In order to provide a comprehensive catalog of offerings to meet the diverse and unique needs of each of our employees, the following courses will be available to all Humble ISD employees this summer. Please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change and all employees should refer to each individual offering in Eduphoria: Workshop for the most current information. : Critical Courses As we continue to build upon Writing Across the Curriculum and Questioning to Increase Rigor, it is imperative that each department send at least one representative to the subsequent courses in the Critical Courses section. English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) lead4ward: Figuring Out Figure 19 Volume 2 lead4ward: K-2 Shining Bright Using multiple texts and genres, participants will learn Figure 19 routines to move students from shallow readers to students who read deeply. K-2 is when the foundation for learning is laid and thus, a critical time to ensure kids get off to a great start! Application to all content areas will be addressed through a variety of high yield strategies, collaborative discussion, and developmentally appropriate learning stations. Teachers will focus on: understanding standard types (readiness supporting process) strengthening the alignment to grade 3 target areas by selecting Focus TEKS focusing on K-2 proficiency in the rigor of the process standards planning for transfer and application of learning 7/20/2015 8:30-4:00 6/11/2015 8:30-4:00 12 teachers from 3rd-5th grade from each Title 9 teachers from K-2nd grade from each Title Writer's Workshop: Primary This course will include 1 follow-up session in September. 6/10/2015 8:30-3:30 As needed per 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 1
Writer's Workshop: Intermediate This course will include 1 follow-up session in September. 7/15/2015 8:30-3:30 As needed per 1 st Nine Weeks Curriculum and Technology Updates for Elementary ELAR Words their Way This course addresses the first nine weeks curriculum updates, performance indicators, and the use of technology as a tool for engagement and relevancy. Word Study in Action Developmental Model follows the 5 stages of spelling development; this session will feature all materials needed to assist teachers to instruct in phonics, vocabulary, and spelling. 7/1/2015 8:30-3:30 K-2: 7/13/15-7/15/15 3 rd -5 th: 7/8/15-7/9/15 1 rep from each grade level should attend Mathematics lead4ward: Cooling the Curriculum Hot Spots K-2 lead4ward: Cooling the Curriculum Hot Spots 3-5 1st Nine Weeks Curriculum and Technology Updates for Elementary Math Elementary Math Textbook Woodles and Claim Evidence Response In this session, we will explore common focus standards to learn ways to: design engaging units and activities, use data to map student progress, think beyond the test, get kids to think in rigorous ways, and evaluate instructional resources. In this session, we will explore common focus standards to learn ways to: design engaging units and activities, use data to map student progress, think beyond the test, get kids to think in rigorous ways, and evaluate instructional resources. This course will address the first nine weeks curriculum updates, performance indicators, and the use of technology as a tool for engagement and relevancy. This course is specifically for new teachers only. Exploring best practices in the classroom by embedding vocabulary and using writing across the curriculum. 6/18/2015 8:30-4:00 6/19/2015 8:30-4:00 7/23/2015 8:30-3:30 7/6/2015 8:30-12:00 6/30/2015 8:30-3:30 12 teachers from K-2nd grade from each Title 12 teachers from 3rd-5th grade from each Title At least1 rep per grade level All new math teachers At least one rep per 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 2
Efficiency in Strategies: A Focus on Strip Diagrams (2 Days) Participants will learn the most efficient strategies for using strip diagrams/ bar models and how to effectively guide students to use appropriate representations to show their thinking. Efficient strategies for strip diagrams will be aligned vertically by concept in order to show the progression of student understanding. This workshop will also guide teachers in utilizing the most effective representation of strategies so that students may build conceptual understanding and make connections to other models. 7/21/2015 7/22/2015 8:00-3:30 1 rep per grade level Science lead4ward - Science Strategies: A Focus on the Process Standards (Grades K-5) 1 st Nine Weeks Curriculum and Technology Updates for Elementary Science Woodles and Claim Evidence Response Foundations of Elementary Science Tier II Face to Face course. In this workshop, participants will discover how to utilize depth of knowledge in measuring mastery of standards that will prepare students for higher levels of achievement on STAAR. Teachers will engage in planning and instructional activities that will ensure high quality learning experiences for their students. This course will address the first nine weeks curriculum updates, anchor labs, and the use of technology as a tool for engagement and relevancy Exploring best practices in the classroom by embedding vocabulary and using writing across the curriculum. Six face to face sessions for elementary science teachers. Completion of Tier One on-line courses 6/12/15 8:30-4:00 6/29/2015 7/30/2015 8:30-3:00 6/30/2015 8:30-3:30 7/9//15 from 8 to 3:30 with the following follow-up sessions 9/19/15, 10/17/15, 11/7/15, 1/9/16, 2/27/16, 4/2/16 from 4 to 6 3 reps from each At least 1 rep per grade level At least one rep per 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 3
Social Studies lead4ward: A Focus on the Process Standards (4-12) 1 st Nine Weeks Curriculum and Technology Updates for Elementary Social Studies The New Social Studies Textbook In this workshop, participants will discover how to utilize depth of knowledge in measuring mastery of standards that will prepare students for higher levels of achievement on STAAR. Teachers will engage in planning and instructional activities that will ensure high quality learning experiences for their students. This course will cover the first nine weeks curriculum updates, performance indicators, and the use of technology as a tool for engagement and relevancy. This session will address the newly adopted Social Studies textbook and supportive materials. 6/12/2015 8:30-4:00 8/3/2015 8:00-3:30 7/31/15 8:30-11:30 or 12:00-3:00 2 reps per At least one rep per grade level At least one rep per grade level Digital Learning Formative Assessment Through Technology for Elementary Teachers MOBI 101: Mobi Basics Edmodo 101: Classroom Networking Come to this hands on session to learn how technology can make formative assessment engaging and relevant It is time to get our MOBIs moving. Come to this fun filled session to learn ways to use your MOBI as an instructional tool to increase student application of knowledge and thinking. Edmodo in the classroom! This session will focus on bests practices for the use of Edmodo in the classroom. You will leave this session with ideas that can be implemented quickly. 6/16/15 8 to 11 6/24/15 1:30 3:3- Or 6/25/15 9:30 11:30 6/24/15 1:30 3:30 Or 6/25/15 9:30 11:30 1 per grade level ISC 1011 ISC 1012 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 4
CPS einstruction Response System (clickers) This session will address the use of the einstruction Response System in classrooms. 6/25/15 1:30 3:30 ISC 1011 and 1012 Listed as two different sessions Formative Assessment in through Technology for Elementary Teachers Google Apps for Education 101: Google Drive Come to this hands on session to learn how technology can make formative assessment engaging and relevant Come to this session on Google Drive to learn ways that Google drive can add excitement to your classroom. 6/16/15 8:00 11:00 7/28/15 9:30 11:30 7/30/15 9:30 11:30 or 1:30 3:30 8/12/15 9:30 11:30 ISC Room 1012 and 1011 We will release more on line opportunities for digital learning in May 2015. Be watching our web-site for updates. SIP/ESL / LOTE New Bilingual Teacher SIOP SIOP Refresher Introduction of District resources, program model, and timelines for New Bilingual Teachers Sheltered Instruction training for teachers of ELLs Review of components of SIOP for teachers of Ells who have been previously trained 8/6/15 8:00-12:00 6/15/15 and 6/16/15 Or 7/20/15 and 7/21/15 6/17/15 6/18/15 Bilingual & Dual Lang. Teachers ESL Teachers ESL Teachers 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 5
Dual Language Essentials Dual Language Essentials for Returning Bilingual Teachers 7/30/15 Dual Language Teachers Dual Language Essentials Dual Language Essentials for New Bilingual Teachers 8/6/15 Dual Language Teachers Spanish Immersion Program Meeting and Updates SIP Program Planning 8/20/2015 8:00-11:00 SIP Teachers Eduphoria has a complete listing of all Lead ESL teacher meetings, SIP, LPAC, TELPAS and Bilingual trainings for teachers throughout the summer as well as the 2015-2016 school year. Special Education Teachers Education Support Institute on Instruction This 4 day institute will focus on instructional strategies for special education interventionists. Specialized Program teachers will need to see Eduphoria for course offerings for their area. 8/3/2015 through 8/6/2015 All SpEd teachers Co-Writer Learn how to use co-writer in the classroom to improve student writing. TBD General Ed and Special Ed staff Multiple PD Sessions Multiple PD sessions are available in Eduphoria for AB, LS, Mosaic, Cambridge, OT, Speech, LSSP, Diags, STEPS, STEPS Plus, PPCD, Autism, etc. See Eduphoria As needed Student Support Services Elementary Counselor Meeting Counselors will address updates and master planning. 8/11/2015 8:30-12:30 All elementary counselors 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 6
New Counselor Group This training will allow new counselors the opportunity to develop their skills in a small group setting. 7/23/2015 All new counselors Making Connections with the Whole Child Building Community in the Classroom ADHD and Tier 1 Interventions Making Connections with Reinforcers & Consequences Making Connections with Music & Movement In Making Connections with the Whole Child, participants complete the DISC assessment and relate temperaments to students and their strengths and needs in the classroom. Participants also complete learning styles and multiple intelligence assessments. The assessments are utilized as a tool in addressing instruction and assessment in the classroom setting. Connecting to students where they are and providing a safe place to share feelings and practice social skills through the use of class meetings. This workshop explores specific characteristics of students with ADHD. Looking below the surface of the iceberg participants explore interventions that can be used with ADHD students as well as all students to increase academic and social success. This workshop focuses on a deeper understanding of the function of behavior as well as how behaviors satisfy needs. Participants will use this knowledge to develop relevant reinforcers and reasonable and rational consequences to increase desired behavior and decrease undesired behaviors. This workshop focuses on nonverbal classroom management techniques, including the use of deliberate physical movement and the enhanced incorporation of music. 6/9/15 8:00-4:00 6/10/15 8:30-11:30 6/10/15 8:30-11:30 6/10/15 1:00-4:00 6/10/15 1:00-4:00 Student Health Services General Nursing Practices School nurses will address general nursing practices for the 2015-2016 school year. 8/3/2015 All elementary nurses 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 7
New Nurse Orientation Orientation of new nurses regarding policy and procedures, as well as certifications. 8/642015 8/6/2015 8/10/2015 All new nurses Vision Certification This course covers the state certification requirements for all nurses. 8/18/2015 All nurses Spinal Screening Certification State Certification required of all nurses. 8/19/2015 8:00-12:00 All nurses Nurses will meet on 1/4/16 as a group. Fine Arts / PE Arts Education: Building Vertical Collaboration K-12 Visual arts staff will present 2D and 3D lessons and adjust to fit the curriculum. Each day of the three days will include different strategies. 6/9/2015 6/10/2015 6/11/2015 At least 1 rep per Elementary Music Method All Elementary Music Teachers 8/5/2015 All elementary music teachers Arts Education: Review of New Instructional Materials Elementary Staff will meet with Davis Reps for instruction and use of new art instruction software and tools 8/6/2015 At least 1 rep per Art Teachers Affinity Meeting Art Teachers will meet on this date. 8/5/2015 All elementary Art teachers PE Conference CPR Certification PE conference in Conroe All PE teachers will go through a refresher training course for CPR. 6/8/2015 through 6/11/2015 8:00-12:00 8/20/2015 8:00-11:30 All elementary PE teachers can attend All elementary PE teachers and paras PE teachers will also meet on early release dates from 1:00 4:00 in Sept. and March and on 1/4/2016 from 1:00 4:00 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 8
Boys in Crisis Hear Our Cry: Boys in Crisis Focusing on how our male students learn differently, this course offers a unique approach to working with boys in the school setting. 6/8/2015 7/20/2015 8/3/2015 8/14/2015 All staff who have not previously attended Academic Lead Teachers ICLE Train the Trainer New ALT CIR ALT Kick-Off lead4ward STAAR 3Di All ALTs who completed the CIR training in the 2014-2015 school year need to attend all three days. All new ALTs will be trained on the CIR process. ALTs will receive information to begin the 2015-2016 year. Leading Learning 3Di is a new class designed to support the work of leadership teams (the principal, content area teacher leader and program leaders). Use a comprehensive data analysis protocol to determine a focus for improvement planning, professional development, and instructional intervention. In this two day class, leadership teams (administrators and teacher leaders) will use a revised and simplified analysis process using cumulative state level data at the knowledge and skills level (new for 2015-16) to determine focus areas for the year. 6/16/2015 through 6/18/2015 8/3/2015 through 8/5/2015 All ALTs All new ALTs 8/6/2015 All ALTs 6/22/2015 & 6/23/2015 8:30-4:00 Optional for each leadership team Campus Administrators Eagles: RtI Teams 6/9/2015 RtI Teams will be trained on the RtI Framework Wildcats: Overview for the 2015-2016 school year. Please note 6/10/2015 the dates for each team in the next column. Mustangs: RtI Teams 6/11/2015 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 9
RTI for Elementary School RtI Teams: Assessment This half day session will review the principals role in RTI procedures for the 2015-2016 school year RtI Teams will be trained in assessment and understanding multiple sources of data collection necessary for team problem solving in the RtI model. Please note the dates for each team in the next column. 7/30/15 8:30-11:30 Eagles: 8/12/2015 Wildcats: 8/13/2015 Mustangs: 8/14/2015 Principals and AP RtI Teams LSSPs and Diags will attend this session with their teams. DAEP may select any one of the dates to attend. Principal Leadership Development This session is critical for principals. 7/21/2015 through 7/23/2015 Principals RTI Updates This session will address RTI procedures for the 2015-2016 school year 7/30/15 8:30-11:30 Principals and AP Principal Hot Topics CPI : Full Course CPI : Refresher Course lead4ward STAAR 3Di CIP Program training for Campus Administrative Teams This session is critical for principals, associates, and assistant principals. This course is critical for all administrators who are not certified in CPI. This course is critical for all administrators who are certified in CPI, but need to update their annual certification. Leading Learning 3Di is a new class designed to support the work of leadership teams (the principal, content area teacher leader and program leaders). Use a comprehensive data analysis protocol to determine a focus for improvement planning, professional development, and instructional intervention. In this two day class, leadership teams (administrators and teacher leaders) will use a revised and simplified analysis process using cumulative state level data at the knowledge and skills level (new for 2015-16) to determine focus areas for the year. Review procedures for creating the CIP in the online CIP program 7/30/2015 See Eduphoria for dates See Eduphoria for dates 6/22/2015 & 6/23/2015 8:30-4:00 7/27/15 7/29/15 8/4/15 8/6/15 All administrators All administrators All administrators Optional for each leadership team Administrative teams from each Sessions are offered on the dates notes the following times 8:30-10:00, 10:30-12:00 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 10
Title I Administrator Initial for the 2015-2016 School-Year CIP Program training for Campus Administrative Teams Initial training for Title I Campus Administrators. Review changes in federal, state or district policies in regards to Title I. Discuss potential issues for upcoming year. Review procedures for creating the CIP in the online CIP program 08/11/2015 8:30-11:30 6/15/15 & 6/16/15 Title One Campus Administrators Administrative teams from each Sessions are offered on the dates notes the following times 8:30-10:00, 10:30-12:00 Data Quality New Registrar Returning Registrar Elementary Attendance Specialist Elementary TAC Contact Discipline Contacts Data Quality will train new registrars on eschool 3.1, proper documentation, PEIMS requirements, and district policies and procedures Data Quality will train returning registrars on eschool 3.1, proper documentation, PEIMS requirements, and district policies and procedures Data Quality will train Attendance Specialists on eschool 3.1, proper documentation, PEIMS requirements, and district policies and procedures Data Quality will train Elementary TAC Contacts on the new eschool 3.1 gradebook DQ will train Discipline Contacts how to enter discipline in eschool 3.1 8/4/2015 8:00-4:00 8/5/15 8-11:30 or 12-3:30 8/6/15 8-11:30 or 8/10/15 12-3:30 8/11/15 8-11:30 or 8/13/15 12-3:30 8/20/15 or 8/21/15 8:00-11:30 or 12:30-4:00 Registrar Registrar Attendance Specialist TAC Contact Special Programs 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 11
Title I Bookkeeper Initial for the 2015-2016 School-Year Title I Parent Involvement Liaison Initial for the 2015-2016 School-Year Initial training for Bookkeepers on Title I es. Review of Federal and State rules on use of funds. Review of district purchasing codes and procedures. Initial for Title I Parent Involvement Liaisons. Review of Federal and State rules on parental involvement. Review district procedures for data collection. 8/13/2015 8:30-11:30 8/20/2015 8:30-11:30 Bookkeeper Parent Liaison Office Professionals Office Professional Customer Service This half-day session focuses on customer service for office professionals. 6/18/15 Office Professional Conference This day-long session focuses on the needs of our office professionals 7/29/15 8:00-4:00 Office staff from each RICOH Super User Update Update training and problem solving session 8/6/15 9:00-11:30 Campus Super Users RICOH New Super Users All new Campus or Department Ricoh Super Users should attend this initial training on the Ricoh copy machine - es may send someone as a back-up super User to be trained 7/29/15 9:00 11:30 New Campus Super Users Librarians District Librarian s Best practices for the Humble ISD Librarians will be discussed. 6/9/15 & 6/10/15 All district librarians 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 12
Elementary Recommended Courses Summer 2015 Additional courses, listed below as recommended will be available for employees to satisfy the district requirements for earning compensatory time. Employees should discuss any other professional development opportunities with their supervisor prior to attending to ensure compensatory time will be awarded. Some of these courses will also be offered throughout the 2015-2016 school year. Science / Social Studies Special Education Lake Houston Science Collaborative By application CPI : Full Course See Eduphoria for dates Online PD sessions will be available for Advanced Topics in Social Studies as a book study in Eduphoria ecourses TBD CPI: Refresher Course See Eduphoria for dates Recommended Elementary Professional Development Rice Elementary Model Stem Lab by invitation only Gifted & Talented GT Update Hours: Texas Performance Standards Project: K-5 (select only one date) 6/10/2015, 6/11/2015, 6/15/2015, 7/8/2015 GT Update Hours: Twice Exceptional Students and GT Services (select only one date) 6/16/2015, 7/7/2015 GT 5 Day Institute: For teachers who need initial certification 6/18/2015 & 6/22/2015 through 6/25/2015 or 7/13/2015 through 7/20/2015 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 13
Math ELAR Math Textbook Lake Houston Math Collaborative Elementary Math Foundations, Level One for New Teachers Mathematics Model Lessons TBD By application 7/20/2015 TBD Foundations to Reading, Level One: K-2 TBD Foundations to Reading, Level Two TBD K-1 Interactive Writing 7/27/2015, 9/12/2015 Handwriting Without Tears 6/17/2015, 7/22/2015 istation 7/9/2015, 8/11/2015 Anchors Away: Using Anchor Charts in the ELAR Classroom 6/16/2015, 7/6/2015 Running Records 6/16/2015, 7/7/2015 Dyslexia / Dysgraphia 101 6/24/2015, 7/8/2015 All employees are expected to earn a minimum of 12 hours of professional development time through approved courses to satisfy the requirements for August 14, 2015 and October 12, 2015. The following Annual Compliance Courses will be available as ecourses in Eduphoria from July 1, 2015 through September 1, 2015. Annual Compliance Courses do not count towards compensatory time. Campus Based (Instructional) Annual Compliance Courses Campus Based Non-Campus Based (Non Instructional) (Student Contact) Non-Campus Based (No Student Contact) Link will be active 7/1/2015 Link will be active 7/1/2015 Link will be active 7/1/2015 Link will be active 7/1/2015 Computer labs 1011 and 1012 will be open at the ISC on 8/25/2015 through 8/27/2015 from 4:30 6:30 pm for any and all employees who need help on completing their Annual Compliance Courses. Employees do not need to sign up in Eduphoria to attend as it is a come-and-go help session. Additionally, please remember that the eschool 3.1 rollout process will occur as a part of your trainings the week of August 17, 2015 August 21, 2015. New Teacher Orientation will be held Monday August 10, 2015 through Wednesday August 12, 2015 at Summer Creek High School. Administrators should plan on attending breakfast on Monday August 10 th. 4/8/2015 2:03 PM 14