Secondary Curriculum and Development Learning...

Secondary Curriculum and Development Learning Opportunities

2015

Spring Professional Development Course List

Secondary


Table of Contents*

Advanced Placement Page 1 – 2 Chairpersons/Coordinator Page 3 – 4 EdPlan Page 5 English/Language Arts/Reading Page 6 English as a Second Language/ ELL Page 7 – 8 Fine Arts Page 9 Gifted and Talented Page 10 – 12 Health and Physical Education Page 13 – 14 Literacy Page 15 – 16

Languages other than English (LOTE) Page 17

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Table of Contents*

Mathematics Page 18 PowerUp Page 19

SAT Prep Page 20

Science Page 21 Social Studies Page 22 – 23 Contacts Page 24 – 25

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Page 1 HISD Secondary Curriculum and Development Learning Opportunities

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Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

AP5020 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.

AP5021 MTG: AP Calculus PLC Participants will explore and elaborate concepts in calculus and develop instructional

strategies to prepare students for the AP Calculus Exam.

AP6364 AP Lit and Composition PLC Participants will receive information and curriculum documents pertaining to AP Literature and Composition. In addition, participants will receive professional development specific to content and strategies applicable to AP Literature and Composition course

AP6363 AP Biology PLC Participants will explore and elaborate concepts in biology and develop instructional strategies to prepare students for the AP Biology Exam.

AP5022 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.

AP5023 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.

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Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

AP6361 AP Macro PLC Participants will learn more about strategies and resources in the AP Macro Planning Guide.

AP6362 AP Gov & Politics PLC Participants will learn more about strategies and resources in the AP Government Instructional Planning Guide.





Chairpersons/Coordinators


e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

CU5648 MTG: Gr 9-12 ELA Chairpersons Participants will receive training and information on current issues within the English

Language Arts Department.

CU5649 MTG: Gr 9-12 ELA Chairpersons Participants will receive training and information on current issues within the English Language Arts

Department.

CU5652 MTG: Gr 6-8 ELA Chairpersons Participants will receive training and information on current issues within the English Language

Arts Department.

CU5653 MTG: Gr 6-8 ELA Chairpersons Participants will receive training and information on current issues within the English Language Arts Department.

CU5149 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.

CU5596 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.










CU1692 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.

CU5018 MTG: 6-12 Soc Std Chairpersons Participants will develop capacity for campus based leadership in secondary Social Studies curriculum, instruction, creative teaching strategies and assessment.





EdPlan

EdPlan e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

CU2411 EdPLan System Training Participants will gain familiarity of the EdPlan system. The course will consist of how to login and navigate

the system; learn to create test keys; create, administer, and scan assessments; and learn to run reports.

CU2471 EdPlan Reports Training Participants will learn about EdPlan reporting and how to use report filters to run reports on Benchmark and

Formative Assessments including a student score report, item distribution analysis, student tutoring report,

objective analysis, and more. Training will also cover the District Assessment drill down/dashboard that is

displayed when users login to the system.





English/Language Arts/Reading

ELA/R Courses e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

TT3030 ELAR Symposium Participants will choose two one-hour sessions covering a variety of topics in English Language Arts and

Reading Instruction including reading, writing, lesson planning, and STAAR/EOC. Teachers will leave with

strategies that can be implemented immediately in ELAR classes.

TT3031 ELAR Symposium-Feb Participants will choose two one-hour sessions covering a variety of topics in English Language Arts and

Reading Instruction including reading, writing, lesson planning, and STAAR/EOC. Teachers will leave with

strategies that can be implemented immediately in ELAR classes.





English as a Second Language/ ELL

ESL/ELL e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

ML0002 Overview: Gr 6-12 ESL Programs Participants will learn strategies to improve Secondary Campus ESL Programs in connection with the

Performance Based Monitoring and Analysis System (PBMAS). TEA uses PBMAS to evaluate the performance

of students served through federal programs, compliance with federal program guidelines, as well as, data

integrity. ML0010 TExES Review: ESL Exam #154 Participants will be trained to take the ESL Supplemental certification exam. Teachers who participate in the

course training should register on the SBEC webpage for the TExES ESL Supplemental examination Test #154.

ML0057 PK - 8 Mid-Year LPAC Participants will address state mandates for Mid-Year LPAC for the current school year.

ML0146 TELPAS New Verifier PK-12 Participants will complete the Online Assembling and Verifying Grades 2-12 Writing Collections course in

order to serve as a TELPAS verifier.

ML0147 TELPAS New Rater K-12 Participants will complete the Online Basic Training course for new raters.

ML0192 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.

ML0208 ESL Programs Gr 6-12 Participants will become familiar with the ESL programs that are provided by the Multilingual Department.

ML0255 Dual Language Just in Time C4 Participants will collaborate with other DL teachers in exploring the upcoming cycle’s units of study as

outlined in HISD’s DL Curriculum Framework. Participants will have an opportunity to develop lesson plans for

future implementation.





English as a Second Language/ ELL

ESL/ELL e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

ML0256 Dual Language Essentials & Bilingual Workstation

Participants will explore the differences of teaching for monoliteracy versus biliteracy. An introduction to

Dual Language essentials that foster metalinguistic awareness, facilitate language transfer and provide

linguistic support for content and language development will be presented and modeled. Attendees will have

an opportunity to experience hands-on activities through various workstations and rotations that may be

implemented in the classroom. HISD Dual Language Curriculum Documents will be reviewed. ML0257 Mid-Year LPAC Gr 9-12 Participants will learn the state mandates concerning the assessment of English Language Learners for the

current school year.

ML0263 MOY New LPAC Coordinators PK-8

Participants will receive state mandated Middle of Year LPAC procedures, ELL Student Assessment, TELPAS

Assessment, and required ELL Documentation.

ML0264 MOY New LPAC Coordinators 9-12

Participants will receive state mandated Middle of Year LPAC procedures, ELL Student Assessment, TELPAS

Assessment, and required ELL Documentation.

ML0265 Biliteracy & Language Transfer Participants will come away with classroom practices and strategies will be presented and modeled to

facilitate an effective implementation of language transfer such as Preview/View/Review and Cross-linguistic

Connections (The Bridge).

ML0266 Exploration of DL Resources Participants will have an opportunity to explore dual language core materials and their use in the classroom

to facilitate Cross-linguistic Connections and the implementation of the balanced approach to reading as

outlined in the current HISD’s Literacy by 3 Plan.





Fine Arts

Fine Arts e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

CU2413 Rodeo Art Representatives Participating selected Rodeo Art feeder pattern representatives will display HISD school art work at the

Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, hang the artwork for judging and take the artwork down after

judging is completed.





Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

EL0027 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.

EL0029 ONLINE: Differentiating 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.

EL0044 ONLINE: G/T Nature and Needs In this online course, participants will be introduced to the revised HISD G/T Curriculum Framework,

"Scholars and Knowledge and other Advance Academic policies pertaining to the implementation and

maintenance of G/T programs on HISD campuses.

EL0048 ONLINE: Monitoring Academic Rigor 6-12

In this online course participants will gain knowledge into, "Monitoring Academic Rigor and Advanced Level

Products in the G/T Classroom" provides tools for Principals, G/T Coordinators, and teacher leaders who

monitor implementation of the revised G/T Curriculum Framework “Scholars and Knowledge."

EL2002 ONLINE: G/T - Gr.6-12 (30 hrs) In this online course, participants will gain knowledge into the revised HISD G/T Curriculum Framework,

"Scholars and Knowledge" and the five TAGT areas: (Day One) Nature and Needs (6 hrs) (Day Two)

Identification and Assessment (6 hrs), (Days One-Four) Social and Emotional Needs (1.5 hrs), (Day Three)

Creativity (6 hrs), and (Day Four) Differentiated Instruction (6 hrs). Participants must attend all four days.

EL2035 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 I-3 of the

Instructional Practice Rubric. TAGT approved.





Gifted and Talented


EL2037 G/T DI: Adapt Depth/Pace/Delivery Mode

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 I-3

of the Instructional Practice Rubric. TAGT approved.

EL2039 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 I-3 of the Instructional Practice Rubric. TAGT approved.

EL4000 ONLINE: G/T Scholars Knowledge 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.

TT1425 G/T Nature and Needs Participants will receive an introduction and overview of the revised HISD G/T Curriculum Framework,

Scholars and Knowledge and other Advanced Academics policies regarding the implementation and

maintenance of G/T programs on HISD campuses. TAGT approved.

TT3013 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.

TT3017 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. .





Gifted and Talented


TT4123 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.

TT4190 Beyond Projects 6-12 G/T Participants will effectively plan and execute both projects and/or problem-based experiences for their

students as they work toward a culminating performance or exhibit. From theory to final product, how to

backward plan for a satisfying learning experience

TT4604 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.

TT6618 Dare to Differentiate 6-12 G/T Participants will learn how to differentiate the foundation areas (Reading, Math, Social Studies and Science)

using Compacting, Tiered Assignments, Learning Contracts and Extension Menus.

TT6619 Depth and Complexity 6-12 G/T Participants will learn what does Depth and Complexity look like in the Classroom? Participants learn to

teach concepts to new levels of depth and complexity using icons to represent the thinking strategies.

Participants learn how to get started and how to apply in the classroom.





Health and Physical Education



CU5629 PK-12 HPE Lead Teachers Participants will collaborate with HPE Department to conduct instructional meetings throughout the year

focusing on rigor, standards-based instruction, assessments, curriculum implementation, and revisions.

Participants will receive training topics that will include program planning, best practices, and

local/state/national initiatives, including HIV prevention.

CU5630 PK-12 HPE Lead Teachers Participants will collaborate with HPE Department to conduct instructional meetings throughout the year

focusing on rigor, standards-based instruction, assessments, curriculum implementation, and revisions.

Participants will receive training topics that will include program planning, best practices, and

local/state/national initiatives, including HIV prevention.

CU5632 HPE Grade 6-8 Chairpersons Participants will focus on program planning, best practices, local/state/national initiatives, and curriculum

revisions designed to enhance instructional programs.


revisions designed to enhance instructional programs.

CU5635 HPE Grade 9-12 Chairperson Participants will focus on program planning, best practices, local/state/national initiatives, and curriculum

revisions designed to enhance instructional programs. This meeting is recommended for all high school HPE

department chairpersons.






Health and Physical Education e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description


revisions designed to enhance instructional programs. This meeting is recommended for all high school HPE

department chairpersons.

CU5638 Gr 9-12 Health Champions Participants receive training on developing campus action plans for the Project Houston’s Challenge: Saving

Our Future to promote adolescent sexual health through school-based HIV/STED teen Pregnancy Prevention

Program. This interactive training will address each approach of the grant, for completing the action plans.

CU5639 Gr 9-12 Health Champions Participants receive training on developing campus action plans for the Project Houston’s Challenge: Saving

Our Future to promote adolescent sexual health through school-based HIV/STED teen Pregnancy Prevention

Program. This interactive training will address each approach of the grant, for completing the action plans.





Literacy

Literacy e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

CU5663 Gr. 6,7,9 New SRI Follow Up 3 Participants receive additional training which builds upon the four-day initial training. Teachers learn the

necessities of critical reading and writing as well as the means of assessing students' skills and planning

effective lessons to meet individual needs. This is part three of a follow-up series of courses for Secondary

Reading Initiative teachers.

CU5664 Gr. 6,7 New SRI Follow Up 4 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 the means of assessing students' skills ad planning

effective lessons to meet individual needs. This is part four of a follow-up series of courses for Secondary

Reading Initiative teachers.

CU5670 Gr 8 New SRI Follow Up C Participants will receive additional training which builds upon the initial training. Teachers learn the

necessities of critical reading and writing, means of assessing students' skills, and planning effective lessons to

meet individual needs. This is part three of the follow-up series of courses for grade 8 Secondary Reading

Initiative teachers.

CU5671 Gr 8 New SRI Follow Up Participants will receive additional training which builds upon the initial training. Teachers learn the

necessities of critical reading and writing, means of assessing students' skills, and planning effective lessons to

meet individual needs. This is part four of the follow-up series of courses for grade 8 Secondary Reading

Initiative teachers.

CU5673 Gr 6-8 Returning SRI 2 Participants will receive additional training which builds upon their previous SRI training. Teachers learn

additional instructional strategies to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and foundational skills. In addition,

teachers also increase knowledge of assessing students' skills and planning effective lessons to meet

individual needs. This is part two of two sessions.





Literacy

Literacy e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

CU5677 Gr 6-12 Language Differentiation Participants will analyze data from VPORT, discuss implementation based on the Five Keys of

Implementation, and share activities used in their classroom for differentiation. Teachers will review

LANGUAGE! techniques for differentiation and Strategies.

CU5678 Gr6-12 Language! Live FollowUp Participants will analyze data from Language Live! and review the different assessments within the Language

Live! program. Participants will share activities used in their classroom for differentiation.





Languages other than English (LOTE)

LOTE e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

CU5085 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.

CU5253 LOTE Chinese Lang 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.

CU5258 LOTE Teacher Curriculum Writing Participants will be updated in the different components of the LOTE Curriculum, as well as in the steps to

develop a rigorous curriculum.

CU5335 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.

CU5382 LOTE Spanish Lang 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.

CU5624 AP Spanish Language PLC Participants will work collaboratively as a professional learning community to explore AP Spanish language

and literature strategies that promote aligned, rigorous, and engaging advanced instruction based on high-

yield, research-based instructional strategies and district initiatives.





Mathematics

Mathematics e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

CU5571 MTG: Power Teacher Focus Group

Participants will learn how to provide support and review curriculum documents. Participants will provide

timely feedback and submit recommendations for curriculum documents. A teacher who attends this meeting

are not eligible to attend CU5565.

TT2248 Math Symposium-Jan Participants will choose two, one hour sessions that focus on HISD curriculum, literacy routines, planning and

technology in order to plan effective lessons to increase student achievement. Teachers will leave with

strategies that can be implemented immediately in all mathematics classes.

TT2249 Math Symposium-Feb Participants will choose two, one hour sessions that focus on HISD curriculum, literacy routines, planning and


strategies that can be implemented immediately in all mathematics classes.

TT2683 Curriculum Spotlight #4: Math 6-12

Participants will utilize the HISD curriculum, literacy routines, and technology to engage in creative activities

and concrete lessons to develop their students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. This session

includes time for teachers to plan for instruction with the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.

Teachers will leave with strategies that can be implemented immediately.

TT2684 Curriculum Spotlight #5: Math 6-12

Participants will utilize the HISD curriculum, literacy routines, and technology to engage in creative activities

and concrete lessons to develop their students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. This session

includes time for teachers to plan for instruction with the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists.

Teachers will leave with strategies that can be implemented immediately.

TT4045 Topics in Algebra I Participants will attend a five-session course led by Rice University math content experts that will emphasize

mathematical models and representations, variables and functions, and symbolic reasoning.





PowerUp

PowerUp e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

TT2664 PowerUp-SS Digital Tools Jan Participants will utilize HISD curriculum, the HUB and technology in order to plan effective lessons to increase

student achievement on Power Up campuses. This session includes time for teachers to plan for digital

lessons with the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists. Teachers will leave with strategies that can

be implemented immediately.

TT2665 PowerUp-SS Digital Tools Feb Participants will utilize HISD curriculum, the HUB and technology in order to plan effective lessons to increase

student achievement on Power Up campuses. This session includes time for teachers to plan for digital

lessons with the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists. Teachers will leave with strategies that can

be implemented immediately.

TT2688 PowerUp-Curr Spotlight #4:Math 6-12

Participants will utilize the HISD curriculum, literacy routines, and the HUB to engage in creative activities

and concrete lessons to develop their students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. Session includes

time for teachers to plan for instruction with the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists. Teachers

will leave with strategies that can be implemented immediately.

TT2689 PowerUp-Curr Spotlight #5:Math 6-12

Participants will utilize the HISD curriculum, literacy routines, and the HUB to engage in creative activities

and concrete lessons to develop their students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. Session includes

time for teachers to plan for instruction with the assistance of Teacher Development Specialists. Teachers

will leave with strategies that can be implemented immediately.





SAT Prep

SAT e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

CU5801 SAT Prep Course Participants will become familiar with curriculum and support resources associated with HISD's SAT Prep

Course. In addition, it will equip teachers with the skills necessary to prepare students for the SAT and college

success.





Science

Science e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

TT2654 Science Symposium - January Participants will choose two, one hour sessions that focus on HISD curriculum, literacy routines, planning,

data analysis and technology in order to plan effective lessons to increase student achievement. Teachers

will leave with strategies that can be implemented immediately in all science classes.

TT2655 Science Symposium - February Participants will choose two, one hour sessions that focus on HISD curriculum, literacy routines, planning,

data analysis and technology in order to plan effective lessons to increase student achievement. Teachers

will leave with strategies that can be implemented immediately in all science classes.

AC0028 Equity in STEM Participants will master strategies to improve equity and access in STEM. Participants will leave with a

resource to engage a diverse group of students in STEM; and a rubric for assessing or designing equitable

STEM problem-based-learning activities based on work values and the positive messaging about STEM

careers.





Social Studies

Social Studies e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

TT2228 Soc Stu Symposium-Jan Participants will choose two, one hour sessions that focus on HISD curriculum, literacy routines, planning and


strategies that can be implemented immediately in all social studies classes.

TT2252 Soc Stu:STAARing Thinking Skills Participants will engage in strategies specifically designed to guide students in purposeful reading, writing

and academic discourse with the support of TDS and Curriculum specialists. This session will focus on USH

29B, specifically identifying cause and effect. Teachers will leave with strategies that can be implemented

immediately as well as a copy of Mastering the TEKS in Grade 8 SS.

TT2253 Soc Stu:STAARing Thinking Skills Participants will engage in strategies specifically designed to guide students in purposeful reading, writing

and academic discourse with the support of TDS and Curriculum specialists. This session will focus on USH

29B, specifically identifying cause and effect. Teachers will leave with strategies that can be implemented

immediately as well as a copy of Mastering the TEKS in Grade 8 SS.

TT2254 Soc Stu: STAARing Content Review

Participants will engage in strategies specifically designed to guide students in purposeful reading, writing

and academic discourse with the support of TDS and Curriculum specialists. This session will focus on content

review utilizing Curriculum Planning Guides review lessons and resources. Teachers will leave with strategies

that can be implemented immediately.





Social Studies

Social Studies e-TRAIN Course Title Course Description

TT2255 Soc Stu: STAARing Content Review

Participants will engage in strategies specifically designed to guide students in purposeful reading, writing

and academic discourse with the support of TDS and Curriculum specialists. This session will focus on content

review utilizing Curriculum Planning Guide review lessons and resources. Teachers will leave with strategies

that can be implemented immediately.

TT2289 Soc Stu Symposium - Feb Participants will choose two, one hour sessions that focus on HISD curriculum, literacy routines, planning and


strategies that can be implemented immediately in all social studies classes.



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HISD Secondary Professional Learning Contacts

Secondary Curriculum and Development 713-556-6823 713-696-0600

NAME POSITION EMAIL ADDRESS

Annie Wolfe Secondary Curriculum and Development Officer [email protected]

Michael Dorsey Secondary Curriculum and Development Director [email protected]

Annetta Modest Secondary Teacher Development Senior Manager [email protected]

Marisa Hartling Secondary ELA Curriculum Manager [email protected]

Georgina Castilleja Secondary ELA TDS Team Lead [email protected]

Dr. Monica Kendall Secondary Mathematics Curriculum Manager [email protected]

Dr. Kanika Vessel Secondary Mathematics TDS Team Lead [email protected]

Dr. Hortense Campbell Secondary Science Curriculum Manager [email protected]

Karla Auzenne Secondary Science TDS Team Lead [email protected]

Angela Miller Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Manager [email protected]

Cindy Fairbanks Secondary Social Studies Team Lead [email protected]

Walter Smith, Jr. Fine Arts Curriculum Manager [email protected]

César Carillo Languages other than English (LOTE) Curriculum Manager [email protected]

Felicia Ceaser-White Health and Physical Education Curriculum Manager [email protected]

Career Readiness Career and Technical Education (CTE)

713-556-6981

Michael Webster Career Readiness Assistant Superintendent [email protected]

B. Renee Zuelke Career and Technical Education Director [email protected]

Amruta Kulkarni Career and Technical Education Manager [email protected]

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Innovative Curriculum and Instruction

713-556-6954

NAME POSITION EMAIL ADDRESS

Nancy Gregory Innovative Curriculum and Instruction Officer [email protected]

Erica Deakins Innovative Curriculum and Instruction Manager [email protected]

Mary Jane Gomez Advanced Academics Director [email protected]

Dr. Jennifer Montgomery Rtl Curriculum Manager [email protected]

Linked Learning

713-556-7173

Adam Stephens Linked Learning Assistant Superintendent [email protected]

Gwen Tompkins Linked Learning Director [email protected]

Multilingual Programs

713-556-6961

Dr. Altagracia ‘Gracie’ Guerrero Multilingual Programs Assistant Superintendent [email protected]

Jennifer Alexander Secondary Multilingual Program Manager [email protected]

Special Education Programs

713-556-7025

Sowmya Kumar Special Education Assistant Superintendent [email protected]

Dr. Joan Anderson Special Education Programs Sr. Manager [email protected]

Professional Development and Organization

713-696-0600

Denise Martinez PSD Design, Media, Online (GT Training) Sr. Manager [email protected]

Gail McGee New Teacher/Teacher Leadership Sr. Manager [email protected]

Melanie Evans-Smith Professional Development Operations Manager [email protected]














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