January 29th PD Day

Overview:

  • There are multiple pathways to explore, each with a variety of materials and resources. You will have time to explore 3 topics, one of which MUST be the Work Skills Competencies. Use your Workshop Planning Form to guide your time today.

Goals:

  • Provide opportunities for choice during professional development based on individualized skills and knowledge

  • Share ideas and learnings across the district

  • Gather needs and feedback to inform ongoing professional development

  • Deepen knowledge of Work Skills Competencies across the district

Agendas:

Agenda + Workshop Planning Form [view only-please make a copy]

RSD Jan 29 Overview.mp4

Introduction + Kickoff!

Before you get started, watch this 4-minute video for a brief overview of our time today.


**Note: The Workshop Planning Form has been updated--you will make a copy by clicking "file"--> and selecting "make a copy" to be able to edit**

Live Session Links

Looking for an optional live session? Use the links below to join. [will be linked the morning of 1/29]

Live Session Links:

8:00-8:45: Mental Health Open Google Meet + IXL Session (open to elementary teachers)

9:00-9:45: Mental Health Open Google Meet + IXL Session (open to middle school teachers) + CKLA Q&A Session + Special Education Meet (use specialeducationpd as the meeting code)

10:00-10:45: Mental Health Open Google Meet + IXL Session (open to high school teachers) + Special Education Meet (use specialeducationpd as the meeting code)

Pathways

Find a brief description of each pathway to choose from below. Use the dropdown menu at the top of this page to navigate to that pathway! Plan to explore 3 topics during your time this morning.

Pathway 1: District Programs and Tools [link to pathway here]

Goal: Deepen knowledge of district-specific programs.

Topics:

  • DIBELS

  • (1 live session) CKLA

  • (3 live sessions) IXL

  • Edgenuity

Pathway 2: Digital Tools [link to pathway here]

Goal: Gain understanding of more tools to support instruction.

Topics:

  • using gocast to flip learning

  • using duallness to split your screen

  • Google Suite Videos [from Jan 6th PD]

  • Digital Tools Resource Grid [from Jan 6th PD]

  • RSD teacher spotlight

  • and more!

Pathway 3: Work Skills--required [link to pathway here]

Goal: Embed Work Skills Competencies into an upcoming lesson plan.

Topics:

    • WSC 101

    • WSC 102

* We will be digging deeper at the school-level on February 10.*

Pathway 4: PL [link to pathway here]

Goal: Explore resources to further personalize learning.

Topics:

  • Playlists [new resources + Jan 6th videos/slides]

  • Performance Assessments

  • PL 101 + 201 [from Jan 6th]

Pathway 5: Special Education--for Special Education Teachers only

Goal: Provide training to support students receiving specialized services.

Instructions:

  • 8:00-8:45: explore Work Skills Competencies

  • 9:00-10:45: Google Meet (Use specialeducationpd as the meeting code)

Pathway 6: Mental Health--explore independently [link to pathway here]

Goal: Share resources and collaborate around mental health for staff and students.

Topics:

  • (3 live sessions) Open Google Meets

  • RSD Mental Health Live Sessions

  • Teacher Self Care [from Jan 6th PD]

Pathway 7: Cross-Curricular Planning Lab [link to pathway here]

Goal: Collaborate with teachers across the district to problem solve, share best practices, and plan.

Topics:

  • Elementary lab

  • Middle school lab

  • High school lab

Close Out + Next Steps

Please share your feedback on today's session in the closing survey below. This will help inform our January 29th plans!

Closing Survey

Please take this closing survey to share feedback about today and what you need moving forward.