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1 Title OOL - s3strategies: Differentiated Instruction in the Secondary Science Classroom Description Consider how to meet the needs of your diverse students based on your teaching style and your students learning needs. Learn how to differentiate content, the classroom process and student products according to students intelligence, readiness and interest in a standards driven classroom. 6/8/2015 8:00 AM 6/8/2015 3:00 PM OOL - s3strategies: Revving Up Reviews in the High School Science Classroom Tired of the same old review games? Learn how to maximize student achievement with new, fun for you and the student, learner-centered review ideas that maximize retention. Reviews are designed to take students beyond memorization to application of critical content and concepts. And, they are easily 6/9/2015 8:00 AM 6/9/2015 3:00 PM implemented! icamp (Secondary) - It's All About the BLOG! It's all about the blog! Want to blog in your class but don't know where to start? Come learn about these 3 blogs: Kidblogs, Blogger and Weebly to decide which one will work best for you and your students. 6/9/2015 8:30 AM 6/9/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/9/2015 9:00 AM 6/9/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Need Engagement? Come learn how to use Nearpod, Socrative and Kahoot for formative assessment and to keep your students engaged in the classroom. 6/9/ :00 AM 6/9/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Intermediate SMART Notebook Learn how to use SMART Notebook to create your own lessons and record lessons for your students. 6/9/ :30 AM 6/9/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) Beginner Google Drive New to Google drive? Come learn about Google drive and how it really can benefit you and your students. 6/9/2015 1:00 PM 6/9/2015 2:00 PM 6/9/2015 1:00 PM 6/9/2015 2:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/10/2015 8:30 AM 6/10/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - KidBlogs Give your students a voice in the classroom and an opportunity to write with meaningful purpose and possibly a global audience. KidBlogs are safe, provide the teacher with control over what is posted, and will transform your writing instruction! 6/10/2015 8:30 AM 6/10/2015 9:30 AM Explore before Explain - Using Projects to Engage Physics Students Physics teachers will be introduced to projects that students can create in the Explore phase of the 5E lesson cycle. These projects are then used throughout the unit to reinforce content in areas such as Projectile Motion, Electricity, and more! 6/10/2015 9:00 AM 6/10/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Blogger Give your students a voice in the classroom and an opportunity to write with meaningful purpose and possibly a global audience. Bloggers are safe and will transform your writing instruction! 6/10/ :00 AM 6/10/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) Beginner Google Drive New to Google drive? Come learn about Google drive and how it really can benefit you and your students. 6/10/ :00 AM 6/10/ :30 PM icamp (Secondary) - Weebly Looking for something easy for your students to blog? Try Weebly - it is simple to get started, drag and drop capability to build a site, and students will love the results! 6/10/ :15 AM 6/10/ :15 PM 6/10/2015 1:00 PM 6/10/2015 2:00 PM presentation. Your students can connect with Apple TV just as easily, giving them the ability to share projects and other work on the big screen. Discover 6/11/2015 8:30 AM 6/11/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) Blended Learning Learn the ideas of blended learning and come up with a model that will work great in! Participants will learn why and how blended learning works and be provided with opportunities to brainstorm with others on creating a suitable blended learning environment! 6/11/2015 8:30 AM 6/11/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) Secrets of an ipad Whisperer Learn the latest tips and tricks on how to be more productive in the classroom. We will show you shortcuts, ways to customize your ipad. 6/11/2015 8:30 AM 6/11/2015 9:30 AM What's new in High School Math? Algebra 2 TEKS. Participants will leave the session with an increased knowledge of the New TEKS. 6/11/2015 8:30 AM 6/11/ :30 AM 6/11/2015 9:00 AM 6/11/ :00 AM 6/11/2015 9:00 AM 6/11/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary)Using ipads effectively in the classroom Just getting started with ipads in the classroom or need some classroom management tips? Come learn how to manage your ipads 6/11/2015 9:00 AM 6/11/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Intermediate SMART Notebook Learn how to use SMART Notebook to create your own lessons and record lessons for your students. 6/11/2015 9:30 AM 6/11/ :00 AM especially in the field of technology, so get ready to have some fun and learn about all of the bright shiny new websites, apps, and gadgets that are currently 6/11/ :00 AM 6/11/ :00 AM 6/11/ :00 AM 6/11/ :30 AM What's New in High School Math? Geometry TEKS. Participants will leave the session with an increased knowledge of the New TEKS. 6/11/ :30 PM 6/11/2015 3:30 PM 6/11/2015 1:00 PM 6/11/2015 2:00 PM 6/11/2015 1:00 PM 6/11/2015 2:00 PM 6/11/2015 1:00 PM 6/11/2015 2:30 PM 6/11/2015 1:00 PM 6/11/2015 3:00 PM presentation. Your students can connect with Apple TV just as easily, giving them the ability to share projects and other work on the big screen. Discover 6/11/2015 2:00 PM 6/11/2015 3:30 PM Aware: Data Reports for Beginners This session will introduce participants to the various data components of Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will explore basic data tools, quick views, and analysis. This training is designed for users that are new to Aware and those that need a refresher. 6/15/2015 8:00 AM 6/15/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/15/2015 8:30 AM 6/15/ :30 AM 6/15/2015 8:30 AM 6/15/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary)Using ipads effectively in the classroom Just getting started with ipads in the classroom or need some classroom management tips? Come learn how to manage your ipads. 6/15/2015 8:30 AM 6/15/ :00 AM OOD-(Houston Area Coop)-GT Update: "Unchained Brains" The learner will be able to utilize "out-of-the-box" thinking strategies to develop creative thinking skills in students. KidProv presents a day of energetic and interactive improvisational techniques designed to amplify students' creative and critical thinking skills. THIS SESSION IS NOT FOR INITIAL CORE 6/15/2015 8:30 AM 6/15/2015 4:00 PM CREDIT. PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR 30 CLOCK HOURS OF CORE GT TRAINING. 6/15/2015 9:00 AM 6/15/ :00 AM Aware: Data Reports for Advanced Users This session will introduce participants to advanced data components of Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will explore advanced data tools, edit reports, and filter data sets. This training is designed for experienced Aware users and those that need a refresher. 6/15/ :00 AM 6/15/ :30 AM Start Date / Time End Date / Time 6/15/ :00 AM 6/15/ :00 AM 1 of 11 6/15/ :00 AM 6/15/ :00 AM

2 icamp (Secondary) - It's All About the BLOG! It's all about the blog! Want to blog in your class but don't know where to start? Come learn about these 3 blogs - Kidblogs, Blogger and Weebly and decide which one will work best for you and your students. 6/15/ :00 AM 6/15/ :00 PM Aware: Test Creation and Online Testing This session will walk participants through test creation in Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will learn how to create a variety of test types including new tests, quick test keys, and utilizing shared tests. Participants will also explore the available test item banks in Aware. In addition, participants will learn how to set up an Aware test for online testing, including the steps that the students will take to access the test through the Student Portal. This training is designed for 6/15/2015 1:00 PM 6/15/2015 3:00 PM users that are new to Aware and those that need a refresher. icamp (Secondary) - Blogger Give your students a voice in the classroom and an opportunity to write with meaningful purpose and possibly a global audience. Bloggers are safe and will transform your writing instruction! 6/15/2015 1:00 PM 6/15/2015 2:00 PM 6/15/2015 1:00 PM 6/15/2015 2:00 PM 6/15/2015 1:00 PM 6/15/2015 2:30 PM icamp (Secondary) Secrets of an ipad Whisperer Learn the latest tips and tricks on how to be more productive in the classroom. We will show you shortcuts, ways to customize your ipad. 6/15/2015 1:00 PM 6/15/2015 2:00 PM icamp (Secondary)Using ipads effectively in the classroom Just getting started with ipads in the classroom or need some classroom management tips? Come learn how to manage your ipads. 6/15/2015 2:00 PM 6/15/2015 3:00 PM Aware: Test Creation and Online Testing This session will walk participants through test creation in Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will learn how to create a variety of test types including new tests, quick test keys, and utilizing shared tests. Participants will also explore the available test item banks in Aware. In addition, participants will learn how to set up an Aware test for online testing, including the steps that the students will take to access the test through the Student Portal. This training is designed for 6/16/2015 8:00 AM 6/16/ :00 AM users that are new to Aware and those that need a refresher. icamp (Secondary) - Need Engagement? Come learn how to use Nearpod, Socrative and Kahoot for formative assessment and to keep your students engaged in the classroom. 6/16/2015 8:30 AM 6/16/2015 9:30 AM OOD-(Houston Area Coop)-GT Update: "Unchained Brains" The learner will be able to utilize "out-of-the-box" thinking strategies to develop creative thinking skills in students. KidProv presents a day of energetic and interactive improvisational techniques designed to amplify students' creative and critical thinking skills. THIS SESSION IS NOT FOR INITIAL CORE 6/16/2015 8:30 AM 6/16/2015 4:00 PM CREDIT. PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR 30 CLOCK HOURS OF CORE GT TRAINING. icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for High School Math/Science 6/16/2015 9:00 AM 6/16/ :00 AM 6/16/2015 9:00 AM 6/16/ :00 AM 6/16/2015 9:00 AM 6/16/ :00 AM 6/16/2015 9:30 AM 6/16/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) Formative Assessment Inspire students with formative assessment using mobile devices, and virtual tools. Formative assessment provides teachers with meaningful feedback, allowing informed decision-making, which positively impacts instruction in the classroom. How can teachers seamlessly gather formative assessment data 6/16/2015 9:30 AM 6/16/ :30 PM using technology? Join us to find out! Preferred device: any device permitted. icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/16/ :00 AM 6/16/ :00 PM 6/16/ :00 AM 6/16/ :00 AM Aware: Data Reports for Beginners icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for Jr. High ELA/Social Studies This session will introduce participants to the various data components of Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will explore basic data tools, quick views, and analysis. This training is designed for users that are new to Aware and those that need a refresher. 6/16/2015 1:00 PM 6/16/2015 2:30 PM 6/16/2015 1:00 PM 6/16/2015 2:00 PM 6/16/2015 1:00 PM 6/16/2015 3:00 PM 6/16/2015 1:30 PM 6/16/2015 3:30 PM Aware: Data Reports for Advanced Users This session will introduce participants to advanced data components of Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will explore advanced data tools, edit reports, and filter data sets. This training is designed for experienced Aware users and those that need a refresher. 6/16/2015 2:30 PM 6/16/2015 4:00 PM Aware: Data Reports for Beginners This session will introduce participants to the various data components of Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will explore basic data tools, quick views, and analysis. This training is designed for users that are new to Aware and those that need a refresher. 6/17/2015 8:00 AM 6/17/2015 9:30 AM presentation. Your students can connect with Apple TV just as easily, giving them the ability to share projects and other work on the big screen. Discover 6/17/2015 8:30 AM 6/17/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/17/2015 8:30 AM 6/17/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for Jr. High Math/Science 6/17/2015 8:30 AM 6/17/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) Secrets of an ipad Whisperer Learn the latest tips and tricks on how to be more productive in the classroom. We will show you shortcuts, ways to customize your ipad. 6/17/2015 9:00 AM 6/17/ :00 PM Aware: Data Reports for Advanced Users This session will introduce participants to advanced data components of Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will explore advanced data tools, edit reports, and filter data sets. This training is designed for experienced Aware users and those that need a refresher. 6/17/ :00 AM 6/17/ :30 AM 6/17/ :00 AM 6/17/ :00 AM 6/17/ :00 AM 6/17/ :00 AM 6/17/ :30 AM 6/17/ :00 PM especially in the field of technology, so get ready to have some fun and learn about all of the bright shiny new websites, apps, and gadgets that are currently 6/17/ :00 AM 6/17/ :00 PM Aware: Test Creation and Online Testing This session will walk participants through test creation in Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will learn how to create a variety of test types including new tests, quick test keys, and utilizing shared tests. Participants will also explore the available test item banks in Aware. In addition, participants will learn how to set up an Aware test for online testing, including the steps that the students will take to access the test through the Student Portal. This training is designed for 6/17/2015 1:00 PM 6/17/2015 3:00 PM users that are new to Aware and those that need a refresher. 6/17/2015 1:00 PM 6/17/2015 2:30 PM 2 of 11

3 This session will walk participants through test creation in Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will learn how to create a variety of test types including new tests, Aware: Test Creation and Online Testing quick test keys, and utilizing shared tests. Participants will also explore the available test item banks in Aware. In addition, participants will learn how to set up an Aware test for online testing, including the steps that the students will take to access the test through the Student Portal. This training is designed for 6/18/2015 8:00 AM 6/18/ :00 AM users that are new to Aware and those that need a refresher. Secondary GT Mini-Conference The participant will be able to utilize differentiation strategies designed to maximize learning for gifted students. Participants will rotate through four different break-out sessions during the day. 6/18/2015 8:00 AM 6/18/2015 4:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/18/2015 9:00 AM 6/18/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) Blended Learning Learn the ideas of blended learning and come up with a model that will work great in! Participants will learn why and how blended learning works and be provided with opportunities to brainstorm with others on creating a suitable blended learning environment! 6/18/2015 9:00 AM 6/18/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) Using ipads Effectively in the Classroom Just getting started with ipads in the classroom or need some classroom management tips? Come learn how to manage your ipads 6/18/2015 9:00 AM 6/18/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) Secrets of an ipad Whisperer Learn the latest tips and tricks on how to be more productive in the classroom. We will show you shortcuts, ways to customize your ipad. 6/18/ :30 AM 6/18/ :30 AM Aware: Data Reports for Beginners This session will introduce participants to the various data components of Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will explore basic data tools, quick views, and analysis. This training is designed for users that are new to Aware and those that need a refresher. 6/18/2015 1:00 PM 6/18/2015 2:30 PM 6/18/2015 1:00 PM 6/18/2015 2:00 PM 6/18/2015 1:00 PM 6/18/2015 2:30 PM 6/18/2015 1:30 PM 6/18/2015 3:30 PM Aware: Data Reports for Advanced Users This session will introduce participants to advanced data components of Eduphoria: Aware. Participants will explore advanced data tools, edit reports, and filter data sets. This training is designed for experienced Aware users and those that need a refresher. 6/18/2015 2:30 PM 6/18/2015 4:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/22/2015 8:30 AM 6/22/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) Blended Learning Learn the ideas of blended learning and come up with a model that will work great in! Participants will learn why and how blended learning works and be provided with opportunities to brainstorm with others on creating a suitable blended learning environment! 6/22/2015 8:30 AM 6/22/2015 9:30 AM Probability in Geometry Participants will investigate Probability topics that are required by the implementation of the revised TEKS. Participants will leave the session with activities and ideas the engage learners in the Geometry classroom. 6/22/2015 8:30 AM 6/22/2015 3:30 PM TI-Nspire New Users Academy Participants will be able to perform basic procedures/operations on the TI Nspire handheld and find/use pre-written activities. 6/22/2015 8:30 AM 6/22/ :30 AM 6/22/2015 9:00 AM 6/22/ :30 AM 6/22/2015 9:00 AM 6/22/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Intermediate SMART Notebook Learn how to use SMART Notebook to create your own lessons and record lessons for your students. 6/22/ :00 AM 6/22/ :30 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 6/22/ :30 AM 6/22/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) Learn the magic of One Note OneNote is for more than taking notes. Come and learn how to set up notebooks and pages, use styles and tags, insert audio, video, tables, spreadsheets, and share OneNote pages and notebooks, and more. 6/22/ :00 AM 6/22/ :00 PM 6/22/2015 1:30 PM 6/22/2015 3:30 PM 6/22/2015 1:30 PM 6/22/2015 3:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/23/2015 8:30 AM 6/23/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for Jr. High ELA/Social Studies 6/23/2015 8:30 AM 6/23/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Need Engagement? Come learn how to use Nearpod, Socrative and Kahoot for formative assessment and to keep your students engaged in the classroom. 6/23/2015 9:00 AM 6/23/ :00 AM 6/23/2015 9:00 AM 6/23/ :30 AM especially in the field of technology, so get ready to have some fun and learn about all of the bright shiny new websites, apps, and gadgets that are currently 6/23/2015 9:00 AM 6/23/ :00 AM 6/23/2015 9:00 AM 6/23/ :00 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 6/23/ :30 AM 6/23/ :00 PM especially in the field of technology, so get ready to have some fun and learn about all of the bright shiny new websites, apps, and gadgets that are currently 6/23/2015 1:00 PM 6/23/2015 2:00 PM 6/23/2015 1:00 PM 6/23/2015 2:00 PM 6/23/2015 1:30 PM 6/23/2015 3:30 PM icamp (Secondary) Beginner Google Drive New to Google drive? Come learn about Google drive and how it really can benefit you and your students. 6/24/2015 8:30 AM 6/24/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) Learn the magic of One Note OneNote is for more than taking notes. Come and learn how to set up notebooks and pages, use styles and tags, insert audio, video, tables, spreadsheets, and share OneNote pages and notebooks, and more. 6/24/2015 8:30 AM 6/24/2015 9:30 AM 6/24/ :00 AM 6/24/ :30 AM 6/24/ :00 AM 6/24/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/24/2015 1:00 PM 6/24/2015 3:00 PM 6/24/2015 1:00 PM 6/24/2015 2:00 PM 6/24/2015 2:00 PM 6/24/2015 3:00 PM 6/25/2015 8:30 AM 6/25/2015 9:30 AM 3 of 11

4 6/25/2015 8:30 AM 6/25/2015 9:30 AM 6/25/ :00 AM 6/25/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 6/25/2015 1:00 PM 6/25/2015 3:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - KidBlogs Give your students a voice in the classroom and an opportunity to write with meaningful purpose and possibly a global audience. KidBlogs are safe, provide the teacher with control over what is posted, and will transform your writing instruction! 6/25/2015 1:00 PM 6/25/2015 2:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Blogger Give your students a voice in the classroom and an opportunity to write with meaningful purpose and possibly a global audience. Bloggers are safe and will transform your writing instruction! 6/25/2015 2:00 PM 6/25/2015 3:00 PM 7/6/2015 8:30 AM 7/6/ :00 AM 7/6/2015 8:30 AM 7/6/ :00 AM Tips, Tools and Techniques for Staff Developers (Level 1) (2-day) Participants will be able to learn the attributes of standards-based staff development, discuss models of staff development, study characteristics of adult learners, participate in processes that model effective staff development, and recognize tips and tools which promote high quality staff development. 7/6/2015 8:30 AM 7/7/2015 3:30 PM icamp (Secondary) - Weebly Looking for something easy for your students to blog? Try Weebly - it is simple to get started, drag and drop capability to build a site, and students will love the results! 7/6/2015 9:00 AM 7/6/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/6/ :00 AM 7/6/ :00 PM 7/6/ :00 AM 7/6/ :30 AM presentation. Your students can connect with Apple TV just as easily, giving them the ability to share projects and other work on the big screen. Discover 7/6/2015 1:00 PM 7/6/2015 2:00 PM 7/6/2015 1:00 PM 7/6/2015 3:00 PM 7/6/2015 1:00 PM 7/6/2015 2:00 PM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/6/2015 1:00 PM 7/6/2015 2:30 PM 7/6/2015 1:00 PM 7/6/2015 2:00 PM 7/7/2015 8:30 AM 7/7/ :00 AM 7/7/2015 8:30 AM 7/7/ :00 AM 7/7/2015 9:00 AM 7/7/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/7/ :00 AM 7/7/ :00 PM 7/7/ :00 AM 7/7/ :30 AM presentation. Your students can connect with Apple TV just as easily, giving them the ability to share projects and other work on the big screen. Discover 7/7/2015 1:00 PM 7/7/2015 2:00 PM 7/7/2015 1:00 PM 7/7/2015 3:00 PM 7/7/2015 1:00 PM 7/7/2015 2:00 PM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/7/2015 1:00 PM 7/7/2015 2:30 PM 7/7/2015 1:00 PM 7/7/2015 2:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for High School Math/Science 7/8/2015 8:30 AM 7/8/2015 9:30 AM 7/8/2015 8:30 AM 7/8/ :00 AM Proportionality Participants will experience activities that build student understanding for the Proportionality TEKS strand. 7/8/2015 8:30 AM 7/8/2015 3:30 PM Tips, Tools & Techniques for Staff Developers II This is a one-day follow-up to "Tips and Tools for Staff Developers I." A 1-day follow-up experience that takes learning to the implementation level. Please bring ideas or materials for an upcoming meeting/professional learning you are planning. 7/8/2015 8:30 AM 7/8/2015 3:30 PM icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for High School ELA/Social Studies 7/8/2015 9:30 AM 7/8/ :30 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/8/ :30 AM 7/8/ :00 PM 7/8/2015 1:00 PM 7/8/2015 3:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - It's All About the BLOG! It's all about the blog! Want to blog in your class but don't know where to start? Come learn about these 3 blogs - Kidblogs, Blogger and Weebly and decide which one will work best for you and your students. 7/9/2015 8:30 AM 7/9/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/9/2015 9:00 AM 7/9/ :00 AM Secondary ELA: Book Study Discussion This optional, face-to-face session is designed for any participant of the summer book studies to come and discuss common themes within their books. The summer book studies include Revisions Decisions by Jeff Anderson, Read, Write, Teach by Linda Rief, Misreading Masculinity by Thomas Newkirk, Reading Ladders by Teri Lesesne, and In the Best Interests of Students by Kelly Gallagher. If interested in participating in a book study, please sign up for that 7/9/2015 9:00 AM 7/9/ :00 AM session in Eduphoria. icamp (Secondary) - Need Engagement? Come learn how to use Nearpod, Socrative and Kahoot for formative assessment and to keep your students engaged in the classroom. 7/9/ :00 AM 7/9/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Intermediate SMART Notebook Learn how to use SMART Notebook to create your own lessons and record lessons for your students. 7/9/ :30 AM 7/9/ :00 PM 4 of 11

5 icamp (Secondary) Beginner Google Drive New to Google drive? Come learn about Google drive and how it really can benefit you and your students. 7/9/2015 1:00 PM 7/9/2015 2:30 PM 7/9/2015 1:00 PM 7/9/2015 2:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/13/2015 8:30 AM 7/13/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - It's All About the BLOG! It's all about the blog! Want to blog in your class but don't know where to start? Come learn about these 3 blogs - Kidblogs, Blogger and Weebly and decide which one will work best for you and your students. 7/13/2015 8:30 AM 7/13/2015 9:30 AM Math Content Focus - Expressions, Equations, and Relationships (Day 1 of 2) Participants will experience activities that build student understanding for the expressions, equations, and relationships TEKS strand. 7/13/2015 8:30 AM 7/13/2015 3:30 PM icamp (Secondary) - KidBlogs Give your students a voice in the classroom and an opportunity to write with meaningful purpose and possibly a global audience. KidBlogs are safe, provide the teacher with control over what is posted, and will transform your writing instruction! 7/13/ :00 AM 7/13/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Blogger Give your students a voice in the classroom and an opportunity to write with meaningful purpose and possibly a global audience. Bloggers are safe and will transform your writing instruction! 7/13/ :00 AM 7/13/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) Beginner Google Drive New to Google drive? Come learn about Google drive and how it really can benefit you and your students. 7/13/ :00 AM 7/13/ :30 PM icamp (Secondary) - Weebly Looking for something easy for your students to blog? Try Weebly - it is simple to get started, drag and drop capability to build a site, and students will love the results! 7/13/2015 1:00 PM 7/13/2015 2:00 PM 7/13/2015 1:00 PM 7/13/2015 2:30 PM 7/14/2015 8:30 AM 7/14/ :00 AM 7/14/2015 8:30 AM 7/14/ :00 AM Math Content Focus - Expressions, Equations, and Relationships (Day 2 of 2) Participants will experience activities that build student understanding for the expressions, equations, and relationships TEKS strand. 7/14/2015 8:30 AM 7/14/2015 3:30 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/14/ :00 AM 7/14/ :00 PM 7/14/ :00 AM 7/14/ :30 AM Engaging Students in the Chemistry Classroom TLW investigate various activities for engaging students in the Chemistry classroom, including: Socrative, Augmented Reality (4d), QR codes, Plickers, board games for unit review, Kahoot and teaching Stoichiometry w. recipes. *BYOD-bring your own device is encouraged* 7/14/2015 1:00 PM 7/14/2015 4:00 PM presentation. Your students can connect with Apple TV just as easily, giving them the ability to share projects and other work on the big screen. Discover 7/14/2015 1:00 PM 7/14/2015 2:00 PM 7/14/2015 1:00 PM 7/14/2015 2:00 PM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/14/2015 1:00 PM 7/14/2015 2:30 PM 7/14/2015 1:00 PM 7/14/2015 2:00 PM 7/14/2015 1:30 PM 7/14/2015 3:30 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/15/2015 8:30 AM 7/15/ :30 AM 7/15/2015 9:00 AM 7/15/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Intermediate SMART Notebook Learn how to use SMART Notebook to create your own lessons and record lessons for your students. 7/15/ :00 AM 7/15/ :30 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/15/ :30 AM 7/15/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) Learn the magic of One Note OneNote is for more than taking notes. Come and learn how to set up notebooks and pages, use styles and tags, insert audio, video, tables, spreadsheets, and share OneNote pages and notebooks, and more. 7/15/ :00 AM 7/15/ :00 PM 7/15/2015 1:00 PM 7/15/2015 3:00 PM 7/15/2015 1:30 PM 7/15/2015 3:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/16/2015 8:30 AM 7/16/ :30 AM 7/16/2015 8:30 AM 7/16/ :30 AM Proportionality Participants will experience activities that build student understanding for the Proportionality TEKS strand. 7/16/2015 8:30 AM 7/16/2015 3:30 PM icamp (Secondary) - Need Engagement? Come learn how to use Nearpod, Socrative and Kahoot for formative assessment and to keep your students engaged in the classroom. 7/16/2015 9:00 AM 7/16/ :00 AM 7/16/2015 9:00 AM 7/16/ :30 AM especially in the field of technology, so get ready to have some fun and learn about all of the bright shiny new websites, apps, and gadgets that are currently 7/16/2015 9:00 AM 7/16/ :00 AM 7/16/2015 9:00 AM 7/16/ :00 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/16/ :30 AM 7/16/ :00 PM 7/16/2015 1:00 PM 7/16/2015 2:00 PM icamp (Secondary)Using ipads effectively in the classroom Just getting started with ipads in the classroom or need some classroom management tips? Come learn how to manage your ipads 7/16/2015 1:00 PM 7/16/2015 2:30 PM presentation. Your students can connect with Apple TV just as easily, giving them the ability to share projects and other work on the big screen. Discover 7/20/2015 8:30 AM 7/20/2015 9:30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/20/2015 8:30 AM 7/20/ :30 AM Project CRISS - (3-Days) The learner will be able to investigate and actively engage in research-based instructional strategies that are designed to enable students to become independent learners. 6 GT Credits on Day 3 7/20/2015 8:30 AM 7/20/2015 4:00 PM Secondary ELA - Strategies and Structures for Skills-Based Instruction in High School This one day session is designed to assist high school English teachers in creating classrooms full of motivated learners. This training will provide a foundation in establishing classroom structures that support deep and extended student inquiry and strategies to push critical thinking, both of which lead to engaged, motivated students. Participants in this session are highly encouraged to attend the Literary Summit to continue their learning. 7/20/2015 8:30 AM 7/20/2015 4:00 PM icamp (Secondary) Secrets of an ipad Whisperer Learn the latest tips and tricks on how to be more productive in the classroom. We will show you shortcuts, ways to customize your ipad. 7/20/2015 9:00 AM 7/20/ :00 AM 5 of 11

6 Secondary ELA - Literacy Summit (3-Days) 7/20/ :00 AM 7/20/ :00 AM 7/20/ :00 AM 7/20/ :00 AM especially in the field of technology, so get ready to have some fun and learn about all of the bright shiny new websites, apps, and gadgets that are currently 7/20/ :00 AM 7/20/ :00 PM 7/20/ :00 AM 7/20/ :30 PM 7/20/2015 1:00 PM 7/20/2015 2:30 PM 7/21/2015 8:30 AM 7/21/ :00 AM 7/21/2015 8:30 AM 7/21/ :00 AM This three-day conference allows participants to choose sessions and topics of interest to further their understanding of skills-based instruction at the secondary level. Out of district keynote speakers, current classroom teachers, and instructional coaches will present sessions on a variety of topics such as (but not limited to): skills-based instruction, conferring, assessment, reader s/writer s notebooks, reading strategies, writing strategies, etc. This conference is designed to meet the needs of all learners with sessions for various levels of experience in workshop and language arts. 7/21/2015 8:30 AM 7/23/2015 4:00 PM 7/21/2015 9:00 AM 7/21/ :30 AM Utilizing Interactive Demos and Critical Thinking Activities in Physics In this session we will present and discuss different teaching strategies that encourage student engagement and critical thinking including interactive demonstrations, warm up activities, reviewing strategies and assignments that require students to apply their understandings. 7/21/2015 9:00 AM 7/21/ :00 PM 7/21/ :00 AM 7/21/ :00 PM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/21/ :30 AM 7/21/ :00 PM presentation. Your students can connect with Apple TV just as easily, giving them the ability to share projects and other work on the big screen. Discover 7/21/2015 1:00 PM 7/21/2015 2:00 PM icamp (Secondary) Secrets of an ipad Whisperer Learn the latest tips and tricks on how to be more productive in the classroom. We will show you shortcuts, ways to customize your ipad. 7/21/2015 1:00 PM 7/21/2015 2:00 PM 7/22/2015 8:30 AM 7/22/2015 9:30 AM 7/22/2015 8:30 AM 7/22/2015 9:30 AM Project CRISS - (3-Days) The learner will be able to investigate and actively engage in research-based instructional strategies that are designed to enable students to become independent learners. 6 GT Credits on Day 3 7/22/2015 8:30 AM 7/22/2015 4:00 PM 7/22/ :00 AM 7/22/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) Learn the magic of One Note OneNote is for more than taking notes. Come and learn how to set up notebooks and pages, use styles and tags, insert audio, video, tables, spreadsheets, and share OneNote pages and notebooks, and more. 7/22/ :00 AM 7/22/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/22/2015 1:00 PM 7/22/2015 3:00 PM 7/22/2015 1:00 PM 7/22/2015 3:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for High School Math/Science 7/23/2015 8:30 AM 7/23/2015 9:30 AM 7/23/2015 8:30 AM 7/23/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for High School ELA/Social Studies 7/23/2015 9:30 AM 7/23/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Canvas Apps for Jr. High ELA/Social Studies 7/23/2015 9:30 AM 7/23/ :30 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/23/ :30 AM 7/23/ :00 PM 7/23/2015 1:00 PM 7/23/2015 3:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/27/2015 8:30 AM 7/27/ :30 AM 7/27/2015 8:30 AM 7/27/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Need Engagement? Come learn how to use Nearpod, Socrative and Kahoot for formative assessment and to keep your students engaged in the classroom. 7/27/2015 9:00 AM 7/27/ :00 AM 7/27/2015 9:00 AM 7/27/ :30 AM especially in the field of technology, so get ready to have some fun and learn about all of the bright shiny new websites, apps, and gadgets that are currently 7/27/2015 9:00 AM 7/27/ :00 AM 7/27/ :00 AM 7/27/ :00 PM 7/27/2015 1:00 PM 7/27/2015 2:00 PM icamp (Secondary)Using ipads effectively in the classroom Just getting started with ipads in the classroom or need some classroom management tips? Come learn how to manage your ipads 7/27/2015 1:00 PM 7/27/2015 2:30 PM 6 of 11

7 Cooperative Tolerant Classroom Training The teacher will learn how to incorporate the interactive student notebook and active learning strategies into their instruction and how to organize their classroom for efficient student collaboration. 7/28/2015 8:30 AM 7/28/2015 3:30 PM Participants will engage in discussion about formative and summative assessment, grading practices, and how those practices reflect students' mastery of Secondary ELA - What Does the Grade Say? Assessing Proficiency with Standards-Based Rubrics the standards. Participants will see models of sample rubrics and go through the process of creating standards based rubrics that assess skill proficiency (2-Day Training) using grade level content standards. 7/28/2015 8:30 AM 7/29/2015 4:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/28/2015 9:00 AM 7/28/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Need Engagement? Come learn how to use Nearpod, Socrative and Kahoot for formative assessment and to keep your students engaged in the classroom. 7/28/ :00 AM 7/28/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Intermediate SMART Notebook Learn how to use SMART Notebook to create your own lessons and record lessons for your students. 7/28/ :30 AM 7/28/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary) Beginner Google Drive New to Google drive? Come learn about Google drive and how it really can benefit you and your students. 7/28/2015 1:00 PM 7/28/2015 2:30 PM 7/28/2015 1:00 PM 7/28/2015 2:00 PM Vernier workshop for High School Science teachers Learn how to utilize the Vernier LabQuest and several commonly used probeware for hands-on labs. This 3 hour workshop will be a mix of instructor-led teaching and hands-on exploration of Vernier devices. Learn how to set up, utilize and troubleshoot the devices as well as extracting data for extended data 7/28/2015 1:00 PM 7/28/2015 4:00 PM analysis. PreAP- Making the Connections in Secondary Science Participants will identify the instructional differences needed between academic and pre-ap science courses. Rigor and relevance of content will be discussed. Strategies to be used with pre-ap learners will be shared and modeled. 7/29/2015 8:00 AM 7/29/ :00 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/29/2015 8:30 AM 7/29/ :30 AM 7/29/2015 8:30 AM 7/29/ :30 AM 7/29/2015 9:00 AM 7/29/ :30 AM especially in the field of technology, so get ready to have some fun and learn about all of the bright shiny new websites, apps, and gadgets that are currently 7/29/2015 9:00 AM 7/29/ :00 AM 7/29/2015 9:00 AM 7/29/ :00 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/29/ :30 AM 7/29/ :00 PM icamp (Secondary)Using ipads effectively in the classroom Just getting started with ipads in the classroom or need some classroom management tips? Come learn how to manage your ipads 7/29/2015 1:00 PM 7/29/2015 2:30 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 7/30/2015 8:30 AM 7/30/ :30 AM 7/30/2015 8:30 AM 7/30/ :30 AM 7/30/2015 9:00 AM 7/30/ :30 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 7/30/ :30 AM 7/30/ :00 PM 7/30/ :30 AM 7/30/ :00 PM 7/30/2015 1:00 PM 7/30/2015 3:00 PM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 8/3/2015 8:30 AM 8/3/ :30 AM 8/3/2015 8:30 AM 8/3/ :30 AM Secondary ELA - College Board: Inquiry-Based Close Reading This workshop is created and presented by a College Board certified trainer and provides high school teachers with the skills to facilitate inquiry-based practices through close reading as well as questioning strategies to promote critical thinking. The workshop teaches participants classroom strategies that guide students to ask and generate questions, develop the ability to engage any text, and document their own thinking while reading. 8/3/2015 8:30 AM 8/3/2015 4:00 PM TI-Nspire New Users Academy Participants will be able to perform basic procedures/operations on the TI Nspire handheld and find/use pre-written activities. 8/3/2015 8:30 AM 8/3/ :30 AM What's new in High School Math? Algebra 1 TEKS. Participants will leave the session with an increased knowledge of the New TEKS. 8/3/2015 8:30 AM 8/3/ :30 AM What's new in High School Math? Algebra 2 TEKS. Participants will leave the session with an increased knowledge of the New TEKS. 8/3/2015 8:30 AM 8/3/ :30 AM 8/3/2015 9:00 AM 8/3/ :30 AM I Infuse the technology components into your lessons so that they are engaging for your students. Please bring lessons 8/3/ :30 AM 8/3/ :00 PM What's new in High School Math? Algebra 1 What's new in High School Math? Geometry TEKS. Participants will leave the session TEKS. Participants will leave the session with an increased knowledge of the New TEKS. 8/3/ :30 PM 8/3/2015 3:30 PM 8/3/ :30 PM 8/3/2015 3:30 PM 8/3/2015 1:00 PM 8/3/2015 3:00 PM Math Lab: Puzzling Out Math Lab Participants who are new to teaching Math Lab will learn about different components involved in successfully instructing diverse students in a Math Lab setting. Teachers will look at different ways to choose curriculum and structure their classroom so that all students learn at high levels. 8/4/2015 8:00 AM 8/4/ :30 AM icamp (Secondary) - Beginner Canvas Come learn about Canvas and start building your course for next year. This is a hands-on session. 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/4/ :30 AM 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/14/ :30 AM Nature and Needs of the Gifted for Secondary Teachers The learner will be able to identify the unique characteristics and educational needs of gifted learners. Fulfills six-hours of GT core training in the area of Nature and Needs. Core credit ONLY; not available for GT update. Presenter: Judy O'Neal 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/4/2015 4:00 PM OOL/ELL Summit - s3strategies: Engaging ESL Strategies for High School Science National presenter, Marianne Dobrovolny, will provide participants with instructional strategies for listening, speaking, reading, and writing and with best practices for teaching and working with ELLs. Participants will learn to how to use strategies in specific content area classrooms to support ELLs success. 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/4/ :30 AM OOL/ELL Summit - s3strategies: Engaging ESL Strategies for Junior High Science OOL/ELL Summit - Secondary ESL Sheltered Writing Strategies with Meredith Alvaro OOL/ELL Summit - Strengthen your Student s Learning by Using the Latest Brain Research National presenter, Tobi McMillan will provide participants with instructional strategies for listening, speaking, reading, and writing and with best practices for teaching and working with ELLs. Participants will learn to how to use strategies in specific content area classrooms to support ELLs success. National presenter, Meredith Alvaro, will share engaging and effective sheltered instruction writing strategies for supporting ELLs of varying linguistic proficiency levels. National presenter, Lilly Arden Stevens, will show brain compatible teaching strategies for supporting ELLs for varying linguistic proficiency levels within the content areas. 7 of 11 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/4/ :30 AM 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/4/ :30 AM 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/4/ :30 AM

8 Secondary ELA: College Board: Argumentation and the Writing Process Special Education Summer Blitz - Opening Session - What is Expected from the General Education Teacher in an ARD Meeting This one-day workshop, created and presented by a College Board certified trainer, helps English teachers address a challenge facing many students: how to develop a logical and effective argument. The workshop offers instructional strategies to help students discover and work with the elements of argumentation. Topics addressed in the workshop include analyzing texts and constructing arguments, and the assessment of written performance. This session will inform general education teachers about roles and responsibilities with regard to students receiving special education services in the general education classroom. General education teachers will have a better understanding of how to participate in an ARD meeting. Special Education Summer Blitz - A Guide to Understanding and Managing Behaviors of Students Participants will gain knowledge regarding the function of typical ASD behaviors and methods to address those behaviors. A document for future reference Who Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be provided. Participants will learn the difference between accommodations and modifications. Teachers will be able to determine and make distinctions between accommodations and modifications. Special Education Summer Blitz - Assistive Technology for Communication and Classroom Participation: Low-Tech to High-Tech Special Education Summer Blitz - Behavior and Social Skills for Students With Autism Special Education Summer Blitz - Don't Just Say It, Play It! Special Education Summer Blitz - General Education Teachers: Why You Need to Know About Special Education Special Education Summer Blitz - Special Education, 504 & Dyslexia Special Education Summer Blitz - Teaching with the Brain in Mind Special Education Summer Blitz - When Students Struggle to Learn, When is it a Learning Disability? OOL/ELL Summit - s3strategies: Engaging ESL Strategies for High School Social Studies OOL/ELL Summit - Strengthen your Student s Learning by Using the Latest Brain Research Special Education Summer Blitz - Assistive Technology for Communication and Classroom Participation: Low-Teach to High-Tech Participants will receive an overview of Low-Tech to High-Tech assistive technology tools to get students communicating and participating throughout the school day. This session will highlight a variety of tools, programs, activities and devices, as well as ipad Apps, that are readily available and user friendly. Participants will learn how to successfully integrate behavior management strategies and social skills instruction into their classroom. Designed for the General Ed teacher to incoroporate strategies and social skills instruction into their planning. Interactive activities to promote language development in an inclusive early childhood setting. Participants will acquire ideas to implement on the first day of school. The learner will be provided with a brief overview of special education law and procedures. The attorney will highlight information that will help teachers understand special education and the legal process. Participants will learn the dyslexia referral process as it relates to Special Education and RtI and clarify who serves the student. Participants will learn about the connections between Special Education and RtI. Through direct instruction, modeling of concepts and engaging activities, participants will communicate how emotion, environment and brain compatible lesson planning drives a successful lesson. Teachers will be able to take strategies back to the classroom to engage students. What is a learning disability? We will examine facets of cognitive functioning and how deficits impact academic learning. This session will offer an introduction to recommendations for remediation teachers. National presenters Sherry Owens, will provide participants with instructional strategies for listening, speaking, reading, and writing and with best practices for teaching and working with ELLs. Participants will learn to how to use strategies in specific content area classrooms to support ELLs success. National presenter, Lilly Arden Stevens, will show brain compatible teaching strategies for supporting ELLs for varying linguistic proficiency levels within the content areas. Participants will learn the difference between accommodations and modifications. Teachers will be able to determine and make distinctions between accommodations and modifications. Participants will receive an overview of Low-Tech to High-Tech assistive technology tools to get students communicating and participating throughout the school day. This session will highlight a variety of tools, programs, activities and devices, as well as ipad Apps, that are readily available and user friendly. 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/4/2015 4:00 PM 8/4/2015 8:30 AM 8/4/2015 9:45 AM 8/4/2015 9:00 AM 8/4/ :30 AM 8/4/ :30 PM 8/4/2015 3:30 PM 8/4/ :30 PM 8/4/2015 3:30 PM Special Education Summer Blitz - Behavior and Social Skills for Students With Autism Participants will learn how to successfully integrate behavior management strategies and social skills instruction into their classroom. Designed for the General Ed teacher to incorporate strategies and social skills instruction into their planning. Special Education Summer Blitz - Don't Just Say It, Play It! Interactive activities to promote language development in an inclusive early childhood setting. Participants will acquire ideas to implement on the first day of school. Special Education Summer Blitz - FYI About RtI: What Classroom Teachers Need to Know Participants will be provided an overview of the RtI process for general education teachers. Participants will have a better understanding of the RtI process. Special Education Summer Blitz - Strategies to Improve Behavior in the Classroom Special Education Summer Blitz - Student Anxiety, A Two Part Series; Day 1 - How it Impacts Classroom Behavior and Academic Performance Special Education Summer Blitz - Teaching with the Brain in Mind Special Education Summer Blitz - The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Special Education Special Education Summer Blitz - Assistive Technology for Communication and Classroom Participation: Low-Tech to High-Tech Teachers will learn strategies that they can use in the classroom to improve behavior. We will cover collecting data, function of behaviors, and academic accommodations that can impact behavior. In schools, we are seeing more and more students who suffer from anxiety. Anxiety in children can be similar or different than anxiety in adults. Learn about different anxiety states and disorders commonly seen in children and how anxiety impacts students at school. We will discuss how anxiety can be misperceived as other behavioral conditions. Through direct instruction, modeling of concepts and engaging activities, participants will communicate how emotion, environment and brain compatible lesson planning drives a successful lesson. Teachers will be able to take strategies back to the classroom to engage students. Participants will receive a summary of the ARD process, the IEP process and services provided to students with disabilities. Teachers will have a better understanding of Special Education. Participants will learn the difference between accommodations and modifications. Teachers will be able to determine and make distinctions between accommodations and modifications. Participants will receive an overview of Low-Tech to High-Tech assistive technology tools to get students communicating and participating throughout the school day. This session will highlight a variety of tools, programs, activities and devices, as well as ipad Apps, that are readily available and user friendly. 8/4/2015 1:00 PM 8/4/2015 3:00 PM Special Education Summer Blitz - Behavior and Social Skills for Students With Autism Participants will learn how to successfully integrate behavior management strategies and social skills instruction into their classroom. Designed for the General Ed teacher to incorporate strategies and social skills instruction into their planning. Special Education Summer Blitz - Don't Just Say It, Play It! Interactive activities to promote language development in an inclusive early childhood setting. Participants will acquire ideas to implement on the first day of school. Special Education Summer Blitz - FYI About RtI: What Classroom Teachers Need to Know Participants will be provided an overview of the RtI process for general education teachers. Participants will have a better understanding of the RtI process. Special Education Summer Blitz - Strategies to Improve Behavior in the Classroom Special Education Summer Blitz - Teaching with the Brain in Mind Special Education Summer Blitz - Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Special Education Special Education Summer Blitz: Student Anxiety, A Two Part Series; Day 1 - How it Impacts Classroom Behavior and Academic Performance Special Education Summer Blitz - Assistive Tech for Communication and Classroom Participation: Low Tech to High Tech Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners for Secondary Teachers Teachers will learn strategies that they can use in the classroom to improve behavior. We will cover collecting data, function of behaviors, and academic accommodations that can impact behavior. Through direct instruction, modeling of concepts and engaging activities, participants will communicate how emotion, environment and brain compatible lesson planning drives a successful lesson. Teachers will be able to take strategies back to the classroom to engage students. Participants will receive a summary of the ARD process, IEP process and services provided to students with disabilities. Teachers will have a better understanding of Special Education. In schools, we are seeing more and more students who suffer from anxiety. Anxiety in children can be similar or different than anxiety in adults. Learn about different anxiety states and disorders commonly seen in children and how anxiety impacts students at school. We will discuss how anxiety can be misperceived as other behavioral conditions. Overview of Low-Tech to High-Tech assistive technology tools to get students communicating and participating throughout the school day. This session will highlight a variety of tools, programs, activities and devices, as well as ipad Apps, that are readily available and user friendly? The learner will be able to develop lessons for gifted students that include differentiation strategies such as tiered assignments, centers, curriculum compacting and independent research. Fulfills six-hours of GT core training in area of Differentiating Curriculum. May count as GT update for GT teachers who have completed the 30 hour certificate period. Presenter: Laurie Westphal 8 of 11 8/5/2015 8:30 AM 8/5/2015 4:00 PM