Professional Development Resources

This page has professional development resources for leaders and teams to use back at their buildings. It is organized by topic and a contact person is listed as well if you have further questions.

Intentional Planning Resources

Science of Reading PD and Resources

Reading Interventions PD Series

Ohio Literacy Lead Michelle Elia

Getting Started with the Science of Reading

Padlet of Resources

Adolescent Literacy - Decoding Series

Padlet of Resources and PD videos

Science On-Demand PD and Recorded PD

Science

Ohio Science Studies Weekly on-demand PD (November 2021)

Mystery Science: How to use Mystery Science in your classroom (August 2021)

August 2021 PD Recording

Science

Mystery Science: How to use Mystery Science in your classroom

Social Studies

Improving Instruction with Studies Weekly

Science & Social Studies

Integrating Science and Social Studies With Literacy (August 2021)

Elevating Remote Learning On-demand PD

Reading

Elevating Remote Learning in the Primary Classroom

Virtual Vocabulary Instruction with Into Reading

Into Reading: Inquiry & Research Projects

Math

Engaging Students in Strategy Fluency

Planning for Engagement, Rigor & Application

Science

Increasing Rigor & Engagement in the Elementary Virtual Science Classroom

Social Studies

The Power of a Question: Building Inquiry in Social Studies Online

November 3 PD Resources

Reading

Foundational Skills Instruction with Fundations and HMH Into Reading (K-1)

Vocabulary Instruction with HMH Into Reading

Writing: Making Connections Between the ELA Framework and the Into Reading Writing Workshop

HMH Into Reading

  • Link to access HMH recorded webinar and resources

    • Introduction to the Rigby Readers (35-minutes) Learn how to assign the resource via Ed and/or Google. Explore how to locate the supporting resources Suggestions on how the Rigby Readers might be used to support small-group instruction

    • Writing (50-minutes) Examining teacher and student supports in the writing workshop. Conferencing with students Introduction to the Module Writing Tasks for grades 3-5

    • Introduction to Notice and Note (50-minutes) Deepen understanding of the Notice & Note signposts and anchor questions. Use Notice & Note strategies in the Teaching Pal to plan lessons that engage students in the analysis of texts.

Math

Math Discourse with Ready Classroom Math

Curriculum Associates Online Modules Available on Demand to Extend Your Learning

Science

Ideas for the Virtual Science Classroom

Social Studies

Increasing Online Engagement in Social Studies

Remote Learning & Tech Integration

Turning PDFs into Google Slides Have you ever wondered how to make editable digital copies of your PDFs and Worksheets? This can be accomplished in 3 simple steps as you are about to learn in this session.

Flipped Classroom with Google Interactive Slides In the flipped classroom teacher-created videos and interactive lessons, instruction at DOK levels 1&2 occur in advance of class. Synchronous and in-person learning becomes the place to work through problems, advance concepts, and engage in collaborative learning. This session will focus on how to use Google Slides to flip your classroom.

Next Level with HyperDocs This session walks teachers through the stages of the SAMR model and provides resources to begin creating HyperDoc learning activities.

Using Kami in the Classroom Are you teaching with PDFs? "This PD shows teachers the basics of free Kami and how to use it with your students.

October 16 PD Resources for Science and Social Studies

Science

Mystery Science

Social Studies

Studies Weekly

Science & Social Studies Digital Binder Scavenger Hunt


Columbus City Schools Contact Information:

Heather Allen hallen704@columbus.k12.oh.us (science and social studies)

Johari Mitchell jmitchell7103@columbus.k12.oh.us (social studies)


Teacher Clarity

Blended Learning