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Remote and Hybrid Learning Design Principles (Google Classroom, 2-12): Blended Learning

Available On-Demand

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• Apply principles of effective remote and hybrid instruction to building a remote or hybrid course.
• Align learning objectives to digital assessment.
• Design and sequence learning interactions.
• Design student hybrid/remote learning engagement and success strategies.
• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to hybrid/remote learning environments.

• Construct a Google Classroom shell that applies principles of effective hybrid/remote instruction.
• Design a specific unit and build it within Google Classroom.
• Design and implement ongoing student engagement strategies.

Remote and Hybrid Learning Design Principles 2.0 (Seesaw, PreK-1): Blended Learning

August 19, 2020, 9:00-11:00 am

• Apply principles of effective remote and hybrid instruction to building a remote or hybrid course.
• Align learning objectives to digital assessment.
• Design and sequence learning interactions.
• Design student hybrid/remote learning engagement and success strategies.
• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to hybrid/remote learning environments.

• Construct a Seesaw shell that applies principles of effective hybrid/remote instruction.
• Design a specific unit and build it within Seesaw.
• Design and implement ongoing student engagement strategies.

IEP Development Updates: Support for All Learners

August 10, 2020 (each session/time listed below has its own Frontline entry)

• 1:00-2:00 Elementary + EC

• 2:00-3:00 Secondary

• 3:00-4:00 Related Services

Link by Google Calendar invitation

• Discussion of the impact of the instructional opportunities during the pandemic as relates to IEP planning.
• Process in place of the IEP review process.
• Implementation of DocuSign and Duplication.
• Schedule for paraeducators and professional development opportunities.

• Understand updates to PowerSchool Special Programs for implementation.
• Be prepared to reach out to parents for planning of anticipated services for Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3.
• Be able to schedule professional development for their paraeducators.

Elementary Counselors: Pandemic Priorities: SEL

August 10, 2020, 8:00-9:00

Link by Google Calendar invitation

• Discussion of the frequency and role of elementary guidance lessons. Including resources for in person and remote lessons.
• Guidance lessons as they pertain to COVID, Second Step, and strength based approaches.
• GEI, 504 Plans, and referrals for evaluations as pertains to continuous learning.
• Resources from the American School Counselors Association.
• Priorities of School Based Mental Health Teams.

• Prioritize their work during Phase 2, to support students, staff, and ensure social emotional learning.

Social Workers: Pandemic Priorities: SEL

August 10, 2020, 9:00-10:00

Link by Google Calendar invitation

• Discussion of the use of Zoom as a continued platform for parent and community agency involvement.
• Referral process for in person and online, including a consistent response format.
• Resources from the National Association of Social Workers.
• Priorities of School Based Mental Health Teams.

• Prioritize their work during Phase 2, to support students, staff, and ensure social emotional learning.

Using Digital Tools to Create the Environment for Learning: Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Slides: Blended Learning

August 18, 2020, 9:00-11:00 am

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Learning ObjectivesExplore student self-reflection methods.Explore multiple student feedback tools.Explore cooperative learning tools.Design instructional tasks to support student self-reflection, feedback, and cooperative learning.Participants willDesign either (1) multiple lessons that integrate student self-reflection, feedback, and cooperative learning tools OR (2) Design a unit that integrates student self-reflection, feedback, and cooperative learning tools.Workshop delivered through online webinar.2 hours

Using Digital Tools to Create the Environment for Learning: Google Jamboard, Google Keep, Google Meet: Blended Learning

NEW DATE - August 24, 2020, 9:00-11:00am

Workshop delivered through online Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93089273274?pwd=OEJiTmlROU1VdC9pZEU0NFJ0UjVBQT09

Meeting ID: 930 8927 3274

Passcode: 54TkP2Learning ObjectivesExplore student self-reflection methods.Explore multiple student feedback tools.Explore cooperative learning tools.Design instructional tasks to support student self-reflection, feedback, and cooperative learning.Participants willDesign either (1) multiple lessons that integrate student self-reflection, feedback, and cooperative learning tools OR (2) Design a unit that integrates student self-reflection, feedback, and cooperative learning tools.Workshop delivered through online webinar.2 hours

Accessible Learning for All Students through Universal Design for Learning: Blended Learning

August 13, 2020, 9:00-10:30 am

Link: https://meet.google.com/hge-ocge-brv

• Reflect on the basics of differentiation.
• Explore ways to gather facts about learners.
• Create meaningful learning experiences for all students utilizing student strengths.

• Create UDL-based lesson plans for case study students through the lens of UDL.

Google Classroom Playground: Blended Learning

August 19, 2020, 9:00-11:00 am

Join Zoom Meeting - https://zoom.us/j/92215019721?pwd=L3lFbHZ0TkhydDdDVnRQSHRWZ2psZz09

Meeting ID: 922 1501 9721 / Passcode: D9XKHS

• Receive focused coaching and assistance on participant-identified areas of need.
• Independently explore and experiment with Google Classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues to gain ideas and insights into improvement of existing or development of new Google Classroom.

• Build a new or enhance an existing Google Classroom.

Using Google Calendar for Students with Executive Functioning (Organization) Challenges, Part I: Blended Learning

Available when convenient for you

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• Explore the use of Google Calendar to build Executive Functioning Skills
• Way to communicate with students and parents regarding assignment completion deadlines
• Learn how Google Calendar could be an accommodation and/or IEP goal, especially in managing remote learning
• Has the utility to also to provide short-term deadlines for long-term projects

• Design the application of Google Calendar to help students manage their classroom expectations, especially those with known deficits in Executive Functioning.
• Redesign your Google Calendar to encompass your academic task schedule for your students and parents, with guidance on privacy settings.
• Instruct students on how to organize their Google Calendar for effective use and collaborative use with you.
• If a student needs the application of Google Calendar as an accommodation or goal, develop implementation through instruction and follow up teaching of use.

G Suite Accessibility Features: Captions & Alt Text: Blended Learning

Available when convenient for you

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• Explore the use of accessibility tools when developing Google Slides for students
• How the accessibility features can accommodate individual learning styles
• Making learning accessible to all students using captions in Google Slides.
• Captions support for students that are hard of hearing, ELL, or need an additional modality of learning.
• Alt Text with Slides to describe pictures for students with Visual Impairments

• Apply caption to their Google Slides to enhance accessibility for hard of hearing students, ELL students, and students that benefit from an additional modality.
• Apply Alt Text with Google Slides to describe pictures used for students with Visual Impairments.

Using Google Classroom for Special Education Accommodations: Blended Learning

Available when convenient for you

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• Explore how to case managers or paraeducators can have access to Google Classroom
• How to send private comments to select students about assignments within Google Classroom
• How to modify assignments in Google Classroom for specific students to meet their needs
• Post two versions of assignments, one for general education students and one for special education students

• Design accommodations for students using Google Classroom for specific student needs, through collaboration with the general education teacher.

Introduction to Boardmaker Online: Blended Learning

Available when convenient for you

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• Explore the use of Boardmaker Online for implementation of the web based license.
• Learn aspects of how Boardmaker Online can create interactive lessons for students, even in a remote environment on their device.
• Foster communication and success utilizing Boardmaker Online with our students with severe disabilities.

• Apply the knowledge to immediate use of their license for Boardmaker Online.
• Boardmaker, through the online license will allow more flexibility in use across devices for the teacher and the student.
• Increase the ability to share interactive lessons with parents and assist parents in the home setting.
• Foster communication and independence across settings.

Reintegration 2020!: SEL

Available when convenient for you

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• As developed by Hanna Kemble and Glynis Kickhaefer, Elementary Counselors, a series of webinars that address aspects of students and staff reintegrating back to school.
• Topics of Reintegration include: Self-Care, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Morning Meetings, Peace Corners, and Equity.

• Apply knowledge as relates to Social Emotional Learning for the purpose of preparing for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
• Have viable district contacts for assistance as they manage the emotions of returning to school for themselves and students.