Developing Teacher Catalog Fall 2010 Professional development Center Š Houston Independent School District
Houston Independent School District 2010 Board of Education Greg Meyers, President Paula M. Harris, First Vice President Diana DĂĄvila, Second Vice President Carol Mims Galloway, Secretary Anna Eastman, Assistant Secretary Michael L. Lunceford Lawrence Marshall Harvin C. Moore Manuel RodrĂguez Jr. Terry B. Grier, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Terry B. Grier, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Houston Independent School District Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th Street Houston, Texas 77092-8501 Web site: www.houstonisd.org It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, handicap or disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or political affiliation in its educational or employment programs and activities.
Professional Development Center - Sharon Koonce New Teachers and ACP- Melanie Evans-Smith
Managers: Gwen Tompkins, Pearl Black, Wally de Covarrubia, Cedric Williams Secretaries: Amy Thompson, Lori Glapion, Pat Ashley, Alicia Brown, Business Manager: Cristina Oliveros Maritza Garcia, Christina Jordan, Tammie Moran, Susan Paul, Sheneva Sanders Chaney Ledet, Felicitie Fischer, Greg Granger, Iris Reyes, Cheryl Flores, Kim Seals, Gustavo Gallardo, Jonett Miniel Jeff Rimkus, Joann Dawkins, Sybil Mason, Peggy Sinclair, Heleodoro Espinoza
Teacher Leadership (Proficient and Highly Effective Teachers) – Stephanie Moss
Managers: Denise Martinez, Bertha Brown, Stephen Gonzales Secretary: Sheryl Levy-Daitz Heather Pollack, Karen Vanek, Janice Dingayan, Corina Bullock, Allison Faseler, Kristy George, Vanessa Nieto-Gomez, Monica Manzano, Rebecca Sheinberg, Janice Brown, Clara Yates Dan Greenberg, Gail McGee, Karan Shelton, Tremeka Collins
Onboarding – Josephine Rice
Managers: Julie Hill, Joe Chase, Shannon Verrett, Shelly Thomas Secretaries: Rainett Jackson, Alice Harris, Frank Cruse, Linda Bowers, Leslie Bentley, Claudia Morales Shirley Jean Hall
Leadership Development – TBD
Managers: James Metoyer, Suzanne Mihalaglou; Lidia Gazdyszyn Secretaries: Annette Lyons, Gwendolyn Wilson Debbie Kubiak, Sharon Carpenter, Rosalyn Simpson
PD Clearinghouse – Evelyn Wagner-Wright Managers: Robert Adams, Sharmen Rogers Training Operations Administrator: Ava Mathis Secretaries: Joyce Pirtle Martin Sanchez, Lori Grossman, Isai Gutierrez Sydne James Kenya McIntyre, Jo Ann Arcement, Thea Goldin-Smith Tony Perez, Mauro Gallegos
HISD Superintendent of Schools Terry B. Grier (far right) with the 2010 Board of Education (L–R): Secretary Carol Mims Galloway, Second Vice President Diana Dávila, Trustee Harvin C. Moore, President Greg Meyers, Trustee Michael L. Lunceford, First Vice President Paula M. Harris, Trustee Manuel Rodríguez Jr., Trustee Lawrence Marshall, and Assistant Secretary Anna Eastman.
Fall 2010
PEIMS Data Quality - CTE
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CT0147 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Campus Administrators Counselors SIMS Specialists and other campus personnel involved in assigning PEIMS course numbers and reporting for CTE. DESCRIPTION: This session covers new Texas State requirements governing accurate coding of students enrolled in Career and Technical Education courses. New PEIMS course numbers will be identified. CONTACT: Steve Allen Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session 8
Start Date 9/24/2010
End Date 9/24/2010
Start Time 15:00
End Time 16:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: CTE Cosmetology PLC
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CT1001 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Cosmetology Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Madgelyn Pesin Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session 1
Start Date 11/18/2010
End Date 11/18/2010
Start Time 16:14
End Time 18:15
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: CTE Educatn & Traing PLC
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CT1002 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Education and Training Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Madgelyn Pesin Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session 1
Start Date 10/25/2010
End Date 10/25/2010
Start Time 16:15
End Time 18:15
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: CTE Health Science PLC
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CT1003 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Health Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Madgelyn Pesin Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session 1
Start Date 10/27/2010
End Date 10/27/2010
Start Time 16:15
End Time 18:15
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: CTE Hosp & Tourism PLC
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CT1004 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Hospitality and Tourism Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Madgelyn Pesin Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session 1
Start Date 10/12/2010
End Date 10/12/2010
Start Time 16:15
End Time 18:15
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: CTE Human Services PLC
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CT1005 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Human Services Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Madgelyn Pesin Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session 1
Start Date 10/7/2010
End Date 10/7/2010
Start Time 16:15
End Time 18:15
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: CTE Business PLC
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CT1011 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Business Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Stefni Kueht Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/20/2010
10/20/2010
16:15
18:15
Waltrip High School
2
11/18/2010
11/18/2010
16:15
18:15
Waltrip High School
MTG: CTE Finance PLC
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CT1012 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Finance Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Stefni Kueht Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/12/2010
10/12/2010
16:15
18:15
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
11/17/2010
11/17/2010
16:30
18:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: CTE Marketing PLC
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CT1013 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Marketing Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Stefni Kueht Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/13/2010
10/13/2010
16:15
18:15
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
10/13/2010
10/13/2010
16:15
18:15
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: Bus, Mktg, and Fin PLC
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CT1014 TARGET AUDIENCE: CTE Business, Marketing, and Finance Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will collaborate to share effective instructional strategies and continue preparing curriculum for new courses adopted for the current school year. CONTACT: Stefni Kueht Career and Technical Education 713-556-6981.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Career & Technical Education
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Session 1
Start Date 10/7/2010
End Date 10/7/2010
Start Time 16:15
End Time 18:15
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: 6-12 Math Chairpersons
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CU1005 TARGET AUDIENCE: 6-12 Math Department Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Participants will work collaboratively as a professional learning community to explore math leadership strategies that promote aligned rigorous and engaging math instruction based on high-yield research-based instructional strategies and district initiatives. CONTACT: Shantray Demerson Secondary Curriculum 713 556-6823.
Teacher-Developing Department Curriculum
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Session 7
Start Date 9/30/2010
End Date 9/30/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 19:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: K-5 Math Lead Teachers 1
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CU1061 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Math Lead Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Meeting 1 of 4 - Participants will work collaboratively with the Elementary Curriculum Department to communicate and share math leadership strategies that promote aligned rigorous and engaging mathematics instruction based upon high-yield research-based instructional strategies and district initiatives. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please enroll in the session of your choice. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
9/15/2010
9/15/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
4
9/20/2010
9/20/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: K-5 Math Lead Teachers 2
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CU1062 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Math Lead Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Meeting 2 of 4 - Participants will work collaboratively with the Elementary Curriculum Department to communicate and share math leadership strategies that promote aligned rigorous and engaging mathematics instruction based upon high-yield research-based instructional strategies and district initiatives. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please enroll in the session of your choice. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
11/15/2010
11/15/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
4
11/17/2010
11/17/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Carnegie Alg I Tcrs - New
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CU1478 TARGET AUDIENCE: New Carnegie Algebra I Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will explore and apply the Carnegie Learning software and lesson planning with Carnegie materials. Schools and teachers that have the Carnegie Learning system may attend this three-day course. Please note that the training occurs three successive Saturdays 9/12 9/19 and 9/26/09. CONTACT: Shirley Ward Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher-Developing Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
11
9/11/2010
9/11/2010
08:30
15:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
12
9/25/2010
9/25/2010
08:30
15:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Integ Gr 6-12 Graphic Calctrs
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CU1486 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Mathematics Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will take away activities for integrating graphing calculators into their math lessons. Participants will receive a graphing calculator. A box lunch will be provided. CONTACT: Shantray Demerson Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6863.
Teacher-Developing Department Curriculum
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Session 12
Start Date 11/6/2010
End Date 11/6/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 15:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Gr 1 Math Hiding Assessment
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CU1499 TARGET AUDIENCE: First Grade Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will develop their expertise using Palm/PDA technology to interview students (in English or Spanish) using the formative Hiding Assessment math developed by Kathy Richardson. Teachers will leave session with a deep understanding of the connectons between HISD's First Grade Math Curriculum and research-based instructional strategies and resources and the ease of using PDA to increase student math learning. CONTACT: Ester Mengistu Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 5
Start Date 10/6/2010
End Date 10/6/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Kinderg Assmt Math Countg Obj
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CU1500 TARGET AUDIENCE: Kindergarten Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will develop their expertise using Palm/PDA technology to interview students (in English or Spanish) using the formative Counting Objects math assessment developed by Kathy Richardson. Teachers will be able to summarize important student data to increase student math learning. CONTACT: Ester Mengistu Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 6
Start Date 10/4/2010
End Date 10/4/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Social Studies Lead Teacher 1
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CU1509 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Social Studies Lead Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Meeting 1 of 4 - Participants will work collaboratively with the Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Department to explore social studies leadership strategies that promote aligned rigorous and engaging social studies instruction based on high-yield research-based instructional strategies and district initiatives. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: This is the first in a series of four required workshops for elementary social studies lead teachers for the school year. For this workshop you may enroll in either of two sessions: Session 1 or Session 2. CONTACT: Michael Dorsey Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
13
9/14/2010
9/14/2010
16:30
18:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
14
9/16/2010
9/16/2010
16:30
18:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Social Studies Lead Teacher 2
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CU1514 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Social Studies Lead Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Meeting 2 of 4 - Participants will work collaboratively with the Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Department to explore social studies leadership strategies that promote aligned rigorous and engaging social studies instruction based on high-yield research-based instructional strategies and district initiatives. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: This is the first in a series of four required workshops for elementary social studies lead teachers for the school year. For this workshop you may enroll in either of two sessions: Session 1 or Session 2. CONTACT: Michael Dorsey Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
11/2/2010
11/2/2010
16:30
18:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
4
11/4/2010
11/4/2010
16:30
18:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Analyzing Data: TPRI K-3
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CU1601 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-3 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the analyzing of your TPRI Assessment data to drive your classroom instruction for student who may be at-risk with reading difficulties intensive instruction students. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring your mCLASS summary report and your TPRI Intervention Activities Guide to the training. CONTACT: Cynthia A. Gonzalez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6869.
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
6
9/28/2010
9/28/2010
15:30
18:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
7
9/30/2010
9/30/2010
15:30
18:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Analyzing Data: Tejas LEE K-3
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CU1602 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-3 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This course is on the analyzing of your Tejas LEE Assessment data to drive your classroom instruction for student who may be at-risk with reading difficulties intensive instruction students. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring your mCLASS summary report and your Tejas LEE Guia de actividades de intervencion to the training. CONTACT: Cynthia A. Gonzalez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6869.
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
6
10/4/2010
10/4/2010
15:30
18:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
7
10/5/2010
10/5/2010
15:30
18:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Lang Arts Curric Planning
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CU1611 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 ELA Bilingual Spanish and ESL Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to plan their Reading and Language Arts lessons for each 9-weeks cycle using curriculum documents. CONTACT: Dalma Marichal Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6864.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
6
9/30/2010
9/30/2010
16:00
18:00
Memorial Elementary School
7
12/9/2010
12/9/2010
16:00
18:00
Wainwright Elementary School
MTG: SLLC Interns - September
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CU1665 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Science Learning and Leadership Collaborative (SLLC) Interns. DESCRIPTION: Participants will continue to develop their ability to reflect on and improve their science teaching practices as they focus on classroom instruction and assessment. Areas that will be addressed include: science content (with use of horizontal planning guides) pedagogy assessment for learning and working collaboratively as educators to improve student learning. Content instruction will focus on Earth/Space Science. CONTACT: Deborah Blocker Elementary Curriculum 713-556-7163. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
9
9/8/2010
9/14/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
10
9/8/2010
9/14/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
11
9/8/2010
9/14/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
12
9/8/2010
9/14/2010
08:00
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
13
9/8/2010
9/14/2010
08:00
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
12
10/11/2010
10/15/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
13
10/11/2010
10/14/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
14
10/11/2010
10/15/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
15
10/11/2010
10/15/2010
08:00
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
16
10/11/2010
10/15/2010
08:00
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: SLLC Interns - November
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CU1667 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Science Learning and Leadership Collaborative (SLLC) Interns. DESCRIPTION: During this session interns will continue to develop their ability to reflect on and improve their science teaching practices as they focus on classroom instruction and assessment. Areas that will be addressed include: science content (with use of horizontal planning guides) pedagogy assessment for learning and working collaboratively as educators to improve student learning. Content instruction will focus on Earth/Space Science. CONTACT: Deborah Blocker Elementary Curriculum 713-556-7163.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
8
11/3/2010
11/9/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
9
11/3/2010
11/9/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
10
11/3/2010
11/9/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
11
11/3/2010
11/9/2010
08:00
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
12
11/3/2010
11/9/2010
08:00
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: SLLC Interns - December
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CU1668 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Science Learning and Leadership Collaborative (SLLC) Interns. DESCRIPTION: During this session interns will continue to develop their ability to reflect on and improve their science teaching practices as they focus on classroom instruction and assessment. Areas that will be addressed include: science content (with use of horizontal planning guides) pedagogy assessment for learning and working collaboratively as educators to improve student learning. Content instruction will focus on Life Science. CONTACT: Deborah Blocker Elementary Curriculum 713-556-7163.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
8
12/6/2010
12/10/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
9
12/6/2010
12/10/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
10
12/6/2010
12/10/2010
08:00
15:30
Baylor College of Medicine
11
12/6/2010
12/10/2010
08:00
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
12
12/6/2010
12/10/2010
08:00
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
enVision K-5 Math Intervn Resc
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CU1728 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use the enVision Diagnosis and Intervention System to access diagnose and provide intervention to students using TEKS-based materials. Participants will learn how to incorporate Pearson Success Net in addition to print materials to fully utilize the Intervention System. Upon completion of the session participants will have resources and strategies for immediate implementation in the classroom. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Teachers are requested to bring a K-3 or a 4-5 "Math Diagnosis and Intervention System" box from their respective campuses. CONTACT: Ester Mengistu Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 6
Start Date 9/28/2010
End Date 9/28/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Scien Kit: Seed to Plant PK-2
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CU1783 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use the enVision Diagnosis and Intervention System to access diagnose and provide intervention to students using TEKS-based materials. Participants will learn how to incorporate Pearson Success Net in addition to print materials to fully utilize the Intervention System. Upon completion of the session participants will have resources and strategies for immediate implementation in the classroom. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Teachers are requested to bring a K-3 or a 4-5 "Math Diagnosis and Intervention System" box from their respective campuses. CONTACT: Ester Mengistu Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 5
Start Date 11/9/2010
End Date 11/9/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Struct of Life 3-5
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CU1784 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to integrate science into the classroom by using the FOSS Structures of Life kit. This kit includes all the material needed for 32 students (including 24 student non-fiction readers) plus a comprehensive step-by-step teacher guide with student investigation sheets and assissment features. There is no course cost but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez, Elementary Curriculum SMRC Office, 713-726-2219. Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 8
Start Date 11/10/2010
End Date 11/10/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Aquariums PK-2
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CU1785 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to integrate life science into your classroom by using the DSM Observing An Aquarium kit. At the end of this training participants will be able to check out this kit from the Science Material Resource Center. Included in this kit are all the material needed for 32 students (including 8 student non-fiction readers) plus a comprehensive teacher guide with student investigation and assessment features. There is no cost for the course but there is a refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office 713-726-2219.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 8
Start Date 12/2/2010
End Date 12/2/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Food Chns & Wbs 3-5
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CU1786 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to integrate life science into your classroom by using the DSM Food Chains and Webs Kit. This kit includes all the material needed for 32 students (including 8 student non-fiction readers) plus a comprehensive step-by-step teacher guide with student activity sheets and 3-part assessment features. There is no cost for the course but there is a refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez, Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office, 713-726-2219. Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 7
Start Date 11/11/2010
End Date 11/11/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Peb Sand Silt K-2
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CU1787 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to integrate earth science into the classroom by using hands on earth materials that aligned to the HISD curriculum. At the end of training participants will be able to check out a FOSS Pebbles Sand and Silt kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. This kit includes all the material needed for 32 students (including 32 student non-fiction readers and a big book) plus a comprehensive step-by-step teacher guide with student assessment materials.There is no cost for the course but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office 713-726-2219 Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 14
Start Date 10/26/2010
End Date 10/26/2010
Start Time 04:00
End Time 07:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Earth Materls 3-5
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CU1788 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: In this workshop the participant will learn how to integrate science into your classroom by using the FOSS Earth Materilas Kit. At the end of this training each participant will be able to check out this kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. There is no course cost but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez, Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office, 713-726-2219.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 11
Start Date 11/4/2010
End Date 11/4/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Magnet & Electr 3-5
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CU1790 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn how to integrate physical science into your classroom by using the FOSS Magnetism & Electricity kit. At the end of this 3 hour training each participant will be able to check out this kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. This kit includes all the material needed for 32 students (including 24 student non-fiction readers) plus a comprehensive step-by-step teacher guide with student investigation and assessment features. There is no course cost but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez, Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office, 713-726-2219. Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 8
Start Date 9/30/2010
End Date 9/30/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Balance & Motn K-2
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CU1791 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to integrate physical science into the classroom using the FOSS Balance and Motion kit. This kit includes all the material needed for 32 students (including 24 student non-fiction readers and a big book) plus a comprehensive step-by-step teacher guide with student investigation sheets and assessment features. There is no cost for the course but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office 713-726-2219 Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 9
Start Date 9/14/2010
End Date 9/14/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Environments 3-5
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CU1792 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: In this workshop the participant will learn how to integrate science into your classroom by using the FOSS Environment kit. At the end of this training each participant will be able to check out this kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. There is no course cost but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez, Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office, 713-726-2219.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 4
Start Date 12/9/2010
End Date 12/9/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Matter & Energy 3-5
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CU1793 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: In this workshop the participant will learn how to integrate science into your classroom by using the FOSS Matter and Energy kit. At the end of this training each participant will be able to check out this kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. There is no course cost but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez, Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office, 713-726-2219.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 10
Start Date 9/9/2010
End Date 9/9/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Investg Water K-2
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CU1794 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: In this workshop each participant will learn how to integrate physical science into your classroom by using the DSM Investigating Water module. At the end of this training each participant will be able to check out this Kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. There is no cost for the course but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez, Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office, 713-726-2219.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 8
Start Date 11/2/2010
End Date 11/2/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
enVision Math K-2 Model Lessns
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CU1843 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will experience enVision Math 4-Part lesson plan from beginning to end including the use of technology manipulatives and ready-made center activities. Additionally participants will learn and understand how to make full use of the consumable foldable student pages (work mats) as a part of an enVision Math lesson. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Teachers are requested to bring one teacher topic. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 6
Start Date 9/15/2010
End Date 9/15/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
enVision: Gr 3-5 Math Mod Lesn
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CU1844 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will experience an enVision Math 4-Part lesson plan from beginning to end including the use of technology manipulatives and ready-made center activities. Additionally participants will learn and understand how to make full use of the consumable foldable student pages (work mats) as a part of an enVision Math lesson. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Teachers are requested to bring one teacher topic. CONTACT: Dana Enriquez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 6
Start Date 9/22/2010
End Date 9/22/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location Helms Elementary School
K-5 Soc Std Saturday Expo 2
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CU1865 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Social Studies Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will work collaboratively with the Social Studies CIA department and expert presenters to explore social studies strategies that promote aligned rigorous and engaging instruction based on high-yield research -based instructional strategies and district initiatives. A special focus will be placed on interdisciplinary planning assessment and reading strategies. CONTACT: Michael Dorsey Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 3
Start Date 10/16/2010
End Date 10/16/2010
Start Time 08:00
End Time 13:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
K-5 Engl Lang Prof Standards
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CU1870 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will develop an understanding of the Cross-Curricular Second Language Acquisition Essential Knowledge & Skills (CSLAEKS) and the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) and their correlations to the TEKS and CCRS. Best practices for ELLs will be modeled and participants will apply new concepts to lesson planning. CONTACT: Annette LaPrise Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6878.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 3
Start Date 9/9/2010
End Date 9/9/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Sutton Elementary School
K-2 Math Base Ten Blocks
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CU1939 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade K-2 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use base ten blocks to effectively represent numbers and develop a conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction concepts aligned with TEKS activities. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
2
9/27/2010
9/27/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
3
10/4/2010
10/4/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Gr 3-5 Math Base Ten Blocks
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CU1940 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use base ten blocks to effectively represent numbers and develop a conceptual understanding of equivalencies and decomposition of numbers. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
2
10/4/2010
10/4/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
3
10/11/2010
10/11/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
K-2 Math Cuisenaire Rods
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CU1941 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use Cuisenaire Rods to connect concrete representation to abstract thinking with addition subtraction fractions and measurements. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 2
Start Date 11/1/2010
End Date 11/1/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Grade 3-5 Math Cuisenaire Rods
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CU1942 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use Cuisenaire Rods to connect concrete representation to abstract thinking with addition subtraction multiplication division fractions and measurement. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 2
Start Date 11/29/2010
End Date 11/29/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Science Kit: Solids & Liq K-2
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CU1952 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to integrate physical science into the classroom using the FOSS Solids & Liquids Kit. At the end of this training participants will be able to check out this Kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. There is no cost for the course but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office 713-726-2219
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 9
Start Date 10/5/2010
End Date 10/5/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Variables 3-5
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CU1953 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to integrate scientific investigations into the classroom using the FOSS Variables Kit. At the end of this training participants will be able to check out a FOSS Variables Kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. There is no cost for the course but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office 713-726-2219.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 7
Start Date 9/23/2010
End Date 9/23/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit: Land & Water 3-5
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CU1961 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to integrate earth science into the classroom using the STC Land and Water Science Kit. At the end of this training participants will be able to check out a STC Land and Water kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. There is no cost for the course but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office 713-726-2219.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 5
Start Date 10/28/2010
End Date 10/28/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
K-2 Wrtg Beginnings & Endgs
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CU1962 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to teach a variety of beginning and ending statements in creative writing. CONTACT: Priscilla Williams Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6876.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 2
Start Date 10/5/2010
End Date 10/5/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 3-5 Wrtg Beginnings & Endgs
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CU1967 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to teach a variety of beginning and ending statements. CONTACT: Priscilla Williams Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6876.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 2
Start Date 9/21/2010
End Date 9/21/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: K-5 Easy Tech PLC
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CU1968 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 EasyTech Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: Easy Tech School Coordinators will share best practice in planning consistent instruction for K-5 and network with other EasyTech School Coordinators. CONTACT: Elizabeth Perrin Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher-Developing Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 3
Start Date 9/29/2010
End Date 9/29/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location Herrera Elementary School
enVision Tech: K-5 New Users
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CU1970 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to navigate and access online blackline masters assessments ready-made center activities Digital Animations and eTools. At the end of the session participants will be able to immediately use these resources to plan and facilitate aligned engaging and rigorous instruction using friendly enVision Math on-line teaching tools. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 8
Start Date 9/29/2010
End Date 9/29/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
enVision Tech: K-5 Experienced
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CU1971 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will take enVision Math online resources to the next level by learning how to enroll students into SuccessTracker in order to assign students targeted lessons and assessments to be completed in the classroom computer lab or at home. At the end of the session participants will have an in-depth understanding of how to make full use of all enVision Math on-line technology resources that are available to students and teachers. CONTACT: Ester Mengistu Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 8
Start Date 9/22/2010
End Date 9/22/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Data-Driven Problem Solvg
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CU1973 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will study student data and learn how to desegregate the data to utilize math resources such as enVision and the Problem Solving Board to re-teach targeted student expectations. At the end of session participants will be able to immediately use these resources to plan and facilitate aligned engaging and data driven instruction to address areas of need. CONTACT: Dana Enriquez-Vontoure Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 2
Start Date 9/14/2010
End Date 9/14/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Interactive Math Wd Walls
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CU1974 TARGET AUDIENDE: K-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will explore strategies for effective elementary math word walls that can be replicated in the classroom. At the end of the session participants will be able to immediately use the resources to create an "academically focused" "data driven" and "student friendly" interactive math word wall. CONTACT: Dana Enriquez-Vontoure Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 2
Start Date 9/2/2010
End Date 9/2/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Scien Kit: Terrariums K-3
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CU2018 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn how to integrate life science into your classroom by using the GEMS Terrarium Habitats Kit. At the end of this training each participant will be able to check out this kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. This kit includes all the material needed for 32 students plus a comprehensive step-by-step teacher guide with student investigation and assessment features.There is no cost for the course but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office 713-726-2219. Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 3
Start Date 12/7/2010
End Date 12/7/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
Scien Kit : Dissolving K-2
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CU2019 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn how to intergrate physical science into your classroom by using the GEMS Involving Dissolving Kit. At the end of training each participant will be able to check out this kit from the Science Materials Resource Center. This kit includes all the material needed for 24 students plus a comprehensive step-by-step teacher guide with student investigation and assessment features. There is no cost for the course but there is a $25 refurbishment fee for kit use. CONTACT: Andry Ramirez Elementary Curriculum - SMRC Office 713-726-2219. Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 4
Start Date 10/19/2010
End Date 10/19/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hollingsworth Science Center
K-5 Tesoros de Lectura Tier 1
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CU2089 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Bilingual Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to implement Differentiated Tier 1 Instruction using the newly adopted Spanish reading program. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713 -556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/21/2010
End Date 9/21/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Reading Street Assessment
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CU2090 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 ELA and Reading Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use assessments and assessment data from the newly adopted reading program in order to inform the instructional decision-making process. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/14/2010
End Date 9/14/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Grade 1 TPRI Administration
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CU2092 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 1 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be trained on Grade 1 TPRI testing adminstration procedures. This is not a Training of Trainers. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring your 2010-2014 TPRI Grade 1 kit and PDA to this training. CONTACT: Cynthia A. Gonzalez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6869.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 8/30/2010
End Date 8/30/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 17:30
Location East Region Office
Grade 1 Tejas LEE Administn
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CU2094 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 1 Bilingual Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be trained on Grade 1 Tejas LEE testing administration procedures. This is not a Training of Trainers. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring your 2010-2011 Tejas LEE kit and PDA to the training. CONTACT: Cynthia A. Gonzalez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6869.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 8/31/2010
End Date 8/31/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 17:30
Location East Region Office
Grade 2-3 TPRI Administration
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CU2095 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 2 and 3 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be trained on Grades 2-3 TPRI testing administration procedures. This is not a Training of Trainers. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring your 2010-2014 TPRI kit and PDA to the training. CONTACT: Cynthia A. Gonzalez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6869.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/1/2010
End Date 9/1/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Grade 2-3 Tejas LEE Administn
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CU2096 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 2-3 Bilingual Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be trained on the proper administration of the Tejas LEE assessment for teachers in grades 2-3. This is not a Training of Trainers. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring your 2010-2014 Tejas LEE kit and PDA to the training. CONTACT: Cynthia A. Gonzalez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6869.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/2/2010
End Date 9/2/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Kindergarten TPRI Administratn
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CU2097 TARGET AUDIENCE: Kindergarten Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be trained on the proper administration of TPRI assessment for kindergarten teachers. This is not a Training of Trainers. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring your 2010-2014 TPRI kit and PDA to the training. CONTACT: Cynthia A. Gonzalez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6869.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/13/2010
End Date 9/13/2010
Start Time 15:00
End Time 16:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Kindergarten Tejas LEE Admintn
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CU2098 TARGET AUDIENCE: Bilingual Kindergarten Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be trained on the proper administration of Tejas LEE assessment for kindergarten teachers. This is not a Training of Trainers. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring your 2010-2014 Tejas LEE kit and PDA to the training. CONTACT: Cynthia A. Gonzalez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6869.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/14/2010
End Date 9/14/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 17:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Reading Street Tier 1
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CU2100 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 ELA and Reading Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to implement Differentiated Tier 1 Instruction using the newly adopted reading program. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713-556 -6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/21/2010
9/21/2010
16:00
18:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
9/23/2010
9/23/2010
16:00
18:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
3
10/12/2010
10/12/2010
16:00
18:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
4
10/14/2010
10/14/2010
16:00
18:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-2 Math Unifix Cubes
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CU2104 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use unifix cubes to effectively represent numbers and develop a conceptual understanding of addition/subtraction concepts. Participants will use manipulatives to create engaging TEKS-based activities for immediate implementation in the classroom. Upon completion of the session participants will receive class sets of unifix cubes. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/18/2010
10/18/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
2
10/25/2010
10/25/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
K-2 Math Pattern Blocks
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CU2105 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn to use Pattern Blocks to effectively connect concrete representation to abstract thinking with topics such as geometry fractions and measurement. Participants will use manipulatives to create engaging TEKS-based activities for immediate implementation in the classroom. Upon completion of the session participants will receive class sets of pattern blocks. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 1
Start Date 12/6/2010
End Date 12/6/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Just in Time: Mult & Divsn 3-5
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CU2109 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in instructional activities geared to develop numerical fluency with conceptual understanding and computational accuracy. Teachers leave the session with instructional techniques that promote aligned rigorous and engaging mathematics instruction which will encourage students to use number relationships and strategies in order to work flexibly efficiently and accurately with computation. CONTACT: Dana Enriquez-Vontoure Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 1
Start Date 9/9/2010
End Date 9/9/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location Travis Elementary School
Just in Time: Frctns & Dec 3-5
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CU2110 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in instructional activities geared to develop numerical fluency with conceptual understanding and computational accuracy. Teachers will leave the session with instructional techniques that promote aligned rigorous and engaging mathematics instruction which will encourage students to use number relationships and strategies in order to work flexibly efficiently and accurately with computation. CONTACT: Lance Menster Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 1
Start Date 10/6/2010
End Date 10/6/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
K-5 Tesoros Assessment
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CU2111 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Bilingual Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use assessments and assessment data from the strategies of the newly adopted Spanish reading program in order to inform the instructional decision-making process. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/14/2010
End Date 9/14/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Reading Street Walkthrough
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CU2112 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 ELA and Reading Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to implement the newly adopted reading program Reading Street. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/21/2010
End Date 9/21/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Tesoros Walkthrough
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CU2113 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Bilingual Teachers. COST: None. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to implement the newly adopted reading program Tesoros. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/21/2010
End Date 9/21/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Reading St Small Gr Instn
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CU2114 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 ELA and Reading Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to implement Small Group Instruction using the newly adopted reading program. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 1
Start Date 9/16/2010
End Date 9/16/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Tesoros Small Group Instn
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CU2115 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Bilingual Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to implement Small Group Instruction using the newly adopted Spanish reading program. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713 -556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/16/2010
End Date 9/16/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-5 Rdg Street: Guided Reading
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CU2116 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 ELA and Reading Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to implement Guided Reading using the newly adopted reading program. CONTACT: Victoria Orozco-Martinez Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/25/2010
End Date 9/25/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 15:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Singapore Math K-5 Strateg
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CU2118 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will explore Singapore Math strategies to develop instructional methods which increase number sense and visualization abilities in mathematics students. Participants will engage in thorough examination of addition subtraction multiplication and division type problems which will serve as the platform for incorporating Singaporean Math strategies. CONTACT: Ester Mengistu Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Employee Pathway
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective
Department
Session 1
Start Date 11/3/2010
End Date 11/3/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Math 3-5 Invstgns: Joint-Usage
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CU2119 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to use the Joint – Usage Plan for enVision Math and Investigations in Number Data and Space. This plan will allow teachers using the HAPG curriculum and enVision textbook program to integrate Investigations lessons and activities into math instruction. Participants will register on Pearson Success Net to gain access to web-based resources for Investigations. Upon completion of the session participants have resources and strategies for immediate implementation in the classroom. CONTACT: Ester Mengistu Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 1
Start Date 10/18/2010
End Date 10/18/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
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Kinder Stanford & Aprenda Strg
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CU2120 TARGET AUDIENCE: Kindergarten Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn teaching strategies to address Stanford 10 and Aprenda 3. CONTACT: Marvis Campbell Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 1
Start Date 9/21/2010
End Date 9/21/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 1-2 Stanford & Aprenda Strg
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CU2121 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 1-2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn teaching strategies to address Stanford 10 and Aprenda 3. CONTACT: Marvis Campbell Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 1
Start Date 9/28/2010
End Date 9/28/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 3-5 Writing Workstations
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CU2122 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn teaching strategies to implement interactive workstation activities incorporating the Writing Process and the Six Traits of Writing. CONTACT: Priscilla Williams Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 1
Start Date 9/28/2010
End Date 9/28/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 3-5 Stanford & Aprenda Strg
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CU2123 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn teaching strategies to address Stanford and Aprenda 3. CONTACT: Sheila Galvan Elementary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 1
Start Date 10/5/2010
End Date 10/5/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-2 Writing Workstations
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CU2124 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn teaching strategies to implement interactive workstation activities incorporating the Writing Process and the Six-Traits of Writing. CONTACT: Priscilla Williams Elementary Curriculum 713 -556-6823.
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Session 1
Start Date 10/12/2010
End Date 10/12/2010
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Bill of Rights Institute
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CU5002 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 5-12 Social Studies Teachers. DESCRIPTION: The Bill of Rights Institute will be conducting a one day workshop entitled Landmark Supreme Court Cases: DBQs. The full day workshop includes content lectures from university professors and interactive strategies to use in the classroom. Teachers attending the workshop will receive a curriculum supplement for classroom use. This workshop qualifies for 6 hours of GT credit for differentiated instruction. CONTACT: Angela Miller Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 5
Start Date 12/4/2010
End Date 12/4/2010
Start Time 09:00
End Time 15:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: 6-12 Lit Ntwk - Lit Focus
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CU5005 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Literacy Support Network Coaches. COST: None. DESCRIPTION: Secondary literacy coaches will meet to receive professional development on literacy skills to be used across all content areas. CONTACT: Tina Angelo Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6874
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
35
9/7/2010
9/7/2010
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
36
9/21/2010
9/21/2010
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
37
10/5/2010
10/5/2010
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
38
10/19/2010
10/19/2010
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
39
11/2/2010
11/2/2010
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
40
11/16/2010
11/16/2010
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
41
12/7/2010
12/7/2010
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: 6-12 Lit Ntwk- Coach Focs
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CU5006 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Literacy Support Network Coaches. COST: None. DESCRIPTION: New Secondary literacy coaches will receive hands-on training in the skill of cognitive coaching. CONTACT: Tina Angelo Secondary Curriculum 713-556 -6874.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
32
8/31/2010
8/31/2010
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
33
9/28/2010
9/28/2010
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
34
10/26/2010
10/26/2010
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
35
11/30/2010
11/30/2010
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Grade 9-12 HPE Chairprsns
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CU5052 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 Health and Physical Education Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Participants will focus on program planning best practices local/state/national initiatives and curriculum revisions designed to enhance instructional programs. This meeting is recommended for all high school HPE department chairpersons. CONTACT: Rose Haggety Secondary Curriculum 713 556-6823.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
9/23/2010
9/23/2010
16:00
18:00
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6
11/11/2010
11/11/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: HPE Grade 6-8 Chairpersns
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CU5055 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 Health and Physical Education Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Participants will focus on program planning best practices local/state/national initiatives and curriculum revisions designed to enhance instructional programs. CONTACT: Rose Haggerty Secondary Curriculum 713 556-6823.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
9/21/2010
9/21/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
6
11/9/2010
11/9/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Gr 6-12 Spanish Teachers
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CU5086 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Spanish Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants learn the Spanish curriculum online and they will use the Horizontal Alignment Planning Guides to create a sample lesson plan. Some strategies to improve Language acquisition will be discussed and example of useful activities will be provided. Available technology resources will be shared and explained. CONTACT: Oscar Perez Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 3
Start Date 11/11/2010
End Date 11/11/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
MTG: Gr 9-12 ELA Chairpersons
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CU5089 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 ELA Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: High school ELA chairpersons will receive training and information on current issues within the English Language Arts Department. CONTACT: Marina Garcia Secondary Curriculum 713 -556-6832.
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Session 3
Start Date 9/30/2010
End Date 9/30/2010
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Gr 6-8 ELA Chairpersons
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CU5092 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 ELA Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Middle School chairpersons will receive training and information on current issues withing the English Language Arts Department. CONTACT: Marina Garcia Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 3
Start Date 9/21/2010
End Date 9/21/2010
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Gr 6-8 ELA Chairpersons
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CU5093 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 English Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Middle School chairpersons will receive training and information on current issues within the English Language Arts Department. CONTACT: Marina Garcia Secondary Curriculum 713 -556-6823
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Session 3
Start Date 11/9/2010
End Date 11/9/2010
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Gr 9-12 ELA Chairpersons
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CU5096 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 English Language Arts Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: High school ELA Chairpersons will receive training and information on current issues within the English Language Arts Department. CONTACT: Marina Garcia Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 3
Start Date 11/11/2010
End Date 11/11/2010
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: A2TeaMS Cohort I
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CU5101 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 A2TeaMS Cohort I Members. DESCRIPTION: Mathematics and Science teachers from A2TeaMS Cohort I will develop their knowledge of content and research-based pedagogy through ongoing professional development. Training will include hands-on lessons which aligned with objectives from the HAPG that can be utilized in their classrooms. CONTACT: Wanetta Jones-Allen Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6953.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
11
9/23/2010
9/23/2010
08:30
15:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
12
11/18/2010
11/18/2010
08:30
15:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: A2TeaMS Cohort II
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CU5102 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 A2TeaMS Cohort II Members. DESCRIPTION: Mathematics and Science teachers from A2TeaMS Cohort II will develop their knowledge of content and research-based pedagogy through ongoing professional development. Training will include hands-on lessons which aligned with objectives from the HAPG that can be utilized in their classrooms. CONTACT: Wanetta Jones-Allen Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6953.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
20
9/14/2010
9/14/2010
08:30
15:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
21
11/9/2010
11/9/2010
08:30
15:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
A2TeaMS Cohrt II Saturday Expo
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CU5103 TARGET AUDIENCE: Cohort II A2TeAMS Members. DESCRIPTION: High school teachers from A2TeaMS cohort 2 will develop their knowledge of content and research-based pedagogy through ongoing professional development. Training will include hands-on lessons which aligned with objectives from the HAPG that can be utilized in their classrooms. CONTACT: Anne Douglas Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6953.
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Session 7
Start Date 11/6/2010
End Date 11/6/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 12:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Gr 6-8 Math Instructl Prac I
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CU5122 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn and focus on instruction using activities manipulatives technology and cooperative learning. Teachers must commit to four Monday sessions 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26. CONTACT: Sherry Irby Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 6
Start Date 9/20/2010
End Date 11/18/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 19:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Gr 9-12 Math Instrl Practice
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CU5125 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Designed specifically for high school mathematics teachers who teach Algebra I Geometry and Algebra II. Participants will learn and focus on strategies using activities manipulatives technology and cooperative learning. Teachers must commit to four Monday sessions. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Contact Shirley Ward for the specific dates. CONTACT: Shirley Ward Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 8
Start Date 9/21/2010
End Date 11/30/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 19:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Gr 6-12 Math Chairpersons
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CU5131 TARGET AUGIENCE: Grade 6-12 Math Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Campus-based Math Secondary Department Chairs and the Secondary Math CIA Department will work collaboratively as a professional learning community to explore math leadership strategies that promote aligned rigorous and engaging math instruction based on high-yield research-based instructional strategies and district initiatives. CONTACT: Sherry Irby Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 2
Start Date 11/11/2010
End Date 11/11/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 19:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Successful 9-12 SocSt Stratg
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CU5152 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 Social Studies Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will explore new and exciting ways to improve teaching and learning through the use of successful social studies strategies and skills including Interactive Student Notebook critical reading vocabulary instruction and notetaking. CONTACT: Angela Miller Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
2
10/11/2010
10/11/2010
17:00
19:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
3
11/30/2010
11/30/2010
17:00
19:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: PK-12 HPE Lead Teachers
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CU5177 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 HPE Lead Teachers. DESCRIPTION: HIV prevention training topics will include program planning best practices local/state/national initiatives and curriculum revisions designed to enhance instructional programs as it relates to HIV STI’s Teenage Pregnancy. CONTACT: Felicia Ceaser-White Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6891.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
6
9/17/2010
9/17/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
7
11/3/2010
11/3/2010
16:00
18:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Gr 6-12 Techn Network
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CU5204 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Campus Technology Teachers and Support Personnel. DESCRIPTION: Participants will share best practices and future visions for technology integration in the district and examine resources available for classroom use. CONTACT: Jeanine Wilson Secondary Curriculum 713 556-8822.
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Session 1
Start Date 9/13/2010
End Date 9/13/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Gr 6-12 Soc Std Instl Strateg
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CU5205 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Social Studies Teachers. DESCRIPTION: The participant will focus on implementation of the six Multiple Intelligence Teaching strategies within this three session course. Participants will learn about strategies to support inquiry document interpretation/analysis and presentations. CONTACT: Angela Miller Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 1
Start Date 10/5/2010
End Date 10/5/2010
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Gr 6-12 Numeracy Speclts
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CU5206 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Secondary Numeracy Specialists. DESCRIPTION: Participants will deepen their content knowledge and enhance their leadership skills. CONTACT: Katrina Cushenberry Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
Teacher-Developing Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
2
9/13/2010
9/13/2010
08:00
17:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
3
9/27/2010
9/27/2010
08:00
17:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
4
10/11/2010
10/11/2010
08:00
17:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
5
10/25/2010
10/25/2010
08:00
17:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
6
11/8/2010
11/8/2010
08:00
17:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
7
12/13/2010
12/13/2010
08:00
17:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Algebra I Academy
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CU5207 TARGET AUDIENCE: Algebra I Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to prepare their students for success in Algebra I. Teachers will acquire foundation content pedagogy skills that will stretch their current curricular and instructional paradigms. Connections will be made to College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and English Language Proficiency Standard (ELPS). CONTACT: Shirley Ward Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823. .
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
11/3/2010
11/3/2010
16:30
19:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
2
12/1/2010
12/1/2010
16:30
19:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Gr 6 Mathematics Academy
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CU5208 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6 Mathematics Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to prepare their students for success in middle school mathematics and in algebra. Teachers will acquire foundation content pedagogy skills that will stretch their current curricular and instructional paradigms. Connections will be to College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). CONTACT: Sherry Irby Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/13/2010
9/13/2010
16:30
19:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
2
9/28/2010
9/28/2010
16:30
19:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
3
10/13/2010
10/13/2010
16:30
19:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
4
10/28/2010
10/28/2010
16:30
19:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Algebra I Teachers
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CU5209 TARGET AUDIENCE: Algebra I Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn pedagogical skills and content material for instruction of Algebra I. Activities classroom management ideas and instructional practices have been developed by the Texas Education Agency and the Educational Service Centers Region XIII and Region IV. Connections will be made to College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and English Language Proficiency Standard (ELPS). SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants will have to attend four 3-hour sessions or two 6-hour session. CONTACT: Shirley Ward Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823 Teacher-Developing Department Curriculum
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/22/2010
10/13/2010
17:00
20:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
2
10/2/2010
10/16/2010
08:30
15:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Language! Rdg 6-8 Intvn Data
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CU5211 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 Reading Teachers Literacy Coaches and Literacy Specialists. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be learning how to enter student data into the V-Port system and will view a demonstration lesson and have time to share success stories and ask questions regarding their classroom implementation of Language! SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course Prerequisite: Attendance of CU5210. Participants are asked to bring all results from their Language! placement and baseline tests. CONTACT: Tina Angelo Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6874. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Curriculum
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Session 1
Start Date 10/27/2010
End Date 10/27/2010
Start Time 15:00
End Time 18:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
ONLINE: Gr 9-12 ESL EDGE
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CU5225 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 ESL Teachers. DESCRIPTION: The participant will be trained on the ESL adoption for high school; EDGE: Reading Writing and Language used in ESOL classes for high school LEP students. CONTACT: Priscilla Wright Secondary Curriculum 713-556-7141.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/14/2010
9/14/2010
16:30
18:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
2
10/12/2010
10/12/2010
16:30
18:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: AMDM Update
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CU5226 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 Teachers of Advanced Mathematical Decision Making (AMDM). DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive updates on course curriculum materials pedagogy and state initiatives. The course is designed specifically to update high school mathematics teachers teaching the course Advanced Mathematics Decision Making (AMDM). CONTACT: Shirley Ward Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6823.
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Session 1
Start Date 10/7/2010
End Date 10/7/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: AVID Coord & Teachers
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CU5227 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 AVID Teachers and Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) participants will learn and share best practices in the areas of student performance parental involvement and post-secondary enrollment retention and completion. Participants will also discuss practices surrounding equity issues. CONTACT: Shelley McKinley P-16 College and Career Readiness 713 556-6823
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/5/2010
10/5/2010
08:30
11:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
2
12/7/2010
12/7/2010
08:30
11:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Gr 6-8 ELA/Reading TMSFA
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CU5228 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 ELA/Reading Teachers. results of the Texas Middle School Fluency Assessment.
DESCRIPTION: Participants will be trained to administer and interpret the CONTACT: Aaron Henry Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6885.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/8/2010
9/8/2010
16:30
19:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
9/13/2010
9/13/2010
16:30
19:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Math Data-Driven Dec Making
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CU5229 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Mathematics Teachers and Specialist. DESCRIPTION: Participants will review the TEKS-TAKS Correlations EVAAS-Campus On-Line and formative/summative assessment data to ensure that the intended taught and learned curriculum are aligned to the tested curriculum. : “Just in time" TEKS study will be central to on-going data-driven decision-making cycle. The goals of the course will be to increase teacher awareness of student progress through data analysis increase teacher knowledge in creating and using data increase the use of formative assessments use data to make instructional decisions and use data to create individual student goal CONTACT: Shantray Demerson Secondary Curriculum 713-556-6863. Teacher-Developing Department Curriculum
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Session 1
Start Date 9/14/2010
End Date 9/14/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 18:30
Location Rice School/La Escuela Rice
ONLINE: G/T Gr 6-12 (12 Hrs)
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EL0027 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This online TAGT approved course includes the HISD Gifted and Talented Curriculum Framework "Scholars and Knowledge" Nature and Needs Characteristics of G/T students and identification and assessment of the gifted. To meet proficiency standards participants must have an on-going access to a reliable computer with updated software. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
9/27/2010
10/29/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
4
11/8/2010
12/17/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T K-5 (30 hrs)
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EL0030 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This TAGT-approved online course includes "Scholars and Knowledge" and the G/T components: Nature and Needs Identification and Assessment Social and Emotional Needs Creativity and Differentiated Instruction. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: To meet the proficiency standards for online courses participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and word processing web browsing e-mail file attachments willingness to learn a variety of tech tools. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
9/27/2010
10/29/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
4
11/8/2010
12/17/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Schlr & Know K-5
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EL0045 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will get an introduction and overview of the HISD G/T Curriculum and Framework. To meet proficiency standards for online courses participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge word processing web browsing e-mail willingness to learn and use a variety of tech tools. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
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Session 1
Start Date 9/3/2010
End Date 9/24/2010
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Schlrs & Know 6-12
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EL0046 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Teachers will be introduced to the HISD G/T Curriculum and Framework. To meet proficiency standards for online courses participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge: word processing web browsing e-mail and willingness to learn and use a variety of tech tools. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/3/2010
End Date 9/24/2010
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: K-5 GT Diff in Nutshl
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EL0047 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn differentiation in a nutshell with ready use strategies for compacting work stations learning contracts and much more. To meet proficiency standards for online courses participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge: word processing. Web browsing e-mail willingness to learn and use a variety of tech tools. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 10/1/2010
End Date 10/25/2010
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: Rigor/Rv Diff G/T 6-12
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EL0049 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will evaluate the course(s) you teach through the lenses of the Rigor and Relevance Framework as well as through the foundations of Differentiated Instruction. To meet proficiency standards for online courses participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software web browsing email and willingness to learn and use a variety of tech tools. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713 -696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 10/1/2010
End Date 10/25/2010
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Acad Rig & Adv K-5
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EL0050 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Teachers will enhance G/T student’s ability to develop advanced level products through academic rigor and ongoing assessment. Practice incorporating the four strands of “GT Curriculum Framework into existing lessons. The Texas Performance Standards including New Task Ideas will be discussed. TAGT approved. Participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Prerequisites: TT2502-GT Elementary 30 hour training TT2491 Scholars and Knowledge K-5 CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 11/15/2010
End Date 12/17/2010
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: Bk Std - Marzano ELLs
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EL0054 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will explore how research-based Marzano strategies can be adapted to the needs of ELL students. The course will provide a collegial atmosphere with many opportunities to apply new learning and reflect on results. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All course requirements must be completed for full course credit. CONTACT: Gwen Tompkins Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/20/2010
End Date 10/1/2010
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
PK-12 Assessment 102
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EL0056 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn ways to assess student's growth in each core area thoughout the year. This informative online Moodle course will empower teachers with the following aspects of student assessment: 1) assessments that capture student learning 2) effective grading practices 3) preparing students for standardized assessments 4) differentiation and intervention. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All course requirements must be completed for full course credit. CONTACT: Kim Seals Professional Development Services (713)696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/20/2010
10/1/2010
00:00
23:59
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
10/4/2010
10/15/2010
00:00
23:59
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
PK-12 STAR Tchr Curr Inst
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EL0057 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will hone their skills in these aspects of our HISD curriculum: 1) deciding what to teach 2) the language of learning 3) starting the lesson right 4) a lesson they will remember 5) how do I know if they know? SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All course requirements must be completed for full course credit. CONTACT: Christina Jordan Professional Development Services (713)696-0600.
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/20/2010
10/15/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
2
11/1/2010
11/23/2010
00:00
23:59
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Overview: PK-5 Bil/ESL Progrms
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ML0001 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-5 Campus Administrative Teams Bilingual and ESL Teachers LPAC Chairpersons and ESL Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn strategies to improve Elementray Bilingual and ESL Programs. CONTACT: Terri Armstrong Multilingual Programs 713-556-6961.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Multilingual
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
32
10/5/2010
10/5/2010
09:00
11:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
33
11/9/2010
11/9/2010
09:00
11:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Initial - LPAC ID & Placement
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ML0004 TARGET AUDIENCE: LPAC Committee Members PK-12 Administrators LEP Clerks LPAC Chairpersons/Coordinators and LPAC Parents. DESCRIPTION: This workshop covers LPAC Committee procedures in order to be in compliance with federal state and district law/policy. Covers duties and responsibilities of LPAC. CONTACT: Randal Jones Terrie Armstrong or Jennifer Alexander Multilingual Programs 713-556-6961.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Multilingual
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
17
9/1/2010
9/1/2010
08:00
10:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
18
9/1/2010
9/1/2010
10:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
19
9/1/2010
9/1/2010
14:00
16:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
20
9/2/2010
9/2/2010
08:00
10:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
21
9/2/2010
9/2/2010
10:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
22
9/2/2010
9/2/2010
14:00
16:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
24
8/30/2010
8/30/2010
09:00
11:00
South Field Office - Secondary
25
9/3/2010
9/3/2010
09:00
11:00
South Field Office - Secondary
26
9/8/2010
9/8/2010
09:00
11:00
South Field Office - Secondary
27
9/13/2010
9/13/2010
09:00
11:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
28
9/14/2010
9/14/2010
09:00
11:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
29
9/9/2010
9/9/2010
08:30
10:30
East Region Office
30
9/10/2010
9/10/2010
08:30
10:30
East Region Office
LEP Documentation PK-12
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ML0007 TARGET AUDIENCES: PK-12 Administrators and LEP Clerks. DESCRIPTION: Participants will review LEP and immigrant documentation Chancery processes. CONTACT: Nancy Cintron Multilingual Programs 713-556-6961.
Administrative Secretary or Clerk Department Multilingual
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
19
9/7/2010
9/7/2010
08:00
09:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
20
9/7/2010
9/7/2010
10:00
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
21
9/9/2010
9/9/2010
08:30
10:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
22
9/9/2010
9/9/2010
10:15
11:45
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
23
9/13/2010
9/13/2010
08:00
09:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
24
9/13/2010
9/13/2010
10:00
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
25
9/15/2010
9/15/2010
08:30
10:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
26
9/15/2010
9/15/2010
10:30
12:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
27
9/17/2010
9/17/2010
08:00
09:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
28
9/17/2010
9/17/2010
10:00
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
29
8/30/2010
8/30/2010
13:00
14:30
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
TExES Review: ESL Exam #154
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ML0010 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers Coordinators and Administrators seeking ESL certification. DESCRIPTION: This training prepares teachers to take the ESL Supplemental certification exam. Teachers who participate in the course training should register on the SBEC webpage for the TExES ESL Supplemental examination Test #154. CONTACT: Mary Ann Herrera or Trudy FreerAlvarez Multilingual Services 713-556-6961.
Teacher Proficient & High Effective Department Multilingual
Employee Pathway
Session 29
Start Date 10/12/2010
End Date 10/14/2010
Start Time 16:30
End Time 19:30
Location West Region Office-Teledyne
IPT Testing for LEP ID
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ML0013 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 LEP Teachers and Paraprofessionals designated by the principal. DESCRIPTION: Professionals and paraprofessionals designated by the principal will be trained to administer the Idea Proficiency Test (IPT) to students that the LPAC committee has identified as limited in English proficiency. CONTACT: Diana Martinez Multilingual Programs 713-556-6961.
Selected Personnel Department Multilingual
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
81
9/9/2010
9/9/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
82
9/30/2010
9/30/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
83
10/14/2010
10/14/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
84
10/14/2010
10/14/2010
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
85
11/11/2010
11/11/2010
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
CAT Testing for LEP ID
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ML0014 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Principal Designess Teachers Principals and Counselors. DESCRIPTION: Professional staff designeated by princial will be trained to administer the California Achievement Test (CAT) to students that the LPAC committee has identified as limited in English proficiency. CONTACT: Mary Ann Herrera Multilingual Programs 713-556-6961.
Selected Personnel Department Multilingual
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
79
8/31/2010
8/31/2010
13:00
16:00
Welch MS & Title III Center
80
9/9/2010
9/9/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
81
9/30/2010
9/30/2010
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
82
10/13/2010
10/13/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
83
10/13/2010
10/13/2010
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
84
11/11/2010
11/11/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
LEP Exceptions and Waivers
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ML0039 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Administrators. DESCRIPTION: This workshop covers TEA requirements for completing the Exception and Waiver Report. CONTACT: Jennifer Alexander Multilingual Programs 713-556-6961.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Multilingual
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
9/2/2010
9/2/2010
08:30
10:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
6
9/2/2010
9/2/2010
12:30
14:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
7
9/2/2010
9/2/2010
14:30
16:00
Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
MTG: Two Way New Teachers
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ML0046 TARGET AUDIENCE: Two Way Bilingual Teachers. DESCRIPTION: New Two Way Bilingual teachers will be given training regarding being a new teacher in a TWBIP Program School. CONTACT: Terrie Armstrong Multilingual Department 713-556-6961.
Teacher Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Multilingual
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
9/9/2010
9/9/2010
16:00
17:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
4
9/16/2010
9/16/2010
16:00
17:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
New Employee Orientation
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NI8000 TARGET AUDIENCE: New HISD Employees (except Teachers). DESCRIPTION: New Employee Orientation (NEO) is a professional development activity provided for new hires of the Houston Independent School District. Participants will be introduced to the culture of the Houston ISD; examine district policies and procedures; and obtain employee resources. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: New teachers should register for NI8003 and complete online ASPIRE training (NT0001-NT0006) within the first 90 days of employment. CONTACT: Michelle Sampson-Thomas Professional Development Services 713-696-0600. All Personnel Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
81
9/16/2010
9/16/2010
08:00
12:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
81
11/18/2010
11/18/2010
08:00
12:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
ONLINE: Ethics-Prof Rspns
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PD0955 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: In this online course teachers will be introduced to district and state policies regarding ethics and professional responsibilities related to their roles as educators. CONTACT: Gwen Tompkins Professional Development Services (713) 696-0600.
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/20/2010
10/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
2
11/1/2010
11/12/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
3
12/6/2010
12/17/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
Accommdtns for K-12 Resource
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SE0673 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Special Education Resource Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to select and apply appropriate instructional accommodations across the curriculum for students with disabilities. CONTACT: Veronica Allen Special Education 713-556-7025 vallen2@houstonisd.org.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
11/9/2010
11/9/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
4
11/9/2010
11/9/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
5
11/17/2010
11/17/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
6
11/17/2010
11/17/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
ONLINE: Instr Accm PK-12 Tchrs
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SE0757 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education Teachers General Education Teachers Teacher Assistants and Administrators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the difference between instructional accommodations and curricular modifications. Participants will also learn about the importance of accommodations and modifications for effective instruction for a diverse student population including students with disabilities. CONTACT: Cynthia Moore Special Education Services 713-556-7025..
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session 15
Start Date 10/1/2010
End Date 11/1/2010
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: Instr Accm PK-12 Tchrs
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SE0757 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education Teachers General Education Teachers Teacher Assistants and Administrators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the difference between instructional accommodations and curricular modifications. Participants will also learn about the importance of accommodations and modifications for effective instruction for a diverse student population including students with disabilities. CONTACT: Cynthia Moore Special Education Services 713-556-7025..
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session 16
Start Date 11/1/2010
End Date 12/1/2010
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: Tchr & Para Tgthr K-12
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SE0758 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education Teachers and Teacher Assistants. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn to build strong working relationships for provision of effective classroom instruction. Participants will learn about the importance of the roles they play in improving student achievement. CONTACT: Cynthia Moore Special Education Services 713-556-7025
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
15
10/1/2010
11/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
16
11/1/2010
12/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: AYP for PK-12 Adm&Tchr
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SE0759 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education General Education Teachers and Administrators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the eight significant “non-negotiable” that educators must have to meet the requirements of NCLB and the increasing accountability standards. CONTACT: Cynthia Moore Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
13
10/1/2010
11/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
14
11/1/2010
12/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: PK-12 Co-Teachg Stratg
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SE0824 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education and General Education Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn about three aspects of the co-teaching relationship: personal commitment to the role interpersonal relationships and the procedural considerations required to appropriately schedule students with disabilities. CONTACT: Cynthia Moore Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
13
10/1/2010
11/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
14
11/1/2010
12/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: PK-12 Multi-Lvl Instrn
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SE0825 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education and General Education Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to design lessons that are standards-based and promote student engagement among diverse learners. CONTACT: Cynthia Moore Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
13
10/1/2010
11/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
14
11/1/2010
12/1/2010
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
PK-5 Differentiated Rdg Instrn
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SE0836 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to analyze available assessment data to assist with decisions regarding student grouping for instruction with small groups center activities and individualized instruction. CONTACT: Veronica Allen Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/28/2010
10/28/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
10/28/2010
10/28/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
PK-5 SpEd Morning Meetings
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SE0837 TARGET AUDIENCE: PPCD Life Skills and Structured Learning Classroom (SLC) Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to transform the traditional “Circle Time” or "Morning Meeting” by increasing interactions among students to enhance their social emotional and cognitive development. CONTACT: Veronica Allen Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/21/2010
9/21/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
9/21/2010
9/21/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
SMARTBoard for PK-12 SpEd
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SE0887 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the basics of using whiteboard technology to enhance instruction for students with disabilities. Participants will also discuss whiteboard technology even if daily access is not available. CONTACT: Courtney McCord Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session 7
Start Date 10/5/2010
End Date 10/5/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 11:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
SMARTBoard for PK-12 SpEd
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SE0887 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the basics of using whiteboard technology to enhance instruction for students with disabilities. Participants will also discuss whiteboard technology even if daily access is not available. CONTACT: Courtney McCord Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
8
10/5/2010
10/5/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
9
10/20/2010
10/20/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
10
10/20/2010
10/20/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 6-12 SpecEd Mth Strategies
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SE0890 TARGET AUDIENCE: 6-12 Special Education Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive math strategies to use with students with disabilities taking TAKS-Accommodated or TAKS-Modified. This session will also provide guidance on supplemental aids that may be appropriate for students in math. CONTACT: Courtney McCord Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/12/2010
10/12/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
10/12/2010
10/12/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Math 6-8 Co-Tchr Instructn
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SE0891 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 Special Education Math Co-Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will explore the math resources that accompany the general education textbook and learn to use/adapt these resources for students with disabilities. CONTACT: Courtney McCord Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
11/4/2010
11/4/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
9/4/2010
9/4/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 1-5 LS & MI Rdg Instructn A
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SE0892 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 1-5 Lifeskills and Multiple Impaired Services Teachers. DESCRIPTION: PART 1 of 4: This training will address the components of reading instruction for students enrolled in Elementary Lifeskills and MI services. The focus of this session will be on phonemic awareness instruction. Participants will be involved in activities as they learn the research-based methods for improving reading achievement of students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities. CONTACT: Pamela D. Wright, Special Education Services, 713-556-7025. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/28/2010
9/28/2010
08:30
11:30
San Jacinto Girls Scout Bldg
2
9/28/2010
9/28/2010
12:30
15:30
San Jacinto Girls Scout Bldg
Gr 9-12 LS/SLC/MI: CBVI Overvw
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SE0893 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 Lifeskills Structured Learning Class and Multiple-Impaired Services Teachers and Special Education Department Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: This training will provide participants with information regarding roles and responsibilities for the implementation of Community-Based Vocational Instruction (CBVI). District guidelines for implementation of CBVI will be presented. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss and devise campus procedures and schedules to meet the vocational needs of the students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Attendees will be limited to the special education department chairpersons and up to two special education teachers assigned to teach vocational courses for students enrolled in Lifeskills SLC and/or MI services. CONTACT: Beryl Broom Special Education Services 713-556-7025. Employee Pathway Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services Session 1
Start Date 10/7/2010
End Date 10/7/2010
Start Time 13:00
End Time 16:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 1-5 LS & MI Rdg Instructn B
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SE0895 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 1-5 Lifeskills and Multiple Impaired Services Teachers. DESCRIPTION: PART 2 of 4: This training addresses the components of reading instruction for students enrolled in Elementary Lifeskills and MI services. The focus of this session will be on phonics instruction. Participants will be involved in activities as they learn the research-based methods for improving reading achievement of students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities. CONTACT: Pamela D. Wright, Special Education Services, 713-556-7025. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/19/2010
10/19/2010
08:30
11:30
San Jacinto Girls Scout Bldg
2
10/19/2010
10/19/2010
12:30
15:30
San Jacinto Girls Scout Bldg
PK-12 SLC: Assessg AU Students
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SE0896 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education SLC Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Structured Learning Class (SLC) teachers will receive the information and skills necessary to use the Assesment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) to measure progress in the deficit areas common to students with autism. SLC teachers are required to use the ABLLS to assess current knowledge and skills and to target skills for future instruction. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Bring the ABLLS Guide and one protocol to the training. CONTACT: Amy Miekina Special Education Services 713-556-7025. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
Employee Pathway
Session 1
Start Date 9/30/2010
End Date 9/30/2010
Start Time 12:30
End Time 15:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 3-11 SpEd TAKS-Alt Strateg
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SE0898 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-11 Lifeskills Structured Learning Class and Multiple Impaired Services Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to implement TAKS-Alt assessment activities within the instructional program. Participants will also have opportunities to practice developing measurable TAKS-Alt activities. CONTACT: Beryl Broom and Pamela Wright Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
12/2/2010
12/2/2010
08:30
11:30
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2
12/2/2010
12/2/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
CBI: Gr 6-12 LS SLC & MI Tcrs
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SE0899 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Lifeskills Structured Learning Class Multiple-Impaired Services Teachers and Special Education Department Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be provided with updated guidelines and procedures for implementing Community-Based Instruction (CBI) with students who have moderate to severe cognitive disabilities. Attendees will receive guidelines for determining which students need CBI along with tools for planning and documenting student progress. CONTACT: Beryl Broom Special Education Services 713-556-7025. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Special Education Services
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
11/18/2010
11/18/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
11/18/2010
11/18/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
PK-12 Rdg Comprehsn Strateg
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SE0922 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: The participants will identify appropriate graphic organizers and other reading strategies to support fluent readers in increasing comprehension skills. CONTACT: Veronica Allen, Special Education Services, 713-556-7025.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
10/19/2010
10/19/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
6
10/19/2010
10/19/2010
12:30
15:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 1-12 SpEd Instn & Techn
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SE1157 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 1-12 Special Education Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the basics of using technology in the classroom to enhance instruction for students with disabilities. CONTACT: Courtney McCord Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/22/2010
9/22/2010
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
9/22/2010
9/22/2010
12:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Gr 3-12 Emp Teachrs Emp Studt
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TT2138 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for teachers who desire to move their professional practice to the next level. Participants use the Houston ISD Highly Effective Teachers study to examine characteristics of effective teachers and connect them to their own classroom practices. Teachers experience collaboration online learning reflection action planning and implementation support. Participants receive professional literature to support their ongoing learning. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: To earn full credit participants must attend all five days along with a six hour reflective session online. CONTACT: Cheryl Flores or Stephen Gonzales Professional Development Services 713-696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session 5
Start Date 9/20/2010
End Date 11/9/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 16:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
PK-2 Emp Teachrs Emp Studt
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TT2148 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for teachers who desire to move their professional practice to the next level. Participants use the Houston ISD Highly Effective Teachers study to examine characteristics of effective teachers and connect them to their own classroom practices. Teachers experience collaboration online learning reflection action planning and implementation support. Participants receive professional literature to support their ongoing learning. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: To earn full credit participants must attend all five days along with a six-hour reflective session online. CONTACT: Cheryl Flores or Stephen Gonzales Professional Development Services 713-696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session 2
Start Date 9/20/2010
End Date 11/9/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 16:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
G/T Schlrs & Know K-5 (6 hrs)
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TT2309 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Teachers will participate in an introduction and overview of the HISD G/T Curriculum and Framework. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session 2
Start Date 12/7/2010
End Date 12/7/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 15:30
Location Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
PK-12 Learning Styles: MBTI
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TT2631 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: During this blended course (face-to-face and online), participants will learn how to use effective teaching strategies for the different styles of learning based on research from Meyers Briggs Type Indicator. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must attend two 2-hour afterschool meeting dates -- September 30 and October 1, 2010 -and complete a brief online assignment for completed course credit. Employee Pathway Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department
Session 1
Start Date 9/30/2010
End Date
Start Time
End Time
10/8/2010
15:45:00
17:45:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
G/T Schlrs & Know 6-12 (6 hrs)
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TT3010 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Teachers will participate in an introduction and overview of the HISD G/T Curriculum and Framework. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
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Session 1
Start Date 12/7/2010
End Date 12/7/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 15:30
Location Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
ER&D: Bullying
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TT3050 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Campus Teams that support discipline structure and planning. DESCRIPTION: Participants will gain an understanding in recognizing the severity of bullying as a problem in elementary middle and high school. The session will also identify strategies for schools to use to decrease or prevent bullying. CONTACT: Sybil Mason Professional Development Services 713-613-2685.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
9/16/2010
9/16/2010
16:30
19:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
6
10/27/2010
10/27/2010
16:30
19:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
ER&D: Settg Limits - PK-12
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TT3060 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: When used correctly consequences can produce classroom control a conducive learning environment and cooperative relationships between studens and teachers. This course will outline the important steps to implementing consequences so they are used in a consistent and fair manner; producing desired results for all. CONTACT: Sybil Mason Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
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Session 1
Start Date 10/28/2010
End Date 10/28/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 11:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
K-12 TESA Teacher Expectatns
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TT4114 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: TESA is designed to help educators create equity in the classroom decrease discipline problems improve academic performance attendance and climate. The program consist of 5 monthly 3-hour sessions. You will learn the 15 TESA interactions that improve questioning feedback and student self-esteem. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: To complete observations you will need to register with a partner or team from your school. Campus planning time is required for this session so secure approval from the principal before enrolling. Session dates: 10/14 11/11 12/9 1/13 and 2/10. CONTACT: Janice Brown Professional Development Services 713-696-0600 ext. 376. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/14/2010
2/10/2011
08:30
11:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
10/14/2010
2/10/2011
13:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
3
10/14/2010
2/10/2011
16:30
19:30
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6+1 Traits of Writing Gr 2-5
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TT4115 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 2-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: A component of the 'Literacy Leads the Way" initiative 6+1 Writing Traits provides an analytical method of scoring student writing. Participants will learn to use the 6+1 Writing Traits rubrics in addition to other strategies to provide a rich writing environment in the classroom. CONTACT: Janice Brown Professional Development Services 713-696-0600 ext. 376.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/6/2010
10/7/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
11/6/2010
11/13/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
3
12/1/2010
12/2/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
6+1 Traits of Writing PK-1
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TT4116 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-1 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: A component of the 'Literacy Leads the Way" initiative 6+1 Writing Traits provides an analytical method of scoring student writing. Participants will learn to use the 6+1 Writing Traits rubrics in addition to other strategies to provide a rich writing environment in the classroom. CONTACT: Janice Brown Professional Development Services 713-696-0600 ext. 376.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/13/2010
10/14/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
10/20/2010
10/21/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
3
10/27/2010
10/28/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
4
11/10/2010
11/11/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
6+1 Traits of Writing Gr 6-12
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TT4117 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: A component of the 'Literacy Leads the Way" initiative 6+1 Writing Traits provides an analytical method of scoring student writing. Participants will learn to use the 6+1 Writing Traits rubrics in addition to other strategies to provide a rich writing environment in the classroom. CONTACT: Janice Brown Professional Development Services 713-696-0600 ext. 376.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/16/2010
10/23/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
11/3/2010
11/4/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
3
11/17/2010
11/18/2010
08:30
15:30
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
4
12/8/2010
12/9/2010
08:30
15:30
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ER&D: Proactive Strateg 6-12
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TT4158 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This session will examine proactive strategies that will enhance student cooperation and productivity while eliminating chaos in the classroom. It will also involve discussion and activities about negative practices commonly made by teachers that should be avoided in order to create positive classroom culture and maintain desired student behavior. CONTACT: Sybil Mason Professional Development Services 713-613-2685.
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Session 6
Start Date 9/23/2010
End Date 9/23/2010
Start Time 12:30
End Time 15:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
ER&D: Setting Clsm Envmt 6-12
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TT4220 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Effective communication between teachers and students can produce classroom control a conducive learning environment and cooperative relationships between students and teachers. It can also stop misbehavior and provide clear answewrs to students questions about what's acceptable and who's in charge. This course will outline the important steps to implementing effective communication to be used in a consistent and fair manner producing desired results for all. CONTACT: JoAnn Dawkins Professional Development Services 713-556-7143. Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session 8
Start Date 9/23/2010
End Date 9/23/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 11:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
G/T - K-5 Teachers (30 hrs)
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TT4602 TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This four-day TAGT approved course includes the HISD G/T Curriculum Framework “Scholars and Knowledge� and the following five G/T components: Nature and Needs Identification and Assessment Social and Emotional Needs Creativity and Differentiated Instruction. Participants must attend all four days to receive credit. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
10/6/2010
10/27/2010
08:00
16:00
Houston Museum of Natural Sci
4
10/7/2010
10/28/2010
08:00
16:00
Houston Museum of Natural Sci
5
11/2/2010
11/30/2010
08:00
16:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
6
11/4/2010
12/2/2010
08:00
16:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
7
10/23/2010
11/13/2010
08:00
16:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
G/T - Gr 6-12 Tchrs (12 hrs)
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TT4604 TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This TAGT-approved two-day course includes the HISD G/T Curriculum Framework “Scholars and Knowledge” Nature and Needs Characteristics of G/T Students and Identification and Assessment of the Gifted. CONTACT: Denise Martinez Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
Teacher Beginning & Developing & Proficient & Highly Effective Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
10/5/2010
10/12/2010
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
4
11/2/2010
11/9/2010
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
PK-8 Champion Tcg Technqs 1
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TT5500 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-8 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: PART 1 of 2 - Teachers will be introduced to twelve powerful behavorial and academic techniques used by champion teachers across the nation. Teachers will experience improved student compliance and engagement through effective group management and questioning techniques. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: To earn full credit participants must attend parts 1 and 2 along and complete an 8-hour online follow-up. CONTACT: Gwen Tompkins Professional Development Services 713-696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
9/28/2010
9/28/2010
08:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
10/9/2010
10/9/2010
08:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
3
11/16/2010
11/16/2010
08:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
PK-8 Champion Tcg Technqs 2
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TT5510 TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-8 Teachers DESCRIPTION: PART 2 of 2 - Teachers will be introduced to twelve powerful behavorial and academic techniques used by champion teachers across the nation. Teachers will experience improved student compliance and engagement through effective group management and questioning techniques. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: To earn full credit participants must attend parts 1 and 2 along and complete an 8-hour online follow-up. CONTACT: Gwen Tompkins Professional Development Services 713-696-0600. Teacher Beginning & Developing Department Professional Developmt Srvcs
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Session
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
10/12/2010
10/12/2010
08:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
2
10/23/2010
10/23/2010
08:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
3
12/4/2010
12/4/2010
08:00
16:00
TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
PK-12 STAR Tcr Fall Conference
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TT5520 TARGET AUDIENCE: Year 1 and 2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: First- and second-year teachers are invited to attend the STAR Teacher Fall Conference to build on content-based instructional techniques introduced in the STAR Teacher Curriculum Institute with an emphasis on meeting the academic needs of Special Education and ELL students. CONTACT: Pearl Black Professional Development Services 713-696-0600.
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Session 1
Start Date 10/30/2010
End Date 10/30/2010
Start Time 08:30
End Time 16:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
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