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Topic:                                       Brain Pop

Presenter:                              James Yanuzzelli

Audience:                               Science and Social Studies- Middle School Teachers

Session Length:                    Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:      20 participants

Location:                                 Glenn School Room 15

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 FROM 8:15 to 10:15 a.m.

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Course Description:

 

This workshop will introduce middle school Science and Social Studies teachers on the various elements of Brain Pop.  These elements included Concept Mapping, Making-a-Map Activity, Sortify, using the Virtual Lab, and how to implement basic elements of the program. This hands-on professional development will allow for teachers to walk away with pertinent information for immediate implementation within their classroom. 

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Topic:                                       Discovery Education

Presenter:                              James Yanuzzelli

Audience:                              Middle School Teachers

Session Length:                   Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:     20 participants

Location:                                Glenn School Room 15

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 FROM 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.

 

Course Description:

 

This workshop will introduce all middle school teachers on the various elements of Discovery Education.  These elements included searching for Discovery Education Videos, as well as, developing and organizing materials for use in the classroom. This hands-on professional development will allow for teachers to walk away with pertinent information for immediate implementation within their classroom. 

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Topic:                                       Data Storytelling with EasyCBM

Presenter:                              Maryann Villegas

Audience:                               K-5 certificated staff/administrators

Session Length:                   Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum:                              25 participants

Location:                                Glenn School Room 15

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.

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Course Description:

 

Come get acquainted with EasyCBM and learn how this diagnostic tool can tell you the “stories” of your students. This course is designed for elementary staff seeking to enhance their use of EasyCBM data to inform their instruction and academic interventions. Whether evaluating the whole class or individual students, this workshop will provide in depth information on how to explore ELA and Math benchmarks and progress monitoring results. Further, participants will learn how this tool enables planning interventions through comprehensive reporting.

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Topic:                                 Fostering Enthusiasm in the Classroom: Implementing Class Dojo and Morning Greeting

Presenter:                              Marisa Venaglia

Audience:                               K-5 certificated staff

Session Length:                   Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:     20 participants

Location:                                Glenn School Room 15

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m.

 

Course Description:

 

This workshop will demonstrate the way in which teachers can utilize Classroom Dojo and the transformative effect of Morning Greeting to engage their students. Participants will learn how to cultivate a positive and motivating atmosphere of learning that children will enjoy being a part of. Workshop benefits will include an understanding of the Classroom Dojo behavior monitoring system and the opportunity to discover creative ways to enhance minds throughout the Morning Greeting process.

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Topic:                               Math in Focus / The Philosophy Behind Singapore Math

Presenter:                            Cheryl Berkuta

Audience:                             K-5 certificated staff

Session Length:                 Half day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:   25 participants

Location:                              Glenn School Room 15

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.

 

Course Description: 

 

Participants will be presented with an overview of the philosophy of Singapore Math.  Participants will review the four non-negotiables of the Math in Focus program and discuss how they are evident within the program. 

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Topic:                                      Bar Modeling/Using Bar Models to Solve World Problems

Presenter:                             Cheryl Berkuta          

Audience:                              K-5 certificated staff (using Math in Focus)

Session Length:                  Half day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:    20 participants

Location:                               Glenn School Room 15

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m.

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Course Description: 

 

Participants will explore how the use of bar modeling develops throughout the Math in Focus program.  Participants will discuss its use in the classroom and practice solving various types of problems using bar models. 

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Topic:                                      Office 365- Overview of applications

Presenter:                              Fallon Quiles

Audience:                              Secondary Teachers- Middle School or High School

Session Length:                   Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:     20 participants

Location:                                Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center Room 118A

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 FROM 7:45 to 9:45 a.m.

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Course Description:   

 

This workshop will introduce middle school and high school teachers to the numerous applications within Office 365.  These applications will include One Drive, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, and Class Notebook.  By the end of the presentation, teachers will be able to set up a class group within One Drive, be able to navigate through One Drive, and send and receive e-mails through One Drive feature.  By the end of this session, teachers will also be able to organize documents, upload assignments, manipulate live documents, share documents, and grade assignments. 

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Topic:                                      Office 365- Overview of applications

Presenter:                              Fallon Quiles

Audience:                              Secondary Teachers- Middle School or High School

Session Length:                   Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:     20 participants

Location:                                Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center Room 118A

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 FROM 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.

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Course Description:   

 

This workshop will introduce middle school and high school teachers to the numerous applications within Office 365.  These applications will include One Drive, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, and Class Notebook.  By the end of the presentation, teachers will be able to set up a class group within One Drive, be able to navigate through One Drive, and send and receive e-mails through One Drive feature.  By the end of this session, teachers will also be able to organize documents, upload assignments, manipulate live documents, share documents, and grade assignments. 

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Topic:                                        Office 365 - Overview of applications

Presenter:                                Tricia Barrett

Audience:                                 K-5 certified staff/administrators

Session Length:                     Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:       20 participants

Location:                                  Glenn School Room 15

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Wednesday, JANUARY 18, 2017 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.

 

Course Description:               

 

This workshop will introduce elementary teachers to the numerous applications within Office 365.  These applications will include One Drive, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, and Class Notebook.  By the end of the presentation, teachers will be able to set up a class group within One Drive, be able to navigate through One Drive, and send and receive e-mails through One Drive feature.  By the end of this session, teachers will also be able to organize documents, upload assignments, manipulate live documents, share documents, and grade assignments. 

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Topic:                                       Enhance Your SchoolWorld Website
Presenter:                              Judith Canose
Audience:                               Elementary teachers who already have a SchoolWorld Website
Session:                                  Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:     20 participants

Location:                                Glenn School Room 15

 

Wednesday, JANUARY 18, 2017 from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m.

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Course Description: 

 

Participants will learn to add features to their websites including:  links to websites to support instruction, word searches, jigsaw puzzles, book reviews, keyboarding links, and links to coding activities.

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Topic:                                        Differentiating Instruction

Presenter:                                Sara Brunetti

Audience:                                K-5 Certified Staff

Session Length:                     Full-day

Maximum Participants:       20 participants

Location:                                  Glenn School Room 15

 

Wednesday, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

 

Course Description:

 

This workshop will provide attendees with information on the importance of true differentiating instruction. Participants will receive examples on how to differentiate by Learning Profiles, Interest Profiles, and/or Readiness Levels. Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the differences between differentiating based on Content, Product and Process. Furthermore, attendees will leave with specific techniques that they can implement immediately as well as with “Make and Take” items.

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Topic:                                      Data Storytelling with EasyCBM

Presenter:                             Maryann Villegas

Audience:                              K-5 certificated staff/administrators

Session Length:                  Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:    25 participants

Location:                               Glenn School Room 15

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Thursday, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.

 

Course Description:

 

Come get acquainted with EasyCBM and learn how this diagnostic tool can tell you the “stories” of your students. This course is designed for elementary staff seeking to enhance their use of EasyCBM data to inform their instruction and academic interventions. Whether evaluating the whole class or individual students, this workshop will provide in depth information on how to explore ELA and Math benchmarks and progress monitoring results. Further, participants will learn how this tool enables planning interventions through comprehensive reporting.

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Topic:                                     Managing a Leveled Math Class / Differentiation in the Math in Focus Classroom

Presenter:                            Cheryl Berkuta

Audience:                             K-5 certificated staff (using Math in Focus)

Session Length:                 Half day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:   25 participants

location:                               Glenn School Room 15

 

Thursday, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m.

 

Course Description: 

 

Participants will review how to utilize the differentiation options in the Math in Focus program.  Participants will explore ways to create groups, keep students engaged, and assess their progress within these groups.

 

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Topic:                                      Office 365- Overview of applications

Presenter:                              Fallon Quiles

Audience:                              Secondary Teachers- Middle School or High School

Session Length:                   Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:     20 participants

Location:                                Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center Room 118A

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Tuesday, MARCH 21, 2017 from 7:45 to 9:45 a.m.

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Course Description:   

 

This workshop will introduce middle school and high school teachers to the numerous applications within Office 365.  These applications will include One Drive, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, and Class Notebook.  By the end of the presentation, teachers will be able to set up a class group within One Drive, be able to navigate through One Drive, and send and receive e-mails through One Drive feature.  By the end of this session, teachers will also be able to organize documents, upload assignments, manipulate live documents, share documents, and grade assignments. 

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Topic:                                      Office 365- Overview of applications

Presenter:                              Fallon Quiles

Audience:                              Secondary Teachers- Middle School or High School

Session Length:                   Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:     20 participants

Location:                                Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center Room 118A

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Tuesday, MARCH 21, 2017 from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.

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Course Description:   

 

This workshop will introduce middle school and high school teachers to the numerous applications within Office 365.  These applications will include One Drive, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, and Class Notebook.  By the end of the presentation, teachers will be able to set up a class group within One Drive, be able to navigate through One Drive, and send and receive e-mails through One Drive feature.  By the end of this session, teachers will also be able to organize documents, upload assignments, manipulate live documents, share documents, and grade assignments. 

 

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Topic:                                     Fostering Enthusiasm in the Classroom: Implementing Class Dojo and Morning Greeting

Presenter:                             Marissa Venaglia

Audience:                             K-5 certificated staff

Session Lenght:                  Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:    20 participants

Location:                               Glenn School Room 15

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Wednesday, MAY 24, 2017 from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m.

 

Course Description:

 

This workshop will demonstrate the way in which teachers can utilize Classroom Dojo and the transformative effect of Morning Greeting to engage their students. Participants will learn how to cultivate a positive and motivating atmosphere of learning that children will enjoy being a part of. Workshop benefits will include an understanding of the Classroom Dojo behavior monitoring system and the opportunity to discover creative ways to enhance minds throughout the Morning Greeting process.

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Topic:                                     Brain Pop

Presenter:                            James Yanuzzelli

Audience:                             Science and Social Studies- Middle School Teachers

Session Length:                  Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:    20 participants

Location:                               Glenn School Room 15

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Thursday, MAY 25, 2017 from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m.

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Course Description:

 

This workshop will introduce middle school Science and Social Studies teachers on the various elements of Brain Pop.  These elements included Concept Mapping, Making-a-Map Activity, Sortify, using the Virtual Lab, and how to implement basic elements of the program. This hands-on professional development will allow for teachers to walk away with pertinent information for immediate implementation within their classroom. 

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Topic:                                     Discovery Education

Presenter:                            James Yanuzzelli

Audience:                             Middle School Teachers

Session Length:                 Half-day (2 hours)

Maximum Participants:   20 participants

Location:                              Glenn School Room 15

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Thursday, MAY 25, 2017 from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.

 

Course Description:

 

This workshop will introduce all middle school teachers on the various elements of Discovery Education.  These elements included searching for Discovery Education Videos, as well as, developing and organizing materials for use in the classroom. This hands-on professional development will allow for teachers to walk away with pertinent information for immediate implementation within their classroom. 

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