WPSD Summer Professional Development Catalog 2020

To Register:Independent Study Tech Tools: Click HereASCD Activate: Click HereAll Other Courses: Click Here

Please Note:

• Due to the special circumstances this summer, courses may be cancelled or changed to virtual presentation depending on restrictions. For updates check the District website (www.wpsdk12.org) or email Kelley Havin at khavin@wpsdk12.org.

• To qualify for salary increase or licensure renewal, the course must be related to your content area.

• Each building has several internal Summer PD/Curriculum Development work projects planned for this summer that may be counted for inservice or licensure renewal. For more information, check with your building leaders.

Questions?

Contact Linda Murray at

lmurray@wpsdk12.org

Do you just need some time to learn, review, update your instructional technology skills? Below are some instructional toolsWPSD teachers are using, that also work easily with Google Classroom. Look through some of these tools to see if they fit your summer training needs. To earn credit for Independent Study for Technology, you will need to first complete the Independent Study PD Proposal form, then we’ll help you get started.

Independent Study Tech Tools PD - Proposal Form

Independent Study – Technology ToolsInstructor: Kathy Rhodus Date: Summer 2020Audience: All StaffCredit: .5 – 2.0 Credits

Google SuiteDocs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Calendar

FlipGridA platform that allows teachers to facilitate and moderate secure video discussions with students. Teachers can pose questions called “topics” and students can post video responses right into the class “Grid”. Provides alternative way for students to demonstrate understanding of learning.

Screencastifya free, easy to use screencasting extension. Screencasting is recording your screen, voice, and if you choose, a video of you speaking all at the same time. They're great for giving directions, explaining things, or student products.

Google Classroom a streamlined, easy-to-use tool that helps teachers manage coursework. With Classroom, educators can create classes, distribute assignments, grade and send feedback, and see everything in one place.

EdPuzzlea video customization platform that will help transform video lessons into interactive experiences for students.

OtherIf you have other PD technology training needs, that you would like to do for Independent Study, please complete the Independent Study PD -Proposal Form above as well.

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal (WPSD allows 2 Independent Study Semester Credit Hours / year for classification change)

ASCD Activate gives you access to many PD opportunities through the use of book studies, individual projects of learning, webinars, and on-line courses. To confirm the rules and procedures for using ASCD Activate for reclassification/remuneration, click on the following link: Reclassification/Remuneration.

Independent Study - ASCD Activate Proprosal Form

ASCD Activate

Independent Study – ASCD ActivateInstructor: Del Garrick Date: Summer 2020Audience: All StaffCredit: .5 – 2.0 credit

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal Please note - WPSD allows 2 Independent Study Semester Credit Hours / year for classification change

We made it through the school year! Now is the time to reflect on the year and make changes for next year. Work on your own course curriculum through building/customizing proficiency scales, updating resources, building summer school modules, etc. You can choose to attend all three days or just a few hours.

High School Curriculum Work - MayHost: Karen Hamlow Date: May 26 - 28 (8:00 - 4:00) Audience: All Staff Location: TBDCredit: .5 per day

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Teachers - $120 per day or $60/per half-day or $15/hour stipend which includes licensure renewal hours

This course allows for time to work through the REAL Platform learning modules at your own pace to learn about the key philosophies and practices behind the Learning Platform. There are six modules focusing on learning philosophy, the student experience

Summit or REAL Platform OnboardingHost: Karen Hamlow Date: Prior to July 20, 2020Audience: Summit or REAL TeachersCredit: 15 - 30 Contact Hours

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal

Annual training for staff teaching in the Summit Learning or REAL Platforms. All training will be held virtually, but there may be opportunities for teams of teachers to meet together to collaborate within our district. Talk to your building administrator to sign up for this training.

Summit - REAL Virtual TrainingInstructor: Summit Learning Date: July 20 - 24 from 8:00 - 4:00Audience: Summit or REAL Teachers Location: TBDCredit: 2.5 Semester Hours

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal

The focus of these elementary work days is to discuss quarterly benchmarks, mapping documents, I Can statements, and continue the work on assessments.

Grade 5 - Wednesday, July 29 from 8:00 - 11:30

Grade 4 - Wednesday, July 29 from 12:30 - 4:00

Grade 3 - Thursday, July 30 from 8:00 - 11:30

Grade 2 - Thursday, July 30 from 12:30 - 4:00

Grade 1 - Friday, July 31 from 8:00 - 11:30

Kindergarten - Friday, July 31 from 12:30 - 4:00

Elementary Math Critical Concepts

Instructor: Linda Murray Date: July 29, 30, 31Audience: Elementary Teachers Location: Central OfficeCredit: 4 Contact Hours / session

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Content Teachers - $60/per half-day stipend which includes licensure renewal hours

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This class is designed to offer time to work on customizing the Summit Learning Platform curriculum to meet our Marzano Proficiency Scales. See how these two systems work in harmony and work to align Power Focus Area Assessments and projects so you are ready to go this fall. You can choose to attend one day or both.

Aligning Proficiency Scales & Summit Learning Platform - Secondary

Facilitators: Karen Hamlow, Nicole Geniesse, Erin Street Date: Fri., July 31 & Mon., Aug. 3 (8-4)Audience: Secondary Teachers Location: TBDCredit: .5 - 1.0 Semester

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Teachers - $120/day stipend which includes licensure renewal hours

Staff Wellness Opportunity

In the class, staff will be able to use the tools in the WPMS wood shop to make wooden signs or games out of wood such as corn hole boards, giant jenga, yard dice, etc. If participants want to make bean bags for corn hole or a carrying bag for yard dice, instruction could be moved to the Family and Consumer Science classroom at another time. Stephanie will contact participants prior to the class so the materials can be purchased prior to the Make It and Take It day.

Wood Shop - Make It and Take It

Instructor: Stephanie Rucker Date: Mon., Aug. 3rd from 8:00 - 4:00Audience: All Staff Location: WPMS Wood ShopCredit: No Credit - Just for Fun!

No District Inservice Credit - Just Fun!

Cancelled

The focus of these elementary work days is to discuss quarterly benchmarks, mapping documents, I Can statements, and continue the work on assessments.

Grade 5 - Monday, August 3 from 8:00 - 11:30

Grade 4 - Monday, August 3 from 12:30 - 4:00

Grade 3 - Tuesday, August 4 from 8:00 - 11:30

Grade 2 - Tuesday, August 4 from 12:30 - 4:00

Grade 1 - Wednesday, August 5 from 8:00 - 11:30

Kindergarten - Wednesday, August 5 from 12:30 - 4:00

Elementary ELA Critical Concepts

Instructor: Linda Murray Date: Mon-Wed, August 3, 4, 5Audience: Elementary Teachers Location: Central OfficeCredit: 4 Contact Hours / session

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Content Teachers - $60/per half-day stipend which includes licensure renewal hours

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This interactive class will challenge you to dive into your instructional practices; is your classroom designed for ACTIVE or PASSIVE learning? Using intentional design principles, research-based instructional strategies , collaboration with members of the class and technology tools (some new, some old), you will have the opportunity to design assignments and activities that allow students to showcase the “heavy-lift” learning you will facilitate in your classroom. Sprinkle in some innovative thinking and a marriage to social emotional learning strategies, makes this 2 day session a time to light your teaching fire for the coming year AND move your students into an opportunity for deeper, more authentic learning experiences.

Active Learning: The Brain, Instructional Strategies, Innovation and Social Emotional Learning

Instructor: Sara Lee Date: Tues. & Wed., Aug. 4-5 from 8:00 - 4:00Audience: All Staff Location: High SchoolCredit: 1.0

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal

Introduction to Restorative Practices and Using Circles Effectively is a hands-on 2-day course designed by IIRP (International Institute of Restorative Practices) to teach you the basics of Restorative Practices and circles. This course will give you effective tools when working with students to create community, have effective communication and resolve conflict in the classroom, hallways, and anywhere else you interact with students. We will study language, the RP continuum, the social discipline window, and spend a good amount of time practicing these skills including Circles for the classroom.

Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively

Instructor: Josh DeSchmidt Date: Thurs & Fri, August 6 & 7 (8:00-4:00)Audience: All Staff Location: TBDCredit: 1.0 Semester Hours

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal

Cancelled

Project Read is a phonology strand focusing on decoding, encoding and reading strategies using multisensory activities and direct instruction to present a systematic approach to phonics. The phonology strand includes phonemic awareness, sound/symbol recognition, decoding, spelling, syllabication, word formation, handwriting, sentence composition, affixes, Greek and Latin roots, and most importantly the application of these skills into authentic text. This training will focus on pedagogy and the foundational basics.

Project Read - Phonology

Instructor: Various District Staff Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 (8-4)Audience: Elementary Location: Gateway ElemCredit: .5

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Content Teachers - $120/day stipend which includes licensure renewal hours

Note: Date Change

This workshop focuses on foundational mathematical thinking, helping students gain a meaningful understanding of number sense going from unitary to composite strategies. These strategies will provide for a common mathematical language, daily routines in the classroom along with more intensive focused instruction for struggling students with the goal of improving logical mathematical thinking and flexibility with number sense, counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We will examine the screeners used to assist with diagnosis of mathematical deficiency in order to target appropriate instruction. This training will focus on pedagogy and the foundational basics with opportunities for staff to plan with grade level colleagues.

Foundations in Math

Instructor: Various District Staff Date: Monday, August 10 from 8 - 4Audience: Elementary Location: Gateway ElemCredit: .5

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Content Teachers - $120/day stipend which includes licensure renewal hours

Note: Date Change

Welcome back to school - now it is time to get ready for the year ahead! Spend time adjusting your curriculum, locating resources, building your Google Classrooms or REAL Platform projects. We will have workshops available to support your learning needs and to set you up to have your curriculum ready for students to return. You can choose to attend both days or just a few hours.

High School Curriculum Work - AugustHost: Karen Hamlow Date: Fri & Mon., Aug. 7 & 10 (8:00 - 4:00) Audience: All Staff Location: TBDCredit: 4 - 15 Contact Hours

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Teachers - $120/day or $60/half day or $15/hour stipend which includes licensure renewal hours

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This class will provide an overview of the characteristics of Level 1 autism (high functioning) and provide specific strategies to support those students in the general education classroom. Time at the end for a discussion regarding specific case studies.

This class is primarily designed for elementary students, but Robin could add a separate session for secondary staff, if requested.

Autism Supports in the General Ed Classroom

Instructor: Robin Nuss Date: August - exact date TBD.Audience: General Ed & Special Ed StaffCredit: .25

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal

This class will help you set up an online grade book which includes all Critical Concepts for each quarter. All subjects, Critical Concepts, and even grade levels (for combo classes) are all in one document easy to get to, add to, update, and average all in time for report cards.

.25 credit - attending the class

.5 credit - attending the class and sharing at least a partially completed gradebook

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal

Setting Up an Online Grading Sheet Using Google Sheets

Instructor: Katie Icenhower Date: Tues., August 11 (8:00 - 11:30)Audience: Teachers Using Proficiency Scales Location: TBDCredit: .25 - .5

High School MTSS Planning day for all MTSS members. Agenda items include survey training as well as training with motivational interviews, interest inventories and learning styles. The day will also include refining and improving our process at the high school.

High School MTSS PlanningHost: Sara Lee Date: Tues., Aug. 11 (8:00 - 4:00) Audience: HS MTSS Members Location: TBDCredit: .5 Semester Hour

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Teachers - $120/day stipend which includes a certificate for licensure renewal

Illuminate Data & Assessment is a standards-based assessment platform with robust reporting. Learn how to build and administer assessments tied to our Standard or Critical Concepts. You can choose from thousands of items in the itembank, or create your own customized assessments in a variety of formats (multiple choice, short answer, essay, performance tasks, etc.). There are several pre-built reports for analyzing data or you can create custom reports to identify trends and inform instruction.

Illuminate Data & Assessment - DnA

Instructor: Illuminate DnA Trainer Date: Wed., August 12 (8:00 - 4:00)Audience: All Teachers Location: TBDCredit: .5

District Inservice Credit: Classification and/or Licensure Renewal OR: For District Content Teachers - $120/day stipend which includes a certificate for licensure renewal

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To Register for:● Independent Study - Technology Tools Click Here● ASCD Activate - Click Here● For All Other Classes - Click Here

● All classes listed above qualify for WPSD Inservice credit which may be used toward licensure recertification (or renewal), salary increases (classification changes for certified), or remuneration (classified employees) unless otherwise specified as long as the class is related to your teaching area or assignment and you did not receive a stipend. If you did receive a stipend, you will receive a transcript listing hours that may be used for CDE licensure recertification, but not salary increases.

● Please make sure you sign-in for every class and provide mailing information if you are not a WPSD employee. This is how we track attendance and award credit.

● Credit is calculated at 15 Contact Hours equals 1 Semester Hour. For licensure renewal, CDE requires 90 Contact Hours or 6 Semester Hours or a combination of the two. You will receive 1 semester hour for a 2-day course, .5 semester hours for a 1-day course, etc. Courses less than .5 will be assigned as Contact Hours.

● Most classes are free to In-District staff, Ute Pass BOCES District Staff and CSCS Woodland Park Campus unless noted. Some classes may charge an additional fee.

● District Inservice credit will be awarded to staff by September 1 through WPSD Central Office and will include all summer courses taken by staff.

● Please note - some Ute Pass BOCES courses will be awarded through BOCES and not WPSD.● Watch for additions, changes, updates on the district staff development website: www.wpsdk12.org

Questions?

Contact Linda Murray at

lmurray@wpsdk12.org