Miami-Dade County Public Schools



-30480129540Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsOffice of Academics and TransformationProfessional Development DayFebruary 16, 2016Department/DivisionGrade LevelSession Title and DescriptionNumber of OpeningsLocationAdvanced Academics6-10Pledge to Prepare: Pre-AP Workshops Across the CurriculumThe Pledge to Prepare: A Path to College & Career Readiness workshops provide teachers of Gifted, Advanced, and Honors courses in Grades 6-10 ?with targeted instructional practices and strategies needed to prepare students for middle and senior high school Advanced, Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge programs.? All sessions focus on curriculum topics across all subject areas, skill development, and practical instructional methods for creating classroom environments that promote rigor and relevance in preparation for advanced level coursework. These workshops are facilitated by M-DCPS Advanced Placement teachers.250TERRA EnvironmentalAdvanced Academics10-12Dual Enrollment Curriculum for FIU teachersThe Strategies for Teaching College Level Courses workshops are designed to enable faculty of Dual Enrollment courses taught on M-DCPS high school campuses to align instruction to that which is delivered on the university campus.? The goal is to create a consistent model of instruction, course learning outcomes, and assessment across all Dual Enrollment courses. These workshops are facilitated by FIU Professors.100FIUAdvanced AcademicsK-12Habits of Mind for Gifted StudentsThis workshop will help teachers assist students in approaching challenges wholeheartedly and learning to overcome setbacks as learning becomes more demanding. Teachers will understand that intelligence and abilities are not fixed.? This workshop is facilitated by Richard D. Courtright, Ph.D., Gifted Education Research Specialist,Duke University Talent Identification Program.100TBDAdvanced AcademicsK-8Cambridge Primary and Secondary I BespokeThe workshops?are?designed to enable faculty of Cambridge courses taught in M-DCPS a consistent model of instruction and course learning outcomes across all Cambridge courses. The workshops include gaining greater subject depth through practical activities, ?using resources more effectively, formative assessment, active learning, and planning for the next steps. These workshops are facilitated by Cambridge trainers. 240TBDBilingualElementaryEmpowering Teachers of ELLThis PD is designed to enable participants to participate in a workshop that focuses on the needs of the ELL students. Participants will learn strategies that can be used in the classroom to better assist their student population. The participants will be looking at all available data in order to differentiate instruction. They will also collaborate and think deeper while developing lessons that are best suited for their ELL population with an emphasis on the ELD Standards.57Miami Lakes EducationalBilingualSecondaryEmpowering Teachers of ELLThis PD is designed to enable participants to participate in a workshop that focuses on the needs of the ELL students. Participants will learn strategies that can be used in the classroom to better assist their student population. The participants will be looking at all available data in order to differentiate instruction. They will also collaborate and think deeper while developing lessons that are best suited for their ELL population with an emphasis on the ELD Standards.43Miami Lakes EducationalBilingualElementaryBest Practices in Elementary World Language InstructionThe PD is designed to enable participants to focus on the foundation and function of effective foreign language programs with educators in the field, as well as highlight the importance of maintaining strong foreign language programs at the school sites. It will enable elementary Home Language Arts teachers work collaboratively to explore components of effective instructional practices that engage learners in achieving positive learning outcomes. The format will include a guest speaker and teacher presenters from other schools.100TBABilingualK-12All Foreign LanguagesWorld LanguagesThis mini conference in collaboration with Florida International University (FIU) for all foreign language educators will emphasize the latest cutting edge research and strategies so that our students will be prepared to compete in a multilingual global society. The format will include a general session and interactive break-out sessions.100TBACareer & Technical Education9-12Financial Industry Trends – Finance/Business TeachersA variety of Financial and Banking executives will update the business and finance teachers on new trends in the financial and banking sector as well as the professional “soft” skills students need to succeed in their careers. The teacher will be able to use this information to update their classroom instruction. 30Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Miami BranchCareer & Technical Education9-12STEM Industry Trends: Industry leaders from the STEM sector will talk about essential skills needed to fill the skills gap and prepare college and career ready students. 40TBACareer & Technical Education9-12Career Pathways: Bridging the Gap – Transitioning from Secondary to Post Secondary: This workshop will provide strategies for secondary and postsecondary counselors and CTE instructors to aid in the improvement of schools’ graduation rate, the completion of programs of study and overcome any barriers of transitioning CTE secondary students to postsecondary programs of study at M-DCPS technical colleges and Miami Dade College.? Information and activities on obtaining and preparing ALL learners for industry certification and FREE college credit will be provided.75TBACareer & Technical Education9-12Planning for Community Engagement – Agriscience Teachers: This component is designed for CTE Agriscience Teachers and will provide the participant with the opportunity to develop strategies and practices to foster student success in ICE attainment, and Career Development and Leadership Events in their program area. In addition, participants will identify community partners that can facilitate this goal through: field trip opportunities; providing guest speakers; hosting Career Development Events; and providing internship and mentoring opportunities through which students can apply program knowledge and earn credits toward ICE attainment in specific areas. 20William Turner Tech Senior High SchoolCareer & Technical Education 9-12Hospitality & Tourism Industry Trends: – Industry leaders from the hospitality & tourism sector will talk about essential skills needed to fill the skills gap and prepare?college and career ready students. Also, they will share industry trends and provide a back-of-the house tour to view the various jobs available. Teachers will glean information to share with their Academy students to enhance instruction. 40TBAELA Elementary3-5FSA Preparation: A Deeper Look at SPADEA deeper look at using the SPADE procedure for Close Reading using complex text. Focus will be on a variety of response mechanisms and complex questions as well as how to analyze errors.60Ruben Dario Middle 350 NW 97 AveMiami, 33172ELA Elementary3-5Using Digital Resources to Enhance Instruction and Increase Student Engagement:Teachers will learn how to use the digital resources on ConnectEd to enhance and differentiate activities so that instructional targets student needs and promotes student engagement.60Ruben Dario Middle 350 NW 97 AveMiami, 33172ELA Elementary3-5A Guide to Effective Intervention:Participants will use intervention decision trees to identify students in need of RtI Tier 2 intervention, understand how to use data to monitor the effectiveness of intervention, and review the components of WonderWorks.60Ruben Dario Middle 350 NW 97 AveMiami, 33172ELA Secondary11-12Hitting the Target: Standards Based Instruction in the Reading Retaker ClassroomThe session will provide participants with literacy strategies and instructional practices specifically geared towards increasing the level of rigor in the 11th and 12th Grade Reading Retakers classroom. Teachers will learn to effectively implement the curriculum in the District’s pacing guides in order to assist students in passing the State Retaker exams for FCAT 2.0 Reading and the Florida Standards Assessment. 50Reading Retaker teachersRockway Middle(1 room)ELA Secondary6-10Understanding the Technology Components of the INSIDE and EDGE Reading ProgramsThe session will provide teachers with additional learning opportunities utilizing the technology components of the INSIDE and EDGE reading programs. The workshop will focus on preparing teachers to effectively implement the components of the District reading programs.25Intensive Reading (IR) teachers in grades 6 to 10 with a general understanding of the INSIDE or EDGE programRockway Middle(1 room)ELA Secondary6-12Creating Independence through Student Owned Strategies (CRISS) Initial Training for Secondary Teachers (Day 2)Day 1 of this session is January 25, 2015. The session will provide participants with an understanding of the CRISS principles and philosophy which highlight the research-based components of effective teaching and learning. Teachers will effectively learn to implement: the author’s craft (how authors structure their writing)techniques for teaching students to identify the main idea through teacher and student examples. learning strategies as organizational formats and forms of note taking to use once students master finding the main idea. writing strategies, both formal and informal, that can be applied to all content areas.vocabulary strategies to encompass learning concepts and word meanings using word maps, charts, writing, and discussion. 30Secondary ELA and Reading teachersTBA(1 room)Mathematics3-5 Mathematics FSA Essentials: Grades 3-5Professional Development session is designed to provide Intermediate Grade Math Teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the elementary level. Teachers will study the grade level Mathematics Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed in the assessment items for the standard. 90Ruben Daio Middle (Tentative)Mathematics6-8Florida Standards Assessment Essentials: Grades 6-8 This professional development session is designed to provide grades 6-8 math teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the middle grades level. Teachers will study the grade level FSA Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed with the assessment items for the standard. 90TBAEdcite: Creating Tech-Enhanced Math Assignments-Grades 6-8This professional development session is designed to provide grades 6-8 math teachers opportunities to learn how to build interactive, tech-enhanced assignments, create tech-enhanced questions or choose from an item bank, create classes, find assignments created by other teachers, and share assignments in the interactive library.30TBAMathematics9-12FSA EOC Assessment Essentials – Algebra 1This Professional Development session is designed to provide Algebra 1 teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the level of rigor of the FSA Algebra 1 EOC Assessments. Teachers will examine the Algebra 1 Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed in the assessment items for the standard.30Coral Gables SHSMathematics9-12FSA EOC Assessment Essentials – Algebra 2This Professional Development session is designed to provide Algebra 2 teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the level of rigor of the FSA Algebra 2 EOC Assessments. Teachers will examine the Algebra 2 Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed in the assessment items for the standard.30Mathematics9-12FSA EOC Assessment Essentials – GeometryThis Professional Development session is designed to provide Geometry teachers opportunities to examine and use resources to plan and prepare assessment activities at the level of rigor of the FSA Geometry EOC Assessments. Teachers will examine the Geometry Test Item Specifications, considering the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty that should be assessed in the assessment items for the standard.30Coral Gables SHSMathematics9-12Promoting Student Engagement, Progress, and Achievement through Algebra Nation – Algebra 1This professional development will empower educators with the skills, strategies, and assessments they need to ensure that this online resource is used effectively to promote student achievement. Teachers will receive essential training on how to effectively implement this powerful Algebra 1 MAFS test preparation resource in order to improve student academic success.30Coral Gables SHSMathematics9-12Promoting Student Engagement, Progress, and Achievement through Algebra Nation – Algebra 2This professional development will empower educators with the skills, strategies, and assessments they need to ensure that this online resource is used effectively to promote student achievement. Teachers will receive essential training on how to effectively implement this powerful Algebra 2 MAFS test preparation resource in order to improve student academic success.30Coral Gables SHSMathematics9-12Carnegie Learning Best Practices This professional development will empower Carnegie implementation educators with the skills, and strategies they need to ensure that online and textbook resources are used effectively to promote student achievement. Teachers will receive essential training on how to effectively utilize Student Assignment and Skills Practice resources as well as LanSchool. 30TBDMathematics9-12Agile Mind Best Practices This professional development will empower Agile Mind implementation educators with the skills, strategies they need to ensure that online and textbook resources are used effectively to promote student achievement. 30TBDPhysical Education and Health Literacy - Secondary6-12Physical Education and AHA CPR Guidelines which will introduce the 2015 new Basic Life Support Guidelines and requirements. The U of M School of Medicine will provide instruction in Concussion and Sport Safety.350TBDPhysical Education and Health Literacy - ElementaryK-5Elementary Physical Education Instructional Strategies that will focus on the fitness components of Muscular Strength and Endurance through age appropriate activities for elementary school students.350TBDPhysical Education and Health Literacy - JROTC9-12JROTC Curriculum Updates – FIU ROTC will provide instructional strategies to assist with the use of the curriculum manager and evaluation topics50FIU - TamiamiPhysical Education and Health Literacy - Driver Education9-122016 Driver Education Conference – this conference is sponsored by the Slosberg Foundation and is open to all driver education teachers in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.25Boca RatonScienceK-1Science Grades K-1 STEM Session 4This professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from quarter 4 Pacing Guides including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, and unwrapping standards.30Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science2Science Grades 2 STEM Session 4This professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from quarter 4 Pacing Guides including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, and unwrapping standards.30Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science3Science Grades 3 STEM Session 4This professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from quarter 4 Pacing Guides including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, and unwrapping standards.30Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science4Science Grades 4 STEM Session 4This professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from quarter 4 Pacing Guides including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, and unwrapping standards.30Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science5Science Grade 5 STEM Session 4This professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from quarter 4 Pacing Guides including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, STEM 4.0 lesson integration and Essential Lab refresh with Florida Standards and FCAT 2.0 supplemental support, and unwrapping standards.30Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science6Science – Grade 6 STEM Q3This interactive, inquiry-based professional development at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference is intended to provide teachers with tools and strategies for effective science teaching and learning that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will learn to incorporate reading strategies aligned to implementation of Florida Standards, deepen science content knowledge and pedagogy relative to Science FCAT 2.0 standards and item specifications, and integrate STEM competitions.30Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science7Science – Grade 7 STEM Q3This interactive, inquiry-based professional development at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference is intended to provide teachers with tools and strategies for effective science teaching and learning that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will learn to incorporate reading strategies aligned to implementation of Florida Standards, deepen science content knowledge and pedagogy relative to Science FCAT 2.0 standards and item specifications, and integrate STEM competitions.30Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science8Science – Grade 8 STEM Q3This interactive, inquiry-based professional development at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference is intended to provide teachers with tools and strategies for effective science teaching and learning that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will learn to incorporate reading strategies aligned to implementation of Florida Standards, deepen science content knowledge and pedagogy relative to Science FCAT 2.0 standards and item specifications, and integrate STEM competitions.30Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135SciencePhysical ScienceScience - Physical Science (STEM Q3-Q4) RepeatThis professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from the pacing guides in quarter 3 and quarter 4, including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, unwrapping of standards, and data analysis of QSBA Pre-test.25Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135ScienceBiologyScience - Biology (STEM Q3-Q4) RepeatThis professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from the pacing guides in quarter 3 and quarter 4, including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, unwrapping of standards, and data analysis of the Biology EOC and MYA. The session will also include the new HOT lab refresh with Florida Standards integration with EOC assessment-like question support. 25Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135ScienceChemistryScience - Chemistry (STEM Q3-Q4) RepeatThis professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from the pacing guides in quarter 3 and quarter 4, including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, unwrapping of standards, and data analysis of QSBA Pre-test.25Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135SciencePhysicsScience - Physics (STEM Q3-Q4) RepeatThis professional development inservice at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will address content from the pacing guides in quarter 3 and quarter 4, including instructional strategies and resources, modeling of hands-on activities, unwrapping of standards, and data analysis of QSBA Pre-test.25Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science6-8Science – Middle School Leaders Discourse #3This interactive dialogue at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference will engage science department chairpersons in collaborative activities that support teaching and learning in classrooms that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The workshop sessions will include resources for science department chairpersons to provide resources and strategies to support teaching and learning, professional development opportunities to improve classroom instruction, data analysis, lesson planning, integration of standards for reteach, inquiry, vertical and horizontal curricula alignment.70Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Science9-12Science Leaders Instructional Discourse HS WS 3Interactive, standards based (NGSSS) session at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference focusing on: science leadership development; vertical and horizontal department planning; instructional best practices, including inquiry, hands-on project implementation, research integration, data analysis, assessment, technology integration, and Florida Standards application. The session will also include the new HOT lab refresh with Florida Standards integration with EOC assessment-like question support. 70Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135ScienceSTEM InitiativeK – 12STEM School Designation (1/2 day sessions)Interactive session at the DCSTA/MDCPS STEM Conference that exposes administration to the M-DCPS STEM School Designation program, process and 2015-16 rubric.50Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135ScienceK – for Elementary Teachers Science teachers of grades K through 5 will learn some of the basic concepts of computer science, to include following set procedures, critical thinking and problem solving. Teachers will have the ability to learn and practice the skill of debugging code, coding loops and advanced loops, and coding conditional statements. This training will allow teachers to more effectively implement the Computer Science Fundamentals courses in their classrooms.25Miami SHS?2450 SW 1ST StreetMiami, FL 33135Performing Arts: MusicGr5/all musicRock Odyssey: This professional development session is for 5th grade classroom teachers and music teachers whose students will be attending the Learning Through the Arts Rock Odyssey production at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. It supports the 5th grade Reading/Language Arts and Music curriculum.250Arsht CenterPerforming Arts: Music4-12Strings Teaching Methods and Techniques: Teachers will review and practice the fundamentals of teaching beginning strings. Workshop will cover concepts such as bow hold, strings, posture, bowing technique, pizzicato, and maintenance issues. 50West Miami MSPerforming Arts: Music6-12Jazz Band Rehearsal Techniques: Teachers will be exposed to varied rehearsal techniques that can be implemented into the middle and high school jazz band classroom. Topics will include sound balance, style, time, and other jazz band related concepts that support music learning in the jazz ensemble.50Coral Park SHSPerforming Arts: Music6-12Aural Learning and Composition for Band: This workshop will expose ways to incorporate aural music lessons into the instrumental music classroom and focus on supporting the existing music curricula goals through varied music learning approaches. The session will include hands on time for teachers to plan lessons, test their lessons with peers at the workshop, and evaluate their strategies. 50West Miami MSPerforming Arts: DanceK-12Young Patronesses of the Opera Teacher Workshop: YPO has held a Teachers' Workshop in the Fall, which trains over 100 Miami-Dade County music teachers from public, private and parochial on how to broaden a child's horizon by exposing them to opera in the classroom.? We work closely with MDCS to offer a quality program.? Teachers are taught to incorporate valuable lessons in history, literature, theater, creative and critical writing, as well as music appreciation through opera.??50Arsht CenterPerforming Arts: TheatreK-12Dance: Strategies, Techniques, & FlamencoThis professional development session will review dance techniques and include a presentation from Hispanic Flamenco Dance company on flamenco techniques. 50Hialeah HighVisual ArtsK-12Theatre: Strategies & Techniques in Improvisations: This professional development session will review theatre techniques with a focus on improvisations. The session will include a presentation from from professional speakers from community based organizations and hands-on participation.50Ocean Bank Center for Ed. MaterialsVisual ArtsK-12Reclaim & Recycle:This professional development session will introduce teachers to strategies to think out of the box by using recycled and reclaimed materials. Participants will have an opportunity to create artwork using materials house at the center with a STEAM focus. 30FIU Frost Art MuseumVisual ArtsK-12Exploring the Environment & Art: STEAMThis professional development session will introduce teachers to STEAM strategies in the visual arts classroom. Participants will have an opportunity to work with renowned artist Xavier Cortada and techniques and strategies in science and the visual arts.40David Lawrence K-8 CenterInstructional Technology10th ELADigital Convergence: Tips and Tools for a Blended ClassroomBring Your Own Device (BYOD)This interactive, hands-on session will expose 10th grade English/Language Arts instructors to technology tools they can implement to further enhance their instructional delivery while increasing student engagement and achievement with a new pedagogical skill set.25Center for International Education: A Cambridge and iTech@Thomas A. Edison Educational CenterInstructional Technology6 – 8iPrep.Math Planning for Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Assessing for Learning BYODThis interactive, hands-on session will allow participants to plan and share best practices using the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) Digital PBL Planning Tool. Teachers will also generate Carnegie Learning MATHia software reports through the Teacher Tool Kit to assess student learning and plan for data-driven intervention and enrichment teacher-led workshops. 100Miami Springs Senior High SchoolInstructional Technology4 – 8Robotics: FLL@theFair for FLL CoachesThis interactive, hands-on session is designed to support FIRST Lego League (FLL) team coaches as they work toward participating in the FLL@theFair event. It will provide information on all aspects of FLL@theFair as well as information about FLL competition in general and about EV3 coding. Participants should bring their team binder to share best practices, ask questions, and collaborate with other coaches so that they can bring information back to help their teams prepare for the Fair.25Sylvania Heights Elementary SchoolInstructional Technology4 – 8Robotics: VEX IQ@theFair for VexIQ CoachesThis interactive session is designed to support new VEXIQ team coaches as they work toward participating in the VEXIQ@theFair event. It will provide information on all aspects of VEXIQ@theFair as well as information about VEXIQ competition and coding. Participants should bring their team binder to share best practices, ask questions, and collaborate with other coaches so that they can bring information back to help their teams prepare for the Fair.25Citrus Grove Middle SchoolInstructional Technology3 – 8Integrating Mathematics Technology into the CurriculumBYODThis interactive session will uncover the power and potential of Reflex Math and Gizmos Math through blended learning activities. Participants will use mobile technology to explore innovative teaching and learning. They will learn how to incorporate rigorous assignments aligned with the Florida Standards and expectations. Teachers will create a digital blended learning assignment that includes two or more digital resources along with a performance task that supports effective student demonstration of learning. Participants will capitalize on the universal design features embedded in Reflex Math and Math Gizmos to create pathways for all students to answer high-level essential questions and meet learning objectives.25TBAInstructional TechnologyK – 5 Integrating Literacy Technology into the CurriculumBYODThis interactive session will uncover the power and potential of myON Reader and McGraw-Hill Wonders through blended learning activities. Participants will use mobile technology to experience innovative teaching and learning and learn how to incorporate rigorous assignments aligned with the Florida Standards and expectations. Teachers will create a blended learning assignment that includes two or more digital resources along with a performance task that supports effective student demonstration of learning. Participants will capitalize on the universal design features embedded in MyON Reader and McGraw-Hill Wonders to create pathways for all students to answer high-level essential questions and meet learning objectives.25TBAInstructional Technology6 – 12Edgenuity: Guide to Program Success BYODThe Guide to Program Success introduces educators to the essential skills needed to utilize Edgenuity effectively in their classrooms. During this session, participants will have access to freely explore the Edgenuity LMS and courses. Educators will interact with Edgenuity's curriculum in a hands-on training environment to manage student accounts, learn how to view student work and provide feedback, group students into sections for monitoring, explore sample student data, including coursework and progress and understand key reports in the Edgenuity LMS for monitoring student progress.25TBAInstructional Technology9 – 12(iPrep Academies)Blended LearningBYODThis interactive session will provide opportunities for educators to use the Florida Standards to develop lessons that incorporate a variety of technology, digital media, high yield instructional strategies, and differentiated learning activities. In addition, an introduction to a variety of Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies will be shared allowing participants to create content that can be utilized for instruction and demonstration purposes.25TBAInstructional TechnologyK – 12The Power of Digital Media: Spotlight on StrategiesBYODAre you looking for creative ways to easily and effectively integrate Discovery Education (DE) resources in your class? This hands-on, interactive session will provide participants to explore the popular series “Spotlight on Strategies”. Teachers will walk away with classroom-ready tips and tricks for integrating DE media.25TBAInstructional Technology6 – 12Teaching Writing: Consume, Critique, Produce A Framework for Rigorous InstructionBYODIn this interactive session, participants will engage in various activities that will deepen their understanding of rigorous writing instruction which aligns with the English Language Arts Florida Standards, specifically to Opinion Writing. Participants will grasp the concepts of Consume, Critique, Produce (CCP), a writing framework that will strengthen instruction and promote deeper thinking in a writing workshop.25TBAInstructional Technology6 – 12Digital Convergence: OneDrive, OneNote, ClassNotebook BYODThis hands-on session will allow participants to use their tablets to explore the features of OneDrive, OneNote, and ClassNotebook. Participants will learn how to manage, store, and share their classroom files through OneDrive. In addition, participants will get an understanding of how to organize, manage, and share information using OneNote. Finally, participants will develop their own interactive digital notebooks that can be shared with students and other educators using ClassNotebook.25Center for International Education: A Cambridge and iTech@Thomas A. Edison Educational CenterInstructional TechnologyK – 12Increasing Digital Citizenship Among School Staff, Students and Community StakeholdersBYODThis interactive session will help participants prepare students for success in a technology-driven society which is critical for their future. Participants will examine strategies that enhance technological proficiency, security, privacy, intellectual property, personal protection, appropriate permissions, personal brands, and netiquette. It will equip students with the resources needed to act responsibly, efficiently and effectively; resources that will enable students to utilize information technology well in order to engage in society, participate in government and sustain a high quality of life.25TBAInstructional Technology3 – 12Introduction to ExploreLearning Gizmos for Science Teachers? BYODThis interactive session will feature the online simulations that drive conceptual understanding in Mathematics and Science. Participants will be able to access and navigate the ExploreLearning website, build the Teacher’s Home Page to match their teaching assignment, identify Gizmos relevant to their teaching practice, learn how to use Gizmos in a variety of teaching and learning scenarios, assess student learning with Gizmos, provide students with access to Gizmos; and learn how to use Gizmos on student tablets, Promethean Boards, and with the ActivInspire software.25TBAInstructional TechnologyK – 5ELAUtilizing i-Ready Reading Data to Guide Small-Group InstructionBYODThis hands-on session will provide participants will multiple experiences to interact with various i-Ready reports including the Class Profile, Instructional Grouping and Growth Monitoring. Using the results of the second Diagnostic Assessment, teachers and leaders will practice grouping students and tailoring instruction, planning effectively, and engaging differentiated instruction using i-Ready resources. The session will include a review of the i-Ready Instruction component with a focus on accessing key data reports. Participants will develop strategies to monitor student progress, differentiate instruction, and create consistent program use. Instructional strategies will be aligned to research-based, best-practices and core program/intervention resources.25TBAInstructional TechnologyK – 12 Promethean’s Foundations CourseBYODThis interactive session provides participants with an understanding of the basic tools and capabilities of the ActivInspire software, providing them with a foundation to build their knowledge of the software and its applications in the classroom. In addition, they will receive step-by-step, hands-on instruction and integrated examples. It will include a brief demonstration of Promethean’s newest software, ClassFlow.? 25TBAInstructional TechnologyK – 12 Promethean’s Intermediate CourseBYODThis interactive session will provide participants with a deeper understanding of features and capabilities of the ActivInspire software. It will provide participants with a firm understanding of how to continue integrating its application in the classroom. Participants will receive step-by-step, hands-on instruction and integrated curricular examples.? 25TBAStudent ServicesK-AdultStudent Services Mini-Conference: “What You Do Matters!”This full day annual conference provides professional learning opportunities for all Student Services personnel including school counselors, school social workers, TRUST Specialists, CAP Advisors, Success Coaches, PBS Coaches, School Psychologists, and EBD Clinical Staff. A wide variety of M-DCPS and community-based presenters will train participants in addressing the whole child, including personal/social, and academic domains.800Coral Park Senior High SchoolEarly Childhood ProgramsPreKTechnology: Imagine LearningDesigned to help teachers with implementation and program features, including lessons and reports.30TBAEarly Childhood ProgramsPre-KThe VPK Classroom: Segments of the Day ( 2 sessions)Designed to help teachers integrate best practices into daily routines and the components of the Scholastic Curriculum throughout the day.60TBAEarly Childhood ProgramsPre-KTeaching Strategies GOLD: Inter-rater ReliabilityDesigned to increase the accuracy and consistency of on-going observational assessment decisions and improve planning based on student needs.50TBAEarly Childhood ProgramsPre-KData Driven Instructional Decisions in the VPK ClassroomDesigned to help teachers understand how to use data to impact early learners and student achievement, including how assessments connect to VPK standards and Kindergarten readiness; and strategies that support a quality VPK program. 30TBAEarly Childhood ProgramsPre-KOral Language and Vocabulary Development in Early ChildhoodDesigned to provide participants with multisensory strategies and best practices for promoting Oral Language and Vocabulary Development in Early Childhood.30TBAEarly Childhood ProgramsPre-KVPK Assessment, Standards, Instructional Implications, and Phonological Awareness State-Mandated Professional Development for Providers on Probation ( POP)Designed to help teachers better understand how to effectively impact Kindergarten readiness.25TBAEarly Childhood ProgramsHead StartPhonological Awareness Designed to provide participants with a variety of strategies to improve phonological awareness instruction. Participants will work with Dr. Judy Cohen, co-creator of the Wright Skills curriculum. 25Tropical ESEarly Childhood ProgramsHead Start CPR/First Aid Certification Designed to provide participants with the skills to perform CPR, and First Aid. Participants will receive their certification from the American Heart Association. 20 at each location North: TBASouth: TBAEarly Childhood ProgramsHead StartMath/Science Designed to provide participants a variety of multi-sensory activities to promote science and problem-solving skills. Participants will learn best practices for incorporating math and science into their daily routine. 30 at each locationNorth: TBASouth: TBAEarly Childhood ProgramsEarly Head StartInfant and Toddler CPR/First Aid Certification designed to provide participants with the skills to perform CPR, and First Aid. Participants will receive their certification from the American Heart Association. 30United Way Center for ExcellenceEarly Childhood ProgramsPre-K SPED Transition to Kindergarten for Pre-K SPED Teachers: Participants will understand the guidelines, procedures, and requirements for IEPs and Assessments related to transitioning students from a Pre-K SPED to a Kindergarten Program.19513 Locations –TBA (Each one instructed at a school in the area assigned to each Pre-K SPED Staffing Specialist)Early Childhood ProgramsPre-K SPEDThe HighScope Educational Approach for Pre-K SPED Paraprofessionals: Participants will understand the 5 components of Active Learning and how to design and implement developmentally appropriate activities. 25TBA - NorthEarly Childhood ProgramsPre-K SPEDThe HighScope Educational Approach for Pre-K SPED Paraprofessionals: Participants will understand the 5 components of Active Learning and how to design and implement developmentally appropriate activities.25TBA - SouthEarly Childhood ProgramsKindergarten Transforming Early Childhood Community Systems (TECCS) Miami Project: Designed to train selected Kindergarten teachers in data collection using the Early Development Instrument (EDI) for the purpose of engaging communities and stakeholders in actionable planning and improvement activities.300(100 at each location)Miami Carol City SHS (North)Miami Jackson SHS (Central)Miami Southridge SHS (South)ESE ParaprofessionalsDifferentiated Instruction for Paraprofessionals45FDLRS-South @ JRE Lee Ed. Ctr. ESE ParaprofessionalsAccommodations: Dealing with Differences for Paraprofessionals45FDLRS-South @ Robert Renick Ed. Ctr ESE K-12Plan for Writing with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)25FDLRS-South @ Robert Renick Ed.Ctr.ESE K-12Assistive Technology (AT) in the Classroom50Neva King Cooper Ed. Ctr.ESE 6-12Disability/Awareness Through English and Language Arts25FDLRS-South @ JRE Lee Ed. Ctr.ESEK-12Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) and ACCESS Points (Central Location)147Miami Jackson Senior HighESEK-12Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) and ACCESS Points (Central Location)74Miami Lakes Middle (Auditorium)ESEK-12Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) and ACCESS Points (Central Location)118South Miami Senior HighESEK-8Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Refresher: A review of physical restraint and crisis management techniques150Ruth Owens KruseESE6-12Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Refresher: A review of physical restraint and crisis management techniques50Barbara Goleman SeniorESEK-12E/BD Paraprofessional Training – North: An understanding of the role an responsibilities of paraprofessionals who work with students with E/BD; understand the nature and needs of students with E/BD35Miami Carol City SeniorESEK-12E/BD Paraprofessional Training – South: An understanding of the role an responsibilities of paraprofessionals who work with students with E/BD; understand the nature and needs of students with E/BD35Coral Cables SeniorESEK-12Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategies for Teachers in General Education and Resource Room Classrooms. 40Palm Springs Middle SchoolESEK-12Effective Bell-to-Bell Instruction in the IND Classroom50Miami Springs Senior High SchoolESE– SLD/Inclusion 9-12Best Practices for Inclusive Instruction*40Hialeah Senior High SchoolESE – SLD/Inclusion9-12Best Practices for Inclusive Instruction*40Braddock Senior High SchoolESE – Florida Inclusion Network9-12Co-Teaching Structures for Inclusion * 50Killian Senior High SchoolESE – SLD/Inclusion9-12ESE 101*80Sunset Senior High SchoolESEPhysical and Occupational TherapySchool-Based Physical and Occupational Therapy60TBAESEK-12IEP 10160TBAESEAdministrators/ElementaryESE 101 Next Steps For Administrators50TBAESEAdministrators/ SecondaryESE 101 Next Steps For Administrators50TBAESESchool Psychologists K-12Advanced Interpretation of the WISC-V200Robert Morgan Educational CenterESEEBD TeachersDetermining Rigorous Standardized Instruction in an EBD Classroom50TBAESE/FIU Center for Children and FamiliesGeneral Education TeachersBest Practice Classroom strategies for ADHD Students100TBAOffice of Professional Development and Evaluation K-12New and early career educatorsMINT - Purposeful Assessment of Learning25Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior Office of Professional Development and Evaluation K-12New and early career educatorsMINT - Maximizing Student Engagement 25Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior Office of Professional Development and Evaluation K-12New and early career educatorsMINT - Transform Teaching and Learning with Centers-Based Instruction 25John A. Ferguson Senior High SchoolOffice of Professional Development and Evaluation Elementary (K-5)New and early career educatorsMINT – iRead, iWrite, iThink Fluency (K-5)25John A. Ferguson Senior High SchoolOffice of Professional Development and Evaluation K-12New and early career educatorsMINT – Differentiated Instruction 25Center for Professional Learning ................
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