Join us as we take a deep dive into how to best utilize Dreambox reports in your classrooms. We will explore the different types of reports and how to use it to support student learning.
Do students in your school struggle with number sense? Join us to learn how Number Talks will support flexible thinking, mental math, and number sense skills.
The CROSS Check Method is a template to guide educators through developing an intentional, indicator-aligned instructional series. Informed by a specific grade-level indicator and overarching text-dependent question, educators can use this template to thoughtfully consider rigor, types of questioning, learning objectives, success criteria, assessment opportunities, a sequence of mini-lessons, considerations for students of special populations, and necessary resources, including potential planning and/or instructional partners.
Guided Math can be a lot of moving parts! Come learn how to simplify the planning and teaching of spiral review, games, assessments, manipulatives, and new material in your math block. You'll wonder how you ever taught without it!
This session is for kindergarten teachers who have taught the old version of Reading Horizons to learn how to navigate and instruct with the new online platform.
In this session, participants will learn how to access Carolina Biological Science Online through the launchpad. From there, participants will learn tips and tricks on how to navigate this site to prepare for their weekly hands-on lessons based on their science pacing guide.
There are many ways to use decodable texts in your kindergarten and first grade classrooms! They can support whole class lessons, small group work, and independent practice. This session will give you 8 ideas to help get you started!
Join us as we take a deep dive into how to best utilize Dreambox reports in your classrooms. We will explore the different types of reports and how to use it to support student learning.
We will explain how to use the new Social Studies Inquiry Units and pacing for the year. In that process we will also show how to use the new Social Studies textbook with the new units and pacing.
In this session, participants will get a brief overview of the science landing page. From there, participants will look more closely at the optional pacing guide and how to best plan weekly lessons using the pacing guide.
Join us as we take a deep dive into how to best utilize Dreambox reports in your classrooms. We will explore the different types of reports and how to use it to support student learning.
Join us as we use Richard DuFour's "4 Critical Questions of Learning" to set proficiency, analyze student work, and determine next-steps of instruction. Participants will use math data to practice these steps and will be given a template they can use in future math PLC's.
Guided Math can be a lot of moving parts! Come learn how to simplify the planning and teaching of spiral review, games, assessments, manipulatives, and new material in your math block. You'll wonder how you ever taught without it!
Learning vocabulary in any language can be made fun through games. We will explore at least 20 games that can be played with students to help them learn new vocabulary words.
In this session, the participants quickly unpack the standards for unit 2 and then unit plan for grade 4 unit 2. This will include looking at the weekly lessons and unit test.
There are many ways to use decodable texts in your kindergarten and first grade classrooms! They can support whole class lessons, small group work, and independent practice. This session will give you 8 ideas to help get you started!
Join us as we take a deep dive into how to best utilize Dreambox reports in your classrooms. We will explore the different types of reports and how to use it to support student learning.
This session is for kindergarten teachers who have taught the old version of Reading Horizons to learn how to navigate and instruct with the new online platform.
Join us as we take a deep dive into how to best utilize Dreambox reports in your classrooms. We will explore the different types of reports and how to use it to support student learning.
How to take The Amazing Shake program from the Ron Clark Academy and implement it at YOUR school. Learn how to provide yearlong practice of leadership skills leading up to a live competition where students put these skills into action. Develop competition rounds that are engaging, motivating, and fun where students compete to become the Amazing Shake Champion.
Participants will recognize brain states, understand the cycle of escalation, utilzing preventative strategies, and common language to use with all students.
**This session is for Elementary School Teachers.** This session will be an overview of ELLevation Strategies. If you would like to become familiar with ELLevation and how you can use it to differentiate lessons in your classroom and scaffold for your Mulitlingual learners please join us.
Unlock the potential of math manipulatives and delve into a hands-on exploration of their purpose, functionality, and effectiveness in teaching mathematical concepts. In this interactive session, participants will embark on a journey to discover how math manipulatives can transform abstract mathematical ideas into tangible, concrete experiences, fostering deeper understanding and engagement among learners.
Join us as we take a deep dive into how to best utilize Dreambox reports in your classrooms. We will explore the different types of reports and how to use it to support student learning.
Join us as we unpack the SC CCR 2023 Math Standards for first grade. Become familiar with the updates and changes for your grade level in order to best support student achievement.
Many students struggle when engaging with written text, but will dive right into visual images. In this workshop, we will explore the process of analyzing historical paintings, and experience how this versatile instructional strategy can deepen understanding and build competencies. Drawn from Greenville's Southern Art collection, examples will address content from US/SC History including the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement.
Join us as we unpack the SC CCR 2023 Math Standards for first grade. Become familiar with the updates and changes for your grade level in order to best support student achievement.
Come learn more about the 2021 Science Standards and 3 dimensional science including the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs). Understand how to integrate the SEPs, CCCs, and DCIs to design coherent and meaningful science instruction that engages students in authentic scientific inquiry and engineering practices.
Zones of Regulation is an SEL curriculum with a focus on identifying emotions and advancing on to self-regulation and navigating social situations. This training will give access to curriculum and google drive of resources for all participants.
This session is for kindergarten teachers who have taught the old version of Reading Horizons to learn how to navigate and instruct with the new online platform.
**This session is for Co-teachers in Elementary.** Session is the prerequisite for coteaching in Greenville County in elementary schools; must be a designated co-teaching school for the 2024-2025 school year. Session will cover full coteaching course. Both teachers on a co-teaching team should attend. An admin and/or IC should also attend. Must register ahead of time; book will be provided.
This session will prepare 1st grade teachers to deliver Reading Horizons instruction to build the core phonics foundation for long term reading success. Participants will learn the key components of the RH program and how to navigate the online tool.
Your classroom environment is the foundation to learning. In this session we will look at practices, routines, and structures of a strong math environment.
Do students in your school struggle with number sense? Join us to learn how Number Talks will support flexible thinking, mental math, and number sense skills.
Participants will understand how to articulate clear learning objectives and discover effective strategies for embedding success criteria into the teaching. Designed for a commitment to enhancing student learning outcomes by giving students the tools they need to succeed!
Patterns of Power is a grammar resource provided to each school. This session will engage participants in an inquiry grammar lesson. Time will also be provided for discussion around grammar standard changes and how to best utilize this resource within the literacy day and based upon data.
How to take The Amazing Shake program from the Ron Clark Academy and implement it at YOUR school. Learn how to provide yearlong practice of leadership skills leading up to a live competition where students put these skills into action. Develop competition rounds that are engaging, motivating, and fun where students compete to become the Amazing Shake Champion.
We will explain how to use the new Social Studies Inquiry Units and pacing for the year. In that process we will also show how to use the new Social Studies textbook with the new units and pacing.
Join us for a science session aimed at elevating academic discourse and promoting a culture of inquiry in science classrooms, all while aligning with the new 2021 SC Science Standards. This session will empower educators with practical strategies to facilitate meaningful discussions, cultivate critical thinking skills, and encourage student-driven questioning. This PD promises to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to inspire a deeper engagement with science among your students.
Join us as we unpack the SC CCR 2023 Math Standards for Kindergarten. Become familiar with the updates and changes for your grade level in order to best support student achievement.
Participants will understand how to articulate clear learning objectives and discover effective strategies for embedding success criteria into the teaching. Designed for a commitment to enhancing student learning outcomes by giving students the tools they need to succeed!
Storytelling and creative expressions are the catalysts for innovation and personal growth. Are you afraid to use stories or imagination, hands-on or more focused creative tasks in the classroom? Let's collaborate and break through the uncertainty together.
This session is specifically for first grade teachers who have been teaching Reading Horizons version 8. This training will teach on how to navigate and teach Version 9 for this coming school year.
Unlock the potential of math manipulatives and delve into a hands-on exploration of their purpose, functionality, and effectiveness in teaching mathematical concepts. In this interactive session, participants will embark on a journey to discover how math manipulatives can transform abstract mathematical ideas into tangible, concrete experiences, fostering deeper understanding and engagement among learners.
Preschool and elementary special education teachers of students with intellectual disabilities will learn how to utilize this assessment to develop present levels and goals and monitor progress.
Participants will recognize brain states, understand the cycle of escalation, utilzing preventative strategies, and common language to use with all students.
This session will explore strategies, activities, and examples that support educators looking to apply for grant funding for STEAM focused activities in their classroom, specifically the Bosch Best Teacher grant. Teachers will enjoy a hands-on STEAM studio experience that was the focus of a recent grant recipient's proposal: Cyanotype Blue Printing.
Get ready for an exciting introduction to a new and improved 4K curriculum! We'll be unveiling curriculum updates designed specifically with today's student in mind. These upgrades promise to elevate teaching practices and enhance classroom experiences for every GCS 4K student. Join us as we preview these curriculum improvements that promise to provide new strategies that will empower educators and ignite a passion for learning in our youngest students!
Writing valid success criteria sessions will guide educators through the development of intentional student learning aligned with new ELA standards. The success criteria for any lesson should be visible, aligned, accessible, an indicator of learning, and defined. In addition to creating success criteria, educators will learn how it impacts designing effective instruction, providing feedback, and guiding assessment practices.
Join us for a session focused on seamlessly integrating engineering design principles into your science curriculum. Aligned with the new 2021 SC Science Standards, this session will equip educators with practical strategies to foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving in the classroom. Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will gain the tools and confidence to empower students to tackle real-world challenges with confidence. Whether you're new to engineering design or looking to enhance your existing practices, this session promises to inspire and equip you to cultivate a culture of innovation in science education.
**This session is for Elementary and Middle School Teachers and ESOL/MLP Teachers.** This session will provide attendees with guidance on how to differentiate assessments for their Mulitlingual learners according to their language proficiency level.
Block coding with Dash robots- Max size 40 This 2-hour hands-on learning session intended audience is elementary teachers in grades 2-5 Come learn how to enhance your classroom-learning environment by using Dash coding robots. You will learn the Dash basic operations, sketch kit, ball launcher, and other exciting ways to improve student excitement for learning. Please bring a computer to the session.
Join us as we unpack the SC CCR 2023 Math Standards for Kindergarten. Become familiar with the updates and changes for your grade level in order to best support student achievement.