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The Education Services Connection

January / February 2021

The EducationServices ConnectionJanuary / February 2021
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EDTECH OFFICE HOURS AND MORE WITH PHIL AND GREG! THURSDAYS @3:00PM

Phil and Greg from the EdTech Office have an open office hour where any teacher, or administrator, can join to ask questions, gain tips, share ideas, and so on. The office is an open forum discussion format along with help on educational technology offered by Phil, Greg, and TIEs who join in. Got any tech related questions or issues?


JANUARY 14th: Aeries & Google Gradebook & Q&A

JANUARY 21st: Nearpod & Q&A

JANUARY 28th: Media & Digital Literacy & Q&A

FEBRUARY 3rd: Google Drive & Q&A

FEBRUARY 10th: Google Slides tips/tricks & Q&A

FEBRUARY 17th: Distance Learning Parent-Conference Sign Up Using Google & Q&A


Join Zoom Meeting

https://valverde.zoom.us/j/4259005167?pwd=dWkvQXRzYmNadWx5cFp2RHNRVE9QUT09

Meeting ID: 425 900 5167

Passcode: 9jeaRW

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VAPA Office Hours

Every other Wednesday (starting late January) come join VAPA TOSA Allyson Huntsman and special guests for focused office hour sessions! Come to ask questions, share, or learn more!


Wednesday, January 27: 2:30pm - 3:30pm


  • Meet the Masters Elementary Visual Arts Curriculum


Wednesday, February 10: 2:30pm - 3:30pm


  • Sound Trap


Wednesday, February 24: 2:30pm - 3:30pm


  • Performing Arts Recruitment for 21-22 School Year (intended audience is Performing Arts Directors)


Click here to join zoom


meeting ID: 845 6277 1339

passcode: VAPATOSA

Spotlight on VAPA

Spotlight on VAPA

Spotlight on VAPA - Your home for updates and resources! by Allyson Huntsman

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Secondary SpEd Mild/Mod Programs with Kristin & Rita!

SPED Specific Tutorials Coming Soon!



Email: Rita Lizcano - rlizcano@valverde.edu

Email: Kristin Webb - kwebb@valverde.edu

Life Skills' Programs: Weekly Q & A Sessions with Deborah & Michelle! Thursday's @ 2:30 p.m.

Zoom: https://valverde.zoom.us/j/98229946209?pwd=byt4SVdyS3pQMUEzZUtIUzA0N2tKdz09


Meeting ID: 982 2994 6209

Passcode: 769379


Email: Michelle Perryman - mperryman@valverde.edu

Email: Deborah Harris - deharris@valverde.edu

Autism Programs - Weekly Q & A Sessions with Philip & Michelle! Wednesdays @ 2:30 p.m.

Zoom: https://valverde.zoom.us/j/98912234317?pwd=aTB3T3ZmUFdoUlFzaXdROU9VbUpPUT09


Meeting ID: 989 1223 4317

Passcode: 981851


Email: Michelle Perryman - mperryman@valverde.edu

Email: Philip Warren - pwarren@valverde.edu

Elementary Mild/Mod SpEd Teacher Led PD Sessions

Elementary SpEd Mild/Teachers: Have a great lesson you want to model? Have a great resource you want to share? Do you have a topic you want to create a discussion around? Sign up to lead a 20-30 minute session of your choice. All meetings (attending and facilitating) are optional and appreciated as always.


For more information, reach out to Amber Driscoll!

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Amber Driscoll

Elementary Mild/Mod

Special Education TOSA

adriscoll@valverde.edu

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Jeff Mossa

Program Specialist

jmossa@valverde.edu

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Deborah Harris

Program Specialist

DEHarris@valverde.edu

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Reading Fluency Strategy Slam

Elementary ELD Power Hour

Tuesday, January 26th, 3:00-4:00 p.m.


Come vibe with your Language Acquisition Tribe!


Join us as we continue to dive deeper into the Progression of Reading Skills. We'll be sharing some incredible tips and strategies for Teaching Fluency: Phrasing, Intonation, & Automaticity. You'll also have a CHANCE TO RECEIVE EXTRA SPECIAL LITERACY RESOURCES!


Use the Zoom link

OR enter

Meeting ID 285 988 5076

Password 463645

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Read & Write (Google Extension) Training

Elementary & Secondary ELD Power Hour

Tuesday, February 2nd, 3:00-4:00 p.m.


Come vibe with your Language Acquisition Tribe!


If you're not already using the Read & Write extension with your students, please join us as we explore this amazing tool. If you have been using this tool, join us for a refresher and share ideas with others. We'll have a couple of special guests from Read & Write to lead the training, so please feel free to bring any questions you may have.


Use the Zoom link

OR enter

Meeting ID 285 988 5076

Password 463645

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Supporting Comprehension in Fiction: Understanding Plot & Setting

Elementary ELD Power Hour

Tuesday, February 9th, 3:00-4:00 p.m.


Come vibe with your Language Acquisition Tribe!



Join us as we continue to dive deeper into the Progression of Reading Skills. We'll be sharing some incredible tips and strategies for Supporting Comprehension in Fiction: Understanding Plot & Setting. You'll also have a CHANCE TO RECEIVE EXTRA SPECIAL LITERACY RESOURCES!


Use the Zoom link

OR enter

Meeting ID 285 988 5076

Password 463645

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Supporting Comprehension in Fiction: Thinking about Characters

Elementary ELD Power Hour

Thursday, February 25th, 3:00-4:00 p.m.


Come vibe with your Language Acquisition Tribe!



Join us as we continue to dive deeper into the Progression of Reading Skills. We'll be sharing some incredible tips and strategies for Supporting Comprehension in Fiction: Thinking about Characters. You'll also have a CHANCE TO RECEIVE EXTRA SPECIAL LITERACY RESOURCES!


Use the Zoom link

OR enter

Meeting ID 285 988 5076

Password 463645

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Supporting Multilingualism in Secondary

Join your Language Acquisition Team to explore strategies designed to support secondary emergent multilingual (EL) students that work for all students. We'd love to answer any questions you may have in addition to the following topics:


Reading & Writing Strategies for Emergent Multilinguals (ELs)

Rescheduled - 3-4pm Tues. 2/23/21


Join Zoom Meeting

https://valverde.zoom.us/j/81258259508?pwd=V2V4N2hxcHJhV0p6Q3Q4Y0ZTMXZPUT09



Maximizing the Read & Write Extension for Teachers & Students

3-4pm Tues. 2/2/21


Join Zoom Meeting

https://valverde.zoom.us/j/2859885076?pwd=c202WWJXR2thQTZpQmFuQjZ3d1ErZz09



Speaking & Listening Strategies for Emergent Multilinguals (ELs)

3-4pm Tues. 2/16/21


Join Zoom Meeting

https://valverde.zoom.us/j/81258259508?pwd=V2V4N2hxcHJhV0p6Q3Q4Y0ZTMXZPUT09



Click Here for more information about these

Language Acquisition Team Secondary Sessions

Email: drmartinez@valverde.edu
Website: https://www.smore.com/2yuj0

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"The Oasis" ~ A Teen Mindfulness Series From Your Language Acquisition Team

"The Oasis" is a 5 session mindfulness series designed by your Language Acquisition Team to help students cope with stress and respond with compassion for themselves and others. The series teaches students concepts and strategies that are designed to specifically address the needs of teens and pre-teens.


We would love for you to share this opportunity with your students. You can share this link with your students for more information about the series and how to join us.


Student Info. Newsletter: www.smore.com/wh40q


TEACHERS! You can join us too! Come see how we explain mindfulness to students and the activities we use to get them to reflect and reconnect with the present.


Sessions scheduled as follows...


Session 1: Recognizing Stress & How to Handle It

3-4pm Weds. 11/8/20


Session 2: Shifting Out of Autopilot

3-4pm Weds. 12/9/20


Session 3: Cultivating Compassion & Strength

3-4pm Weds. 1/20/21


Session 4: Mindfulness of Thoughts & Motion

3-4pm Weds. 2/3/21


Session 5: Applying Mindfulness to Our Relationships

3-4pm Weds. 2/17/21



Join Zoom Meeting

https://valverde.zoom.us/j/83628715068?pwd=VjdNMEplT0g1MXF0aHNNaThPOWp2UT09


Meeting ID: 836 2871 5068

Passcode: 334649

Email: drmartinez@valverde.edu
Website: www.smore.com/wh40q

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Mindful Conversations: 2021 Spring Series

Please join us as we engage in mindful and courageous conversations to encourage equity through cultural responsiveness.


Dates:

February 24th

March 3rd

March 10th

March 17th

March 24th


Time:

3:00-4:00 p.m.


To register, please click here.

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