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Welcome
Hello, I am Teaven Barnum the District Instructional Specialist for Secondary Social Studies. I'm excited to help you in any way that you need. You can reach me at teaven.barnum@killeenisd.org, text at 254-446-2873 or call my desk phone at 254-336-0253.
May 4 - Virtual PD: Veterans Legacy Program with Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery- Click Picture to Register
In partnership with the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program, we are pleased to offer free professional development sessions in spring 2024 focusing on different aspects of American Veterans’ and Service Members’ lives on and off the battlefield and how to effectively bring that content back to the classroom. As a part of this series, we are now offering a virtual workshop:
May 4, 2024, 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. ET
World War II Portraits of Service: African American Veterans of the 761st Tank Battalion
- Scholar: Prof. Marcus Cox (Fayetteville State University)
- Master Teacher: Toby Smith
- Virtual Tour Site: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
- Stipend for Participants: $50.00
Professor Cox’s lecture will focus on the experiences of African American soldiers serving in the 761st Tank Battalion. The pedagogy portion of the workshop provides an opportunity to use primary source analysis to understand the myriad reasons women served in World War II. As a part of the workshop, participants will get a virtual tour of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Missouri.
Participants will receive a certificate for 2.5 hours of professional development. To receive the $50.00 stipend, participants must be present for the entire workshop.
May 11 - Virtual PD: Veterans Legacy Program with Black Hills National Cemetery- Click Picture to Register
In partnership with the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program, we are pleased to offer free professional development sessions in spring 2024 focusing on different aspects of American Veterans’ and Service Members’ lives on and off the battlefield and how to effectively bring that content back to the classroom. As a part of this series, we are now offering a virtual workshop:
May 11, 2024, 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. ET
World War II Portraits of Service: Native American Code Talkers
- Scholar: Prof. Tom Holm (University or Arizona)
- Master Teacher: Alona Whitebird
- Virtual Tour Site: Black Hills National Cemetery
- Stipend for Participants: $50.00
Professor Holm’s lecture will focus on the experiences of Native American Code Talkers. The pedagogy portion of the workshop provides an opportunity to use primary source analysis to understand the myriad reasons Veterans served in World War II. As a part of the workshop, participants will get a virtual tour of Black Hills National Cemetery in South Dakota.
Participants will receive a certificate for 2.5 hours of professional development. To receive the $50.00 stipend, participants must be present for the entire workshop.
May 18 - Virtual PD: Veterans Legacy Program with Florida National Cemetery - Click Picture to Register
In partnership with the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program, we are pleased to offer free professional development sessions in spring 2024 focusing on different aspects of American Veterans’ and Service Members’ lives on and off the battlefield and how to effectively bring that content back to the classroom. As a part of this series, we are now offering a virtual workshop:
May 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. ET
World War II Portraits of Service: Veterans of the 442nd Infantry Regiment
- Scholar: Prof. Brian Hayashi (Kent State University)
- Master Teacher: John Irish
- Virtual Tour Site: Florida National Cemetery
- Stipend for Participants: $50.00
Professor Hayashi’s lecture will focus on the experiences of Veterans of the 442nd Infantry Regiment. The pedagogy portion of the workshop provides an opportunity to use primary source analysis to understand the myriad reasons Veterans served in World War II. As a part of the workshop, participants will get a virtual tour of Florida National Cemetery.
Participants will receive a certificate for 2.5 hours of professional development. To receive the $50.00 stipend, participants must be present for the entire workshop.
Knowledge that Sticks: Integrating Retrieval Practice for Enhanced Learning in Social Studies
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
"Wait. We learned this!?" Does it ever feel like you're filling buckets of knowledge just to have them spring a leak each day? Dive into the cognitive science behind retrieval practice and explore how it enhances long-term retention and promotes deeper understanding for students! The session will address the benefits of incorporating regular retrieval activities so that the learning environment gets an interactive boost as knowledge becomes sticky. Participants will leave equipped with a toolkit of retrieval techniques and strategies that they can embed into their lessons to promote effective information recall. Click the picture to register.
Teaching About the Holocaust Using Student Centered Approaches
Monday, June 24, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for an engaging session that will give teachers the tools to cover a tough topic through student-centered activities. During the session, participants will learn best practices for age appropriate teaching about the Holocaust, receive an introduction to online resources and lessons, and have the opportunity to experience a virtual tour of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. This learning is paired with FREE access to the Upstander Education Database and learning tools, along with complimentary breakfast and lunch! Click the picture to register.
Forming A (More) Perfect Union: Tools for Teaching Content Literacy in Social Studies
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on learning experience that will highlight how reading and writing can be used to help students with content acquisition. This session is designed to equip educators with effective strategies for merging literacy skills into social studies lessons. Through interactive discussion, hands-on activities, and collaborative exploration, participants will gain insight into creating an environment where literacy and social studies work together to promote student success. Click the picture to register.
Important Session Information:
Enhanced Curriculum Co-op and Comprehensive Campuses attend at no additional charge.
Magic School AI - Project Based Learning
This time of year is full of projects. Use magicschool.ai and it's Project Based Learning app to help boost your lesson planing for engaging end of the year learning.
