Session IV

This will be a seminar-style session among high school French teachers. Let's check in with each other and talk about our unique challenges and successes! Some specific topics that we can cover are integrating faith in the French classroom, AP French Language and Culture, French Club, and student retention. Feel free to bring a lesson our resource to share if you'd like.

Presenter: Jillian Chappell · French Teacher · Bishop England High School

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Foreign Language

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Presenter: Haymee Giuliani · Principal · St. Joseph School, Anderson

Grade Level: All

Subject: Religion · Foreign Language

Catechesis Credit

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Dramatic or Fantasy play is primarily used in Early Childhood Classrooms to build social skills, harness the imagination, and is a way for children to mimic what they see in the real world. Throughout their school years, this idea of "play" is lost as pencil and paper activities take precedent for shaping the minds of our children. This presentation will demonstrate how we can use dramatic or fantasy play in all classrooms, including those in middle and high school, to make learning more engaging for our learners. Not only will we be discussing ideas of different classroom transformations, but I will also be sharing resources you can use for free! I will also be showing my website that is free to access and houses different resources free to use as well.

Presenter: Gabie Hilburn · Math Teacher · St. Andrew School

Grade Level: 3-12

Subject: STEM · STEAM · STREAM · Math

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Everything that we do focuses on the fundamental questions of life. As teachers we need to engage the fundamental questions. These questions are not left open ended, they have an answer. In this session we will, discover the fundamental questions of our lives, reflect on the fundamental questions, find the answer to the fundamental questions, and hear the voice of Jesus.

Presenter: Brian Kelsch · Theology Teacher · Bishop England High School

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Religion

Catechesis Credit  

Life's Questions and the Answer

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This presentation will highlight the foundational principles of John Paul II's Theology of the Body, including our original state, person as subject, self as gift, and freedom as self mastery. Then, we will work together to apply the principles, equipping participants to encourage themselves and their students in and outside the classroom.

Presenter: Leanne Koffskey · Theology Teacher · St. Joseph's Catholic School

Grade Level: Middle · High School

Subject: Religion

Catechesis Credit   

Theology of the Body

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Teaching the nature of science (NOS) has been an ongoing national goal of the American education system for over 100 years. Scientific inquiry has become one of the main methods used to help promote teaching the nature of science. However, there is still a lack of consistency with teaching the nature of science through inquiry. Teaching the nature of science helps to promote scientific proficiency in students. The argumentation aspect of inquiry is a critical component of scientific inquiry. Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) is one strategy that can be useful in helping to develop inquiry skills in students which then helps to promote scientific proficiency. This presentation will review using ADI in practice and handouts will be provided to implement ADI in the classroom.

Presenter: Lorelei Ross · Dean of Academics · Science Teacher · St. Anne School

Grade Level: Middle School · High School

Subject: Science

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This presentation will cover the importance of STEM in the classroom and at home. I'll discuss how I plan projects for the year in the classroom and for student monthly homework projects. I will walk other participates throughout the planning process that I go through and how I search for projects with relevancy and rigor. I will also show how my projects are integrated through multiple subjects.

Presenter: Kimberly Pennington · 3rd Grade Teacher · St. Peter's School, Beaufort

Presenter: Karen Kessinger · 5th/6th Grade Teacher · St. Peter's School, Beaufort

Grade Level: 3-5

Subject: STEM · STEAM · STREAM

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Experience an Immersive musical presentation, bringing your students closer to Christ and each other. Introducing the importance of a Christ focused education in a creative space.

Presenter: Kim Slawecki · K-8 Teacher · St. Andrew School

Grade Level: 3-8

Subject: Religion · Music

Catechesis Credit   

Touching Hearts Through Musical Prayer…Leading our Children Closer to Christ and Humanity

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MAP Reading Fluency is the next-level in MAP Literacy data. Included in this assessment program are the components of the Core 5 skills for reading success. The tests are easy to administer and are short and concise; fitting easily into a teachers' weekly routine. Data reports are easily digestible and provide valuable information including audio reading samples for each student. In addition, data gathered is presented in differentiated groupings with embedded suggested activities for teachers to print and use in small groups.

Presenter: Donavan Yarnall · Principal · St. Joseph School, Columbia

Presenter: Stacy Carns · Director of Learning Support · St. Joseph School, Columbia

Presenter: Eleanor Fischer · 1st Grade Teacher · St. Joseph School, Columbia

Grade Level: K-3

Subject: ELA · Reading

MAP Reading Fluency (K-3)

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In this session, teachers will apply their understanding of the relationship between Phonological Awareness and Phonics. Teachers will engage in new learning to highlight how systematic and explicit instruction on the phonics developmental continuum ensures that students will receive instruction needed to become a skilled reader.

Presenter: Lisa Meyers · PD Specialist · Catapult Learning

Grade Level: K-5

Subject: Reading

Phonics K-5

In this session, participants will learn to identify executive function deficits and implement interventions to address executive dysfunction. Factors associated with ADHD will also be explored.

Presenter: Carolyn Festa · PD Consultant · Catapult Learning

Grade Level: All

Subject: All

Supporting Executive Functioning and Self Regulation

Creating a classroom environment in which all students can learn at high levels and can demonstrate depth of understanding is an essential part of rigorous, standards-based instruction. Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) is a system educators can use to analyze the complexity intended by standards, learning activities, and assessment tasks. Participants in this session will explore the difference between difficulty and complexity and learn to use Webb’s DOK as they design rich, complex lessons.

Presenter: Josh Elliott · PD Consultant · Catapult Learning

Grade Level: All

Subject: All

This session will address the need for short periods of daily meditation with children in school classrooms. It will explore the extent of mental health issues among young people today and examine how meditation can be an effective tool for wellness and a lifelong gift of faith. We will briefly address the role of Christian meditation in the history of Catholicism, then delve into Noel Keating's work with school children in Ireland which culminated in his book, "Mediation with Children: A Resource for Teachers and Parents." The presentation will include a video from St. Mary's School in Ottowa, CA which highlights an entire school community's experience with classroom meditation. For those principals and teachers who are interested in learning more, I can provide contact information for material resources and free teacher trainings.

Presenter: Patricia Moore-Pastides · Adjunct Professor, Community Volunteer · 

Grade Level: K-8

Subject: All

The Many Fruits of Christian Meditation for Children Through our Catholic Faith

Christian Meditation with Children Video 

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Prayer is “lifting our hearts and minds to God.” This session will explore the five forms of prayer and the various expressions of prayer in our Catholic Tradition, offering practical suggestions for helping learners of all ages speak – and listen – to God.

Presenter: Joseph White · Child and Adolescent Psychologist · Associate Publisher for Catechetical Resources · Our Sunday Visitor

Grade Level: K-8

Subject: Religion

Catechesis Credit 

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Kathleen Cory will discuss Christian Anthropology and why it is important to our students. She will discuss Theology of the Body, and what the church teaches about the body and its meaning. She will also discuss why this teaching needs to be shared with our students and what can happen if it isn't.

Presenter: Kathleen Cory · Curriculum Consultant · Ruah Woods

Grade Level: K-12

Subject: Religion

Catechesis Credit   

Christian Anthropology: Its Importance for our Students

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Our presentation will be to discuss our programs in all core areas.

Presenter: James Perry · Educational Consultant · Simple Solutions

Grade Level: All

Subject: All

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An overview of how to build your own aerospace science program.

Presenter: Bryan Haffey · Academic Dean · St. Joseph's Catholic School

Grade Level: High School

Subject: STEM · STEAM · STREAM

Building an Aerospace Program

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