2021-2022 Professional Learning and Instructional Preparation Days

Before Students Attend - Summary Points

  • Three days are allocated to schools for professional learning before students attend.

  • Each day may be separated into morning and afternoon sessions.

  • Morning sessions will be reserved for content presentation acknowledging quality presentations include time for collaborative activities.

  • Afternoon sessions may be reserved for content collaboration acknowledging quality collaborative products result from norms, agendas, and action plans.

  • An afternoon session may be reserved for compliance training.

  • School leadership teams will choose (from a variety of menu options) the professional learning that best meets the needs of their school.

  • The school leadership team will be provided with content materials for the professional learning they select. The professional learning presentation and collaboration will be designed by the school leadership team.

  • Leadership teams may decide to collaborate with other schools horizontally or vertically to design professional learning.

  • The menu of options, supporting materials, and district office contact will be housed on the graniteway.org website.

  • Reporting of school plans are to be made to principal’s Leadership and Improvement Director using this link.

• Professional learning on school-specific initiatives

Before Students Attend Morning Menu Items – Leadership and Improvement Director Reviewed and Approved

  • PBL & Multi-Lingual Learners – Contact Dawn Hauser - Link to Elementary Resources - Link to Secondary Resources

  • PBL & Special Education – Contact Dawn Hauser - Link to Elementary Resources -Link to Secondary Resources

  • PBL Implementation Strategies - Contact Dawn Hauser

  • Teacher Clarity – Contact Noelle Converse

  • PLC Practices – Contact Todd Braeger - Link to Resources

  • Continuous Improvement Practices – Contact Aaron Wilson - Link to Resources

  • Student Assessment – Contact Joan Bramble

  • Lesson Design – Contact Noelle Converse

  • Lesson Delivery – Contact Lynne Rada

  • Student Engagement – Contact Lynne Rada

  • Behavior Supports – Contact Angie Jones

  • Classroom Culture – Contact Dave Gomez

  • MTSS/Student Support Process – Contact Judy Petersen

  • Critical Social Emotional Learning Practices – Contact Judy Petersen

  • Developing a Culture of College, Career, and Life Readiness – Contact Judy Petersen

  • Accommodations and Behavior – Contact Bryce Day

  • Equitable Learning Environments – Contact Dave Gomez

  • Canvas Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced for Secondary Teachers – Contact Chris Larsen

  • Nearpod – Contact Chris Larsen

  • Upper Grade Elementary Literacy - Contact Karen Gregory

    • Advanced Word Work

    • Academic Vocabulary

      • Module 1: Effective Vocabulary Instruction

      • Module 2: Academic Conversations

    • Reading Comprehension Instruction

      • Module 1: “Standards, strategies, and skills, oh my!”

      • Module 2: The Power of Close Reading

    • Writing Instruction

      • Module 1: Recipe for Riveting Writing & Noteworthy Narratives

      • Module 2: Opinions / Arguments with Relevant Reasoning

      • Module 3: Interesting Information / Excellent Explanations

Before Students Attend Afternoon Menu Items - Leadership and Improvement Director Reviewed and Approved

  • Granite compliance/relicensure training items (sexual harassment, child abuse, suicide prevention, etc.)

  • Professional Learning Community collaboration

  • Collaboration – an extension of the morning session

  • Professional learning on school-specific initiatives

During the School Year Menu Items – Leadership and Improvement Director Reviewed and Approved

  • PBL & Multi-Lingual Learners – Contact Dawn Hauser - Link to Elementary Resources - Link to Secondary Resources

  • PBL & Special Education – Contact Dawn Hauser - Link to Elementary Resources -Link to Secondary Resources

  • PBL Implementation Strategies - Contact Dawn Hauser

  • Teacher Clarity – Contact Noelle Converse

  • PLC Practices – Contact Todd Braeger - Link to Resources

  • Continuous Improvement Practices – Contact Aaron Wilson - Link to Resources

  • Student Assessment – Contact Joan Bramble

  • Lesson Design – Contact Noelle Converse

  • Lesson Delivery – Contact Lynne Rada

  • Student Engagement – Contact Lynne Rada

  • Behavior Supports – Contact Angie Jones

  • Classroom Culture – Contact Dave Gomez

  • MTSS/Student Support Process – Contact Judy Petersen

  • Critical Social Emotional Learning Practices – Contact Judy Petersen

  • Developing a Culture of College, Career, and Life Readiness – Contact Judy Petersen

  • Accommodations and Behavior – Contact Bryce Day

  • Equitable Learning Environments – Contact Dave Gomez

  • Canvas Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced – Contact Chris Larsen

  • Nearpod – Contact Chris Larsen

  • Professional Learning Community Collaboration

  • Collaboration – an extension of the Granite Way session

  • Professional Learning on School-Specific Initiatives

  • Upper Grade Elementary Literacy - Contact Karen Gregory

    • Advanced Word Work

    • Academic Vocabulary

      • Module 1: Effective Vocabulary Instruction

      • Module 2: Academic Conversations

    • Reading Comprehension Instruction

      • Module 1: “Standards, strategies, and skills, oh my!”

      • Module 2: The Power of Close Reading

    • Writing Instruction

      • Module 1: Recipe for Riveting Writing & Noteworthy Narratives

      • Module 2: Opinions / Arguments with Relevant Reasoning

      • Module 3: Interesting Information / Excellent Explanations

4-12 Before Students Attend - PD Menu Visual

4-12 During the School Year - PD Menu Visual

K-3 Before Students Attend - PD Menu Visual

K-3 During the School Year - PD Menu Visual

K-3 Additional PD Information

  • Teachers willing to complete the independent module work outside of the workday, attend the end of year PD, and pass the assessment can earn a total of $3,000

    • All teachers will participate in the required contract days of: Aug 11, 12, Sept 17, Nov 29, Feb 22

      • *Stipend of $300 per completion of each of the 6 independent modules outside of the workday (up to $1800 for all 6 completed outside of the workday)

      • **Stipend of $600 for PD day June 3rd (7 hours)

      • **Stipend of $600 for completion and passing grade on cumulative assessment following Units 1-4

  • Optional UVU Credit will be available for teachers who apply for it for full completion and passing of Units 1-4 (6 hours credit)

  • Teachers who are not able to complete the 6 6-hour days for module work on their own time will complete the required days of: August 11, 12, Sept 17, 2 6-hour days between Sept 20-Nov 26 (with sub), Nov 29, 2 6-hour days between Nov 30-Feb 18 (with sub), Feb 22, 2 6-hour days between Feb 23-Jun 2 (with sub), and optional Jun 3 which includes last PD ($600) and completion and passing of cumulative assessment ($600)