DBQ U: Summer 2022

We all agree that students must be challenged with rigorous work that develops the academic and life skills needed to be successful students and citizens. But how do we get there? The DBQ Project has developed courses designed to give teachers the needed processes, strategies and support to achieve this goal. Through DBQ U a teacher can begin with the basics and move through more advanced instructional development until they are both models and leaders in their systems.

The Basics

• All courses are virtual and offered to accommodate both East and West Coast time zones.
• Available to teachers grades 3-12
• Cost: FREE to DBQ Online subscribing districts
• Certificates will be emailed upon completion
• Limited number of seats per district

• Courses will be offered during the weeks:

June 14th - June 17th

July 19th - July 22nd

• Please read course descriptors and prerequisites below.

Description

This introductory workshop is designed for teachers new to the DBQ pedagogy. The course includes an overview of The DBQ Project 6-Step Method and the major features of DBQ Online. Teachers experience 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.

Prerequisites for Attending DBQ 1.0

• Access to DBQ Online

• June 14th and 15th: 9-12 EST (CLOSED)
  
• June 14th and 15th: 1-4 EST
• June 16th and 17th: 9-12 EST
  
• June 16th and 17th: 1-4 EST
• July 19th and 20th: 9-12 EST (CLOSED)
  
• July 19th and 20th: 1-4 EST
• July 21st and 22nd: 9-12 EST
  
• July 21st and 22nd: 1-4 EST

Description: This session is open to participants who have attended an introductory DBQ session and have implemented DBQs in their classroom. Participants will leave with advanced strategies on developing stronger evidence-based writing and gain knowledge on how to modify the units to meet the needs of their own students.

Prerequisites for Attending DBQ 2.0

• Completion of Day 1 Introductory Workshop or a self-paced DBQ 101 Course

• Experience teaching with DBQ Online
  

• June 14th and 15th: 1-4 EST
• June 16th and 17th: 10-1 EST
• July 19th and 20th: 10-1 EST
• July 21st and 22nd: 1-4 EST

Description: This course is for lead teachers, instructional coaches, as well as enthusiastic educators looking to become a Certified DBQ Lead at their site. As a DBQ Lead, you will be able to support teachers in using The DBQ Project resources. Participants leave the course able to:

• Facilitate discussions about the rationale and best practices using The DBQ 6-Step Method and DBQ Online.

• Demonstrate and model advanced features of DBQ Online including writing scaffolds, managing student work, and providing feedback.

• Identify instructional and learning gaps in order to provide feedback and intervention strategies.

• Build capacity and maintain a culture of inquiry within a classroom and across grade levels.

• Limit 5 participants per district. If you would like us to consider accommodating a larger group, please contact info@dbqproject.com or your DBQ regional rep.

Prerequisites for Attending DBQ Lead Bootcamp

• Day 1 Introductory Workshop or completion of a self-paced DBQ 101 Course

• Experience teaching with DBQ Online

• Short application demonstrating experience teaching DBQs and using DBQ Online.

• You must be an expert DBQ and DBQ Online user to qualify for this advanced course.

This course will be offered in the following EST time slots (please adjust for your time zone):

• June 14th through 17th: 9-12 EST
  
• June 14th through 17th: 12-3 EST
  
• July 19th through 22nd: 9-12 EST
  
• July 19th through 22nd: 12-3 EST

The DBQ Project has been a true partner in analyzing needs and envisioning the professional development session. Experiencing the virtual PD has helped our teachers use the DBQ Online technology more effectively. The sessions they developed have helped our teachers learn new technology tools which will increase student engagement whether we are in the classroom or learning from home.

Catherine Tuczek

K-8 Social Studies Training & Support Coordinator

Detroit Public Schools Community District, MI

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The virtual PD allowed teachers to use the DBQ Online platform through the lens of both a student and teacher. This was valuable!! Teachers felt more comfortable knowing they have a distance learning platform to use no matter what could happen with online learning in the future. They experienced first hand how to teach and learn virtually. They felt supported.

Amanda Solivan

Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator K-12

Tulsa Public Schools, OK

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Virtual trainings are becoming the norm in our world today and some are better than others. The DBQ project virtual training is one of those that is better. It was very interactive and we had time to get into break-out rooms to collaborate with our teachers on the different parts of the instructional framework to enhance the learning during this training. We feel ready to begin digging into DBQs as a result.

Jodi Becker

Director of Secondary Education

Berlin Area School District, WI

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We are truly fortunate to have had the opportunity to receive online training from the DBQ Project. The 2 1/2 hour session taught us a wide range of instructional strategies that could be used to improve student learning outcomes, and masterfully answered questions from our veteran teaching team. We found the discussion of a range of literacy strategies to be particularly valuable. I would highly recommend online training from the DBQ Project to anyone.

Stephen Dunn

Social Studies Instructional Director

Lake Forest High School, IL

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