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ELEMENTARY
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.
6/1/2023
WICOR Summer Series: Interactive Notebooks for ALL
This session explore the why and how of an Interactive Notebook (INB) as a tool for supporting students’ learning. Teachers will learn the process of setting up an entry in the notebook utilizing the model of right side for direct input and left side for processing output of each entry. Participants will engage in a variety of collaborative learning structures that can be applied when planning lessons utilizing INBs. This will allow their students to dive deeper into the content and take ownership of their learning
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.
6/6/2023
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: Beyond Lecture: Strategies for Incorporating Effective Notetaking (virtual)
This virtual (Webex) session is designed to promote new thinking and structures for note-taking to increase the level of rigor in lessons. The application of structured note-taking processes will help to develop students' retention of content and increase overall student achievement.
6/8/2023
WICOR Summer Series: Beyond Lecture: Strategies for Incorporating Effective Notetaking
This session is designed to promote new thinking and structures for note-taking to increase the level of rigor in lessons. The application of structured note-taking processes will help to develop students' retention of content and increase overall student achievement.
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.
6/9/2023
RegXI Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Because Smart Teachers Deserve Smart Tools (Virtual)
This session is designed for K-12 teachers who are looking for innovative and effective ways to engage their students and enhance their learning experiences. Whether you're an experienced educator who is tech-savvy or a teacher who is new to AI-powered tools, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for integrating ChatGPT into your teaching practice. Additionally, teachers who are interested in exploring new and cutting-edge educational technology, along with those who are committed to improving their students' learning outcomes, will find this session highly beneficial. By the end of the session, participants will have a deep understanding of the potential of ChatGPT in the classroom and the skills and knowledge to effectively integrate it into their teaching practices. They will leave with practical strategies for personalizing and differentiating learning as well as ideas for how to use ChatGPT to engage and inspire their students. This session provides an opportunity for teachers to revolutionize the way they teach and take their students' learning to the next level with the power of ChatGPT.
6/12/2023
Force and Motion: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of force and motion and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include unbalanced forces, speed and acceleration, Newton's Laws, friction, gravity, centripetal and centrifugal force applied to rotational and orbital motion, electron flow, and wave motion. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
6/13/2023
Water and Weather: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will gain foundational knowledge of the water molecule and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include the structure of the water molecule, physical properties of water, relative density, solutions, the water cycle, weather patterns, erosion, water as a natural resource, water in living things, and groundwater. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
6/14/2023
Sun, Earth, and Moon: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include features and cycles of Earth and space, gravity, Earth's resources, and light and radio waves. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
6/15/2023
Living Systems: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of living systems and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include cell theory, organ systems, DNA, biodiversity, evolution, and life cycles. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
6/20/2023
RegXI Discovery Education - Explore the Basics (Virtual)
If you are not using Discovery Education yet, register for this session NOW. You and your students are missing out on AMAZING digital resources and easy-to-use features. In this session, participants will learn how to: 1. Search and use filters to find the perfect resources for your lesson. 2. Save time by creating folders and curating resources for future use. 3. Increase student engagement and retention with more than 100 SOS instructional strategies, and more!
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.
6/21/2023
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.
6/26/2023
New Science TEKS: Preparing for a Successful Transition, Grades K-5
The new science TEKS have arrived, and implementation will begin in the fall of 2024. The changes will expand science learning to include integration of both engineering practices and recurring themes in science learning. In this session, you will explore the new standards and consider implications of these changes. You will also gain introductory understandings of design and problem-solving classroom activities. To prepare for the physical classroom environment, you will learn the types of resources needed to support learning in design and problem solving.
6/26/2023
Literacy Strategies for Supporting Science and Engineering Practices
Participants will review the new Science and Engineering Practices as these developing TEA standards relate to differences in instructional goals for both science and engineering. Participants will gain firsthand experience with literacy strategies for supporting student growth in science and engineering literacy as they relate to student thinking and performance outcomes.
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)
JULY OFFERINGS
7/6/2023
Literacy Strategies for Supporting Science and Engineering Practices
Participants will review the new Science and Engineering Practices as these developing TEA standards relate to differences in instructional goals for both science and engineering. Participants will gain firsthand experience with literacy strategies for supporting student growth in science and engineering literacy as they relate to student thinking and performance outcomes.
7/10/2023
Force and Motion: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of force and motion and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include unbalanced forces, speed and acceleration, Newton's Laws, friction, gravity, centripetal and centrifugal force applied to rotational and orbital motion, electron flow, and wave motion. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
7/11/2023
Implementing New 3rd Grade Science Curriculum
Get an overview of the new curriculum to be implemented in 2023-2024 for 3rd grade science. Explore how phenomena, RTCs and SEPs are integrated alongside contnet standards in a 5E lesson cycle. A brief exploration of 3 potential new resources for adoption in 2024-2025 will be included.
How to Enroll in Vector for PD
7/13/2023
RegXI Discovery Education - What's New and Exciting?! (Virtual)
Have you been a fan of Discovery Education since the days of United Streaming? We have, too, so we know how much Discovery Education has changed. This session is for current Discovery Education users who want to learn about ALL of the new features and resources, including ready-to-use activities, interactives, audio, text and constructed response tasks, instructional strategies, the Quiz feature, and much more!
7/14/2023
Sun, Earth, and Moon: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include features and cycles of Earth and space, gravity, Earth's resources, and light and radio waves. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
7/14/2023
RegXI: Power Up Your Science Lessons with Discovery Education
Discovery Education makes it easy to Power Up Your Science Lessons! If you are in Region 11, you have access to thousands of digital resources through Discovery Education. Join us and learn to: 1. Search, filter, and curate a variety of resources, including videos, interactives, text, audio, images, and more 2. Locate and utilize ready-to-use lessons and student activities 3. Access and integrate a variety of instructional strategies to increase engagement and retention 3. Experience and create a video quiz and a standard quiz, or locate one to use in the Discovery Education Quiz Library We ask that you bring a future unit in mind, as this will be a make-and-take-style workshop.
7/17/2023
GT Update - Science on ICE: Inquiry, Creativity, and Enrichment in the Science Classroom
The ICE series provides content-specific instructional strategies that amplify core content for gifted and advanced learners. In this course, we will explore inquiry, creativity, and enrichment applied to the practices of science and engineering. Join us to discover strategies that promote both inquiry and problem-solving. Participants will receive 3 hours of GT update credit for this course and will be offered the opportunity to complete an independent extension activity to earn another 3 hours of GT update credit.
7/18/2023
WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101 (virtual)
This virtual (Webex) session introduces participants to AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR. Participants will practice components of WICOR and will experience the focused note-taking process used in AVID.
How to Enroll in Vector for PD
7/18/2023
WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101
This session introduces participants to AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR. Participants will practice components of WICOR and will experience the focused note-taking process used in AVID.
How to Enroll in Vector for PD
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
7/20/2023
Living Systems: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of living systems and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include cell theory, organ systems, DNA, biodiversity, evolution, and life cycles. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
SECONDARY
MAY OFFERINGS
5/30/2023
WICOR Summer Series: Building Disciplinary Literacy with AVID Weekly
This session will give participants an opportunity to learn how to use AVID Weekly (available to 6-12 teachers!)
Participants will build on their knowledge of disciplinary literacy, learn how to navigate AVID Weekly digital resources, and have time to explore lessons and texts.
5/30/2023
WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101
This session allows participants to explore and define AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR, as well as how they can support implementation of AVID in their role in a district. Participants will experience the focused note-taking process as a tool to process their learning throughout the module, using a graphic organizer or note-taking system of their choice. (Additional Information)
Contact Brandi Carey to register
5/31/2023
WICOR Summer Series: Building Disciplinary Literacy with AVID Weekly (virtual)
This virtual (Webex) session will give participants an opportunity to learn how to use AVID Weekly (available to 6-12 teachers!)
Participants will build on their knowledge of disciplinary literacy, learn how to navigate AVID Weekly digital resources, and have time to explore lessons and texts.
5/31/2023
WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101
This session allows participants to explore and define AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR, as well as how they can support implementation of AVID in their role in a district. Participants will experience the focused note-taking process as a tool to process their learning throughout the module, using a graphic organizer or note-taking system of their choice. (Additional Information)
Contact Brandi Carey to register
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.
6/1/2023
WICOR Summer Series: Interactive Notebooks for ALL
This session explore the why and how of an Interactive Notebook (INB) as a tool for supporting students’ learning. Teachers will learn the process of setting up an entry in the notebook utilizing the model of right side for direct input and left side for processing output of each entry. Participants will engage in a variety of collaborative learning structures that can be applied when planning lessons utilizing INBs. This will allow their students to dive deeper into the content and take ownership of their learning
6/1/2023
WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101
This session allows participants to explore and define AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR, as well as how they can support implementation of AVID in their role in a district. Participants will experience the focused note-taking process as a tool to process their learning throughout the module, using a graphic organizer or note-taking system of their choice. (Additional Information)
Contact Brandi Carey to register
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: Beyond Lecture: Strategies for Incorporating Effective Notetaking (virtual)
This virtual (Webex) session is designed to promote new thinking and structures for note-taking to increase the level of rigor in lessons. The application of structured note-taking processes will help to develop students' retention of content and increase overall student achievement.
6/8/2023
WICOR Summer Series: Beyond Lecture: Strategies for Incorporating Effective Notetaking
This session is designed to promote new thinking and structures for note-taking to increase the level of rigor in lessons. The application of structured note-taking processes will help to develop students' retention of content and increase overall student achievement.
6/9/2023
RegXI Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Because Smart Teachers Deserve Smart Tools (Virtual)
This session is designed for K-12 teachers who are looking for innovative and effective ways to engage their students and enhance their learning experiences. Whether you're an experienced educator who is tech-savvy or a teacher who is new to AI-powered tools, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for integrating ChatGPT into your teaching practice. Additionally, teachers who are interested in exploring new and cutting-edge educational technology, along with those who are committed to improving their students' learning outcomes, will find this session highly beneficial. By the end of the session, participants will have a deep understanding of the potential of ChatGPT in the classroom and the skills and knowledge to effectively integrate it into their teaching practices. They will leave with practical strategies for personalizing and differentiating learning as well as ideas for how to use ChatGPT to engage and inspire their students. This session provides an opportunity for teachers to revolutionize the way they teach and take their students' learning to the next level with the power of ChatGPT.
6/12/2023 - 6/14/2023
AVID Summer Institute
AVID Summer Institute is a 3-day, high-touch, interactive community experience featuring a rigorous curriculum that promotes student achievement at the highest levels and lays out a pathway to student success.
Contact Brandi Carey for registration information
6/12/2023
Force and Motion: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of force and motion and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include unbalanced forces, speed and acceleration, Newton's Laws, friction, gravity, centripetal and centrifugal force applied to rotational and orbital motion, electron flow, and wave motion. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
6/13/2023
Water and Weather: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will gain foundational knowledge of the water molecule and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include the structure of the water molecule, physical properties of water, relative density, solutions, the water cycle, weather patterns, erosion, water as a natural resource, water in living things, and groundwater. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
6/14/2023
Sun, Earth, and Moon: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include features and cycles of Earth and space, gravity, Earth's resources, and light and radio waves. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
6/15/2023
Living Systems: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of living systems and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include cell theory, organ systems, DNA, biodiversity, evolution, and life cycles. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
6/20/2023
RegXI Discovery Education - Explore the Basics (Virtual)
If you are not using Discovery Education yet, register for this session NOW. You and your students are missing out on AMAZING digital resources and easy-to-use features. In this session, participants will learn how to: 1. Search and use filters to find the perfect resources for your lesson. 2. Save time by creating folders and curating resources for future use. 3. Increase student engagement and retention with more than 100 SOS instructional strategies, and more!
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.
6/21/2023
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.
6/26/2023
Literacy Strategies for Supporting Science and Engineering Practices
Participants will review the new Science and Engineering Practices as these developing TEA standards relate to differences in instructional goals for both science and engineering. Participants will gain firsthand experience with literacy strategies for supporting student growth in science and engineering literacy as they relate to student thinking and performance outcomes.
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)
JULY OFFERINGS
7/6/2023
New Science TEKS: Preparing for a Successful Transition, Grades 6-8
The new science TEKS have arrived, and implementation will begin in the the fall of 2024. The changes will expand science learning to include integration of both engineering practices and recurring themes in science learning. In this session, you will explore the new standards and consider implications of these changes. You will also gain an introductory understanding of design and problem-solving classroom activities. To prepare for the physical classroom environment, you will learn the types of resources needed to support learning in design and problem solving.
7/6/2023
Literacy Strategies for Supporting Science and Engineering Practices
Participants will review the new Science and Engineering Practices as these developing TEA standards relate to differences in instructional goals for both science and engineering. Participants will gain firsthand experience with literacy strategies for supporting student growth in science and engineering literacy as they relate to student thinking and performance outcomes.
7/10/2023
Force and Motion: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of force and motion and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include unbalanced forces, speed and acceleration, Newton's Laws, friction, gravity, centripetal and centrifugal force applied to rotational and orbital motion, electron flow, and wave motion. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
7/11/2023
RegXI Empowering Critical Thinkers across Secondary Classrooms
Critical thinking is an essential skill, permeating all aspects of life and literacy. What does critical thinking look like in secondary classrooms? How do the skills students learn in the classroom empower them to imagine effective solutions for everyday challenges? Join us as we explore the benefits of creating critical thinkers across contents in secondary classrooms. Participants will leave the session with resources and strategies to implement in their classrooms.
7/12/2023
Implementing New 6th Grade/6th Accelerated Science Curriculum
Get an overview of the new curriculum to be implemented in 2023-2024 for 6th grade accelerated science. Explore how phenomena, RTCs and SEPs are integrated alongside contnet standards in a 5E lesson cycle. A brief exploration of 3 potential new resources for adoption in 2024-2025 will be included.
How to Enroll in Vector for PD
7/13/2023
RegXI Discovery Education - What's New and Exciting?! (Virtual)
Have you been a fan of Discovery Education since the days of United Streaming? We have, too, so we know how much Discovery Education has changed. This session is for current Discovery Education users who want to learn about ALL of the new features and resources, including ready-to-use activities, interactives, audio, text and constructed response tasks, instructional strategies, the Quiz feature, and much more!
7/13/2023
Water and Weather: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will gain foundational knowledge of the water molecule and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include the structure of the water molecule, physical properties of water, relative density, solutions, the water cycle, weather patterns, erosion, water as a natural resource, water in living things, and groundwater. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
7/14/2023
Sun, Earth, and Moon: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include features and cycles of Earth and space, gravity, Earth's resources, and light and radio waves. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
7/14/2023
RegXI: Power Up Your Science Lessons with Discovery Education
Discovery Education makes it easy to Power Up Your Science Lessons! If you are in Region 11, you have access to thousands of digital resources through Discovery Education. Join us and learn to: 1. Search, filter, and curate a variety of resources, including videos, interactives, text, audio, images, and more 2. Locate and utilize ready-to-use lessons and student activities 3. Access and integrate a variety of instructional strategies to increase engagement and retention 3. Experience and create a video quiz and a standard quiz, or locate one to use in the Discovery Education Quiz Library We ask that you bring a future unit in mind, as this will be a make-and-take-style workshop.
7/17/2023
GT Update - Science on ICE: Inquiry, Creativity, and Enrichment in the Science Classroom
The ICE series provides content-specific instructional strategies that amplify core content for gifted and advanced learners. In this course, we will explore inquiry, creativity, and enrichment applied to the practices of science and engineering. Join us to discover strategies that promote both inquiry and problem-solving. Participants will receive 3 hours of GT update credit for this course and will be offered the opportunity to complete an independent extension activity to earn another 3 hours of GT update credit.
7/18/2023
WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101 (virtual)
This virtual (Webex) session introduces participants to AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR. Participants will practice components of WICOR and will experience the focused note-taking process used in AVID.
How to Enroll in Vector for PD
7/18/2023
WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101
This session introduces participants to AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR. Participants will practice components of WICOR and will experience the focused note-taking process used in AVID.
How to Enroll in Vector for PD
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
7/20/2023
Living Systems: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success
In this session, participants will review foundational knowledge of living systems and apply the learning to a variety of science content strands within the elementary and middle school science TEKS. Topics covered in this session will include cell theory, organ systems, DNA, biodiversity, evolution, and life cycles. Participants will apply new understandings through varying levels of inquiry and evaluate design problems applied to topics presented in this session.
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