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BEST Professional Development Sessions

& More!

Are you look for PD opportunities over the summer? Check out the options below:

HMH Summer Fest

Click here for details regarding dates, topics, and registration links.

Sessions provide opportunities for teachers in ALL stages of learning from just getting started to high-impact, see-it-in-action sessions.

JCPS Digital Learning Team Presents: Grounds for Growth

Back by popular demand, we are excited to invite you to participate in our Grounds for Growth (G4G) Summer Learning Series with the Tuesday Morning Brew Crew!

JCPS participants will earn CEUs for attending sessions. Open to all educators!

For session details and to register for any or all sessions, please use the link below:
https://forms.gle/R5eq4fiEaGSPFVH98

*In addition to the G4G series, we have compiled other summer learning opportunities that we are currently aware of in our Digital Learning PD Offerings document. This document will continue to be updated as new opportunities become available.

Below are upcoming opportunities designed by BEST specifically for JCPS Beginning Teachers and/or International Faculty.

All sessions are virtual and will be facilitated via a Google Meet unless otherwise noted.

For more information or to search for other district-wide opportunities, please visit the KickUp app in ClassLink. This presentation provides an overview on how to search for and pre-register for professional learning opportunities. If you are a new hire but do not yet have a JCPS email address, use this link to create an account which will merge later with your new email address.

Fall Sessions

Classroom Management

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Elementary (grades PreK-5)

- Tuesday, September 22, 4:30-5:30
- Thursday, September 24, 4:30-5:30
- Thursday, October 27, 4:30-5:30

Middle/high school (grades 6-12)

- Tuesday, September 22, 3:30-4:30
- Thursday, September 24, 3:30-4:30
- Thursday, October 27, 4:30-5:30

PreK-12 Asynchronous Classroom Management Module

Click here to access the enrollment instructions. This module is housed in NCEES.

edTPA

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Session topic: What is edTPA, and how do I get started?

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, September 15, 4:30-5:30
    - Thursday, September 16, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, September 15, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, September 16, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Planning Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, October 6, 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, October 7, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, October 6, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, October 7, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Instructional Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Monday, October 12, 4:30-5:30
    - Tuesday, October 13, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, October 12, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, October 13, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Assessment Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Monday, October 20, 4:30-5:30
    - Tuesday, October 21, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, October 20, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, October 21, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Reading Day

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, October 28, 8:30-3:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Wednesday, October 29, 8:30-3:30

Session topic: edTPA Q&A

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Thursday, November 19, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, November 17, 3:30-4:30

Exceptional Children (EC)

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Session topic: Diverse Learners, Part 1

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Tuesday, September 9, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Tuesday, September 9, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Diverse Learners, Part 2

- - Secondary (grades 6-12):Tuesday, September 16, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Tuesday, September 16, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Data Collection & Progress Monitoring

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Wednesday, September 10, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Thursday, September 11, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Writing Present Levels

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Tuesday, September 30, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Thursday, September 25, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Developing IEP Goals

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Monday, October 6, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Wednesday, October 1, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Prior Written Notice

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Thursday, October 16, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Thursday, October 9, 4:30-5:30

Mentor Training & PLC

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Note that eligible teachers must be nominated by their principals and then complete an application prior to the training

Full Mentor Training for New Mentors: Friday, August 21, 8:30-11:30 @ West Campus Conference Center
Refresher Mentor Training for Experienced Mentors: Friday, August 21, 8:30-10:30 @ Innovation Lab (AG Glenn Building)

Mentors PLC *open to anyone who is a trained mentor with JCPS
- All levels together - Friday, August 21, 10:30-11:30
- Elem. (grades PreK-5)
  - Thursday, October 2, 4:30-5:30
  - Tuesday, November 18, 4:30-5:30
- MS/HS (grades 6-12)
  - Thursday, October 2, 3:30-4:30
  - Tuesday, November 18, 3:30-4:30

Required for First Year International Faculty

Note that the Professional Development sessions below are required for International Faculty Year 1s. If you are unsure whether you should attend, please email Belinda Proctor.

Spring Sessions

Classroom Management

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Elementary (grades PreK-5)

- Wednesday, January 13, 4:30-5:30
- Thursday, January 14, 4:30-5:30

Middle/high school (grades 6-12)

- Wednesday, January 13, 3:30-4:30
- Thursday, January 154, 3:30-4:30

PreK-12 Asynchronous Classroom Management Module

Click here to access the enrollment instructions. This module is housed in NCEES.

edTPA

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Session topic: What is edTPA, and how do I get started?

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Monday, January 11, 4:30-5:30
    - Tuesday, January 12, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, January 11, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, January 12, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Planning Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Wednesday, January 20, 4:30-5:30
    - Thursday, January 21, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Wednesday, January 20, 3:30-4:30
    - Thursday, January 21,3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Instructional Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, February 2, 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, February 3, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, February 2, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, February 3, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Assessment Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, February 9, 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, February 10, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, February 9, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, February 10, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Q&A

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Wednesday, March 3, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, March 2, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Reading Day

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, March 16, 8:30-3:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Wednesday, March 17, 8:30-3:30

Exceptional Children (EC)

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Focus Session: Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

Tues., January 13th @ 3:30-4:30 (MS/HS)
Wed., January 14th @ 4:30-5:30 (elem)

Focus Session: Writing Present Levels

Wed., January 21st @ 3:30-4:30 (MS/HS)
Thurs., January 22nd @ 4:30-5:30 (elem)

Focus Session: Developing IEP Goals

Mon., Feb. 2nd @ 3:30-4:30 (MS/HS)
Wed., Feb. 4th @ 4:30-5:30 (elem)

Focus Session: Completing the Prior Written Notice

Thurs., Feb. 12th @ 3:30-4:30 (MS/HS)
Wed., Feb. 18th @ 4:30-5:30 (elem)

*EC Support - Virtual Office Hours

Mon., Feb. 23rd @ 3:30-4:30 (MS/HS)
Wed., Feb. 15th @ 4:30-5:30 (elem)
Mon., April 20th - 3:30-4:30 (MS/HS)
Wed., April 22nd - 4:30-5:30 (elem)
Mon., May 4th - 3:30-4:30 (MS/HS)
Wed., May 6th - 4:30-5:30 (elem)

Mentor Training & PLC

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Full Mentor Training for New Mentors: *Note that eligible teachers must be nominated by their principals and then complete an application prior to the training
- Thursday, June 3, 8:30-11:30 @ West Campus Conference Center
Refresher Mentor Training for Experienced Mentors:
- Thursday, June 3, 8:30-10:30 @ Innovation Lab (AG Glenn Building

Mentors PLC *open to anyone who is a trained mentor with JCPS
- Elem. (grades PreK-5)
- MS/HS (grades 6-12)

BT 3 Transition Meetings

Monday, January 5th @ 10:00am & 2:00pm (WD)

Thursday, January 15th @ 4:30pm

Tuesday, January 20th @ 3:30pm

Thursday, January 22nd @ 7:00am

Thursday, February 5th @ 6:15am

Wednesday, February 11th @ 5:30pm

Thursday, February 12th @ 7:00am

Monday, February 16th @ 2:00pm (RCWD)

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