Frontline Education

1. Elementary Writing Goes Digital! Collaborative, Time Saving, & Engaging

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 3/27/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:30

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One of the most important tasks of elementary level teachers is to introduce their young students to the written language. See how you can effectively transform writing into digital and collaborative tasks. We will explore how to design writing lessons that are easy and engaging. We will discuss peer editing and ways to give quick and useful feedback. We will address the different types of writing reflected in the NYS NextGen Standards and examples and how to fit more writing into a packed schedule.

2. Flipgrid for Engagement

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 3/27/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Webinar

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Flipgrid is a great tool for empowering student or collegiate voice. Explore this awesome tool.

3. Human Centered Design: Exploring and Formulating Solutions to Almost Any Challenge

Program: School Improvement

Audience: PreK- 12

Dates: 3/28/2019

Meeting Times: 4:00-6:00

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Education is about people. Design Thinking is a concrete protocol for defining solutions to any problem, whether it's a district strategic plan, a lesson plan, an anti-bullying initiative, a global issue or a menu for the cafeteria. Participants will go through a Design Thinking protocol and discuss how it can be utilized to design solutions to almost any problem.

4. NYSAA Training

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 3/28/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00am- 3:00pm

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5. Technology Toolkit for Supporting ELLs--AM session

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Classroom teachers, ENL teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Technology educators, administrators

Dates: 3/28/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00-12:00

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The world of technology for educators is always changing with new and exciting tools. This morning presentation will introduce K-12 educators to various websites, tools, and apps which can be used by ENL teachers to enhance instruction. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be exposed to methods of integrating technology to enhance communication and translation, accessibility, interactivity, and engagement. https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=12439&I=3020388

6. Technology Toolkit for Supporting ELLs--PM session

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Classroom teachers, ENL teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Technology educators, administrators

Dates: 3/28/2019

Meeting Times: 1:00-3:00pm

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The world of technology for educators is always changing with new and exciting tools. This afternoon presentation will allow K-12 participants of the AM “Learn” workshop to apply the various introduced technology tools. Please plan on bringing a laptop computer and an Apple or Android device to install apps and experiment with the technology. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to apply and integrate learned technology into their lessons and curriculum to enhance communication and translation, accessibility, interactivity, and engagement. https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=12439&I=3020419

7. Building Mathematical Vocabulary

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-8

Dates: 3/29/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

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This session of collaboration will provide an opportunity for educators to design mathematical lessons and platforms for mathematical vocabulary essentials.

8. Creative Social Studies Leadership Forum

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 3/29/2019

Meeting Times: 11:30am-3:00pm

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Come and share unique approaches to Social Studies. It is time to go beyond the every day modus operandi. Let's launch out into deep and explore innovative methods to capture our students attention. Bring your ideas and any creative research along with diverse forms of assessments.You are invited to share your resources as well as add to your Social Studies stockpile of goods."Creativity is intelligence having fun."

9. Apply TeachingBooks Across the Curriculum

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/2/2019

Meeting Times: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Location: Webinar

Build understanding and gain strategies to support your use of the tools and resources on TeachingBooks.net

10. SLS - Apply TeachingBooks Across the Curriculum

Program: School Library System

Audience: Sullivan County Educators

Dates: 4/2/2019

Meeting Times: Tuesday, Apr. 2 at 5:00-6:00pm

Location: Educators participate at their own location

Build understanding and gain strategies to support your use of the tools and resources on TeachingBooks.net

11. Integrating Google Management Tools

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/3/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Webinar

If you can work the systems between all of the GSuite Apps, you can make your work environment easier. Walk through how to manage your professional or personal life here.

12. Art & Music Educator Forum

Program: Arts In Education / Instructional Support Services

Dates: 4/4/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This program is designed for Art and Music teachers who will lead district discussions and facilitate meetings regarding implementation of Art and Music curriculum. Key instructional priorities and assessment practices will be discussed. Professional development resources will be shared. Part of each session will be devoted to the development of plans for sharing/turn keying critical information within districts.

13. Gale's Educator's Reference Complete

Program: School Library System

Audience: educators

Dates: 4/4/2019

Meeting Times: Thursday, March 4th at 3:00-4:00pm

Location: Use your computer or device to view.

This collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource for any educator�from the school teacher and administrator to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level. Educator's Reference Complete seeks to provide full text for titles in the Eric database and covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty�such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing. It also provides insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. In this webinar, we'll share best practices for putting this resource to work and how you can save time and money buy using it to subscribe to your professional development journals! A continuing education certificate will be provided upon completion.

14. Active Learning Spaces: Design & Instructional Strategies

Program: School Improvement

Audience: 3-12

Dates: 4/8/2019 to 5/8/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:00

Come and experience an active style classroom and the instructional strategies that work well in this environment. We will discuss classroom management techniques, student collaboration,and how to create more independent learners.

15. School Business Officials

Program: Business Office

Dates: 4/10/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30AM- 11:00AM

Monthly meeting with component school district Business Officials

16. SCITTA

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/10/2019

Meeting Times: 8:3am-11:30am

SCITTA

17. SLS - High School to College Transition Series: Research Proficiency

Program: School Library System

Audience: Sullivan County Secondary Classroom Teachers and School Librarians

Dates: 4/10/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:30 on April 10, 2019

Location: Mount Saint Mary College - Kaplan Family Library,

This workshop is part of our high school to college transition 4-part series. In this session, participants will learn what college professors expect incoming first-year students to know about research and citations. The cost is $90 for the 4-day series or $30 for an individual workshop. Lunch is included. Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. This series is co-sponsored with Southeastern NY Library Resources Council. In addition to MLP approval to complete your registration and payment sign up with Southeastern at https://senylrc.regfox.com/educator-lab-2019. PRESENTERS: Tiffany Davis, Mount Saint Mary College Sharon Fetters, Saint Thomas Aquinas College Ellie Horowitz, Dominican College Jen Park, Mount Saint Mary College ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: - Gain a better understanding of how to use library databases, catalogs, and lesser-known but vital research tools - Identify the important information contained within a research assignment - Utilize strategies for narrowing down broad topics - Gain familiarity with productivity tools for managing citations - Identify research tools that go beyond internet searches - Identify the variety of resources available in a college library - Apply what they learned at their school’s library TOPICS INCLUDE: - Developing a Research Question - Academic Library Resources - High School vs. College Assignments - Citation Tools

18. Sullivan County Data Leadership

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/10/2019

Meeting Times: 2:00-3:30pm

Monthly Articulation between District Data Coordinators and other data personnel to share information and best practices.

19. VR/AR In the Classroom

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/10/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-110:00pm

Location: Webinar

Explore the role of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for your students.

20. April CSE Chair Meeting

Program: Special Ed

Dates: 4/11/2019

Meeting Times: 04/11/2019 1-3 pm

District-Wide CSE Chair Meeting

21. NYSSLS: Earth and Space Science Curriculum and Concepts, Grades PK-5

Program: School Improvement

Audience: PK-5

Dates: 4/11/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

This session is designed to familiarize elementary teachers with the earth and space science content associated with their particular level. DCIs will be examined and teachers will develop an understanding of how knowledge progresses through the grade levels. Teachers will review their current lesson and unit plans and identify changes that will need to take place in order to provide the delivery of 3 -dimensional NYSSLS instruction. Content area resources will be evaluated and shared.

22. Testing Accomodations (RSE-TASC)

Program: Arts In Education / Instructional Support Services

Dates: 4/11/2019

Meeting Times: 12:30pm-3:30pm

Learn the purpose of Testing Accommodation Explore tools to determine appropriate testing accommodations Learn how to document Testing Accommodations on the IEP Learn and practice the procedures for test reading and scribing

23. SLS - Reading Magic: Unlocking Possibilities with TeachingBooks

Program: School Library System

Audience: Sullivan County Educators

Dates: 4/16/2019

Meeting Times: Tuesday, Apr. 16 at 3:00-4:00pm

Location: Educators participate at their own location

Dig deeper and extend your understanding as we explore featured topics and resources in TeachingBooks.net.

24. BOOKTALKS

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 6-9

Dates: 4/22/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

A book talk is a short presentation about a book with the goal of convincing other people to read it. It’s not a formal book report or review. And, it’s more persuasive than expository�think sales and marketing. In a book talk, the goal is to engage the listeners and present a fun, exciting, and even suspenseful commercial for your book. A book talk could highlight the plot, like this example featuring the book Smile by Raina Telgemeir. It could focus on a character, like this talk on the book Matilda by Roald Dahl. Or, it could recreate a book’s mood to ignite readers’ curiosity. This workshop will prepare to the basics of the book talk - student interest inventories, determining reading levels, book selection and presentation. You can then teach your students how to do book talks by modeling the practice. Hand the reins to students by assigning them book talks in partners or as presentations!

25. Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/23/2019 to 4/24/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am-10:30am

Elementary Principals Meeting

26. Science Leadership Forum

Program: School Improvement

Audience: PK-12

Dates: 4/23/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

Come and share unique approaches to Social Studies. It is time to go beyond the every day modus operandi. Let's launch out into deep and explore innovative methods to capture our students attention. Bring your ideas and any creative research along with diverse forms of assessments.You are invited to share your resources as well as add to your Social Studies stockpile of goods."Creativity is intelligence having fun."

27. App Smackdown: Sharing your Favorites

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/24/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Webinar

What are your favorite Smartphone, Tablet, and Internet Apps? Brainstorm!

28. YouTube and You!

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/24/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 11:30

"Do you have a YouTube Channel? How about playlists for your students? In this workshop will examine how to upload your own videos to Youtube. We will also cover different ways to use Youtube in your classroom. Topics include creating your own channels, playlists and much much more."

29. NYSSLS and 'New' Assessments???

Program: School Improvement

Audience: PK-12

Dates: 4/25/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

NYSED has recently released a draft of the NYSSLS assessment timeline. All grade levels need to explore how 3D performance expectations will be assessed at the local and state level. This workshop will provide resources that will show how 3D instruction could be assessed. Teachers will begin development of assessments that address the NYSSLS.

30. Secondary Principals Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/25/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:00am

Secondary Principals Meeting

31. Social Studies Alive!!!!

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12

Dates: 4/25/2019

Meeting Times: 4:00-6:00

Come and choose a personality from the past. Make S.S. come alive in your classroom utilizing your creativity and skills to develop more inquiry and in-depth learning for your students. Experience live primary sources. You can not loose with approach to S.S..Your students will be drawn to the experience. Who would you like to reenact?

32. Creation Tools for the Classroom

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/26/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00

Tired of students creating presentations? Looking for fresh ideas on how your students can present their learning? In this workshop you will learn how student can present their learning with tools other then PowerPoint or Google Sildes. We will utilize green screens, video capabilities, editing, and simple animated stories.

33. FACS Assessment Project

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/26/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00pm-3:00pm

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The FACS assessment question bank will be reviewed and discussed. Teachers will have the opportunity to develop and modify questions based on need and grade level.

34. Sullivan County Transition Council

Program: Special Ed

Dates: 4/26/2019

Meeting Times: 1:00-3:00 pm

Location: CTE Dining Room

The Sullivan County Transition Council is dedicated to improving post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities and the transition planning process for families. They locate, develop and share information on available services, best practices, and effective tools; provide opportunities for professional networking; discuss transition issues of concern and identify accessible resources. They also facilitate partnerships with community members to foster and sustain collaborative efforts that support student success and independence.

35. DASA

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/27/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 3:00pm

New

TRAINING IN HARASSMENT, BULLYING, CYBER BULLING, AND DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOLS: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION Open discussion, reflection, activities, case studies, handouts, resources, and more. Topics to be covered: Diversity, Multi-Cultural Schools, Effects of Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Discrimination on Student School Climate, Code of Conduct,Prevention/Intervention, Early Warning Signs, Dignity for All Students Act, Definitions, and Reporting Requirements REQUIRED DASA TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONALS. CERTIFICATE AWARDED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TRAINING DAY.

36. Sullivan County Math Support Group

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Pre K -12th Grade Teachers

Dates: 4/29/2019

Meeting Times: 4:00pm-6:00pm

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Ongoing monthly support group for math teachers and instructional coaches to share and learn in horizontal and vertical groups from pre-kindergarten to 12 grade. These groups would meet once a month on a Monday night from 4pm to 6pm. The math department from Suny Sullivan College is partnering with Sullivan BOCES to promote college and career readiness. We will focus on Next Gen alignment, curriculum mapping, modeling and pedagogical approaches.

37. Pre-K Academy, Day 4: Relationships and CLASS

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Pre-K teachers and administrators

Dates: 4/30/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30-3:00

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DO NOT REGISTER IF YOU ATTENDED DAY 1 This series of 5, full day workshops examines the components of an effective Pre-K program. Topics include: the Domains of Early Learning, creating a learning environment, incorporating the NextGeneration Standards, building a strong curriculum, and fostering positive interactions. Included will be training using the Early Childhood Enviroment Rating Scale (ECERS) and the CLASS observation method. Day 4: The focus is Relationships and CLASS COST: $500.00 PER DISTRICT; $100 per session if district was not represented at Day 1

38. Video Production Tools

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/1/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Webinar

Edit and manipulate multimedia for video projects.

39. Active Learning Spaces: Design & Instructional Strategies

Program: School Improvement

Audience: 3-12

Dates: 5/8/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:00

Come and experience an active style classroom and the instructional strategies that work well in this environment. We will discuss classroom management techniques for this space as how to create more independent learners.

40. Elevate Internet Use to Create vs Consume

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/8/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Webinar

The internet has grown so fast from the static websites that once existes. Explore how to move our students up Bloom's Taxonomy of learning into the creation and synthesis stages with the new internet tools we have.

41. Flipped Learning Academy

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12

Dates: 5/8/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:30

This hands-on workshop will get you started in flipping your classroom. Learn how to present video learning in your classroom that is engaging for your students and a powerful classroom experience. As the lectures are done for “homework,” in class you are now free to circulate helping students individually or in small groups. What else do I do with my students during class? We will spend time exploring project-based and blended learning components that will bring students’ understanding of the content to a whole new level. The goal of this workshop is to flip at least one lesson upon completion. After completion of this workshop, participants are encouraged to join the Flipped Learning Support Group for continued learning and support.

42. School Business Officials

Program: Business Office

Dates: 5/8/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30AM- 11:00AM

Monthly meeting with component school district Business Officials

43. SLS - High School to College Transition Series: Information Literacy

Program: School Library System

Audience: Sullivan County Secondary Classroom Teachers and School Librarians

Dates: 5/8/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:30 on May 8, 2019

Location: Southeastern NY Library Resources Council, 21 S. E

This workshop is part of our high school to college transition 4-part series. From spotting fake news to crafting better web searches and understanding copyright, the goal of this day is to help you create assignments that foster critical thinking and meet learning standards. The cost is $90 for the 4-day series or $30 for an individual workshop. Lunch is included. Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. This series is co-sponsored with Southeastern NY Library Resources Council. In addition to MLP approval to complete your registration and payment sign up with Southeastern at https://senylrc.regfox.com/educator-lab-2019. PRESENTERS: Carolyn Bennett Glauda, Southeastern NY Library Resources Council Ellie Horowitz, Dominican College Gina Shelton, Dominican College ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: - Make a connection between a high school research assignment and a college assignment - Develop an understanding of how to find factual information online - Explain why citation matters and how to teach students about plagiarism - Develop an understanding of how to ethically use and share materials in classroom work - Create an annotated bibliography TOPICS INCLUDE: - Best Practices for Copyright - Wikipedia as Research Tool - ACRL and ESIFC Frameworks - Google and Wikipedia - Website Evaluation - Plagiarism and Citing Sources

44. Is the Unit/Lesson REALLY Aligned to the NYSSLS??

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/9/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

Many vendors and websites claim that their materials are aligned to the NGSS/NYSSLS. This workshop will provide participants with ways to evaluate lessons and units. Sample lessons will be presented and examined to see if they truly meet the intent of 3D instruction and their associated performance expectations.

45. SLS - 4th Quarterly SLS Council Mtg./Workshop

Program: School Library System

Audience: Sullivan County school librarians

Dates: 5/10/2019

Meeting Times: Friday, May 10th 8:30 - 3:00

At our Council Meeting, we will be reviewing and updating our Plan of Service for approval from the State Library. The workshop will be taking a look at the latest in informational databases for schools.

46. DASA

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teacher aides, teacher candidates, teaching assistants, teachers, administrators, district leaders

Dates: 5/14/2019 to 5/15/2019

Meeting Times: 4:00pm-7:00pm (5/14 AND 5/15)

TRAINING IN HARASSMENT, BULLYING, CYBER BULLING, AND DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOLS: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION Open discussion, reflection, activities, case studies, handouts, resources, and more. Topics to be covered: Diversity, Multi-Cultural Schools, Effects of Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Discrimination on Student School Climate, Code of Conduct,Prevention/Intervention, Early Warning Signs, Dignity for All Students Act, Definitions, and Reporting Requirements REQUIRED DASA TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONALS. CERTIFICATE AWARDED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TRAINING DAY. This is a 3-part training. Participant must attend BOTH sessions to be certified.

47. What do the NYSSLS Look Like in Middle School Physical Science?

Program: School Improvement

Audience: MS Physical Science

Dates: 5/14/2019 to 5/15/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30-3:30

This professional development is for middle school science teachers that are ready to jump into the NYSSLS. Workshop days will focus on the new science standards specific to middle school science and an existing curriculum unit will be explored. This professional development will exemplify the instructional shifts necessary to implement three dimensional learning. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the content, pedagogy, and characteristics of student learning opportunities specific to the NYSSLS. Additionally, participants will begin to become familiar with an exemplary unit and its lessons that could be implemented into their curriculum.

48. Google in the Social Studies Classroom

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/15/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Webinar

Google Maps, Google Earth, and so much more. Explore Google for Social Studies in this course!

49. SCITTA

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/15/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am-11:30am

SCITTA

50. SLS - High School to College Transition Series:Online Privacy and Security + Review

Program: School Library System

Audience: Sullivan County Secondary Classroom Teachers and School Librarians

Dates: 5/15/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:30 on May 15, 2019

Location: Southeastern NY Library Resources Council, 21 S. E

This workshop is part of our high school to college transition 4-part series. Keeping yourself safe online and securing your private data is a matter of practice. Learn how information travels on the internet and how to instill the value of privacy in your students. There will be time to review concepts from the previous days. The cost is $90 for the 4-day series or $30 for an individual workshop. Lunch is included. Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. This series is co-sponsored with Southeastern NY Library Resources Council. In addition to MLP approval to complete your registration and payment sign up with Southeastern at https://senylrc.regfox.com/educator-lab-2019. PRESENTERS: Denise Garofalo, Mount Saint Mary College Carolyn Bennett Glauda, Southeastern NY Library Resources Council ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: - Develop an understanding of how information on the internet is made available to the end user - Confidently create strong passwords, logins, and protocols for personal internet security - Talk with students about sharing personal data with care - Understand basic cyber security concepts - Appreciate the need for authentication online TOPICS INCLUDE: - How Information Travels on the Internet - Advanced Google - How to Avoid Online Scams - Teaching the Value of Privacy

51. Sullivan County Data Leaders

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/15/2019

Meeting Times: 2:00-3:30pm

Monthly Articulation between District Data Coordinators and other data personnel to share information and best practices.

52. Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/16/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am-10:30am

Elementary Principals Meeting

53. Curriculum Mapping : Looking Backward, Looking Forward

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 6-12

Dates: 5/20/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30

Curriculum Mapping is a procedure for collecting and maintaining a database of the operational curriculum in a school and/or district. It provides the basis for authentic examination of said database (Heidi Hayes Jacobs, 1997). When curriculum mapping becomes a focused, systemic effort, it connects all aspects of the system. This process supports the collaborative inquiry process by encouraging professional conversations in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Outcomes of this workshop are introductions to Creating a curriculum to support 21st century teaching and learning Aligning all instructional Curriculum Mapping components including Essential Questions, Big Ideas, Content, Skills, Assessments, Activities, and Resources Aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction to the Common Core Standards

54. Getting Started with Google Classroom

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 5/21/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:00

55. Mobile Apps for management and creation

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/22/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Webinar

iPhone user? Android? Explore and brainstorm apps to elevate mobile phone or tablet users for creation in school.

56. Pre K Academy

Program: Arts In Education / Instructional Support Services

Dates: 5/22/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30-3:00

This series of 5, full day workshops examines the components of an effective Pre-K program. Topics include: the Domains of Early Learning, creating a learning environment, incorporating the NextGeneration Standards, building a strong curriculum, and fostering positive interactions. Included will be training using the Early Childhood Enviroment Rating Scale (ECERS) and the CLASS observation method. COST: The cost is $100 for each or $500 for the entire workshop. If you are registered for the 5 part series do not need to register for each individual session.

57. Secondary Principals Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/23/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:00am

Secondary Principals Meeting

58. Classrooms as Culturally Responsive Learning Communities

Program: School Improvement

Audience: District/Building Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 5/24/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00am-3:00pm

Participants will examine strategies and inclusive practices that tap into culturally diverse students’ modes of learning and make curricular content accessible to them. The teaching activities included seek to develop all students’ academic self-efficacy as they become active and engaged members of classroom communities that foster cultural openness and promote sociocultural integration. https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=12439&I=3021620

59. Sullivan County Transition Council

Program: Special Ed

Dates: 5/24/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00-11:00 am

Location: CTE Dining Room

The Sullivan County Transition Council is dedicated to improving post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities and the transition planning process for families. They locate, develop and share information on available services, best practices, and effective tools; provide opportunities for professional networking; discuss transition issues of concern and identify accessible resources. They also facilitate partnerships with community members to foster and sustain collaborative efforts that support student success and independence.

60. Choose Your Own Adventure Activities

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/29/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Webinar

Use links in Google Slides, Docs, and Google Forms in order to tell your story and work with students to get the right information for them!

61. Creatlive Social Studies Leadership Forum

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12

Dates: 5/29/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00

Come and share unique approaches to Social Studies. It is time to go beyond the every day modus operandi. Let's launch out into deep and explore innovative methods to capture our students attention. Bring your ideas and any creative research along with diverse forms of assessments.You are invited to share your resources as well as add to your Social Studies stockpile of goods."Creativity is intelligence having fun."

62. edTPA: Preparation and Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary Level

Dates: 5/30/2019

Meeting Times: 4:00-6:00

is intended to be used as a summative assessment given at the end of a educator preparation program for teacher licensure or certification and to support state and national program accreditation. This workshop will provide basic information on the elements of the portfolio, diretions regarding registration and access to edTPA materials, and insights into how to successfully approach the various tasks contained in the

63. Social Studies Leadership Forum

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/30/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 11:30am

Come and share unique approaches to Social Studies. It is time to go beyond the every day modus operandi. Let's launch out into deep and explore innovative methods to capture our students attention. Bring your ideas and any creative research along with diverse forms of assessments.You are invited to share your resources as well as add to your Social Studies stockpile of goods."Creativity is intelligence having fun."

64. Teaching Reading to ELLs: What's Different

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Classroom Teachers & Administrators of ELLs and General Ed, Reading and Speech Teachers

Dates: 5/30/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00am-3:00pm

Instruction in the 5 pillars of reading is necessary�but not sufficient�for teaching English language learners to read and write proficiently in English. In this workshop, participants will examine: ...what is different about teaching the key components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) to ELLs ...how to create opportunities to develop oral language, ...strategies for before, during and after reading supports. ...cross-linguistic relationships in second-language learners and the sociocultural contexts for literacy development.

65. Teaching Reading to ELLs: What's Different

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Classroom Teachers & Administrators of ELLs and General Ed, Reading and Speech Teachers

Dates: 5/31/2019

Meeting Times: 9:00am-3:00pm

Instruction in the 5 pillars of reading is necessary�but not sufficient�for teaching English language learners to read and write proficiently in English. In this workshop, participants will examine: ...what is different about teaching the key components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) to ELLs ...how to create opportunities to develop oral language, ...strategies for before, during and after reading supports. ...cross-linguistic relationships in second-language learners and the sociocultural contexts for literacy development.

66. Science Leadership Forum

Program: School Improvement

Audience: PK-12

Dates: 6/4/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

Come and share unique approaches to Social Studies. It is time to go beyond the every day modus operandi. Let's launch out into deep and explore innovative methods to capture our students attention. Bring your ideas and any creative research along with diverse forms of assessments.You are invited to share your resources as well as add to your Social Studies stockpile of goods."Creativity is intelligence having fun."

67. FACS Leadership Forum

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 6/7/2019

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

This forum is designed for teachers of FACS to convene and discuss emerging and current issues around FACS instruction and assessment. Participants will engage in a round table discussion around various topics such as assessments, current research and instructional strategies. All teachers should come prepared with questions, announcements and items to share that support student success. Plans to turn-key information in districts will also be covered.

68. Next Gen:Adjusting and Aligning Math Curriculum

Program: School Improvement

Audience: 2-5

Dates: 6/11/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30-3:30

"This session will give educators the time to use data in vertical teams to modify curriculum to essential alignment to Next Gen standards in math."

69. School Business Officials

Program: Business Office

Dates: 6/12/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30AM- 11:00AM

Monthly meeting with component school district Business Officials

70. SCITTA

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 6/12/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am-11:30am

SCITTA

71. Next Gen:Adjusting and Aligning Math Curriculum

Program: School Improvement

Audience: 6-8

Dates: 6/14/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30-3:30

"This session will give educators the time to use data in vertical teams to modify curriculum to essential alignment to Next Gen standards in math."

72. Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 6/18/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am-10:30am

Elementary Principals Meeting

73. Sullivan County Data Leaders

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 6/19/2019

Meeting Times: 2:00-3:30pm

Monthly Articulation between District Data Coordinators and other data personnel to share information and best practices.

74. Sullivan County Transition Council

Program: Special Ed

Dates: 6/21/2019

Meeting Times: 1:00-3:00 pm

Location: CTE Dining Room

The Sullivan County Transition Council is dedicated to improving post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities and the transition planning process for families. They locate, develop and share information on available services, best practices, and effective tools; provide opportunities for professional networking; discuss transition issues of concern and identify accessible resources. They also facilitate partnerships with community members to foster and sustain collaborative efforts that support student success and independence.

75. Orton-Gillingham Training--Intermediate Level

Program: School Improvement

Audience: teachers of grades 3-5; grades 3-12 special education teachers; and ENL teachers

Dates: 7/29/2019 to 8/2/2019

Meeting Times: 8:00am-3:30pm

This intermediate training provides participants with an understanding of the Orton-Gillingham methodology specifically designed for upper elementary or older students who require foundations reading skills and continue to struggle in literacy development. Participants will learn how to teach advanced spelling rules, encoding/decoding with seven syllable types, morphology, and vocabulary. This course offers more of an in-depth study on orthography and morphology for struggling students, but will include some phonics as well. This approach can be incorporated into an already existing literacy program. Participants should have already attended the Comprehensive level training. Participants will learn: higher level spelling rules; syllabication patterns for encoding and decoding; assessment; morphology; vocabulary; and guidelines for weekly lesson plans. Training is co-sponsored by the Sullivan County Teacher Center.

76. Fundations (Wilson) Level K Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Kindergarten teachers

Dates: 9/24/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am-3:00pm

The Fundations® Level K Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level K curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to: Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction. Identify the skills taught in Fundations® Level K: phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; ways to form the key linkages-letter name, formation and sound; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; manuscript handwriting, spelling, and punctuation. Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback. Prepare a daily Level K learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures. Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, and encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes.

77. Fundations (Wilson) Level Grade 1 Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grade 1 teachers

Dates: 9/25/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am-3:00pm

The Fundations® Level 1 Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level 1 curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to: Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction. Identify the skills taught in Fundations® Level 1: phonemic awareness; the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; ways to form the key linkages-letter name, formation and sound; phonics and word study; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; manuscript handwriting, spelling, and punctuation. Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback. Prepare a daily Level 1 learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures. Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, and encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes. Cost dependent upon enrollment

78. Fundations (Wilson) Level Grade 2 Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grade 2 teachers

Dates: 9/26/2019

Meeting Times: 8:30am-3:00pm

The Fundations® Level 2 Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level 2 curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to: Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction. Identify the skills taught in Fundations Level 2: phonemic awareness; the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics and word study; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; spelling and punctuation. Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback. Prepare a daily Level 2 learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures. Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, and encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes. Cost dependent upon enrollment

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