Updated 5.19.11
MISD
Summer Professional Development
Extravaganza
July 25, 26, 27 & 28
MISD
Office of Curriculum & Instruction
Summer PD Opportunities
2011
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Updated 5.19.11 |
MISD Summer Professional Development Extravaganza July 25, 26, 27 & 28 |
MISD Office of Curriculum & Instruction Summer PD Opportunities 2011 |
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July 25, 2011 Full Day Sessions
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Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Monday |
All Day |
Small Group Instruction in Mathematics (Tabor Rotation)
|
Glenna Tabor has created a model for using small group instruction in mathematics. She has trained some of our own teachers and specialists in this effective model. Learn from our own experts how to help your students achieve mathematical power through small group instruction. This is a full day (6 hr.) session.
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K-5 | 25 |
July 25, 2011 Morning Sessions
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Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Monday |
AM |
Let's go on a Literacy Safari
|
Teaching a student to read is a unique process. It’s a jungle out there. Come join us for a safari through hazardous handwriting skills, roaring reading strategies, and slithering centers including interactive Smart Board lessons. We’ll have a wild, wild time.
|
K-2 | 25 |
| Monday |
AM |
Battle of the Books!
|
This unique session will focus on the upcoming new or beloved entry level novels and trade books that can easily be part of our Literature Circles or Book Clubs. We will discuss the structure of each book and the implications for teaching and learning. Teachers guides and instructional resources will be provided. Participants will be asked to read and contribute about one of the book choices. Let the battle begin! May the BEST books win! |
K-2 | 25 |
| Monday |
AM |
Battle of the Books!
|
This unique session will focus on the upcoming new or beloved novels and trade books that can easily be part of our Literature Circles or Book Clubs. We will discuss the structure of each book and the implications for teaching and learning. Teachers guides and instructional resources will be provided. Teachers will be asked to read and contribute about one of the book choices. Let the battle begin! May the BEST books win! |
3-5 | 25 |
| Monday |
AM |
Slide into Science & Social Studies |
Are you ready to have students create meaningful presentations using paper slides and Animoto? Do you want to learn how to use these tools using grade level content? Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and identify grade specific lessons where these tools can be seamlessly used to enhance student learning. |
K-5 | 25 |
| Monday |
AM |
K-2 NEW Social Studies TEKS |
This session will be used to review all of the new Social Studies TEKS for the 11-12 school year. We will discuss the increased rigor and content correlation with the MISD curriculum to insure student success at K-2 grade levels. |
K-2 | 25 |
| Monday |
AM |
General Classroom Management |
This session will focus on general classroom management for classroom instructional success. Learn how to implement a classroom management system that works! With this system, you won’t have to repeat expectations or compromise on student behavior. Your classroom can be all that you want it to be. | K-5 | 25 |
July 25, 2011 Afternoon Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Monday |
PM |
Reading Idol |
Ignite! Excite! Dazzle the audience with your reading talent!! Literature circles are a great way to excite students with reading. This session will offer many mini lessons that will guide lower elementary students in this literary journey. Using picture books and the Texas Treasures leveled readers we can make these groups fun and organized. Get ready to vote! |
K-2 | 25 |
| Monday |
PM |
Reading Idol |
Ignite! Excite! Dazzle the audience with your reading talent!! Literature circles are alive and well in MISD, but now it is time to go to the next level of literature engagement! This session will offer many mini lessons that will guide upper elementary students in this literary journey. Using many great novels we will explore the roles, response to literature, and discussion group accountability in the reading response journal. Get ready to vote! |
3-5 | 25 |
| Monday |
PM |
Slide into Science & Social Studies |
Are you ready to have students create meaningful presentations using paper slides and Animoto? Do you want to learn how to use these tools using grade level content? Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and identify grade specific lessons where these tools can be seamlessly used to enhance student learning. |
K-5 | 25 |
| Monday |
PM |
3-5 NEW Social Studies TEKS |
This session will be used to review all of the new Social Studies TEKS for the 11-12 school year. We will discuss the increased rigor and content correlation with the MISD curriculum to insure student success at 3-5 grade levels.
|
3-5 | 25 |
| Monday |
PM |
Social Skills Training |
This session is being offered by our MISD Special Education department. Learn where to begin and how to teach social skills lessons with our Skillstreaming curriculum. Incorporate fun activities that keep students engaged while learning the social skills they need to be successful. | K-5 | 25 |
July 26, 2011 Full Day Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Tuesday |
All Day |
FSiM Measurement Unit 3: Mass |
This is a make-up session for teachers who started FSiM Measurement in 2010. This is a full day (6 hr.) session.
|
K-5 | 25 |
|
Tuesday
|
All Day |
Guided Lesson Design |
In this all day session teachers will work
with grade level teams to create engaging lessons/units for students.
Teachers will become proficient with Working on the Work,
student engagement, and the design qualities as they create new learning
opportunities for MISD students.
|
K-5 | TBD |
July 26, 2011 Morning Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Teaching Mathematics with Games: A Look at Partner Games and Origo’s Fundamentals |
When teaching small groups in mathematics, games can be used very effectively. McKinney elementary campuses already have Partner Games, a wonderful resource for reinforcing number concepts. We have purchased a new resource, Fundamentals from Origo. Learn how to use these two resources effectively to improve your students’ numerical reasoning. |
3-5 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Digging Deep in Texas Treasures (MMHG)
|
In this session teachers will explore the options from Texas Treasures that align most tightly with MISD ELAR best practices. Teachers will learn about all of the options that are there to make the reading block engaging and powerful. |
K-2 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Digging Deep in Texas Treasures (MMHG)
|
In this session teachers will explore the options from Texas Treasures that align most tightly with MISD ELAR best practices. Teachers will learn about all of the options that are there to make the reading block engaging and powerful.
|
3-5 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Science and Social Studies Centers, Stations, and More, OH MY! |
Come learn the what, how, and why of using science and social studies centers to support student learning. Get ideas for classroom management, participate in strategies for promoting academic vocabulary development, and "make and take" materials related to your grade level curriculum for classroom use. |
K-1 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
AM |
RAFT Activities for Math and Science |
Quickly create and manage RAFT activities while giving your students the power to choose new perspectives. Leave with an electronic template to make implementing and managing RAFT activities a smooth process from start to finish. This session will be in a computer lab setting. |
3-5 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Integrating Glogster into Your Curriculum |
Utilize Educational Glogster in your classroom for a creative hands on learning experience. Come find out how to set up your classes in Glogster EDU, create learning material and produce assignments for your students in an exciting and truly engaging learning style. | K-5 | 25 |
July 26, 2011 Afternoon Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Tuesday |
PM |
Teaching Mathematics with Games: A Look at Partner Games and Origo’s Fundamentals |
When teaching small groups in mathematics, games can be used very effectively. McKinney elementary campuses already have Partner Games, a wonderful resource for reinforcing number concepts. We have purchased a new resource, Fundamentals from Origo. Learn how to use these two resources effectively to improve your students’ numerical reasoning.
|
K-2 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
PM |
The Daily 5 as a workshop model
|
Come learn how to provide literacy rich tasks and skills in R&WW. Learn how to model these skills, establish the routine and reap the benefits of a collectively calm and productive classroom for your students and for you, the teacher! The structure of the Daily 5 creates the foundation for meaningful content blocks of instruction enabling you to work with small groups or mini-conference with individual students while all your students are actively engaged in their own, self-directed learning.
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K-2 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
PM |
The Daily 5 and CAFÉ
|
This reading and writing workshop model takes the Daily 5 one step further in student directed learning with CAFÉ. The CAFÉ model ensures that students are accountable for high levels of comprehension in an authentic and engaging literacy setting.
|
3-5 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
PM |
Science and Social Studies Centers, Stations, and More, OH MY!
|
Come learn the what, how, and why of using science and social studies centers to support student learning. Get ideas for classroom management, participate in strategies for promoting academic vocabulary development, and "make and take" materials related to your grade level curriculum for classroom use.
|
4-5 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
PM |
RAFT Activities for Math and Science |
Quickly create and manage RAFT activities while giving your students the power to choose new perspectives. Leave with an electronic template to make implementing and managing RAFT activities a smooth process from start to finish. This session will be in a computer lab setting.
|
3-5 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
PM |
Applied Behavior Analysis |
Behavior analysis is a
scientific approach to understanding behavior and how it is affected by the
environment. ?Behavior? refers to all kinds of actions and skills (not just
misbehavior), and ?environment? includes all sorts of physical and social
events that might change or be changed by one's behavior. The science of
behavior analysis focuses on principles (that is, general laws) about how
behavior works, or how learning takes place. Come to this session to
find out more...
|
3-5 | 25 |
| Tuesday |
PM |
Project Based Learning with Wikis |
Come learn how to set
your class apart from the rest using wikis for education. Use wikis to teach
your kids in a self paced manner, to inform your parents about all the fun
thing your students are doing while learning and to entice your students to
think further than the classroom walls.
|
K-5 | 25 |
July 27, 2011 All Day Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Wednesday |
All Day |
FSiM Measurement Unit 6: Volume |
This is a make-up session for teachers who started FSiM Measurement in 2010. This is a full day (6 hr.) session.
|
K-5 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
All Day |
Health and PE Overview
|
In this power packed session we will discuss
the health and physical education overview for 2011-12. Topics will
include: The New Grading System, Catch Implementation, and PE Creative Games. This is a full day (6 hr.) session. |
K-5 | 25 |
|
Wednesday
|
All Day |
Guided Lesson Design |
In this all day session teachers will work
with grade level teams to create engaging lessons/units for students.
Teachers will become proficient with Working on the Work,
student engagement, and the design qualities as they create new learning
opportunities for MISD students.
|
K-5 | TBD |
July 27, 2011 Morning Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Teaching Mathematics with Games: A Look at Partner Games and Origo’s Fundamentals |
When teaching small groups in mathematics,
games can be used very effectively. McKinney elementary campuses already
have Partner Games, a wonderful resource for reinforcing number concepts. We
have purchased a new resource, Fundamentals from Origo. Learn how to use
these two resources effectively to improve your students’ numerical
reasoning.
|
3-5 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
AM |
"Write With Us" for Kindergarten & First Grade
|
Have you ever wondered what happens after you have your writing binder set up? We have the answers for you. In this session teachers will learn scaffolded mini lessons for the k –1st grade student in writing. We will discuss many strategies for making these youngest writers fall in love with writing and learn how to write in depth in the workshop model.
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K-1 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
AM |
The Write Source Training for Second - Fifth grade |
This is the training for the NEW Language
Arts adoption from Houghton Mifflin- Harcourt. This introductory
session will be teacher’s first look at the writing adoption for 2011-2012.
The “Write Source” is a book for writing, thinking, and learning in language
arts. We will discuss: the writing process, forms of
writing, & tools of learning in this great writer’s resource.
|
2-5 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Science and Social Studies Centers, Stations, and More, OH MY!
|
Come learn the what, how, and why of using science and social studies centers to support student learning. Get ideas for classroom management, participate in strategies for promoting academic vocabulary development, and "make and take" materials related to your grade level curriculum for classroom use. |
2-3 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Math Geeking
|
Calling all Mathletes, Number Crunchers, and fans of Pi! Join us for a fun filled tour of the Information Superhighway with stops at some awesome sites that will challenge your brain as well as your kids! This session will be in a computer lab setting.
|
2-5 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Autism 101
|
Understanding the Needs of Students with Autism in the Mainstream- This workshop is designed to assist educators who work closely with students having social cognitive deficits functioning in the general education mainstream. It will focus on key areas such as understanding the perception, motive, and intent of others, addressing specific sensory needs, and building emotional connections to assist with comprehension and writing. | K-5 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Adventures with QR Codes |
QR codes are a fun way to introduce mystery
and intrigue into your classroom curriculum. Using these secret codes,
teachers can introduce self-paced learning, students can find out more
information about the given topic and the classroom can have fun while
learning.
|
K-5 | 25 |
July 27, 2011 Afternoon Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Wednesday |
PM |
Teaching Mathematics with Games: A Look at Partner Games and Origo’s Fundamentals |
When teaching small groups in mathematics, games can be used very effectively. McKinney elementary campuses already have Partner Games, a wonderful resource for reinforcing number concepts. We have purchased a new resource, Fundamentals from Origo. Learn how to use these two resources effectively to improve your students’ numerical reasoning. |
K-2 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
PM |
"Write With Us" for Second & Third Grade
|
These students should have a firm foundation in personal stories, but there is so much more for them to explore in 2nd and 3rd grade. This session will engage teachers in the magical world of writing discovery: Persuasive, Fictional, and Expository forms are introduced and lessons to support these genres of writing are developed in detail for teachers. So much fun!
|
2-3 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
PM |
Inquiry Circles - Comprehension & Collaboration in the Elementary ELAR Classroom
|
This session is all about small-group projects that work. It’s about combining what we know about the MISD research model, thinking, and about people working together to create a structure that consistently supports students to build knowledge that matters in their lives. This is the teaching and learning of the future!
|
K-5 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
PM |
Digital
Tools at Your Fingertips
|
So you've heard of Maps 101, Pearson Readers, and Texas Treasures Readers … but want to know more about these tools before using them in your classroom? Discover how to use these resources to enhance learning in science and social studies. |
K-5 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
PM |
Math Geeking
|
Calling all Mathletes, Number Crunchers, and fans of Pi! Join us for a fun filled tour of the Information Superhighway with stops at some awesome sites that will challenge your brain as well as your kids! This session will be in a computer lab setting.
|
2-5 | 25 |
| Wednesday |
PM |
Differentiated Instruction with Discovery Education |
Learning to Manage your Student Center - Discovery Education offers your classroom the ability to set up lessons tiered to your students learning styles and abilities. Come join us to find out how you can set up classes, create assignments and assessments and allow your students to develop at their own pace. | K-5 | 25 |
July 28, 2011 Full Day Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Thursday |
All Day |
FSiM Measurement Unit 7: Measurement Relationships
|
This is a make-up session for teachers who started FSiM Measurement in 2010. This is a full day (6 hr.) session.
|
K-5 | 25 |
|
Thursday
|
All Day |
Guided Lesson Design |
In this all day session teachers will work
with grade level teams to create engaging lessons/units for students.
Teachers will become proficient with Working on the Work,
student engagement, and the design qualities as they create new learning
opportunities for MISD students.
|
K-5 | TBD |
July 28, 2011 Morning Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Thursday |
AM |
Getting the Most of Exemplars |
Problem solving is a major focus of our mathematics program. For years, we have had Exemplars as one of our problem solving resources. Last year, we purchased Differentiated Exemplars. Learn how to incorporate this powerful resource into your weekly math activities. |
K-5 | 25 |
| Thursday |
AM |
K-5 Spalding – Where are we Now? |
This session is a review of Spalding Spelling from the baseline training. Teachers will acquire critical information they can use to teach students of all ages to use phonograms, read fluently, and spell accurately. |
K-5 | 25 |
| Thursday |
AM |
BIG BANG Interactive Theory |
How can interactive word walls and thinking boards be used to enhance conceptual understanding in science and social studies? Participants will investigate the benefits of using interactive word walls and thinking boards. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers to develop grade specific resources connected to the curriculum. Make and take time will also be provided. |
K-3 | 25 |
| Thursday |
AM |
Get Your Brain Popping with Depth & Complexity |
Popcorn and Depth and Complexity...What do these have in common? Get ready to have fun with popcorn while learning to use Sandra Kaplan's Depth and Complexity to strengthen any lesson in your curriculum. Take home lots of easy ways to incorporate Depth and Complexity teaching strategies to help all students learn to activate higher levels of thinking using the Depth and Complexity Icons. |
K-2 | 25 |
| Thursday |
AM |
SIOP Application using Strategies that Work in any Content Area
|
Easy to use strategies that
work in any classroom to include the following: Four corners, mnemonics,
numbered heads together, piece o' pizza, etc. Come and learn fast and
practical ways to engage your students. Connect Ed/ESL and other activities
will also be presented.
|
3-5 | 25 |
| Thursday |
AM |
Autism 101
|
Understanding the Needs of
Students with Autism in the Mainstream- This workshop is designed to assist
educators who work closely with students having social cognitive deficits
functioning in the general education mainstream. It will focus on key areas
such as understanding the perception, motive, and intent of others,
addressing specific sensory needs, and building emotional connections to
assist with comprehension and writing.
|
K-5 | 25 |
|
Thursday
|
AM |
Suzy Red Extraordinary Destinations for 3-5
|
Outstanding literature with focused
instructional strategies will help clarify the value of making good choices.
Literature from all genres will inspire your students to discover how
characters face tempests and use teamwork to problem-solve. Teachers will
need principal approval to register and the cost is $25.00. Please
contact your LMS if you have any further questions.
|
3-5 | 25 |
|
Thursday
|
AM |
One Stop Shopping @ MISD's Digital Superstore
|
Learn how each of these digital learning environments can fit into your classroom curriculum on a daily basis: Connect Ed, Pearson Successnet, Discovery Education, Learning.com, Safari Montage, Brainpop, etc… | K-5 | 25 |
July 28, 2011 Afternoon Sessions
|
Date |
Time | Title | Session Descriptions | Grade | Maximum |
| Thursday |
PM |
Getting the Most of Exemplars |
Problem solving is a major focus of our mathematics program. For years, we have had Exemplars as one of our problem solving resources. Last year, we purchased Differentiated Exemplars. Learn how to incorporate this powerful resource into your weekly math activities. |
K-5 | 25 |
| Thursday |
PM |
Phonics Fun with K-3 |
Did you know that Phonics Road is over from the TEKS by 3rd grade. This session is dedicated to ensuring phonics success as a decoding tool and an automatic response in reading and writing. We have many resources through Texas Treasures that can assist with this phonics work that makes the journey fun and engaging. Start your engines…it is going to be a great ride! |
K-3 | 25 |
| Thursday |
PM |
"Write With Us" for Fourth & Fifth Grade |
This session will help solidify the writing work that has been addressed by third grade. Fourth and fifth grade writers need to write with ease. The depth of writing is encouraged by looking at genres of writing and styles of writing to compliment reading as a response and go into depth with Expository, Literary Non Fiction, and Research based writing techniques. |
4-5 | 25 |
| Thursday |
PM |
Take the Guess out of Assess in Science and Social Studies |
Ever wonder how many authentic ways you can measure student learning? Learn multiple assessment tools, create rubrics, and gain knowledge of how to evaluate student learning using science and social studies standards.
|
3-5 | 25 |
| Thursday |
PM |
Get Your Brain Popping with Depth & Complexity |
Popcorn and Depth and Complexity...What do these have in common? Get ready to have fun with popcorn while learning to use Sandra Kaplan's Depth and Complexity to strengthen any lesson in your curriculum. Take home lots of easy ways to incorporate Depth and Complexity teaching strategies to help all students learn to activate higher levels of thinking using the Depth and Complexity Icons.
|
K-2 | 25 |
| Thursday | PM |
Suzy Red Discover Magic with K-2 |
Literature will tickle their funny bones and
bring welcome laughter into your classroom. At the same time, it will
inspire them to learn more, to do projects, and to improve in their reading,
writing, science, and math skills while providing scaffolding to high level
thinking, cooperative discussion, character building, and more. Teachers
will need principal approval to register and the cost is $25.00. Please
contact your LMS if you have any further questions.
|
K-2 | 25 |
| Thursday | PM |
iLearning through iQuests |
Imagine a
classroom where the students learn in a self-paced manner and the teacher
becomes the lesson facilitator. Creating unique learning experiences, called
iQuests, for your students is an exciting way to engage your student for the
entirety of the learning cycle. Using a wiki, or similar website setup,
teachers can create a process of self-paced learning for students or groups
of students to tackle and learn subject matter.
|
K-5 | 25 |