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Contact Dr. Elena Guerrero for any questions related to Dual Language professional learning.
JUNE OFFERINGS
6/1/2023
Google Drive Organization (AM)
Google no longer provides unlimited free storage so GCISD will soon begin imposing storage restrictions on individual users. This workshop will focus on strategies for organizing and maintaining your Google Drive, Shared Drives, and email.
6/1/2023
Google Drive Organization (PM)
Google no longer provides unlimited free storage so GCISD will soon begin imposing storage restrictions on individual users. This workshop will focus on strategies for organizing and maintaining your Google Drive, Shared Drives, and email.
6/5/2023
Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students (Virtual)
Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students is the third of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools with services related to dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will receive a general overview of the unique needs of emergent bilingual students within the dyslexia evaluation process. The objectives for this course are: - Understand how The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update addresses emergent bilingual students - Understand the process of second-language acquisition - Learn about the benefits of bilingualism - Explore the various types of alphabetic systems that exist around the world - Understand data gathering and formal evaluation - Explore instructional programming for emergent bilingual students
6/5/2023
Canvas Course Creation
This session is designed for 4th and 5th grade teachers to learn the basics of Canvas course creation and design in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year.
6/5/2023
The SLAR TEKS Toolkit (K-3)
The Spanish language arts and reading TEKS identify what is critical for students to know and be able to do to become literate in the Spanish language. In this session offered at ESC Region 11, we will study the SLAR standards to determine the intended learning outcomes and plan for the learning experiences and instruction that facilitate student learning.
6/6/2023
Canva Essentials Webinar
Learn the basics of Canva for Education and beyond including how to navigate the Canva homepage, exploring the template library, create folders, share activities, and provide real-time feedback. Participants will walk away with the knowledge of how to use Canva in the classroom.
6/8/2023
WICOR Summer Series:
Collaborative Study Groups in the Elementary Classroom
In a Collaborative Study Group (CSG), students identify a specific question from a content area, collaborate to develop and deepen their understanding through Socratic inquiry, and apply their new learning in order to enhance classroom performance. Participants will experience CSGs by watching classroom applications and participating in a mock CSG before developing a personal implementation plan for their own classrooms.
6/20/2023
WICOR Summer Series: Collaborative Study Groups
In a Collaborative Study Group (CSG), students identify a specific question from a content area, collaborate to develop and deepen their understanding through Socratic inquiry, and apply their new learning in order to enhance classroom performance. Participants will experience CSGs by watching classroom applications and participating in a mock CSG before developing a personal implementation plan for their own classrooms.
6/20/2023
WICOR Summer Series: Collaborative Study Groups
In a Collaborative Study Group (CSG), students identify a specific question from a content area, collaborate to develop and deepen their understanding through Socratic inquiry, and apply their new learning in order to enhance classroom performance. Participants will experience CSGs by watching classroom applications and participating in a mock CSG before developing a personal implementation plan for their own classrooms.
6/27/2023 - 6/29/2023
RegXI All Systems Go: A Teaching and Learning Conference
Are you looking for a great way to grow as an educator while also getting your summer exchange credit hours? Then join us for our summer Teaching and Learning Conference where you will learn about accelerated instruction and support for all core content areas, including best practices in math, literacy, social studies, and science. We will also have learning experiences that incorporate digital learning, GT, and differentiation to support high-quality instruction for the success of all students. We will have a wide variety of sessions to choose from with various topics and strands. We have amazing keynote speakers lined up, so you don't want to miss it!
Day 1 Keynote: Todd Nesloney (Award-winning educator and best-selling author) Day 2 Keynote: Kim Bearden (Cofounder and director of the Ron Clark Academy) Day 3 Keynote: Gerry Brooks (Principal and public speaker)
Ongoing
mCLASS/Lectura Learning Modules - conducting the assessment, analyzing/interpreting reports, instruction/intervention
Self-paced modules for mCLASS and Lectura universal screening and progress monitoring assessment. mCLASS is used K-2 at all campuses except Silver Lake and Timberline where mCLASS is used K-5. Lectura is the Spanish universal screener used in K-5 at Silver Lake and Timberline. These modules will provide information regarding how to administer the different subtests and how to read the reports once the students have completed the assessment. The modules also include information on how to utilize the instruction and intervention resources that group students by their literacy needs once the assessment has been completed. Follow the direction in the link below on how to register for an account to access the module learning.
JULY OFFERINGS
7/19/2023
WICOR Summer Series: From Connection to Success: How Relationships Impact Learning
This session will illustrate the foundational power that relationships have over memory and resilient learning in order to show how grit, determination, and positive purpose arise from caring and committed relationships. In addition, it will explore how the neurochemistry of positive and challenging relationships increases memory and engagement with rigorous learning.
How to Enroll in Vector for PD
7/25/2023
GCISD DL Summer Institute
In this session, Dual Language teachers will focus on the language development skills and strategies that support the linguist bridge. Teachers will have time to apply their new learning with time for collaboration and planning for the first nine weeks.
How to Enroll in Vector for PD
7/27/2023
Content-Based Language Instruction for ESL Teachers
Presented by Region 11
Description: Participants will understand the key points and components of Content-Based Language Instruction.
Participants will practice strategies that can be immediately implemented in a classroom with Emergent Bilingual students.
Registration: Elementary and Secondary Region 11 Registration Link
Ongoing
mCLASS/Lectura Learning Modules - conducting the assessment, analyzing/interpreting reports, instruction/intervention
Self-paced modules for mCLASS and Lectura universal screening and progress monitoring assessment. mCLASS is used K-2 at all campuses except Silver Lake and Timberline where mCLASS is used K-5. Lectura is the Spanish universal screener used in K-5 at Silver Lake and Timberline. These modules will provide information regarding how to administer the different subtests and how to read the reports once the students have completed the assessment. The modules also include information on how to utilize the instruction and intervention resources that group students by their literacy needs once the assessment has been completed. Follow the direction in the link below on how to register for an account to access the module learning.
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