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All Staff Back-to-School PD, July 29, 2025

Click the resources below to review material covered at our All-Staff PD in Columbus on 7/29/2025. 

Google Educator Certification

Google Educator Certification is a helpful way to brush up on technology skills relevant to education. Oakmont encourages all our staff to become certified in Google Level 1 and Google Level 2 Educator Skills, and we will honor those PD hours for LPDC credit. Both courses are worth 3 Contact Hours. (180 min/ 60)

Click the image below to register for either course. 

Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals (Level 1) Topics: 

In this course you will be introduced to each tool Google Workspace for Education has to offer; you will build the digital skills necessary to create materials within each tool; and you will understand how to apply these skills to integrate digital learning into your classroom. 

• Introduction to using Google Workspace for Education in the classroom --8 m

• Consolidate your files in Google Drive -- 7 m

• Manage your files in Google Drive -- 6 m

• Collaborate and share with Google Docs --5 m

• Organize and search your Gmail --7 m

• Message colleagues instantly with Google Chat --5 m

• Share student work with Google Sites --7 m

• Hold virtual conversations with Google Meet --6 m

• Create and maintain schedules with Google Calendar and Plan effective meetings --7 m

• Stay organized with Google Tasks and Keep --7 m

• Create your roster in Google Classroom --5 m

• Assign work and collect assignments with Google Classroom --8 m

• Give and receive digital feedback --8 m

• Create surveys and quizzes in Google Forms --7 m

• Use Google Forms to gather data and track your students' progression --7 m

• Analyze student growth --8 m

• Test your knowledge in the Basic use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals --30 m

• Survey: Basic use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals --2 m

Intermediate use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals (Level 2) Topics: 

In this course, you will build on the skills you already have with each tool Google Workspace for Education has to offer; you will enhance the effectiveness of your work through automation, personalization and streamlined processes for your classroom and institution 

• Boost your efficiency in Gmail --5 m

• Explore add-ons in Google Workspace for Education --5 m

• Level up collaboration with smart canvas

• Organize guardian Information with Google Forms --10 m

• Create a communication system with Google tools --5 m

• Manage meetings with Google Workspace for Education

• Create a digital syllabus in Google Docs --8 m

• Create digital portfolios with Google Drive and Sites --10 m

• Deliver interactive presentations with Google Slides --5 m

• Use Google Meet to Connect to the World --8 m

• Share personalization options using Google Workspace for Education --6 m

• Visualize learning using Google Workspace for Education --5 m

• Publish work online using Google tools --5 m

• Teaching and learning best practice --5 m

• Deliver formative assessments with Google Classroom and Forms --5 m

• Visualize student results with Google Sheets --5 m

• Analyze data in Google Sheets --5 m

• Test your knowledge in the Intermediate use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals --30 m

• Survey: Intermediate use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals --2 m

Local SSTs (State Support Teams) and ESCs

Click the map on the right to find your local State Support Team. 

Click on the map to the left to find your local Educational Services Center. 

Many times, the local ESCs and SSTs will share office space and sponsor some of the same professional development trainings, but not always. It's good to check what's available at each one. We list some of the relevant trainings on the Oakmont Academic Events Calendar, but it's a good idea to check out your local organizations for trainings and PD that might be relevant to you. 

Our schools fall under the following local State Support Teams and Educational Serivice Centers: 

Ohio's Learning Management System Course List

The following excerpt is from ODE about LMS. In reality, it's hard to log in to and difficult. If you need help finding this, please let us know. This link might be helpful. This is the list of courses offered. https://ohiodoecc.brightspace.com/search 

The Ohio Department of Education's Learning Management System (LMS) is available anytime and anywhere. The online system provides free courses and professional development on important state education initiatives for educators who have active or pending, Ohio, prekindergarten-12, Department-issued licenses or permits and who have fully set-up their OH|ID account*. 

You may also access your OHID login here.

After opening the LMS application through your OH|ID account, use the Course Catalog link found on your LMS homepage to browse and register for courses. 

NEA Classroom Management Resources

Unpacking Trauma-Informed Education

This is a podcast from the blog "Cult of Pedagogy" by Jennifer Gonzalez. She interviews Alex Shevrin Venet, author of "Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education." 

The following episodes might be good places to start: 

Unpacking Trauma-Informed Education

How to Help Students Without Being a Savior

Unconditional Positive Regard

Blended Learning--4 Models that Work

Literacy and Reading Resources

Explicit Instruction with Dr. Anita Archer

The title of this video is "High Leverage Instructional Practices." This video was produced through Michigan's MTSS Technical Assistance Center, and this is one of the model programs Ohio is using to build their MTSS framework.

Professional Development Institute (Paid Courses)

APPLYING THE SCIENCE OF READING PRINCIPLES IN THE CONTENT AREAS

(GRADES 6-12) / FLEX COURSE

AI in Education Resources 

DEW AI Education Toolkit

Tuition Reimbursement

Oakmont Education will assist with tuition for a professional education that will further the employee’s skill set based on their job responsibilities. Oakmont Education feels an individual who possesses a desire to continue their education, in addition to performing their full-time job, shows a commitment to improving themselves and their position within the company.

Please see the documents below for specific requirements for reimbursement. 

Department Collaborative 2/16/2024 IXL, Teacher Tools, & Literacy