to manage, store, and share their classroom files through OneDrive. In addition, participants will get an understanding of how to organize, manage, and share information using OneNote. Finally, participants will develop their own interactive digital notebooks that can be shared with students and other educators using ClassNotebook.


Increasing Digital Citizenship Among School Staff, Students and Community Stakeholders

BYODThis interactive session will help participants prepare students for success in a technology-driven society which is critical for their future. Participants will examine strategies that enhance technological proficiency, security, privacy, intellectual property, personal protection, appropriate permissions, personal brands, and netiquette. It will equip students with the resources needed to act responsibly, efficiently and effectively; resources that will enable students to utilize information technology well in order to engage in society, participate in government and sustain a high quality of life.

25 TBA


Introduction to ExploreLearning Gizmos for Science Teachers

BYODThis interactive session will feature the online simulations that drive conceptual understanding in Mathematics and Science. Participants will be able to access and navigate the ExploreLearning website, build the Teacher’s Home Page to match their teaching assignment, identify Gizmos relevant to their teaching practice, learn how to use Gizmos in a variety of teaching and learning scenarios, assess student learning with Gizmos, provide students with access to Gizmos; and learn how to use Gizmos on student tablets, Promethean Boards, and with the ActivInspire software.

25 TBA

Instructional TechnologyK – 5ELA

Utilizing i-Ready Reading Data to Guide Small-Group Instruction

BYOD

25 TBA

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This hands-on session will provide participants will multiple experiences to interact with various i-Ready reports including the Class Profile, Instructional Grouping and Growth Monitoring. Using the results of the second Diagnostic Assessment, teachers and leaders will practice grouping students and tailoring instruction, planning effectively, and engaging differentiated instruction using i-Ready resources. The session will include a review of the i-Ready Instruction component with a focus on accessing key data reports. Participants will develop strategies to monitor student progress, differentiate instruction, and create consistent program use. Instructional strategies will be aligned to research-based, best-practices and core program/intervention resources.


Promethean’s Foundations CourseBYOD

This interactive session provides participants with an understanding of the basic tools and capabilities of the ActivInspire software, providing them with a foundation to build their knowledge of the software and its applications in the classroom. In addition, they will receive step-by-step, hands-on instruction and integrated examples. It will include a brief demonstration of Promethean’s newest software, ClassFlow.

25 TBA

Instructional Technology

K – 12Promethean’s Intermediate Course

BYODThis interactive session will provide participants with a deeper understanding of features and capabilities of the ActivInspire software. It will provide participants with a firm understanding of how to continue integrating its application in the classroom. Participants will receive step-by-step, hands-on instruction and integrated curricular examples.

25 TBA

Student Services K-Adult Student Services Mini-Conference: “What You Do Matters!”

This full day annual conference provides professional learning opportunities for all Student Services personnel including school counselors, school social

800 Coral Park Senior High School

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workers, TRUST Specialists, CAP Advisors, Success Coaches, PBS Coaches, School Psychologists, and EBD Clinical Staff. A wide variety of M-DCPS and community-based presenters will train participants in addressing the whole child, including personal/social, and academic domains.

Early Childhood Programs PreK Technology: Imagine LearningDesigned to help teachers with implementation and program features, including lessons and reports.

30 TBA

Early Childhood Programs Pre-K The VPK Classroom: Segments of the Day ( 2 sessions)Designed to help teachers integrate best practices into daily routines and the components of the Scholastic Curriculum throughout the day.

60 TBA

Early Childhood Programs Pre-K Teaching Strategies GOLD: Inter-rater ReliabilityDesigned to increase the accuracy and consistency of on-going observational assessment decisions and improve planning based on student needs.

50 TBA

Early Childhood Programs Pre-K Data Driven Instructional Decisions in the VPK ClassroomDesigned to help teachers understand how to use data to impact early learners and student achievement, including how assessments connect to VPK standards and Kindergarten readiness; and strategies that support a quality VPK program.

30 TBA

Early Childhood Programs Pre-K Oral Language and Vocabulary Development in Early ChildhoodDesigned to provide participants with multisensory strategies and best practices for promoting Oral Language and Vocabulary Development in Early Childhood.

30 TBA

Early Childhood Programs Pre-K VPK Assessment, Standards, Instructional Implications, and Phonological Awareness State-Mandated Professional Development for Providers on Probation ( POP)Designed to help teachers better understand how to effectively impact Kindergarten readiness.

25 TBA

Early Childhood Programs Head Start Phonological AwarenessDesigned to provide participants with a variety of strategies to improve phonological awareness instruction. Participants will work with Dr. Judy Cohen,

25 Tropical ES

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co-creator of the Wright Skills curriculum.Early Childhood Programs Head Start CPR/First Aid Certification

Designed to provide participants with the skills to perform CPR, and First Aid. Participants will receive their certification from the American Heart Association.

20 at each location

North: TBASouth: TBA

Early Childhood Programs Head Start Math/ScienceDesigned to provide participants a variety of multi-sensory activities to promote science and problem-solving skills. Participants will learn best practices for incorporating math and science into their daily routine.

30 at each location

North: TBASouth: TBA

Early Childhood Programs Early Head Start

Infant and Toddler CPR/First Aid Certification designed to provide participants with the skills to perform CPR, and First Aid. Participants will receive their certification from the American Heart Association.

30 United Way Center for Excellence

Early Childhood Programs Pre-K SPED Transition to Kindergarten for Pre-K SPED Teachers:Participants will understand the guidelines, procedures, and requirements for IEPs and Assessments related to transitioning students from a Pre-K SPED to a Kindergarten Program.

195 13 Locations –TBA (Each one instructed at a school in the area assigned to each Pre-K

SPED Staffing Specialist)

Early Childhood Programs Pre-K SPED The HighScope Educational Approach for Pre-K SPED Paraprofessionals:Participants will understand the 5 components of Active Learning and how to design and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

25 TBA - North

Early Childhood Programs Pre-K SPED The HighScope Educational Approach for Pre-K SPED Paraprofessionals:Participants will understand the 5 components of Active Learning and how to design and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

25 TBA - South

Early Childhood Programs Kindergarten Transforming Early Childhood Community Systems (TECCS) Miami Project:Designed to train selected Kindergarten teachers in data collection using the Early Development Instrument(EDI) for the purpose of engaging communities and stakeholders in actionable planning and improvement activities.

300(100 at each

location)

Miami Carol City SHS (North)Miami Jackson SHS (Central)

Miami Southridge SHS (South)

ESE Paraprofessionals Differentiated Instruction for Paraprofessionals 45 FDLRS-South @ JRE Lee

Ed. Ctr.ESE Para

professionalsAccommodations: Dealing with Differences for Paraprofessionals

45 FDLRS-South @ Robert Renick Ed. Ctr

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ESEK-12

Plan for Writing with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 25 FDLRS-South @ Robert

Renick Ed.Ctr.

ESE K-12 Assistive Technology (AT) in the Classroom 50 Neva King Cooper Ed. Ctr.

ESE6-12

Disability/Awareness Through English and Language Arts 25 FDLRS-South @ JRE Lee

Ed. Ctr.

ESE K-12Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) and ACCESS Points (Central Location) 147 Miami Jackson Senior High

ESEK-12 Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) and

ACCESS Points (Central Location) 74 Miami Lakes Middle (Auditorium)

ESEK-12 Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) and

ACCESS Points (Central Location) 118 South Miami Senior High

ESE K-8Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Refresher: A review of physical restraint and crisis management techniques 150 Ruth Owens Kruse

ESE 6-12Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Refresher: A review of physical restraint and crisis management techniques 50 Barbara Goleman Senior

ESE K-12

E/BD Paraprofessional Training – North: An understanding of the role an responsibilities of paraprofessionals who work with students with E/BD; understand the nature and needs of students with E/BD

35 Miami Carol City Senior

ESE K-12

E/BD Paraprofessional Training – South: An understanding of the role an responsibilities of paraprofessionals who work with students with E/BD; understand the nature and needs of students with E/BD

35 Coral Cables Senior

ESE K-12

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategies for Teachers in General Education and Resource Room Classrooms. 40 Palm Springs Middle School

ESE K-12 Effective Bell-to-Bell Instruction in the IND Classroom 50 Miami Springs Senior High School

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ESE– SLD/Inclusion 9-12 Best Practices for Inclusive Instruction* 40 Hialeah Senior High School

ESE – SLD/Inclusion 9-12 Best Practices for Inclusive Instruction* 40 Braddock Senior High School

ESE – Florida Inclusion Network 9-12 Co-Teaching Structures for Inclusion * 50 Killian Senior High School

ESE – SLD/Inclusion 9-12 ESE 101* 80 Sunset Senior High School

ESEPhysical and Occupational Therapy

School-Based Physical and Occupational Therapy 60 TBA

ESE K-12 IEP 101 60 TBA

ESE Administrators/Elementary ESE 101 Next Steps For Administrators 50 TBA

ESE Administrators/ Secondary ESE 101 Next Steps For Administrators 50 TBA

ESESchool

Psychologists K-12

Advanced Interpretation of the WISC-V 200 Robert Morgan Educational Center

ESE EBD TeachersDetermining Rigorous Standardized Instruction in an EBD Classroom 50 TBA

ESE/FIU Center for Children and Families

General Education Teachers

Best Practice Classroom strategies for ADHD Students 100 TBA

Office of Professional Development and Evaluation

K-12New and early

career educators

MINT - Purposeful Assessment of Learning 25 Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior


K-12New and early

career educators

MINT - Maximizing Student Engagement 25 Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior


K-12New and early

career educators

MINT - Transform Teaching and Learning with Centers-Based Instruction

25 John A. Ferguson Senior High School

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Elementary (K-5)New and early

career educators

MINT – iRead, iWrite, iThink Fluency (K-5) 25 John A. Ferguson Senior High School


K-12New and early

career educators

MINT – Differentiated Instruction 25 Center for Professional Learning

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Documents

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