**This session is for Elementary ESOL/MLP Teachers.** Session will cover training on how to use Lexia, Newcomer curriculum, and other curriculum materials for Multilingual Learner Program teachers who are teaching MLP classes at the Elementary school level.
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.
Participants will learn how to create IEPs, enter progress monitoring data, complete appropriate transfer paperwork, and document reevaluation/eligibility determinations in EDPlan SC, the new SC state IEP software system. Participants will engage in hands-on practice in the new system, and will walk-through creating and finalizing an IEP, Transfer Statement of Comparable Services, and a reevaluation eligibility. Participants will learn to use this technology tool to document differentiated instruction for students with special needs, through the development of IEP goals and classroom instructional goals for individual students that will align with lesson planning and specialized instructional strategies.
**This session is for ESOL/MLP Teachers.** Session will cover training on how to use NatGeo for ML students who have higher level ACCESS scores (NatGeo curriculums covered: Levels A, B, & C) as well as Rosetta Stone and other curriculum materials for Multilingual Learner Program teachers who are teaching MLP classes at the middle and/or high school level.
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 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.
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!
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.
Participants will learn how to create IEPs, enter progress monitoring data, complete appropriate transfer paperwork, and document reevaluation/eligibility determinations in EDPlan SC, the new SC state IEP software system. Participants will engage in hands-on practice in the new system, and will walk-through creating and finalizing an IEP, Transfer Statement of Comparable Services, and a reevaluation eligibility. Participants will learn to use this technology tool to document differentiated instruction for students with special needs, through the development of IEP goals and classroom instructional goals for individual students that will align with lesson planning and specialized instructional strategies.
**This session is for ESOL/MLP Teachers.** Session will cover training on how to use NatGeo for ML students who have lower level ACCESS scores (NatGeo curriculums covered: Inside the USA, Phonics, and Fundamentals 1 & 2) as well as Rosetta Stone and other curriculum materials for Multilingual Learner Program teachers who are teaching MLP classes at the middle and/or high school level.
Learn how to improve inclusion opportunities for students with and without disabilities through Unified Champion Schools grants, programs. and supports. We will discuss fundraising opportunities, walking clubs, buddy clubs, unified sports/PE, and inclusive student leadership opportunities throughout school community.
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.
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.
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.
**This session is for Middle and High School Teachers and ESOL/MLP Teachers.** Not sure how to reach success in writing with your MLs? Step up on my scaffold! In this session, teachers walk through a typical, scaffolded writing lesson in my ML classroom.
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.
Participants will learn how to create IEPs, enter progress monitoring data, complete appropriate transfer paperwork, and document reevaluation/eligibility determinations in EDPlan SC, the new SC state IEP software system. Participants will engage in hands-on practice in the new system, and will walk-through creating and finalizing an IEP, Transfer Statement of Comparable Services, and a reevaluation eligibility. Participants will learn to use this technology tool to document differentiated instruction for students with special needs, through the development of IEP goals and classroom instructional goals for individual students that will align with lesson planning and specialized instructional strategies.
**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 is for Co-teachers in Secondary.** Session is the prerequisite for coteaching in Greenville County in middle and high 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 is for Middle and High School Teachers and ESOL/MLP Teachers.** This session will provide attendees with guidance in determining what their multilingual learners can do in the classroom and specific strategies for accommodating instruction in content area classes to meet their needs.
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.
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.
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 learn how to create IEPs, enter progress monitoring data, complete appropriate transfer paperwork, and document reevaluation/eligibility determinations in EDPlan SC, the new SC state IEP software system. Participants will engage in hands-on practice in the new system, and will walk-through creating and finalizing an IEP, Transfer Statement of Comparable Services, and a reevaluation eligibility. Participants will learn to use this technology tool to document differentiated instruction for students with special needs, through the development of IEP goals and classroom instructional goals for individual students that will align with lesson planning and specialized instructional strategies.
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.
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.
Do you want to engage students during independent practice? Come see how utilizing choice boards give students a voice in their learning and access to differentiated activities aligned to standards.
Although public education has recently faced monumental challenges that, at times, have threatened even its very existence, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is our lifeline back to rich educational experiences and increased student achievement! Learn to triage your instructional practices and use the principles of UDL to ensure all students ENGAGE, REPRESENT, and take ACTION in their learning. Together we will save education by empowering students to be motivated, knowledgeable, and strategic through the UDL framework!
**This session is for High 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.
**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.
The process of writing is hard work. Teaching writing, and helping students believe in themselves as writers, is even harder. Join Lisa Helsel, 2023 recipient of the NCTE Donald H. Graves Award for Excellence in Teaching Writing, as she shares ideas for connecting deeply with student writers and for helping them become aware of their own writing processes. Participants will walk away with assessment and reflection activities that can be used in classrooms across the grade levels.
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.
GCSource is a tool that provides dashboards to make data-driven decisions. Whether you're a new user or just need a refresh, this session will go over the basics of using the system to inform your work.
Participants will learn how to create IEPs, enter progress monitoring data, complete appropriate transfer paperwork, and document reevaluation/eligibility determinations in EDPlan SC, the new SC state IEP software system. Participants will engage in hands-on practice in the new system, and will walk-through creating and finalizing an IEP, Transfer Statement of Comparable Services, and a reevaluation eligibility. Participants will learn to use this technology tool to document differentiated instruction for students with special needs, through the development of IEP goals and classroom instructional goals for individual students that will align with lesson planning and specialized instructional strategies.
Whether you are wanting to dive deeper into GCSource or just need a refresher, this course will focus on GCSource for individuals who already know the basics. We'll dig into more dashboards, exports, and what you can do with data after it is exported.
This session covers the main options for High School MLs including processes and placement for SDP, adult education, and other services. Principals may designate an attendee.
This course will focus on classroom and professional routines that promote behavior management and student success. Through new ideas and the reminder of some we've probably forgotten, routines will be illustrated through examples and practical strategies.
GCSource is a tool that provides dashboards to make data-driven decisions. Whether you're a new user or just need a refresh, this session will go over the basics of using the system to inform your work.
Participants will learn how to create IEPs, enter progress monitoring data, complete appropriate transfer paperwork, and document reevaluation/eligibility determinations in EDPlan SC, the new SC state IEP software system. Participants will engage in hands-on practice in the new system, and will walk-through creating and finalizing an IEP, Transfer Statement of Comparable Services, and a reevaluation eligibility. Participants will learn to use this technology tool to document differentiated instruction for students with special needs, through the development of IEP goals and classroom instructional goals for individual students that will align with lesson planning and specialized instructional strategies.
Whether you are wanting to dive deeper into GCSource or just need a refresher, this course will focus on GCSource for individuals who already know the basics. We'll dig into more dashboards, exports, and what you can do with data after it is exported.