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Various departments within the district or in neighboring areas are offering professional learning that targets classroom management and working with students who need extra support. Take advantage of these great opportunities -- and see if your team will attend with you.
Solution-focused alignment and collegial problem solving will benefit everyone!
Sessions include in-person and online/asynchronous professional learning options:
Sessions include in-person and online/asynchronous professional learning options:
- 🏫 In-Person Sessions 🏫
- 💻 Canvas Courses & Asynchronous Learning💻 (scroll down)
🏫Region 11's ACCELERATE High-Impact Teaching Series
Classes throughout April, May, June, and July
Birdville ISD does have a contract with Region 11 and many if not most of their sessions end up being free for us. Please make sure you work with your office staff to help you register if you've never registered for a Region 11 course before.
CPE/Flex-Eligible - varies depending on session.
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All staff that interact with students on a regular basis
🏫Specifically Designed Outcomes - see Special Education page
Campus Administrators, Diagnosticians, Teachers - SpEd, Teachers - CTE, PK-12 Teachers, Coordinators
🏫Differentiated Instruction
Campus Administrators, Coordinators, PK-12 Teachers, CTE Teachers, SpEd Teachers, EAs
Offered through Region 11.
Do you find it challenging when planning to meet the needs of diverse learners in a single classroom? Teachers must learn to embrace learner variability as the norm to create equitable learning environments. Differentiated instruction is a philosophy that governs teacher practice related to designing learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners. It embodies rigorous, inclusive, and conscious lesson design, and it challenges teachers to take a close look at the content, process, product, and environment to ensure that the learner experience is equitable and responsive for those who need additional support. Join us as we take a closer look at the foundational elements of the differentiated instruction process. We will look at various aspects of differentiated instruction, discuss where to begin, and learn about the power of choice and how it transforms learning. This session is aligned with FAPE, IEP Implementation, LRE, Instructional Strategies components of the TEA required self-assessment, and SPP indicator Education Environments (School Age).
TTESS: 1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 4.3
06/13
8:30-3:30
ESC Region 11
6 CPE/Flex-Eligible
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🏫Behavior Essentials
Campus Administrators, Teachers, SpEd Teachers, EAs
Offered through Region 11.
Unlock the secrets to a harmonious classroom where learning thrives and students flourish through the power of effective behavior management strategies! In this session, we will delve into the fundamentals of behavior while exploring essential concepts and discovering effective strategies to promote positive behavioral change. Key concepts include the ABC model of behavior, the purpose behind behaviors or the function of behavior, and effective strategies for promoting student success. In addition, we will explore key concepts included in the Technical Assistance: Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities. This session is aligned with the behavior component of the TEA-required self-assessment.
TTESS: 3.1, 3.2, 4.3
06/20
8:30-3:30
ESC Region 11
6 CPE/Flex-Eligible
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🏫How to Build Relationships, Communicate Effectively, and Set Limits to Reduce Problem Behaviors
Campus Administrators, Teachers, SpEd Teachers, EAs
Offered through Region 11.
"No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship." - James Comer In this session, we will explore the importance of building relationships, effective communication, and keys to setting limits. Participants will understand the importance of building relationships with students and how it impacts their learning and well-being. In addition, we will explore practical strategies for building relationships and how effective communication relates. Lastly, we will practice appropriate limit setting to create a safe and respectful learning environment. This session is aligned with the behavior component of the TEA-required self-assessment.
TTESS: 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3
07/09
8:30-11:30
3 CPE/Flex-Eligible
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🏫Kagan Cooperative Learning, Institute
Administrators, Educators K-12
Workshop #38276
Create full student engagement with Kagan Structures—simple yet powerful cooperative learning instructional strategies. Supported by a large body of scientific research, and proven effective in countless classrooms, schools, and districts, this revolutionary way to teach is transforming teaching and learning. Come experience the power of Kagan Structures. See how easy it is use teamwork and pairs to create a greater level of engagement than you imagined possible, even for your reluctant learners. We're not talking about group work. We're talking the real deal, and knowing the difference is the difference between engaging some and engaging all students. When we engage all students, they all learn more. And because the structures are so cooperative and interactive, they work wonders for students' social skill development. Students who work together get to know and like each other better which reduces discipline problems, bullying, and violence. Come learn easy ways to use Kagan Structures as a part of every lesson, creating greater engagement, deeper understanding of the content, improved retention, and greater liking for class and content. Kagan will give you the Seven Keys to unlock the door to successful cooperative learning. If you want more fun in teaching, highly engaged students who love your classroom, and elevated test scores, this workshop is for you!
[Prices start at $749 per participant.]
06/10 - 06/14
8:00am - check in // 8:30 - 3:45, daily
Hyer Elementary
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75225
CPE/Flex-Eligible
You should receive a certificate after completion of the conference. The certificate should indicate CPE hours.
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💻Building Positive Relationships to Decrease Problem Behaviors
💻Building Positive Relationships to Decrease Problem Behaviors
Campus Administrators, Teachers - Special Education, Teachers, EAs
Do you have 90 minutes? Join us this summer as we offer a series of online mini-sessions on evidence-based strategies that will help you improve student learning. The intended outcome is that participants will increase their repertoire of learning strategies that have been shown to be effective for learners with unique learning needs. This virtual session will explore the importance of building rapport and developing positive relationships. During this session, participants will become familiar with and practice strategies to build rapport and develop positive relationships. In addition, we will practice role-playing scenarios while implementing effective communication strategies. This session is aligned with the behavior component of the TEA-required self-assessment.
TTESS: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3
06/03
9:00-11:00
Virtual
2 CPE/Flex-Eligible
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💻Effective Classroom Management
Campus Administrators, Coordinators, Teachers, SpEd Teachers, EAs
Offered through Region 11.
As educators, we know that establishing routines, structure, rules, and expectations is crucial to creating a positive and productive learning environment for our students. Research has shown that establishing a predictable schedule and routine can help students feel safe, secure, and prepared for learning. Having a well-organized classroom can help students stay focused, engaged, and make it easier for them to access the materials they need. This session is aligned with the behavior component of the TEA-required self-assessment.
TTESS: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3
06/10
8:30-3:30
Virtual
6 CPE/Flex-Eligible
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Campus Administrators, Teachers - Special Education, Teachers, EAs
💻CTE Classroom Management - 20 Hour Professional Learning Course
All Levels / All Staff - specific to CTE needs
Offered through Region 13 - fees not waive. Must be paid in full. See campus administration to see if this is something the campus/school could support.
A thorough and thoughtful classroom management plan is the foundation of every successful classroom. Whether you are a novice CTE teacher struggling with classroom management or you already have a plan in place, this course will teach you how to create a classroom management plan that will drive your students and classroom to success.
This five-part series is designed to help you:
Determine your role in changing classroom behavior
Create a physically and emotionally safe classroom
Use the brain-based evidence behind classroom management
Develop a strong classroom management plan and syllabus
Plan for the first days of school
Address CTE specific classroom safety concerns
Two books supplement this course. The first book is The Classroom Management Book by Harry Wong who is known as “Mr. Practicality for his common sense, research-based, no-cost approach to managing a classroom for high-level student success.” The second book is Discipline in the Secondary Classroom by Randall Sprick (available in our lending library!) which is filled with “helpful advice based on the latest educational research as well as scores of useful tips gathered from successful classroom teachers.”
This course consists of assignments to be completed throughout, and coursework will be graded by our CTE Education Specialists
The online course includes in-house content, articles, Articulate presentations, graphic organizers, and self-assessments.
This course was developed by the Educator Certification Program at Education Service Center Region 13, in Austin, Texas.
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