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July 2019
Math Quest – 6th grade-Algebra II – Two-Day Training
AR Math QuEST is a two-year, state-initiated professional development opportunity for exemplary teaching and learning based on NCTM’s Mathematics Teaching Practices and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Join Sandra Leiterman, Mathematics Instructional Specialist, for this two-day training at APSRC.
Find out more »ACT Aspire – Literacy (Grades 6-8 ELA)
ADE has partnered with ACT to provide a one-day training centered around the design, scoring and reporting of ACT Aspire assessments and provide lessons that can be used in the classroom to help promote student success on these assessments. Participants will hear from experts at Pearson, ACT, and state content specialists about activities that can be incorporated into their classrooms to support success on the ACT Aspire assessments. This workshop is intended for ELA classroom teachers in grades 6-8.
Find out more »ACT Aspire – Literacy (Grades 9-12 ELA)
ADE has partnered with ACT to provide a one-day training centered around the design, scoring and reporting of ACT Aspire assessments and provide lessons that can be used in the classroom to help promote student success on these assessments. Participants will hear from experts at Pearson, ACT, and state content specialists about activities that can be incorporated into their classrooms to support success on the ACT Aspire assessments. This workshop is intended for ELA classroom teachers in grades 9-12.
Find out more »Instructional Strategies for the Secondary Teacher
Do you need ideas to keep all kids engaged in instruction? Come experience engaging activities using research-based instructional strategies and learn how to modify and differentiate for any content area. This training, led by APSRC Education Associate Director Jeana Williams, is designed for 6th-12th-grade classroom teachers.
Find out more »How Can I Incorporate Maps into My Lessons?
Where am I? How did I get here? When was the last time you used a paper map? Do you remember how hard they were to fold? Technology, GPS, GIS, cell phones, Google Maps, etc… Students are more accustomed to “dropping a pin” on the map to locate a friend or find their cars, but can they explain how it all works?
Find out more »Alternate Pathway to Graduation for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
A new pathway to graduation will be put in place for students with significant cognitive disabilities beginning the fall of 2019 for ninth-graders. This session will explore the requirements of this new pathway and provide instructional supports for teachers. This session will benefit all secondary teachers who teach students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Find out more »DLM Basics
From Blueprints to reports, teachers will navigate and learn to use DLM instructional and assessment supports. Teachers will have the opportunity to delve into the DLM website, professional development website, and Kite portal. If possible, teachers should have access to their students’ IEPs in order to plan for the upcoming school year. Please bring your computers and/or tablets with you to this session!
Find out more »Virtual and Augmented Reality for the Classroom
Virtual and augmented reality gives students the chance to experience what it would be like to be there in person. This session highlights various websites and applications that offer VR & AR experiences with easy to follow instructions. Discussions will be directed as to how to implement VR and AR experiences to different grade levels and subject areas.
Find out more »August 2019
Instructional Strategies for Secondary Classroom Teachers
In her highly engaging and interactive presentation, Polly Patrick of ICLE, will share strategies for effective differentiation and model how to structure the secondary classroom for maximum learning. This session will draw an explicit connection between differentiation and improving student engagement and providing more rigorous and relevant learning through researched-based teacher moves. Polly will challenge educators to evaluate their own experiences and strategies to examine how these relate to their day-to-day practice.
Find out more »What Are the Latest G Suite Updates Teachers Should Know About?
We all know teachers don’t have the time to keep up with all the Google announcements concerning the latest and greatest updates to their G Suite products. Teachers just want to know, “How can this help me in the classroom by saving me time and will it ultimately benefit my students?” This session will highlight updates that range from Google Classroom to Gmail. During the session, there will be discussions on classroom applications and how it pertains to the subject or grade level.
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