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Please review the following course list, and click on the 'Register' link to register for a course.

Course Title Course ID Start Date Advisory Register Cancel
School Wires Web Design for Teachers 13S2293B 05/28/13 3:00pm-4:30pm. Teachers will learn how to log in to their School Wires web account and how to navigate the website so that they can add information about their class, assignments and important upcoming dates and events, as well as ways parents can contact them directly from their website. Teachers will learn how to insert a picture of themselves as well as use Google images to add images to their website to make it more attractive. They will also learn how to insert links to other useful websites for students and parents. Register Cancel
Teach for Success (T4S) 13S7604A 06/10/13 8:30am-2:30pm. This interactive and engaging two-day event (June 10 & 11, 2013) will provide K-12 classroom teachers with information about the T4S strategies that support the FSUSD LEA plan. Register Cancel
Functional Writing, Part I 13F7632A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Functional Writing I focuses on how teachers can use writing to create interactive, rigorous, and motivating learning opportunities for all K-12 students, including English learners. Participants experience and learn a variety of techniques that promote students to think, write, and speak before, during, and after instruction. Register Cancel
Lesson Design and PAWS, K-8 Focus 13F7634A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the T4S Four-Phase Lesson Design and Planned Academic Writing and Speaking (PAWS), along with Formative Assessment. They will work with lesson design templates and learn how to create a lesson using the template and PAWS activities. Register Cancel
Teach for Success, Secondary Focus 13F7648A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. In this workshop, participants will receive information about the T4S strategies at the heart of the FSUSD LEA with a focus on: Communicating Select Standards or Objectives to All Students, Student Engagement, and Facilitating Student Interactions and Discussions Related to the Learning. Register Cancel
Math Common Core Instruction and Resources, TK-2 13F7635A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Participants are to bring their TEs, laptops or iPads, and CCSS Math Toolkit. Participants will be provided with the best practices for instruction that will increase the rigor and cognitive demand that are necessary with the CCSS. Teachers will also be given the opportunity to examine instructional materials and resources to support the student learning of the CCSS. Register Cancel
Math Common Core Instruction and Resources, Grades 3-5 13F7636A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Participants are to bring their TEs, laptops or iPads, and CCSS Math Toolkit. Participants will be provided with the best practices for instruction that will increase the rigor and cognitive demand that are necessary with the CCSS. Teachers will also be given the opportunity to examine instructional materials and resources to support the student learning of the CCSS. Register Cancel
Math Common Core Instruction and Resources, Grades 6-12 13F7637A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Participants are to bring their TEs, laptops or iPads, and CCSS Math Toolkit. Participants will be provided with the best practices for instruction that will increase the rigor and cognitive demand that are necessary with the CCSS. Teachers will also be given the opportunity to examine instructional materials and resources to support the student learning of the CCSS. When examining materials, participants may choose either the breakout session for grades 6 - 8 or 9 - 12. Register Cancel
School City-Get to Know Your Data (Beg) & Test Bank Access 13F7638A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. In this workshop, beginning users will learn how to use SchoolCity as a tool in data analysis for student success. Increase student engagement and ownership by learning how to incorporate data discussions in the classroom with students; including reflecting on data results and goal setting. Participants will also learn about the Test Bank and how to create one's own assessments. Register Cancel
SchoolCity-Data Discovery (Advanced) and Test Bank Access 13F7639A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. In this workshop, advanced SchoolCity users will learn how the test matrix report, custom reports, summary and student level data reports can drive student engagement and increase achievement. Teachers will also learn about the Test Bank and how to create one's own assessments. Register Cancel
McGraw-Hill K-2 Math Connects for TK/K (New Consumables) 13F7640A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops as much of the training will focus on the available technology. For this workshop, the morning will be training on program with "modeling" using the technology as we share the instructional digital tools. The afternoon will be more of a scavenger hunt as teachers explore the technology in a guided way. Register Cancel
McGraw-Hill K-2 Math Connects for Grade 1 (New Consumables) 13F7641A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops as much of the training will focus on the available technology. For this workshop, the morning will be training on program with "modeling" using the technology as we share the instructional digital tools. The afternoon will be more of a scavenger hunt as teachers explore the technology in a guided way. Register Cancel
McGraw-Hill K-2 Math Connects for Grade 2 (New Consumables) 13S7642A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops as much of the training will focus on the available technology. For this workshop, the morning will be training on program with "modeling" using the technology as we share the instructional digital tools. The afternoon will be more of a scavenger hunt as teachers explore the technology in a guided way. Register Cancel
Engaging Learners Through Effective Classroom Management 13F7568A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. In this workshop participants will develop a greater understanding of the culture of students living in poverty and how to support their success in school. Building positive relationships, effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies from the work of Rick Smith, Ruby Payne, Ph. D., Eric Jensen and WestEd/Teach 4 Success will be covered. Register Cancel
CELDT 2013-2014 13F7643A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. At this workshop, individuals who will be CELDT trainers during the 2013-2014 school year will learn about administering and scoring the 2013-2014 Edition of the CELDT, including changes in the test materials and administration procedures. The EL Coordinator/Specialist from each site is required to attend one of these sessions, but any and all that want a deeper understanding of the CELDT are also welcome. Register Cancel
Naviance 13F7644A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Must be a current teacher at Matt Garcia or Dover Bridge to Success. Provide additional professional development for the implementation of Naviance Register Cancel
Becoming Technologically Savvy - Beginners' Class 13F7645A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. This class is geared towards teachers who are just beginning to explore basic computer applications to aid them in the classroom and to help participants become more technologically confident with the things available to them. Training will include topics such as: Effective Google Searching, YouTube, Twitter/Social Media Use in Education, Basic Use of Google Apps, Introduction to EdModo, and Introduction to SchoolWires. (Topics are subject to change). **BRINGING YOUR OWN DEVICE IS ENCOURAGED** Register Cancel
Becoming Technologically Savvy - Advanced Class 13F7646A 08/05/13 8:15am-4:15pm. In this workshop, participants will dive deeper into resources available for them to use in our District. The presenters will cover the following topics (**BRINGING YOUR OWN DEVICE IS ENCOURAGED**): Getting Googly With Google Apps: We will cover the application of various Google Apps in real classrooms from K-12. Using real-life examples from power-Google Apps teachers across the world, participants will walk away with both examples, as well as hands-on time to begin to create replications of some of the meaningful ways learning is being transofrmed through increased collaboration. Specific Google applications covered will include, but are not limited to: Drive, SItes, Blogger, and YouTube Register Cancel
No Excuses University 13F7647A 08/06/13 8:15am-4:15pm. In this workshop, participants will participate in a morning session: Creating Cultures Of Universal Achievement which is an introduction to who we are and what we have learned that can help transform your school. The day will continue with the afternoon session: No Excuses University-Bringing Together No Excuses University: Bringing Together Cultures of Universal Achievement and Exceptional Systems. This keynote is designed to shape the lessons learned during this institute into one clear model that supports college readiness for all. The day's presentation will offer strategies and next steps for developing a No Excuses University at your own site. Register Cancel
Functional Writing, Part II for grades K-6 13F7633A 08/06/13 8:15am-4:15pm. Participants MUST have attended Functional Writing I previously offered in the district. Functional Writing II focuses on the required elements of the three types of writing-argument, informative, and narrative for grades K-6 based on the Common Core State Initiative's Implementing the Common Core State Standards. Using the Common Core State Standards English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, Appendix C: Samples of Student Writing, participants will discuss student writing samples to get a deeper understanding of the criteria necessary to meet the Common Core State Standards. In addition, participants will generate and learn teaching techniques for each type of writing. Register Cancel