2022-23 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OFFERINGS INSIDE
All professional development for 2022-2023 will be listed and/or submitted through KALPA, which is a software system that tracks and manages professional learning for teachers, support staff and administrators. Please review the KALPA Guidelines regarding the input of professional development hours for the purpose of Teacher Choice Professional Development Days. The KALPA guidelines are necessary to follow when inputting professional development hours that you may earn over the summer from an outside organization and wish to apply towards Teacher Choice Professional Development. The KALPA guidelines have not changed. This is just a reminder email of the process before you start your summer professional learning experience Last, keep in mind that if you participate in any District Provided Professional Development offered over the summer, the sessions will be listed in KALPA starting July 2022. If you need a refresher on how to input your data, please click here to review how to submit your data in KALPA.
Per the HPEA contract, please note the 2022 - 2023 Professional Development dates and topics. They are as follows:
VOLUNTARY OPTIONS
K-5 MATH AND
LITERACY
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
The training sessions will focus on topics such as: Math Investigations Unpacking Standards and Unit Planning (August 23 - 9 am to 3 pm); Foundational Reading and Writing Skills K-2 (August 22 - 3-5 teachers can attend - 9 to 11:30 am); Foundational Reading and Writing Skills 3-5 (August 23 - 3-5 teachers can attend - 12:30 to 3:30 pm).
LETRS TRAINING FOR ADMINISTRATORS
LETRS for Administrators helps literacy leaders create efficient methods of analyzing student data, establish effective instructional blocks in literacy, examine resources for all tiers of instruction, and support LETRS professional development participants. The course complements LETRS Training for Teachers and guides state, district, or building leaders in implementing research-based, multitiered instruction. The course also provides administrators with specific steps for facilitating change, developing a comprehensive assessment plan, managing resources, assembling a school leadership team, and making data-based decisions.
MI HEARTSAFE
SCHOOLS
CPR CERTIFICATION
MI HEARTSafe School certification shows that schools have met standards to protect students and staff by rapidly responding to a cardiac arrest. Becoming a MI HEARTSafe school prepares Hazel Park Schools to better handle cardiac arrest emergencies at school and during after-school activities. Hazel Park Schools has a cardiac emergency response plan in place, which is one requirement in becoming a MI HEARTSafe school. Our goal is to have each building in Hazel Park Schools become a MI HEARTSafe School over the next few years.
ORTON GILLINGHAM TRAINING MTSS AND SE TEACHERS
August 15 - 19 from 8 am to 3 pm
PROJECT BASED LEARNING K-12
Date and Time Coming Soon!
VOLUNTARY OPTIONS
MTSS-SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Members of the MTSS team, including the central office and building administrators, will: Research evidence-based interventions; Participate in professional development; Develop a coordinator plan for implementation and usage
IEP COMPREHENSIVE WALKTHROUGH
This voluntary training will equip special education providers in the art of writing a comprehensive and compliant Individualized Education Plan for your students. The focus will rest on a page by page, in depth guide on the components of this document and how to ensure that it implements with integrity and focus on each student's unique abilities. We will also embed a discussion on Least Restrictive Environment as well as transition planning. Any new processes and procedures will be discussed during this training session as well.
MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION REVIEW
This voluntary training will equip special education providers with the knowledge and tools to conduct a thorough manifestation determination review when legally justified by a student's disciplinary measures. Providers will learn the law around MDR's; the process; timelines; and circumstances under which they would conduct an MDR. We will look at the "why" of an MDR as well as the special circumstances law.
BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES
This voluntary training will provide a rich discussion on student behaviors in our schools today. It will provide strategies and suggestions for managing these difficult challenges. An in-depth, and engaging discussion will be at the forefront as we openly discuss situations staff are encountering and ways in which to successfully address and manage. We will also touch on the mental health aspect of our families during this session and ways we can assist by reaching out.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY OPTIONS
AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT AND PEDIATRIC CPR/AED CERTIFICATION
August 9, 2022 or August 10, 2022
This course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED valid for two years. This course is a hybrid course with an online course and in-person skills check at Hazel Park High School.
Prerequisite: Completion of online training and verification of certificate
Times: 9-9:45 am; 10:30-11:15 am; 12:30 - 1:15 pm
COMPREHENSIVE IEP WALKTHROUGH
June 13, 9 to 11 am August 23, 9 to 11 am Over Zoom
MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION REVIEW WALKTHROUGH AND LEGAL PARAMETERS
June 14, 9 to 11 am August 24, 9 to 11 am Over Zoom
BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES
June 14, 1 to 3 pm
August 24, 1 to 3 pm Over Zoom
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY OPTIONS
AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT AND PEDIATRIC CPR/AED CERTIFICATION
August 9, 2022 or August 10, 2022
This course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED valid for two years. This course is a hybrid course with an online course and in-person skills check at Hazel Park High School.
Prerequisite: Completion of online training and verification of certificate Times: 9-9:45 am; 10:30-11:15 am; 12:30 - 1:15 pm
NON-VIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION
TRI-COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION
Teachers, Administrators, Paraprofessionals
Trainer: Ricardo Castillo
*Contact building administrator to sign up for training sessions
September 12-13, 2022
Full training = Both days; Refresher = 2nd day only (Day 1: 8:30 am to 3 pm; Day 2: 8:30 to 11:30 am)
November 16-17, 2022
Full training = Both days; Refresher = 2nd day only (Day 1: 8:30 am to 3 pm; Day 2: 8:30 to 11:30 am)
January 19-20, 2022
Full training = Both days; Refresher = 2nd day only (Day 1: 8:30 am to 3 pm; Day 2: 8:30 to 11:30 am)
April 10-11, 2022
Full training = Both days; Refresher = 2nd day only (Day 1: 8:30 am to 3 pm; Day 2: 8:30 to 11:30 am)
Professional Learning Events hosted by Oakland Schools LINK -- Oakland Schools Special Populations PD Catalog LINK -- Oakland Schools Professional Development Catalog
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY OPTIONS
NEW TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM (NTIP)
Oakland Schools provides support to new teachers in Oakland County through our New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP). Our sign-up smore has been updated and is ready for distribution to all of your new teachers.
Per MDE, the definition of "new teacher" is that ONLY NEW TEACHERS IN THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF THEIR CAREER NEED TO COLLECT 90 NEW TEACHER HOURS. Teachers with 3+ years of experience from other states, charter schools, or other Michigan districts are NOT subject to the new teacher hours requirement. Please keep this in mind when deciding if teachers that are new to your district are a good fit for NTIP. Registration is open to all Oakland County new teachers. Please click here for some fantastic in-depth information and for a preview of the 2022-23 school year for NTIP.
8TH GRADE INTEGRATED U.S. HISTORY
Oakland Schools social studies consultants have a monthly series throughout 2022-2023 to help educators teach the REVISED MC3 8th Grade Integrated U.S. History course. SIGN UP LINK
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY OPTIONS
MATH LEARNING SERIES (K-12)
A series of four after-school PL sessions have been planned for Fall, 2022. These 90-minute sessions will be facilitated by Jennifer Curtis, ISD Math Consultant, and our district instructional coaches. You are encouraged to attend all sessions as the content builds upon the previous session, but this is not required.
All sessions will be virtual. Recordings will be shared following the meeting but you MUST attend the live session, with active engagement, to receive PD hours/SCECH. The October 5th and October 26th sessions will be added to Kalpa shortly. Teachers will be required to complete registration to receive the session link.
October 5th, 2022 4:30 - 6:00 PM Developing and Mathematical Community
Audience: K-12 Teachers and/or Instructional Support Staff Registration: Kalpa AND Session Registration https://oakland-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/j/92762903992
Participants will explore engagement and participation strategies to invite all students into learning. Teachers will also examine how our beliefs impact engagement in the classroom and how a growth mindset is essential in a math community of learners. Participants will also consider strategies for building strong mathematical identity and agency.
October 26th, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Engaging Students in Discourse with Talk Moves
Audience: K-12 Teachers and/or Instructional Support Staff Registration: Kalpa AND Session Registration: https://oakland-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/j/94891998175
Participants will describe the conditions for a mathematical community with productive discourse. Teachers will analyze classroom videos to deepen their understanding of community and what discourse can look like and sound like in math. Participants will also consider various talk moves and how to implement them with students.
November, 2022 (Date/Time TBD) - High Level Questioning
December 2022 - Date/Time TBD - Developing and Leveraging Mathematical Academic Vocabulary
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY OPTIONS
MATH LEARNING SERIES (K-12)
A series of four after-school PL sessions have been planned for Fall, 2022. These 90-minute sessions will be facilitated by Jennifer Curtis, ISD Math Consultant, and our district instructional coaches. You are encouraged to attend all sessions as the content builds upon the previous session, but this is not required.
All sessions will be virtual. Recordings will be shared following the meeting but you MUST attend the live session, with active engagement, to receive PD hours/SCECH. The October 5th and October 26th sessions will be added to Kalpa shortly. Teachers will be required to complete registration to receive the session link.
October 5th, 2022 4:30 - 6:00 PM Developing and Mathematical Community
Audience: K-12 Teachers and/or Instructional Support Staff Registration: Kalpa AND Session Registration https://oakland-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/j/92762903992
Participants will explore engagement and participation strategies to invite all students into learning. Teachers will also examine how our beliefs impact engagement in the classroom and how a growth mindset is essential in a math community of learners. Participants will also consider strategies for building strong mathematical identity and agency.
October 26th, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Engaging Students in Discourse with Talk Moves
Audience: K-12 Teachers and/or Instructional Support Staff Registration: Kalpa AND Session Registration: https://oakland-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/j/94891998175
Participants will describe the conditions for a mathematical community with productive discourse. Teachers will analyze classroom videos to deepen their understanding of community and what discourse can look like and sound like in math. Participants will also consider various talk moves and how to implement them with students.
November, 2022 (Date/Time TBD) - High Level Questioning
December 2022 - Date/Time TBD - Developing and Leveraging Mathematical Academic Vocabulary
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY OPTIONS Location: Ford Building Date: First Monday of Every Month (9 sessions) Time: 4:00 5:00 p.m. (60 minutes) Audience: special education teachers, social workers, psychologists, long-term substitutes Facilitators: MPB/CC/RS Choice Compensation: $35/hour or 1 hour Teacher Choice Council For Exceptional Children: Exceptional Teachers Resource Repository SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS NEW STAFF ACADEMY
Create An Account
More Behavior Interventions in the Classroom (select one)
Date: 1/17/2023 Time: 4:00 6:00 PM
Date: 2/15/2023 Time: 3:30 5:30 PM
Date: 4/25/2023 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Event Details and Registration
Overview of Systems to Support Trauma-Informed Practices
Date: 3/14/2023 Time: 1:00 3:00 PM Event Details and Registration
Behavior Interventions in the Classroom (select one)
Date: 1/11/2023 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Date: 2/7/2023 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Date: 4/18/2023 Time: 4:00 6:00 PM Event Details and Registration
Tier 1 Classroom Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports (select one)
Date: 5/3/2023 Time: 4:00 6:00 PM Date: 5/4/2023 Time: 3:30 5:30 PM Event Details and Registration
Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Planning Series Session 1
Date: 1/24/2023 Time: 9:00 11:00 AM Session 2
Date: 2/3/2023 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Session 3
Date: 2/13/2023 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Event Details and Registration
**SCECHs Pending
OAKLAND SCHOOLS
POPULATIONS
Together, teachers and paraeducators have the power to make a difference through collaborative efforts. Collaboration is a process among partners who share mutual goals and who work together to support students. Teachers and paraeducators should work together to provide quality instruction for students with disabilities
During this two hour learning opportunity, participants will learn team building strategies, such as collaborative skills and effective ways to communicate We will also explore ways to build relationships that foster respect while clearly communicating roles and responsibilities. This training is intended for teachers and paraeducators are encouraged to attend teams. This professional learning event is for special education/general education staff supporting students with IEP in Oakland County
Date(s): 04/05/23
Audience: Oakland County LEA and PSA Only Para Educators, Special Education Teachers Type: Traditional
SPECIAL
COURSE OFFERINGS 2022-2023 THE ART OF BUILDING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TEACHERS AND PARAEDUCATORS
ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
101 SELF-PACED COURSE
Assistive technology (AT) has been an up-and-coming hot-button topic recently. If the topic of AT piques your interest or you want to feel more confident when speaking with parents, guardians, or other adults about the subject and you enjoy a self paced module approach to learning, this Assistive Technology 101 course may be exactly what you are looking for The virtual, self-paced course is offered through MiPlace, where all content and activities will be housed.
The class will instruct on the following topics: obligations in considering assistive technology, decision making to determine appropriate tools, implementation of tools, data collection, and tool exploration
This series is intended for educators who support students with IEPs.
Date(s): January 2023
Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators, Social Workers, Psychologists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Teacher Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Para Educators, Counselors Oakland County LEA and PSA Only
Type: Online Only
BEHAVIOR, MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT: CREATING EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS
This event is for Oakland County Public School Special Educators and General Educators who support students with IEPs. The big 3 hot topics are BEHAVIOR, MOTIVATION, and ENGAGEMENT! Based on the research-based Safe and Civil Schools programs, this 4-part professional learning will explore effective classroom management and response. Learn and share strategies that are ready to use immediately. Build your resource toolbox and have the opportunity to practice. A must attend for EI teachers and for those that work with challenging behaviors or coach teachers in managing behaviors. All disciplines are welcome.
Session Topics:
Visions and Expectations for your Students
Basic Instructional Strategies
Establishing Positive Relationships
Responding to Misbehavior
During staff development sessions, teachers will learn how to:
Establish a vision for their classrooms
Organize classrooms for student success
Specify classroom behavioral expectations
Motivate even the most uncooperative students
Monitor and revise classroom behavioral plans
Correct specific misbehaviors
Note: Due to funding guidelines, 27 seats are available for active Oakland County Public Schools Educators employees for $15 There are 3 seats available for participants from Oakland County Private Schools and Agencies and out of county participants at a cost of $292 per participant. Date(s): 09/30/22 & 01/27/23
https://events.oakland.k12.mi.us/coe/coe p2 details.aspx?eventid=205410&cc=coee&oc=10
Audience: Oakland County LEA & PSA only, Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Teacher Consultants, Para Educators, Counselors
Type: Online Only
PEER TO PEER PROGRAM ROUNDTABLES: A CULTURAL SHIFT THAT BENEFITS ALL STUDENTS!
Peer to Peer (P2P) is one of the most impactful evidence based practices for individuals with Autism, and also provides many benefits to general education peers. In these monthly virtual round table meetings, participants will network, share resources and ideas with other districts running P2P programs, and learn more about the benefits of peer to peer programming. We will explore what P2P formats and tools are being utilized at all levels. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas regarding what is working well in their programs as well as to problem solve regarding challenges that may come up throughout the school year Whether you have an established program or are looking to start one, these roundtable meetings are for you! Come to one session, or come to all!
Session Topics: The “Helping Model” versus the “Participation Model” Autism Acceptance Activities
The Benefits of a Running a Peer to Peer Program Recruiting and Maintaining Peer Supports Training Peer to Peer Support Students Mediums of Exchange Participation vs. Helping Models Peer to Peer Supports in the IEP Running Case Conferences Peer to Peer Celebrations
Unified Champion Schools
This event is for special educators and general educators who support students with IEPs. SCECH/SSW credits pending Date(s): 9/27/2022 4/18/2023 https://events.oakland.k12.mi.us/coe/coe p2 details.aspx?eventid=205455&cc=coee&oc=10 Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Teacher Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Para Educators, Counselors Type: Online
ATPS WORKSHOP (ADULT
TRANSITION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES)
The Adult Transition Programs and Services (ATPS) group is the professional learning community (PLC) for the special education professionals who support adult students ages 18-26 This community of transition professionals is the primary medium for development, implementation and evaluation of transition programs that result in meaningful preparation of students for living, learning and working on their way to successful integration into their local communities.
Date(s): 10/19/2022, 12/14/2022, 3/8/2023
Audience: Oakland County LEA and PSA Only
Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Psychologists, Social Workers, Teacher Consultants, Para Educators
Type: Traditional
PSYCHOLOGISTS/SOCIAL WORKERS
PSYCH SERIES: THROUGH A NEW LENS: TRANSFORMING ASSESSMENT PROCESSES THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE APPROACHES
This workshop is designed to support school personnel in making informed decisions in professional assessment using culturally responsive assessment practices, including addressing culture in interviews and analyzing cultural factors in the context of assessment interpretation and report writing.
Participants will:
• Obtain background information on psychoeducational test bias
• Gain new perspectives on how the assessment process perpetuates patterns of oppression and can contribute the educational gaps for some populations
• Learn practical ways to counteract test bias by implementing culturally responsive approaches from the beginning of the assessment all the way through to the interpretive report and feedback session
Due to funding guidelines, 126 seats are available for active Oakland County Public in Schools Educators employees at no charge. There are 14 seats available for participants from Oakland County Private Schools and Agencies and out of county participants at a cost of $21 per participant
Date(s): 3/16/23
Audience: Oakland County LEA and PSA Only
Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Teacher Consultants, Counselors
Type: Online Only
SUICIDE AWARENESS
Understanding the warning signs of suicide and the resources to help support those at risk. Date(s): 1/31/23 https://events.oakland.k12.mi.us/coe/coe p2 details.aspx? eventid=204401&cc=COEE&oc=10
Date(s): 3/16/23
Audience: Oakland County LEA and PSA Only Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Teacher Consultants, Counselors Type: Online Only
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER: COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: MONTHLY SERIES 22-23
This series will provide a “think space” that brings school social workers together to gain connection, proper dispositions, knowledge, skills, tools and resources to perform their services in a thoughtful manner.
Sessions will provide: new didactical learning related to behavioral analysis, planning & intervention, responsive problem solving through case study, and sharing/collaboration. Please plan to discuss challenging situations and share tools and resources that you are finding helpful.
This year, we will be taking a deeper dive into behavioral issues using functional behavioral thinking and planning through a trauma informed/resilience focused lens
Sessions to include: (8:15 am 9:45 am)
#1. 9/22/22 Problem Solving using a Team Process #2 10/20/22- Functional Behavioral Assessment Thinking #3. 12/15/22 Behavioral Intervention Planning Thinking #4. 1/19/23 Polyvagal Theory and The Stress Response System* #5. 2/16/23- Polyvagal Theory Based Intervention* #6. 3/16/23- Building Resilience #7. 4/13/23 Needs of Students with Disabilities #8. 5/18/23 Pulling It All Together
For SW Credit Hours, this is considered synchronous when a social worker participates in the live event. Participants do not have to attend every session to receive credits. * sessions should count for pain management requirements.
Learning Objectives: Participants will...
Increase knowledge and skills of the latest trends in Oakland County. Increase knowledge and skills of theory, interventions, and resources related to the topic of the day.
FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLANNING WITH DR. MELISSA NANTAIS
Dr. Melissa Nantais, a consultant with the MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center, will lead this highly interactive 3 session series for individuals who facilitate or participate on teams completing Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans. The series focuses on the FBA / BIP process along with support tools and information on how to facilitate the process. Date(s): 01/10/2023, 1/17/2023, 1/24/2023
Audience: Oakland County LEA and PSA Only; Special Education Teachers; General Education Teachers; Administrators; Psychologists; Social Workers; Speech/Language Pathologists; Teacher Consultants Type: Virtual
PARAEDUCATOR: COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE SERIES PARAPROFESSIONALS
Paraeducators are being asked to take on many new roles, often with little or no training or support. The Community of Practice (CoP) for Oakland County Paraeducators is an opportunity for paraeducators to network and collaborate while discussing current topics related to their ever-changing work
The sessions are free and will be held virtually. Stipends are available for Oakland County paraeducators who attend on their own time.
Topics include:
Motivation and Strategies for Engagement
- Technology in the Classroom
Building Relationships with Students
Prompting and Prompt Dependency
- Looking at Challenging Behaviors Differently
- Confidentiality and Communicating with Families
Sessions run from 4pm 5pm.
Dates: 10/19/22; 11/16/22; 12/14/22; 2/15/23; 3/22/23; 4/26/23
THE
ART OF
BUILDING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TEACHERS AND PARAEDUCATORS
Together, teachers and paraeducators have the power to make a difference through collaborative efforts. Collaboration is a process among partners who share mutual goals and who work together to support students Teachers and paraeducators should work together to provide quality instruction for students with disabilities.
During this two hour learning opportunity, participants will learn team-building strategies, such as collaborative skills and effective ways to communicate We will also explore ways to build relationships that foster respect while clearly communicating roles and responsibilities. This training is intended for teacher and paraeducators are encouraged to attend teams This professional learning event is for special education/general education staff supporting students with IEP in Oakland County.
Date(s): 04/05/23
Audience: Oakland County LEA and PSA Only Para Educators, Special Education Teachers Type: Traditional https://events.oakland.k12.mi.us/coe/coe p2 details.aspx? eventid=205082&cc=COEE&oc=10
Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Teacher Consultants, Para Educators Type: Online Only
