August 22-23
MLSD In-Person Professional Development
Added Bonus!!!! As a sign of appreciation for all of your hard work, MLEA will be providing lunch for all certificated staff BOTH DAYS between 11:30 and 12:20!!! Stay tuned for location and menu!
Remember, August Institute is OPTIONAL. You will have the opportunity throughout the course of the school year to earn your 10 hours of DDPD (District Directed Professional Development). The Teaching and Learning Team will be advertising course offerings throughout the year.
PECS Communication System Make and Take - Kelly Gettles- SLPS/SS
IEPs... A Deeper Dive- Leanne Lafferty- SS
Non-Verbal Classroom Management- Michael Grinder- ALL
CPR and First Aid- Wayne Johnson- ALL
Elementary Social Studies Standards and Best Practices- Anne Stewart- PreK-5
Culturally Relevant Teaching - Kelly Ramirez- ALL
BLAST Refresher- Julie Sealine- Grade 1
Countdown Refresher- Julie Sealine- Kindergarten
Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals ~ Monica McAtee ~ ALL/New hires
Harnessing Brain Research Through Visual Literacy ~ Stefan Troutman ~ K-12
Hot Topics for Therapists- Leeanne Lafferty- OT/PT/ SLP/Assmt Specialists
Contract Language:
Professional Development Language-Employees will be provided thirty-eight (38) hours at their per diem rate for the following professional development:
• (10) hours of District Directed Professional Development (DDPD) that is in alignment with our mission, vision, and core principles as defined by the Teaching and Learning Department. This training is to happen locally within the school district. If an individual employee does not fulfill or attend this required commitment the time will be deducted from their July payment.