DBQ Professional Learning Offerings

It's that time of year again! As you plan for your district's summer and fall professional development, remember the following DBQ Project offerings.

Description: The introductory workshop is designed to get teachers new to the DBQ pedagogy excited about the process. It is also reinvigorating for those teachers already steeped in DBQ experience. The day includes an overview of The DBQ Project 6-Step Method where teachers go through all the steps in a lively, interactive session. Special emphasis will be placed on differentiating the process to meet the needs of all learners and utilizing the gradual-release model for document analysis. The goal of the workshop is for all participants to leave enthusiastically ready to implement a DBQ in their classrooms.

Description: This session is open to participants who have attended an introductory DBQ session, have implemented a DBQ in their classroom and are ready to discuss their experiences. Participants will spend time analyzing student work and norming student essays using our DBQ Project rubric, extending the discussion on writing the analytical essay with special emphasis on the evidence and support needed for a powerful body paragraph. Participants leave with more strategies on developing stronger

evidence-based writing and gain a great deal of knowledge on how to modify the units to meet the needs of their own students.

Description: Are you a veteran DBQer and you just need to know how to use the DBQ Online Platform? This session is for you! Learn how to set up your classes and get your students enrolled in your class.

Learn to customize assignments by shortening them or providing different scaffolds for different learners. Find out how to view student work, provide comments and feedback, and how to monitor your own progress in doing so. You will also become familiar with the annotation tools and receive a free test account so you can start practicing on your own.

Description: Are you new to DBQ but you don’t have time to attend a live workshop? This self-paced course aims to familiarize teachers with The DBQ Project Method and how to make the process engaging and powerful for students. Work through the steps in the 6-Step Method at your own pace, pausing to reflect and practice along the way. Activities are built into the course and you will be given time and guidance for creating an implementation plan of your own. Learn how to create a class, enroll students, create an assignment, differentiate for various learners, and use the feedback and management tools in DBQ Online.

• In Person Professional Development $3000 per full day (includes workshop fee, travel, and handouts and materials for the workshop)

• Virtual Professional Development Via Zoom $1500 per day for full day (6 Hour) Virtual Workshops. The six hours can be split into two or three days to avoid Zoom fatigue. $750 for half-days (3 hours), which can also be split across multiple days.

• Getting Started Webinars” are 1 hour and free of charge.

• Self-Paced Introductory Courses are free to DBQ Online districts and take about 6 hours to complete. These can be scheduled during a window of time that is convenient for your district.