Summer 2013 Elementary Professional Development
Science Sessions / Targeted Audience / Dates OfferedScience Academy Kindergarten (3 hours)
Come discover through hands-on investigations and journaling our new 5E lessons on Force, Motion and Energy. What to expect: Walk through two new 5E lessons; Discover how to incorporate journaling, cooperative learning and questioning strategies; Collaborate with teachers in FISD; Make supply boxes for these required lessons to take back to your campus
One representative from each campus is requested. / Highly recommended for Kindergarten teachers / 6/ 19; 7/31
Science Academy First Grade (3 hours)
Come discover through hands-on investigations and journaling our new 5E lessons on Force, Motion and Energy.What to expect:Walk through two new5E lessons; Discover how to incorporate journaling, cooperative learning and questioning strategies; Collaborate with teachers in FISD; Make supply boxes for these required lessons to take back to your campus
One representative from each campus is requested. / Highly recommended for 1st grade teachers / 6/19; 7/31
Science Academy Second Grade (3 hours)
Come discover through hands-on investigations and journaling our new 5E lessons on Force, Motion and Energy. What to expect:Walk through two new5E lessons; Discover how to incorporate journaling, cooperative learning and questioning strategies; Collaborate with teachers in FISD; Make supply boxes for these required lessons to take back to your campus
One representative from each campus is requested. / Highly recommended for 2nd grade teachers / 6/17; 7/29
Science Academy Third Grade (3 hours)
Come discover through hands-on investigations and journaling our new 5E lessons on Force, Motion and Energy. What to expect:Walk through two new5E lessons; Discover how to incorporate journaling, cooperative learning and questioning strategies; Collaborate with teachers in FISD;Make supply boxes for these required lessons to take back to your campus
One representative from each campus is requested. / Highly recommended for 3rd grade teachers / 6/17; 7/29
Science Academy Fourth Grade: (3 hours)
Come discover through hands-on investigations and journaling our new 5E lessons on Force, Motion and Energy.What to expect:Walk through two new5E lessons; Discover how to incorporate journaling, cooperative learning and questioning strategies; Collaborate with teachers in FISD; Make supply boxes for these required lessons to take back to your campus
One representative from each campus is requested. / Highly recommended for 4th grade teachers / 6/21; 8/2
Science Academy Fifth Grade: (3 hours)
In this workshop, you will not only get some new and exciting journaling tips, but also get new tips on engaging students, getting students to “think” about science, and a new review technique. Come prepared for a fast paced, interactive workshop!
One representative from each campus is requested. / Highly recommended for 5th grade teachers / 6/21; 8/2
Flipping out! (3 hours)
Come learn about the Flipped Classroom Model. You will gain a basic understanding of flipping and get ideas of how to implement it in your classroom. You will leave with tools to help teach your students beyond the classroom walls. / 8/1
Journaling 2: Extreme Journaling(3 hours)
Need some new ideas for journals? Schooled in Journaling 1? In this session, teachers will participate in hands-on learning of how to take your journals to the next level. Topics covered will include overlays, journal foldables, student reflections, and much, much more! / 6/18; 7/30
** Sessions offered for PE, Choir, Art throughout the summer
ELAR Sessions / Targeted Audience / Dates OfferedKindergarten Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop (6 hours)
Participants will take a deeper look into the components of grade specific Reader's and Writer's Workshop. Teachers will receive practical tools and strategies for implementing a successful workshop. / Highly recommended for Kindergarten teachers / 6/17-6/20
7/29-8/1
1st Grade Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop (6 hours)
Participants will take a deeper look into the components of grade specific Reader's and Writer's Workshop. Teachers will receive practical tools and strategies for implementing a successful workshop. / Highly recommended for 1st grade teachers / 6/17-6/20
7/29-8/1
2nd Grade Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop (6 hours)
Participants will take a deeper look into the components of grade specific Reader's and Writer's Workshop. Teachers will receive practical tools and strategies for implementing a successful workshop. / Highly recommended for 2nd grade teachers / 6/17-6/20
7/29-8/1
3rd Grade Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop (6 hours)
Participants will take a deeper look into the components of grade specific Reader's and Writer's Workshop. Teachers will receive practical tools and strategies for implementing a successful workshop. / Highly recommended for 3rd grade ELAR teachers / 6/17-6/20
7/29-8/1
4th Grade Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop (6 hours)
Participants will take a deeper look into the components of grade specific Reader's and Writer's Workshop. Teachers will receive practical tools and strategies for implementing a successful workshop. / Highly recommended for 4th grade ELAR teachers / 6/17, 6/19, 7/29, 7/31
5th Grade Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop (6 hours)
Participants will take a deeper look into the components of grade specific Reader's and Writer's Workshop. Teachers will receive practical tools and strategies for implementing a successful workshop. / Highly recommended for 5th grade ELAR teachers / 6/17, 6/19, 7/29, 7/31
K-2 Guided Reading (3 hours)
Participants will acquire practical techniques in the organization, planning, and implementation of guided reading in a K-2 classroom. / Recommended for K-2 and special education teachers / 6/17, 6/19, 6/21
7/29, 7/31, 8/2
3-5 Guided Reading (3 hours)
Participants will acquire practical techniques in the organization, planning, and implementation of guided reading in the 3-5 classroom. / Recommended for 3-5 and special education teachers / 6/17, 6/19, 6/21
7/29, 7/31, 8/2
Reading Foundations: The Science of Reading Instruction (6 hours)
Come take a comprehensive look at the science of reading instruction, including the big five areas; phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This session will emphasize instructional reading strategies as well as the analysis of formative assessment to drive instruction. / Recommended for K-2 and special education teachers / 6/18, 6/20, 7/30, 8/1
Genre Writing (6 hours)
This professional development session will focus on the various writing genres. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the organizational structures of each writing genres as well as learn instructional and formative assessment strategies to enhance writing across the genres. / Highly Recommended for 3-5 and special education Recommended for K-2 and special education / 6/17, 6/21, 7/29, 8/2
K-2 LLI (6 hours)
This professional development is intended for the designated campus K-2 LLI teachers. Participants will learn how to successfully implement the Leveled Literacy Intervention Systems by Fountas and Pinnell. Teachers will also engage in hands-on activities to become familiar with the reading behaviors students exhibit at various levels of text, as well as learn strategies to accelerate the progress of struggling readers. / K-2 LLI teachers who have not previously received LLI professional development / 6/18, 7/30
3rd Grade LLI (6 hours)
This professional development is intended for the designated campus 3rd grade LLI teachers. Participants will learn how to successfully implement the Leveled Literacy Intervention Systems by Fountas and Pinnell. Teachers will also engage in hands-on activities to become familiar with the reading behaviors students exhibit at various levels of text, as well as learn strategies to accelerate the progress of struggling readers. / 3rd grade LLI teachers who have not previously received LLI professional development / 6/20, 8/1
G/T Modules will be held during the following weeks:
June 17 – June 21
June 24 – June 28
July 29 – August 2
G/T Updates will be offered through the GT Department and other departments throughout summer professional development.
Social Studies Sessions / Targeted Audience / Dates OfferedIntegrating Social Studies into the Elementary Classroom (6 hours)
This course is designed to give you the tools you need for successful integration of Social Studies at the Elementary level. Participants will have an in-depth look at the TEKS and logistics of curriculum implementation and assessment. Time will be given to develop clear expectations of the social studies curriculum, the workshop model, resources available, and how to plan to make the best use of class time. / 6/18; 8/1
Social Studies: 4th and 5th GradeDBQ (6 hours)
Come learn from the experts on how to implement document based questions into your social studies classroom. The DBQ project presenters will show teachers practical steps to a successful program to increase students' ability to analyze primary sources and develop document based essays. Each campus will be receiving the DBQ binders next year– we would like one representative from each campus in either 4th or 5th grade to attend. / 7/29
Social Studies Out of District Offerings
CELEBRATING FREEDOM – ELEMENTARY STYLE(24 hours)
Explore language arts and social studies curriculum that commemorates Celebrate Freedom Week. Valuable content will be presented by history experts, followed by interactive LRE strategies to teach the importance of the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Materials will include hands-on activities, the use of children’s literature and biographical information on the people in the TEKS for teaching students about these notable people.
/ 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers / 6/24-6/26
KIDS ARE CITIZENS, TOO! (8 hours)
Good citizenship doesn’t just happen--it has to be taught. Kids need to understand basic concepts such as the need for rules and laws, characteristics of a good citizen and respect for authority. This institute will provide resources that demonstrate these concepts as well as the symbols, customs and celebrations that represent America’s identity. Materials will include hands-on activities, the use of children’s literature and biographical information on the personalities includedin the TEKS.
/ K, 1st, and 2nd grade teachers / 6/27
Math Sessions / Targeted Audience / Dates Offered
New Kinder Math TEKS (6 hours)
We will be comparing the new math TEKS to our existing TEKS, discuss instructional strategies, and explore resources and lessons aligned to the new math TEKS. / Highly recommended for Kinder teachers / 6/17 – 6/21;
7/29 – 8/2
New 1st Grade Math TEKS (6 hours)
We will be comparing the new math TEKS to our existing TEKS, discuss instructional strategies, and explore resources and lessons aligned to the new math TEKS. / Highly recommended for 1st grade teachers / 6/17 – 6/21;
7/29 – 8/2
New 2nd Grade Math TEKS (6 hours)
We will be comparing the new math TEKS to our existing TEKS, discuss instructional strategies, and explore resources and lessons aligned to the new math TEKS. / Highly recommended for 2nd grade teachers / 6/17 – 6/21;
7/29 – 8/2
New 3rd Grade Math TEKS (6 hours)
We will be comparing the new math TEKS to our existing TEKS, discuss instructional strategies, and explore resources and lessons aligned to the new math TEKS. / Highly recommended for 3rd grade teachers / 6/17; 6/18; 6/20; 6/21; 7/29; 7/30; 7/31; 8/1
New 4th Grade Math TEKS (6 hours)
We will be comparing the new math TEKS to our existing TEKS, discuss instructional strategies, and explore resources and lessons aligned to the new math TEKS. / Highly recommended for 4th grade math teachers / 6/17; 6/18; 6/19; 7/29; 7/30; 7/31
New 5th Grade Math TEKS (6 hours)
We will be comparing the new math TEKS to our existing TEKS, discuss instructional strategies, and explore resources and lessons aligned to the new math TEKS. / Highly recommended for 5th grade math teachers / 6/19; 7/29; 7/30
Math Workshop Model (3 hours)
This session focuses on the components of the Math Workshop Model. You will participate in discussion and activities to clarify your understanding on “how” to implement the model. Time will be spent on designing mini-lessons, small group instruction, and work stations. You will discuss strategies to improve student engagement, differentiation, and learning. / 6/17; 6/18; 6/20; 6/21; 7/29; 7/30; 8/1; 8/2
Math Problem Solving K-1 (3 hours)
Do you have students that can compute but struggle with word problems? This session addresses instructional reading strategies that can be successfully implemented for solving word problems. You will also explore structures that are established to promote student engagement. / 6/17; 6/21; 7/29; 8/2
Math Problem Solving 2-5 (3 hours)
Do you have students that can compute but struggle with word problems? This session addresses instructional reading strategies that can be successfully implemented for solving word problems. You will also explore structures that are established to promote student engagement / 6/18; 6/20; 7/30; 8/1
Math Collaborative Planning 2.0 (3 hours)
Are you ready to take your collaborative planning to the next level? Has your math team had some hiccups with planning math collaboratively this past year? This session will target polishing your work, issues that have been experienced, and problem-solve solutions to improving the planning experience for the benefit of student learning. / 6/17; 6/18; 6/20; 6/21; 7/29; 7/30; 8/1; 8/2