- PD News - Summer Edition

HF-L Office of Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Newsletter

• 6/24: HS Schoology & One Note Support Session
• 7/9, 7,23, 7/25: TCIS Re-Certification Course
• 7/16: Optional Teacher Leadership Training for Standards Coordinators & Grade Level Leaders
• 7/18: Summer SIT Meeting
• 7/30 & 7/31: Solution Tree PLC Workshop (Monroe I BOCES Catalog)
• 8/6, 8/7, 8/15: 3-Day Intro to Schoology Training
• 8/8, 8/9, 8/12, 8/13: TCIS Initial Certification Course
• 8/14: Active Threat Training
• 8/15: Schoology Course Setup Day

Click HERE to register in MLP!

Click HERE to view the 2019 Summer PD & Curriculum Writing Calendar! Check periodically for updates.

The schedule for opening days is starting to take shape! The final schedule will be sent to staff via USPS in early August.

Schedule:

• Opening Day - Tuesday, August 27th
• Professional Learning Day - Wednesday, August 28th
• Teacher Workday - Tuesday, September 3rd
• 1st Day of School - Wednesday, September 4th

Highlights Include:

• Opening Celebration
• Union Meetings
• Building/Department Staff Meetings
• Safety & Security Seminar
• Emergency Response Breakout Sessions
• Instructional Technology Breakout Sessions
• Wellness & Team-Building Opportunities
• Collaborative Time
• Teacher Workday - Tuesday, September 3rd

If you have an opening day breakout session proposal or request please click on the link to submit your idea: Opening Day Proposals. All requests must be submitted by July 5th.

Many teachers would agree that becoming a “connected educator” and developing a personalized professional learning network is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your teaching and provide better outcomes for your students.

A 2016 study showed that the most popular tool K-12 teachers use to connect with others was Twitter! Twitter is a place where educators can find advice, give advice, find great links, share work, and engage in general musings about education.

To learn more about how you can use Twitter to build your personalized professional learning network, click here: https://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/pln-twitter/!

The AP Teacher Community is a professional learning network connecting AP teachers worldwide. The community provides easy online tools for educators to:

• Engage in lively discussions organized by topic.
• Find post and rate AP classroom-ready materials and related resources.
• Browse the curriculum framework and share strategies.
• Connect with colleagues and grow your personal network.

Click here to learn more or to register: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/

Join us for this PAID event, facilitated by Solution Tree Associate, Jack Baldermann!

When: July 30th & 31st (8am-3pm)

Where: Monroe I BOCES

Participants Will...

• Develop a deep understanding of the big ideas of PLC’s
• Learn critical practices that ensure student learning, support teacher collaboration, and get results
• Explore how PLC strategies and tools are put into practice to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Learn about the most common challenges teams face and how to overcome them
• Practice with proven tools that help teams to plan, deliver, and assess instruction

Click HERE for more information!

Visit MLP to register!

We will be offering one (3-day) introductory Schoology training course this summer for Manor, Middle, and High School Teachers. Participants MUST attend all three sessions. Space is limited!

3-Day Introductory Schoology Training **SEATS AVAILABLE**

• 8/6/19
• 8/7/19
• 8/15/19

In addition, we will be offering a 1-day user support session for existing users that need time and support to setup Schoology courses. Space is limited! Registration is now open in Frontline/MLP.

1-Day User Support Session **FULL**

• 8/15/19

** REGISTRATION FOR THE 1-DAY USER SUPPORT IS FULL. PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND.

Visit MLP to register!

Wednesday, August 14th

9am-12pm | HF-L Middle School Library

Learn district safety and security protocols, as well as how to respond to an active threat, barricade a door, disarm an intruder, and apply a tourniquet.

Hosted by:

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office &

Bill Harvey, HF-L Director of Security

Space is limited! Click HERE to view the event flyer and RSVP to reserve your seat!

We are quickly approaching the end of the school year! Before you head out for the summer, be sure all of the resources you have added to your Schoology course are available for next year.

Click HERE to learn how to secure your work!

The Well-Balanced Teacher: How to Work Smarter and Stay Sane Inside the Classroom and Out

Mike Anderson. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2010. 125 pp.

This book takes into account how a teacher's heavy workload and busy lifestyle can lead to stress; features how to deal with that stress and how to take care of health issues.

Check out this book or one of hundreds of professional titles you have FREE access to at the Gale Virtual Reference Library!

The HF-L Professional Development Handbook was updated over the summer to improve clarity regarding professional development guidelines and procedures, including in-district and out of district opportunities, reimbursement and compensation, and CTLE certification requirement information. Click HERE to view the Handbook. It can also be found by clicking the Professional Development page on the Staff Intranet.

Contact:

Holly Sidebottom, Director of Professional Development

Email: holly.sidebottom@hflcsd.org
Website: www.hflcsd.org
Phone: 585-624-7009
Twitter: @HollySidebottom