Pop Up PD

Current Checkout Window: October 28 - Dec 19

🗞️ How To Start

Browse Topics Below

There are several different topics and all have a grade level label in the title. Click the down arrow next to a title to expand the description. Click again to collapse the description. Tip: don't let the listed grade level limit you! Most topics can be stretched up or down to your grade level.


Click on the title of that topic

Once you have found the Pop Up PD for you, click on the Blue Title of the topic. This will take you to a google form to request your materials. Mrs. Allan will send you an email with the online links you may need and then will send your physical materials through the school mail.

Complete your PD

In your own time, finish your Pop Up PD. These are designed to take about 5 hours minimum but, if you want to deep dive, take as long as you want (within that quarter). When done, send back the materials to Mrs. Allan in the same red bag she will send them in. Your PD is not done until you finish your Exit Slip.

FYI

🤔 A few last notes:

Each kit will vary with what you recieve - a few books, trifold folders, online links - but you do not need to read every line of everything you recieve. This is about what you need, when you need it. 

🏫 Pop Up Topics

CM=Classroom Management, TS=Tech/STEM, M=Math, L=Literacy, TW=Teacher Wellness, In=Instruction, Le=Leadership, SEL= Social Emotional Learning, IP=Instructional Para, BP=Behavioral Para

This kit is intended to teach you new tricks and tips for creating spaces in your classroom to create a culture of reading. Included is a book about classroom design and two trifolds that focus on the importance of consistant vocabulary and conferring with readers while the online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit looks at literacy in the secondary grades with dives into teaching using YA literature, writing across disciplines, unit design, and the importance of grammar. Included are five trifolds that are intended to be cross-disiplinary! There are also online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you define what Dyslexia is, become familiar with Dyslexia characteristics in students, plus be aware of interventions and supports available to educators. Specific trifolds are included that focus Dyslexia while the online resources showcase how the Science of Reading helps those with Dyslexia.


This kit is intended to teach you about Mentor Texts, Guided Writing, and how it can relate to the Science of Reading in all 6-12 disciplines. One book, Micro Mentor Texts, two trifolds and several online resources showcase how writing skills can be taught in the classroom.


This kit is intended to present an equity framework for teaching culturally and historically responsive literacy. There are two books, one focusing on the framework, the other focuses more on responsive teaching and learning.


This kit is intended to help you use Science of Reading to guide your everyday instructional practices in the K-5 classroom. Three books are included focusing on decoding skills, vocabulary, conversations, and reading strategies for comprehension. 

This kit is intended to help you us Science of Reading to guide your everyday instructional practices in the K-12 classroom. Two books are included focusing on phonics, language, and comprehension.

This kit is intended to give you EdTech projects that you can implement tomorrow. There are two books full of ideas for creating digital stories with students, different mediums, and why it can help and strengthen reading/writing skills! Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic. (This is the same kit found in TS - it fits in both areas!)

This kit is intended to teach you about literacy strategies and Vocabulary in all HS Disciplines. Specific trifolds are included that focus on boosting vocabulary, classroom discussion, and vocabulary Strategies. There are specific ELL strategies included in one of the books while the online resources showcase these skills being taught in the classroom.


This kit is intended to teach you about literacy strategies and Vocabulary in all MS Disciplines. Specific trifolds are included that focus on boosting vocabulary, classroom discussion, and vocabulary Strategies. There are specific ELL strategies included in one of the books while the online resources showcase these skills being taught in the classroom.


This kit is intended to teach you about literacy strategies and Vocabulary in elementary. Specific trifolds are included that focus on boosting vocabulary, classroom discussion, and vocabulary Strategies. One of the books focuses specifically on grades 3-5 and the Science of Reading while the online resources showcase these skills being taught in the classroom.


This kit is intended to teach you about writing skills and what the Science of Reading says about writing in all grade levels. Specific trifolds are included that focus on teaching guided writing while the online resources showcase these skills being taught in the classroom.


This kit is intended to teach you about What the Science of Reading says about Reading Compentency, Content Knowledge, and Word Recognition. Specific trifolds are included that focus on Next Generation reading and writing skills for Elementary while the online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to teach you new metods for engaging young readers. Specific trifolds are included that focus on Next Generation reading and writing skills for Elementary while the online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.


This kit is intended to teach you about writing using digital age formats. Specific trifolds are included that focus media literacy, edtech uses in history and social studies, the Triple E Framework, and a small dive into AI in the Classroom. The online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.


This kit is intended to teach reading and writing through project based instruction. Specific trifolds are included that focus on the Science of Reading, PBL, and vocabulary strategies, while the online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to teach you about how graphic novels can help boost literacy scores and help students understand empathy. Specific trifolds are included that focus on Antibias & Antiracist, Preventing classroom bullying, and students living in poverty, while the online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

Surprise! If you complete this PD, you will recieve information on how to stock your classroom library with new graphic novels! 

This kit is intended to teach about the importance of a classroom library in all grades and subjects while the online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

Surprise! If you complete this PD, you will recieve information on how to stock your classroom library with district funds

This kit is intended to teach you about literacy strategies, Science of Reading, and Disciplinary literacy in the secondary grades. Specific trifolds are included that focus on Math, Science, and Social Studies, along with boosting vocabulary. Both books focus on project based learning and student inquiry while the online resources showcase these skills being taught in the classroom.

This kit is intended to teach you new tricks and tips for turning your classroom into a culture of reading. Specific trifolds are included that focus on Next Generation reading and writing skills for Elementary while the online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you learn about questioning strategies for active learning, design a high quality lesson plan, and design units for maximum engagement. There are five tri-folds, none of which you need to read cover to cover - more info will be provided when you sign up. There is also an online component to the kit. 

This kit is intended to help you stop teaching and start designing learning. Benefits of design learning for both students and teachers are explored as well as how the brain responds to this type of learning. There is one book and two tri-folds, none of which you need to read cover to cover - more info will be provided when you sign up. There is also an online component to the kit. 

This kit is intended to help you learn about High Leverage Practices in Special Education. There are six tri-folds, all of which build off of one another. There is also an online component to the kit. 

This kit is intended to help you define what AUD is, become familiar with Autistic characteristics in students, plus be aware of interventions and supports available to educators. Specific trifolds are included that focus on AUD while the online resources showcase classroom supports for learning.

This kit is intended to help you designproject based learning activities and help create a culture of inquiry in your classroom. There are two books and several trifolds that focus on total participation and authentic learning. Online resources will take a deeper dive into the topic. 

This kit is intended to help you learn skills to help every student become an active learner. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on topics such as flipped learning and differentiated instruction. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you design small group instruction, foster active learning, and student leadership/accountability. There is one book ans several trifolds. Although the book is geared for 6-12, this kit is recommended K-12 as there is great information in the book that can be stretched down to elementaries. Online resources will take a deeper dive into the topic.

This kit is intended to help you learn skills to differentiate learning in academically diverse classrooms. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on topics such as increasing rigor and formative assessment. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic. 

This kit is intended to help you explore new ways to engage your students with examples of how to open a lesson, establish fun routines, and plan games for learning and review. There are three books, none of which you need to read cover to cover - more info will be provided when you sign up. This kit is recommended K-12 as there is great information in the books that can be modified for all grade levels and subject areas.

This kit is intended to boost SEL in your classroom through the use of hands on projects. There is one book and several trifolds that focus on SEL in action and building SEL skillis into your lessons. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to boost SEL in your classroom through the use of hands on projects. There is one book and several trifolds that focus on Fostering Resilient Learners and building SEL skillis into your lessons. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to give classroom management hacks you can implement tomorrow. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on restorative practices and motivating student becavior with dignity. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you focus on SEL, Trauma sensitive issues, and helping our students regulate their emotions. There are two books and specific trifolds included that focus on creating a trauma sensitive classroom. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you focus on SEL, Trauma sensitive issues, and helping our students regulate their emotions. There are two books and specific trifolds included that focus on creating a trauma sensitive classroom. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help build a positive classroom management skills using restorative practices. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on better behavior practices and supporting emotional regulation. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to both teach you about AI and how you can use it as a teacher - both in planning/prep and in lessons. There are two books and two trifolds, none of which you need to read cover to cover - more info will be provided when you sign up. There is also an online component to the kit.

This kit is intended to give you ideas for teaching students about AI! While there will be some basic info on AI, this PD is a little step above basic - but I think anyone could catch on. There are two books and two trifolds that focus on ISTE standards, AI in the classroom, and lesson ideas for secondary syudents. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to give you ideas for teaching students about AI! While there will be some basic info on AI, this PD is a little step above basic - but I think anyone could catch on. There is one book, two trifolds, and student materials included that focus on ISTE standards, AI in the classroom, and classroom tech tips. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to give you EdTech projects that you can implement tomorrow. There are two books full of ideas for creating digital stories with students, different mediums, and why it can help and strengthen reading/writing skills! Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic. (This is the same kit found in L - it fits in both areas!)

This kit is intended to give some fresh ideas for bringing technology into your classroom, but remembering it isn't the tool, it's the teaching that makes the difference. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on ISTE standards, AI in the classroom, and Student-Data Privacy

This kit is intended to help you implement real-world computational thinking with a creative twist in a K-12 classroom.  There are two books and while one of them states it is for 6-8 grades, it can easily be stretched up or down to your grade level. There are also 6 different trifolds included that focus on AR/VR, eSports, podcasting, ISTE standards, and AI in the classroom. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to give you EdTech projects that you can implement tomorrow. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on ISTE standards, activating student thinking, and classroom tech tips. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you implement real-world computational thinking in a K-5 classroom. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on the triple E framework, ISTE standards, and AI in the classroom. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you implement real-world computational thinking in a K-8 classroom. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on robotics, ISTE standards, and AI in the classroom. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to give classroom management hacks you can implement tomorrow. There is one book and specific trifolds included that focus on restorative practices and motivating student becavior with dignity. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you focus on your own well being. There are two books and specific trifolds included that focus on Educator Burnout, Looking Forward, and a look at first year teaching (Veteran teachers: don't let this deter you! This is still a great resource for all) Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you focus on your own well being. There are two books and specific trifolds included that focus on Educator Burnout, finding inspiration, and reflecting on the positive. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This kit is intended to help you focus on your own well being. There are two books and specific trifolds included that focus on taking time for you, finding inspiration, and reflecting on the positive. Online resources take a deeper dive into this topic.

This is part 1 of the Resorative Practices series for Behavioral Para's. (You are welcome to check it out even if you are not a behavioral para - but only BP will get credit.) Click the link to be taken to the course.