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Contact Audrey Thomas for any questions related to Special Services/Dyslexia professional learning.
JUNE OFFERINGS
6/1/2023
Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations (Virtual)
Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations is the first of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools in areas regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will learn how students acquire reading skills, why some students struggle in reading, the definition and characteristics of dyslexia, and how to know whether dyslexia is the cause of a student's reading difficulties.
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
Texas Dyslexia Academy 5: Screening (Virtual)
Texas Dyslexia Academy 5: Screening for Dyslexia focuses on the universal screening process for dyslexia and reading development. The objectives for this course are to: - Understand the importance of early screening - Understand the state screening requirements - Define universal screening for dyslexia and related disorders - Become familiar with guidelines for the administration of screening instruments - Explore the interpretation of screening results - Understand the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) requirements related to screening - Understand best practices for ongoing progress monitoring
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
Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: Dyslexia Handbook (Virtual)
Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook is the second of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools in understanding The Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders. In this course, participants will explore the handbook and learn about updates.
6/8/2023
Texas Dyslexia Academy 6: Dysgraphia (Virtual)
Texas Dyslexia Academy 6: Dysgraphia provides educators with foundational information about dysgraphia, which is a related disorder to dyslexia. In this course, participants explore how students acquire writing skills, what dysgraphia is, the identification process, and the provision of services for students with dysgraphia as outlined in the Dyslexia Handbook.
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
6/21/2023
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.
6/27/2023 - 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
7/18/2023
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.
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