2023-2024 Professional Learning Series
About Our Series
This year's series will focus on Rigor and Relevance Through Student Thinking Practices. Rock Hill Schools educators will participate in district professional learning communities and will engage in work around student thinking skills, teacher practices, and assessment.
Our Conference
Castle Heights Attendee Groups
K-12 Visual and Performing Arts | PE/Health | ROTC | CTE | Multi-Lingual | Gifted and Talented | K-12 Interventionists | K-12 Media Specialists | Testing Coordinators | K-12 School Counselors | Mental Health Staff
South Pointe Attendee Groups
Elementary Core | Middle High School ELA | Middle High School Math | Middle High School Science | Middle High School Social Studies | World Languages | All ESE PLCs | Principals | Assistant Principals | High School Lead Athletic Directors | Middle Instructional Coaches | Deans of Student Leadership | PreKindergarten (keynote only)
October 9th Session
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Schedule-at-a-Glance
8:00-9:00 am Welcome and Keynote Address
9:10-11:30 am PLC-focused Professional Learning
11:30 am-1:00 pm Lunch On Your Own (Food Trucks or Off-site)
1:00-3:30 pm PLC-focused Professional Learning
Castle Heights Middle School
Attendee Groups: K-12 Visual and Performing Arts | PE/Health | ROTC | CTE | Multi-Lingual | Gifted and Talented | K-12 Interventionists | K-12 Media Specialists | K-12 School Counselors | Mental Health Staff
Keynote- Michelle Shin-
CHMS Auditorium (8:00 am)
CHMS Auditorium (8:00 am)
Michelle Shin, Ed.D., is an author and consultant at Corwin and a faculty member at San Diego State University. She served as a classroom mathematics teacher, teacher leader, professional learning facilitator and coach, and site administrator in PK-12 schools. Dr. Shin brings almost 20 years of experience and research to her roles and has a proven track record of excellence, transforming schools and systems in instruction, leadership, and culture. Her life-long passion is to work with school communities to ensure that all students and families have access to equitable, high-quality education.
CHMS Parking.pdfCHMS Parking
Access the Spreadsheet above to Register for PLC Sessions
Individuals in the employee groups listed to attend the conference at Castle Heights Middle should register for the appropriate PLC session linked in the document. Please note that registration should be for all 4 parts of the 4-part series. Attendees will engage in Professional Learning Communities sessions from 9:00 am-11:30 am and again from 1:00-3:00 pm. Lunch is scheduled from 11:30 am-1:00 pm
South Pointe High School
Attendee Groups: Elementary Core | Middle High School ELA | Middle High School Math | Middle High School Science | Middle High School Social Studies | World Languages | All ESE PLCs | Principals | Assistant Principals | High School Lead Athletic Directors | Middle Instructional Coaches | Deans of Student Leadership | Testing Coordinators | PreKindergarten (keynote only)
Keynote- Danny Konopasek-
SPHS Auditorium (8:00 am)
SPHS Auditorium (8:00 am)
Danny has been serving in education for the last twenty years. Having served in middle school and high school as a English Language Arts and Speech/Theater educator and as a professional learning coordinator for Student Services at the district level, Danny brings a lot of academic and relational experience to any educational setting. Recently, he earned his Masters of Science in Educational Leadership, and is passionate about helping educational leaders cultivate a social/emotional learning culture and enrich their academic environment.
PreKindergarten Teachers will attend the Keynote at South Pointe and will engage in PLC work at the Central Child Development Center.
PreKindergarten Teachers should register HERE.
SPHS Parking.pdfSPHS Parking
Access the Spreadsheet above to Register for PLC Sessions
Individuals in the employee groups listed to attend the conference at Castle Heights Middle should register for the appropriate PLC session linked in the document. Please note that registration should be for all 4 parts of the 4-part series. Attendees will engage in Professional Learning Communities sessions from 9:00 am-11:30 am and again from 1:00-3:00 pm. Lunch is scheduled from 11:30 am-1:00 pm.
Event Parking
Resources to Bring
District-issued laptop and charger
District badge/ID
Resources to Download
ELA- Curriculum Standards
Math- Curriculum Standards
Science- Curriculum Standards
Social Studies- Curriculum Standards
CTE- Program of Study Framework
MS Instructional Coaches- Coaching Standards and Indicators
Professional Learning Needs Assessment
In order to adequately assess professional learning needs around the 7 components of the Rock Hill Schools Instructional Framework (See Framework Components Here), we are asking that you complete a professional learning needs assessment. Your feedback is essential in helping the Instruction Team plan and prepare to support you. Please take a few moments to complete the needs assessment, being as honest about your needs as possible. All certified teachers are asked to complete the needs assessment by the end of the August 15th workday.
Click the Needs Assessment icon on the left to access the form.
Tech Support
A Tech Support Team will be accessible on each campus.
CHMS B-02A
SPHS B-122
Conference Lunch Options
Lunch for the Professional Learning Conference is on your own. On-site options will include the Food Truck vendors listed below. Menus for each food truck are accessible by clicking the logo.
On-Site Lunch Options
Food truck vendors will be located at the bus loop of Castle Heights Middle and back parking lot of South Pointe High from 11:00 am-1:30 pm. Menus for each food truck are accessible by clicking the logo.
Castle Heights Middle
Salute Chew
Thrasher's Dawgs
Happy City Cairo
Wilbur's Last Ride
Roman's All Star Cafe
Nicci's Designs
Kona Ice
South Pointe High
Carolina Country Barbecue
Her Gee Spot
Royal Eats
Hopper's Soul Food & Catering
Happy City Cairo
Helen's Hot Chicken
Dawg Daze Ice Cream
Chappell's Snack Shack
Conference Attendance and Registration- Certified Employees
Participation in the 2023 Professional Learning Conference is required for all certified employees of the district as August 15th is the first contracted day of the 2023-24 school year. All district employees should report to their assigned conference sites (Castle Heights Middle or South Pointe High) that day. Personal days may not be taken on this day without prior approval from the district Superintendent, and no "exchange days" will be offered within the year as an alternative for an absence on this day.
Attendees should register for the Keynote session and their respective PLC session KickUp. Attendance for PD sessions will be noted by session facilitators; attendance for larger sessions such as the keynote will utilize the KickUp session code for which participants will confirm their own attendance. Attendees must register for sessions prior to the session start time in order to receive credit for attendance.
Conference Attendance and Registration for Non-Certified Staff and Teaching Interns
Non-certified, full-time employees may attend the conference although it is not a requirement. All non-certified employees have access to KickUp and may register for any sessions of interest.
Teaching Interns may attend the conference; however, because they are not employees of the district, they are not able to register via KickUp. Internship supervisors will have to share the session information with their interns.
Helpful Information for Participants
Accessing KickUp
Participants should register for conference sessions through KickUp. PLC sessions are linked to KickUp in the Conference Schedule at a Glance. All district employees have KickUp accounts. If you are not able to access your KickUp account, please email jholmes@rhmail.org.
Registration Troubleshooting Tips:
2) If you are having trouble registering for a session, you should view your events log to be sure you are not registering for a session scheduled at the same time as another event for which you are already registered.
3) If you are having trouble registering for a session, you should check the attendance line of the session to be sure it is not full.
Session Expectations
Review the expectations for all sessions prior to the conference.
Conference Help Desk
A Conference Help Desk will be available in the gallery at each site to provide assistance during the conference from 7:15 am to 11:30 am on the day of the conference.
Special Accommodations
Individuals with needs for special accommodations including lactation rooms and accommodations for food allergies should email Dr. Holmes at jholmes@rhmail.org before August 15th.
Please feel free to Tweet about the your learning experiences for the day.
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