2023 SPS Summer Professional Learning

Adaptive Schools

The goal of Adaptive Schools is to develop our collective identity as collaborators, inquirers, and leaders. Leaders can engage with their Guiding Coalition teams. Leaders are encourage to attend again with site teams even if they have already attended. 

Email Martha Doennig (mdoennig@spsmail.org) if interested in sending a team from your site or being consider for participation without a team.

Point of contact: Martha Doennig

June 14, 15, 28, & 29, 2023. 

July offering coming soon. 

Book Studies

Engage in a book study of choice connected to the work of the system. Engagement will be blended throughout the summer. See this flier for details. Point of contact: Angela Boyer

Please fill out the form HERE by May 15, 2023 to indicate your interest in participating! 

Cognitive Coaching Part I (Days 1-4) and Part II (Days 5-8)

The goal of learning Cognitive Coaching is to develop the skills of a mediator, who can, in turn, help to develop the capacities for self-directedness in others.  

Point of contact: Sarah Logan 

June 12, 13, 21, 22 & July 10, 11, 19, 20, 2023 (8:30-4:00 PM), SPS Virtual & PL Building

SPS Access Class

This unique learning opportunity for up to 40 certified educators and leaders enhances community awareness, builds meaningful connections with other SPS teachers and community networks, increases knowledge of community resources available to support SPS students and families, and raises consciousness of future opportunities available to SPS students after graduation.  This will take place seated at a location in the community. 

Point of contact:  Martha Doennig (no hourly pay as the district covers your registration for this Leadership Springfield event)

July 12-13 (7:45 AM - 5PM)

If interested, register here . This is limited to 40 individuals so register soon to have a spot in SPS Access Class. 

Registration is not available in Employee Self-Service.

Teacher Summer Externships

Check out the Teacher Externship 2023 information. Interested? Contact Karen Kunkel at karen@springfieldchamber.com.

Starting Strong with Conscious Discipline School Family Structures

Registration in Employee Self-Service. Point of contact: Jinny Datema & Teresa Waters

May 30, 2023 (8:30-3:30), OTC-Plaster Manufacturing Center

Starting Strong with Conscious Discipline Executive Skills

Registration in Employee Self-Service. Point of contact: Jinny Datema & Teresa Waters

May 31, 2023 (8:30-3:30), OTC-Plaster Manufacturing Center

Conscious Discipline: Intro into Conscious Discipline

Registration in Employee Self-Service. Point of contact: Jinny Datema & Teresa Waters

July 11-12, 2023 (8:30-3:30), Hickory Hills K-8

Conscious Discipline Academy

In lieu of hourly pay, the district is covering the cost of this Conscious Discpline 5-day Academy.  Registration is possible thanks the the Cousneling Department and grant from the Darr Foundation. To register, contact Jinny Datema & Teresa Waters. 

July 31-August 4, 2023 (8:30-3:30), Hickory Hills K-8

AVMR

This training includes certification from US Math Recovery Council. It provides in-depth training in numeracy progressions, whole class instruction and intervention in the domains of number words and numerals, structuring, and addition and subtraction. Registration deadline is June 10. Principal approval required due to cost of $435 for kit.  Point of contact: Casey Vandeventer 

Course 1: May 1, 2, & 4 OR June 13, 14, 15, 2023 (8:30-3:30)

Course 2: May 15, 16, 18 OR July 12, 13, 14, 2023 (8:30-3:30)

Cooperative Learning

Actively engage your learners to transform your classroom and your students’ achievement! By the end of these three days, participants will be able to explain the difference between cooperative learning and group work. Teachers will also walk away with over 20 structures that can be used with any content. Cooperative learning creates fun classrooms where students experience communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity every day. **Capacity guidelines may determine how many participants are allowed to attend this training.**  Point of contact: Myki Williamson. 

Day 1: July 6, 2023 (8:30-3:30)

Day 1-3: July 25, 27, 28, 2023 (8:30-3:30)

ElevateSPS

Refine your instructional practice by exploring actionable, research-based strategies. While this learning is open for veteran educators, it is a key part of the STEP UP program.  Point of contact: Brandon Messner 

June 13-14, 2023 or July 17-18, 2023 (8:30-3:30)

GrowSPS

Design a learning environment grounded in relationships, efficiency, and intentional management. While this learning is open for veteran educators, it is a key part of the STEP UP program. Point of contact: Kim Anderson. 

June 21-22, 2023 (8:30-3:30 PM) 

July 27-28, 2023 (8:30-3:30 PM)

Springfield Regional Arts Conference 

The Springfield Regional Arts Integration Conference brings together educators in southwest Missouri to learn about arts integration strategies for classroom implementation. Utilizing “Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts” teaching artists and educators from the Springfield region, you will learn more about the role arts integration can play in both arts and core classroom settings.  Point of contact: Breana Kavanaugh  Sign up through the Springfield Regional Arts Council.

July 24-25, 2023 (8-4 PM)

LEAD Forward Institute is designed for site leaders and guiding coalitions. The two-day learning is designed to dive deeply into PLCs while setting the course for productive site professional learning for the coming school year through action planning and professional learning teams. 

May 30-31, 2023 (8-4). Site leaders have already submitted names. 

Introduction to Naviance and Naviance Student

Overview of the Naviance platform including the planning dimensions, student folder, student experience in Naviance Student, and analytical tools.  

August 3, 9-10 AM
August 9, 1-2 PM

August 14, 1-2 PM

August 16, 9-10 AM

August 18, 9-10 AM

All trainings will be held via Zoom. Register via Employee Self Service and expect that a Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the start time of the training. 

Point of contact: Amy Patton

Naviance: What's New? 

Explore what's new in Naviance and build on the planning dimensions, student folder, student experience in Naviance Student, and analytical tools.  

August 3, 10-11 AM
August 9, 2-3 PM

August 14, 2-3 PM

August 16, 10-11 AM

August 18, 10-11 AM

All trainings will be held via Zoom. Register via Employee Self Service and expect that a Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the start time of the training. 

Point of contact: Amy Patton

7 Steps to an Interactive Langugage Rich Classroom

This innovative training will help all teachers transform their classrooms into vibrant spaces where students can use academic language to talk, read, write, and think about each lesson’s content. This 7 Steps training outlines a dynamic process for structuring, planning, and facilitating a language-rich classroom. In addition,. participants gain knowledge of helpful ways to integrate both content and language standards when planning instruction. They also receive specific strategies for differentiating instruction so that all learners within the classroom can build their ability to discuss and communicate academic concepts effectively.   Point of contact: Merica Clinkenbeard 

June 19, 2023 (8:00-3:00), BAC 150

Co-Teaching Fundamentals

This session is intended for all educators who participate in co-teaching and will provide participants an opportunity to explore teacher roles, instructional modalities, and best practices. As you prepare for your next adventure in co-teaching, you will know where to jump in with your co-teacher and collaborate to serve the need of all students. 

Point of contact: David Whitson

July 18, 2023 (8:30-11:30) BAC 150

Principal & Assistant Principal 504 Training

Section 504/ADA for Administrators - learn about laws, guidance, and SPS processes for students under Section 504.  

Point of contact: Pam Marion

June 28, 2023 (9:00-11:00 OR 1:00-3:00) Location to be announced.

Read 180 Training

Point of contact: Lori Luthy

August 2, 2023 (12:30-3:30) BAC 150

System 44 Training

Point of contact: Lori Luthy

August 2, 2023 (8:30-11:30) BAC 150