Loading…
2024 Summer Academy
Attending this event?
Simple
Expanded
Grid
By Venue
Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8) clear filter
Tuesday, July 9
 

8:15am EDT

Graphically Teaching: Using graphic novels to support content instruction in the classroom
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
512
PD Registration
Graphic novels are more than comic books! They can be an engaging way to bridge gaps in vocabulary, context, and content. While students enjoy reading them for their cartoon illustrations and readability, they can also be used to supplement instruction. Come learn how to use these resources from your library to create an engaging format to present everything from classic literature to text features to primary sources.
Speakers
AC
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
512
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Social Studies, Special Education |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Social Studies, Special Education |   Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Social Studies, Special Education

8:30am EDT

"Why'd they do that?": Literary Analysis Through Acting
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
814
PD Registration
Explore innovative strategies for integrating acting techniques with literary character analysis in middle and high school play readings. Discover how to cultivate students' understanding of complex characters through embodiment and performance, enriching their comprehension and connection to the text. Walk away with practical tools and techniques to invigorate your classroom and empower students to delve deeper into the world of dramatic literature.
Speakers
MS
EG
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
814
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Visual and Performing Arts |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Visual and Performing Arts |   Specialized Teachers (MLP/SPED/GT/Interventionists), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Visual and Performing Arts

9:00am EDT

Secondary ELA HMH Textbook Overview
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Media Center
PD Registration
We are excited to introduce our newly adopted textbook for middle and high school English! Join us for a session in which we'll delve into its features, content, and alignment with curriculum standards. Come discover the tools that will enrich your teaching and inspire your students' learning journey. See you there!
Speakers
SR
HV
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Media Center
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts

9:30am EDT

Open Inquiry and Productive Struggle in the English Classroom
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
511
PD Registration
Want your students to take more risks, engage in productive struggle, and work on critical thinking skills? We will discuss ways to task students with open inquiry while keeping the recursive process sustainable. Activities align with new ELA standards.
Speakers
TL
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
511
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education

10:45am EDT

Use All 6 Sides: Hexagonal Thinking for High School Core Content Class
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
807
PD Registration
Borrowed from the business world, hexagonal thinking allows students to "the big picture" connections on whatever subject you are teaching while also giving you a zoomed in view of the "small picture" connections as well! That are dozens of ways to do this, so come learn the SIX BEST! Come see the data from my own students, practice with your own lessons, and use all six sides of your brain!
Speakers
WB
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
807
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies |   Specialized Teachers (MLP/SPED/GT/Interventionists), English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

12:00pm EDT

Effective co-teaching practices in U.S. History
Tuesday July 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
901
PD Registration
Co-teaching is a collaborative approach to instruction in which two teachers, typically a general education teacher and a MLP or SPED teacher, work together to plan and then implement instruction for a class. This PD session will focus on effective collaborative teaching practices in a US History classroom for multi-language learners as well as students with disabilities. While the focus is US History content, the application can be applied to different content courses.
Speakers
JM
RA
Tuesday July 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
901
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Science, Social Studies, Special Education |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Science, Social Studies, Special Education |   Specialized Teachers (MLP/SPED/GT/Interventionists), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Science, Social Studies, Special Education

3:00pm EDT

Effective co-teaching practices in U.S. History
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
911
PD Registration
Co-teaching is a collaborative approach to instruction in which two teachers, typically a general education teacher and a MLP or SPED teacher, work together to plan and then implement instruction for a class. This PD session will focus on effective collaborative teaching practices in a US History classroom for multi-language learners as well as students with disabilities. While the focus is US History content, the application can be applied to different content courses.
Speakers
JM
RA
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
911
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Science, Social Studies, Special Education |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Science, Social Studies, Special Education |   Specialized Teachers (MLP/SPED/GT/Interventionists), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Science, Social Studies, Special Education
 
Wednesday, July 10
 

8:30am EDT

"Why'd they do that?": Literary Analysis Through Acting
Wednesday July 10, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
814
PD Registration
Explore innovative strategies for integrating acting techniques with literary character analysis in middle and high school play readings. Discover how to cultivate students' understanding of complex characters through embodiment and performance, enriching their comprehension and connection to the text. Walk away with practical tools and techniques to invigorate your classroom and empower students to delve deeper into the world of dramatic literature.
Speakers
MS
EG
Wednesday July 10, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
814
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Visual and Performing Arts |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Visual and Performing Arts |   Specialized Teachers (MLP/SPED/GT/Interventionists), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Visual and Performing Arts

9:30am EDT

New Secondary English/Language Arts Curriculum Maps
Wednesday July 10, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
513
PD Registration
In this sesssion, participants will learn the structure of the new ELA curriculum maps. Participants will explore the supports available in the maps and begin the unit planning process. It is recommended that collaborative teams attend the session together.
Speakers
TW
Wednesday July 10, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
513
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts

10:45am EDT

Free Write Friday! A simple routine with a complex impact
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
813
PD Registration
It's Free Write Friday! My weekly writing routine allows students to write whatever they want and to have their writings celebrated! Participants will write freely as students before learning how to impact their own classroom communities. I will provide examples of student writing and share the details of what makes it an impactful and effective use of precious class time. The session will end with ideas for how to implement, ideas for modifying to meet the needs of each classroom, and collaborative brainstorming time.
Speakers
MW
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
813
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Social and Emotional Learning |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Social and Emotional Learning |   Specialized Teachers (MLP/SPED/GT/Interventionists), English/Language Arts, Social and Emotional Learning

12:30pm EDT

Storytelling and Creativity: Captivating Your Audience
Wednesday July 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
510
PD Registration
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.
Speakers
MS
Wednesday July 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
510
  Elementary Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 5), English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts |   Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts |   Specialized Teachers (MLP/SPED/GT/Interventionists), English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts

1:00pm EDT

Secondary ELA HMH Textbook Overview
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Media Center
PD Registration
We are excited to introduce our newly adopted textbook for middle and high school English! Join us for a session in which we'll delve into its features, content, and alignment with curriculum standards. Come discover the tools that will enrich your teaching and inspire your students' learning journey. See you there!
Speakers
SR
HV
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Media Center
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts

3:00pm EDT

Differentiate for MLs
Wednesday July 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
907
PD Registration
After teaching a Newcomer class in 2023-2024, I have developed skills and methods to teaching ELA skills to Newcomer students. When taking ACCESS test, all of my newcomers scored above a Pre-A score on their reading and listening domain.
Speakers
TW
Wednesday July 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
907
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners

3:00pm EDT

Transitioning from Text-Dependent Analysis to Text-Dependent Writing on South Carolina State Summative Assessments
Wednesday July 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
804
PD Registration
Participants will learn what text-dependent writing (TDW) is, learn the modes of writing the TDW item will assess at each grade-level, how the TDW aligns to standards, and the expecations of the TDW rubric.
Speakers
JL
Wednesday July 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
804
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), Assessment and Data, English/Language Arts |   High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Assessment and Data, English/Language Arts
 
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Thursday, July 11
315
316
342
343
345
504
506
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
517
519
804
806
807
810
813
814
816
817
901
902
903
904
906
907
908
909
910
911
912
913
916
933
Media Center
  • All Instructional Audiences
  • Elementary Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 5)
  • GATE SPED
  • General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12)
  • High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12)
  • Instructional Aides)
  • Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists)
  • Instructional School Support (Counselors
  • Media Specialists
  • Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8)
  • Non-Instructional School Support (Bookkeepers/Clerical Staff/Nurses/
  • Non-Instructional School Support (Bookkeepers/Clerical Staff/Nurses/Secretaries)
  • Psychologists
  • SLPs
  • Specialized Teachers (MLP/SPED/GT/Interventionists)
  • Company
  • Assessment and Data
  • Career and Technology Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Counseling
  • Early Childhood Education
  • English/Language Arts
  • Finance
  • Gifted and Talented Education
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Human Resources
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Mathematics
  • MTSS
  • Multilingual Learners
  • Science
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • STEAM/STEM
  • Technology
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • World Languages
  • Popular