Professional Learning Catalog

Math 51
September
Improve Problem Solving in Operations and Algebraic Reasoning Day 1: Computation without the Algorithm
Day 2: Model Drawing for grades 3-5
1.3A, 1.3C, 1.3D, 1.5B, 2.6A, 2.4B, 3.4D, 3.4E, 4.4A, 4.4B, 4.4C 5.3D, 5.3H, 5.3I, 5.3K and all process standards
Day 1: Computation without the Algorithm
Learn strategies that give students an alternative to the standard algorithm for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Explore how these TEKS- encouraged strategies can strengthen student understanding of place value.
Day 2: Model Drawing for grades 3-5
Explore how the “strip diagrams” in the TEKS can be incorporated into instruction and student-use in a variety of contexts. Learn how to teach bar models from the concrete, to the pictorial, to the abstract level with all four operations. Examine ways that these bar models tremendously help students solve one-step and multi-step word problems across a variety of strands.
September 29 - October 6
9:00am-3:30pm
$250.00
12
Mathematics, Teachers, Special Education, Grades 3-5
HCDE
Kristen Allen
October
lead4ward: Review 360
(Repeat session of 2015 Relevant Review)
District selected focus standards
How can we build independent thinkers and problem solvers? How can we help students confidently transfer what they have learned in multiple ways? We purposefully plan with content, process, and reflection in mind. Explore ways to create purposeful plans for review (daily review, reviewing for tests, etc.) and to transition from newly introduced concepts to understanding, application, review, and transfer. Build confident kids through strategies for transferring learning in multiple ways. Learn how to vary instructional strategies and classroom activities to make meaningful connections.
3
8:30am-3:30pm
$160.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education, Grades 6-EOC
HCDE
lead4ward - Nancy Crouch


Math 52
October
Fractions, Decimals, Percents, and Operations in Grades 5-6
All process standards, grades 5-6 TEKS 1A-1F
and content standards in fractions, decimals, percents and operations
Get an in-depth look at rational number operations and connect students’ understanding of decimals and fractions to percentages. Experience a variety of manipulative-based activities that focus on conceptual understanding of fractions, decimals, percents and operations. Spend half a day identifying the development stages students go through to be successful with fractions and studying the vertical alignment between 5 and 6 TEKS.
6
9:00am-3:30pm
$150.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Grades 5-6
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan
October
Integers and Algebraic Reasoning in Grades 6-8
All process standards, grades 6-8 TEKS 1A-1F and content standards in scope and sequence: 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 7.10, 7.11, 8.8, 8.9
Learn how to build a conceptual understanding in students through use of algebra tiles to represent variables and constants. Explore how this strategy teaches students to represent and solve algebra equations, substitute in variable expressions, and expand and factor. Flip tiles, remove zero pairs, make groups, arrange like terms, and make your way toward a better understanding of algebra.
13
9:00am-3:30pm
$150.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Grades 6-8
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 53
October
Number Talks: Whole Number Computation K-5 (Includes book and DVD)
Reporting Category 1 K-5
Explore number talks as a valuable classroom routine for making sense of mathematics, developing efficient computation strategies, communicating reasoning, and proving solutions. In this one-day course, meet with other teachers, math coaches and curriculum specialists to reflect on your current practices. Learn how to target essential understandings about numbers and operations called for in state standards. Walk away knowing how to support students’ development of common strategies for addition and subtraction and how to emphasize the important mathematical ideas in those strategies. Discover models and tools that support student proficiency with whole-number operations.
19
8:30am-3:30pm
$295.00
6
Mathematics, Teacher, Math Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Specialist, Teacher Leaders, Special Education Teachers, Grades K-5
HCDE
Math Solutions
October
Workstation Make and Take for Grade 3
Focal area standards
Walk away with ten workstations that enable independent practice so students can master the primary focal areas of Grade 3, including place value, operations of whole numbers, and understanding fractional units. Other grade levels are welcome to attend and explore these centers as ideas that can be adapted or used for differentiation.
20
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Intervention Specialist, Special Education, Grade 3
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 54
October
Workstation Make and Take for Algebra I
Focal area standards
Walk away with ten workstations that enable independent practice so students can master the primary focal points of Algebra I, including linear, quadratic and exponential functions, as well as their related transformations, equations and associated solutions. Learn how to connect functions and their associated solutions in both mathematical and real-world situations. Use technology to collect and explore data and analyze statistical relationships. Explore polynomials of degree one and two, radical expressions, sequences, and laws of exponents. Generate and solve linear systems with two equations/variables and create new functions through transformations. Other grade levels are welcome to attend and explore these centers as ideas that can be adapted or used for differentiation.
20
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Intervention Specialist, Special Education, Algebra I
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan
November
Workstation Make and Take for Grade 6
Focal area standards
Create and experience ten workstations that enable independent practice so students can master the focal areas of Grade 6, including number operations; proportionality; expressions, equations and relationships; and measurement and data. Other grade levels are welcome to attend and explore these centers as ideas that can be adapted or used for differentiation.
7
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Intervention Specialist, Special Education, Grade 6
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 55
November
Workstation Make and Take for Grade 4
Focal area standards
Create and experience ten workstations that enable independent practice so students can master focal areas of Grade 4, including use of operations, fractions, and decimals and describing geometry and measurement. Other grade levels are welcome to attend and explore these centers as ideas that can be adapted or used for differentiation.
8
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Intervention Specialist, Special Education, Grade 4
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan
November
Workstation Make and Take for Grade 5
Focal area standards such as 5.4F, 5.4G, 5.4H, 5.3.B, 5.3C, 5.3D, 5.3F, 5.3I, 5.3H, 5.6B
Create and experience ten workstations that enable students to master the primary focal areas of Grade 5, including problems involving all four operations with positive rational numbers, determining formulas and solutions to expressions and extending measurement to area and volume. Other grade levels are welcome to attend and explore these centers as ideas that can be adapted or used for differentiation.
8
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Intervention Specialist, Special Education, Grade 5
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 56
December
HCDE Math Leadership Meeting
Join leaders in mathematics education in public schools, private schools and other educational settings, including area universities (directors, coordinators, supervisors and lead teachers) at this quarterly meeting facilitated by the HCDE mathematics curriculum director. Walk away with important information regarding issues at the national, state and local levels; foster communication; and network with mathematics leaders. As a leadership group member, receive new and relevant information through mail-outs, emails, etc. Call (713) 696-1306 for registration information.
1
10:00am-1:00pm
-
Math Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education Directors
-
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan
December
Interpreting Multiple Representations of Data in Grades 2 & 3
Math reporting category 2 and 5
Walk away with an in-depth understanding of how to look at data in Grades 2 & 3. Learn strategies to collect and organize data using manipulatives, to construct representations appropriate to the types of data collections, and to compare and interpret different representations of the same data. Explore how students can solve problems and make predictions based on collected data and representations.
4
9:00am-3:30pm
$150.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education, Grades 2 and 3
HCDE
Kristen Allen


Math 57
December
Interpreting Multiple Representations of Data in Grades 4 & 5
Math reporting category 2 and 5
Walk away with an in-depth understanding of how to look at data in Grades 4 & 5. Learn a variety of strategies to collect and organize data using manipulatives, to construct representations appropriate to the types of data collections, and to compare and interpret different representations of the same data. Explore how students can solve problems and make predictions based on collected data and representations.
6
9:00am-3:30pm
$150.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education, Grades 4 and 5
HCDE
Kristen Allen
January
Intro to Guided Math (Grades 3-5)
Multiple Math TEKS from grades 3-5
Explore Guided Math as a powerful teaching strategy to significantly increase math achievement in your classroom.
Learn how to differentiate math instruction to better meet the needs of all students – from the struggling to the highly capable – and how to unlock the power of small group guided math instruction. Get to know classroom-proven techniques to set up timesaving, practical math learning centers that keep students focused and reinforce the skills they need to learn. Walk away with a wealth of differentiated and practical math games, activities and ideas for each math domain.
19
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Special Education, Grades 3-5
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 58
January
Workstation Make and Take for Counting and Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Objects and Pictures for Grades 1 and 2
1.2A, 1.3C, 2.2A, 2.2B
Experience ten workstations that enable students to master number composition and decomposition through independent practice. These skills are important in the TEKS for first and second grade. Other grade levels are welcome to attend and explore these centers as ideas that can be adapted or used for differentiation.
22
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention Specialist, Special Education, Grades 1 and 2
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan
January
Workstation Make and Take for Counting and Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Objects and Pictures for Pre-K and Kindergarten
V.A.1, V.A.3, V.A.4, V.A.5, V.A.6, V.A.8, K.2A, K.2C, K.2D, K.2I
Experience ten workstations that enable independent practice for students to master the primary focal areas in the TEKS and Prekindergarten Guidelines, including counting and cardinality, addition as joining and subtraction as separating. Other grade levels are welcome to attend and explore these centers as ideas that can be adapted or used for differentiation.
22
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Early Childhood (PK-2), Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention Specialist, Teachers, Special Education, Grades PK/K
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 59
February
Workstation Make and Take for Classifying, Sorting, Identifying, and Creating Shapes and Objects in Geometry for Grades PK/K
V.C.1, V.E.1, V.C.2, V.C.4, K.6A, K.6B, K.6C, K.6D, K.6E, K.6F
Rope up your colleagues if you have a hankerin’ to address student reasoning about spatial concepts. Don’t be square... this one you can’t miss or you’d be plumb crazy. Create 10 geometry workstations that analyze two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids to develop generalizations about their properties. Explore activities that encourage students to create shapes using a variety of materials and drawings and to communicate with formal and informal geometric language interchangeably.
5
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention Specialist, Special Education, Grades PK/K
HCDE
Kristen Allen
February
Workstation Make-and-Take for Classifying, Sorting, Identifying, and Creating Shapes and Objects in Geometry for Grades 1 and 2
1.6A, 1.6B, 1.6C, 1.6D, 1.6E, 1.6F, 2.8A, 2.8B, 2.8C, 2.8D, 2.8E
Rope up your colleagues if you have a hankerin’ to address student reasoning about spatial concepts. Participate in games and activities for the grades 1 and 2. Don’t be square... this one you can’t miss or you’d be plumb crazy. Take home 10 geometry workstations for grades 1 and 2 that incorporate classification of shapes and objects. Identify, create and distinguish between two-dimensional shapes based on given attributes, including number of sides and vertices. Classify, identify and sort regular and irregular two-dimensional polygons and three-dimensional solids with 12 or fewer sides. Compose and decompose shapes and figures, like cutting out a square from a rectangle.
5
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention, Special Education, Grades 1 and 2
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 60
February
Workstation Make and Take Comparing Numbers for Pre-K and Kindergarten
V.A.8, K.2G, K.2H
Create 10 workstations that teach direct comparison of objects by measureable attributes. Explore ways to teach comparative language, representation and comparison of whole numbers, the relative position and magnitude of whole numbers, and relationships within the numeration system.
7
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Special Education, Grades 1-2
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan
February
Workstation Make and Take for Comparing Numbers for Grades 1 and 2
1.2E, 1.2F, 1.2G, 2.2D
Create 10 workstations that compare whole number using place value and number lines. Explore ways to teach the representation and comparison of whole numbers, the relative position and magnitude of whole numbers, and relationships within the numeration system related to place value.
7
9:00am-3:30pm
$175.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education, Grades 3-5
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 61
February
lead4ward: Rockin’ Review for Math (3-5)
District selected focus standards
How can we build independent thinkers and problem solvers? How can we help students confidently transfer what they have learned in multiple ways? We purposefully plan with content, process, and reflection in mind. Explore ways to create purposeful plans for review (daily review, reviewing for tests, etc.) and to transition from newly introduced concepts to understanding, application, review, and transfer. Build confident kids through strategies for transferring learning in multiple ways. Learn how to vary instructional strategies and classroom activities to make meaningful connections
12
8:30am-3:30pm
$160.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education, Grades 3-5
HCDE
lead4ward - Nancy Crouch
February
lead4ward: Rockin’ Review for Math (6-EOC)
District selected focus standards
How can we build independent thinkers and problem solvers? How can we help students confidently transfer what they have learned in multiple ways? We purposefully plan with content, process, and reflection in mind. Explore ways to create purposeful plans for review (daily review, reviewing for tests, etc.) and to transition from newly introduced concepts to understanding, application, review, and transfer. Build confident kids through strategies for transferring learning in multiple ways. Learn how to vary instructional strategies and classroom activities to make meaningful connections.
13
8:30am-3:30pm
$160.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education, Grades 6-EOC
HCDE
lead4ward - Nancy Crouch


Math 62
February
Using Manipulatives to Teach the TEKS (Grades 3-5)
All process standards, grades 3-5 TEKS 1A-1F and all content standards in scope and sequence
Learn to use Cuisenaire rods, unfix cubes and pattern blocks in multiple content strands to help your students succeed with difficult math concepts. Practice these manipulatives in whole group, small groups and work stations. Leave with 32 ready-to-use activities organized by strand for easy access in planning.
15
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Special Education, Grades 3-5
HCDE
Kristen Allen
February
Using Manipulatives to Teach the TEKS (Grades K-2)
All process standards, grades K-2 TEKS 1A-1F and all content standards in scope and sequence
Learn to use Cuisenaire rods, unfix cubes and pattern blocks in multiple content strands to help your students succeed with difficult math concepts. Practice these manipulatives in whole group, small groups and work stations. Leave with 32 ready-to-use activities organized by strand for easy access in planning.
15
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Mathematics, Early Childhood (PK-2), Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention Specialist, Teachers, Special Education, Grades K-2
HCDE
Kristen Allen


Math 63
February
Proportionality (Grades 6-8)
All process standards grades 6-8; 6.4, 6.5, 7,4, 7.7, 8.4, 8.5
Get an in-depth understanding of how to look at proportionality in Grades 6 through 8. Explore proportional relationships and reasoning with a focus on conceptual understanding. Learn intuitive strategies that can be used prior to cross-product algorithm and examine problem-solving activities that develop proportional reasoning. Also analyze the vertical alignment between the grades.
16
9:00am-3:30pm
$150.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Grades 6-8
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan
March
HCDE Math Leadership Meeting
Join leaders in mathematics education in public schools, private schools and other educational settings, including area universities (directors, coordinators, supervisors and lead teachers) at this quarterly meeting facilitated by the HCDE mathematics curriculum director. Walk away with important information regarding issues at the national, state and local levels; foster communication; and network with mathematics leaders. As a leadership group member, receive new and relevant information through mail-outs, emails, etc. Call (713) 696-1306 for registration information.
1
10:00am-1:00pm
-
Math Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education Directors
3
HCDE
Nicole Shanahan


Math 64
August
lead4ward: Number Sense (1-4)
1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2, 4.4
Examine the progression of place value, a foundational concept of mathematics, throughout the grades and how the conceptual understanding of place value extends to value comparison. Explore ways to support students’ abilities to develop their own algorithms and employ the properties of operations when adding and subtracting. Walk away with student-level activities that build conceptual and procedural fluency within the base-10 system; spiraling activities for continued reinforcement; and efficient, accurate, and generalizable methods to add and subtract two-digit whole numbers.
1
8:30am-3:30pm
$160.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education, Grades 1, 2, 3, & 4
HCDE
lead4ward - Nancy Crouch
October
lead4ward: Studying the Parts that Make Up the Whole of Fractions (2-5)
TEKS Clusters:
Fractions (Gr. 2-4)
All Operations with Fractions (Gr. 5)
Is the sum of all your parts not equaling the whole when it comes to the Fractions strand of Mathematics? Spend a day experiencing the verticality of fractions in the elementary curriculum and help your students to overcome the conceptual complexity through concrete representations. Engage in activities that vertically align to the developmental acquisition of fractional understanding. Learn how to connecting the concrete, pictorial, and abstract thinking of fractions. Examine what released STAAR items demonstrate about the expectations of fractional understanding.
2
8:30am-3:30pm
$160.00
6
Mathematics, Teachers, Administrators, Coordinators, Specialist, Special Education, Grades 2-5
HCDE
lead4ward - Nancy Crouch


Social Studies 65
September
Harris County Social Studies Leadership Team
Coordinators and directors from across Harris County and beyond meet to discuss state issues and district concerns. All directors/coordinators are welcome to attend to help this group of professionals grow.
20
9:30am-12:00pm
$0.00
Social Studies Coordinators and Directors
0
501
Kelly Tumy + Susan Everett
September
DBQ-SS
8.29; USH.29
This session includes an overview of The DBQ Project
6-Step Method where teachers go through all the steps in a lively, interactive session. Emphasizes the elements of a powerful DBQ essay and introduces teachers to writing supports they can use to promote strong, evidence-based writing. Participants also spend time analyzing student work and norming student essays using our DBQ Project rubric. **Bring DBQ Manual with you to this session.**
26
9:00am-3:30pm
$145.00
6
Middle School and High School Social Studies Teachers
100 AB
The DBQ Project


Social Studies 66
October
U.S. History: EOC and Beyond
11th Grade Content/Process TEKs
Explore activities and resources to assist with targeting the TEKS in Grade 11 U.S. History while strengthening historical thinking. Walk away with a variety of strategies to use to enhance rigor and engage students in U.S. History.
17
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
High School History teachers; Instructional Coaches; Curriculum Coordinators
503
Susan Everett
December
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Engaging the Middle School Learner
6-8 Grade Content/Process TEKS
Sparking curiosity and engagement in the middle school social studies classroom is critical in developing historical thinking skills and mastery of a large body of content. Experience resources, strategies and techniques designed to sharpen the historical thinking of all students while building important literacy skills.
1
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Middle School Social Studies Teachers; Instructional Coaches; Curriculum Coordinators
502
Ms. Susan Everett


Social Studies 67
December
Harris County Social Studies Leadership Team
Coordinators and directors from across Harris County and beyond meet to discuss state issues and district concerns. All directors/coordinators are welcome to attend to help this group of professionals grow.
6
9:30am-12:00pm
$0.00
Social Studies Coordinators and Directors
100 AB
Kelly Tumy + Susan Everett
January
DBQ-Social Studies Follow Up
8.29; USH.29
This Follow-Up Workshop provides an excellent opportunity for teachers to be trained in The DBQ Project Method, try out the curriculum in their classrooms, and return to discuss their experience. Follow-Up Day allows teachers to discuss and examine student work and to gain a great deal of knowledge on how to modify the units to meet the needs of their own students. **Bring DBQ Manual with you to this session.**
9
9:00am-3:30pm
$115.00
6
Middle School and High School Social Studies Teachers
100 AB
The DBQ Project


Social Studies 68
February
World History for Us All
6th and 10th Grade Content/ Process TEKS
Experience powerful, innovative curriculum resources and strategies in this day-long session. Walk away with tools that can be readily adapted to middle school and high school world culture/world history classrooms.
1
9:30am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Middle and High School World Culture/ History Teachers; Instructional Coaches; Curriculum Coordinators
501
Susan Everett
April
Harris County Social Studies Leadership Team
Coordinators and directors from across Harris County and beyond meet to discuss state issues and district concerns. All directors/coordinators are welcome to attend to help this group of professionals grow.
11
9:30am-12:00pm
$0.00
Social Studies Coordinators and Directors
0
501
Kelly Tumy + Susan Everett


Social Studies 69
June
Texas History Beyond the Textbook
4th and 7th Grade Content/ Process TEKS
Learn ways to make Texas History come alive using literature and primary sources. Strategies and resources include online primary and secondary sources, lesson plans, interactive websites and applications, as well as ideas for connecting to local history.
5
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
4th and 7th Grade teachers; Instructional Coaches; Curriculum Coordinators
Susan Everett
June
5 Texas History Beyond the Textbook
4th and 7th Grade Content/ Process TEKS
Learn ways to make Texas History come alive using literature and primary sources. Strategies and resources include online primary and secondary sources, lesson plans, interactive websites and applications, as well as ideas for connecting to local history.
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
4th and 7th Grade teachers; Instructional Coaches; Curriculum Coordinators
Susan Everett


Science 70
September
Science Fiction: Teaching Chemistry with Children’s Literature
K(1A, 2A-2E, 3B-C, 4A-B, 5A-C, 6A-C, 7B-C, 9B); 1(1A, 2A-2E, 3B-C, 4A-B, 5A-C, 6A-B, 7B-C, 9B, 10A); 2(1A, 2A-E, 3A-B, 4A-B, 5A-C, 6A- B, 7A-B, 9A-B, 10A)
Experience science professional development without leaving your classroom. Join this self-paced video-based workshop, available on your desktop, phone or tablet, and launch your students on a life-long path of discovery. Cover topics in chemistry, like metals, nonmetals, dissolving, properties of matter and soil chemistry, satisfying multiple science TEKS and National Science Education Standards. This course uses the children’s books Zack’s Alligator by Shirley Mozelle, Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg, Gregory the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat and Diary of a Worm by Doreen Chronin (not included with registration).
5
9:00am-3:30pm
$79.00
6 G/T
Teachers, PreK - Grade 2
Online
Felske
September
Argument Driven Inquiry for High School
All process skills TEKS
Experience the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model and how it helps students develop the knowledge they need to be proficient in science. Participate in all eight stages of an actual ADI lab investigation from start to finish, take the time to reflect on your experiences during the lab and ask clarifying questions.
12
9:00am-3:30pm
$100.00
6
Science Teachers, 9-12
HCDE Science Lab
Felske


Science 71
September
GEMS- Matter : Solids, Liquids and Gases and Liquid Explorations (1-3)
1(1A-C), (2A-2E), 3A, 4A, 5A-B; 2(1A-C), (2A-2E), 3A, 4A-B, (5A-5C); 2(1A-C), (2A- 2E), 3A, 4A, (5A-C), 3(1A-B), (2B-2F), 4A, (5A-D)
Matter: Solids, Liquids & Gases: Experience a succession of intriguing hands-on learning station activities wherein students gather, apply and reflect on physical evidence, just as scientists do, and learn what matter is. Explore how students learn about properties of solids, liquids and gases, and apply this knowledge to common objects in the world around them.
Liquid Explorations: Walk away with a physical science unit for primary grades that introduces young students to properties of liquids. Allow students to explore the ubiquity and properties of liquids with introductory language and simple concepts by using fun and fluid activities, including a classification game, watching food coloring move through different liquids and creating secret salad-dressing recipes and an “”Ocean in a Bottle.
19
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6 G/T
Teachers, grades 1-3
HCDE Science Center
Felske
September
STAAR Academy Grade 8: A Closer Look at STAAR Reporting Categories
8(5A-F); 7(5C, 6A, 6B); 6 (5C, 6A, 6B); 6 (8A, 8C, 8D, 9C); 7.7A, 8 (6A-C); 6.11.B; 7.8C; 8(7A-7C, 8A-8D, 9A-9C, 10A-10C); 7(10B, 10C, 11A, 11C, 12B, 12D, 12F, 14B, 14C); 8(11A-11D)
Work collaboratively in this two-day workshop to unpack the TEKS for STAAR reporting categories 1-4. Join as we analyze all released STAAR questions, ensure that instruction is aligned with assessment and address student misconceptions. Walk away with strategies and best practices to increase classroom rigor.
20-21
9:00am-3:30pm
(each day)
$250.00
12
Science Teachers, Grade 8
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 72
September
HSELA
Join leaders in science education (directors, coordinators, supervisors and lead teachers), informal science entities and area universities at this quarterly meeting facilitated by the HCDE science curriculum director. Walk away with important information regarding issues in science education, access to professional development and a strong network.
27
0
$0.00
Science Supervisors, Administrators
0
HCDE Conference Center Room 501
Felske
September
STAAR Academy Grade 5: A Closer Look at STAAR Reporting Categories
5(5A-D); 3.5C; 5.6(A-D), 3.6B; 3(7B, 8D), 4(7A,7C, 8A-8C); 5(7A-7D), 5(8A- 8D); 3(9A, 10C); 5(9A-9D, 10A-10C)
Work collaboratively in this two-day workshop to unpack the TEKS for STAAR reporting categories 1-4. Join as we analyze all released STAAR questions, ensure that instruction is aligned with assessment and address student misconceptions. Walk away with strategies and best practices to increase classroom rigor.
28-29
9:00am-3:30pm
(each day)
$250.00
Science Teachers, Grade 5
12


Science 73
October
STEM Workshop
Process Skill TEKS
Join this hands-on training from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for support in teaching the new science TEKS. Walk away with ready-made lesson plans to support investigations planned and conducted by students, as required by the science TEKS at every grade level.
2
9:00am-3:30pm
$30.00
6
K-5 teachers
HCDE Science Center
IEEE
October
STEM Workshop
Process Skill TEKS
Join this hands-on training from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for support in teaching the new science TEKS. Walk away with ready-made lesson plans to support investigations planned and conducted by students, as required by the science TEKS at every grade level.
3
9:00am-3:30pm
$30.00
6
6-12 Teachers
HCDE Science Center
IEEE


Science 74
October
Digging Deeper: Applying Webb’s Depth of Knowledge to the Science Classroom
All
Are you working harder than your students? Are you interested in creating rich environments where all students learn at a high level? Explore the Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and increase the rigor of student work in your classroom. Learn techniques that will enable your students to think deeply on a daily basis and you to design better tasks and assessments.
4
9:00am-12:00pm
$65.00
3
K-5 teachers
HCDE Science Center
Felske
October
STAAR Academy Biology EOC: A Closer Look at STAAR Reporting Categories
Bio 4A-4C, 5A-D, 6A-6H, 7A- G, 8A-8C, 9A-D, 10A-10C, 11A-D, 12A-F
Work collaboratively in this two-day workshop to unpack the TEKS for STAAR reporting categories 1-4. Join as we analyze all released STAAR questions, ensure that instruction is aligned with assessment and address student misconceptions. Walk away with strategies and best practices to increase classroom rigor.
5-6
9:00am-3:30pm
(each day)
$250.00
12
Science teachers, Biology
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 75
October
The Heat is ON
3(5A-C, 6A, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9C, 10A); 4 (5A-C, 6A, 6B, 6D, 7B, 8A, 8B, 10A); 5(5A-D, 6A,6D, 7B, 9A, 9C, 10A)
Learn more about thermal energy and heat transfer in this hands-on, engaging workshop for science teachers in Grades 3-5. Spiral this topic with all STAAR reporting categories by connecting thermal energy to weather, friction, density, properties of solutions, changes in state, solubility, the water cycle and the effect of thermal energy on living things. Walk away with over 20 easy-to-implement activities for your elementary science classroom.
12
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Science Teachers, Grade 3-5
HCDE Science Center
Felske
October
Argument Driven Inquiry for Middle School
All Process Skills TEKS
Experience the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model and how it helps students develop the knowledge they need to be proficient in science. Participate in all eight stages of an actual ADI lab investigation from start to finish, take the time to reflect on your experiences during the lab and ask clarifying questions.
17
9:00am-3:30pm
$100.00
6
Science Teachers, 6-8
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 76
October
Addressing Student Misconceptions in Science, K-3
All process skill science TEKS; content TEKS will vary depending on grade level of teachers
Teachers are often astonished to learn that despite their best efforts, students do not grasp fundamental ideas covered in class. Examine common student misconceptions in science due to preformed ideas about the world around them, misleading diagrams, two-dimensional models in textbooks and other instructional materials. Make your teaching more effective by adopting the strategies and resources taught in this one-day workshop to help student understanding.
19
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Science Teachers, Grades K-3
HCDE Science Center
Felske
October
GEMS- Elephants and their Young/Mother Opossum and Her Babies
K(1A-C), (2A-E), (3B-C), (4A-B),5A, 7B, (9A-B), 10A; 1(1A-C), (2A-E), 3B, (4A-B), 5A, 9A, 9C, 10A, (10C-D); 2(1A-C), (2A-E), 3B, (4A-B), 5A, 9A, 9C, 10A
Elephants and Their Young (Pre-K through Grade 1): Utilize art and role-play to teach young children all about the African elephant’s unique body structure and fascinating social behaviors. Integrate math and science concepts like measurement, weight, volume and comparisons of many kinds. Mother Opossum and Her Babies (Pre-K through Grade 1): Integrate math with life science by teaching young children about opossum adaptations. Engage drama, measurement and comparison techniques as you explore marsupial pouches, development of baby opossums and the famous trick of “playing ’possum.”
26
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6 G/T
Science Teachers Grades K-2
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 77
November
Student Area GIS Day
Varies
Join over 300 students and educators at the GIS Student’s Day event, as part of Houston GIS Day. Houston GIS Day holds a prominent position with public, private and governmental agencies in the GIS field and has received national recognition at the Annual ESRI User Conference. Bring your students to explore an area for future career studies and compete to win prizes for school essay projects and GIS Mentorship Projects. Free access to business people, educators, students and the general public. Contact Lisa Felske, [email protected] to bring your high school juniors or seniors to this event.
15
0
$0.00
0
Houston Area GIS Professionals
HCDE Science Center
Felske
November
Argument Driven Inquiry for Elementary
All process skills TEKS
Experience the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model and how it helps students develop the knowledge they need to be proficient in science. Participate in all eight stages of an actual ADI lab investigation from start to finish, take the time to reflect on your experiences during the lab and ask clarifying questions.
30
9:00am-3:30pm
$100.00
6
Science Teachers, K-5
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 78
NDeocvember
HSELA
Join leaders in science education (directors, coordinators, supervisors and lead teachers), informal science entities and area universities at this quarterly meeting facilitated by the HCDE science curriculum director. Walk away with important information regarding issues in science education, access to professional development and a strong network.
6
0
$0.00
Science Supervisors, Administrators
0
HCDE Conference Center Room 502
Felske
December
Addressing Student Misconceptions in Science, 4-8
All process skill science TEKS; content TEKS will vary depending on grade level of teachers
Teachers are often astonished to learn that despite their best efforts, students do not grasp fundamental ideas covered in class. Examine common student misconceptions in science due to preformed ideas about the world around them, misleading diagrams, two-dimensional models in textbooks and other instructional materials. Make your teaching more effective by adopting the strategies and resources taught in this one-day workshop to help student understanding.
7
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Science Teachers, Grades 4-8
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 79
December
The Heat is ON
3(5A-C, 6A, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9C, 10A); 4 (5A-C, 6A, 6B, 6D, 7B, 8A, 8B, 10A); 5(5A-D, 6A,6D, 7B, 9A, 9C, 10A)
Learn more about thermal energy and heat transfer in this hands-on, engaging workshop for science teachers in Grades 3-5. Spiral this topic with all STAAR reporting categories by connecting thermal energy to weather, friction, density, properties of solutions, changes in state, solubility, the water cycle and the effect of thermal energy on living things. Walk away with over 20 easy-to-implement activities for your elementary science classroom.
17
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Science Teachers, Grade 3-5
HCDE Science Center
Felske
January
STAAR Academy Grade 5: A Closer Look at STAAR Reporting Categories
5(5A-D); 3.5C; 5.6(A-D), 3.6B; 3(7B, 8D), 4(7A,7C, 8A-8C); 5(7A-7D), 5(8A- 8D); 3(9A, 10C); 5(9A-9D, 10A-10C)
Work collaboratively in this two-day workshop to unpack the TEKS for STAAR reporting categories 1-4. Join as we analyze all released STAAR questions, ensure that instruction is aligned with assessment and address student misconceptions. Walk away with strategies and best practices to increase classroom rigor.
18-19
9:00am-3:30pm
(each day)
$250.00
12
Science Teachers, Grades 5
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 80
January
GEMS: Animal Defenses, Tree Homes Pre K-1
K (1A-C), (2A-E), (4A-4B), (5A-B), (6A-6C), 7A, (7C-D), 8A, (9A-9C), 10A; 1 (1A-C), (2A-2E), 4B, (5A-B), 6A, 6C, 8C, (9A-C), 10A, 10C
Animal Defenses (Pre-K – Grade 1): Explore a highly visual unit about defensive adaptations in the animal world, beginning with an imaginary defenseless animal. Introduce the biological concepts of adaptations and predator/prey to youngsters. Tree Homes: Stimulate your students’ interest in the natural world with activities that introduce the biological need for warmth and shelter, focusing on trees and the animals that live in them. Utilize student role-play to teach adaptation and deepen their math learning by sorting, classifying and measuring.
23
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6 G/T
Teachers, Pre K-1
HCDE Science Center
Felske
January
Argument Driven Inquiry for High School
All Process Skills TEKS
Experience the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model and how it helps students develop the knowledge they need to be proficient in science. Participate in all eight stages of an actual ADI lab investigation from start to finish, take the time to reflect on your experiences during the lab and ask clarifying questions.
25
9:00am-3:30pm
$100.00
6
Science Teachers, Grades 9-12
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 81
January
STAAR Academy Grade 8: A Closer Look at STAAR Reporting Categories
8(5A-F); 7(5C, 6A, 6B); 6 (5C, 6A, 6B); 6 (8A, 8C, 8D, 9C); 7.7A, 8 (6A-C); 6.11.B; 7.8C; 8(7A-7C, 8A-8D, 9A- 9C, 10A-10C); 7(10B, 10C, 11A, 11C, 12B, 12D, 12F, 14B, 14C); 8(11A-11D)
Work collaboratively in this two-day workshop to unpack the TEKS for STAAR reporting categories 1-4. Join as we analyze all released STAAR questions, ensure that instruction is aligned with assessment and address student misconceptions. Walk away with strategies and best practices to increase classroom rigor.
29-30
9:00am-3:30pm
(each day)
$250.00
12
Teachers, Grade 8
HCDE Science Center
Felske
January
Map It!
K-2 science (2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6C, 6D); K-2 SS K(3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 15A, 15B, 16A, 16B); SS grade 1 (3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 17B, 17C, 18B); SS grade 2 (2A, 2B, 2C, 5A, 5B, 18B, 18C, 18D, 19B)
Learn to use children’s books to explore vivid imagery in maps and to conduct lessons that integrate mapping into all subject areas. Walk away knowing how to utilize maps into your classroom to inspire curiosity, exploration and problem solving, and integrate students’ visual learning, spatial thinking and quantitative skills into a lesson.
1
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Science and Social Studies Teachers, K-2
HCDE Science Center
Felske and Tumy


Science 82
February
STAAR Academy Biology EOC: A Closer Look at STAAR Reporting Categories
Bio 4A-4C, 5A-D, 6A-6H, 7A- G, 8A-8C, 9A-D, 10A-10C, 11A-D, 12A-F
Work collaboratively in this two-day workshop to unpack the TEKS for STAAR reporting categories 1-4. Join as we analyze all released STAAR questions, ensure that instruction is aligned with assessment and address student misconceptions. Walk away with strategies and best practices to increase classroom rigor.
8-9
9:00am-3:30pm
(each day)
$250.00
12
Science teachers, Biology
HCDE Science Center
Felske
February
Argument Driven Inquiry for Middle School
All process skills TEKS
Experience the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model and how it helps students develop the knowledge they need to be proficient in science. Participate in all eight stages of an actual ADI lab investigation from start to finish, take the time to reflect on your experiences during the lab and ask clarifying questions.
13
9:00am-3:30pm
$100.00
6
Science Teachers, 6-8
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 83
February
GEMS: Acid Rain and the Greenhouse Effect
6 (1A-1B), 2A-2E, 3A-3D, 4A-4B, 5A-5B, 5D, 7A-7B, 12E; 7 (1A-1B), 2A-2E, 3A- 3D, 4A-4B, 5B, 6B, 8A-8C, 10A-10B, 13A; 8 (1A-1B), 2A-2E, 3A-3D, 4A-4B, 5A- 5B, 5E, 7A, 10A, 11B-11D
Foster students’ scientific inquiry skills by using the acid rain guide and hands-on activities to explore acids and the pH scale. Explore how experiments allow students to investigate a crucial environmental issue from different points of view. Utilize simulation games and role-play in a “world conference” on global warming to watch students analyze sophisticated environmental issues while considering the complexity of environmental decisions.
15
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6 G/T
Science Teachers, Grades 6-8
HCDE Science Center
Felske
February
Argument Driven Inquiry for Elementary
All Process Skills TEKS
Experience the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model and how it helps students develop the knowledge they need to be proficient in science. Participate in all eight stages of an actual ADI lab investigation from start to finish, take the time to reflect on your experiences during the lab and ask clarifying questions.
19
9:00am-3:30pm
$100.00
6
Science Teachers, K-5
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 84
February
HSELA
Join leaders in science education (directors, coordinators, supervisors and lead teachers), informal science entities and area universities at this quarterly meeting facilitated by the HCDE science curriculum director. Walk away with important information regarding issues in science education, access to professional development and a strong network.
28
0
$0.00
Science Supervisors, Administrators
0
HCDE Conference Center Room 502
Felske
March
GEMS: Eggs, Eggs, Everywhere and Ladybugs
K (1A-1C), 2A, 2C-2E, 3B-3C, 4A-4B, 5A, 6C-6D, 8B, 9A-9B, 10A; 1(1A-1C), 2A, 2C-2E, 3B, 4A-4B, 5A, 6C-6D, 9A-9C, 10A, 10C, 10D; 2(1A-1C), 2A, 2D, 4A, 9A-9C, 10A, 10C
Eggs, Eggs, Everywhere: Introduce young students to the wonders of eggs of all kinds. Develop age-appropriate concepts in biology and life science with activities that combine literature, math, role-playing, drama and art to introduce sorting, classifying and graphing. Ladybugs: Teach this popular unit that uses the charm of ladybugs to present key science and math concepts relating to adaptation, ecology and interdependence. Take home live ladybugs to teach children about their body structure, symmetry, life cycle, defensive behavior and foods.
1
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6 G/T
Preschool - Grade 1
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 85
March
GEMS: Aquatic and Terrarium Habitats
K(1A-C), 2A-2E, 3B, 3C,
4A, 4B, 5A, 6C, 7B, 9A, 9A, 10B-10D; 1 (1A-1C), 2A-2E, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6C-6D, 7B, 9A-9C, 10A-10D; 2 (1A-1C), 2A-2E, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 7B- 7C, 8C, 9A-9C, 10A-10C; 3 (1A-1B), 2A-2F, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5D, 9A-9C, 10A, 10C; 4( 1A-1B), 2A-2F, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 7C, 8B, 9A-9B, 10A, 10C; 5 (1A-1B), 2A-2G, 3A, 4A-4B, 5A, 5C, 9A, 9B, 9D, 10A
Bring the natural world into your classroom with living “desktop ponds” or terrariums in the classroom. Allow students to observe the ponds, investigate soil, populate terrariums and record changes over time. Use these activities to convey key environmental concepts, illustrate the interactive nature of living ecosystems and deepen children’s understanding of and connection to all living things.
22
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6 G/T
K-5 Teachers
HCDE Science Center
Felske
April
Map It!
K-2 science (2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6C, 6D); K-2 SS K(3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 15A, 15B, 16A, 16B); SS grade 1 (3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 17B, 17C, 18B); SS grade 2 (2A, 2B, 2C, 5A, 5B, 18B, 18C, 18D, 19B)
Learn to use children’s books to explore vivid imagery in maps and to conduct lessons that integrate mapping into all subject areas. Walk away knowing how to utilize maps into your classroom to inspire curiosity, exploration and problem solving, and integrate students’ visual learning, spatial thinking and quantitative skills into a lesson.
17
9:00am-3:30pm
$125.00
6
Science and Social Studies Teachers, K-2
HCDE Science Center
Felske and Tumy


Science 86
May
STEM Workshop
Process Skill TEKS
Join this hands-on training from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for support in teaching the new science TEKS. Walk away with ready-made lesson plans to support investigations planned and conducted by students, as required by the science TEKS at every grade level.
14
9:00am-3:30pm
$30.00
6
K-5 teachers
HCDE Science Center
IEEE
May
STEM Workshop
Process Skill TEKS
Join this hands-on training from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for support in teaching the new science TEKS. Walk away with ready-made lesson plans to support investigations planned and conducted by students, as required by the science TEKS at every grade level.
15
9:00am-3:30pm
$30.00
6
6-12 Teachers
HCDE Science Center
IEEE


Science 87
May
HSELA
Join leaders in science education (directors, coordinators, supervisors and lead teachers), informal science entities and area universities at this quarterly meeting facilitated by the HCDE science curriculum director. Walk away with important information regarding issues in science education, access to professional development and a strong network.
16
0
$0.00
Science Supervisors, Administrators
0
HCDE
Felske
June
Digging Deeper: Applying Webb’s Depth of Knowledge to the Science Classroom
All
Are you working harder than your students? Are you interested in creating rich environments where all students learn at a high level? Explore the Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and increase the rigor of student work in your classroom. Learn techniques that will enable your students to think deeply on a daily basis and you to design better tasks and assessments.
4
9:00am-12:00pm
$65.00
3
Science teachers, All levels
HCDE Science Center
Felske


Science 88
July
Science Teachers and Industry...Learning about Chemicals and the Environment
Various TEKS at all secondary grade levels
Explore the chemical industry’s concerns for and impact upon the health and safety of its workers, neighboring communities and the environment. Hear a full scope of environmental viewpoints from academic, governmental and industry experts. Participate in a broad spectrum of instructional exercises, become part of a panel discussion and tour various chemical plants and industrial waste disposal sites on facility field trips. Complete all four days of the workshop and receive a $300 stipend, sponsored by the Texas Chemical Council.
16-19
9:00am-3:30pm
$30.00
6 G/T
Science Teachers, 6-12
HCDE Conference Center - Room 502 AND various field trip locations
Felske -TCC
June


Special Populations 89
September
Data-Driven PLAAFPs lead to Standard Based IEPs
Effective teachers design IEPs that promote learning of the overall academic content. But where do you begin? Explore the data-driven present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFPs) as the building blocks to developing appropriate IEPs for each student.
7
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.00
Special Education Teachers
6
501
Natalie Hudson
September
Rap and Read (For Elementary and Middle Schools)
2A, 2B, 2C, 2D,3A, 5,6A,6B, 6C, 8, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D
Equip your students with proven strategies to comprehend reading selections and to correctly respond on standardized reading exams. Discover the system of Four P’s to Pass to make students accountable for pre-reading passages, perusing paragraphs, picking answers, and proving responses, followed by mnemonics, music and movement to dramatically improve retention. Learn how these strategies develop ability to understand word meaning, find the main idea, identify cause and effect, make inferences, draw conclusions and recognize context clues. Bolster the confidence of your students by ensuring that they feel prepared to master these reading objectives.
22
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.0
6
BESL 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Teachers
100 A-C
Shenedria Wagner


Special Populations 90
September
Making Sense out of Nonsense: How to Manage Your Classroom Management Plan
Learn how administrators and counselors can partner together to understand the root cause of discipline issues and implement a discipline management system that would benefit the student and foster positive interactions with adults.
22
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.00
Counselors & Administrators
6
501
Kimberly Carroll
September
How Poverty Affects Behavior and Academics and Why Relationships are Important
It is not the intent of children reaised in poverty to behave different than their peers, but they are faced daily with overwhelming challenges that affluent children never have to confront. Explore how these children’s brains have adapted to suboptimal conditions in ways that undermine school performance. Examine the 4 significant risk factors that affect children in poverty: emotional and social challenges; acute and chronic stressors; cognitive lags; and health and safety issues.
28
8:30am-3:30pm
$65.0
All Faculty, Staff and Administrators
6
100 A-C
Darlene Breaux


Special Populations 91
October
Autism Conference
Discover exciting and relevant information at the Autism Conference to assist children with autism spectrum disorders. On day one, learn about Social Stories, an evidence-based practice used worldwide for people with autism, and receive a certificate at the end of the all-day session. On day two, experience breakout sessions on legislative updates, technology applications, transition services and more.
4-5
8:30am-3:30pm
$150.0
Special Education teachers, Sped. Directors / Coordinators, Parents, and any community organization members supporting students with Autism
12
501-504 + 100 A-C
Darlene Breaux
October
Strategies For An Effective Co-Teaching Program
Discover different types of Co-Teaching models, benefits and barriers to Co- Teaching, and tips for implementing the models successfully into a General Education classroom.
5
8:30am-3:30pm
$85.00
Special Educators, General Educators
6
501
Darlene Breaux + Natalie Hudson


Special Populations 92
October
Math to the Third Power (For Elementary Schools ONLY)
1A, 1B, 1C,1D, 1G, 2A,2B,3A,3B, 3F, 3G.4A,
Empower your students to apply computation and problem solving strategies in daily situations and on standardized exams. Learn the Six C’s of Problem Solving (carefully read, circle, cross out, choose, compute, check) to solve a variety of math problems, some catchy, confidence-building chants to simplify the overwhelming process of mastering a range of mathematical concepts and easy-to-memorize dance steps and body movements to internalize basic facts and strategies. Examine how to model these strategies as the final key to unlock the door of confusion that often lowers student achievement.
5
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.0
6
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Teachers
502
Shenedria Wagner
October
Writing: The Inking of Your Thinking
15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15E, 18A, 18C, 21B, 21C, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D
Discover the three-step strategies required to create well-organized and precisely written works. We will review organization, elaboration, & editing. The Five P’s of Powerful Papers (e.g. prompt, ponder, points, paragraphs, perfection) provide the framework for each workshop. In the organization portion, learn the strategies and vocabulary students should know to respond to various types of prompts. In the elaboration portion, see twenty-one strategies modeled that students can choose from before using them in context with proper punctuation. Finally in the editing portion, discuss ways to rectify common writing pitfalls, including vagueness, wordiness and poor sentence structure.
9
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.00
6
Bilingual & ESL Teachers
500
Shenedria Wagner


Special Populations 93
October
Paper vs People
Walk away with tips on how to balance the demands of schedule changes, graduation requirements and testing, as well as meeting the emotional needs of their students and complete all other required tasks.
17
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.00
Counselors
6
501
Kimberly Carroll
October
B.A.N.K. Fundamentals
Receive a personalized B.A.N.K.TM Training to enhance your communication skills, enhance customer retention and increase revenue. Explore the cutting- edge BANK Methodology Personality Profiling SystemTM that describes 4 personality types and 12 values associated with each. Learn communication and sales tips for each personality to leverage the methodology and get the best out of every relationship. Receive an individual summary about how to improve your communication skills to get more ‘Yes’s and fewer ‘No’s, and build your confidence with your newfound ability to create deeper interactions with your clients and stakeholders. Delivered in a three hour session during one business morning or afternoon.
18
9:00am-12:30pm
$50.00
School administrators and teachers
for team building and improving communication and culture Other: Secondary School administrators and secondary school teachers for team building and improving communication and culture (especially those that work in Career education, internships and practicums)+E7:E8
3.5
100 A-C
Kim Nugent


Special Populations 94
October
B.A.N.K. Speed Coding
Receive personalized B.A.N.K.TM Training understand the cutting-edge B.A.N.K.TM Methodology and learn how to identify the buying and communication behaviors of your prospects and clients. Take your baseline knowledge of the BANK Methodology Personality Profiling SystemTM to the next level and learn how to identify the likes, dislikes, strengths, challenges, and general behaviors of the four B.A.N.K. Personality TypesTM. Discover the technique of SPEED CODINGTM by using visual recognition clues, auditory triggers and brief strategic conversations in order to identify your prospect’s buying behavior quickly and accurately. Build your confidence with your newfound ability to create deeper interactions with your clients and stakeholders. Delivered in tandem during a four-hour / half business day.
18
1:00am-4:30pm
$50.00
School administrators and
teachers for team building and improving communication and culture Other: Secondary School administrators
and secondary school teachers for team building and improving communication and culture (especially those that work in Career education, internships and practicums)
3.5
100 A-C
Kim Nugent
October
B.A.N.K. Scripting
Learn how to captivate any given audience by mastering the B.A.N.K. Power Scripting FormulaTM. Write custom sales scripts for your own products and services, then present and exchange feedback with your executive team as you prepare for delivery. Use these scripts for speaking engagements, project and sales pitches to groups of stakeholders and investors, developing marketing campaigns and designing your own products.
19
9:00am-4:00pm
$100.00
School administrators and
teachers for team building and improving communication and culture Other: Secondary School administrators
and secondary school teachers for team building and improving communication and culture (especially those that work in Career education, internships and practicums)
6
100 A-B
Kim Nugent


Special Populations 95
October
Capturing Kid’s Hearts
If you have a child’s heart, you have their mind.” – Flip Flippen.
Explore ways to reach the heart of a child in order to impact their life and learning in this 2-day participatory experience. Learn how to develop a self-managing, high-performing classroom using team-building skills and a social contract; how to manage conflict, negative behavior and disrespect issues; and how the EXCEL ModelTM of teaching can create a safe, effective environment for learning. Build meaningful, productive relationships with every student and colleague. The widespread impact of Capturing Kids’ Hearts reads like a wishlist for administrators. Fewer tardies. Higher attendance. Dramatically lower discipline referrals. Fewer dropouts. Increased graduation rates. Higher teacher satisfaction. Soaring student performance. Struggling schools turn around and high-performing schools get even better! Register here for Capturing Kids’ Hearts.
19-20
8:00am-5:00pm
$525.00
All Faculty, Staff and Administrators
16
501
Darlene Breaux
October
Groovin’ Grammar
20A, 20B, 20C
Spice up traditional grammar instruction with Groovin’ Grammar. Identify the most common pitfalls in English usage and learn chants that facilitate memorization of the parts of speech to avoid errors in written and spoken communication like subject-verb disagreement, double negatives, apostrophe omission, pronoun disagreement, adjective and adverb misuse, prepositional mistakes, and incorrect verb use. Empower both ESL and non-ESL students who have difficulty expressing their thoughts in standard English by providing them with tools to broaden their vocabulary, speak confidently, and create meaningful sentences.
25
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.00
Bilingual and ESL Teachers
6
501
Shenedria Wagner


Special Populations 96
November
Dyslexia, 504 and RTI How They All Fit Together
With school accountabilty at stake, student success is our main priority. Join this hands-on session as we walk through the process of screening data, executing targeted instruction, monitoring implementation and determining the next step.
15
8:30am-3:30pm
$65.00
Special Education, Counselors, Title I, 504 Coordinators, Classroom teachers k - 12
6
100 A-C
Darlene Breaux
November
They Just Don’t Understand
As a counselor, do you feel administrators don’t what you do? As an administrator, do you wish counselors would “”get it?”” Listen to fun, honest, helpful tips from a former counselor and principal on how counselor and principals can partner together and gain a greater appreciation for each other!
30
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.00
Counselors & Administrators
6
100 A-C
Kimberly Carroll


Special Populations 97
December
Understanding the Misunderstood: Dyslexia in the General Education Classroom
The dyslexic child’s brain can be a complex and misunderstood place. Discover hidden areas that dyslexia affects and how it manifests in the classroom. Learn simple strategies that do not reduce the rigor in the classroom but simply allow greater accesss for all students, such as adjusting lighting, color-coding and using guestures & mnemonics.
6
8:30am-3:30pm
$65.00
General Education Teachers, Interventionists, Para-professionals
6
100 A-C
Darlene Breaux
January
Dyslexia Summit
One in five American students are dyslexic. Consider how many sit in the back of a general education classroom without their needs being addressed. Back by popular demand, HCDE is hosting The Dyslexia Summit. Dive deeper into strategies, accommodations and evidence-based instructional practices that the GENERAL EDUCATION teacher can use with ALL students! Speical Education teachers and Interventionists are welcome too.
23
8:00am-3:30pm
$100.00
All Faculty, Staff and Administrators
6
500’s + 100 A-C
Darlene Breaux


Special Populations 98
February
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: A Viable Approach to Close the Opportunity Gap
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is an integrated, multi-tiered system of instruction, assessment, and intervention designed to meet the achievement and behavioral needs of all learners. It is a framework designed to ensure high-quality instruction. In this session, the presenter will demonstrate how to utilize MTSS for school-wide and classroom effectiveness.
1
8:00am-11:30pm
$65.00
All Faculty, Staff and Administrators
6
100 A-C
Darlene Breaux
February
Capturing Kid’s Hearts
If you have a child’s heart, you have their mind.” – Flip Flippen.
Explore ways to reach the heart of a child in order to impact their life and learning in this 2-day participatory experience. Learn how to develop a self-managing, high-performing classroom using team-building skills and a social contract; how to manage conflict, negative behavior and disrespect issues; and how the EXCEL ModelTM of teaching can create a safe, effective environment for learning. Build meaningful, productive relationships with every student and colleague. The widespread impact of Capturing Kids’ Hearts reads like a wishlist for administrators. Fewer tardies. Higher attendance. Dramatically lower discipline referrals. Fewer dropouts. Increased graduation rates. Higher teacher satisfaction. Soaring student performance. Struggling schools turn around and high-performing schools get even better! Register here for Capturing Kids’ Hearts.
15-16
8:00am-5:00pm
$525.00
All Faculty, Staff and Administrators
16
501
Darlene Breaux


Special Populations 99
February
Planning for Equity in the General Education Class
20A, 20B, 20C
Go one step beyond reducing answer choices by crafting truly individualized methods of input and output. Add new ways to differentiate, accommodate and modify assignments and assessments to your toolkit.
20
8:30am-3:30pm
$100.00
6
Special Education, and General Education Teachers
100 A-C
Natalie Hudson
June
Capturing Kid’s Hearts
If you have a child’s heart, you have their mind.” – Flip Flippen.
Explore ways to reach the heart of a child in order to impact their life and learning in this 2-day participatory experience. Learn how to develop a self-managing, high-performing classroom using team-building skills and a social contract; how to manage conflict, negative behavior and disrespect issues; and how the EXCEL ModelTM of teaching can create a safe, effective environment for learning. Build meaningful, productive relationships with every student and colleague. The widespread impact of Capturing Kids’ Hearts reads like a wishlist for administrators. Fewer tardies. Higher attendance. Dramatically lower discipline referrals. Fewer dropouts. Increased graduation rates. Higher teacher satisfaction. Soaring student performance. Struggling schools turn around and high-performing schools get even better! Register here for Capturing Kids’ Hearts.
12-13
8:00am-5:00pm
$525.00
All Faculty, Staff and Administrators
16
501
Darlene Breaux