SPS Summer Professional Learning

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 8, 9, 22, 23 & July 13, 14, 25, & 26, 2022 (8:30-4:00 PM), Community Room at Fulbright Early Childhood Center.

SPS Access Class

This unique learning opportunity for up to 35 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 27-28, 2022 (7:45 AM - 5PM)

If interested, submit interest here and you WILL receive more information by June 1, 2022.

This is limited to 35 individuals so watch for the email by June 1 indicating whether or not you have a spot in SPS Access Class.

Registration is not available in Employee Self-Service.

Teacher Summer Externships

Check out the Teacher Externship 2022 information. Interested? Contact Karen Kunkel at karen@springfieldchamber.com.

CPI Full Day Comprehensive

Full day Crisis Prevention Institute training for individuals who have not been trained or who have not been trained in the last 12 months (Limit of 25 participants). Point of contact: Stephanie Davison

June 1, 2022 (8-5), KAC

CPI Refresher

Refresher training for those who have been trained in the last 12 months (Limit of 25 participants).

Point of contact: Stephanie Davison

June 2, 2022 (8-11:30), KAC

Register for CPI Training by emailing Jill Templeton at jtempleton@spsmail.org.

Active Classroom

In this session, you will learn why movement is a key component of learning and how to incorporate functional movement in the traditional and virtual classroom without losing instructional minutes. You will leave with confidence, teacher friendly strategies, resources and skills to create an active classroom to maximize learning and engagement for ALL students while supporting their health. Point of contact: Brad Brummel.

June 23, 2022 (8:30-11:00 AM), Study HIgh School, Library

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

July 25-27, 2022 (8:30-3:30PM), BAC 231

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.

Attend just Day 1: June 1, 2022 (8:30-3:30 PM) KAC 148

Attend the entire 3 Day Workshop: August 1-3, 2022 (8:30-3:30 PM) Central High School

Digital Microscopes

In this session, you will participate in various labs that use digital microscopes. You will become familiar with how to use the microscopes and how to integrate them into your science instruction. Point of contact: Ann Wallenmeyer.

June 16, 2022 (9AM - 12 PM) KAC A

July 19, 2022 (1 - 4 PM) KAC A

August 3, 2022 (9AM -12 PM) KAC A

Dyslexia 101 & Mindplay

Point of contact: Lydia Akers.

June 20, 2022 (8-10 AM) KAC 148

ELA Savvas Support

Support teachers on finding and implementing resources from the Savvas platform. Point of contact: Wendy Robinson.

June 15, 2022 (9AM - 12PM) KAC B

ElevateSPS

Refine your instructional practice by exploring actionable, research-based strategies. Point of contact: Brandon Messner

June 22 & 23, 2022 (8:30-3:30 PM) KAC A&B

July 26 & 27, 2022 (8:30-3:30 PM) KAC A&B

GrowSPS

Design a learning environment grounded in relationships, efficiency, and intentional management. Point of contact: Kim Anderson.

August 4 & 5, 2022 (8:30-3:30 PM) KAC A&B

August 8 & 9, 2022 (8:30-3:30 PM) KAC A&B

Illustrative Math Progressions

Select K-2 or 3-5 to learn the progression of learning for elementary with an empahsis on vertical alignment. Point of contact: Callie Baldwin

K-2: July 19-20, 2022 (8:30-3:30 PM) Sherwood Elementary

3-5: July 21-22, 2022 (8:30-3:30 PM) Sherwood Elementary

K-1 Writing Minilessons

Point of contact: Matt Rosebrough.

July 11, 2022 (2:30-4 PM) KAC 148

July 25, 2022 (9:30-11:00 AM) KAC A

K-5 Benchmark Assessment System

Point of contact: Matt Rosebrough.

July 11, 2022 (12:30-2 PM) KAC 148

July 25, 2022 (8:00-9:30 AM) KAC A

K-5 HD Word Kits

Participants will lexplore K-5 HD Word Kits.

Point of contact: Matt Rosebrough.

June 6, 2022 (10:30-12 PM) KAC 148

July 18, 2022 (2:30-4 PM) KAC 148

K-5 Small Group Reading Instruction

Point of contact: Matt Rosebrough.

June 6, 2022 (8:30-10 AM) KAC 148

July 18, 2022 (12:30-2 PM) KAC 148

K-5 Sonday System Essentials

Point of contact: Lydia Akers.

June 20, 2022 (10:30-11:30 AM) KAC 148

MOACTE Summer Conference

Registration is completed through the MOACTE website and must be approved through Katie Kensinger. Reach out to her directly.

Sound Walls for Elementary Classrooms

This session will provide information on the theory behind sound walls and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will receive a Sound Wall Kit! Point of contact: Lydia Akers

June 20, 2022 (1:30-3:30 PM) KAC 148

Springfield Regional Arts Integration 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. (Limit of 60-75 participants) .

Point of contact: Breana Kavanaugh.

July 18-19, 20221 (8-4) Location to be determined.

If interested, registration will be available on the SRAC website.

Registration is not availalbe in Employee Self-Service.

Galileo Foundation Training

Use this link to register and select your training times.

Varied date and time options from May 26-August 11, 2022.

Adaptive Software: Imagine Math and Language & Literacy K-5

Point of Contact: Matt Roseborough & Callie Baldwin.

Learn about the Adaptive Software that will be used beginning in the 2022-23 school year. Register in Employee Self-Service.

Wednesday, June 22 (1-3 PM), Thursday, July 14, (1-3 PM), or Wednesday, August 3, (9-11 AM) Zoom

LETRS is a professional learning course for K-5th Grade instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. It provides educators with in-depth knowledge and tools that they can use with any reading program. Several options are available.

Option 1: LETRS Volume 1 Online Learning Platform--Group Collaboration

Option 2: LETRS Volume 1 Online Learning Platform--Independently (Registration for Online Learning Platform is Still Required)

Option 3: LETRS Volume 1 Online Learning Platform and LETRS Volume 1 Professional Learning (Face-to-Face)

Option 4: LETRS Volume 1 Professional Learning (Face-to-Face) Prerequisite: Completion or current participant in Volume 1 Online Learning

LETRS Volume I Online Learning Platform (Option 1 , 2, and 3)

Point of contact: Matt Rosebrough. ($17.50/hour in June, $26/hour July 1 and beyond).

Join colleagues and complete the LETRS online learning platform together on the dates below or work indpendently on your own. To reinforce your understanding, you will complete activities throughout each session. Each online session ends with a Check for Understanding assessment. It is required to complete all four units, 32 hours, of Volume 1.

• Volume 1, Unit 1: June 8, 2022 (Kraft Administrative Center Room A, 8AM - 4PM)

• Volume 1, Unit 2: June 15, 2022 (Kraft Administrative Center Room A, 8AM - 4PM)

• Volume 1, Unit 3: July 13, 2022 (Kraft Administrative Center Room A, 8AM - 4PM)

• Volume 1, Unit 4: July 20, 2022 (Kraft Administrative Center Room A, 8AM - 4PM)

LETRS Volume 1 Professional Learning Session (Option 3 and 4)

Point of contact: Lydia Akers ($26/hour).

After completing your online learning as a Literacy Leader or while you are completing your online learning platform this summer, join colleagues to dive deeper with these face-to-face sessions. It is required to complete all four units online and face-to-face.

Prerequisite: Completion or current participant in LETRS Volume 1 Online Learning Platform.

• Volume 1, Unit 1: July 11, 2022 (Kraft Administrative Center Room A, 8AM - 4PM)

• Volume 1, Unit 2: July 14, 2022 (Kraft Administrative Center Room A, 8AM - 4PM)

• Volume 1, Unit 3: July 27, 2022 (Kraft Administrative Center Room 148, 8AM - 4PM)

• Volume 1, Unit 4: July 28, 2022 (Kraft Administrative Center Room 148, 8AM - 4PM)

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.

June 1 (8-10AM), June 7 (1-3PM), July 20 (8-10AM), August 3 (1-3 PM), August 18 (8-10AM), or August 19 (8-10AM) Zoom

Naviance Career Planning

Overview of the career exploration tools and selfdiscovery assessments in Naviance Student, along with the features available to school staff to manage them.

August 2 (8-10AM), August 8 (1-3PM), or August 18 (1-3PM) Zoom

Naviance CCLR Curriciulum

Understand how students and staff work with Naviance Curriculum. Learn about the self-paced lessons that cover topics such as financial literacy, college planning, career planning, success skills, and self discovery.

July 20 (10-11AM), August 3 (3-4PM), August 18 (10-11AM), or August 19 (10-11AM) Zoom

Naviance Success Planning

Focus on the Success Planning tools students can use for goal setting and post-secondary planning. You will learn how to manage assigned tasks and monitor students’ individualized learning plans.

August 2 (1-3PM), August 8 (8-10AM), or August 19 (1-3PM) Zoom

Point of contact: Amy Patton

A session registration email with Zoom link will come at a later time.

Interested in optional site collaboration with colleagues with whom you work?

If the answer is yes, then read below:

Professional learning funds can be used for teams to collaborate for up to 4 hours. This time must be professional learning and not professional work time.

In order to be paid for your collaboration, the following must be true:

• You hold a certified position in SPS and collaboration takes place with other certified educators in SPS.

• Collaboration occurs outside of the duty day, SPLS planning, and any other compensated training or work time (i.e. IM training, Explore training, teaching/leading Explore)

• Your site administrator approved your collaboration agenda in advance, including the time you intend to collaborate. Here is an agenda you can personalize.

• Collaboration with colleagues is around reflection, planning, or new learning that will have the greatest impact on student learning. This is not work time.

• Collaboration is aligned to site goals as outlined by your previous SAP or upcoming SAP.

• You acknowledge that four (4) hours is the maximum amount of time you will be paid even if you choose to engage in more hours of collaboration.

• This form is completed by every individual upon completion of collaboration.

• An agenda must accompany each submission on the above form (link will be placed in the final question on the form).

Starting Strong with SEL

Starting Strong with Social Emotional Learning is a two day training geared toward teachers with foundational Conscious Discipline knowledge who want to learn more about classroom implementation and building the classroom family through Conscious Discipline structures. Point of contact: Jinny Datema & Teresa Waters

July 20, 2022 (8:30-4:30) OTC Campus, Lincol Hall, Room 211, or July 21, 2022 (8:30-4:30) OTC Campus, Lincol Hall, Room 211.

School Leadership that Works: Shifting from conflict, gossip and negativity to communication, commitment and collaboration

This is for principals and assistant principals who are receiving Conscious Discipline support. Schools include Bissett, Boyd, Holland, McGregor, Sherwood, Watkins, Field, Hickory Hills, Mann, Rountree, Weaver, Pipkin, Westport, Transportation, Truman, Twain, Campbell, Disney, Fulbright, Mallory, Pittman, Shady Dell, Weller, and Willaims. Point of contact: Teresa Waters

August 10-11, 2022 (10-5) Study LIbrary.

Ignite & Excite

This is for new staff and/or behavior specialist from the schools receiving Conscious Discipline support or staff who would like to brush up on their Conscious Discipline knowledge/skills. Schools include Bissett, Boyd, Holland, McGregor, Sherwood, Watkins, Field, Hickory Hills, Mann, Rountree, Weaver, Pipkin, Westport, Transportation, Truman, Twain, Campbell, Disney, Fulbright, Mallory, Pittman, Shady Dell, Weller, and Willaims. Point of contact: Teresa Waters

July 18, 2022 (8:30-4:30) Westport K-8 School or July 19, 2022 (8:30-4:30) Westport K-8 School

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. (Limit of 25 participants) Point of contact: David Whitson

July 13, 2022 (8:30-11:30) Bentley Adminsitration Center (BAC) 150.

Conducting FBA's and BIP's (Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans)

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. (Limit of 20 participants)

Point of contact: Stephanie Davison

June 23, 2022 (10:00-11:30) Zoom A session registration email with Zoom link will come at a later time.

English Learner Boot Camp

Learn more about the ELD department and the growing EL population in our district. This session will provide the particpant with the essentials on the English learner and provide a platform for questions, concerns, and on-the-spot solutions. Point of contact: Merica Clinkenbeard

June 23, 2022 (8:30-3:30), 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, 2022 (9:00-11:00 OR 1:00-3:00) Location to be announced.

Supporting Students with Disabilities in the General Education Setting

This session will explore how to implement a team-based model of inclusive education. Creating a culture of equity and inclusion through the use of high-leverage practices, collaboration on instruction and intervention, and an understanding of the special education process including least restrictive environment. (Limit of 20 participants) Point of contact: Julie Voyles

June 23, 2022 (8:30-11:30) Bentley Adminsitration Center (BAC) 231

Understanding Newcomers: Strategies and Supports for the Classroom Teacher

The term "Newcomer" is used to describe a student who is new to the country and has limited English proficiency. This session will address the characteristics and complexities these multilingual learners bring to the classroom and offer strategies and practices that can be implemented across all content and grade levels. Point of contact: Merica Clinkenbeard

June 15, 2022 (8:30-3:30), BAC 150

Understanding WIDA ACCESS and Can Do Descriptors for English Learner Success in the Classroom

The WIDA ACCESS is the annual language proficiency assessment given to English learner students. Understanding the scores and how to use the learner's proficiency levels in the classroom is key to English learner success. Point of contact: Merica Clinkenbeard

June 22, 2022 (8:30-3:30), BAC 150

What School Leaders Need to Know About English Learners

Using the work of Jan Dormer as a framework, this session equips school leaders with effective, research-based strategies and best practices to no only improve outcomes for English learners, but to create rich multicultural and multilingual school environments which benefit all students. Point of contact: Merica Clinkenbeard

June 13, 2022 (8:30-3:30), BAC 150