An overview of the Solo Software Program and Assisted Technology including text reader, graphic organizer, word prediction, and talking word processor. The purpose is to familiarize teachers with the software currently available in the elementary buildin
Performance Tracker is designed for leadership in curriculum and assessment to look at a variety of ways to access reports from the district level, school level, class level, and down to the individual student. During this training, we also focus on the
Learn the basic components of a grant. Write, critique, evaluate and award a sample grant. Learn the life of a grant from beginning writing stages to the award process and implementation stage.
This is an introduction to Boardmaker Plus and its features including how to make a button, features on the tool bar, finding symbols and using symbolate.
You must bring your Boardmaker Plus software and manual with you to the training.
Performance Tracker is designed for leadership in curriculum and assessment to look at a variety of ways to access reports from the district level, school level, class level, and down to the individual student. During this training, we also focus on the
This make and take workshop will explore and practice the features available in Boardmaker Plus. Collaborate and create activities you can take with you. You must ring your Boardmaker with you.
Performance Tracker is designed for leadership in curriculum and assessment to look at a variety of ways to access reports from the district level, school level, class level, and down to the individual student. During this training, we also focus on the
CPI training provides staff with basic preventative techniques and methods of defusing disruptive and assaultive students while maintaining personal safety. Participants will learn to use verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques and safe physical i
Smart Lesson Developer Certification classes include 3 days of on-site training with SMART on Lesson Development beginner and intermediate and Student Response system. This also includes 8 online courses and assessments of skills. Attendance all 5 days
Using the newly created standards-based curriculum maps and the newly adopted textbook series, teachers will create lessons for the second week of school that address the standards and are rich with literacy.
Review of the "key points" of the CPI program. This refresher is required to maintain certification. Open ONLY to staff who have had CPI training within the last 12-18 months. Stipend/salary credit will be given only to those who are required to be CPI
In this interactive session, participants will learn practical ways of supporting students with Autism Spectrum labels and other disabilities within a general education classroom.
RPS Staff will learn the importance of pushing beyond access and participa
This course is intended for individuals who have knowledge of PBIS Universal Systems and are interested in learning what PBIS "looks like" at Tier 2. A continuum of interventions will be presented. Participants will leave with the necessary tools to pa
This course is intended for individuals with no prior training in PBIS. Participants will gain an understanding of the philosophy behind PBIS as well as an understanding of Universal/Building wide systems developed under the PBIS framework.
This 2 day session, staff will work collaboratively to identify course standards tied to the Common Core State Standards and develop/revise a curriculum map to provide a framework for instructing the class. Curriculum materials will be reviewed and teach
This 3 day workshop will introduce teachers to the basics of action research. Participants will develop an action research project based on their own curriculum.
In this interactive session, participants will learn how to give all students, including those with significant disabilities, access to the literate community.
To train RPS205 staff strategies for including and supporting students with disabilities in re
This session is intended for PBIS Teams only. Never have time to meet and get things done? Bring your team together for 2 hours of uninterrupted planning time. Create your PBIS Implementation Plan for the year and work out all the details with the supp
Interested in simple techniques to make your classroom run smoothly? Participants will walk away with numerous easily implemented classroom management techniques. A portion of this session will include make and take so that participants leave with class
This 3 day workshop participants will be introduced to how to use writing to aid in comprehension, fluency, vocabulary acquisition and concept attainment.
This workshop is an introduction to crisis prevention that emphasizes early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing or managing disruptive behavior. Participants will learn to defuse disruptive behaviors using verbal de-escalation strategies.
ECERS-R is the Illinois State Classroom assessment system that scores classroom teachers on their physical classroom space, staff-child interactions, as well as staff-staff interactions. Many tips will be given to Early Childhood staff on how to best ach
Smart Certified Interactive Teacher Certification classes include 2 days of on-site training with Smart Board Level 2 and Smart Suite Software. This also includes 8 online courses and assessments of skills. Attendance all 5 days is required. Attendees
This workshop discusses what self-harming behavior is, its risk factors, warning signs and evidence based treatments. Participants will learn the differences between self-harm and suicidal gestures and attempts.
This workshop will discuss the basics of bullying, cyber bullying and sexting. Participants will gain knowledge on current statistics, how to recognize, refuse and report all types of bullying and the importance of bystanders. The workshop will also dis
Staff will review and enhance CAPA program guide. The session will incorporate hands-on review of the current guide, investigation of other arts school resources and discussions to build an effective instructional structure for a rigorous arts program.
Staff will review and enhance CAPA programming by further developing standards based coursework, create formative assessments, and identify both school and community educational resources to support student development in the arts. The session will incor
This workshop will create awareness, literacy, expression of feelings, and understanding that people have differing emotions in similar situations. Recognizing conflict is a natural and inevitable result of human interactions. Learn conflict resolution
(4 Sessions) Review the revised Standards Based Curriculum and Common Core Priorities and refine District quarterly assessments adding a performance based component to each assessment.
At this 4-day session, staff will work collaboratively to identify course standards tied to the Common Core State Standards and develop/revise a curriculum map to provide a framework for instructing the class. Curriculum materials will be reviewed and te
At this 4-day session, staff will work collaboratively to identify course standards tied to the Common Core State Standards and develop/revise a curriculum map to provide a framework for instructing the class. Curriculum materials will be reviewed and te
Teacher will analyze the similarities and differences between the Common Core Standards and the Illinois Learning Standards. This information will be used to develop the curriculum for full Common Core instruction. If time allow
Attendees will learn key information regarding assessments, and utilizing formative and summative assessments effectively in their classrooms and as decision making tools for their teams. Instruction will be given through large group delivery and facilit
This workshop will train how the brain is impacted by trauma. Trauma, such as abuse and neglect are the reason a majority of 1000 children are in foster care in this area. There are special educational, mental health, and social/emotional needs that mus
Staff will review and enhance CAPA integration model by reviewing effective models, identifying methods, resources, and professional growth options needed for implementation. The session will include a review of current guidelines, group discussions of a
This workshop will discuss the work of Jean Kilbourne, who is an author, speaker, and filmmaker internationally recognized for her work on the image of women in advertising. Jean Kilbourne's film looks at a range of new print and television advertisement
This training will give examples of how to embed literacy into the everyday routine in the EC classroom. This includes using your walls as teaching tools, carving out time in your day for small group literacy and fun and engaging large group literacy les
As indicated by the on-going District alignment process, teachers will improve existing teacher-authored Language Arts "Power Standards" by addressing speaking and listening skills, and by addressing high level skills with key words such as interpret, ana
Staff will work collaboratively to develop Document Based Questions which focus on Rockford History. Document Based Questions teach students how to read carefully, think critically and write effectively to convey a position regarding their interpretation
Attendees will learn key information regarding assessments, and analyzing formative and summative assessments effectively in their classrooms and as decision making tools for their teams. Instruction will be given through large group delivery and facilit
This workshop will provide information and resources to help children of incarcerated parents and will share activities and resources for families to stay connected during incarceration, materials for the family to prepare for their loved ones to re-enter
This workshop is a model for understanding yourself and others based on your personality temperament. The colors of orange, green, blue and gold are used to differentiate the four central personality styles. Each of us has a combination of these True Co
During this 2 session training - Staff will review the working draft pacing guide of the new course, learn basic movement and dance steps, discuss strategies for the classroom and identify resources to build student skills in the classroom.
Teacher will analyze the similarities and differences between the Common Core Standards and the Illinois Learning Standards. This information will be used to develop the curriculum for full Common Core instruction. If time allow
Training on structural transformation of curriculum that will allow for future alignment to Common Core Literacy Standards and/or College Readiness Standards. Training for staff on vertical and diagonal alignment of curriculum and literacy in content are
CPI training provides staff with basic preventative techniques and methods of defusing disruptive and assaultive students while maintaining personal safety. Participants will learn to use verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques and safe physical i
Participants will deepen their understanding of how to teach and reach gifted and talented students. This seminar, developed by the ISBE, is a 45 hour course of study. The training consists of 15 hours face to face participation and 30 hours of work on
This workshop will train how to identify parents with low literacy skills and learn constructive techniques to address this issue in a sensitive manner to help parents become more involved with their child's education and will help parents connect with Th
Everyday Math is a supplemental math curriculum used by the EC Department. In these training sessions, EC staff will be trained on how to utilize various components of the curriculum and embed them in everyday routines, including arrival, large and small
This workshop will discuss youth violence, risk factors for perpetration of violence, identify various types of violence, provide national and local statistics, identify risk factors associated with violence exposure, common reactions to violence by youth
This workshop will create awareness, literacy, expression of feelings, and understanding that people have differing emotions in similar situations. Recognizing conflict is a natural and inevitable result of human interactions. Learn conflict resolution
Participants will read about, investigate, discuss and reflect on Dabrowski's concepts of over-excitabilities and positive disintegration. Teachers will identify how intensities manifest at different developmental levels. Teachers will learn to understa
This workshop will discuss the common psychiatric disorders treated in children and adolescents, suicide risks and prevention, characteristics and prevention of runaways and throwaways, the impact of domestic violence and how to interact with youth and fa
This workshop will develop an understanding of the effects of substance abuse on adolescent development, be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance use, and understand the impact that alcoholism and other substance abuse has on systems such
David Carson, Dean of Social Studies and CTE Curriculum
Staff will be provided the opportunity to continue the development of the curriculum map for a two semester, cross grade career exploration and student success course. In addition to developing the curriculum map, time will be spent developing assessment
Teacher will analyze the similarities and differences between the Common Core Standards and the Illinois Learning Standards. This information will be used to develop the curriculum for full Common Core instruction. If time allows, we will also work on
Classroom management begins with proper space planning and arrangement. In this training, Early Childhood staff will learn ways to prevent behaviors through planning their classroom space. Various strategies will be discussed for dealing with difficult
This workshop will focus on both the content standards and the standards for mathematical practice in the Common Core Standards. Teachers will participate in some activities that will help them understand the higher level of rigor in the Common Core Stan
To evaluate and adjust the working document that clearly defines Rockford Public Schols Elementary Literacy Curriculum (inclusive of all State and Common Core).
Attendees will learn key skills and objectives to creating writing assessments that can be utilized as both an instructional tool and measure of performance. Instruction will be delivered through large group instruction and facilitated small group work.
This communication tool allows for communication for staff in the Administration Building only. Staff will be able to communicate within the Administration Building.
This communication tool allows for communication for staff in the Administration Building only. Staff will be able to communicate within the Administration Building.
This class focuses on the full version of Outlook not the web version. Limited to staff with access to non-web version of Outlook. Staff will be able to communicate information with parents and peers.
To evaluate and adjust the working document that clearly defines Rockford Public Schols Elementary Literacy Curriculum (inclusive of all State and Common Core).
Teacher will analyze the similarities and differences between the Common Core Standards and the Illinois Learning Standards. This information will be used to develop the curriculum for full Common Core instruction. If time allow
CPI training provides staff with basic preventative techniques and methods of defusing disruptive and assaultive students while maintaining personal safety. Participants will learn to use verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques and safe physical i
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
To evaluate and adjust the working document that clearly defines Rockford Public Schols Elementary Literacy Curriculum (inclusive of all State and Common Core).
What is proficient? What samples are acceptable for children's portfolios? These questions and more will be addressed in this training. Work Sampling is our assessment system for the Early Childhood Program. Staff wishing to come to refresh their know
For this new class, Common Core Standards aligned instructional units will be developed to challenge and support students in areas of the Language Arts in preparation for honors English in high school.
For this new class, Common Core Standards aligned instructional units will be developed to challenge and support students in areas of the Language Arts in preparation for honors English in high school.
MS teachers newly assigned to teach Language! will participate in a hands-on training providing a program overview and participation in modeled program components. Participants will interact with online teacher resources, the assessment process and stud
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will also learn the integration of Microsoft Office products with SMART technology the ink layer.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn rudimentary functions of the Notebook software. This will include manipulating objects and text. The purpose of this class is to develop SMART Techn
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. Facilitators will share online resources and connectivity to content areas. The purpose of this
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. This class will include more detail in lesson design and exploration. The purpose of this class i
This workshop will train participants on how to work with children (birth-8 years of age) with strategies for welcoming all families to their classroom, recognize the significance of the attachment/separation/individuation process, development and early s
Teacher will analyze the similarities and differences between the Common Core Standards and the Illinois Learning Standards. This information will be used to develop the curriculum for full Common Core instruction. If time allow
CPI Initial Autism training provides staff with basic preventative techniques and methods of defusing disruptive and assaultive students while maintaining personal safety and specializing in helping students with Autism.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will also learn the integration of Microsoft Office products with SMART technology the ink layer.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn rudimentary functions of the Notebook software. This will include manipulating objects and text. The purpose of this class is to develop SMART Techn
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. Facilitators will share online resources and connectivity to content areas. The purpose of this
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. This class will include more detail in lesson design and exploration. The purpose of this class i
This workshop will include information regarding common sexually transmitted infections among youth. Trends regarding sexual behavior will also be discussed. Available community resources will be identified in order for educators to provide referrals.
MS and HS teachers newly assigned to teach System 44 can participate in an interactive lab experience demonstrating program component activities for individual student instruction, small group instruction, and larger group instruction. The assessment pro
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
This workshop discusses daily stressors that leave us drained of energy and motivation. The purpose of the workshop is to help people develop a plan to first recognize and implement self-care in all aspects of their lives. The workshop will incorporate
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will also learn the integration of Microsoft Office products with SMART technology the ink layer.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn rudimentary functions of the Notebook software. This will include manipulating objects and text. The purpose of this class is to develop SMART Techn
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. Facilitators will share online resources and connectivity to content areas. The purpose of this
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. This class will include more detail in lesson design and exploration. The purpose of this class i
MS and HS teachers newly assigned to teach READ 180 can participate in an interactive lab experience demonstrating program component activiteis for individual student instruction, small group instruction, and larger group instruction. The assessment proc
Staff will learn to create newsletters and documents requiring the intense use of graphics. Staff will be able to generate visually engaging documents for students/staff/peers.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will also learn the integration of Microsoft Office products with SMART technology the ink layer.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn rudimentary functions of the Notebook software. This will include manipulating objects and text. The purpose of this class is to develop SMART Techn
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. Facilitators will share online resources and connectivity to content areas. The purpose of this
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. This class will include more detail in lesson design and exploration. The purpose of this class i
This workshop will train how to break through the multiple barriers that keep children in poverty from achieving their maximum potential. Practical "right now" strategies will be presented to bring back to the classroom experience.
This workshop will increase understanding of sexual behavior in young children and what is natural, healthy and common for each age group. Learn how to communicate if a behavior is cause for concern.
This workshop will create awareness, literacy, expression of feelings, and understanding that people have differing emotions in similar situations. Recognizing conflict is a natural and inevitable result of human interactions. Learn conflict resolution
Review of "key points" of the CPI Program and how to modify the techniques to be effective with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Prerequisite: Must have received CPI certification or re-certification within the past 12-18 months.
This workshop will discuss Autism is a spectrum disorder each child has unique strengths and differences as well as many similarities and will cover an overview of Autism as well as research based interventions that can be used at home or in the classroom
The process of creating a graph or chart is identical in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Hands on instruction in selecting Chart Type, Layout, Design and Format. The option of saving a chart as a template and the advantages of this feature are covered. Par
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART-Student Response Systems. This will include setting up SRS, creating and delivering a question, creating a question set, setting up a storage system, review and evaluating results.
Classroom teachers will learn how to use Best Practices and tools using SMART Exchange. Classroom teachers will learn how to add style to lesson activities by using themes and galleries available in Notebook. They will also learn how to build lessons th
PowerPoint presentation, discussion groups and interactive activities.
Participants will be able to structure their guided reading instruction according to guidelines and will be able to improve classroom management through the use of working stations.
This workshop will discuss developmental assets that are the building blocks for raising healthy children and youth. Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thriv
This workshop will create awareness, literacy, expression of feelings, and understanding that people have differing emotions in similar situations. Recognizing conflict is a natural and inevitable result of human interactions. Learn conflict resolution
Teacher will analyze the similarities and differences between the Common Core Standards and the Illinois Learning Standards. This information will be used to develop the curriculum for full Common Core instruction. If time allow
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART-Student Response Systems. This will include setting up SRS, creating and delivering a question, creating a question set, setting up a storage system, review and evaluating results.
Classroom teachers will learn how to use Best Practices and tools using SMART Exchange. Classroom teachers will learn how to add style to lesson activities by using themes and galleries available in Notebook. They will also learn how to build lessons th
To evaluate Common Core State Standards: Make connections between Illinois Learning Standards (1997) and Common Core Standards. Investigate best practices to drive instruction and enhance student achievement.
This workshop is an introduction to crisis prevention that emphasizes early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing or managing disruptive behavior. Participants will learn to defuse disruptive behaviors using verbal de-escalation strategies.
This workshop will discuss the importance of developing secure attachments between infants and their parents or other caregivers. Research shows the first 18 months of life are critical for forming the foundation for exploring and learning. Includes cas
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART-Student Response Systems. This will include setting up SRS, creating and delivering a question, creating a question set, setting up a storage system, review and evaluating results.
Classroom teachers will learn how to use Best Practices and tools using SMART Exchange. Classroom teachers will learn how to add style to lesson activities by using themes and galleries available in Notebook. They will also learn how to build lessons th
To evaluate Common Core State Standards: Make connections between Illinois Learning Standards (1997) and Common Core Standards. Investigate best practices to drive instruction and enhance student achievement.
This workshop will discuss how foster and adopted children will often exhibit negative behaviors and defiance; parents, caregivers, and professionals may have little awareness as to why they are behaving this way. The Stress Model (Bryan Post, Post Insti
This class focuses on data filtering, sorting, use of the form tool, conditional formatting, creating charts and summarizing data from other files/sheets.
This workshop will discuss 6 identified research-based benefits for educators who incorporate humor into their school environment. Humor fosters trust, builds relationships, relieves stress and contributes to long term memory. This session includes in
This workshop will focus on how to use the elementary math website, curriculum maps and resource materials to meet the special education needs of their students.
This workshop will focus on how to use the elementary math website, curriculum maps and resource materials to meet the special education needs of their students.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART-Student Response Systems. This will include setting up SRS, creating and delivering a question, creating a question set, setting up a storage system, review and evaluating results.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART-Student Response Systems. This will include setting up SRS, creating and delivering a question, creating a question set, setting up a storage system, review and evaluating results.
PowerPoint presentation, discussion groups, and interactive activities.
Participants will be able to understand the process of differentiating instruction according to the English Language proficiency levels of the students.
The current extended response process will be revised to incorporate math writing within the curriculum to compliment the Common Core Standards. The vision centers on a focus on problem solving strategies.
This workshop will use the framework of Invitational Education based on the perceptual tradition, educators can use a simple and direct process to establish and maintain an environment and relationships that promote well-being, a sense of purpose and plac
This is a 3-day field study travel to Springfield (Illinois) for teachers in RPS 205 to tour historic landmarks, spend time at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, and take part in a workshop at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library conducted by th
Learn to use quick parts, headers, footers, bookmarks, comments, track changes and compare features of Word. Staff will be able to use the higher functions of MS Word.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART-Student Response Systems. This will include setting up SRS, creating and delivering a question, creating a question set, setting up a storage system, review and evaluating results.
Classroom teachers will learn how to use Best Practices and tools using SMART Exchange. Classroom teachers will learn how to add style to lesson activities by using themes and galleries available in Notebook. They will also learn how to build lessons th
Julie Bosma, Joanne Rouse, Rhonda Barrigas, Michele Johnson
This workshop will discuss RAMPs mission to help people with disabilities realize there are no limits to what they can do. Their attitudes, along with society's can be the biggest barrier to realizing their full potential. By interesting and entertainin
Review of the "key points" of the CPI program. This refresher is required to maintain certification. Open ONLY to staff who have had CPI training within the last 12-18 months. Stipend/salary credit will be given only to those who are required to be CPI
Participants will read about, investigate, discuss and reflect on one family's perspective on giftedness. Teachers will explore the themes of curiosity, challenges to authority, creativity, fear/anxiety, multipotentiality, perfectionism, underachievement
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will also learn the integration of Microsoft Office products with SMART technology the ink layer.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn rudimentary functions of the Notebook software. This will include manipulating objects and text. The purpose of this class is to develop SMART Techn
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. Facilitators will share online resources and connectivity to content areas. The purpose of this
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. This class will include more detail in lesson design and exploration. The purpose of this class i
Early Childhood paraprofessionals will learn ways to support their classroom teachers during small group time including implementing successful math and literacy lessons, observations, and documentation.
Karen Haggard, MSW, LCSW; Jimm Eliott, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
This workshop will discuss how schools can play a key role in supporting the children and families of service members and veterans. This workshop is designed to help educators and school personnel better understand the practical, social, and emotional ef
Teachers will become laboratory safety certified using the Flinn Scientific System. This will be a 7 hour online workshop that will allow teachers to become safety certified.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART-Student Response Systems. This will include setting up SRS, creating and delivering a question, creating a question set, setting up a storage system, review and evaluating results.
Classroom teachers will learn how to use Best Practices and tools using SMART Exchange. Classroom teachers will learn how to add style to lesson activities by using themes and galleries available in Notebook. They will also learn how to build lessons th
CPI training provides staff with basic preventative techniques and methods of defusing disruptive and assaultive students while maintaining personal safety. Participants will learn to use verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques and safe physical i
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
This workshop will train eduators who are often the first person a child talks to about abuse. This session provides information on normal sexual behavior in children vs. red-flag behaviors, sexual harassment, responding to disclosure, and mandated repor
This training is for RPS staff interested in becoming certified in CPR/First Aid/AED training, or if your certification expires soon. Participants will review and practice CPR/First Aid/AED.
Participants will evaluate instructional tools, lesson plans, objectives, and student outcomes. Current research will be examined, data will be analyzed, and teachers will work to develop engaging structured and student focused lessons that meet varying
At this 4-day session, staff will be provided the opportunity to continue the development of the curriculum map for a two semester, cross-grade career exploration and student success course. In addition to developing the curriculum map, time will be spen
This workshop will focus on the basics of the Everyday Math Program. Teachers will become familiar with the different resources available in the program and how to use them. They will get ideas on how to set up their room.
Attendees will learn key skills and objectives to facilitating table readings on common writing assessments. Instruction will be delivered through large group instruction and facilitated small group work. The training will go through the steps of table
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will also learn the integration of Microsoft Office products with SMART technology the ink layer.
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn rudimentary functions of the Notebook software. This will include manipulating objects and text. The purpose of this class is to develop SMART Techn
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. Facilitators will share online resources and connectivity to content areas. The purpose of this
Classroom teachers will learn the basics of SMART Board and SMART Technology functions. They will learn how to make lessons more interactive with students. This class will include more detail in lesson design and exploration. The purpose of this class i
Participants will evaluate instructional tools, lesson plans, objectives, and student outcomes. Current research will be examined, data will be analyzed, and teachers will work to develop engaging structured and student focused lessons that meet varying
This workshop will focus on how to address the basic facts in conjunction with the philosophies of Common Core. It will provide the teachers with a sequence for teaching the basic facts and ideas on how to build fluency. The workshop will focus on ideas
This workshop will discuss people in helping professions who often face periods when there has been too much stress and trauma, which takes a toll on your health and well-being. Learn what Compassion Fatigue is, how it harms us physically and mentally an
CPI Initial Hybrid training provides staff with basic preventative techniques and methods of defusing disruptive and assaultive students while maintaining personal safety. CPI Initial Hybrid training has combined 2 hours of online "24/7" training with 6
Classroom teachers will learn how to use Best Practices and tools using SMART Exchange. Classroom teachers will learn how to add style to lesson activities by using themes and galleries available in Notebook. They will also learn how to build lessons th
Participants will evaluate instructional tools, lesson plans, objectives, and student outcomes. Current research will be examined, data will be analyzed, and teachers will work to develop engaging structured and student focused lessons that meet varying
This workshop will focus on how to address the basic facts in conjunction with the philosophies of Common Core. It will provide the teachers with a sequence for teaching the basic facts and ideas on how to build fluency. The workshop will focus on ideas
Review of the "key points" of the CPI program. This refresher is required to maintain certification. Open ONLY to staff who have had CPI training within the last 12-18 months. Stipend/salary credit will be given only to those who are required to be CPI
During this 2 session training - Staff will review the working draft pacing guide of the new course, learn basic movement and dance steps, discuss strategies for the classroom and identify resources to build student skills in the classroom.
This workshop will promote healthy relationships and families by providing sexual risk avoidance (SRA), includes defining whole person health, and characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, setting boundaries, practical ways to avoid inapprop
MS teachers newly assigned to teach Language! will participate in a hands-on training providing a program overview and participation in modeled program components. The assessment processes for student placement and student monitoring will be defined and
This workshop will focus on how to address the basic facts in conjunction with the philosophies of Common Core. It will provide the teachers with a sequence for teaching the basic facts and ideas on how to build fluency. The workshop will focus on ideas
This workshop will focus on how to address the basic facts in conjunction with the philosophies of Common Core. It will provide the teachers with a sequence for teaching the basic facts and ideas on how to build fluency. The workshop will focus on ideas
Staff will identify and share integration ideas, work in teams and develop a timeline for implementation for arts integration projects for the 2012-13 school year. The session will include a review of projects shared in the June session with further refl
Each session will include a variety of activities, such as demonstration and explanation, analysis of video teaching sequences, small group tasks and the development of instructional activities and SIOP lesson plans.
Several historians will present content on the Civil Rights Movement in America, covering such topics as the rise of Jim Crow laws, life in the Jim Crow South, Brown vs. Board of Education, and laying the foundation for change, along with sessions on the
Waldo Martin; Patrick Rael; Mike Perry; Barbara Tischler
Several historians will present content on the Civil Rights Movement in America, covering such topics as Film and Popular History of the Civil Rights Movement, Music of the CRM, the Civil Rights Movement and Modern Identity, along with more on the literat
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
Teachers will learn to take attendance, create setting charts, enter and score assignments, generate reports, report cards, IPRs, e-mail parents and be aware of Parent Access Center.
Teacher will be able to complete tasks required by the district, enter
Attendees will learn key information regarding assessments, and analyzing formative and summative assessments effectively in their classrooms and as decision making tools for their teams. Instruction will be given through large group delivery and facilit
Each session will include a variety of activities such as demonstration and explanation, analysis of video teaching sequences, small group tasks and the development of instructional activities and SIOP lesson plans.
Attendees will learn key information regarding necessary leadership in a PLC. Instruction will be given through large group delivery and facilitated group work.
TCM presenter and internationally known consultant LaVonna Roth will be training teachers to use specific strategies proven successful through brain-based research. Teachers will learn which strategies to apply that will motivate students and engage them
Develop banks of questions to be used for common formative and summative assessments in social studies courses based on the district curriculum maps. Revise and develop DBQ materials to assess student ability to read and write effectively in a social stu
Develop banks of questions to be used for common formative and summative assessments in social studies courses based on the district curriculum maps. Revise and develop DBQ materials to assess student ability to read and write effectively in a social stu
After analyzing hard and soft data from 2011/12 CFAs, collaborative teams will refine/rewrite CFAs to provide viable assessments of Power Standards' skills including options for adaptations, as defined in district standards' aligned curriculum/pacing guid
Erin Barker, Sarah Gray, Leslie Haney, Susan Sherbon
Participants will receive an overview of the principles of structured teaching/TEACCH methodologies. Time for staff to create and develop supports. CPDU's offered.
The Auburn H.S. Literacy Committee will strive to increase students' skills and mastery of literacy in the following areas: content literacy, technological literacy, career and workplace literacy and the ability to access written material for both pleasu