Once you have identified session(s), please contact Betty Young at byoung@tps501.org.
When the certified staff clicks the link of the title of the session on the website, it takes you directly to Frontline for enrollment. When the certified staff clicks the platform link on the website, it allows them to complete the Google Form for capturing their information (name, ID number, building, job assignment) for attendance and direct access to the presentation. When it is a Zoom Session you have to enter the information that is listed for access. When it a Pre-recorded Session, just click the link for access.
When the classified staff clicks the platform link on the website, it allows them to complete the Google Form for capturing their information (name, ID number, building, job assignment) for attendance and direct access to the presentation. When it is a Zoom Session, you have to enter the information that is listed for access. When it is a Pre-recorded Session, just click the link for access.
Audience: All PK-12 Teachers
Platform Type: Zoom Live - Event Website
Click here to access the recorded re-broadcast.
Date: June 9 - June 11
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Presenter:
Description: Google for EDU Certified Trainers from the great state of Kansas are excited to provide three days of live innovative professional learning. Click the day below to browse the session offerings for the day. These sessions will be live streamed from this site, and recorded and archived on the same page for future viewing.
Audience: All teachers
Platform Type: Recorded Webinar - Click here to access it.
Date: May 25, 2020 - July 24, 2020
Time: Various - on your own
Presenter: Maya Goodall, M.Ed.
Description: Emergent bilinguals, or English Learners (ELs), currently represent 10 percent of all students in US public schools. By 2025, one in four students will be an emergent bilingual. How can educators help to ensure the success of this growing student population? In this edWebinar, viewers will: *Gain an overview of today's emergent bilingual population-some of the statistics may surprise you *Learn about the asset model of education-why it's necessary and how it supports bilingualism *Understand the difference between multicultural and culturally responsive-an important distinction *Review six characteristics of culturally responsive teaching-from understanding accent varieties to incorporating education technology Educators will benefit from strategies they can apply to their own culturally responsive classrooms. This recorded edWebinar is designed for K-12 teachers, instructional coordinators, curriculum directors, and school and district leaders.
Audience: School administrators only
Platform Type: Live Zoom Session
Date: Friday, June 12, 2020
Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
Presenter: Cindy F Hadicke, Education Consultant-Elementary (KSDE)
Description: This session for building leaders will create an overall view of what the new dyslexia initiative is all about, explain structured literacy, and offer assistance to building leaders in supporting teachers. Supporting and implementing a robust core reading program through staff conversation and walkthroughs will be covered.
Note: Register HERE! Greenbush University
Audience: All PK-12 Teachers
Platform Type: Zoom - Live - links will be provided by email once you've pre-registered at the link below.
Date: June 1 - June 3
Time: Monday, 1:00pm-4:40pm, Tuesday, 8:00am-4:40pm, Wednesday 8:00am-3:40pm
Presenter: various
Description: EdCamps are described as an "unconference" type of professional learning. Attendees get together and decide what they want to learn in smaller breakout rooms. If you don't like one, go to another option. There will be three sessions during each breakout time. Every evening there will be additional activities - Monday (7:00-7:40) Family Game Night, Tuesday (7:00-7:40) STEAM Challenge Night, Wednesday, (4:00-5:00) Ice Cream Social with Town Hall with Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson. Please pre-register at edcampks.weebly.com.
Note: College Credit offered by Ottawa University, Participants can sign up at the EdCamp broadcast.
Audience: English Learners
Platform Type: Website: https://seidlitzeducation.com/boosting-achievement/
Date: Friday, June 12, 2020
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Presenter: Carol Salva
Description: This 5 hour online workshop will include: *An interactive day of synchronous and asynchronous activities *Research based, practical techniques that boost language acquisition and literacy development *Strategies that can be implemented immediately *Video testimony by newcomer and SLIFE students
Note: See Anita Curry for more information. You have to preregister to receive the Zoom link.
Audience: Elementary teachers, administrators, anyone who teaches reading
Platform Type: Live Zoom Session
Date: Monday, June 22, 2020
Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
Presenter: Cindy F Hadicke, Education Consultant-Elementary (KSDE)
Description: In this session participants will better understand that reading is not natural for the human brain. Reading requires the brain to become wired for this process. Participating in this session will help you better connect the science of reading to the new structured literacy initiative in Kansas. Join KSDE’s Cindy Hadicke for this interactive and informative workshop.
Note: Register HERE! Greenbush University
Audience: PK-12 teachers
Platform Type: Live Zoom - https://tps501.zoom.us/j/5564580116
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Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Michelle Shambow, Nancy Bloomcamp
Description: The basic philosophy of the Mandt System is "Putting People First." This is based on the principle that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. This class re-certifies persons already holding certification. slides only. No physical skills assessment.
Audience: PK-5 Teachers
Platform Type: Please click here to access the recorded session
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Diane Kimsey
Description: Elementary Teachers Get a walk through of the Eureka Math curriculum, its structure and sequence, and the support resources for teachers, students, and families that are available.
Audience: Grades 6-12 Teachers
Platform Type: Please click here to view the recorded session.
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Cherryl Delacruz
Description: In this session, participants will get a walkthrough of the Eureka Math resource, its structure and sequence, and the support resources for teachers, students, and families that are available.
Audience: PK-5 Teachers
Platform Type: Please click here to view the recorded session
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Diane Kimsey
Description: Elementary teachers learn the 3-step process for customizing Eureka Math Math lessons to meet the needs of all students.
Audience: 6-12 Math Teachers
Platform Type: Click here to access the video
Handouts: https://bit.ly/EurekaMath2
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Cherryl Delacruz
Description: This session guides participants through interactive modeling and practice, using Eureka Math's replicable three-step process for preparing and customizing lessons. Participants investigate various module components to determine the lesson's role in the module's larger story.
Audience: PK - 2 Grade Teachers
Platform Type: Please click here to view the recorded session.
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Diane Kimsey
Description: Elementary teachers will explore how number bonds support K-5 learners. Then we will learn how the tape diagram model supports understanding of both the text and operations of word problems, explores part-whole relationships, and more.
Audience: Grades 6-12 Math Teachers
Platform Type: Please click here to access the recorded session.
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Cherryl Delacruz
Description: Learn how the tape diagram model supports understanding of both the text and operations of word problems, explores part-whole relationships, and more.
Platform Type: Please click here to view the recorded session.
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Diane Kimsey
Description: Elementary teachers will learn how using the Exit Ticket and Student Debrief at the end of lessons provide the opportunity to give students voice and deepen their understanding.
Audience: Grades 6-12 Math Teachers
Platform Type:
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Cherryl Delacruz
Description: This session is designed to provide teachers with essential tools and strategies to maximize instructional time and improve student learning
Audience: PK-5 Teachers
Platform Type: Please click here to view the recorded session.
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Diane Kimsey
Description: Elementary teachers will learn how the tools and strategies are essential in maximizing instructional time and improving student learning with Eureka Math.
Audience: Grades 6-12 Teachers
Platform Type: Please click here to view the recorded session.
Date: Various - on your own
Presenter: Cherryl Delacruz
Description: In this session, participants will explore the features of Desmos to learn about how it can be used to engage and teach students of all abilities. By working through a classroom-ready task, teachers will experience firsthand the variety of pedagogical approaches that Desmos offers to make math approachable for learners of all levels. Ready-to-use activities will be shared but participants will also be given some time to Desmo-fy their their math lessons.Participants are encouraged to bring laptops to use in this interactive presentation.
Audience: Grades 6 - 12 teachers
Platform Type: Pre-recorded Session - Click here to access the presentation.
Dates: June 16 - July 31
Time: Various - on your own
Presenter: Michelle Shambow, Tom Ross
Description: This session will provide our teachers with the tools they need to complete the PLAAFP's. They will learn how to completely and effectively provide the information needed to create standards based goal for our students in all content areas.
Audience: PK-12 Staff
Date: Tuesday - Friday, June 2 - 5; Mondays - Fridays, 8 -12, 15 - 19, 22 - 26
Click here for the signin sheet
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presenter: Iris Bridges
Description: This course is an introduction to basic conversational Spanish. Learners will use basic vocabulary usage when communicating with our patrons. The class will be centered on the concept of information-sharing, so the majority of the speaking activities will focus on content that reflects your feelings and ideas. You will be able to talk about yourself, your likes and dislikes, phrases to use with students or parents, etc. You will speak individually, in pairs, and in groups, to give you the experience you need to communicate in a natural setting. Speaking in Spanish will not happen overnight, you will have to make a conscious effort to practice it. Success in speaking will also depend on your confidence and your willingness to speak and even make mistakes!
Note: One College Credit from Baker University. Must attend all nineteen days!
Audience: PK-12 Staff
Date: Tuesday - Friday, June 2 - 5; Mondays - Fridays, 8 -12, 15 - 19, 22 - 26
Click here for the sign-in sheet
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presenter: Iris Bridges
Description: This course is an introduction to basic conversational Spanish. Learners will use basic vocabulary usage when communicating with our patrons. The class will be centered on the concept of information-sharing, so the majority of the speaking activities will focus on content that reflects your feelings and ideas. You will be able to talk about yourself, your likes and dislikes, phrases to use with students or parents, etc. You will speak individually, in pairs, and in groups, to give you the experience you need to communicate in a natural setting. Speaking in Spanish will not happen overnight, you will have to make a conscious effort to practice it. Success in speaking will also depend on your confidence and your willingness to speak and even make mistakes!
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