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Professional Development Course Selection Guide

Summer 2015

Lake Worth INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Trustees

President Donna Hutson

Vice President Sonja Norman

Secretary

Steve Atchison

Members Chris Thomas Tammy Thomas Sandra Tillery Armando Velazquez

Administration

Superintendent of Schools John Hebert

Executive Director of Administrative Services

Skip McCambridge

Executive Director of Curriculum and Student Services Cassandra Darst Ph.D.

Director of Business Services

Becky Campbell

Director of Child Nutrition Tina Robinson

Director of Operations

Carla Dodd

Director of Special Services Michael Pogue

Director of Technology

Dru Godwin

Lake Worth

Mission Statement

To provide all students a high quality instructional program in a caring, positive, safe environment

Vision

Creating an educational experience that inspires and empowers

Core Beliefs

Student Learning is a Priority

Staff Quality is a Priority

The Conscientious Use of Resources is a Priority

Creating a Community of Learners is a Priority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Some courses listed in this guide may not actually be offered due to low enrollment. Because of scheduling conflicts and classes closing, a teacher may not be able to register for every course he/she plans to take. For this reason, a teacher should have in mind alternate courses in case the first choice is not available. In cases of limited class enrollment, priority will be given to teachers that register first.

REQUIREMENTS

Staff Development Flex Days Each professional must accumulate a minimum of two flex days (12 learning hours) between June 8, 2015 and October 1, 2015 to be used for the October 12, 2015 and March 25, 2016 staff development days. All professional development applicable to flex days must be taken during off-contract time. • Prior approval from the principal (or director) is required for all sessions and

must be documented on the Flex Days for Staff Development form. See Appendix A.

Professional Learning Flex Day Guidelines The two days are “compensation” for attendance and participation in training sessions that occur during off-contract time. Given these parameters, “flex day” credit will not be given for online training, training that occurs during the school day (including professional development periods), training that occurs during a “regular” staff meeting, university course work dedicated to a degree program, and/or independent book studies.

◆ Accumulation of the two flex days begins June 8, 2015 and ends October 1, 2015.

◆ All professional learning applicable to flex days must be taken during off-contract time.

◆ School-wide professional learning sessions that address campus initiatives will be accepted with principal approval.

◆ Prior approval from the principal or director is required for all sessions. ◆ Sessions must be at least 90 minutes to qualify for consideration. ◆ The principal or director will certify each flex day and/or report non-compliance

by October 2, 2015 for appropriate payroll accounting. ◆ Credit may be given for (with principal or director pre-approval):

◆ Weekend conferences and conferences off contract time ◆ Summer training sessions in and out of the district ◆ Up to 6 hours of presenting a workshop at the district level ◆ New Hire required training ◆ 6 hours of site-based training off contract time (constitutes one day) ◆ Curriculum writing (if selected as part of the district writing team)

◆ Credit will not be given for:

◆ More than 6 hours of presenting a workshop ◆ Supervising of student competitions (i.e. UIL, Math Counts, etc.) ◆ Meetings

Staff Required to Fulfill Professional Learning Flex Day Guidelines

Classroom Teacher Yes Nurse Yes Librarian Yes Speech Pathologist Yes Occupational Therapist Yes Physical Therapist Yes Instructional Specialist Yes Dyslexia Teacher Yes LSSP Yes Lead Teacher Yes Counselor Yes Diagnostician Yes RtI Specialist Yes

NEW HIRE REQUIRED COURSES

New LWISD professional employees are asked to complete a series of classes within their first year of employment. These courses are offered in multiple sessions throughout the year. In addition, employees that have completed these sessions previous to their employment in LWISD may show proof of completion in order to receive credit and opt out of the training. Training received during New Hire Academy will apply toward the Staff Development Flex Day requirement. New teachers are allowed to attend any LWISD professional development throughout the summer and are encouraged to work with their principal to identify recommended courses.

Required for New Hires: New Hire Academy:

• August 12-14, 2015 • Three days of curriculum content and instructional strategies at the district’s Central

Administration Building. Additional Trainings:

• The Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS) New Teacher Orientation is required for all new teachers. This training is provided online. You must register in advance through HR.

• Technology Proficiency (iPad Basic Course.) You must register in advance through HR.

• First Year Teacher Academy – dates to be determined

• 30 Hours GT (or proof of) – LWISD requires that all teachers complete 30 hours of staff development in the area of instructing gifted and talented students. If you have had the following training in a prior school district, please submit all documents to HR for Curriculum and Instruction, Nature and Needs, and Identification and Assessment.

• Sheltered Instruction (or proof of) – If you have not completed this training you will need to register

online in Eduphoria!

• K-3 bilingual teachers are required to complete Tejas LEE training provided at Region 11 ESC. If you have already completed this training and can provide documentation, please contact HR.

Teachers who have received the above listed training in a previous professional position (with the exception of New Hire Academy) and can provide a training certificate to document their attendance may be exempt from this requirement. Documentation should be provided to HR.

EDUPHORIA! WORKSHOP

• Eduphoria! Workshop is a professional development management system that allows staff to easily view and enroll in LWISD staff development opportunities and manage their own professional development portfolio. Eduphoria! Workshop can be accessed at LWISD Eduphoria! You will receive your Eduphoria! log-in credentials at your New Hire Orientation session conducted by Human Resources.

Course Registration Eduphoria! Workshop displays the Course Registration page, which enables you to view courses you are currently registered for as well as view a list of available courses by time, course category or by the credit that is given for the course.

To register for a course:

• Log in to Eduphoria! Workshop. • Select a category either under Date & Time, Category, or Credit. A list of courses will be

displayed. • To register, click the Register button in the top left of the toolbar.

You must enroll in a course prior to the registration deadline to ensure your participation. Your name will not appear on the Course Sign-In sheet if you have not pre- registered for the session. Seating may be limited and course materials are prepared based on course enrollment. It is also advisable to unenroll in any session that you do not plan to attend at least 24 hours prior to the event.

Course Credit Course credit for district provided professional development is awarded based on the Course Sign- In sheet submitted by the course instructor to the office of Curriculum & Instruction. You must sign in at the session to confirm your attendance and receive credit for the session.

Adding to the Professional Portfolio Eduphoria! assists with keeping record of your professional learning activities. You may print your Professional Portfolio at any time. You may also add non-district professional development or certifications to your Professional Portfolio.

To add to your portfolio:

• Log in to Eduphoria! Workshop. • Select Add New Portfolio Entry under Portfolio Options at the bottom of your screen to add

an outside conference or session. This will open the New Portfolio Entry Wizard. • The New Portfolio Entry Wizard will prompt you to enter the course title, description, and

credits requested. Entries will be reviewed and approved by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Student Services.

You must attach a scanned image of any outside certificates in PDF form for additional documentation.

To attach a certificate to a portfolio entry:

• Select the new portfolio entry from the Portfolio Summary page. • Select the Notes tab associated with the new portfolio entry.

• Click on the blue paper clip icon under Course File Attachments. • Enter the file name and click Attach File.

https://lakeworthisd.schoolobjects.com/eduphoria_webcontrols/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2feduphoria_webcontrols%2fApplications.aspx

https://lakeworthisd.schoolobjects.com/eduphoria_webcontrols/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2feduphoria_webcontrols%2fApplications.aspx

Printing a Professional Portfolio Report It is recommended that teachers review their Eduphoria! Professional Portfolio periodically. Teachers that leave Lake Worth ISD should print a copy of their Professional Portfolio for their records prior to leaving the district.

To print a copy of the Professional Portfolio Report:

• Log in to Eduphoria! Workshop • Select My Profile from the Registration & Portfolio column. • Select the Print button at the top of the screen.

Eduphoria! Help Detailed instructions and videos for these and other Eduphoria! topics can be accessed by selecting the Help icon in the top right corner of your screen.

MANDATORY ON-LINE TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Required Annual Training Updates LWISD has developed a series of annual updates that meet district, state, or federal guidelines for employees.

REGISTER IN EDUPHORIA!

NOTE: Campus maintains record of all training of staff with a signature page acknowledging receipt of training and credit awarded in Eduphoria! Training must occur within first six weeks of school year (Completion extensions are subject to Principal approval)

• Bullying Prevention Training • Dating Violence Training • Bloodborne Pathogen Training • Allergy Awareness Training • Child Protective Service Training (CPS)

GIFTED AND TALENTED CREDIT

Some professional development courses have been identified as providing content appropriate for gifted and talented credit. Gifted and Talented credit may be requested for training not listed below if the training addresses the needs of GT learners. To request outside GT credit, submit the Gifted and Talented Clock Hours Request Form (see Appendix B) with Principal signature and supporting documentation to the Executive Director of Curriculum and Student Services. Each request will be evaluated individually. All hours must be completed by October 1. 2015.

Professional Development Pre-Approved for GT Training. Register in Eduphoria! for e-Courses listed below

Title of Staff Development

Hours of

Training

Hours of GT Credit

Earned

Core Area Addressed

G/T: Identification & Assessment e-Course 2015

6 6 Identification & Assessment

G/T: Nature & Needs e-Course 2015

6 6 Nature & Needs

Curriculum and Instruction Module 1 – Differentiation e-Course 2015

6 6 Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction - Module 2A e-Course 2015


Curriculum and Instruction Module 3: Differentiation, Mindsets, & Effective e-Course 2015


Thinking Maps District Training – Date to be determined (can be used for annual update)


LWISD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE OFFERINGS Summer 2015

LWISD annually offers a variety of professional development opportunities for all employees. The following courses will be provided from June-August to address district-wide initiatives and support sustained teacher learning.

All local courses are listed in Eduphoria! and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are available. Some courses are offered at ESC XI and a variety of other locations. **Registration for these courses is limited to staff that attended the Curriculum Writing Sessions in May 2015.

RECOMMENDED COURSES

ELAR K-2 ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May)

June 15-16

LWISD Administration Building

ELAR 9-12 ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May)

June 17 & 18 LWISD Administration Building



ELAR K Kindergarten Institute for Literacy Instruction and Intervention ($225)

June 8, 9, 10 Service Center

ELAR 3-6 ELAR Focus on Success: Analyzing Literary Texts through Reading and Writing ($75)

June 18 Service Center

ELAR 6 – EOC STAAR English Focus on Success ($50) June 18 Service Center

ELAR 2 Second Grade Institute for Literacy Instruction and Intervention ($225)

June 23, 24, 25

Service Center

ELAR 3-4 Thinking Maps Training for Teachers – Write from the Beginning and Beyond




ELAR 1 First Grade Institute for Literacy Instruction and Intervention ($225)

June 29, 30 July 1

Service Center

ELAR 3-6 ELAR Focus on Success: Analyzing Informational Texts through Reading and Writing ($75)

June 30 Service Center


July 9 LWISD Administration Building


July 10 LWISD Administration Building

ELAR 7-12 Exploring Writing Strategies that Motivate Students to Write Every Day! ($50)

July 21 Service Center

ELAR 3-5 STAAR English Focus on Success ($50) July 22 Service Center

ELAR 3 Third Grade Institute for Literacy Instruction and Intervention ($225)

July 7, 8, 9 Service Center

ELAR 4,5 Fourth and Fifth Grade Institute for Literacy Instruction and Intervention ($225)

July 14, 15, 16 Service Center

ELAR K - 8 How to Figure Out Figure 19 ($50) July 14 Service Center


August 3 & 4 LWISD Administration Building

ELAR K-2 ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May))

August 3-4 LWISD Administration Building





Math K-12 ESC Region 11 Innovative Teaching and Learning Conference ($50)

June 11

Service Center

Math K-12 Transitioning to the New HS Math TEKS ($50) June 16

Service Center

Math K-12 Transitioning to the New Algebra I TEKS ($50) June 22

Service Center

Math K-12 The Case for Personal Financial Literacy ($25) June 23 Service Center

Math K-12 Algebra II: Activities to Engage with the New TEKS ($50) June 30

Service Center

Math K-12 Mathematics Interactive Journal: Algebra 1 ($150)


Math K-12 Mathematics Interactive Journal: Grade 3 Mathematics Interactive Journal: Grade 6 ($150)


Math K-12 Geometry: Activities to Engage with the New TEKS Mathematics Interactive Journal: Grade 4 Mathematics Interactive Journal: Grade 7($50)


Math K-12 Precalculus: Implementing the New TEKS Mathematics Interactive Journal: Grade 5 Mathematics Interactive Journal: Grade 8 ($50)


Math K-12 AQR: Implementing the New TEKS Mathematics Interactive Journal: Grade 5 Mathematics Interactive Journal: Grade 8 ($50)


Math K-12 Focus on Algebra: Linear Functions (3 days) Grades 6-9 ($150)

Aug 12-14 Service Center

Math K-5 ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May)

Aug 3-4 LWISD Administration Building

Math 6-HS ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May))

Aug 5-6 LWISD Administration Building

Science K-12 Innovative Teaching & Learning conference ($50)

June 11

Service Center

Science K-12 Best Practices for diverse learners in science ($50) June 24

Service Center

Science K-12 Applying the 5E model in secondary science ($50)

June 25

Service Center

Science K-12 Notebooking in secondary science ($50) July 1 Service Center

Science K-12 Engagement: Future- Ready Students ($25) July 20 Service Center

Science K-12 Humor as an Engaging assessment tool ($50)


Science K-12 1: World Conference ($100) July 29-30 NWISD

Science Elementary ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May)

July 20, 21 LWISD Administration Building

Science Secondary ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May)

July 22, 27 LWISD Administration Building

Secondary Social

Studies

11 US History

The American History Challenge: Helping Teach the Tougher TEKS - LRE focus on the tough 11th Grade TEKS. This 2 Day training will focus on the Gilded and Progressive Eras, The Cold War and Civil Rights

$50 registration fee - returned upon completion of institute http://www.texaslre.org/event-list/

Frisco, 7/23/2015- 7/24/2015

8:00-4:00

Secondary Social

Studies

11 US History

US History Through an Economic Lens - This interactive workshop will provide ample time to explore economic concepts, share best practices with other participants, experience lesson demonstrations and relate the content to the TEKS for both U.S. history courses.

$25 registration fee http://www.dallasfed.org/educate/events/2013/13history.cfm

Frisco 7/23/15-7/24/15

8:30-3:30

Secondary Social

Studies

9-12

Hatton W. Sumners Institute on the Founding Documents 101 - LRE Focus on the Founding Documents


Lovejoy ISD 8/3/15-8/7/15

See event website for times

http://www.texaslre.org/event-list/

http://www.dallasfed.org/educate/events/2013/13h


Secondary Social

Studies

9-12 Hatton W. Sumners Academy - Day One; Federalism - Articles of Confederation to 1870 - Federalism through 1870


Birdville ISD 6/15/15


Secondary Social

Studies

9-12 Hatton W. Sumners Academy - Day Two; Federalism 1870 - Present – Federalism, 1870 – Present




Secondary Social

Studies

9-12 Hatton W. Sumners Academy - Day Three; Political Divisions from Federalist/Anti-Federalist - Political Divisions




Secondary Social

Studies

9-12 Hatton W. Sumners Academy - Day Four Oyez Oyez Supreme Court Update - Supreme Court Cases




Social Studies K – 2 Hatton W. Sumners Elementary Institutes - Kids are Citizens, Too! K-2 - LRE Focus on Grades K-2


Weatherford ISD 6/9/15 Lovejoy ISD 8/3/15

8:00-4:00

Secondary Social

Studies

6-8 Hatton W. Sumners Elementary Institutes - Celebrating Freedom - 3rd-5th Grade- LRE Focus on Grades 3-5 $50 registration fee - returned upon completion of institute

Weatherford ISD June 10 Lovejoy ISD August 5

8:00-4:00

Secondary Social

Studies

6-8 Hatton W. Sumners Academy - Day One Federalism - Articles of Confederation to 1870; Federalism through 1870

$50 registration fee - returned upon completion of institute



Secondary Social

Studies

6-8 Hatton W. Sumners Academy - Day Two Federalism 1870 - Present – Federalism;1870 – Present

$50 registration fee - returned upon completion of institute



Secondary Social

Studies

6-8 Hatton W. Sumners Academy - Day Three Political Divisions from Federalist/Anti-Federalist - Political Divisions










Secondary Social

Studies

6-8 Hatton W. Sumners Academy - Day Four Oyez Oyez Supreme Court Update - Supreme Court Cases




Secondary Social

Studies

6-8 Hatton W. Sumners Institute on the Founding Documents 101 - LRE Focus on the Founding Documents


Lovejoy ISD 8/3/15 -8/7/15

8:00 – 4:00

Social Studies 8 ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May)

June 19 LWISD Administration Building

Social Studies 8 ** Assessment Writing (Prerequisite: Must have served on curriculum writing team in May)

June 26 LWISD Administration Building

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES

All Special Education staff members are encouraged to seek content area courses that meet their job assignment. All courses are listed in Eduphoria! and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are available.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

GRADE / CONTENT

TITLE/DESCRIPTION

DATE TIME & LOCATION

SPED Administrators and Teachers

Co-Teaching (presented at LWISD by ESC Region 11)

July 30 8:30-3:30

SPED Administrators and Teachers

AU in the Classroom (Presented at LWISD by ESC Region 11)

July 28 8:30 -3:30

SPED Teachers

Introduction to eSPED

Aug 11

8:30-11:30

SPED 504 Coordinators 504 Paperless Environment Aug 11 1:00-4:00



RECOMMENDED TECHNOLOGY COURSES

All courses are listed in Eduphoria! and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are available.

Date Description Location Technology

June 22 or June 23

8:00am 11:00am

Project Based Learning – 3 hours Your students can build amazing projects on their iPads to enhance their learning and display their knowledge. Come discover some simple and effective tools for creating and constructing engaging products for a wide variety of subjects and grade levels. K-8 Focus

LWISD Administration Building – Computer Lab

Computers and bring iPads

June 22 or June 23 12:30pm- 2:00pm

Google Drive Basics on the iPad - 1.5 hours The foundation will be laid for the basic understanding of Google Drive, especially as a collaboration tool in Google Docs. We will cover how to use it with students for instruction as well as for administrative tasks (lesson planning, etc.)

LWISD Administration Building – Training Lab

Bring iPad

June 22 or June 23 2:15pm – 3:45pm

Presentation Tools – can be either 1.5 hours Enhance your online presentations by collaborating in Google Slides. Nearpod will also be introduced to promote more student engagement, interaction, and to add formative assessment to current presentations. Helpful if teachers bring a current presentation they have created in Powerpoint, Prezi, etc. if available.


Computers and bring iPad

July 23 8:00am- 9:30am or 12:30pm- 2:00pm

Google Drive Intermediate - 1.5 Hours Use Google Slides and Forms to collaborate and create surveys and/or presentations. Prerequisite: Participants must have a Google account already created, and have had some experience with Google Docs


Computers

July 23 9:45am- 11:15am or 2:15pm – 3:45pm

Online Resources 1.5 hours Find out what new K12 educational online resources are available for both teacher and student use. Enhance your teaching with current events from NBC Learn, new content from Power videos, and learn how to use a single sign-on program to search multiple resources simultaneously!


Computer

.

PRE-AP AND AP SUMMER INSTITUTES

Teachers that wish to attend a Pre-AP and AP summer institute must receive a prior approval from their principal and have the attached Appendix C form filled out

Registration Directions for PreAP / AP 2015 Summer Institute

The following steps will need to be completed for Summer Institute registration:

1. Teacher will complete the Advanced Placement Summer Institute Registration Form (Appendix C) and send the form to campus principal.

2. A Purchase Order will be generated by the campus for Institute registration fee. 3. The registered teacher will receive an invoice by email from the university which must be forwarded to

the campus principal to complete the payment process.

For more information about the individual sessions, teachers can go to the following university websites or call:

SMU www.smu.edu/ap 214-768-7245 TCU www.ap.tcu.edu 817-257-7134 UTA www.uta.edu/apsi/ 817-272-7215 UTD www.utdallas.edu/apsi/ 972-883-4409

http://www.smu.edu/ap

http://www.ap.tcu.edu/

http://www.uta.edu/apsi/

http://www.utdallas.edu/apsi/

PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING, TEACHING AND CURRICULUM

LWISD teachers work with the understanding of the thirteen principles of learning, teaching, and the curriculum. Each principle directly connects to the classroom and the professional development in LWISD uses these principles as a guide to teacher’s learning.

The Principles of Learning:

• Effort produces achievement.

• Learning is about making connections.

• We learn with and through others.

• Learning takes time.

• Motivation matters.

The Principles of Teaching:

• The teacher matters.

• Focused teaching promotes accelerated learning.

• Clear expectations and continuous feedback activate learning.

• Good teaching builds on students’ strengths and respects individuals’ differences.

• Good teaching involves modeling what students should learn.

The Principles of Curriculum:

• The curriculum should focus on powerful knowledge.

• All students should experience a “Thinking Curriculum.”

• The best results come from having an aligned instructional system.

Appendix A: Flex Days Form

Flex Days for Professional Learning 2015-2016 Professional Staff

Effective from June 8, 2015 – October 1, 2015

Name: ________________________ Subject/Grade Level: _____________________ Campus:_________________

Please fill in the proposed professional learning form with the professional learning sessions you plan to take in order to fulfill requirements for the 2015-2016 school year and discuss it with your building principal. The principal will sign this form upon approval of the planned professional learning. Consult your principal prior to making any changes to this plan. Twelve (12) flex hours for the 2015- 2016 school year may be used to “flex out” of the October 12th and March 25th Professional learning days.

Title/Topic Description Date Provider (LWISD/Out of District)

Please be advised that you will need to provide copies of certificates or other evidence of attendance you receive from professional learning sessions. Submit the certificate to your building principal after the training has occurred. Principal/Administrator Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________________________________________________

APPENDIX B: Request for GT Hours

REQUEST FOR GIFTED CLOCK HOURS

Name: Current Assignment:

Home Campus: Workshop date and duration:

Title of Staff Development:

Total Hours Credited for Staff Development:

Percentage of the workshop that addresses gifted student needs:

Please check one area of professional development that the workshop addressed:

D Nature and Needs D Identification and Assessment

D Curriculum and Instruction

Please attach documentation and/or a description of how the workshop session addressed the Gifted and Talented Learner. (Description not necessary if pre-AP or AP College Board workshops)

For Office Use:

GT Hours credited Areas of Giftedness • N & N • ID and Assess • C & I

GT Coordinator:

Principal’s Signature

Teacher Signature:

Date: _

Date:

Please return documentation and this form to: Executive Director of Curriculum and Student Services

APPENDIX C: Advanced Placement Summer Institute (SI) 2015 Registration Form

(Please Print)

Name:

Home Address: City: Zip:

Name & Address of School:

Home Phone: Cell Phone: School Phone:

Emergency contact: Phone:

E-mail address for confirmation:

Position: Years Experience: Pre-AP AP

(Please complete if you have previously attended a Pre-AP/AP Summer Institute) Year Attended SI Yes No

(circle one) Course Title Teaching assignment

following the training 2013 Y N 2014 Y N

I will teach Pre-AP/AP in 2015-2016 □ YES □ NO (If Yes) Course Name : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am registering for Pre-AP/AP course:

Course Title:

(Registration Number if attending TCU or UTA location)

Date of training: University Location:

I understand if I attend a College Board Summer Institute, I must be willing to work within my district curriculum specialists on Pre-AP and/or AP curriculum development teams and share my expertise with other LWISD teachers.

Note: Cancellation fees range from $50.00-$150.00. Cancellations must be in writing and returned to Executive Director of Curriculum and Student Services no less than 10 days prior to the session.

Please send Executive Director of Curriculum and Student Services a copy of your training certificate upon completion

Principal Signature Date