Summer 2018 An Introduction to Conroe ISD The Woodlands High School 6101 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381
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Monday, July 30, 2018 Day One 7 AM - 8 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast and Vendor Fair 8 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome Dr. Curtis Null, Superintendent The Woodlands High School Auditorium 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM Concurrent Sessions 11:45 AM - 1 PM Lunch with Principals The Woodlands High School Gym 1 PM - 4 PM Concurrent Sessions Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Day Two 7:30 AM - 8 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 8 AM - 11 AM Concurrent Sessions 11 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch on your own 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Concurrent Sessions Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Day Three 7:30 AM - 8 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 8 AM - 11 AM Concurrent Sessions 11 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch on your own 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Concurrent Sessions An Introduction to Conroe ISD Location: The Woodlands High School 6101 Research Forest Dr., The Woodlands, TX An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 3
PARKING AVAILABLE The Woodlands High School Maps THE WOODLANDS HIGH SCHOOL 6101 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 936.709.1200 The Woodlands High School is West of I-45 on Research Forest Drive LIMITED PARKING AVAILABLE DUE TO BAND PRACTICE PARKING PARKING AVAILABLE PARKING PARKING AVAILABLE PARKING AVAILABLE Our sincere thanks to The Woodlands High School administrative team and staff for their cooperation and support in making this professional learning opportunity a success.
Showcase Cafeteria Presenter Check - In Room #138 Presenter Hospitality Room #141 3 HOUR SESSIONS FOR ELEMENTARY LANG ARTS (MON), CTE (MON), PRE-K (MON), HEALTH/PE (TUES), SECONDARY LANG ARTS (TUES), AND MATH (TUES) WILL BE HELD IN THIS AREA Art Choir LGI 3 HOUR FINE ARTS SESSION (TUES) ROOM #139 Library Vendor Fair Orchestra SPED EVAL STAFF (M/T/W) Library Vendor Registration Front Office The Woodlands High School GYM HALLWAY ACCESS TO DANCE ROOM AND LUNCHEON DANCE ROOM CAN BE ACCESSED FROM EITHER THE GYM HALLWAY OR FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING Dance Room An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 5
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CISD Training for New Nurses Monday, July 30, 2018 - Day One The Woodlands High School 7 AM - 8 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast and Vendor Fair 8 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome - Dr. Curtis Null, Superintendent - Auditorium The Woodlands High School Clinic & Conference Room 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Services Policies and Procedures Session I 11:45 AM - 1 PM Lunch with Principals (TWHS Gym) 1 PM - 4 PM Health Services Policies and Procedures Session II Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - Day Two C&I Medium Conference Room - Central Administration Building 8 AM - 11 AM eschoolplus Orientation 11 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch on your own 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Canvas, Eduphoria, Outlook, ViewIt Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - Day Three C&I Medium Conference Room - Central Administration Building 8 AM - 11 AM Vision Screening Certification 11 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch on your own 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Hearing Screening Certification An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 8
CISD Training for Diagnosticians, LSSPs, & SLPs Monday, July 30, 2018 - Day One The Woodlands High School - Library 7 AM - 8 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast and Vendor Fair 8 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome - Dr. Curtis Null, Superintendent - Auditorium 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM Special Education Evaluators Policy & Procedures Session I 11:45 AM - 1 PM Lunch with Principals (TWHS Gym) 1 PM - 4 PM Special Education Evaluators Policy & Procedures Session II Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - Day Two The Woodlands High School - Library 8 AM - 11 AM Technology Training eschool, View-It, Eduphoria, Frontline, Outlook 11 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch on your own 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Timelines, Levels of Support, Procedural Safeguards, and COSFs Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - Day Three The Woodlands High School Library 8 AM - 11 AM esped 11 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch on your own 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM esped 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Mentor Meeting Learning Knows No Bounds An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 9
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PATHS Novice Teachers* Required Sessions to Attend Content Sessions (You are required to attend the session(s) for the content(s) you teach. Teachers that are self-contained for grades K, 1, and 2 will attend all four content areas.) Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)** NTA (Novice Teacher Academy) Highly Recommended Sessions Sessions titled PBIS Conroe ISD Showcase New to CISD Required Sessions to Attend Content Sessions (You are required to attend the session(s) for the content(s) you teach. Teachers that are self-contained for grades K, 1, and 2 will attend all four content areas.) Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)** Highly Recommended Sessions Sessions titled PBIS Conroe ISD Showcase *Novice indicates individuals who are new to a full-time teaching position. ** Please Note: T-TESS is a required session for all teachers with 0 yrs. experience and teachers who do not have a T-TESS certificate of previous training attendance. NORMS FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 10
Session Time Frames A M SESSION choices 3 hour content area session ~90 minute session ~90 minute session ~60 minute session ~60 minute session ~60 minute session Lunch PM SESSION choices 3 hour content area session ~90 minute session ~90 minute session ~60 minute session ~60 minute session ~60 minute session 90 and 60 minutes are approximate times. See session details for exact times! During a morning/afternoon, you could attend One three hour session (content sessions) or Two 90 minute sessions or One 90 minute session & One 60 minute session & Visit the Showcase between sessions or Three 60 minute sessions So many choices!!! Don t forget about our Instructional Located in the Cafeteria Open ALL THREE DAYS! Check brochure for LIVE demonstration times! An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 11
CISD SHOWCASE #introtocisd The CISD Showcase is an opportunity to visit a live CISD classroom! Come see our recommendations for classroom set up as well as our best practices live in action. The Showcase is located in the Cafeteria and will be open all three days. SHOWCASE HOURS: Monday 8:45 AM - 4 PM Tuesday 8 AM - 3:30 PM Wednesday 8 AM - 2pm Classrooms are divided by Secondary, Elementary, and Special Education. We encourage you to walk through ALL of the rooms, regardless of what you teach. You will see examples of classroom management structures, get some great ideas for your classroom, observe lessons and demonstrations, and even get to hear words of wisdom from our own CISD students. Take pictures to preserve the experience and reference at a later date! Visit the various tables dedicated to our specialty areas to increase your knowledge about ALL that CISD has to offer to grow the whole child. Helpful Hints for the Showcase Download a QR Code Reader on your phone or tablet before you visit the Showcase. Take a pair of complimentary earbuds as you enter the Showcase. Take-away cards are available in all areas to add to the direction card you have in your bag. Write your name on the back of your tickets and drop them in the Win Me envelopes of your choice to win the display/material. You may drop them in any envelope you choose! Prizes will be drawn @ 3:30 PM on Wednesday!!! You must be present to win. An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 12
SHOWCASE LIVE DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Grade Level Topic Department Time Grade Level Topic Department Time Grade Level Topic Department Time 9:00AM Technology Small Group Elementary Robotics All Day Robotics All Day Until Showcase Closes 9:00AM Intermediate Math Small Group 5th 6th 8:30AM Elem Language Arts Shared Reading K 8:30AM Elementary Math Small Group K 1st 9:30AM PE Drum Fit ALL 9:00AM Early Childhood ipads PreK 8:30AM Sec Language Arts Book Pass 7th 12th 9:30AM Elementary Math Small Group 2nd 9:15AM Elem Language Arts Read Aloud 3rd 4th 8:45AM Secondary Math Small Group 7th 12th 10:00AM Sec Language Arts Book Pass 7th 12th 9:30AM Early Childhood Shared Reading PreK 8:45AM Early Childhood Read Aloud PreK 10:15AM Technology Small Group 7th 12th 9:45AM Technology Small Group Elem/Int 9:00AM Elem Language Arts Guided Reading 5th 6th 10:30AM PE GeoMats ALL 10:00AM Elem Language Arts Guided Reading 5th 6th 9:15AM Sec Language Arts Persuasive Debate 7th 12th 11:00AM Social Studies Process Standards Elementary 10:00AM Science Interactive Word Wall Secondary 9:30AM Science Interactive Word Wall Secondary 1:30PM Early Childhood Read Aloud Pre K 10:15AM Social Studies Process Standards Secondary 9:45AM Intermediate Math Small Group 5th 6th 1:30PM Secondary Math Small Group 7th 12th 10:30AM Technology Small Group Elem/Int 9:30AM Elem Language Arts Shared Reading 3rd 4th 1:45PM Technology Small Group Elementary 1:00PM Elem Language Arts Shared Reading K 2nd 10:00AM Early Childhood Small Group PreK 2:00PM PE Drum Fit ALL 1:00PM Sec Language Arts Book Pass 7th 12th 10:15AM Social Studies Process Standards Secondary 2:15PM Sec Language Arts Book Pass 7th 12th 1:15PM Elem Language Arts Guided Reading K 2nd 10:30AM Elem Language Arts Read Aloud 5th 6th 2:30PM Elementary Math Small Group K 1st 1:30PM Elementary Math Small Group 2nd 1:00PM Science Interactive Word Wall Elementary 2:30PM Sec Language Arts Fiction Tableau 7th 12th 2:00PM Secondary Math Small Group 7th 12th 1:00PM Sec Language Arts Fiction Tableau 7th 12th 2:45PM Science Interactive Word Wall Elementary 2:15PM Early Childhood ipads/chromebook PreK Showcase Closes @ 2 PM 3:00PM Elementary Math Small Group 3rd 4th 2:30PM Elem Language Arts Read Aloud K 2nd 3:00PM Social Studies Process Standards Secondary 2:30PM Intermediate Math Small Group 5th 6th Prize Drawing @ 3:30 PM (Must be present to win) 3:30PM PE GeoMats ALL 2:30PM Sec Language Arts Fiction Tableau 7th 12th 3:30PM Intermediate Math Small Group 5th 6th 2:45PM Science Interactive Word Wall Elementary 3:00PM Elementary Math Small Group 3rd 4th An Introduction to Conroe ISD 13
MY PLANNER MONDAY AM SESSION choices MONDAY PM SESSION choices TUESDAY AM SESSION choices TUESDAY PM SESSION choices WEDNESDAY AM SESSION choices WEDNESDAY PM SESSION choices An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 14
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L Tier 1 Best Practices Future Trainings Day/Date Name of Program Time Location Friday, August 3, 2018 Marzano s Six Step Process for Building Academic Vocabulary 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Room 100 Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 CRISS (Creating Independence Through Student Owned Strategies) - Level I Training 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. Room 100 Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 PBIS (CHAMPS): Effective Classroom & Behavior Management 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafeteria Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 Foundations of Differentiated Instruction 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafeteria Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 Cooperative Learning Strategies with Multiple Intelligences Workshop (Day 1) 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Room 111 Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 Marzano s Six Step Process for Building Academic Vocabulary 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Quality Questioning Grades K 12 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Cooperative Learning Strategies with Multiple Intelligences Workshop (Day 2) 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Room 111 Monday, October 29, 2018 Assessment in Action Secondary 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cafeteria Monday, October 29, 2018 Assessment in Action Elementary 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cafeteria Thursday, November 1, 2018 PBIS (CHAMPS): Effective Classroom & Behavior Management 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafeteria Monday, November 5, 2018 Thinking Maps Workshop (2-Day Training) (Day 1) 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Room 100 Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Thinking Maps Workshop (2-Day Training) (Day 2) 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Room 100 Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafeteria Thursday, January 17, 2019 PBIS (CHAMPS): Classroom & Behavior Management 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafeteria Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Cooperative Learning Strategies with Multiple Intelligences Workshop (Day 1) 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Room 106 Thursday, January 31, 2019 Foundations of Differentiated Instruction 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafeteria Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Cooperative Learning Strategies with Multiple Intelligences Workshop (Day 2) 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Room 106 An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 16
Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Staff Development Name Areas of Responsibility Dr. Chris Hines Deputy Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debbie Phillips Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Greg Colschen Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Danny Long Director of Athletics Dr. Tamika Taylor Director of Assessment, Evaluation and School Improvement Greg Shipp Director of Career and Technical Education Rod Chaves Director of Community Outreach Services and Nursing Services Dr. Hedith Upshaw Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development Dr. Shellie Winkler Director of Elementary Education Dr. Pam Zoda Director of Federal Programs, Compliance and Grants Teresa Canon Director of Special Education Kacy Arnold Assistant Director of Special Education Noreen Rivera Assistant Director of Special Education Dayren Carlisle Coordinator of Bilingual and ESL Programs Dr. Matt Clark Coordinator of Career and Technical Education Jepilyn Matthis Coordinator of Elementary Language Arts and Early Childhood Dr. Robert Horton Coordinator of Fine Arts Denise Cipolla Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling Krissy Calhoun Coordinator of Instructional Technology Holly Berger Coordinator of Mathematics Dr. Sharon Sterchy Coordinator of PE/Health Sheryl Hime Coordinator of Science Debbie McNeely Coordinator of Secondary Language Arts and Advanced Placement Grisel Bodden Coordinator of Section 504 Richard Woodruff Coordinator of Social Studies Elizabeth Villalta Coordinator of Special Education Krystal Vincent Coordinator of Special Education TBA Coordinator of Special Education Kim Earthman Coordinator of Student Support Services Dana Boyer Assessment and Evaluation Specialist Laura Willard College Readiness Specialist Janice Lovelace Crisis Intervention Specialist Manuel Texidor Crisis Intervention Specialist Dr. Sharon Henry Dyslexia and Reading Intervention Specialist Tammy Zunker Elementary Mathematics Specialist Christina Reichelt Gifted and Talented Specialist Lynda Gowin Parent Education Programs Specialist An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 17
(8:45AM 11:45AM) TITLE PRESENTER(S) ROOM SESSION 8:45AM 11:45AM PreK Content Area Session Sherie Pallotta, Amber Schultz, Tim Fahy Room 119 Science Content Area Session Conroe ISD Science Department See Page 30 8:45AM 10:10AM 10:20AM 11:45AM Action Based Learning Various Fine Arts / PE Teachers Room 139 Formative Assessments Richard Woodruff Room 235 Introduction to Canvas for Elementary Teachers Krissy Calhoun and Charissa Scott Room 246 Introduction to Outlook Lee Anne Jones and Dana Boyer Room 248 PBIS: Setting Up for Success...STOIC Traci Landis and Kim Mize Room 228 PLCs in CISD Dr. Julie English and Julie Miller Room 225 Principal Panel Various CISD Principals Room 220 Quality Questioning Richard Woodruff Room 235 TELPAS, ELPS, PLDs, and More Mayra Torres and Twyla Bozeman-Dean Room 238 8:45AM 9:40AM 9:50AM 10:45AM 10:55AM 11:45AM Dyslexia in the General Education Classroom Dr. Sharon Henry Room 214 etac for Elementary and Intermediate Teachers Nancy Walker Room 250 How Disabilities Impact Learning Allison Lehrmann Room 218 ignited! Courtney Flessas Room 219 Khan Academy in the Classroom Laura Willard Room 202 Making CISD s Tier 1 Best Practices Non-Negotiable Various C & I Members Room 229 PBIS: Working with Tough Kids in the Classroom Joni Gricar and Megan Wollenburg Room 236 Roles & Responsibilities of Staff to Support Special Education Students Stephanie Jenkins and Joni Gricar Room 215 Thinking Maps Various C & I Members Room 230 What is Specially Designed Instruction? Sarah Michell and Aimee Owen Room 213 Working with Students with Autism Amy Longaker, Tracy Kline, Heather Irwin Room 239
(1:00PM 4:00PM) TITLE PRESENTER(S) ROOM SESSION 1:00PM 4:00PM Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area Session Greg Shipp and Dr. Matt Clark Room 117 Elementary Language Arts Content Session Conroe ISD ELA Department See Page 30 1:00PM 2:25PM 2:35PM 4:00PM 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom Gabriela Lopez Room 233 Action Based Learning Various Fine Arts / PE Teachers Room 139 Introduction to Canvas for Intermediate, JH, and HS Teachers Krissy Calhoun and Charissa Scott Room 246 Introduction to Outlook Lee Anne Jones and Dana Boyer Room 248 PBIS: Setting Up for Success...STOIC Traci Landis and Kim Mize Room 228 PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades K 6) Denise Griffin and Brooke McCoy Room 242 PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades 7 12) Traci Landis, Meghan VanVossen, Shalanda Burks Room 243 Principal Panel Various CISD Principals Room 220 Using CISD Digital Resources in the 3rd through 6th Grade Classroom Dewey Conway Room 244 1:00PM 1:55PM 2:05PM 3:00PM 3:10PM 4:00PM Dyslexia in the General Education Classroom Dr. Sharon Henry Room 214 etac for Secondary Teachers Nancy Walker Room 250 Formative Assessments Using Technology Deborah Wilson Room 252 How Disabilities Impact Learning Allison Lehrmann Room 218 PBIS: Working with Tough Kids in the Classroom Joni Gricar and Megan Wollenburg Room 236 ignited! Courtney Flessas Room 219 Instructional Accommodations for ELLS Raquel Aguilar and Marisela Pineda Room 216 Making CISD s Tier 1 Best Practices Non-Negotiable Various C & I Members Room 229 Roles & Responsibilities of Staff to Support Special Education Students Stephanie Jenkins and Joni Gricar Room 215 Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty Various C & I Members Room 201 Section 504 Overview Grisel Bodden Room 232 Thinking Maps Various C & I Members Room 230 Understanding & Implementing IEPs in ALL Classrooms Natascha Webb, Megan Wollenburg, Aimee Owen Room 223 Working with Students with Autism Amy Longaker, Tracy Kline, Heather Irwin Room 239 19
(8:00AM 11:00AM) TITLE PRESENTER(S) ROOM SESSION 8:00AM 11:00AM L.O.T.E.: Languages other than English Content Area Session Terri Whitman Room 220 Mathematics Content Area Session Conroe ISD Mathematics Department See Page 30 Secondary Language Arts Content Area Session Conroe ISD SLA Department Room 119 8:00AM 9:25AM 9:35AM 11:00AM Eduphoria, Forethought, and Workshop Yaddira Smalls and Kim Hasara Room 245 Introduction to Canvas for Intermediate, JH, and HS Teachers Krissy Calhoun and Charissa Scott Room 246 Introduction to Outlook Lee Anne Jones and Dana Boyer Room 248 One-Way Dual Language Bilingual Program Model Overview Gabriela Lopez, Raquel Aguilar, Mayra Torres Room 221 PBIS: Setting Up for Success...STOIC Traci Landis and Kim Mize Room 228 PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades K 6) Denise Griffin and Brooke McCoy Room 242 PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades 7 12) Traci Landis, Meghan VanVossen, Shalanda Burks Room 243 Time Management Various Assistant Principals Room 241 Using CISD Digital Resources in the PreK through 2nd Grade Classroom Tim Fahy Room 244 Using CISD Digital Resources in the Secondary Classroom Mindy Harding Room 244 8:00AM 8:55AM 9:05AM 10:00PM 10:10AM 11:00AM Assessment in Fine Arts Elementary Various Fine Arts Presenters Room 240 Assessment in Fine Arts Intermediate Various Fine Arts Presenters Room 240 Assessment in Fine Arts Junior High Various Fine Arts Presenters Room 240 Dyslexia in the General Education Classroom Dr. Sharon Henry Room 214 etac for Secondary Teachers Nancy Walker Room 250 Formative Assessments Using Technology Deborah Wilson Room 252 NTA (Novice Teacher Academy) Chris Reichelt LGI REACT Janice Lovelace and Manuel Texidor Room 217 Social Media Do's and Don'ts: Balancing Personal & Professional Katie Morton and Sarah Blakelock Room 222 Thinking Maps Various C & I Members Room 230 Understanding & Implementing IEPs in ALL Classrooms Natascha Webb, Megan Wollenburg, Aimee Owen Room 223 What is Specially Designed Instruction? Sarah Michell and Aimee Owen Room 213 Working with Students with Autism Amy Longaker, Tracy Kline, Heather Irwin Room 239 20
(12:30PM 3:30PM) TITLE PRESENTER(S) ROOM SESSION 12:30PM 3:30PM Fine Arts Content Area Sessions Dr. Bob Horton Room 139 Health/PE Content Area Session Dr. Sharon Sterchy Room 118 JROTC Content Area Session Lt. Col. McMartin Room 211 Social Studies Content Area Session Conroe ISD Social Studies Department See Page 30 Special Education Content Area Sessions Conroe ISD Special Education Department See Page 30 Teen Leadership Brian Anderson Room 208 12:30PM 1:55PM 2:05PM 3:30PM 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom Gabriela Lopez Room 233 Eduphoria, Forethought, and Workshop Yaddira Smalls and Kim Hasara Room 245 Introduction to Canvas Elementary Teachers Krissy Calhoun and Charissa Scott Room 246 Introduction to Outlook Lee Anne Jones and Dana Boyer Room 248 PLCs and CISD Dr. Julie English and Julie Miller Room 225 TELPAS, ELPS, PLDs, and More Mayra Torres and Twyla Bozeman-Dean Room 238 Time Management Various Assistant Principals Room 241 Using CISD Digital Resources in the 3rd through 6th Grade Classroom Dewey Conway Room 244 Using CISD Digital Resources in the Secondary Classroom Mindy Harding Room 244 Working with Parents of Elementary Students Terrie Rascoe Room 234 12:30PM 1:25PM 1:35PM 2:30PM 2:40PM 3:30PM etac for Elementary and Intermediate Teachers Nancy Walker Room 250 Gifted Programs Overview Chris Reichelt Room 219 Instructional Accommodations for ELLs Raquel Aguilar and Marisela Pineda Room 216 Making CISD s Tier 1 Best Practices Non-Negotiable Various C & I Members Room 229 Meeting the Needs of Long-Term ELLs Dayren Carlisle Room 236 NTA (Novice Teacher Academy) Chris Reichelt LGI REACT Janice Lovelace and Manuel Texidor Room 217 Social Media Do's and Don'ts: Balancing Personal & Professional Katie Morton and Sarah Blakelock Room 222 Thinking Maps Various C & I Members Room 230 21
(8:00AM 11:00AM) TITLE PRESENTER(S) ROOM SESSION 8:00AM 11:00AM Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Chris McCord and Dr. Jamie Bone Auditorium 8:00AM 9:25AM 9:35AM 11:00AM Cooperative Learning Jen Shook Room 238 Eduphoria Forethought and Workshop Yaddira Smalls and Kim Hasara Room 245 Introduction to Canvas Elementary Teachers Krissy Calhoun and Charissa Scott Room 246 Let s Move: Making Connections Dr. Sharon Sterchy Dance Room PBIS: Setting Up for Success...STOIC Traci Landis and Kim Mize Room 228 PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades K 6) Denise Griffin and Brooke McCoy Room 242 PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades 7 12) Traci Landis, Meghan VanVossen, Shalanda Burks Room 243 Quality Questioning Richard Woodruff Room 235 Using CISD Digital Resources in the PreK through 2nd Grade Classroom Tim Fahy Room 244 Using CISD Digital Resources in the 3rd through 6th Grade Classroom Dewey Conway Room 244 8:00AM 8:55AM 9:05AM 10:00PM 10:10AM 11:00AM etac for Elementary and Intermediate Teachers Nancy Walker Room 250 Formative Assessments Using Technology Deborah Wilson Room 252 Gifted Programs Overview Chris Reichelt Room 219 How Disabilities Impact Learning Allison Lehrmann Room 218 PBIS: Motivation Adrienne Sodemann Room 224 PBIS: What Happens When... Denise Griffin and Kim Mize Room 226 PBIS: Working with Tough Kids in the Classroom Joni Gricar and Megan Wollenburg Room 236 Roles & Responsibilities of Staff to Support Special Education Students Stephanie Jenkins and Joni Gricar Room 215 Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty Various C & I Members Room 201 Section 504 Overview Grisel Bodden Room 232 Thinking Maps Various C & I Members Room 230 Understanding & Implementing IEPs in ALL Classrooms Natascha Webb, Megan Wollenburg, Aimee Owen Room 223 What is Specially Designed Instruction? Sarah Michell and Aimee Owen Room 213 Working with Students with Autism Amy Longaker, Tracy Kline, Heather Irwin Room 239 22
(12:30PM 3:30PM) TITLE PRESENTER(S) ROOM SESSION 12:30PM 3:30PM Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Chris McCord and Dr. Jamie Bone Auditorium 12:30PM 1:55PM 2:05PM 3:30PM 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom Gabriela Lopez Room 233 Cooperative Learning Jen Shook Room 238 Eduphoria, Forethought, and Workshop Yaddira Smalls and Kim Hasara Room 245 Formative Assessments Richard Woodruff Room 235 Introduction to Canvas for Intermediate, JH, and HS Teachers Krissy Calhoun and Charissa Scott Room 246 Introduction to Outlook Lee Anne Jones and Dana Boyer Room 248 One-Way Dual Language Bilingual Program Model Overview Raquel Aguilar, Mayra Torres, Dayren Carlisle Room 221 PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades K 6) Denise Griffin and Brooke McCoy Room 242 PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades 7 12) Traci Landis, Meghan VanVossen, Shalanda Burks Room 243 Working with Parents of Secondary Students Denise Cipolla Room 234 12:30PM 1:25PM 1:35PM 2:30PM 2:40PM 3:30PM etac for Secondary Teachers Nancy Walker Room 250 How Disabilities Impact Learning Allison Lehrmann Room 218 Instructional Accommodations for ELLs Raquel Aguilar and Marisela Pineda Room 216 NTA (Novice Teacher Academy) Chris Reichelt LGI PBIS: Motivation Adrienne Sodemann Room 224 PBIS: What Happens When... Denise Griffin and Kim Mize Room 226 PBIS: Working with Tough Kids in the Classroom Joni Gricar and Megan Wollenburg Room 236 Roles & Responsibilities of Staff to Support Special Education Students Stephanie Jenkins and Joni Gricar Room 215 Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty Various C & I Members Room 201 Social Media Do's and Don'ts: Balancing Personal & Professional Katie Morton and Sarah Blakelock Room 222 Teaching Up! Chris Reichelt Room 219 Thinking Maps Various C & I Members Room 230 Working with Students with Autism Amy Longaker, Tracy Kline, Heather Irwin Room 239 23
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom This session will give participants an overview of John Seidlitz's 7 Step framework for building the language and literacy skills of long-term ELLs. Action Based Learning Join veteran teachers from PE, Music, Visual Arts, and Kindergarten as they share proven techniques to engage students in active learning. Assessment in Fine Arts This session will share elements of the Assessment in Action as they pertain to Fine Arts Disciplines please note enrollment is limited to Fine Arts Teachers. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area Session Cooperative Learning Dyslexia in the General Education Classroom Eduphoria, Forethought, and Workshop An overview of CISD CTE procedures and program funding. Participants will be provided an opportunity to ask questions and discuss best practices for implementing CTE programs. Much like Kagan's Strategies, Cooperative Learning is the instructional use of small groups so that students work together to maximize their own and others learning. It is more than group work! This training provides background on why and how cooperative learning works across all ages and content-areas, as well as equipping teachers with structures and methods of looking at their class to develop a community fostering students higher-level thinking and communication. This session will provide an overview of dyslexia, including what it is, a simulation of what it is like to be dyslexic, characteristics, and classroom considerations. Among other things, Eduphoria is used as a lesson planner (Forethought) and staff development catalog (Workshop). This session will focus on these two pieces of Eduphoria. Participants will learn about the lesson planning tool in Eduphoria Forethought. In addition, participants will receive an overview of the professional development aspects of Eduphoria Workshop. Elementary Language Arts Content Area Session In this session, participants will study their grade-level curriculum as it relates to the components of CISD Reads and Writes including a Reading Mini-lesson, Shared Reading, Read Aloud Think Together, Guided Reading, Word Study, and Writing Workshop. etac for Elementary and Intermediate Teachers etac for Secondary Teachers This is an overview of the district gradebook tool for teachers. This is an overview of the district gradebook tool for teachers. Fine Arts Content Area Session Overview of Fine Arts Structure and Procedures. 24
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME Formative Assessments This interactive session will connect the importance of ongoing classroom assessments to the academic success of their students. Teachers will leave with a variety of formative assessment strategies that can be implemented from day one. Formative Assessments Using Technology Come learn about engaging technology tools you can use for Formative Assessments. Gifted Programs Overview This session will cover both the State and District's expectations regarding services for gifted students. Participants will understand the process for getting the initial 30 hours GT Foundation training that is required for all K-2 teachers and any teacher teaching GT students. Health/Physical Education An overview of Health and PE programs in Conroe ISD. How Disabilities Impact Learning This session will provide an overview of disabilities, the implications for instruction, and how it impacts learning. ignited! This session will catapult teachers into differentiation of instruction through content, process, product and environment to meet the needs of our gifted students by using curriculum compacting strategies. Instructional Accommodations for ELLs This session will focus on the scaffolds needed to ensure all ELLs have access to comprehensible input during regular classroom instruction. Introduction to Canvas for Elementary Teachers Introduction to Canvas for Intermediate, Junior High and High School Teachers Introduction to Outlook Canvas is the learning management system (LMS) used in Conroe ISD. Jump start your Canvas course by building a Home Page, learning how to send announcements, and adding calendar events. Canvas is the learning management system (LMS) used in Conroe ISD. Jump start your Canvas course by building a Home Page, learning how to send announcements, and adding calendar events. Outlook is the CISD email and calendar system. This session will provide an overview of the features of Outlook and how it is used in the district. JROTC Explore how students are introduced to the Armed Forces and the rights, responsibilities, privileges and freedoms that underlie good citizenship. 25
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME Khan Academy in the Classroom Khan Academy can enhance classroom instruction with individualized lessons, remediation, GT enrichment, and test preparation. Learn how to set up Khan classrooms for your students. L.O.T.E.: Languages other than English Content Area Session Participants will learn about their specific language curriculum, the role of the 5 C's (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities) while focusing on student engagement in the language classroom. Let's Move: Making Connections! Let's Move is a participation-based session. Participants will have the opportunity to make connections between the "thinking" brain and the "moving" body. Participants will use a variety of manipulatives and interactive pieces of equipment to experience how Multiple Intelligences can enhance learning for ALL. Making CISD s Tier 1 Best Practices Non-Negotiable Our district s Tier 1 Best Practices are an integral part of our general education instruction which includes differentiating the content, process, product, and environment as well as the foundational research of multiple intelligences, cooperative learning, brain-based learning, and Marzano s research. We additionally believe in sustaining Differentiated Instruction through the management strategies of tiered assignments, flexible groupings, and anchor activities. The following items will be addressed throughout the training: Our Tier 1 Best Practices are research based. They are proven to be successful within our schools in the district. They address higher order thinking skills. They meet the needs of all our learners. Mathematics Content Area Session In this session, participants will study and learn about their grade level Scope and Sequence. In addition, attention will be given to Tier 1 best practices, STAAR assessments, formative assessments, and CISD Solves structure components aligned to the district instructional model. Meeting the Needs of Long-Term ELLs This session will focus on identifying who Texas Long-Term ELLs are in our classrooms, common characteristics, and how to help them develop the necessary literacy skills to meet state exit requirements. One-Way Dual Language Bilingual Program Model Overview This session will provide an overview of a one-way dual language bilingual program and the philosophy of biliteracy for all bilingual students. We will discuss the percentages of instruction in L1 and L2 at each grade level and share ideas and strategies for teaching in a dual language program model. NTA (Novice Teacher Academy) REQUIRED FOR NOVICE TEACHERS! In this session new teachers will learn the components of the NTA Agreement, professional development opportunities, overview of what to expect your first year teaching and the CISD mentoring program. PBIS: Motivation Come and learn what strategies you can use in your class to motivate all students. PBIS: Setting Up for Success...STOIC There are many components to a successful classroom. Understanding the components of STOIC will help you to create and maintain a structured and engaging learning environment 26
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME PBIS: What Happens When... Being a first year teacher can bring up all kinds of scenarios and questions. Come and join us for some FAQs and have some of your burning questions answered! PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades K-6) PBIS: What You Need for Week One (Grades 7-12) PBIS: Working with Tough Kids in the Classroom PLCs and CISD PreK Content Area Session In this session, participants will explore week one of the elementary Classroom Learning Environment Scope and Sequence. This course will help teachers consider and prepare the structures necessary to start the year off successfully! In this session, participants will explore week one of the secondary Classroom Learning Environment Scope and Sequence. This course will help teachers consider and prepare the structures necessary to start the year off successfully! This session will provide information and strategies for dealing with tough kids in your classroom. PLCs in CISD Professional Learning Communities is an ongoing process where educators work collaboratively to evaluate recurring cycles of data to ensure student learning occurs and achieve better results for all students they serve. The work of PLCs includes intentional and continuous staff learning, which is essential in order for staff to make improvements to their own practice and truly impact student learning at higher levels. PLCs are action oriented, committed to continuous improvement and results oriented. In this session, participants will study their grade level curriculum, learn about resources to support instruction, and work to plan beginning of the year structures for the Early Childhood classroom. Requirements of High Quality PreK will also be shared. Principal Panel This session is designed for Novice Teachers. Experienced principals will share tips for success in managing issues such as professional etiquette, working with teams, parent contacts and more. Quality Questioning In this session, participants will develop a complete framework for preparing questions, presenting questions, prompting student responses, processing student responses, teaching students to generate questions and reflecting on questioning practice. REACT Roles & Responsibilities of Staff to Support Special Education Students Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty Teachers in the classroom are the Counselors first line of defense. Learn how to recognize students who are experiencing a mental health crisis and learn what resources you have to assist your students. Learn to work collaboratively to ensure success for all students. This session will give you an overview of information to help you understand class differences and 10 actions you can implement the next day in the classroom to impact the achievement of students from poverty. 27
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME Science Content Area Session Come explore CISD Investigates and learn engaging and effective tools to use when teaching science. Teachers will receive a copy of their grade level scope and sequence as well as an overview of CISD Science Best Practices and Science Safety. Secondary Language Arts Content Area Session Participants will study and learn about their grade level Scope and Sequence. Attention will be given to Tier I best practices, Writer's Workshop, Close Reading, utilizing Canvas, state assessments, and the role of classroom instruction in preparing students for College and Career readiness. Section 504 Overview Social Media Do's and Don'ts: Balancing Personal and Professional Social Studies Content This session will cover eligibility, substantial limitation, mitigating measures, qualifying conditions, and committee responsibilities. In conclusion, participants will review some case studies to explore options which a 504 committee would address. This session will provide an overview of district procedures and employee expectations for balancing professional and personal social media accounts. In this session, participants will study and learn about their grade level Scope and Sequence. In addition, attention will be given to Tier I best practices, STAAR assessments, formative assessments, and CISD Remembers structure components aligned to the instructional model. Special Education Large Group Sessions All special education teachers will learn the critical pieces in order to support all special education students. Teaching Up! Enhance instruction by "Teaching Up" to all students. This mini workshop focuses on the incorporation of differentiated instruction to design rigorous learning experiences. Teen Leadership Develop a clear understanding of the goals and objectives of Teen Leadership. See how student leadership is developed through enhancing one s communication and professional and business skills in addition to instructing our students on the concepts of principle-based decision making and the importance of vision-goal setting. TELPAS, ELPS, PLDs and More This session will provide participants with an overview of how to use TELPAS data to plan targeted instruction for English Language Learners. Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) REQUIRED SESSION - Receive an overview of the new Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS), which focuses on providing continuous, timely and formative feedback to educators so they can improve their practices. 28
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME Thinking Maps In this training, participants will receive an overview on how to use eight visual tools to build a common language for learning and create lifelong success for their students. Time Management RECOMMENDED FOR NOVICE TEACHERS. This session will help you develop the necessary skills for surviving your first year - effectively managing your time! Assistant principals will guide you through the tips and techniques they use for effective time management. Understanding & Implementing IEPs in ALL classrooms Learn the purpose of IEPs and how to effectively implement them in your classroom. Using CISD Digital Resources in the Pre-K through 2nd Grade Classroom Discover CISD Digital resources that are available to your students. This session will provide an interactive overview of how to use CISD technology tools to support student learning. Using CISD Digital Resources in the 3rd through 6th Grade Classroom Discover CISD Digital resources that are available to your students. This session will provide an interactive overview of how to use CISD technology tools to support student learning. Using CISD Digital Resources in the Secondary Classroom Discover CISD Digital resources that are available to your students. This session will provide an interactive overview of how to use CISD technology tools to support student learning. What is Specially Designed Instruction? Provide tools to determine the SDI for students to access the general education curriculum through appropriate instructional/functional accommodations and/or modifications. Working with Parents of Elementary Students Tips for communicating effectively with parents of elementary students will be shared in this session. Working with Parents of Secondary Students Working with Students with Autism Building a cooperative relationship with parents is important in growing successful students. This session helps teachers identify ways to build supportive relationships with parents of secondary students. Being proactive and empathetic can help in a united effort to ensure student success. This informative session will give you tips and techniques to work with students with autism. You will walk away with strategies and resources that can be implemented your first day of school. 29
GRADE LEVEL BREAKOUT LOCATIONS FOR CONTENT AREA SESSIONS (8:45AM 11:45AM) SCIENCE Kindergarten / Devon Phelps / Room 304 ***Please note this session is only from 8:45AM 10:10AM*** 1st Grade / Devon Phelps / Room 304 ***Please note this session is only from 10:20AM 11:45AM*** 2nd Grade / Sheryl Hime / Room 306 ***Please note this session is only from 10:20AM 11:45AM*** 3rd Grade / Mary Littlejohn / Room 308 4th & 5th Grade / Stephanie Means / Room 307 6th, 7th & 8th Grade / Sophia Hebert / Room 310 Biology / Mary Armstrong / Room 311 Chemistry / Science Staff / Room 312 Physics/ Karen Hampton / Room 314 (1:00PM 4:00PM) ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ARTS Kindergarten / Amber Schultz / Room 111 ***Please note this session is only from 1:00PM 2:25PM*** 1st Grade / Stefanie Gernhard / Room 112 ***Please note this session is only from 1:00PM 2:25PM*** 2nd Grade / Tamera Cornelsen / Room 113 ***Please note this session is only from 2:35PM 4:00PM*** 3rd Grade / Alison Livecchi / Room 114 4th Grade / Ginny Bowles / Room 115 5th & 6th Grades / Mark Smith / Room 116 (8:00AM 11:00AM) MATHEMATICS Kindergarten / Gretchen Montgomery / Room 112 ***Please note this session is only from 8:00AM 9:25AM*** 1st Grade / Tammy Zunker / Room 111 ***Please note this session is only from 8:00AM 9:25AM*** 2nd Grade / Tammy Zunker / Room 111 ***Please note this session is only from 9:35AM 11:00AM*** 3rd Grade / Brittany Koester / Room 113 4th Grade / Vanessa Lincoln / Room 114 5th & 6th Grade / Tara Crowson / Room 115 Junior High / Becky Pickett / Room 116 High School / Emily McCarter & Shana Coker / Room 117 (12:30PM 3:30PM) SOCIAL STUDIES Kindergarten / Rachel James / Room 201 ***Please note this session is only from 12:30PM 1:55PM*** 1st Grade / Anna Seltz / Room 202 ***Please note this session is only from 12:30PM 1:55PM*** 2nd Grade / Anna Seltz / Room 202 ***Please note this session is only from 2:05PM 3:30PM*** 3rd Grade / Kathryn Beauchene / Room 203 4th Grade / Sherrhonda Allen-Gregory / Room 204 5th & 6th Grade / Lindy Mitchell / Room 205 Grades 7 12 / Shelley Eisinger / Room 206 SPECIAL EDUCATION Resource & In-Class Support / Kim Earthman / Dance Room Life Skills & RISE / Krystal Vincent, Elizabeth Villalta / Room 212 SDC / Wes Henson / Room 218 AIM / Kacy Arnold / Room 215 30
Verification of Professional Development An Introduction to Conroe ISD / July 30 August 1, 2018 List each session in which you participated. Your attendance will automatically be granted through Eduphoria Workshop by the end of August. This sheet is provided for you to share with your campus principal. Participant s Name Campus Name SESSION NUMBER SESSION TITLE SESSION LENGTH Monday, July 30th, 2018 Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 An Introduction to Conroe ISD 2018 31
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