WHAT:  Are you going through a curricular or grade level shift for next year?  If so, would you like to partner with a mentor for that new curriculum or grade level?  Sign up for this course with a mentor, attend two short meetings, work together for about 10 hours, provide evidence of your time, and earn a DEU (both you and your mentor).  If you or the mentor are maxed out on the district salary structure, payment will be the one time stipend per the handbook.  

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  Educator Effectiveness & Teachers know the subject area/curriculum

 

DEU:  1

 

FACILITATOR:  Dave Bergerson

 

DATES:

INITIAL MEETING, CENTRAL OFFICE, CONFERENCE ROOM A/B (REQUIRED):

Secondary Meetings:  Monday, May 20, 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Elementary Meetings:  Monday, May 20, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.

OR

K-12:  Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 - 7:45 a.m., LHS, Room 210

 

REFLECTION/WRAP-UP MEETING (REQUIRED):

Monday August 26, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m., Central Office, Room A/B

OR

Tuesday, 8/27, 7:00 - 7:45 a.m., LHS, Room 210

 

OTHER DATES to be agreed upon by you and your mentor.

 

 

AUDIENCE:  Any K-12 teacher experiencing a change in curriculum area, grade level, or building for next year, along with a mentor they arrange. 

 

WHAT:  Movie Night - During this "movie night" we will watch a series of videos on the topic of writing and writer's workshop.  We will share ideas that are working in our classrooms, too.

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  An opportunity for teachers to discuss best practice, particularly where it pertains to the CCSS and differentiation, as well as student engagement.  

 

DATE/TIME:  Thursday, May 23, 2013; 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

 

DEUs:  1 hour toward

 

FACILITATOR:  Nina Mairs

 

TARGET AUDIENCE:  4K-5 Teachers, but all are welcome.

WHAT:  Concepts and foundations of best practices for successful teaching online are explored and practiced, including foundational experiences with E-learning theory and principles.  Learn management systems such as Moodle and other Web 2.0 technology tools.  Experience the online learning environment from the student's perspective using discussion forums, online surveys, quizzes and e-portfolios.

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES ADDRESSED:  District Technology Initiatives.  This course is tied to Standards 1-10 of the WI Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure and to the National Standards for Quality Online Teaching (NACOL)

 

NUMBER OF CREDITS/DEUs:  2 credits through Cardinal Stritch OR 2 DEUs

 

DATES:  First face-to-face meeting will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013, 4:15 p.m.  Class schedule/meeting times to be determined at this meeting.

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Martha Kronholm

 

AUDIENCE:  K-12

WHAT:  Participants will become acquainted with the NGSS structure and implications for science teaching K-12.  Participants will learn how to analyze the standards for content and skill development and apply the standards to their classroom.

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  Aligning NGSS to district curriculum and the RtI process for developing units.

 

DATE/TIME:  June 12 - 14, 2013; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

FACILITATOR:  David Bergerson

 

NUMBER OF HOURS or DEUs:  2 DEUs.  MUST attend June 12!

 

AUDIENCE:  

* K-5 Classroom and Special Education Teachers

* 6-12 Science and Special Education Teachers

* Reading Specialists

WHAT:  Participants will become acquainted with the NGSS structure and implications for science teaching K-12.  Participants will learn how to analyze the standards for content and skill development and apply the standards to their classroom.

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  Aligning NGSS to district curriculum and the RtI process for developing units.

 

DATE/TIME:  June 12 - 14, 2013; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

FACILITATOR:  David Bergerson

 

NUMBER OF HOURS or DEUs:  2 DEUs.  MUST attend June 12!

 

AUDIENCE:  

* K-5 Classroom and Special Education Teachers

* 6-12 Science and Special Education Teachers

* Reading Specialists

WHAT:  Participants will become acquainted with the NGSS structure and implications for science teaching K-12.  Participants will learn how to analyze the standards for content and skill development and apply the standards to their classroom.

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  Aligning NGSS to district curriculum and the RtI process for developing units.

 

DATE/TIME:  June 12 - 14, 2013; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

FACILITATOR:  David Bergerson

 

NUMBER OF HOURS or DEUs:  2 DEUs.  MUST attend June 12!

 

AUDIENCE:  

* K-5 Classroom and Special Education Teachers

* 6-12 Science and Special Education Teachers

* Reading Specialists

WHAT:  Two days of learning focused specifically on elementary schools.  

 

21st Century Learning - Hot Topics in Innovative Elementary Schools:

* Social Learning - Advanced Responsive Classroom Approaches, Trauma Sensitive Schools

* Academic Learning - Differentiated Workshop approach (reading, writing, math), RtI, Service Learning, Common Core, 

   Children's Literature, Writing Genres

* Technology Integration, Going Google, iPads, SMARTtboards

* Professional Learning Communities - Implementing and thriving in a PLC, data-driven decision-making, collaboration, common 

   assessments, SMART goals

* Governance - The Change Process, effective governance techniques, working with the authorized (specific to charter schools)

 

Day 2 Collaboration Option Includes:

* Meet with your school's team

* Discuss your learning immediately

* Plan how to use new information

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  

Technology Integration - iPads, Google apps, websites, SMARTBoards, differentiated approach to social and academic learning.  

Professional Learning Communities - Data driven decisions and a culture of collaboration.  

RtI and CCSS exploration

 

DEU:  1

 

CREDIT:  1 through UW-LaCrosse, $110 for credit

 

COST:  Free!  $100 stipend for first 80 registrations

 

FACILITATORS (and certified trainers):  Margie Dorshorst, Tina Miller, Jen Wilhorn, along with Mead Elementary Charter School staff.

 

DATES:  June 19 & 20, 2013

 

TIMES:  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day

 

AUDIENCE:  PreK-5 Teachers, Administrators, Governing Council Members interested in innovative elementary schools.

 

A copy of the brochure with additional information can be found at:  S:DistrictCurriculum DocumentsProfessional DevelopmentSummer Institute Brochure or paste this into your browser:

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vvD_FmtxG-NCvBTkDgXVFoD8pjzBZ1T4TemdouKXe7M/edit?usp=sharing

 

WHAT:  Two days of learning focused specifically on elementary schools.  

 

21st Century Learning - Hot Topics in Innovative Elementary Schools:

* Social Learning - Advanced Responsive Classroom Approaches, Trauma Sensitive Schools

* Academic Learning - Differentiated Workshop approach (reading, writing, math), RtI, Service Learning, Common Core, 

   Children's Literature, Writing Genres

* Technology Integration, Going Google, iPads, SMARTtboards

* Professional Learning Communities - Implementing and thriving in a PLC, data-driven decision-making, collaboration, common 

   assessments, SMART goals

* Governance - The Change Process, effective governance techniques, working with the authorized (specific to charter schools)

 

Day 2 Collaboration Option Includes:

* Meet with your school's team

* Discuss your learning immediately

* Plan how to use new information

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  

Technology Integration - iPads, Google apps, websites, SMARTBoards, differentiated approach to social and academic learning.  

Professional Learning Communities - Data driven decisions and a culture of collaboration.  

RtI and CCSS exploration

 

DEU:  1

 

CREDIT:  1 through UW-LaCrosse, $110 for credit

 

COST:  Free!  $100 stipend for first 80 registrations

 

FACILITATORS (and certified trainers):  Margie Dorshorst, Tina Miller, Jen Wilhorn, along with Mead Elementary Charter School staff.

 

DATES:  June 19 & 20, 2013

 

TIMES:  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day

 

AUDIENCE:  PreK-5 Teachers, Administrators, Governing Council Members interested in innovative elementary schools.

 

A copy of the brochure with additional information can be found at:  S:DistrictCurriculum DocumentsProfessional DevelopmentSummer Institute Brochure or paste this into your browser:

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vvD_FmtxG-NCvBTkDgXVFoD8pjzBZ1T4TemdouKXe7M/edit?usp=sharing

 

WHAT:  Are you going through a curricular or grade level shift for next year?  If so, would you like to partner with a mentor for that new curriculum or grade level?  Sign up for this course with a mentor, attend two short meetings, work together for about 10 hours, provide evidence of your time, and earn a DEU (both you and your mentor).  If you or the mentor are maxed out on the district salary structure, payment will be the one time stipend per the handbook.  

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  Educator Effectiveness & Teachers know the subject area/curriculum

 

DEU:  1

 

FACILITATOR:  Dave Bergerson

 

DATES:

INITIAL MEETING, CENTRAL OFFICE, CONFERENCE ROOM A/B (REQUIRED):

Secondary Meetings:  Monday, May 20, 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Elementary Meetings:  Monday, May 20, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.

OR

K-12:  Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 - 7:45 a.m., LHS, Room 210

 

REFLECTION/WRAP-UP MEETING (REQUIRED):

Monday August 26, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m., Central Office, Room A/B

OR

Tuesday, 8/27, 7:00 - 7:45 a.m., LHS, Room 210

 

OTHER DATES to be agreed upon by you and your mentor.

 

 

AUDIENCE:  Any K-12 teacher experiencing a change in curriculum area, grade level, or building for next year, along with a mentor they arrange. 

 

WHAT:  The newest program of the Council for Environmental Education, introduces students in the upper elementary and middle school grades to bird conservation.  This occurs through a standards-based classroom activity guide and through environmental stewardship projects.  Flying WILD encourages schools and nature centers to work closely with conservation organizations, community groups, and businesses involved with birds to implement school bird festivals - events which students take a leading role in teaching their classmates and community about migratory birds.

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  Provide ongoing professional development opportunities related to environment and service learning.  STEM

 

DEU:  4 hours or 7.5 professional development hours for 2013-14 school year

 

DATE:  Monday, August 26, 2013

 

TIME:  8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

 

LOCATION:  TBD - based on enrollment

 

AUDIENCE:  Classroom and Special Education Teachers grades 3-5, Sience Teachers 6-10, Special Education and Outdoor related Education Teachers

 

Class will be limited to 25.

WHAT:  Discover the world of teaching opportunities waiting outside your door!  This three hour workshop will introduce you to activities that have been proven to get kids excited and engaged.  Measurement, graphing, data collection, habitat, visual perspective, descriptive writing, social interactions, and biodiversity are just a few of the things you can study in any school ground setting.  Your school site offers hands-on, place-based learning in all subjects.  We'll show you how to make learning outdoors a valuable and enjoyable part of your existing curriculum, not an add-on to your busy day.  Whether you are a pro at getting your students outside, or love the idea but don't know where to start, this workshop will open your eyes to new lesson ideas.

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES/BUILDING GOALS:  This workshop is intended to help the K-12 teacher utilize the school grounds to promote outside the classroom learning in several curricular areas.

 

DEUs:  3 hours toward

Hours can also be applied towards 7.5 professional development hours for the 2013-14 school year.

 

LOCATION:  TBD

 

FACILITATOR:  UWSP Instructors (Dave Bergerson coordinating)

 

AUDIENCE:  Any K-12 Teacher.  

 

Enrollment will be capped at 30!

WHAT:  Are you going through a curricular or grade level shift for next year?  If so, would you like to partner with a mentor for that new curriculum or grade level?  Sign up for this course with a mentor, attend two short meetings, work together for about 10 hours, provide evidence of your time, and earn a DEU (both you and your mentor).  If you or the mentor are maxed out on the district salary structure, payment will be the one time stipend per the handbook.  

 

DISTRICT INITIATIVES:  Educator Effectiveness & Teachers know the subject area/curriculum

 

DEU:  1

 

FACILITATOR:  Dave Bergerson

 

DATES:

INITIAL MEETING, CENTRAL OFFICE, CONFERENCE ROOM A/B (REQUIRED):

Secondary Meetings:  Monday, May 20, 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Elementary Meetings:  Monday, May 20, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.

OR

K-12:  Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 - 7:45 a.m., LHS, Room 210

 

REFLECTION/WRAP-UP MEETING (REQUIRED):

Monday August 26, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m., Central Office, Room A/B

OR

Tuesday, 8/27, 7:00 - 7:45 a.m., LHS, Room 210

 

OTHER DATES to be agreed upon by you and your mentor.

 

 

AUDIENCE:  Any K-12 teacher experiencing a change in curriculum area, grade level, or building for next year, along with a mentor they arrange.