Session Title: Classroom Management: Back to Basics
Grade Band: K-12
# of hours (3 or 6-hr training): 6 hours
Descriptor: Onsite - Behavior Management - This session is designed to address the basic principles related to creating a well managed learning environment. We will explore the functions of behavior as well as interventions that are easy to implement within the classroom.
Session Title: Writing Across the Content
Grade Band: K-12
# of hours (3 or 6-hr training): 3 hours
Descriptor: Develop strategies and resources that encourage thoughtful responses and authentic compositions.
Session Title: Genius Hour
Grade Band: K-12
# of hours (3 or 6-hr training): 6 hours
Descriptor: What if students could learn by exploring their passions? What if we gave them time to produce, create, and make while still learning the standards? In this session, I will share specific strategies to implement Genius Hour into any classroom.
Session Title: Design for Depth
Grade Band: K-12
# of hours (3 or 6-hr training): 6 hours
Descriptor: 80% of our oceans are undiscovered...what if the same is true for student learning? We often assume that our high achieving/gifted learners don't need as much from us as our struggling learners. But, what if we changed our perspective and designed deep learning experiences that will move all of our learners far beyond surface level and into the place that real learning occurs? In this learning experience, we will explore what this might look like and I will share practical ways for you to make this a reality in your classroom.
Session Title: Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood
Grade Band: PK-2
# of hours (3 or 6-hr training): 3-hours
Descriptor: The Pyramid Model provides the framework related to promoting young children's social and emotional development. The foundation of this model is grounded in the context of positive, supportive relationships between teachers and children. A major focus of this training content is on strategies that early childhood educators can use to promote children's development while focusing on prevention of challenging behaviors.
Session Title: Fostering Student Discourse in the Classroom
Grade Band: 3-12
# of hours (3 or 6-hr training): 3 hours
Descriptor: Understand the components and structure of meaningful discourse. Leave with an understanding of the purpose and benefits, tools for planning, and an implementable framework to use in the classroom.
Session Title: Targeted Tweaks: Making Strategic Shifts that Boost Critical Thinking
Grade Band: 3-12
# of hours (3 or 6-hr training): 3 hours
Descriptor: Gain insights into strategic shifts that can be applied to current practice to enhance critical thinking and student engagement.
Session Title: Critical Thinking 2.0: A Taxonomic Approach to Thinking in Your Classroom
Grade Band: 3-12
# of hours (3 or 6-hr training): 3 hours
Descriptor: Assess the cognitive engagement in your classroom, identify activities and assignments with less complexity, and learn how to adjust to promote higher-level thinking.