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Freckle Math
Date: Wednesday, October 7th
Time: 4:10PM - 5:10PM
Location: Virtual
Target Audience:
K-8th Grade, Math
Description:
New to teaching math in grades K-8, new to the district, or have access to Freckle but aren’t sure where to begin? Join this online PD to learn how Freckle’s adaptive and skill-specific practice can support your students’ math needs. We’ll explore how to get started, assign practice, and use student progress data to plan targeted support, with a focus on incorporating Freckle into Tier 2 math time and small-group instruction.
About the Facilitator:
Skylar Peace
Skylar Peace
Skylar brings passion, experience, and collaboration into every session. She is driven by the belief that every investment made into an educator’s professional learning is an investment within our students. Her enthusiasm for continuous learning and encouraging nature allows her to provide authentic and informative professional learning experiences.
Prior to her time with Renaissance, Skylar served as an elementary school teacher for 11 years. She spent most of her time as a fifth-grade math teacher. During her time in the classroom, she enjoyed finding innovative ways to engage her diverse learners. Skylar’s experiences in the classroom drives her desire to support her fellow educators. She’s excited for the opportunity to accelerate learning for all.
Academic Accolades:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University
Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Georgia Southern University
Registration Information:
We ask that you register at least 2 days prior to the event. A calendar invite WITH the link to this virtual meeting will be sent 1-2 business days after you register. The calendar invite will be sent within 24-28 hours. If you do not receive an invite within that timeframe, please email Tia Massey.
Participation qualifies for PDC points in Frontline and/or mentor & mentee PD. To receive PDC points, sign up in Frontline. Frontline sign-up for this event will close on 10/14/2026 and will not be reopened after that date.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/263168932807457?p=OV4njI1pvRJfFIb25b
Meeting ID: 263 168 932 807 457
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Dialogic Reading
Date: Wednesday, October 28th
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Location: District Office, BOE Room
Target Audience:
Elementary (PK-6), ELA, Special Education Teachers
Description:
Discover how to turn read-alouds into meaningful conversations through dialogic reading. Participants will learn what dialogic reading is, how to implement it in their classrooms, and how it can support students’ language development, comprehension, and engagement. Participants will leave with practical strategies for prompting discussion and encouraging students to take an active role in reading.
About the Facilitator:
Julie Rader
Julie Rader
Julie has taught special education students for seven years in grades K-4. She is currently an Instructional Support teacher at Wheatland Elementary.
Registration Information:
We ask that you register at least 2 days prior to the event. A calendar invite will be sent 1-2 business days after you register. The calendar invite will be sent within 24-28 hours. If you do not receive an invite within that timeframe, please email Tia Massey.
Participation qualifies for PDC points in Frontline and/or mentor & mentee PD. To receive PDC points, sign up in Frontline. Frontline sign-up for this event will close on 10/14/2026 and will not be reopened after that date.
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Visual Supports for ALL Students
Date: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Location: District Office, BOE Room
Target Audience:
All subjects, All Grades
Description:
This presentation will focus on the creation and implementation of evidence-based visual support practices. Visual supports can be used for all students at any developmental, ability, or grade level. All educators and providers are welcome to attend. Attendees will take away knowledge of how to use visual supports based on student needs/characteristics, methods for effective communication, and resources for creating visual supports.
About the Facilitator:
molly spencer
molly spencer
Molly Spencer is currently a school psychologist for Early Childhood and Abilene Elementary. She has been a psychologist for five years, with three years of additional experience as a paraeducator prior to this position. She is currently a member of AVSEC's Autism Interdisciplinary Team and is greatly passionate about working with neurodivergent students. She has years of experience supporting school staff and families in identifying student strengths and needs, as well as planning and implementing effective supports in the school, home, and community.
Registration Information:
Registration is Closed.
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