September 24, 2018
ACTIVATE: Cognitive Skills Training Program Teachers will understand what ACTIVATE is,
how it works and how to begin the implementation process in their classrooms.
Teachers will preview the learning games, cognitive pre-assessment tests and the teacher portal so they understand
how to monitor their students’ progress.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 2d, 3c, 4e
October 2-5, 2018
Core Collaborative EmpowerED Learner Math Training with Lori Cook Building on professional learning from the EmpowerED Learner Math Training from Spring 2018 and Algebra For All sessions, teachers will continue to learn new instructional strategies to increase students’ fluency, conceptual understanding and application of grade-level math practices. By the end of this day-long session, teachers will understand how to conduct a dot and number talk, access resources from our professional text, Teaching-Student Centered Mathematics and teach inquiry-based math lessons using Three Act Tasks and the Launch, Explore, Summarize model.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 2d, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4e September 24, October 1, October 15, November 7, January 15 Amplify Science Curriculum / NYC Science Scope and Sequence Training Using skills learned in Summer 2018 and district Amply training, lead science teachers will turnkey the Amplify program to our science teachers in grades K-5. Over the course of several sessions throughout the year, teachers will learn all the components of the Amplify program and how it is aligned to the new scope and sequence.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 2d, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4e September 24, November 6, 2018 Educating Powerful Writers
Teacher leaders who attended the Summer 2018 Educating Powerful Writers
Program will ensure all ELA teachers in grades 6-8 understand how to engage
their students in the writing curriculum, can access and implement resources in
the teachers and student guides and understand the flow of each unit and
lesson. Session two will include work on leveraging small group instruction to
implement writing strategies found in the book, “The Writing Strategy Groups,” by Jennifer Serravallo.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 2d, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4e October 29, 2018 - December 17, 2018 Professional Learning Cycle of Inquiry Focus One: Exploring and Planning to include the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards
Resources Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 3c
November 6, 2018
Math Talks and Rigorous Tasks Led by Algebra For All trained teachers, vertical math team members will dive deeper into Dot and Number Talks and a rigorous task. By the end of the session, teachers will have viewed a model of each practice, discuss its implementation in their classroom so far and plan next steps and implications for future lessons.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 3b, 3c, 3d November 6, 2018 A+ Mobile STEM Lab Professional Learning Session In this session, teachers will be continue to learn about the A+ Mobile STEM labs. Teachers will learn about its components and how to use them in all subject areas. Teachers will be able to begin using the labs and generate questions for future professional learning sessions.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 3b, 3c, 3d November 6, 2018 Stress Management and Mindfulness Through our partnership with the NYCDOE Office of School Mental Health, School Mental Health Consultant, Geoffrey DeBery will help teachers and staff understand how to incorporate mindfulness and stress management techniques into their daily routines through stretching, breathing and awareness exercises.
Danielson Alignment: 4e November 20, 2018 LightSail Professional Learning Implementation Workshop Teachers will revisit the LightSail program and learn new and improved features to prepare to launch the program in our classrooms.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 3c ,3d Student Intro Lessons: Lesson 1: Opening a Book & Power Challenge (and a video of this lesson in action) Lesson 2: Cloze Strategies Lesson 3: Making Thoughts Lesson 4: Understanding Your Data Training Site PW - teacher November 27-29, 2018 NTN Math Professional Learning Series (Fall Session) with Coach Robin Posner Building on math professional learning from College Access for All and the EmpowerED Learner Math Series, NTN coach Robin Posner will work with teachers in full-day PL sessions to explore what rigor looks like in the math classroom and then unpack their standards and tasks through that lens.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 2d, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4e
December 18, 2018 and March 5, 2019 Algebra Nation On March 5th, math teachers in grades 6-8 will learn to utilize the Algebra Nation website’s “On-Ramp assessment tool. In the program, students will take a “StartUp” assessment the first time they go to On Ramp, which will assess their learning gaps. Teachers will learn how students are then placed on a learning path to fill in those gaps by watching short concept videos and answering questions. On December 18th, our Algebra teacher learned how to use the five components of the Algebra Nation program to use as a supplement to her blended learning Algebra Regents course. Algebra teacher will understand the five components of the Algebra Nation Program including:
Math teachers in grades 6-8 will receive follow up training with a focus on the 6-8 features including the On Ramp and Teacher Area. Website: https://web.algebranation.com January 14, 2019 Professional Learning Inquiry Cycle: Impact Team Schedules and Protocols In this professional learning session, teachers will review our SISCL Inquiry / Impact Team protocols and create their Professional Learning Inquiry Cycle Impact Team Schedules.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 2d, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4e January 15, 2019 Amplify Science Curriculum – Progress Builds and Assessments Essentials Using skills learned in Summer 2018 and district Amply training, lead science teachers will continue to turnkey the Amplify program to our science teachers in grades K-5. In this session, teachers will review the assessment features of the Amplify program and share best practices.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 2d, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4e January 28, February 11 - May 13, May 20 Professional Learning Cycle of Inquiry Focus Two: Checks for Understanding and the Formative Assessment Process In this 10-week Professional Learning Inquiry Cycle, teachers will
explore in-class checks for understanding techniques, perform an inquiry study
and share back findings to their colleagues. The goal of this session is to
focus on checks for understanding and its implementation and impact on student
learning in the Formative Assessment Process.
Danielson Alignment: 1a, 1e, 2d, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4e March 26, May 7 and May 14
In this session, teachers will continue to learn how to integrate the A+ STEM labs into their science curriculum. They will be introduced to an alignment document and STEM lab professional learning website to support integration.
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