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Spring 2014 Training Catalog Houston Independent School District
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Delivering a consistently rigorous education in a safe environment to every student at every school.
Houston Independent School District
�e Houston ISD Fall Training Catalog provides a brief description and training dates forcourses available to K–12 teachers, administrators, and other job-alike sta� fromSeptember to December. �is catalog is a course listing as of 12-4-2013.
Trainings require registration through eTRAIN or department registration linkscommunicated separately. Access eTRAIN by logging into the HISD employee portaland following the link under HISD Application Links.
For additional professional development resources and information, please visit the HISD Professional Support & Development website at www.houstonisdpsd.orgto access HISD Video Exemplars, E�ective Practices, Everyday ExcELLence Literacy Routines, and an HISD online training calendar.
Spring 2014 Training Catalog forSECONDARY TEACHERS
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Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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The Houston Independent School District Training chart provides a brief description and training dates for professional learning opportunities available to PK-12 teachers from January 2014 to May 2014. View more information on the PSD website training calendar – www.houstonisdpsd.org – or on eTRAIN (through the HISD portal). Trainings require registration through eTRAIN or department registration links communicated separately. Access eTrain by logging into the HISD employee portal and following the link under HISD Application Links.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CATEGORY Page Numbers Advanced Placement 2
Gifted and Talented (G/T) – Including Differentiated Instruction Courses 3
Gifted and Talented (G/T) – Vanguard/Magnet Coordinators 7
Health and Physical Education 8
History 9
Language Arts - Writing/Reading 13
Literacy 11
Literacy/ELA 17
Literacy/Language Arts - ESL 19
LOTE 20
Mathematics 22
Multilingual Programs 25
New Teachers 28
PowerUp 29
Science 30
Social Studies 32
Special Education 39
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
2
Updated as of 12-5-13
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
MTG: AP Calculus
PLC
Participants will explore and elaborate concepts in
calculus and develop instructional strategies to
prepare students for the AP Calculus Exam.
01/23/2014 or
03/13/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - AP Calculus
9-12
AP5021 Shirley Ward, Curriculum,
713-556-6823.
MTG: AP
Language PLC
Participants will receive information and
curriculum documents pertaining to AP Language
and Composition. In addition, participants will
receive professional development specific to
content and strategies applicable to AP Language
course.
02/05/2014 or
04/02/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - AP English
Lang 9-12
AP5020 Jennifer Datray,
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
MTG: AP US
History PLC
Participants will help teachers access, discuss, and
model key resources for the upcoming grading
cycle based on the Cycle Planning Guides and the
AP Syllabus.
01/28/2014,
02/25/2014, or
04/08/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - AP US
History
AP5022 Angela Miller, Curriculum,
713-556-6823.
MTG: AP World
History PLC
Participants will access, discuss, and model key
resources for the upcoming grading cycle based on
the Cycle Planning Guides and the AP Syllabus.
01/11/2014,
02/15/2014, or
04/05/2014
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Teacher - AP World
History
AP5023 Angela Miller, Curriculum,
713-556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
3
Updated as of 12-5-13
GIFTED AND TALENTED
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
ONLINE: G/T Gr
6-12 (12 Hrs)
In this online course, participants will be trained
on the revised HISD G/T Curriculum Framework,
"Scholars and Knowledge", and TAGT areas,
Nature and Needs: 6 hours, and Identification and
Assessment: 6 hours.
Available online
beginning
02/03/2014
Teacher - G/T 6-12 EL0027 Valerie Wainwright,
Professional Support
and Development,
713-696-0600.
ONLINE:
Differentiation
Technology
Tools 6-12
In this online course, participants will be
introduced to web tools that can be used for
differentiation to meet the needs of their
students, Tech tools will include those used for
visualization, collaboration and content sharing
which allows students to create products not
otherwise available or possible in the traditional
pencil and paper classroom. Teachers will learn
collaboration and sharing strategies for colleagues.
Available online
beginning
02/03/2014
Teacher - G/T 6-12 EL0029 Laura Ejiofor,
Professional
Development Services,
713-696-0600.
G/T DI: Multiple
Ways of
Engagement
This online course participants will learn how to
engage students with lesson content in multiple
ways that are appropriate to lesson objectives and
responsive to student’s needs. This module is
aligned to 1-3 of the Instructional Practice Rubric.
TAGT approved.
Available online
beginning
02/03/2014
Teacher - G/T 6-12 EL2035 Christina Estes,
Professional Support
& Development,
713-696-0600.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
4
Updated as of 12-5-13
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
G/T DI: Adapt
Depth/Pace/
Delivery
In this ONLINE course participants will learn how
to adapt depth, pace, and delivery mode of what is
taught in a lesson to allow students to access the
lesson at multiple levels of challenge. This module
is aligned to 1-3 of the Instructional Practice
Rubric. TAGT approved.
Available online
beginning
03/03/2014
Teacher - G/T 6-12 EL2037 Christina Estes,
Professional Support
and Development,
713-696-0600.
G/T DI: Flexible
Grouping
In this ONLINE course participants will learn how
to strategically utilize flexible instructional groups
and varied interactional arrangement that are
appropriate to the students and the instructional
purposes of the lesson. This module is aligned to
1-3 of the Instructional Practice Rubric. TAGT
approved.
Available online
beginning
01/06/2014
Teacher - G/T 6-12 EL2039 Laura Ejiofor,
Professional Support
and Development,
713-696-0600.
ONLINE: G/T
Framework 6-12
In this online, TAGT approved course, participants
will be introduced to the revised HISD G/T
Curriculum Framework "Scholars and Knowledge."
The training includes student inventories,
curriculum compacting, differentiated
instructional strategies, depth and complexity,
rigor and relevance, research skills utilizing TEA's
Texas Performance Standards Project, and
advanced level product development.
Available online
beginning
03/03/2014
Teacher - G/T 6-12 EL4000 Laura Ejiofor, Valerie
Wainright,
Professional Support
and Development,
713-696-0600.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
5
Updated as of 12-5-13
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Revised G/T
Framework 6-12
Participants will be introduced to the revised HISD
G/T Curriculum Framework "Scholars and
Knowledge." The training includes student
inventories, curriculum compacting, differentiated
instructional strategies, depth and complexity,
rigor and relevance, research skills utilizing TEA's
Texas Performance Standards Project, and
advanced level product development. TAGT
approved.
01/22/2014 or
03/11/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - G/T 6-12 TT3013 Christina Estes,
Professional Support
and Development,
713-696-0600.
Differentiation
for the G/T
Classroom 6-12
Participants will learn how to adapt the lesson’s
depth and pace to the gifted learner’s level of
readiness, interest, and learning style and engage
in a variety of learning methods to address the
needs of gifted students.
02/06/2014 or
03/13/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - G/T 6-12 TT3017 Valerie Wainwright,
Professional Support
and Development,
713-696-0600.
Differentiation
Using Tech
Tools 6-12 GT
Participants will be introduced to web tools that
can be used for differentiation to meet the needs
of their students. Tech Tools will include those
used for visualization, collaboration and content
sharing which allows students to create products
not otherwise available or possible in the
traditional pencil and paper classroom. Teachers
will learn collaboration and sharing strategies for
colleagues. TAGT approved.
02/26/2014 or
05/21/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - G/T 6-12 TT4123 Valerie Wainwright,
Professional
Development Services,
713-696-0600.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
6
Updated as of 12-5-13
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
G/T - Gr 6-12
Teachers (12
hrs)
Participants will gain knowledge into the revised
HISD G/T Curriculum Framework, "Scholars and
Knowledge", and TAGT areas: Day 1: Nature and
Needs - 6hrs, Day 2: Identification and Assessment
- 6hrs. Participants must attend both 6.0 hour
sessions/days to receive credit.
02/05/2014 or
03/05/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - G/T 6-12 TT4604 Valerie Wainwright,
Professional Support
and Development,
713-696-0600.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
7
Updated as of 12-5-13
GIFTED AND TALENTED – VANGUARD/MAGNET COORDINATORS
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
MTG: 6-12 G/T
Coordinators 3
Participants will receive program information and
data quality, consistency, equity of opportunity
and compliance.
02/27/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Coordinator -
GT/Advanced
Academics 6-12
GT0142 Mary Jane Gomez,
Advanced Academics, 713-
556-6954.
MTG: Gr 6-12
Vanguard
Magnet
Coordinators
Participants will review centralized admissions,
data quality, and consistency of programs.
02/27/2014
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Coordinator - Magnet
Vanguard 6-12
GT0207 Mary Jane Gomez,
Advanced Academics, 713-
556-6954.
MTG: 6-12 New
Vanguard
Coordinators 2
Participants will receive program information,
data quality, compliance, consistency, equity of
opportunity and support as they implement the
G/T program in their school.
03/06/2014
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Coordinator -
GT/Advanced
Academics 6-12
GT0219 Mary Jane Gomez,
Advanced Academics, 713-
556-6954.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
8
Updated as of 12-5-13
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
HPE 6-12
Winter
Conference
Participants will receive feature health and physical
education content-specific information and activity
sessions. Content area consultants and/or fellow
professionals will conduct many of the sessions.
02/01/2014
8:00AM - 1:00PM
Teacher - Health/Phys
Ed 6-12
CU5051 Rose Haggerty,
Secondary Curriculum,
713 556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
9
Updated as of 12-5-13
HISTORY
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
STAARing Gr. 8
Amer. History
Participants will attend this four session course
and be provided with content review and
strategies to increase performance on Grade 8
STAAR EOC.
02/04/2014 or
03/25/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - Social
Studies 8
CU5504 Angela Miller, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6898.
STAARing US
History Since
1877
Participants will attend this four session course
and they will be provided with content review and
strategies to increase performance on U.S. History
STAAR EOC.
02/04/2014 or
03/25/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - US History CU5505 Angela Miller, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
US History
STAAR Review
Participants will be engaged in this strategies
workshop that will provide comprehensive review
strategies and materials for the US History STAAR
EOC focusing on maximizing student-centered,
higher-ordered thinking review strategies with
model lessons.
02/08/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - US History CU5576 Angela Miller, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
10
Updated as of 12-5-13
LANGUAGE ARTS – WRITING - READING
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Gr 6, 7, & 9 SRI
Advanced
Participants returning to SRI classroom will focus on
vocabulary instruction, digging deeper in to the
structure of English, independent reading practices,
and the comparison of the reading and English
Language Arts standards.
01/25/2014
8:00AM - 12:30PM
Teacher - Grade 6 CU5548 Karen Hill, Curriculum
and Instruction, 713-
556-6823.
Gr 6, 7, & 9 SRI
Advanced
Participants will focus on vocabulary instruction,
digging deeper in to the structure of English,
independent reading practices, and the comparison of
the reading and English Language Arts standards.
02/15/2014
8:00AM - 12:30PM
Teacher - Grade 6 CU5549 Karen Hill, Curriculum
and Instruction, 713-
556-6823.
Gr 6-7, 9 SRI
Reading
Intervention
Participants will build on the instructional strategies
learned during the initial Secondary Reading Initiative
training. Participants will review comprehensive
literacy instruction and instructional design to meet
the needs of students reading below grade level.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: This training is for SRI teachers
who have already completed CU5492.
02/12/2014
8:00AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - Grade 6-7
and 9
CU5566 Jennifer Montgomery,
JMONTG10@houstonis
d.org; Mgr, Curriculum,
(713) 556-6823
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
11
Updated as of 12-5-13
LITERACY
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Grade 6-12
LANGUAGE!
Launch
Participants will learn the components of the
LANGUAGE! program and the research that supports
the curriculum. Participants will engage in lesson
preparation and delivery, assessment administration
and scoring, and data entry into VPORT. Participants
will also explore ongoing assessments and options
for differentiation.
01/15/2014
8:00AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 6-12
CU5471 Carol Bedard, Curriculum,
713-556-6823.
Gr 6-9 Reading
Initiative Basic
Participants will also learn the necessities of critical
reading and writing and how to assess students'
skills and plan effective lessons to meet the needs of
each student. This initial professional development
is for teachers of grades 6, 7 and 9 who are working
with students who are more than two years below
grade level in reading. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION:
Teachers are required to attend the initial 4-day
training and complete the additional 30 hours of
training, delivered through a combination of online
and face-to-face beginning in August and ending in
May of 2014.
01/15/2014
8:00AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - Grade 6-
7 and 9
CU5492 Carol Bedard, Curriculum,
713-556-6823.
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January 2014 – May 2014
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Updated as of 12-5-13
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
ONLINE: Gr 6&7
Read Initiative
Basics
Participants will learn critical reading and writing
strategies to support students who are more than
two years below grade level in reading.
Available online
beginning
01/16/2014
Teacher - Selected
Grade 6-7
CU5493 Carol Bedard, Curriculum
and Instruction,
713-556-6823.
ONLINE: Gr 9
Read Initiative
Basics
Participants will learn critical reading and writing
strategies to support students who are more than
two years below grade level in reading. SPECIAL
INSTRUCTION: This course is part of the 30
additional hours of training beginning in August
and continuing through May of 2014. Teachers
are required to attend the initial 4-day training
and complete the additional 30 hours of training.
Available online
beginning
01/16/2014
Teacher - Selected
Grade 9
CU5494 Carol Bedard, Curriculum
and Instruction,
713-556-6823.
Grade 9
Reading
Initiative Basics
Participants will continue to address the
necessities of critical reading and writing, how to
assess students' skills, and plan effective lessons
for students who are more than two years below
grade level in reading.
01/27/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 9
CU5495 Carol Bedard, Curriculum
and Instruction,
713-556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
13
Updated as of 12-5-13
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
K-12 Abydos
Persuasive
Writing
Participants will learn to guide students in the
process of writing a persuasive composition for
meeting the standards for STAAR.
01/22/2014
8:00AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - Eng Lng
Arts/Rd K-12
CU5514 Karen Hill or Carley Colton,
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
Gr 9 SRI Follow-
Up 4FTF
Participants will receive additional training
which builds upon the four-day initial training.
This training includes 3 online sessions and 7
face-to-face sessions. Teachers learn the
necessities of critical reading and writing as
means of assessing students' skills and planning
effective lessons to meet individual needs.
01/27/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 9
CU5532 Karen L. Hill, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
Gr 9 SRI Follow-
Up 5FTF
Participants will receive additional instruction
which builds upon the four day initial training.
Teachers will learn the necessities of critical
reading and writing as well as assessing student
skills plus planning effective lessons to meet
individual needs. This training includes three
online sessions plus seven face-to-face sessions.
02/24/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 9
CU5533 Karen Hill, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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Updated as of 12-5-13
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Gr 9 SRI Follow-
Up 6FTF
Participants will receive additional instruction
which builds upon the four day initial training.
Teachers will learn the necessities of critical
reading & writing as well as assessing student
skills plus planning effective lessons to meet
individual needs. Training includes three online
sessions plus seven face-to-face sessions.
03/31/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 9
CU5534 Karen Hill, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
Gr 9 Sec Reading
Initiative Follow-
up
Participants will receive additional training
which builds upon the four-day initial training.
This training includes 3 online sessions and 7
face-to-face sessions. Teachers learn the
necessities of critical reading and writing as a
well as means of assessing students’ skills and
planning effective lessons to meet individual
needs. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: This is part
seven of a series of courses for Secondary
Reading Initiative Teachers.
05/19/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 9
CU5535 Karen Hill, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
Gr 6-7 Secondary
Reading
Initiative Follow-
up
Participants will receive additional training
which builds upon the four-day initial training.
This training includes 3 online sessions and 7
face-to-face sessions. Teachers learn the
necessities of critical reading & writing as a well
as means of assessing students’ skills &
planning effective lessons to meet individual
needs.
01/13/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 6-7
CU5538 Karen Hill, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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Updated as of 12-5-13
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Gr 6-7 Reading
Initiative Follow
Up
Participants will receive additional training which
builds upon the four-day initial training. Teachers
learn the necessities of critical reading and writing,
as well as, means of assessing students' skills and
planning effective lessons to meet individual needs.
02/17/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 6
CU5539 Karen Hill, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
Gr 6-7 Reading
Initiative Follow
Up
Participants will receive additional training which
builds upon the four-day initial training. Teachers
learn the necessities of critical reading and writing,
as well as, means of assessing students' skills and
planning effective lessons to meet individual needs.
03/24/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 6
CU5540 Karen Hill, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
GR 6-7 SRI
Follow Up 7FTF
Participants will receive additional training which
builds upon the four-day initial training. This
training includes three online sessions and seven
face-to-face sessions. Teachers learn the necessities
of critical reading and writing, as well as, means of
assessing students' skills and planning effective
lessons to meet individual needs.
05/12/2014
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Teacher - Selected
Grade 6
CU5541 Karen Hill, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
SRl Follow Up
3/O GR 6 & 7
Participants will receive additional training which
builds upon the four-day initial training. This training
includes 3 online sessions and 7 face-to-face
sessions. Teachers learn the necessities of critical
reading and writing as well as means of assessing
students' skills and planning effective lessons to
meet individual needs.
Available online
beginning
04/01/2014
Teacher - Selected
Grade 6
CU5543 Carol Bedard, Curriculum and
Instruction, 713-556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
SRl Follow Up
2/O GR9
Participants will receive additional training which
builds upon the four-day initial training. This
training includes 3 online sessions and 7 face-to-
face sessions. Teachers learn the necessities of
critical reading and writing as well as means of
assessing students' skills and planning effective
lessons to meet individual needs.
Available online
beginning
01/16/2014
Teacher - Selected
Grade 9
CU5544 Carol Bedard, Curriculum
and Instruction,
713-556-6823.
SRl Follow Up
3/O Grade 9
Participants will receive additional training which
builds upon the four-day initial training. This
training includes 3 online sessions and 7 face-to-
face sessions. Teachers learn the necessities of
critical reading and writing as well as means of
assessing students' skills and planning effective
lessons to meet individual needs.
Available online
beginning
04/01/2014
Teacher - Selected
Grade 9
CU5545 Carol Bedard, Curriculum
and Instruction,
713-556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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LITERACY/ELA
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Sneak Peek: ELA
Gr 6-8
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with
the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, & I-8.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Eng Lng
Arts/Rd 6-12
TT2184 Georgina Castilleja,
Professional Support &
Development, 713-696-0600,
Sneak Peek: ELA
Gr 9-12
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with
the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, & I-8.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Eng Lng
Arts/Rd 9-12
TT2186 Georgina Castilleja,
Professional Support &
Development, 713-696-0600,
Sneak Peek: ELA
Gr 6-8
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with
the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, & I-8.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Eng Lang
Arts/Rd 6-8
TT2187 Georgina Castilleja,
Professional Support &
Development, 713-696-0600,
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
18
Updated as of 12-5-13
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Sneak Peek: ELA
Gr 9-12
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with
the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-
8.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Eng Lng
Arts/Rd 9-12
TT2188 Georgina Castilleja,
Professional Support &
Development, 713-696-0600,
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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LITERACY/LANGUAGE ARTS - ESL
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
MTG: Gr 9-12
ELA
Chairpersons
Participants will receive training and information
on current issues within the English Language Arts
Department.
01/16/2014 or
04/10/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Chair - Eng Lang
Arts/Rdg 9-12
CU5089 Marisa Hartling, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
MTG: Gr 6-8 ELA
Chairpersons
Participants will receive training and information
on current issues within the English Language Arts
Department.
01/14/2014 or
04/08/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Chair - Eng Lang
Arts/Rdg 6-8
CU5092 Marisa Hartling, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
excELLence
Literacy Routines
3
Participants will learn how to apply the "Pen/cil to
Paper" and "Be the Lead Reader" literacy routines
in their classrooms.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Teacher - Grade 6-
12
TT2183 Georgina Castilleja,
Professional Support &
Development, 713-696-0600,
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
20
Updated as of 12-5-13
LOTE
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
MTG: Gr 6-12
French Rigor
Participants will learn how to incorporate Rigor and
Relevance in their instruction and will Identify the
components that build up to a rigorous and
relevant lesson plan.
02/26/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - French 6-
12
CU5085 Cesar Carrillo, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
MTG: LOTE 6-12
Chairpersons
Participants will analyze the State of LOTE in
general and AP Spanish in HISD. They will get
updated on the current LOTE curriculum and will
identify Rigor and Relevance in Instruction.
Participants will also provide their feedback on
possible professional development opportunities
for LOTE teachers.
02/12/2014 or
04/22/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Chair - LOTE 6-12 CU5149 Cesar Carrillo, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
LOTE Chinese
Language
Curriculum
Updates
Participants will analyze The State Of Chinese
Language in HISD. They will receive an update on
the Chinese Textbook Alignment between middle
schools and high schools, and will provide their
feedback on possible professional development
opportunities for Chinese Language Teachers as
well as LOTE in general.
01/15/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - 6-12
Chinese Language
CU5253 Cesar Carrillo, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
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Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Technology
Tools for LOTE
Participants will get updated on the variety of
technology tools that can be used in the LOTE
instruction, from creating interactive board
activities, to web 2.0 tools for collaboration,
visualization, presentation and content sharing
tools applied to the LOTE classroom.
03/04/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - LOTE 6-12 CU5335 Cesar Carrillo, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
LOTE Spanish
Language
Curriculum
Update
Participants will analyze the State of Spanish
Language in HISD. They will receive an update on
the Spanish Textbook alignment between middle
schools and high schools, and will provide their
feedback on possible professional development
opportunities for Spanish language teachers as well
as LOTE in general.
02/05/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Teacher - Spanish 6-12 CU5382 Cesar Carrillo, Secondary
Curriculum, 713-556-6823.
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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MATHEMATICS
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
MTG: Gr 6-12
Math
Chairpersons
Participants will work collaboratively as a
professional learning community to explore math
leadership strategies that promote aligned,
rigorous, and engaging math instruction based on
high-yield, research-based instructional strategies
and district initiatives.
01/16/2014,
05/15/2014,
02/20/2014, or
03/27/2014
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Chair - Mathematics
6-12
CU5336 Shirley Ward, Secondary
Curriculum, 713 556-6823.
OM Judge
Guidelines
Participants will learn rules and guidelines for
judging in Odyssey of the Mind events.
02/22/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Judge - Odyssey of
the Mind
GT0174 Noval Alexander, Advanced
Academics, 713-556-6954.
Odyssey Math:
Initial Training
Participants will learn web based Odyssey Math
curriculum and assessment intervention program to
provide mathematics instruction to students with
disabilities.
01/09/2014
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Teachers - 6-12
Resource Math
SE2045 Rachel E Adams, Office of
Special Education Services,
713-556-7025.
Fostering STEM
Education
Participants will receive an overview of the Ten80
Student Racing Challenge and the CASIO-Ten80
Education partnership that created the Fostering
STEM Education book, and details about how the
school can start their own SRC team. Participants
will have an opportunity to explore lessons
designed to emulate the cooperative learning and
open-ended problem solving that is at the core of
STEM education.
01/11/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teacher -
Mathematics 9-12
TT1242 Kanika Vessel, Professional
Support & Development,
713-696-0600,
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January 2014 – May 2014
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Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Sneak Peek:
Grade 6-8 Math
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with the
assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-
8.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher -
Mathematics 6-8
TT1243 Kanika Vessel, Professional
Support & Development,
713-696-0600,
Sneak Peek:
Grade 9-12 Math
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with the
assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-
8.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher -
Mathematics 9-12
TT1244 Kanika Vessel, Professional
Support & Development,
713-696-0600,
Sneak Peek:
Grade 6-8 Math
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with the
assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-
8.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher -
Mathematics 6-8
TT1245 Kanika Vessel, Professional
Support & Development,
713-696-0600,
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January 2014 – May 2014
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Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Sneak Peek:
Math Grade 9 -
12
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with the
assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-
8.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher -
Mathematics 9-12
TT1246 Kanika Vessel, Professional
Support & Development,
713-696-0600,
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
25
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MULTILINGUAL
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
New ELL
Program
Coordinators
Participants will be presented with review program
guidelines and assist school staff with meeting the
compliance, programmatic and instructional needs
of secondary ELL students.
05/15/2014
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Teacher - ESL 6-8 ML0192 Jennifer Alexander,
Multilingual, 713-556-6961.
6-12 ESL for Beg
& Intermediate
Student
Participants will be provided with leadership
strategies to enhance the ESL instruction for
Beginning & Intermediate ELL’s. This training will
provide participants with methods to increase the
academic achievement of the Beginning &
Intermediate ELL student using “Best Practices” and
the District curriculum.
01/07/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - ESL 6-12 ML0200 Anne Stryker, Multilingual
Department, 713-556-6961.
Secondary
Academic
Vocabulary
Participants will learn instructional strategies and
activities that will support their ESL students with
the acquisition of Academic vocabulary.
02/12/2014 or
02/12/2014
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Teacher - ESL 6-12 ML0203 Anne Stryker, Multilingual
Programs, 713-556-6961,
ESL Programs Gr
6-12
Participants will become familiar with the ESL
programs that are provided by the Multilingual
Department.
01/09/2014 or
05/15/2014
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Teacher - ESL 6-12 ML0208 Anne Stryker, Multilingual
Department, 713-556-6961,
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January 2014 – May 2014
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Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Part2/ 6-12ESL
Advanced &
Transitional
Students
Participants will be provided with strategies to
enhance the instruction for Advanced &
Transitional ELL’s. This training will provide
participants with methods to increase the academic
achievement of the Advanced & Transitional ELL
student using “Best Practices” strategies and the
District curriculum. In addition, current information
will be presented regarding trends and issues for
the higher level ELL students.
01/29/2014
1:00PM - 3:30PM
Teacher - ESL 6-12 ML0209 Anne Stryker, Multilingual
Department, 713-556-6961.
Part2 6-12 ESL
Beginning &
Intermediate
Students
Participants will be provided with strategies to
enhance the instruction for Beginning &
Intermediate ELL’s. This training will provide
participants with methods to increase the academic
achievement of the Beginning & Intermediate ELL
student using “Best Practice” strategies and the
District curriculum. In addition, current information
will be presented regarding trends and issues for
the Beginning and Intermediate ELL students.
01/29/2014 or
02/19/2014
1:00PM - 3:30PM
Teacher - ESL 6-12 ML0210 Anne Stryker, Multilingual
Department, 713-556-6961.
Mid-Year LPAC
Grades 9-12
Participants will learn the state mandates
concerning the assessment of English Language
Learners for the current school year.
01/14/2014,
01/23/2014, or
01/28/2014
8:30AM - 11:30AM
Member - LPAC
Committee
ML0224 Terrie Armstrong,
Multilingual Programs,
713-556-6961.
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January 2014 – May 2014
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Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
ELL Writing
Strategies 6-12
Participants will explore writing strategies that
promote aligned, rigorous, and engaging instruction
for the Secondary ELL student which are designed
from high-yield, research-based instructional
strategies, and district initiatives.
01/10/2014,
01/14/2014,
02/07/2014, or
02/18/2014
8:30AM - 11:30AM
12:30PM - 3:30PM
Teacher - ESL 6-12 ML0343 Ricardo Avila, Maida
Feliciano or Ann Stryker,
Multilingual Programs,
713-556-6961.
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January 2014 – May 2014
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NEW TEACHERS Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
6-12 Beginning
Teacher
Opportunities
Participants will receive teacher-friendly
strategies designed to create classroom success
and engage students. Teachers will learn easy-
to-implement and practical Kagan Cooperative
Learning strategies to boost student
engagement, motivation, and achievement.
01/03/2014
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Selected Teacher -
New Hire, 6-12
TT2132 Gail McGee, Professional
Support & Development,
713-696-0600,
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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PowerUp Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
PowerUP ELA/SS
ABC Clio
Participants will learn the essential user
information to search by standard and enhance
or design their lessons using ABC Clio and
Turnitin.
Available online
beginning
3/17/2014
PowerUp
Secondary School
Teachers
TC0109 Susan Haught or Chris
Marshall or Samantha
Rosenthal
Flipping the
Classroom
"Participants will learn to flip classroom
instruction using individualization,
differentiation and personalization. Learn to
design a flipped lesson using simple tools,
discuss student-driven instruction options, and
learn how to do PBL/Collaborative Learning.
Available online
beginning
03/17/2014
PowerUp
Secondary School
Teachers
TC0110 Jennifer Lazzaro, Adam
Larson
Digital
Transformational
Learning
Participants will learn to design a Digital
Citizenship Lesson for students in preparation
for the student device deployment integrating:
Common Sense Media materials, Avoiding
redundancy, Intellectual Property and Copyright,
Responsible Use of Technology and online social
footprint, and Caring for your device.
Available online
beginning
04/14/2014
PowerUp
Secondary School
Teachers
TC0111 Samantha Rosenthal
SMART Board
Training
Participants will learn the basic functions and
tools of the SMARTBoard Interactive whiteboard
and learn how to use the SMARTBoard as a
peripheral.
Available online
beginning
01/20/2014
PowerUp
Secondary School
Teachers
TC0112 Adam Larson
Houston Independent School District Spring 2014 Trainings for SECONDARY Teachers
January 2014 – May 2014
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SCIENCE
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Grade 6-12
Science
Collaborative
Participants will provide innovative middle and
high school science teaching methods and
instructional support for implementing an effective
and cohesive science program. Participants will
share regional and campus science plans,
participate in a district-wide PLC, and receive
resources and hands on manipulative to support
classroom teaching.
05/20/2014
4:45PM - 6:45PM
Teacher - Science 6-
12
CU1692 Morgan McKinley,
Secondary Curriculum,
713-556-6823.
Sneak Peek:
Science Gr 6-8
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with
the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, & I-8.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Teacher - Science 6-8 TT3023 Karla Auzenne,
Professional Support &
Development,
713-696-0600,
Sneak Peek:
Science Gr 9-12
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with
the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, & I-8.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Teacher - Science 9-
12
TT3024 Karla Auzenne,
Professional Support &
Development,
713-696-0600,
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January 2014 – May 2014
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Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Sneak Peek:
Science Gr 6-8
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with
the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and
I-8.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Teacher - Science 6-8 TT3025 Karla Auzenne,
Professional Support &
Development, 713-696-
0600,
Sneak Peek:
Science Gr 9-12
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including strategies
for formative assessment, differentiation, and
intervention. This fast-paced session includes time
for teachers to plan for rigorous instruction with
the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.
Addresses IP Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and
I-8.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Teacher - Science 9-
12
TT3026 Karla Auzenne,
Professional Support &
Development, 713-696-
0600,
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January 2014 – May 2014
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
MTG: 6-12
Social Studies
Chairpersons
Participants will develop capacity for campus
based leadership in secondary Social Studies
curriculum, instruction, creative teaching
strategies and assessment.
01/27/2014,
04/07/2014
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Chair - Social Studies
6-12
CU5018 Angela Miller, Secondary
Curriculum, 713 556-6823.
Gr.8 Social
Studies STAAR
Review
Participants will be engaged in this strategies
workshop that will provide comprehensive
review strategies and materials for the Grade 8
History STAAR EOC focusing on maximizing
student-centered, higher-ordered thinking review
strategies with model lessons.
02/08/2014
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teacher - Social
Studies 8
CU5575 Angela Miller, Secondary
Curriculum,
713-556-6823.
Sneak Peek:
Social Studies
Gr 6-8
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including
strategies for formative assessment,
differentiation, and intervention. This fast-paced
session includes time for teachers to plan for
rigorous instruction with the assistance of
Teacher Development Specialists. Addresses IP
Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-8.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Grade 6-8 TT2802 Cynthia Fairbanks,
Professional Support &
Development,
713-696-0600,
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January 2014 – May 2014
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Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
Sneak Peek:
Social Studies
Gr 9-12
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including
strategies for formative assessment,
differentiation, and intervention. This fast-paced
session includes time for teachers to plan for
rigorous instruction with the assistance of
Teacher Development Specialists. Addresses IP
Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-8.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Grade 9-12 TT2803 Cynthia Fairbanks,
Professional Support &
Development,
713-696-0600,
Sneak Peek:
Social Studies
Gr 6-8
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including
strategies for formative assessment,
differentiation, and intervention. This fast-paced
session includes time for teachers to plan for
rigorous instruction with the assistance of
Teacher Development Specialists. Addresses IP
Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-8.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Grade 6-8 TT2804 Cynthia Fairbanks,
Professional Support &
Development,
713-696-0600,
Sneak Peek:
Social Studies
Gr 9-12
Participants will gain practical ideas for teaching
upcoming tough-to-learn TEKS, including
strategies for formative assessment,
differentiation, and intervention. This fast-paced
session includes time for teachers to plan for
rigorous instruction with the assistance of
Teacher Development Specialists. Addresses IP
Rubric criteria PL-2, PL-3, I-1, I-2, and I-8.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Grade 9-12 TT2805 Cynthia Fairbanks,
Professional Support &
Development,
713-696-0600,
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January 2014 – May 2014
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SPECIAL EDUCATION Title Description Date & Time Target Audience eTrain Contact
MTG: Gr 6-12
SpEd
Department
Chair
Participants will meet monthly to go over
agenda that will include topics pertaining to
local and state guidelines for the provision of
special education services, updates or changes
to services, and strategies for facilitation of
ARD/IEP meetings and addressing parent
complaint.
01/10/2014,
02/07/2014,
03/07/2014, or
04/11/2014
8:30AM - 11:30AM
12:30PM - 3:30PM
Chair - Special
Education 6-12
SE2057 Toni Pompa-Rodriguez or
Susan Hurta, Secondary
Special Education,
713-434-4700,
Rigorous
Accommodations
Participants will explore meaningful ways of
implementing Instructional Accommodations
and Modifications in the general education and
Resource class setting. This session will include
a model lesson and time for teachers to plan for
instruction with the assistance of Teacher
Development Specialists.
01/29/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Special
Education 6-12
TT2624 Kelli M Charles, Professional
Support & Development,
713-696-0600,
Rigorous
Accommodations
Participants will explore meaningful ways of
implementing Instructional Accommodations
and Modifications in the general education and
Resource class setting. This session will include
a model lesson and time for teachers to plan for
instruction with the assistance of Teacher
Development Specialists.
02/19/2014
2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Various Locations)
Teacher - Special
Education 6-12
TT2626 Kelli M Charles, Professional
Support & Development,
713-696-0600,