Building the Infrastructure for Teaching and Learning Session Evaluation Standards Strand Format Session Description Morning Location: ERO # Presenters Afternoon Location: ERO # Presenters Behind the Scenes of the Reading Workshop In this session participants will go behind the scenes of the Reading Workshop. Come unpack TCRWP's Text Band Complexities and Reading Learning Progressions (RLP) to craft meaningful and rigorous teaching points for all readers in reading workshop. Use your newly refined content knowledge and design a strategy group that personalizes learning to meet the diverse learning profiles in your classroom. Intended Audience: Upper Elementary 3-5 Location: Nottingham Library SRN: 20181435008 Presenter(s): Jennifer Ellington Location: Nottingham Library SRN: 20181435009 Presenter(s): Jennifer Ellington Bring Your Best Self to Work This session is intended for support staff. As busy professionals we all have a number of competing priorities pulling us in different directions – family and personal relationships, health/fitness, general life management, and job/career. Sometimes it’s difficult to determine how to keep all the balls in the air and be effective in all of our roles. This seminar provides insight, tips, and tools for successful balancing. We’ll discuss; Create a career plan and work your plan Successful interviewing skills Understand performance standards and the evaluation process Developing positive workplace relationships Resolving conflicts Healthy living / Managing stress Balancing work, family and life in general! Location: Nottingham Room 152 SRN: 20183300005 Presenter(s): Ellen Kennedy, Erin Wales-Smith, and Tara Wooldridge Location: Nottingham Room 152 SRN: 20183300006 Presenter(s): Ellen Kennedy, Erin Wales-Smith, and Tara Wooldridge Conscious Discipline's School Family: Increase Achievement, Decrease Discipline Problems in a Culture of Compassion In this session, participants will learn how to infuse the school day with joy, create an environment that is optimal for learning and ensure the success of all children. Some strategies that will be covered will be how to replace external rewards with an intrinsic desire to cooperate, how to teach children to take personal responsibility for their actions and how to encourage the most discouraged children. Intended Audience: Lower Elementary PK-2 Location: Hoffman Boston Elementary SRN: 20181322802 Presenter(s): Jessica Flowers
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Building the Infrastructure for Teaching and LearningSession
Evaluation Standards Strand Format
Session DescriptionMorning
Location: ERO # Presenters
Afternoon Location: ERO #
Presenters
Behind the Scenes of the Reading Workshop
In this session participants will go behind the scenes of the Reading Workshop. Come unpack TCRWP's Text Band Complexities and Reading Learning Progressions (RLP) to craft meaningful and rigorous teaching points for all readers in reading workshop. Use your newly refined content knowledge and design a strategy group that personalizes learning to meet the diverse learning profiles in your classroom.
Intended Audience: Upper Elementary 3-5
Location: Nottingham LibrarySRN: 20181435008Presenter(s): Jennifer Ellington
Location: Nottingham LibrarySRN: 20181435009Presenter(s): Jennifer Ellington
Bring Your Best Self to Work This session is intended for support staff.
As busy professionals we all have a number of competing priorities pulling us in different directions – family and personal relationships, health/fitness, general life management, and job/career.Sometimes it’s difficult to determine how to keep all the balls in the air and be effective in all of our roles.This seminar provides insight, tips, and tools for successful balancing. We’ll discuss;
Create a career plan and work your planSuccessful interviewing skillsUnderstand performance standards and the evaluation processDeveloping positive workplace relationshipsResolving conflictsHealthy living / Managing stressBalancing work, family and life in general!
Location: Nottingham Room 152SRN: 20183300005Presenter(s): Ellen Kennedy, Erin Wales-Smith, and Tara Wooldridge
Location: Nottingham Room 152SRN: 20183300006Presenter(s): Ellen Kennedy, Erin Wales-Smith, and Tara Wooldridge
Conscious Discipline's School Family: Increase Achievement, Decrease
Discipline Problems in a Culture of Compassion
In this session, participants will learn how to infuse the school day with joy, create an environment that is optimal for learning and ensure the success of all children. Some strategies that will be covered will be how to replace external rewards with an intrinsic desire to cooperate, how to teach children to take personal responsibility for their actions and how to encourage the most discouraged children.
Intended Audience: Lower Elementary PK-2
Location: Hoffman Boston ElementarySRN: 20181322802Presenter(s): Jessica Flowers
Co-Teaching Collaboration In this session co-teaching participants will be provided with an opportunity to review the models of co-teaching as well as to spend time working together as a pair. Opportunities will be provided to collaborate, review upcoming units, and plan for the co-teaching structures and specially designed instruction related to students’ goals. Co-teaching pairs must sign up for the session together.
Darkness to Light Training In this evidence-informed interactive session (once certified in Stewards of Children®), participants will take action to protect the children in their lives against sexual abuse.
Intended Audience: All Grade Levels PK-12
Location:Yorktown Patriot HallSRN: 20182851903Presenter(s): Jennifer Alvaro
Location: Yorktown Patriot HallSRN: 20182851904Presenter(s): Jennifer Alvaro
Drew Model School-PBL Learning In this session Drew Staff (Model teachers only) will explore the delivery model of Project-Based Learning by engaging in the creative process of developing their own project, step by step, with collaborative support from the instructor and their peers. Teachers will learn PBL delivery, management and assessment techniques so that 21st century skills are taught side-by-side with content and essential questions.
In this session presenters will accentuate practices and ideas for Bilingual Resource Assistants and Bilingual Family Liaisons to use throughout the year to connect and enrich families of APS students. In addition, community resources will be explored and discussed.
This session is for Bilingual Resource Assistants only.
Location: HB Woodlawn Room 151SRN: 20181562603Presenter(s): Linda Saiidifar
Expedition Personalized Learning Design Team Meeting
In this session we will kickoff the meeting for the APS Expedition PL Design Teams. Throughout the day participants will learn the principles of design thinking and begin the work of defining what personalized learning will look like in Arlington Public Schools.
Intended Audience: This session is only for the selected APS Expedition PL Design Teams
Location: Discovery ElementarySRN: Presenter(s):
From Saying 'Dada' to 'Tyrannosaurus Rex!' Promoting Speech Sound Development in the Classroom
In this session participants will gain an understanding of the developmental progression of speech sounds, learn techniques to identify speech errors, and develop strategies for enhancing a child's speech development in order to enhance student progress in language/literacy learning domains.
Pre-K - K Teachers & Assistants only PM Session Only
How to Use Library Technology This session is for Librarians and Librarian Assisants' only.
Librarians and Library Assistants will work with Central Office personnel to get specific instruction, tips, and guidenace on all aspects of Follett Destiny, Databases, and associated eContent. A survey will go out in August to determine needs. Participants should bring their own device. PM Session Only
Foundations of Personalized Learning: Become a Personalized
Learning Jedi Master
Personalized Learning (PL) is the Force That Has Awakened a New Hope in Arlington Public Schools. Come learn how student voice and choice are the foundation of personalized learning. Participants will have the opportunity to discover elements of personalized learning in an interactive, hands-on engaging way. Join me and you too can become a PL Jedi Master.
Location: Taylor LibrarySRN: 20183600110Presenter(s): APS Staff
Location: Taylor LibrarySRN: 20183600111Presenter(s): APS Staff
Hands-on FA/CPR/AED Certification Training Part II
Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license must provide evidence of completion of certification or training in Emergency first aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). APS has prepared a two-part course to meet this licensure requirement. Part I involves an online learning module, available on Blackboard, and it is a prerequisite for Part II - In person skills session. You must bring proof of competing the online portion (part I) to be admitted to any of these skills session. Individuals seeking certification to meet licensure requirements must complete both Part I and Part II of the training. Certification will be issued by ECSI. Allow approximately 4-5 hours to complete the online portion of the course. You can pause and return as needed to complete the entire course.
Location: Wakefield Pool ClassroomSRN: 20183300115Presenter(s): Helena Machado
Location: Wakefield Pool ClassroomSRN: 20183300116Presenter(s): Helena Machado
Handwriting Without Tears Readiness & Writing
In this upbeat session, participants will be introduced to the Handwriting Without Tears Pre-k & K readiness curriculum. Participants will learn a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that teach children about letters, body awareness, numbers, sequencing, and sharing in a fun, engaging, and informal manner.
How to Start Using Wixie with Personalized Learning
Personalized learning is a way of thinking about the diversity of the learners in our classrooms and acting on this knowledge throughout the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating so that we can promote the deepest possible understanding for all students. Wixie, which is now available to all APS elementary students, provides meaningful and rigorous opportunities that support with this instruction effort. Intended for new Wixie users, this workshop will provide valuable hands-on orientation of both the web-based resource and endless instructional opportunities Wixie provides.
Location: Arlington Traditional SchoolSRN: 20183600113Presenter(s): Marie Hone and Scott Loomis
AM Session Only
IEP Access and Writing for New Users This session is for newly hired staff in the Department of Student Services and Special Education for the 2017-2018 school year. Participants will learn how to navigate the Synergy SE module to find students and access IEP information including progress reports. Additionally it will cover creating and finalizing an IEP.
Location: McKinley Room 329SRN: 20182630104Presenter(s): Danielle Vingelis and Ashey Deljo
Location: McKinley Room 329SRN: 20182630105Presenter(s): Danielle Vingelis and Ashey Deljo
Integrating Problem-based learning (PBL) and Career Connections into
the content classroom.
In this session participants will learn about Problem-based learning. PBL is a task-oriented problem or set of parameters designed by the teacher to mirror a real-world scenario. Problem-based learning embeds 21st century skills and ensures deeper learning of the content necessary to complete the task. Providing PBL opportunities in conjunction with career connections provides students with ideas of how to turn their academic interest into career opportunities. We will explain problem-based learning, demonstrate examples of PBL and will provide ideas on how to make career connections for students. You will design a PBL in your content area during the session so bring your curriculum standards and a device (preferably a laptop). CLTs are encouraged to attend.
Intro to SIOP This session will provide an interactive overview of key aspects of the SIOP model of instruction for English learners. Participants will have the opportunity to plan for ways to apply this new learning to their particular instructional setting.
Location: Gunston Room130SRN: 20181562601Presenter(s): Kati Costar
Location: Gunston Room130SRN: 20181562602Presenter(s): Kati Costar
Introduction to Engineering is Elementary
In this session participants who are new to integrating Engineering and Problem Based Learning into the Science classroom will learn more about it. When students design their own solutions in real world situations that require the application of their science content learning, amazing things happen! This session is for 4th and 5th grade teachers and will help you get started and includes an introduction to the Engineering is Elementary program. PM Session Only
Location: Carlin Springs LibrarySRN: 20182411404Presenter(s): Jennifer Powell
Kennedy Center/APS Arts Integration Cohort: Laying a Foundation: Defining
Arts Integration
This seminar establishes a shared understanding by unpacking the Kennedy Center’s definition of arts integration and identifying its key characteristics. The seminar, led by a highly-qualified Kennedy Center presenter, also involves participants in a sample lesson and examines how arts integrated instruction aligns with leading theory and practice in teaching and learning. This Seminar is appropriate for both novice and experienced teaching artists who are teaching students in classroom settings. (This is Session I for required "Best Practice Series" workshops for teachers working towards the Kennedy Center Certificate of Study & teachers involved in the APS/Kennedy Center Arts Integration cohort). Intended Audience: All Grade Levels PK-12
Make Insight@APS Work For You! In this session participants will get familiar with the Data Warehouse software and the student related data available to them. This session will include a general overview of the data, reports and dashboards. There will be a hands-on portion where participants will learn how to manipulate, sort, group, filter, and export data. Pre-Requisite: Network Login, Laptop if you would like to follow along
Location: Campbell Room119SRN: 20183700003Presenter(s): Paul Velit, Nora Cuellar, Bridgett Doles
AM Session Only
Making Data Work - One Leaf at a Time
In this session guidance counselors will gain some expertise in understanding the use of data for aligning school counseling programs to the American School Counselor Association. The presenter is the author of the book Making Data Work and a frequent presenter at national conferences.
Location: Washington-Lee Little TheaterSRN: 20182914401Presenter(s): Pam McClellan and Carol Kaffenbarger
AM Session Only
Montessori Assistants Training Current primary, elementary and middle school Montessori assistants only.
In this session APS Montessori assistants will receive training specific to the prepared environment and how to best student learning outcomes. The session will be led by a trainer from the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector and will be held at Drew Model school.
Location: Drew Model SchoolSRN: 2018110702Presenter(s): Montessori for the Public Sector
Online CPR Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license must provide evidence of completion of certification or training in Emergency first aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). APS has prepared a two-part course to meet this licensure requirement. Part I is available on Blackboard. Please note, this course will only provide training to meet the licensure requirement and will not lead to certification. You can pause and return as needed to complete the entire course.
Location: OnlineSRN: 20183300001Presenter(s):
Location: OnlineSRN: 20183300002Presenter(s):
Online Dyslexia Awareness Training Module
Effective July 1, 2017, every person seeking initial teaching licensure or renewal of a teaching license shall complete awareness training, provided by the Virginia Department of Education, on the indicators of dyslexia. This module is accessible from PCs and Mac computers. Viewing on an iPad or smartphone requires the download of the free “mobile player.” Users should complete the module in one session and have access to a printer. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/dyslexia-module/story.html
Location: OnlineSRN: 20183300003Presenter(s):
Location: OnlineSRN: 20183300004Presenter(s):
Online Teacher Evaluation Modules This online session is a requirement for all teachers that are new to APS. Choosing this session will allow you to fulfil the requirement for the new hire teacher evaluation training modules. Experienced teachers who need a refresher on the teacher evaluation system can also enroll in this course. Participants will complete 4 training modules: -SMART Goals -Observations/Key Elements of a Lesson Plan -Document Log/Mid-Year Conversation -Summative Rating/End of Year Paperwork Participants will complete all four modules during this half day session.
Location: OnlineSRN: 20182851905
Location: OnlineSRN: 20182851906
PR Liason Back-to-School Training This training will start with an overview of the Liaison program, and discuss how PR, Web and Volunteer liaisons can coordinate efforts within their schools to produce content for the website and PR for the school and its programs. After that, we will break into a PR-specific session, which will feature NBC Washington’s David Culver who will talk about what makes a good story and what he and his producers look for when selecting stories. The PR Session will include a review of new PR Liaison requirements as well as new evaluation procedures. There will be time at the end for individual questions, help, etc. Please note that this is one of the 4 required training sessions for the school-year stipend position.
Location: Ed Center Room 101 A/BSRN: 20184600002Presenter(s): Frank Bellavia, Sara Daniel, Dawn Smith
AM Session Only
Strengthening Collaborative Teams and Data Analysis in Pre-K
Pre-K Teachers & Assistants only. In this session the Pre-K team at Carlin Springs will be sharing strategies on how to strengthen your Pre-K Collaborative Learning Team (CLT). They will share ways to utilize math and literacy coaches and google docs to create a group lesson plan sharing format that includes our themes and the Foundation Block VPI standards. VPI teacher Susan Loney from Long Branch will share ways to track student literacy progress and effectively communicate it with families. AM session only Location: Carlin Springs Pre-K trailers
Location: Carling Springs Pre-K TrailersSRN: 201813228014Presenter(s): Ellen Vicens, Susan Loney, Dennis Clark, Julie Sosa, and Salvador Moran AM Session Only
Synergy SIS Navigation - Intermediate In this session participants will learn about the job queue, how to schedule and manage recurring jobs, how to create and use filters effectively, and much more. This session is for staff who use Synergy SIS on a regular basis and feel prepared to dive into the system a bit further. Pre-Requisite: Network Login and bring your laptop if you would like to follow along PM Session Only
Location: Campbell Room117SRN: 20183700002Presenter(s): Bridgett Doles and Rochelle Davis
Taking a LEAP for Healthy Kids
*Pre-K /K Teachers & Assistants only!
Proper nutrition and opportunities to play and be physically active are critical to ensuring children grow properly, learn to enjoy nutritious foods, and adopt healthy behaviors for maximum development and lifelong health. Join Virginia Cooperative Extension staff to learn how to engage children in practicing healthy behaviors from a young age using a curriculum called LEAP: Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Preschoolers. Teachers will have an opportunity to receive free resources (curriculum, books, and printed parent newsletters in English and Spanish). Intended Audience: Pre-K /K Teachers & Assistants only!
PM Session Only
Location: Hoffman BostonSRN: 20181322803Presenter(s): Van Do
TPRS Teaching Proficiency Through Storytelling with Blaine Ray
In this session participants will learn about a method for teaching foreign language called TPR Storytelling. TPRS lessons use a mixture of reading and storytelling to help students learn a foreign language in a classroom setting.
Location: Yorktown CafeteriaSRN: 20181610301Presenter(s): Blaine Ray
Units of Study for Reading, K-2
This session will provide an overview of the Reader's Workshop and the use of the Units of Study in Reading for students in grades kindergarten through second grade. Intended Audience:Lower Elementary K-2
The Volunteer and Partner Liaison training will start with a basic overview of the Liaison program and then discuss liaison responsibilities which will include the following:Recruiting and engaging volunteers, screening applicants, maintaining the APS database of your school’s volunteers and partners, communicating your school’s successes, and supporting future initiatives to ensure that all volunteers are recognized.
After that, we will break into a specific session that will feature a V&P liaison from last school year to discuss a number of best practices, tools and tips that worked for her throughout the year.
Please note that this is one of the 4 required training sessions for the school-year stipend position.
Location: Ed Center Room 101 A/BSRN: 20184600003Presenter(s): Dawn Smith
AM Session Only
Web Liaison Start-of-Year Training This training will start with an overview of the Liaison program, and discuss how Web, PR and Volunteer liaisons can coordinate efforts within their schools to produce content for the website and PR for the school and its programs. After that, we will break into a web-specific session, which will include a review of site required elements, monthly posting requirements, basic user management, and staff pages review. There will be time at the end for individual questions, help, troubleshooting, etc., as well as the opportunity to schedule Sara to come to your school to train staff, if desired. Please note that this is one of the 4 MANDATORY training sessions for the school-year stipend position.
Location: Ed Center Room 101 A/BSRN: 20184600001Presenter(s): Sara Daniel
AM Session Only
Youth Mental Health First Aid CANCELLEDIn this session participants will learn the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, and gain information on a variety of disorders. Discussion topics, exercises, and other activities are designed to keep participants engaged in the session and to provide an opportunity to practice helping skills. All participants will receive a valuable workbook/resource guide during the session. This session is recommended for all interested staff.
CANCELLEDLocation: Long Branch Room 208SRN: 20182914406Presenter(s): Non-APS Staff
