Fall 2018
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Classroom Assessment Standards 9-10-18.mp4Classroom Assessment Standards
Monday, September 10, 2018 10:00am
Dr. Barbara Howard, Director, Master of School Administration Program, Reich College of Education, Appalachian State University
A Book For Every Child: Finding Mirrors, Windows, and Doors in Diverse Children's Literature
Monday, September 24, 2018 3:00pm
Ashley Pennell (Alumni 2012) RESE Instructor Reich College of Education Appalachian State University
In this session, we will explore how children's literature can serve as mirrors, windows, and doors for its readers. Through engaging with books that examine rich portrayals of diversity, including, but not limited to, religion, socio-economic status, ability, race, gender, and sexuality, participants will carefully consider the way the world is presented in the books they share with students. Participants will leave the session with resources to cultivate a classroom library that reflects the dimensions of diversity that exist in our world.NC Professional Teaching Standard 2
edTPA Rubrics 3, 6, 7
NC Teacher of the Year, Freebird McKinney and Western Regional Teacher of the Year, Julie Pittman
September 25, 2018 5:30pm RCOE #124 B/C
This is Freebird McKinney- A Village Teacher. First of all, in getting to know him, you need to know that he is fulfilling his ENTELECHY, on a daily basis. He was literally and figuratively, BORN TO BE A TEACHER! It is his calling, his destiny, and his purpose. As the current North Carolina State Teacher of the Year, he has had the blessing and honor of educating and inspiring countless young men and women inside and outside of the classroom, both in public high schools (for 14 years), currently at Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, NC and at Elon University as a School of Education adjunct professor. Global Education and Service Learning are also a great passions of his working with an organization, Dustin's GreenHouse, which is a non-profit group of educators dedicated to immersing students in the experiences of international travel and service. He has travelled to Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, South Africa, Belize, and the Yucatan, Mexico. As a “Village Teacher”, he attempts to engage his students in the “Hero’s Journey”, as they strive to understand their purpose and its meaning. He uses history, philosophy, anthropology, and sociology to help his students uncover their own individual story and then they connect it to the story of “What Does It Mean to Be Human.” He looks forward to learning about YOUR STORY and becoming characters in the great united story of the profession of EDUCATION!
Julie Paige Pittman was called to be an educator and community builder. She is a proud graduate of Johnston County Public Schools, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Speech Communications, as well as a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She held teaching positions at UNC-CH, Rutgers University, New York University, and Central Piedmont Community College, as well as worked in professional theater while in NYC. In 2003, she joined Rutherford County Schools as a high school English teacher at R-S Central High School, and is currently the NC Western Region Teacher of the Year. Outside of school, Julie is a wife and a mother of twin daughters, and is also a member of several civic and community groups in Western NC and across the state that support education, women, children, and communities. She thrives on motivating students to find their own voices and roles as citizens of this world, as well as inspiring fellow teachers to grow their skills by expanding their classrooms into the global community. Ultimately, she believes each of us shares a role in supporting and nurturing all students, and thus shaping our collective future.
NC TOY 9-25-18.mp4
Steam Up Your First Year of Teaching 9-27-18.mp4STEAM Up Your First Year of Teaching: Integrating STEM and Literacy (Elementary)
September 27 (Thurs.) 4:00pm RCOE #124A
Laura Absher (Alumni 2011) 5th Grade Teacher Math/Science Westwood Elementary Ashe County Schools
During this session, participants will learn the components of STEM and the the importance of using it in the elementary classroom. Come learn how to easily integrate literacy into any STEM lesson and make it a valuable learning opportunity for all of your students. Resources, sample lesson plans, and activities will be providedNC Professional Teaching Standards 3, 4
edTPA Rubrics 1, 3, 7, 8
Working in a Title I School (All) October 2 (Tues.) 11:00am RCOE #124B; 3:00pm RCOE #127
Octavia Little Associate Director of Admissions; Teacher Ed Recruiter Appalachian State University
In this seminar, students will discuss the definition of a title 1 school and how teaching in a title 1 school contrasts to teaching in non title 1 school. Additionally, students will debunk myths, learn strategies for building relationships with students, learn how to work with parents, and discover the immense impact that can be made when teaching in a Title 1 setting.Working in a Title I School 10-02-18.mp4Student Autonomy (Elementary) October 5 (Fri.) 2:00pm RCOE #127
Cynthia Resendes (Alumni 2002) 5th Grade AIG Vienna Elementary Schools Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
Creating a Student Led Classroom Using Flexible Seating, Bucket Lists, Google Drive, and Passion ProjectsNC Professional Teaching Standard 4
edTPA Rubrics 2, 6, 7, 8
Teaching is an Honorable Profession (All/Middle Grades) October 5 (Fri.) 3:30pm RCOE #127
Joey Burch (Alumni 1980) Principal Levine Middle College High School Charlotte/Meck Schools
A real and practical discussion of the life as an educator.NC Professional Teaching Standards 1, 2, 5, 6 edTPA Rubrics 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10
Teaching is an Honorable Profession.mp4PD Classroom Management: Setting the Tone for the Entire Year 10-09-18.mp4Classroom Management: Setting the Tone for the Entire School Year
October 9 (Tues.) 2:30pm RCOE #127
Krystalm Davison Science Teacher Levine Middle College High School Charlotte/Meck Schools
The key to an awesome semester is usually determined during the first days of class. The purpose of this PD is understand the importance of setting tone during the first days of class. Establishing procedures and routines that are aligned with your vision as the teacher, getting buy-in from your students, and integrating content on day 1 are crucial for a successful school year.NC Professional Standards 1, 2, 4
edTPA Rubrics 1, 2, 3, 6, 7
Interactive Review Games for the Classroom (Secondary) October 9 (Tues.) 4:00pm RCOE #127
Selina Jarvis (Alumni 1989) American History Teacher Currituck High School Currituck County Schools
VIRTUAL MEETING
Several examples of group and individual review games will be provided useful for thematic unit and cumulative course reviews. Templates and instructions available on presenter’s professional development website. Games include Bluff, Survivor, Switch, and Slap.NC Professional Teaching Standards 3, 4
edTPA Rubrics 1, 7
Interactive Review Games for the Classroom 10-09-18.mp4What's In Your Closet-Creating Your Teaching Style 10-09-18.mp4What's in Your Closet: Creating Your Teaching Style (Secondary)
October 9 (Tues.) 5:30pm RCOE #124A
Nyla McFadden ELA IV, Honors and AP Lit. Teacher Levine Middle College High School CMS Schools
This professional development lecture will present information of establishing a successful and productive learning community within the classroom. It will also include information on instructional planning and meeting the needs of a diverse student population.NC Professional Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
edTPA Rubrics 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 15
Teaching Without Resources 10-15-18.mp4Teaching Without Resources
October 15 (Mon.) 3:00pm RCOE #124A
Kate Faw (Alumni 2003) Data Analyst/Trainer Moore County Schools
Resources are scarce...finding enough paper, pens, markers, books, computers, etc can be a daunting task. However, there are many ways to teach that don't require any resources at all! This session will share some of our best, no supplies needed, teaching strategies; specifically, a great tool called an invisible white board.NC Professional Teaching Standards 3, 4
edTPA Rubrics 2, 7
How to Adapt Your Teaching Strategies for Exceptional Students in the CTE Classroom (any CTE subject area)
October 18 (Thurs.) 5:30pm RCOE #238
Jamie Minton (Alumni 2007) CTE-Family and Consumer Sciences West Wilkes High School Wilkes County
There can be a wide range of student abilities range of student abilities in any classroom. In the CTE classroom this is profound. This session will focus on how to adapt several different lessons for many types of abilities among exceptional students. Participants will be asked to come up with a lesson in their content area and differentiate for sample students based off modifications. Participants will present to the group and we will evaluate and reflect on lesson ideas.
NC Professional Teaching Standards 4, 5 edTPA Rubrics 2
How to Adapt Your Teaching Strategies for Exceptional Children in the CTE Classroom 10-18-18.mp4Blended Learning (Secondary)
October 23 (Tues.) 5:00pm RCOE #124C
Jennifer Miller (Alumni 2004, 2006) 9-12 Social Studies Teacher West Caldwell High School Caldwell County
This session provides information on the reason for my transition to a Blended Learning environment. It will provide data, tips, and tricks, possible pitfalls, and some tools needed to start the process of introducing a blended learning environment to your classroom.
NC Professional Teaching Standards 4, 5, 6
edTPA Rubrics 7, 8, 15
Infusing Literacy Strategies in All Content Areas (Middle Grades)
October 25 (Thurs.) 1:00pm RCOE #124C
Kae Treadway (Alumni 1991, 2006) Academic Facilitator/Online Spanish Catawba Elementary School Catawba Co.
Common Core State Standards task all teachers with the responsibility of delivering literacy instruction to students. Literacy instruction is a 21st century skill that must be infused into all subject areas and not taught solely in the English Language Arts classroom. To that end, all teachers need to possess a repertoire of strategies in both reading and writing to aid students in accessing informational and literary texts.
NC Professional Teaching Standards 2, 3, 4, 6
edTPA Rubrics 1, 2, 4, 7, 8
Integrating STEM Projects in the Elementary Classroom 11-02-18.mp4Integrating STEM Projects in the Elementary Classroom November 2 (Fri.) 3:00pm RCOE #124A
Darcy Grimes-2006, 2013 2012-2013 NC Teacher of the Year STEM Coordinator
North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching
Do you love the thought of STEM projects but are unsure of where to start? Are you interested in integrating your standards into one hands-on project? If so, this session is for you! Come experience a STEM project like a student and see how you can easily bring back these ideas into your classroom!
NC Professional Teaching Standards 3, 4, 6
I See You: Instructional and Behavioral Practices that Promote Inclusive Practices
November 5 (Mon.) 5:30pm RCOE #124A
Meghan LeFevers 2017 NC Assistant Principal of the Year; Miliken Educator Winner Gaston County Schools
In this session, participants will hear about the power of inclusion from both a student and teacher perspective. Participants will be given the opportunity to hear what instructional based practices were most effective based on classroom data including peer mentoring, instructional techniques and differentiated math lessons. Lastly, participants will hear how inclusion in the secondary setting has led to successful post secondary transition.
NC Professional Teaching Standards 2, 3, 4
edTPA Rubrics 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 , 9, 11, 14
zoom_0.mp4Becoming a Connected Educator and Developing a Global Classroom (All)
November 6 (Tues.) 1:00pm RCOE #124A
Ryan Harwood, NBCT (Alumni 1998) 6th Grade Teacher American Community School Amman, Jordan
Connecting your classroom to outside experiences helps your students develop a broader view of the world and even encourages empathy for others. By becoming a connected educator you will find other like minded teachers who are excited to join you in the global classroom. The session will explore the importance of becoming a connected educator to continue building your professional practice and open your classroom to learning across the world. We'll look at the how's and why's of Twitter and Facebook to build your own professional learning network as well as various opportunities such as Empatico.org and Mystery Skypes that help you connect with classrooms around the world.
NC Professional Teaching Standards 1, 4
edTPA Rubrics 3, 7, 8
Creating an Inclusive Classroom Library (All) November 8 (Thurs.) 5:00pm RCOE #124A
Jewel Davis Education Librarian Belk Library Appalachian State University
In this session, participants will learn about the importance of providing and promoting diverse texts in the classroom, strategies for finding diverse K-12 fiction and nonfiction, and ways to evaluate diversity in youth literature. Examples of authentic and inauthentic representation will be explored, and participants will have the opportunity to examine and evaluate sample texts.
NC Professional Teaching Standard 2
edTPA Rubrics 3, 9
Creating an Inclusive Classroom Library 11-08-18.mp4