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MANDATORY SESSION FOR:
ALL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS GRADES 6-12
SDI TEACHERS GRADES 6-12
AVID TEACHERS
ESL LIAISONS
AVAILABLE TO:
ELECTIVE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS GRADES 9-12
LLC SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS
SELF-CONTAINED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
SOCIAL STUDIES Honors Part 1: Sharpening the Vision
SOCIAL STUDIES Honors Part 1: Sharpening the Vision
Description: In the fall of 2021, LISD will implement the Honors program to replace the "PreAP" program in the core content areas. This course provides teachers an overview of the foundation, purpose, and program design for the LISD Honors experience.
Credits: 3 hours mandatory August for appropriate teachers
Other Credit: 3 G/T update hours
Format: Asynchronous Canvas course
Enroll in the Canvas course for the session of your choice. You will be enrolled by the course instructor and granted credit in Eduphoria after the end of the course window.
Session Dates and Links:
June Window: June 14 - June 25 (2 weeks to complete the course)
Enroll in Canvas Course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/B8DW3B
July Window: July 12 - July 30 (3 weeks to complete the course)
Enroll in Canvas Course:
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/779XE8
August Window: August 2 (1 day to complete this course)
Enroll in Canvas Course:
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/PGJ8FF
Other Information: If you teach more than one content area, please attend only one of the content sessions. SDI, AVID, and ESL teachers who serve more than one content area should select only one content area to attend.
Contact: Nicole Michener - michenern@lisd.net
MANDATORY SESSION FOR:
HONORS SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS GRADES 6-9
AVAILABLE TO:
ALL TEACHERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED SOCIAL STUDIES HONORS PART 1: SHARPENING THE VISION
SOCIAL STUDIES Honors Part 2: Building the Experiences
SOCIAL STUDIES Honors Part 2: Building the Experiences
Description: In this course, teachers will design experiences for students based on their learning from the Honors Part 1 course. Optional Webex office hours will be provided on designated dates to support teachers with the design process.
Credits: 3 hours mandatory August for appropriate teachers
Other Credit: 3 G/T update hours
Format: Asynchronous Canvas course
Session Dates: The link to enroll in the Honors Part 2 course is found on the last page of the Honors Part 1 Canvas course.
June Window: June 14 - June 25 (2 weeks to complete the course)
OPTIONAL Webex Office Hours for Support:
https://lewisvilleisd.webex.com/meet/michenern
June 22: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
June 23: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
July Window: July 12 - July 30 (3 weeks to complete the course)
OPTIONAL Webex Office Hours for Support:
https://lewisvilleisd.webex.com/meet/michenern
July 27: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
July 28: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
August Window: August 2 (1 day to complete this course)
OPTIONAL Webex Office Hours for Support:
https://lewisvilleisd.webex.com/meet/michenern
August 2 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Other Information: If you teach more than one content area, please attend only one of the content sessions.
Contact: Nicole Michener - michenern@lisd.net
MANDATORY SESSION FOR:
ALL GOVERNMENT TEACHERS
Community Safety Education Act Professional Learning
Community Safety Education Act Professional Learning
Description: In the 2021-2022 school year, all LISD Government courses will include instruction required by Senate Bill 30, the Community Safety Education Act. This course provides teachers with an overview of the requirements and the instructional materials to use in their classes.
Credits: 3 hours mandatory August for all Government teachers
Format: In-person session
Enroll in Eduphoria for the session of your choice.
Session Dates and Links:
June 21, 2021 - 9:00 am - noon
Enroll in Eduphoria:
https://lew.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34571
July 19, 2021 - 9:00 am - noon
Enroll in Eduphoria: https://lew.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34572
Location: Bolin Professional Learning Center
Contact: Nicole Michener - michenern@lisd.net
MANDATORY SESSION FOR:
NEW HIRE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS GRADES 6-12
Secondary Social Studies New Hire Curriculum Day
Secondary Social Studies New Hire Curriculum Day
Description: MS and HS Social Studies teachers new to LISD will learn about district curriculum resources and instructional practices.
Credits: 3 hours mandatory August for new hires
Format: Blended Webex and Synchronous Canvas course
Session Dates and Links: August 2, 2021 8:30 am - Noon
Enroll in Eduphoria: https://lew.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34570
Link to Webex Session:
https://lewisvilleisd.webex.com/meet/michenern
Other Information: You will be enrolled in the Canvas course by the instructor.
Contact: Nicole Michener - michenern@lisd.net
AVAILABLE TO:
AP ECONOMICS TEACHERS
AP PSCYHOLOGY TEACHERS
AP US HISTORY TEACHERS
AP WORLD HISTORY TEACHERS
BFW LaunchPad Training
BFW LaunchPad Training
Description: In the fall of 2021, the online platform all BFW social studies textbooks will be Launchpad. Courses that have BFW textbooks include AP Economics, AP Psychology, AP US History, and AP World History. This session will provide training on how to maximize eBook functionality, access all teacher resources, and utilize the adaptable and full quizzing features of the online platform. A trainer from BFW will lead the session.
Credits: 1.5 hours trade credit
Format: Synchronous Zoom session
Enroll in Eduphoria for the session of your choice. Access the Zoom link for the session in Eduphoria.
Session Dates and Links:
June 15, 2021 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Enroll in Eduphoria: https://lew.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34573June 22, 2021- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Enroll in Eduphoria: https://lew.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34574July 13, 2021 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Enroll in Eduphoria: https://lew.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34575
Contact: Nicole Michener - michenern@lisd.net
Metroplex Social Studies Conference -- Owning the New Normal (Outside LISD)
Metroplex Social Studies Conference -- Owning the New Normal (Outside LISD)
Description: ESC Regions 10 and 11 invite you to virtually attend our 2nd Metroplex Social Studies Conference on June 22-23. Our learning extravaganza will begin with a timely keynote on the Sugarland 95Ă‚ by Chassidy Olainu-Alade from Fort Bend ISD as well as presentations from the Frisco Heritage Museum and the Dallas Holocaust Human Rights Museum. We have all strived to maintain balance in this ever-changing educational environment as we reach for a New Normal. Now it is time to capitalize on and share these hard-earned digital skills and ideas with our social studies colleagues. You will have the opportunity to learn strategies, lesson ideas, and resources from fellow "rock star" educators throughout the Metroplex. We hope you will join us for this day and a half of learning.
Credits: 10 hours trade credit
Format: Virtual Conference
Session Dates and Links: June 22, 2021 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and June 23, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enroll at Region 11: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/27523
Other Information: Submit your certificate in Eduphoria to request trade credit. Click here for step-by-step directions.
To see additional social studies professional learning opportunities from Region 11: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/all/subject/80
Contact: Crystal Klose
Instructional Content Coach
cklose@esc11.net
(817) 740-7578
Law-Related Education Virtual Institutes (Outside LISD)
Law-Related Education Virtual Institutes (Outside LISD)
Description: New to Social Studies and looking for strategies to teach content? Or wanting new ideas and lessons to energize your teaching? LRE has something for you at one of our institutes this summer. Join us and experience hands-on lessons that allow learners to engage with the content and gain a deeper understanding of our nation's history. Explore lessons and strategies that support student success and enrich existing curriculum. Click here for a list of institutes and their descriptions.
Credits: Trade credit varies based on the session
Format: Virtual
Session Dates and Links: Varies based on the session
Enroll at LRE: https://texaslre.org/professional-development/
Other Information: Submit your certificate in Eduphoria to request trade credit. Click here for step-by-step directions.
Contact: Dodie Kasper
LRE Coordinator
Tech Titans - Virtual Panel Discussion
Tech Titans - Virtual Panel Discussion
June 15 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Join one of the leading technology organizations locally to hear about the skill sets YOUR students need to succeed in this super competitive job market. Tech is part of EVERY job these days - how does YOUR content area relate to the technology industry? How are YOU preparing students for the jobs of today AND tomorrow? Every content area is welcome to join this discussion with industry experts. The topic on the 15th is Cybersecurity. There are over 400,000 job openings in Cybersecurity right now in the DFW area. Want your students to be prepared for jobs that are REAL? Join us to find out what you can do as a classroom teacher to help prepare students for the real world of work.
Register here: https://lew.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34529
Contact: Lindsay Ayers - AyersL@lisd.net
VOLY - LISD's Volunteer Speaker Hub
VOLY - LISD's Volunteer Speaker Hub
Want to bring in a guest speaker either virtually or in-person but it seems like you never have the time? I know. I was there. That's why LISD has their very own volunteer site. Learn how to use VOLY, the LISD volunteer system, to post an opportunity for a speaker that can enrich your classroom content. VOLY has over 36,000 registered volunteers. You can even sort by content area and control who comes in to speak. It's a great resource that can help your students to stop asking the questions "Why are we learning this?", and "Will this REALLY be used in a job someday?".
Ready for the best part? Only volunteers who have passed their background check can sign up! It's a huge time-saver! Learn at your own pace and plan for a great school year!
Register here: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/8DH7RG
Contact: Lindsay Ayers - AyersL@lisd.net
LISD Professional Learning
LISD Professional Learning
Click HERE for addition professional learning opportunities!
This site contains information about more optional professional learning sessions open to a variety of different content areas for trade credit.
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