Summer Learning: Saving a Seat Just for YOU!

Grades K-6 Literacy Training**Attendance at these sessions is eligible for a stipend**

Workshop Title Date TimeExplorations in Non-Fiction Writing K-1Location: Central Office Training Room 7/24/2012 8:30-3:30

Summer break is just around the corner, but don’t let your rest get

the best of you! Continue your learning as you

prepare for another great year in 2012-2013!

Learn how to integrate and plan effective lessons using Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing

Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing Grade 2Location: Central Office Training Room 7/25/2012 8:30-3:30

Learn how to integrate and plan effective lessons using Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing

Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing Grade 3Location: Central Office Training Room 7/26/2012 8:30-3:30Learn how to integrate and plan effective lessons using Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing

Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing Grade 4Location: Central Office Training Room 8/1/2012 8:30-3:30Learn how to integrate and plan effective lessons using Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing

Elementary Math Problem-Solving Steps & Strategies TrainingAll sessions will be held at Central Office.

**Attendance at these sessions is eligible for a stipend**Workshop Title Date Time

Kinder –Grade 2 8/8/2012 8:30-3:30

Grades 3 and 4 8/9/2012 8:30-3:30

Technology OfferingsAll Technology Offerings will be held at Gregory-Portland Junior High with Kari Mires unless specified

otherwiseWorkshop Title Date Time

Atomic Learning 8/7/2012 10:30-11:30Atomic Learning provides a large, online library of short, easy-to-understand tutorials for using technology.  Learn how to use AL and spend some time exploring technology topics of your choice. LCD Projector & Document Camera 8/7/2012 1:00-4:00Brush up on your document camera and projector skills – learn how to make the most of your classroom technology tools.SharpSchool – Basic Level Webpage 8/8/2012 8:30-11:30Come explore and learn how to use SharpSchool, our new webpage platform. SharpSchool makes designing, creating, and updating websites as quick and easy as using a word processing tool.SharpSchool – Basic Level Webpage (repeat from am) 8/8/2012 1:00-4:00Come explore and learn how to use SharpSchool, our new webpage platform. SharpSchool makes designing, creating, and updating websites as quick and easy as using a word processing tool.SharpSchool – Question and Answer / Open Lab 8/9/2012 8:30-11:30Learn some advanced features of SharpSchool, our new webpage platform. Previous attendance at one of the

Basic SharpSchool trainings is required. The training will be customized to meet participant needs.Web 2.0 Resources 8/9/2012 1:00-4:00Come experience some fun educational web 2.0 tools such as Picnik, wordle.net, and many more!Edmodo – Terri Rush 8/13/2012 8:30-11:30Come learn how to use Edmodo, a safe and secure social media tool in your classroom. Learn how to set up your account, create assignments, manage your classes, and network in the Edmodo community.Edmodo – Terri Rush 8/13/2012 1:00-4:00Come learn how to use Edmodo, a safe and secure social media tool in your classroom. Learn how to set up your account, create assignments, manage your classes, and network in the Edmodo community.Discovery Education United Streaming 8/14/2012 8:30-11:30Come learn how to use the videos and still images that are available to all GPISD employees to stream or download for educational purposes.Discovery Science 8/14/2012 1:00-4:00Empower your science curriculum with up-to-date, standards-based virtual labs, simulations, reading passages, and more!SmartBoard Make and Take 8/15/2012 1:00-4:00Come learn about how to implement and use your SmartBoard…share what has been successful with others and learn about additional resources. Learn more about sharing and searching for lessons. Spend the afternoon working on developing lessons for use with your SmartBoard.

GPISD Additional OfferingsWorkshop Title Date Time

DMAC for TeachersLocation: GPISD Central Office / E. Lorenz 6/12/2012 8:30-11:30DMAC is a powerful tool for the classroom teacher…come learn how to login, navigate, search, and investigate student data. This system is used for disaggregating TAKS data, scoring benchmarks, and more.Eduphoria / TAG Question BanksLocation: GPISD Central Office / E. Lorenz 6/12/2012 1:00-4:00

Come learn how to develop classroom assessments with ease.

CPI Initial TrainingLocation: GPISD Central Office / Amy Mathews-Perez 6/13/2012 7:30-4:30CPI training specializes in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. For staff who need the full initial training for certification.CPI RefresherLocation: GPISD Central Office / Amy Mathews-Perez 6/14/2012 8:00-12:00CPI training specializes in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. For staff whose CPI certification is more than 6 months old.CPI Refresher (repeat of am)Location: GPISD Central Office / Amy Mathews-Perez 6/14/2012 1:00-5:00CPI training specializes in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. For staff whose CPI certification is more than 6 months old.CPI Initial TrainingLocation: GPISD Central Office / Amy Mathews-Perez 6/19/2012 7:30-4:30CPI training specializes in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. For staff who need the full initial training for certification.TPRI: What does it mean, and what do I do with the resultsLocation: GPISD Central Office / Suzy Hartman

6/20/2012 8:30-3:30TPRI assessment results provide a wealth of student and classroom information. Come learn how to disaggregate, interpret, and plan instruction utilizing your TPRI results.

Workshop Title Date TimeCPI RefresherLocation: GPISD Central Office / Amy Mathews-Perez 6/21/2012 8:00-12:00CPI training specializes in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. For staff whose CPI certification is more than 6 months old.CPI Refresher (repeat of am)Location: GPISD Central Office / Amy Mathews-Perez 6/21/2012 1:00-5:00CPI training specializes in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. For staff whose CPI certification is more than 6 months old.CSCOPE: Learning the New DeveloperLocation: GPISD Central Office / E. Lorenz 7/23/2012 8:30-11:30Explore the new platform for CSCOPE – how to navigate and customize to make it yours…CSCOPE: Learning the New Developer (repeat of am)Location: GPISD Central Office / E. Lorenz 7/23/2012 1:00-4:00Explore the new platform for CSCOPE – how to navigate and customize to make it yours…

DMAC for TeachersLocation: GPISD Central Office / E. Lorenz 7/30/2012 8:30-11:30DMAC is a powerful tool for the classroom teacher…come learn how to login, navigate, search, and investigate student data. This system is used for disaggregating TAKS data, scoring benchmarks, and more.Eduphoria / TAG Question BanksLocation: GPISD Central Office / E. Lorenz 7/30/2012 1:00-4:00

Come learn how to develop classroom assessments with ease.

Accommodations, Modifications, and Inclusion – Oh My!Location: GPISD Central Office / Amy Mathews-Perez 7/31/2012 8:30-3:30To accommodate or modify? That is the question! Conquer the confusion and learn how you can help students and your fellow teachers. Learn how to team better while providing exactly what students need.CSCOPE: Learning the New DeveloperLocation: GPISD Central Office / E. Lorenz 8/2/2012 8:30-11:30

Explore the new platform for CSCOPE – how to navigate and customize to make it yours…

CSCOPE 101Location: GPISD Central Office / E. Lorenz 8/2/2012 1:00-4:00I think I know what CSCOPE has to offer, but a little help would be great – learn all the components and how to make the most of them while planning.Special Ed 101: The ABCs or IEPs and ARDsLocation: GPISD Central Office / Amy Mathews-Perez 8/7/2012 8:30-3:30

A course in special education lingo, law, timelines, eligibility, and procedures for teachers or paraprofessionals.

Certification Training* GPISD provides stipends for attendance at these workshops - they are not eligible

for comp day substitutions*

Workshop Title Date TimeEnglish as a Second Language* 6/25-28/2012 8:30-4:00This workshop provides the opportunity for attendees to prepare for ESL certification testing.

Registration is handled by contacting Leslie Faught at Central Office. There is a $50/day stipend that is awarded after successfully completing the course. Gifted and Talented 30-hour Training* Online Only

This workshop provides the opportunity for staff to complete their required 30-hour gifted and talented training. The online session will begin June 1st, and each of the five component has two weeks for successful completion. Registration is handled by contacting Leslie Faught at Central Office. There is a $50/day stipend that is awarded after successfully completing the course.

RegistrationPlease use the registration form below to request a seat at any of the district trainings offered. Registrations may be sent in via email (copy and paste table into email), via district pony service, or via regular old snail mail.

Submit by mail to:Tracy MeltonG-PISD Central Office608 College StreetPortland, Texas 78374Or by email:tmelton@g-pisd.org

Registration

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Summer Contact Phone Number:

Workshop 1: Date:

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