Houston Independent School District 2011 Board of Education Paula M. Harris, President Manuel RodrĂguez Jr., First Vice President Anna Eastman, Second Vice President Carol Mims Galloway, Secretary Michael L. Lunceford, Assistant Secretary Lawrence Marshall Greg Meyers Harvin C. Moore Juliet K. Stipeche Houston Independent School District Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th Street Houston, Texas 77092-8501
Terry B. Grier, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
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 affilation in its educational or employment programs and activities
Human Resources/ Professional Development Services Ann Best Chief Human Resources Officer Zoe Stemm-Calderon Assistant Superintendent Professional Development Services
Human Resources/ Professional Development Services www.pdserv.org
ONLINE: Budget Coding Process
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Budget, Coding, Online, Finance
BG0006
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 10 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: New Finance Clerks and PK-12 Secretaries responsible for department or campus budgets. DESCRIPTION: This online course provides an overview of the Budget Coding Process. It is designed to assist School and Department personnel who work with budgets an understanding of the components of a properly structured budget line and how budget coding supports the district planning process. It is a selfpaced course that can be completed within a two week time period. Contact Person Martha L. Ficklin
Contact Phone 713-556-6484
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Budgeting/Financial Planning Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
6/1/2011
6/30/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
6
7/1/2011
7/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
7
8/1/2011
8/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
Drug-Free Supervisory
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Drug-free, Drugs, Police, Personnel, Benefits
BN0005
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 2 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: School and Non-School Administrators PK-12 Principal Designees Supervisors Managers Regional Superintendents and Police Personnel. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to recognize impaired employees in the work place
Contact Person Lynette Prater
Contact Phone 713-226-4971
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Benefits Session 21
Start Date 6/7/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face End Date 6/7/2011
Start Time 09:00
End Time 11:00
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Overview: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
e-TRAIN #
Key Words EAP, Employee Assistance, Benefits
BN0008
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 1hr
TARGET AUDIENCE: HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: This program introduces employees to the EAP so that they feel comfortable accessing services. Employees learn what the EAP is reasons they might use services and how the program works. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Due to limited space pre-registration on e-TRAIN is required.
Contact Person Nathalie Cascante
Contact Phone 713-556-6655
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Benefits Session 5
Start Date 6/7/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face End Date 6/7/2011
Start Time 12:00
End Time 13:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
EAP-BB Financial Fitness
e-TRAIN #
Key Words EAP, Finances, Financial Planning, Benefits
BN0009
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 1 hr
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: During the Financial Fitness workshop perform a fiscal checkup and review strategies to save money to meet your goals. Participants will learn how to set goals for short-term and long-term saving and investing calculate what is needed to save now to afford retirement college or other plans and make a budget and saving plan that fits his/her income goals and needs. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Due to limited space e-TRAIN pre-registration is required. Contact Person Nathalie Cascante
Contact Phone 713-556-6655
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Benefits Session 3
Start Date 6/21/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face End Date 6/21/2011
Start Time 12:00
End Time 13:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
EAP-BB Effective Communication
e-TRAIN #
Key Words EAP, Communication, Workplace Skills, Benefits
BN0010
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 1 hr
TARGET AUDIENCE: HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: During the Effective Communication in the Workplace workshop participants will learn to recognize the many factors that often interfere with communication and develop the essential skills that contribute to effective interpersonal communication in the workplace. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Due to limited space e-TRAIN pre-registration is requested.
Contact Person Nathalie Cascante
Contact Phone 713-556-6655
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Benefits Session 3
Start Date 7/5/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face End Date 7/5/2011
Start Time 12:00
End Time 13:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
EAP-BB Stress Management
e-TRAIN #
Key Words EAP, Stress Management, Benefits
BN0011
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 1 hr
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: During the Stress Management and Healthy Well-being workshop participants will gain an understanding of the impact of negative stress on their overall well-being as well as how it contributes to certain medical conditions. Participants will also learn how to identify the sources of stress in their lives and strategies for managing stress. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Due to limited space e-TRAIN pre-registration is requested. Contact Person Nathalie Cascante
Contact Phone 713-556-6655
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Benefits Session 5
Start Date 7/19/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face End Date 7/19/2011
Start Time 12:00
End Time 13:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
EAP-BB Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts
e-TRAIN #
Key Words EAP, Estate Planning, wills, Trusts, Benefits
BN0012
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 1 hr
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: During the Estate Planning Wills and Trusts workshop participants will learn why it is important to undertake estate planning, what assets to include, what tools are available and how the process works. Participants also will develop strategies for communicating about estate planning with older relatives and other family members. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Due to limited space e-TRAIN pre-registration is required. Contact Person Nathalie Cascante
Contact Phone 713-556-6655
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Benefits Session 3
Start Date 8/2/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face End Date 8/2/2011
Start Time 12:00
End Time 13:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
Overview: Benefits Outlook Website
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Benefits, WebMD
BN0013
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 1 hr
TARGET AUDIENCE: HISD Employees. COST: None. DESCRIPTION: This training is designed to increase employee's knowledge about the HISD Benefits Outlook Website powered by WebMD. Participants will be shown how to navigate the website and use the tools available. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Due to limited space e-TRAIN pre-registration is requested.
Contact Person Nathalie Cascante
Contact Phone 713-556-6655
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Benefits Session
Start Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
6/8/2011
6/8/2011
12:00
13:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
6
6/22/2011
6/22/2011
12:00
13:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
7
7/6/2011
7/6/2011
12:00
13:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
8
7/20/2011
7/20/2011
12:00
13:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
Learner-Centered Environment: PK
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Pre-K, PK, Early Childhood, EC, Classroom, Environment, Management
EC0151
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Year 1 to 3 Pre-Kindergarten Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will get pointers on appropriate ways to set up the classroom environment including creating a positive classroom climate room arrangement and organization/use of classroom materials. Classroom and work station management plans will also be presented.
Contact Person Susan Gubitz
Contact Phone 713-556-6856
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Early Childhood Session 2
Start Date 6/9/2011
End Date 6/9/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 13:00
End Time 16:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
Oral Language Development: PK
e-TRAIN #
Key Words EC, PK, Pre-K, PK, Language, Vocabulary
EC0155
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Prekindergarten Teachers. DESCRIPTION: The participants will gain knowledge of the importance of expressive and receptive vocabulary development in the pre-kindergarten classroom. Oral language development in the early years is the foundation for many literacy skills.
Contact Person Kathy Heath
Contact Phone 713-556-6855
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Early Childhood Session 1
Start Date 6/30/2011
End Date 6/30/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 13:00
End Time 16:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
Math Strategies: PK
e-TRAIN #
Key Words EC, PK, Pre-K, Math, Strategies
EC0156
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Pre-kindergarten Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Did you know that math has a developmental sequence for instruction? Come find out what it is why it is important and how you can implement math successfully in your classroom. Teachers will learn important math strategies that will make math relevant yet fun for your students.
Contact Person Kay Houston
Contact Phone 713-556-6853
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Early Childhood Session 1
Start Date 6/23/2011
End Date 6/23/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 13:00
End Time 16:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
ONLINE: DIGICOM - Digital Communication
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Communication, Web 2.0, Web tools
EL0026
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 30 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Administrators and Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide educators with knowledge of effective Web 2.0 communication concepts that can be used to meet the needs of student and faculty productivity for collaboration in the 21st century. Participants will develop a plan to increase progress and engagement. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course access instructions will be sent by email. All course requirements must be completed for full course credit. Contact Person Linda Bowers
Contact Phone 713-696-0659
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 2
Start Date 7/11/2011
End Date 8/14/2011
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Gr 6-12 (12 Hrs)
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, GT, Secondary
EL0027
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This TAGT approved course includes the HISD G/T Curriculum Framework “Scholars and Knowledge” as well as Nature and Needs, Characteristics of G/T Students, and Identification and Assessment of the Gifted. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge: web browsing e-mail, willingness to use tech tools. Contact Person Dan Greenberg
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
7
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:50
Online Environment
7
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:50
Online Environment
8
7/5/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
8
7/5/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Differentiation Technology Tools Gr.K-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, GT, G/T, Differentiation, Technology, Instruction
EL0028
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn about web tools that can be used to differentiate instruction for G/T students. Included are tech tools for visualization, collaboration, and content sharing that allow students to create products not available or possible in a pencil and paper classroom. Teachers will learn collaboration and sharing strategies. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge: web browsing, e-mail, willingness to use tech tools. Contact Person Heather Pollack
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
6
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
6
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
7
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
7
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Differentiation Technology Tools Gr. 6-12 Key Words Online, G/T, GT, Differentiation, Technology, Instruction
e-TRAIN #
EL0029
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn about web tools that can be used to differentiate instruction for G/T students. Included are tech tools for visualization, collaboration, and content sharing that allow students to create products not available or possible in a pencil and paper classroom. Teachers will learn collaboration and sharing strategies. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge: web browsing, e-mail, willingness to use tech tools. Contact Person Heather Pollack
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
6
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
6
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
7
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
7
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T K-5 (30 hrs)
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, G/T, GT, Instruction
EL0030
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 30 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This TAGT approved course includes the HISD G/T Curriculum Framework “Scholars and Knowledge” and the additional five components: Nature and Needs of the Gifted, 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 the following skills and knowledge: web browsing, e-mail, willingness to use tech tools. Contact Person Heather Pollack
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
7
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
7
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
8
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
11:59
Online Environment
8
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
11:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Scholars & Knowledge Gr. K-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, GT, G/T, Instruction
EL0045
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive an introduction to and overview of the HISD G/T Curriculum and Framework. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge of word processing, web browsing, email, and a willingness to learn and use a variety of tech tools. Contact Person Dan Greenberg
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
5
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
6
7/5/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
6
7/5/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Scholars & Knowledge Gr. 6-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, GT, G/T, Instruction
EL0046
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Gr. 6-12 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive an introduction to and overview of the HISD G/T Curriculum and Framework. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge: web browsing, e-mail, willingness to use tech tools.
Contact Person Dan Greenberg
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
5
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
6
7/5/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
6
7/5/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Differentiation in Nutshell Gr. K-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, G/T, GT, Differentiation, Strategies
EL0047
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn differentiation in a nutshell with ready-to-use strategies for compacting, work stations, learning contracts, and much more. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must have ongoing access to a reliable computer with updated software and the following skills and knowledge: web browsing, e-mail, willingness to use tech tools.
Contact Person Heather Pollack
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
4
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
4
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
5
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
5
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: G/T Academic Rigor Gr. K-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, G/T, GT, Academics, Rigor
EL0050
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Teachers will enhance G/T students' ability to develop advanced level products through academic rigor and ongoing assessment. Practice incorporating the four strands of G/T Curriculum Framework into existing lessons. The Texas Performance Standards including New Task Ideas will be discussed. TAGT approved. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course Prerequisite: Completion of TT4602 or EL0030-GT Elementary 30 hour training, TT2309 or EL0045 - Scholars and Knowledge K-5. 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, email, and a willingness to learn and use a variety of tech tools.
Contact Person Dan Greenberg
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
4
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
4
6/1/2011
6/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
5
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
5
7/6/2011
8/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: HOCT - Moodle Basics 1
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, HOCT, Moodle
EL0069
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: PART 1 of 4: During this session in the HISD Online Certified Teacher (HOCT) learning series participants will become familiar with the online learning system (Moodle) and understand the navigation of the editing features. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please register for the other courses in the series -- PD5002, PD5003, PD5004, and PD5005.
Contact Person Claudia Morales
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 8
Start Date 6/1/2011
End Date 6/11/2011
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
HYBRID: Empowering Teachers, Empowering Students Gr. PK-2 Key Words Hybrid, Practices, Management
e-TRAIN #
EL0076
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 35 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-2 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will focus on the results of the HISD Highly Effective Teacher Study. They will examine teacher strengths identified in the study and connect them to their own classroom practices. This course will also focus on building student relationships,aspects of student assessment, and strengthening classroom management. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: This class incorporates face-to-face and online activities. Participants must complete all face-to-face and online activities to receive complete credit. Training dates Session 3: July 25 26 27 28 and 7/29 (half day). Contact Person Susan Paul
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 3
Start Date 7/25/2011
End Date 7/29/2011
Course Delivery Method Hybrid
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: Book Study - How to Grade for Learning Gr. 3-12 Key Words Online, Book Study, Grading
e-TRAIN #
EL0083
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-12 Teachers and Administratiors. DESCRIPTION: Participants will discuss the work of Ken O’Connor in How to Grade for Learning Third Edition, 2009. Participants will examine guidelines and strategies that can increase student achievement and student engagement through multiple opportunities to communicate with students about their learning. Participants will analyze current grading practices and choose which of theirs can be revised. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must complete all online activities to receive full credit. Contact Person Karen Vanek
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
2
6/6/2011
6/30/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
3
7/8/2011
7/29/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: Book Study - Inviting Students to Learn
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Book Study, Communication
EL0099
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in an online book study of “Inviting Students to Learn” by Jenny Edwards to examine the ways to effectively communicate with students. Participants will have reflective discussions and complete interactive tasks to explore practical tips for making subtle yet powerful changes in conversation with students. The reading text will be provided. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must complete all online activities to receive full credit. Inviting Students to Learn: 100 Tips for Talking Effectively with Your Students by Jenny Edwards will be provided. Contact Person Lalia Wakim
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 3
Start Date 6/6/2011
End Date 7/15/2011
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: Book Study - You Won't Remember Me
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Book Study
EL0781
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in Marvin Hoffman's contemporary interpretation of a classic text "You Won't Remember Me". Participants will be reminded of the "true art" of teaching and discover Mr. Hoffman's alternative vision of how today's public school can provide a quality education for all children. The text will be provided. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must complete all online activities for full course credit. Course access instructions will be emailed. Contact Person Sharmen Rogers
Contact Phone 713-696-0600 ext. 454
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 2
Start Date 6/13/2011
End Date 7/25/2011
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: SMART Board Level 1
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, SMART Board, Technology
EL8000
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: LEVEL I - During this training for introductory SMART Board learners participants will learn how to connect and orient the SMART Board, the functions of the SMART Board Interactive whiteboard, and the basic functions of the SMART Notebook Software. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Search for SMART to register for other courses in the series.
Contact Person Dennis Gifford
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
6/20/2011
7/4/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
2
7/5/2011
7/18/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
3
7/19/2011
8/1/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
4
8/2/2011
8/15/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
ONLINE: SMART Board Level 2
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, SMART, Technology
EL8001
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: LEVEL 2 - During this second training for SMART Board learners participants will learn advanced functions of the SMART Board Interactive whiteboard Notebook Software and how to create interactive lessons to enhance classroom instruction. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 or equivalent knowledge and experience with SMART Board technology. Contact Person Dennis Gifford
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
7/5/2011
7/18/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
2
7/19/2011
8/1/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
3
8/2/2011
8/15/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
ONLINE: SMART Board Level 3
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, SMART, Technology
EL8002
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: LEVEL 3 During this immediate-level training participants will apply SMART Board instructional strategies to develop interactive classroom lessons. Advanced techniques and the Lesson Activity Toolkit will be explored. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 and Level 2 or equivalent knowledge and experience with SMART Board technology. Contact Person Dennis Gifford
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
7/19/2011
8/1/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
2
8/2/2011
8/15/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
ONLINE: SMART Board Level 4
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, SMART, Technology
EL8003
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: LEVEL 4 - During this advanced-level training participants will learn how to use the Ink Aware functions prepare SmartNotebook lessons and use Notebook software with Microsoft products. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course Prerequisites: Completion of Levels 1-3 or equivalent knowledge and experience with SMART Board technology.
Contact Person Dennis Gifford
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
7/19/2011
8/1/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
2
8/2/2011
8/15/2011
08:00
23:00
Online Environment
National School Lunch/Breakfast Program
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Food Services, Meals
FS5501
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 2 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: All School-based Staff involved with the National School Lunch Breakfast Program. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to meet federal and state mandates. This in-service will ensure that all schools have the most current information for qualifying students for free or reduced meals under the National School Lunch/School Breakfast Program.
Contact Person Mary Cooper
Contact Phone 713-491-5938
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Food Services Session
Start Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
110
8/8/2011
8/8/2011
13:00
15:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
110
8/8/2011
8/8/2011
09:00
11:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
110
8/9/2011
8/9/2011
13:00
15:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
110
8/9/2011
8/9/2011
09:00
11:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
110
8/10/2011
8/10/2011
13:00
15:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
110
8/10/2011
8/10/2011
09:00
11:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
110
8/11/2011
8/11/2011
13:00
15:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
110
8/11/2011
8/11/2011
09:00
11:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
111
8/12/2011
8/12/2011
13:00
15:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
110
8/12/2011
8/12/2011
09:00
11:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
G/T TX Performance Stds. Proj. Overview Gr. K-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT, Perormance, TAGT
GT0176
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-5 G/T Teachers and Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn research skills to implement the Texas Performance Standards Project approved by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Contact Person Noval Alexander
Contact Phone 713-967-5296
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Advanced Academics Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time
End Time
Location
1
6/7/2011
6/7/2011
08:30
15:30
East Elementary Field Office
2
6/8/2011
6/8/2011
08:30
15:30
East Elementary Field Office
3
6/9/2011
6/9/2011
08:30
15:30
East Elementary Field Office
Overview: G/T TX Performance Stds. Proj. Gr. 6-8
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT, Performance, TAGT
GT0177
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 Teachers and Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn research skills to implement the Texas Performance Standards Project approved by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Contact Person Bill Wooton
Contact Phone 713-434-4700
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Advanced Academics Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time
End Time
Location
1
6/7/2011
6/7/2011
08:30
15:30
South Field Office - Secondary
2
6/8/2011
6/8/2011
08:30
15:30
South Field Office - Secondary
3
6/9/2011
6/9/2011
08:30
15:30
South Field Office - Secondary
ONLINE: Asthma Basics
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Asthma
HM3045
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 1 hr
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. Based on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Progra, this course reviews the definition, causes, signs & symptoms, and management of asthma. Asthma management through routine medical care, Asthma Action Plans, medication regimes, environmental trigger control, and education are reviewed. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: After registering, please access training at http://learnonline.hisdacp.org/course/view.php? id=359. Login as an HISD employee or Guest: HISD employee Username = HISD email stem (before the @); Password = password or Houston1!); Guest (Click to enter as a guest. Select Health Services. The Enrollment key = asthma). No confirmation email is needed. Contact Person Teresa Blake
Contact Phone 713-556-7280
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Health Medical Services Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online Start Time
End Time
Location
36
6/6/2011
6/12/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
37
6/13/2011
6/19/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
38
6/20/2011
6/26/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
39
6/27/2011
7/3/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
40
7/4/2011
7/10/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
41
7/11/2011
7/17/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
42
7/18/2011
7/24/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
43
7/25/2011
7/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
44
8/1/2011
8/7/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
45
8/8/2011
8/14/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
46
8/15/2011
8/21/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
47
8/22/2011
8/28/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
48
8/29/2011
9/4/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
LPAC: Initial ID & Placement
e-TRAIN #
Key Words LPAC, Multilingual, Bilingual, LEP, ESL, Clerks, Compliance
ML0004
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 2 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: LPAC Committee Members PK-12 Administrators, LEP Clerks, LPAC Chairpersons/Coordinators, and LPAC Parents. DESCRIPTION: This workshop covers LPAC Committee procedures necessary to be in compliance with federal, state and district law/policy. Covers duties and responsibilities of LPAC.
Contact Person Randal Jones
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Multilingual Session
Start Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
40
8/25/2011
8/25/2011
15:30
17:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
39
8/25/2011
8/25/2011
13:30
15:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
38
8/25/2011
8/25/2011
10:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
37
8/25/2011
8/25/2011
08:30
10:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
43
8/26/2011
8/26/2011
13:30
15:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
42
8/26/2011
8/26/2011
10:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
41
8/26/2011
8/26/2011
08:30
10:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
LEP Documentation PK-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words LEP, Documentation, Clerks
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 1.5 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 LEP Clerks and Administrators. Chancery processes.
DESCRIPTION: Participants will review the LEP and immigrant documentation
Contact Person Nancy Cintron
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Multilingual Session
Start Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date
ML0007
Start Time
End Time
Location
53
8/30/2011
8/30/2011
10:00
11:30
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
52
8/30/2011
8/30/2011
08:30
10:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
TExES Review: ESL Exam #154
e-TRAIN #
Key Words TExES, ESL, Certification
ML0010
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
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 Person Randal Jones
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Multilingual Session 33
Start Date 6/16/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date 6/16/2011
Start Time 08:30
End Time 15:30
Location Hattie Mae White Bldg - New
Idea Proficiency Test (IPT) for LEP ID
e-TRAIN #
Key Words LEP, Testing, LPAC, IPT, Multilingual
ML0013
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
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 Person Diana Martinez
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway N/A
Department Multilingual Session
Start Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
91
8/16/2011
8/16/2011
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
90
8/16/2011
8/16/2011
08:30
11:30
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
93
8/31/2011
8/31/2011
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
92
8/31/2011
8/31/2011
08:30
11:30
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
California Achievement Test (CAT) for LEP ID
e-TRAIN #
Key Words LEP, Testing, LPAC, CAT, Multilingual
ML0014
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Principal Designees Teachers Principals and Counselors. DESCRIPTION: Professional staff designated by principal will be trained to administer the California Achievement Test (CAT) to students that the LPAC committee has identified as limited in English proficiency.
Contact Person Mary Ann Herrera
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Multilingual Session
Start Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
89
8/17/2011
8/17/2011
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
88
8/17/2011
8/17/2011
08:30
11:30
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
91
8/30/2011
8/30/2011
13:00
16:00
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
90
8/30/2011
8/30/2011
08:30
11:30
Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
MTG: Special Populations Title III Specialists
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Special Populations, Title III, Specialists, Strategies, LEP, Immigrant, Migrant
ML0096
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Special Populations Title III Program Specialists. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be provided with skills and strategies to address issues related to LEP, immigrant, refugee, and migrant students. Additional topics include program implementation, updates, effective instructional practices, data quality, and compliance information.
Contact Person Irma Rohatgi
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Multilingual Session 69
Start Date 6/2/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date 6/2/2011
Start Time 14:00
End Time 17:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
LEP Documentation - New Clerks
e-TRAIN #
Key Words LEP, Documentation, LPAC
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: New PK-12 LEP Clerks and LPAC Coordinators. receive an overview of data entry processes for Chancery.
Contact Person Nancy Cintron
Teacher Pathway
Department Multilingual
16
Start Date 8/30/2011
DESCRIPTION: New Limited English Proficient (LEP) clerks will
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway N/A
Session
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date 8/30/2011
ML0107
Start Time 13:00
End Time 16:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
Project GLAD: Bilingual Strategies Gr. PK-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words GLAD, Bilingual, Strategies
ML0114
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 25 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-5 Bilingual Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This five-day training will address effective instructional strategies to enhance and support second language literacy development in the Bilingual classroom.
Contact Person Terrie Armstrong
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Multilingual Session 10
Start Date 6/20/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date 6/24/2011
Start Time 08:00
End Time 13:00
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Title III: LEP Summer School Gr. 6-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Title III, LEP, Summer School
ML0162
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 5.5 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 ESL Teachers Grade 6-12 Summer School Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: The orientation session will provide teachers with the guidelines and regulations related to Title III LEP Summer School and with orientation related to the materials to be used.
Contact Person Trudy Freer-Alvarez
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Multilingual Session 1
Start Date 6/7/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date 6/7/2011
Start Time 09:00
End Time 15:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
Newcomer ELL Program Training
e-TRAIN #
Key Words ELL, Immigrant, Newcomer, Multilingual
ML0163
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 10 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 School Administrators. DESCRIPTION: Newcomer Program Training is a two-day training for ELL administrators implementing or planning to implement a newcomer program to serve immigrant ELL students who are in their first two years of US school enrollment.
Contact Person Terrie Armstrong
Contact Phone 713-556-6961
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Multilingual Session 1
Start Date 6/8/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
End Date 6/9/2011
Start Time 08:30
End Time 13:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
HOCT: Online Course Creation 2
e-TRAIN #
Key Words HOCT, Online, Course Creation
PD5002
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: PART 2 of 4: During this session in the HISD Online Certified Teacher (HOCT) learning series participants will gain an understanding of the terminology functions and the art of quality online course design. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course Prerequisite: Completion of EL0069 HOCT - Moodle Basics.
Contact Person Claudia Morales
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 9
Start Date 6/14/2011
End Date 6/14/2011
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
HOCT: Effective Online Teaching 3
e-TRAIN #
Key Words HOCT, Online, Teaching
PD5003
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: PART 3 of 4: During this session in the HISD Online Certified Teacher (HOCT) learning series participants will explore different methods in which to use the Moodle features effectively. They will also brainstorm and share techniques for efficient use of system features. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course Prerequisites: Completion of EL0069 and PD5002.
Contact Person Claudia Morales
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 9
Start Date 6/15/2011
End Date 6/15/2011
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time 08:30
End Time 12:00
Location Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
HOCT: Online Assessments 4
e-TRAIN #
Key Words HOCT, Online, Assessment
PD5004
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: PART 4 of 4: During this session in the HISD Online Certified Teacher (HOCT) learning series participants will learn ways in which to use assessments in their online courses. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Course Prerequisites: Completion of EL0069 PD5002 and PD5003.
Contact Person Claudia Morales
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 5
Start Date 6/16/2011
End Date 6/16/2011
Course Delivery Method Online
Start Time 08:30
End Time 12:00
Location Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
MTG: SpEd Gr 6-12 Chairpersons
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Meeting, SpEd
SE0515
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 18 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Special Education Chairpersons. DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive updated information on federal and state requirements district policies and procedures for provision of special education services. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Attendance at all three training dates (June 27-29, 2011) is required for completed course credit. Participants will be automatically enrolled in the Day 2 and 3 sessions. Contact Person Faye Jones
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Special Education Services Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time
End Time
Location
18
6/27/2011
6/27/2011
08:30
15:30
South Field Office - Secondary
19
6/28/2011
6/28/2011
08:30
15:30
South Field Office - Secondary
20
6/29/2011
6/29/2011
08:30
15:30
South Field Office - Secondary
ONLINE: Instructional Accommodations Gr. PK-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Accommodations, Instruction
SE0757
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
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 Person Cynthia Moore
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Special Education Services Session 20
Start Date 8/16/2011
End Date 8/16/2011
Course Delivery Method Online Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: Teacher & Para Together Gr. K-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Para, Teacher Assistant
SE0758
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education Teachers and Teacher Assistants. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn to build strong working relationships for providing effective classroom instruction. Participants will learn about the importance of the roles they play in improving student achievement.
Contact Person Cynthia Moore
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Special Education Services Session 20
Start Date 8/16/2011
End Date 8/16/2011
Course Delivery Method Online Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: PK-12 Co-Teaching Strategies
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Co-teaching, Strategies
SE0824
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
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 Person Cynthia Moore
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Special Education Services Session 18
Start Date 8/16/2011
End Date 8/16/2011
Course Delivery Method Online Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
ONLINE: Multi-Level Instruction Gr. PK-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Instruction, Multi-Level
SE0825
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
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 Person Cynthia Moore
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Special Education Services Session 19
Start Date 8/16/2011
End Date 8/16/2011
Course Delivery Method Online Start Time 00:00
End Time 23:59
Location Online Environment
SpEd: Language! Reading Intervention Gr. 6-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SpEd, Reading, Intervention, Language
SE1036
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Special Education Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive hands-on training on how to implement the Language! reading intervention program with students with disabilities.
Contact Person Lee Pryor
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Special Education Services Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time
End Time
Location
1
8/11/2011
8/11/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
2
8/12/2011
8/12/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
ONLINE: Autism 101
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Autism
SE1132
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: Autism 101: Top Ten Pieces to the Puzzle is an online training module that will provide information on basic components of autism. Participants will be able to define the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and identify research-based strategies to address the behavioral social and communication needs of individuals with autism. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: instructions for accessing this online course and receiving e-TRAIN credit will be sent via e-mail to registered persons within one week of registration. Contact Person Susan Kinnaird
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Special Education Services Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online Start Time
End Time
Location
6
6/7/2011
6/30/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
7
7/1/2011
7/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
8
8/1/2011
8/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: Autism Social Supports
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Autism
SE1133
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: All Employees. DESCRIPTION: Navigating the Social Maze: Supports and Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is an online training module that provides information on strategies that develop social skills for individuals with autism. As a result of this course participants will gain greater knowledge about resources and tools related to the needs of individuals with autism. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Instructions for accessing this online course and receiving e-train credit will be sent via email to registered persons within on week of e-TRAIN registration. Contact Person Susan Kinnaird
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Special Education Services Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online Start Time
End Time
Location
6
6/7/2011
6/30/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
7
7/1/2011
7/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
8
8/1/2011
8/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
ONLINE: Asperger 101
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Online, Asperger
SE1134
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: All HISD Employees. DESCRIPTION: Asperger Syndrome 101 Online is an online training module that provides an overview of information related to diagnosis and the key features of Asperger Syndrome. Included in the training will be intervention strategies, accommodations known to be effective for individuals with Asperger Syndrome, and tools to help organize the school day. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Instructions for accessing this online course and receiving e-TRAIN credit will be sent via email to registered persons within one week of e-train registration. Contact Person Susan Kinnaird
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Special Education Services Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Online Start Time
End Time
Location
7
6/7/2011
6/30/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
8
7/1/2011
7/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
9
8/1/2011
8/31/2011
00:00
23:59
Online Environment
SpEd & 504 Update
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SpEd, 504
SE1170
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education and General Teachers and PK-12 Administrators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will have an opportunity to hear from the national expert on Special Education and Section 504 case law and discuss practical implications for improving services for students with disabilities. CONTACT: Denise March Special Education Services 713-556-7025.
Contact Person Denise March
Contact Phone 713-556-7025
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Special Education Services Session 1
Start Date 6/6/2011
End Date 6/6/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 09:00
End Time 16:00
Location Hattie Mae White Educ Srvc Ctr
Dyslexia Intervention Program
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Dyslexia, Intervention
SK0013
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 60 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Dyslexia Contacts and Dyslexia Instructional Support Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will become familiar with a complete dyslexia program for students with dyslexia dyslexia laws assessment of dyslexia and instructional strategies are included. Participants will also receive comprehensive instructional materials. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants are obligated to attend all 10 days in order to receive credit. The instructor will provide the location for each of the dates. CONTACT: Stephanie Moss Professional Development Services 713-556-7100. Contact Person Stephanie Moss
Contact Phone 713-556-7100
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Special Populations Session 31
Start Date 6/7/2011
End Date 6/24/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 08:30
End Time 15:30
Location Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Overview: Dyslexia Intervention Prog. Coaching
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Dyslexia, Intervention, Coaching
SK0029
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6.5 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers Dyslexia Teachers and Literacy Coaches. DESCRIPTION: This session supports teachers in implementing the ten-day Dyslexia Intervention Program (DIP). Teachers completing DIP will demonstrate two DIP lessons with two to six students and receive coaching sessions. Feedback will be provided on lesson structure, pacing, and accuracy of sounds, hand gestures, coding, auditory discovery, meta-language for reading, writing, and spelling, as well as student engagement. CONTACT: A. Nell Williams Special Populations 713-556-6906. Contact Person A. Nell Williams
Contact Phone 713-556-6906
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Special Populations Session 15
Start Date 6/29/2011
End Date 7/22/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 08:00
End Time 15:30
Location TBD (Check your Confirm Email)
SIS: Registration/Enrollment
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SIS, Registration, Data, Clerks
SP0002
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 4 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Campus Data Clerks and others who will register and enroll students at the campus district and regional levels. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide hands-on activities to help participants understand the registration/enrollment process. Participants will register and enroll a new student in the district transfer students within the district enroll students from other districts and withdraw students. Contact Person Ruth Rodriguez
Contact Phone 713-556-8840
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Information System-SIS Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
130
6/1/2011
6/1/2011
12:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
131
6/8/2011
6/8/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
132
6/22/2011
6/22/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
133
7/6/2011
7/6/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
134
7/20/2011
7/20/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
135
8/3/2011
8/3/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
136
8/17/2011
8/17/2011
12:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
137
8/31/2011
8/31/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
SIS: Scheduling - PK-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SIS, Scheduling, Data, Clerks, Counselors
SP0010
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-5 Campus SIMS/PEIMS Data Clerks and Counselors. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide participants with the skills needed to perform the Elementary Scheduling function in Chancery SMS. Topics include: scheduling various subjects setting up homerooms and assigning students to homerooms and subjects.
Contact Person Ruth Rodriguez
Contact Phone 713-556-8840
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Information System-SIS Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
132
6/1/2011
6/1/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
133
7/20/2011
7/20/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
135
8/17/2011
8/17/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
SIS: Student Behavior PK-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SIS, Behavior, Discipline, Clerks, PEIMS, SIMS
SP0014
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 SIMS/PEIMS Clerks and Administrators who are responsible for Discipline data. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in hands-on activities to understand the Student Behavior process. Participants will learn the steps necessary to maintain discipline incident records.
Contact Person Ruth Rodriguez
Contact Phone 713-556-8840
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Information System-SIS Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
192
6/2/2011
6/2/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
193
6/9/2011
6/9/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
194
6/16/2011
6/16/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
195
6/23/2011
6/23/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
196
6/30/2011
6/30/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
197
7/7/2011
7/7/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
198
7/14/2011
7/14/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
199
7/21/2011
7/21/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
200
7/28/2011
7/28/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
201
8/4/2011
8/4/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
202
8/11/2011
8/11/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
203
8/18/2011
8/18/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
204
8/25/2011
8/25/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
SIS: Grade Reporting - PK-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SIS, Grades
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-5 Campus SIMS/Data Clerks. Chancery SMS Grade Reporting features.
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to train elementary office staff to use the
Contact Person Ruth Rodriguez
Contact Phone 713-556-8840
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Information System-SIS Session
Start Date
SP0018
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
75
6/1/2011
6/1/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
76
7/20/2011
7/20/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
77
8/17/2011
8/17/2011
08:30
11:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
SIS: Special Populations
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SIS, Coding, Special Populations, LEP, PEIMS, SIMS, Clerks
SP0095
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 7 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 PEIMS/SIMS Clerks who enter Special Populations data. DESCRIPTION: This course will provide SIMS/PEIMS clerks with training to code special population areas: LEP, Immigrant, Migrant, 504 Services, Dyslexia, G/T, Special Education, Free and Reduced Lunch, CATE, At-Risk, PRS, Life Skills, and Title I. (* NOTE: Classroom content is not covered during this course.) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please download the training manuals for each topic from http://sishelp/. You must be on an HISD-networked computer to access the site. There is no Free and Reduced Lunch manual. Contact Person Ruth Rodriguez
Contact Phone 713-556-8840
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Information System-SIS Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
117
6/15/2011
6/15/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
118
6/29/2011
6/29/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
119
7/13/2011
7/13/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
120
7/27/2011
7/27/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
121
8/10/2011
8/10/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
122
8/24/2011
8/24/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
SIS:Attendance/Registration & Enrollment PK-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SIS, Attendance, Registration, Enrollment, Clerks
SP0313
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 7 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-5 Campus Attendance Clerks. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in hands on activities to understand the registration/enrollment process including recording and modifying attendance, determining unsubmitted attendance, and running various elementary attendance reports for processing truancy issues. Participants will register and enroll a new student in the district, transfer students within the district, enroll students from other districts, and withdraw students. Contact Person Ruth Rodriguez
Contact Phone 713-556-8840
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Information System-SIS Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
50
6/6/2011
6/6/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
51
6/20/2011
6/20/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
52
7/18/2011
7/18/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
53
8/1/2011
8/1/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
54
8/15/2011
8/15/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
55
8/29/2011
8/29/2011
08:30
16:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
Special Pops - LEP Data Focus
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Special Pops, LEP, Clerks, Data
SP0338
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 4 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 LEP Staff and Clerks who work with LEP Immigrant and Migrant data. DESCRIPTION: This course will provide LEP clerks with training to code LEP Immigrant and Migrant data with a short overview of the other Special Population areas--504 Services, Dyslexia, G/T, Special Education, Free and Reduced Lunch, CATE, At-Risk, PRS, Life Skills, and Title I. (NOTE: Classroom content is not covered during this course.) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please download the training manuals for LEP from http://sishelp/. You must be on an HISD-networked computer to access the site. There is no Free and Reduced Lunch manual. Contact Person Ruth Rodriguez
Contact Phone 713-556-8840
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Information System-SIS Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
25
6/14/2011
6/14/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
26
6/14/2011
6/14/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
27
6/28/2011
6/28/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
28
6/28/2011
6/28/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
29
7/12/2011
7/12/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
30
7/12/2011
7/12/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
31
7/26/2011
7/26/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
32
7/26/2011
7/26/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
33
8/9/2011
8/9/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
34
8/9/2011
8/9/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
35
8/23/2011
8/23/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
36
8/23/2011
8/23/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
Special Pops - SpEd Focus
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Special Pops, SpEd, Special Ed, Clerks, Data
SP0446
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 4 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Special Education Clerks and Staff who work with Special Education data. DESCRIPTION: This course will provide Sp Ed clerks with training to code Special Education data and a short overview of the other Special Population areas--504 Services, Dyslexia, G/T, LEP, Free and Reduced Lunch, CATE, At-Risk, PRS, Life Skills, and Title I. (NOTE: Classroom content is not covered during this course.) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please download the training manuals for LEP from http://sishelp/. You must be on an HISD-networked computer to access the site. There is no Free and Reduced Lunch manual. Contact Person Ruth Rodriguez
Contact Phone 713-556-8840
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Information System-SIS Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
42
6/13/2011
6/13/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
43
6/13/2011
6/13/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
44
6/27/2011
6/27/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
45
6/27/2011
6/27/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
46
7/11/2011
7/11/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
47
7/11/2011
7/11/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
48
7/25/2011
7/25/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
49
7/25/2011
7/25/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
50
8/8/2011
8/8/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
51
8/8/2011
8/8/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
52
8/22/2011
8/22/2011
08:30
12:30
West Region Office-Teledyne
54
8/22/2011
8/22/2011
13:00
17:00
West Region Office-Teledyne
Textbook TipWeb - Inventory
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Textbooks, TipWeb, Inventory, EOY
TB0031
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Textbook Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how to effectively increase and decrease their textbook inventory using the TipWeb textbook management system and how to close out the previous school year.
Contact Person Kimberly Austin
Contact Phone 713-676-9496
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Textbook Operations Session 10
Start Date 8/8/2011
End Date 8/8/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 11:30
End Time 14:30
Location Textbook Operations
Textbook TipWeb - Distribution
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Textbooks, TipWeb, BOY, Distribution
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Textbook Coordinators. an accurate textbook inventory.
DESCRIPTION: This training is to assist Textbook Coordinators in their efforts to maintain
Contact Person Kim Austin
Contact Phone 713-676-9496 x 356
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Textbook Operations Session
Start Date
End Date
TB0032
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time
End Time
Location
11
8/9/2011
8/9/2011
11:30
14:30
Textbook Operations
12
8/10/2011
8/10/2011
11:30
14:30
Textbook Operations
Textbook TipWeb - Questions & Answers
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Textbooks, TipWeb
TB0033
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 2.5 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Campus Textbook Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in a forum on TipWeb procedures for the Campus Textbook Coordinators. The forum will allow Campus Textbook Coordinators an opportunity to meet their Textbook Specialist along with reviewing TipWeb procedures.
Contact Person Kim Austin
Contact Phone 713-676-9496 x356
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Textbook Operations Session 8
Start Date 7/12/2011
End Date 7/12/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 12:00
End Time 14:30
Location Textbook Operations
Summer Test Administration Gr 5 & 8 Retest
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Testing, TAKS, Summer, Retest
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 2 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Campus Test Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn specific testing procedures for summer school retests.
Contact Person Julia Amponsah-Gilder
Contact Phone 713-349-7460
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Assessment Session
Start Date
End Date
TE0105
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time
End Time
Location
1
6/23/2011
6/23/2011
09:00
11:00
Student Assessment
2
6/23/2011
6/23/2011
13:00
15:00
Student Assessment
Summer Exit Level TAKS Retest
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Testing, TAKS, Summer, Retest
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 2 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 9-12 Test Coordinators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn specific testing procedures for Exit Level TAKS.
Contact Person Kelvin Owens
Contact Phone 713-349-7460
Teacher Pathway N/A
Teacher Pathway
Department Student Assessment Session 1
Start Date 7/7/2011
End Date 7/7/2011
TE0106
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face Start Time 09:00
End Time 11:00
Location Student Assessment
CRISS - Level I Gr. PK-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words CRISS, Strategies, Instruction, Strategies
TT1463
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: During this two-day training teachers will engage in Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies. This program promotes student learning by combining responsive instruction that uses effective communication techniques and instructional strategies that actively engage students in rigorous higher level thinking skills with research-based feedback techniques. Participants will receive nationally accredited training and the Project CRISS book. Contact Person Rebecca Sheinberg
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
6/4/2011
6/11/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
6
6/28/2011
6/29/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
7
7/23/2011
7/30/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
8
7/26/2011
7/27/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Overview: Rigor & Relevance Gr. K-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Rigor, Relevance, Instruction, Strategies
TT1532
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in activities and collegial conversations to better understand how to implement engaging, rigorous, and relevant lessons and activities. This introduction to Rigor and Relevance Framework will provide participants with essential tools to develop and facilitate high yielding lesson and activities to increase student growth and achievement. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants are asked to bring a one-week lesson plan to the training. Contact Person Clara Yates
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
6/9/2011
6/9/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
2
7/13/2011
7/13/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
HYBRID: Critical Thinking Gr. K-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Hybrid, Critical Thinking, Instruction, Strategies
TT1533
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This course will provide teachers with techniques to challenge their students to think critically through the implementation of quality questions, metaphors, analogies, predictions, and generalizations. Teachers will learn how to guide push and stretch students toward understanding and thinking. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: The nine course credit hours consist of six hours face-to-face and three hours online coursework. Contact Person Denise Martinez
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Hybrid
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
6/7/2011
6/7/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
2
6/28/2011
6/28/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Overview: Rigor & Relevance Gr. 6-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Rigor, Relevance, Instruction, Strategies
TT1535
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in activities and collegial conversations to better understand how to implement engaging rigorous and relevant lessons and activities. This introduction to the Rigor and Relevance Framework will provide participants with essential tools to develop and facilitate high yielding lessons and activities to increase student growth and achievement. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants are asked to bring a one-week lesson plan to the training. Contact Person Laila Wakim
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
6/21/2011
6/21/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
2
7/20/2011
7/20/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Differentiated Instruction Gr. PK-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Differentiation, Instruction, Strategies
TT1952
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 18 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers and Administrators. DESCRIPTION: Participants will examine the research of Carol Ann Tomlinson to organize a differentiated classroom, learn strategies that support student academic growth, and be able to offer differentiated instruction to students with varying academic levels. This is a 3-day course. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: Training dates: Session 0009 - June 7, June 8, June 9 Session 0010 - June 21, June 22, June 23 Session 11 - July 19, July 20, July 21 Session 12 - July 11, July 12, and July 13. Contact Person Rebecca Sheinberg
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
9
6/7/2011
6/9/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
10
6/21/2011
6/23/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
12
7/11/2011
7/13/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
11
7/19/2011
7/21/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Overview: G/T Scholars & Knowledge Gr. K-5 (6 hrs)
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT, Scholars, Knowledge, Framework, Curriculum
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. Framework.
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
DESCRIPTION: Teachers will participate in an introductory overview of the HISD G/T Curriculum and
Contact Person Heather Pollack
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
TT2309
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
7
6/27/2011
6/27/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
8
7/7/2011
7/7/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Overview: G/T Scholars & Knowledge Gr. 6-12 (6 hrs)
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT. Scholars, Knowledge, Framework, Curriculum
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 G/T Teachers. Curriculum and Framework.
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
DESCRIPTION: Teachers will participate in an introductory overview of the HISD G/T
Contact Person Dan Greenberg
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
TT3010
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
6/27/2011
6/27/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
6
7/7/2011
7/7/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
AKOM: All Kinds of Minds G/T
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT, AKOM
TT4014
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 18 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This course approaches the science of learning through academic themes. Participants develop skills to identify strengths and breakdowns in student learning by linking them to students’ unique learning profiles to effectively provide differentiated instruction for diverse learners and timely Response to Intervention. Participants must attend all three days to receive 18 hrs. Update G/T credit. TAGT approved SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants select one three-day set of dates to attend: Session 12 - Jun. 8, Jun. 22, and Jun. 30, 2011 Session 13 - July 13, July 20, and July 27, 2011. Contact Person Corina Bullock
Contact Phone 713-696-0600 ext. 378
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
14
6/8/2011
6/30/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
13
7/13/2011
7/27/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
G/T: Understanding Learning Gr. PK-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT, Learning, Instruction, Differentiation, Strategies
TT4030
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will engage in an interactive overview of the mind’s functions to help gain a deeper understanding of how students learn to enhance differentiated instruction. Participants receive next day strategies and activities for implementation in the classroom to meet the needs of diverse learners and timely Response to Intervention. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: Participants receive 6 hrs. Update. TAGT approved. Contact Person Corina Bullock
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
6/23/2011
6/23/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
6
7/21/2011
7/21/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Science Workstations Gr. K-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Science, Workstations, Instruction, Strategies
TT4080
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will explore various topics in science by participating in learner-centered lessons created for workstations and centers. Teachers will participate in engaging hands-on activities with real-world application. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use lessons that will increase student engagement and retention of content.
Contact Person Sharon Moore
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
7/7/2011
7/7/2011
08:30
11:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
4
7/14/2011
7/14/2011
08:30
11:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
6+1 Traits of Writing Gr 2-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Writing, Traits, 6+1, Rubics
TT4115
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 2-5 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: During this two-day training participants will learn the 6+1 Writing Traits rubrics in addition to other strategies to provide a rich writing environment in the classroom.
Contact Person Janice Brown
Contact Phone 713-696-0600 ext. 376
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
6
6/15/2011
6/16/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
7
7/13/2011
7/14/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
6+1 Traits of Writing Gr. PK-1
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Writing, Traits, 6+1, Rubrics
TT4116
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-1 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: During this two-day training 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 Person Monica Manzano
Contact Phone 713-696-0600 ext. 373
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
9
6/29/2011
6/30/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
10
7/13/2011
7/14/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
11
7/27/2011
7/28/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
6+1 Traits of Writing Gr. 6-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Writing, Traits, 6+1, Rubrics
TT4117
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
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. During this two-day training participants will learn to use the 6+1 Writing Traits rubrics in addition to other instructional strategies for writing to provide rich rigorous and engaging writing environment in the classroom.
Contact Person Janice Brown
Contact Phone 713-696-0600 ext. 376
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
7
7/20/2011
7/21/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
8
8/3/2011
8/4/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Overview: SIOP Mini-Series Gr. 6-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words SIOP, ESL, Instruction
TT4120
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive an overview of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) which is a framework designed to assist content area teachers in lesson development for ESL students. The course will help teachers increase the level of academic relevance, student comprehension, student engagement, and quality of differentiated instruction. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must attend all sessions to receive credit: Session 2 - June 6, June 7, June 8, and June 9, 2011 Session 3 - July 11, July 12, July 13, and July 14, 2011. Contact Person Kristy George
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
2
6/6/2011
6/9/2011
09:00
12:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
3
7/11/2011
7/14/2011
09:00
12:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
G/T: Differentiation Using Technology Tools Gr.6-12
e-TRAIN #
Key Words GT, G/T, Differentiation, Technology
TT4123
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be introduced to web tools that can be used for differentiation to meet the needs of their students. Tech Tools will include those used for visualization, collaboration, and content sharing which allows students to create products not otherwise available or possible in the traditional pencil and paper classroom. Teachers will learn collaboration and sharing strategies. Contact Person Heather Pollack
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 3
Start Date 6/21/2011
End Date 6/21/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time 08:30
End Time 15:30
Location Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
G/T: Differentiation Using Technology Tools Gr. K-5
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT, Differentiation, Technology
TT4124
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 G/T Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will be introduced to web tools that can be used for differentiation to meet the needs of their students. Tech Tools will include those used for visualization, collaboration, and content sharing which allows students to create products not otherwise available or possible in the traditional pencil and paper classroom. Teachers will learn collaboration and sharing strategies.
Contact Person Heather Pollack
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session 3
Start Date 6/21/2011
End Date 6/21/2011
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time 08:30
End Time 15:30
Location Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
High-Yield Instructional Strategies
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Instruction, Strategies
TT4130
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 6 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and Counselors. DESCRIPTION: Participants actively engage in exploring the use of nine research-based instructional strategies that have been identified by Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock in their book Classroom instruction that Works (2001) as effective strategies for impacting students’ academic achievement. Attendees will plan and share lessons for next-day use in their classrooms. Contact Person Corina Bullock
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
11
6/21/2011
6/21/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
10
7/14/2011
7/14/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Bridging Math & Technology Gr. 6-8
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Math, Technology
TT4135
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 Math Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Participants will explore ways to increase motivation, critical thinking skills, engagement, and achievement in students by using digital cameras, graphing calculators, video clips, and other technology tools.
Contact Person Clara Yates
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
6/20/2011
6/20/2011
13:00
16:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
4
7/14/2011
7/14/2011
08:30
11:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Series: Bilingual/ESL Rigor Gr. PK-2
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Bilingual, ESL, ELL, Rigor, Instruction
TT4137
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 8 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: PK-2 Bilingual/ESL Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This learning series is an ongoing educational experience designed to strengthen teacher understanding of instructional best practices as they apply to English Language Learners. Participants will discover innovative, engaging activities and strategies that infuse higher-level thinking, problem-solving, rigor and relevance across all content areas (ELA ,math, science, and social studies).TAGT approved for 6 hrs. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Teachers must attend all four dates to earn 12 hours credit. Dates: session 2 - June 7 June 9, June 14, and 16 ; Session 3 -June 7, June 9, June 14, and June 16; Session 4 - July 5, July 6, July 7, and July 8 2011. Contact Person Monica Manzano Contact Phone 713-696-0600 Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
2
6/7/2011
6/16/2011
08:30
10:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
3
6/7/2011
6/16/2011
015:30
17:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
4
7/5/2011
7/8/2011
08:30
10:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Series: Learning Gr. PK-2
e-TRAIN #
Key Words EC, Early Childhood, Instruction
TT4138
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 8 hrs
DESCRIPTION: Teachers will use workstations todiscover innovative, engaging activities and strategies that infuse higher level thinking, problem solving, and rigor and relevance across content areas. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must attend all sessions to receive credit: Session Session 0005 - June 7, June 9, June 14, and June 16; Session 0006 - July 18, July 19, July 20, and July 2,1 2011; Session 7: June 6, June 9, June 14, and June, 16.
Contact Person Susan Paul
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
5
6/7/2011
6/16/2011
08:30
10:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
7
6/7/2011
6/16/2011
15:30
17:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
6
7/18/2011
7/21/2011
08:30
10:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Earth Science & Technology Gr. 6-8
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Science, Technology
TT4555
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 3 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-8 Science Teachers. DESCRIPTION: Teachers will participate in learner-centered 5E lesson design activities that explore various topics in Earth and Space science while infusing SMART Technology. Teachers will construct various models that demonstrate the relationship of the sun, earth, and moon depicting lunar phases and eclipses. Leave with ready-to-use lessons that will increase student engagement and retention of content. Contact Person Sharmen Rogers
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
3
6/9/2011
6/9/2011
08:30
11:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
5
7/7/2011
7/7/2011
08:30
11:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
G/T - K-5 Teachers (30 hrs)
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT, Curriculum
TT4602
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 30 hrs
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 additional five components: Nature and Needs, Identification and Assessment, Social and Emotional Needs, Creativity , and Differentiated Instruction. Participants must attend all four days to receive credit. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Participants must attend the following dates: Session 12 - 6/14/2011, 6/15/2011, 6/16/2011, and 6/17/2011- Session 137/12/2011, 7/13/2011, 7/14/2011, and 7/15/2011. Contact Person Heather Pollack
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
12
6/14/2011
6/17/2011
08:00
16:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
13
7/12/2011
7/15/2011
08:00
16:00
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
G/T - Gr 6-12 Tchrs (12 hrs)
e-TRAIN #
Key Words G/T, GT, Curriculum
TT4604
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6-12 Gifted and Talented Teachers. DESCRIPTION: This two-day, TAGT-approved 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 Person Dan Greenberg
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Proficient
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Highly Effective
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
6
6/13/2011
6/14/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
7
7/11/2011
7/12/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
Assessment for Learning
e-TRAIN #
Key Words Assessment, Instruction, Strategies
TT4662
e-TRAIN Credit Hours 12 hrs
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-12 Teachers and K-12 Administrators. DESCRIPTION: During this two-day training participants examine the guidelines and strategies of assessing for learning. Participants will learn how student achievement can increase when they have multiple opportunities to communicate about what they have learned and what they still need to learn to successfully achieve course objectives. Activities will demonstrate how student engagement and content knowledge increase using this technique. Contact Person Karen Vanek
Contact Phone 713-696-0600
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Beginning
Teacher Pathway Teacher-Developing
Department Professional Developmt Srvcs Session
Start Date
End Date
Course Delivery Method Face-to-Face
Start Time
End Time
Location
1
6/27/2011
6/28/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)
2
6/30/2011
7/11/2011
08:30
15:30
Prof Devt Ctr (former Ryan ES)