ministry of education, youth, sports and culture teacher

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#52 Albert Street, Lower Flat P.O. Box 33, Belize City, Belize C.A.

Telephone: (501) 207-0025; Facsimile: (501) 227-0031 Email: [email protected]; Website: http//www.moe.gov.bz

Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture Teacher Education and Development Services

Promoting access, accountability, quality assurance, and research in teacher education!

Continuing Professional Development Workshops Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary/Technical & Vocational Teachers and School Leaders MONDAY, AUGUST 7 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017 [TENTATIVE SCHEDULE]

(All teachers and school leaders are expected to register at the District Education Center for District Level workshops or with the relevant Service Area for workshops at the National Level by June 30, 2017.)

Early Childhood Level (Pre-school Teachers and Infant I/II & Standard I Primary Teachers)

Workshop Organizer/Participants Expected Outcomes Venue Date Time

1. (District Level) Pre-school – Using and Assessing Structured Play

ORGANIZED by: QADS/ECEDC FACILITATED by: ECE Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: Pre-school Teachers in each district (by registration only).

Pre-school teachers will plan and implement instruction centered on structured play that is assessed.

Corozal District: Corozal Community College

Orange Walk District: Louisiana Gov’t School

Belize District: EP Yorke High School

Stann Creek District: Ecumenical High School

Week 1 Mon. – Fri.

(Aug. 7th – 11th) CZL, OW, BZE

& SC

9:00 – 3:30

Cayo – San Ignacio Sacred Heart College

Toledo District: Toledo Community College


(Aug. 14th – 18th) CYO & TOL

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2. (District Level) Planning for Oral Language in Language Arts Lesson

ORGANIZED by: QADS FACILITATED by: Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: Infant I Teachers in each district (by registration only).

Infant I teachers will plan for and implement an oral language segment of 20-30 minutes as part of their daily Language Arts lesson.






(Aug. 7th – 11th) CZL, OW, SC

& TOL

9:00 – 3:30




(Aug. 14th – 18th) BZE & CYO

3. (District Level) Language Arts: Reading: Teaching Young Students to Learn to Read

ORGANIZED by: QADS FACILITATED by: Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: Infant II Teachers in each district (by registration only).

Infant II teachers will be able to use My B-Z Phonics Bk. 3 as an effective tool in teaching students to read.







& TOL

9:00 – 3:30





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4. (District Level – CZL & OW) Literacy Assessment and Intervention

ORGANIZED by: QADS FACILITATED by: Peace Corps and Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: *(Non-MSVU) Std. I Teachers from Corozal and Orange Walk Districts (by registration only).

Standard I teachers will implement the draft National Literacy Test to identify students struggling to learn to read and select and implement effective reading strategies.

Corozal District: Corozal Community College Orange Walk District: Louisiana Gov’t School

Week 1

Mon. – Fri. (Aug. 7th – 11th)

CZL & OW

9:00 – 3:30

5. (District Level – SC & TOL) National Literacy Test Training

ORGANIZED by: QADS FACILITATED by: Peace Corps and Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: *(Non-MSVU) Std. I Teachers from Stann Creek and Toledo Districts (by registration only).

Standard I teachers will implement the draft National Literacy Test to identify students struggling to learn to read.

Stann Creek District: Ecumenical High School Toledo District: Toledo Community College


(Aug. 14th – 18th) SC & TOL

9:00 – 3:30

6. (District Level – OW) Math Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers

ORGANIZED by: OW DEC ECE Officer FACILITATED by: OW DEC facilitators PARTICIPANTS: Pre-school & Infant I Teachers in Orange Walk District (Max. 25) (by registration only).

Teachers will use relevant Math strategies to enhance Math readiness for students at the Early Childhood Level.


Week 2 Mon. – Wed.

(Aug. 14th – 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

7. (District Level – OW) Language Arts: Strategies for Teaching Phonics

ORGANIZED by: OW DEC ECE Officer FACILITATED by: OW DEC facilitators PARTICIPANTS: Infant I, II & Std. I Teachers in Orange Walk District (Max. 50) (by registration only).

Teachers will incorporate effective strategies in the teaching of Language Arts with a focus on phonics.


Week 2 Mon. – Thurs.

(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

8. (District Level – SC) Mental Health Awareness

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Pre-school Teachers in the Stann Creek District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire preventative approaches and treatment needed for improved mental health of students.


Week 2 Mon. – Tues.

(Aug. 14th – 15th)

9:00 – 3:30

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9. (District Level – SC) Effective Communication for the Professional Teacher

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Pre-school Teachers in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire interpersonal skills that will assist in building positive relationships with colleagues, students and other stakeholders in the educational community.


Week 2 Tues. – Wed.

(Aug. 15th – 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

10. (District Level – SC) Designing a conducive Pre-primary Classroom

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Pre-school Teachers in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

Teachers will create a physical space that recognizes the developmental needs of three and four year olds that provide a context in which optimal learning occurs.



(Aug. 15th – 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

11. (District Level – TOL) Instructional Planning for Preschool Teachers

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: TOL DEC PARTICIPANTS: Preschool Teachers in Toledo District (by registration only).

Teachers will strengthen their language and communication competence which will be embedded in their instructional plans

Toledo District: St. Joseph Anglican Preschool


(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

12. (District Level – TOL) Numeracy: Instructional Content Knowledge

ORGANIZED by: TOL DEC FACILITATED by: Appalachian State University PARTICIPANTS: Infant 1- Standard 1 Teachers in Toledo District (by registration only).

Teachers will use math strategies to improve instructional delivery of Numbers and Number Operations to effectively meet the desired learning outcomes.


Week 1 Mon. – Wed. (Aug. 7th – 9th)

9:00 – 3:30

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Primary School Level (Primary Teachers, including Special Education Teachers, Principals and Vice-Principals)

Workshop

Organizer/Participants Expected Outcomes Venue Date Time

1. (District Level) School Self-Assessment and Improvement Planning

ORGANIZED by: QADS FACILITATED by: QADS & DEC Officers PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Teachers and School Leaders from selected schools in each district (by registration only).

Teachers and School Leaders will create a School Improvement Plan for their schools (by end of 2017-18 after completing the full training cycle).





9:00 – 3:30







& TOL

2. (District Level) New Approaches to Teaching Physical Education

ORGANIZED by: QADS FACILITATED by: Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: ONE Middle Division Teacher from selected schools in each district (by registration only).

Teachers will implement effective PE instruction that is aligned with the new national curriculum learning outcomes.







& TOL

9:00 – 3:30





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3. (District Level) New Approaches to Teaching HFLE

ORGANIZED by: QADS FACILITATED by: Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: ONE Upper Division Teacher from selected schools in each district (by registration only).

Teachers will implement effective HFLE instruction that is aligned with the new national curriculum learning outcomes.







& TOL

9:00 – 3:30

Belize District: Pallotti High School




4. (National Level – By invitation only)

Effective Expressive Arts Instruction

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: QADS PARTICIPANTS: Pre-selected Primary School Teachers from each district (by registration only).

Teachers will implement effective Expressive Arts instruction that is aligned with the new national curriculum learning outcomes.

Belize District: The Bliss Center for the Performing Arts


(Aug. 7th – 11th)

9:00 – 3:30

5. (National Level) TOT: Universal Designs for the Inclusive Classroom

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: NaRCIE PARTICIPANTS: Itinerant Resource Officers (IROs) and pre-selected Special Education Classroom Teachers from each district (by invitation only)

Teachers will share and model Universal Designs and strategies to improve the quality of service in the regular classroom.

Belize District: NaRCIE Conference Room

Week 1 Mon. – Thurs. (Aug. 7th – 10th)

9:00 – 3:30

6. (District Level) Universal Designs for the Inclusive Classroom

ORGANIZED by: NaRCIE FACILITATED by: IROs and Special Education Classroom Teachers PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Teachers in each district (by registration only).

Teachers will use Universal Designs and strategies to improve the quality of service to students in the regular classroom.




(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

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Workshop


Belize - San Pedro Town San Pedro High School

Cayo – Belmopan Belmopan Comprehensive School




7. (District Level - BZE) Balanced Literacy Framework: Using the Cooperative Learning Approach

ORGANIZED by: NaRCIE FACILITATED by: Mrs. Abigail Wade & team PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Teachers from 5 pre-selected schools in Belize District (by registration only).

Teachers will develop effective lessons by using activities that will engage students in learning; will sharpen their skills and use the tools they already have in their tool box.

Belize District: Gateway Youth Development Center


(Aug. 14th – 18th)

9:00 – 3:30

8. (District Level – TOL & SC) Strategies for Promoting Good Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle in Sustainable Schools

ORGANIZED by: ESS- School Health & Nutrition Unit FACILITATED by: School Health & Nutrition Unit and Ministry of Health PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Teachers from pre-selected schools in Toledo and Stann Creek Districts (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire the knowledge to implement student-based activities geared towards promoting good nutrition and healthy lifestyles.


Week 1 Tues. – Thurs. (Aug. 8th – 10th)

TOL

9:00 – 3:30


Week 2 Tues. – Thurs.

(Aug. 15th – 17th) SC

9. (District Level – by Invitation only)

EQIP/MSVU (Cycle 2): Math, Science and Language Arts Program

ORGANIZED by: TEDS FACILITATED by: MSVU PARTICIPANTS: DEC Curriculum Officers in Math/Science/Language Arts, and

Teachers will acquire the knowledge to properly implement student centered strategies using the materials provided.



Week 1 Mon. – Thurs. (Aug. 7th – 10th) BZE & CYO

8:30 – 3:30

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Principals and Teachers from Pre-selected Primary schools in each district (by registration only).

Teachers will be prepared to benefit from instructional coaching during the school year.







& TOL

10. (District Level – CZL) Teaching Strategies for Using the Revised Math, Science and Social Studies Curricula

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CZL DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers in Corozal District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire skills in mapping the Math, Science and Social Studies Learning Outcomes for planning in alignment to the National Curriculum.



Math & Science

9:00 – 3:30

Wk. 1 & 2 Mon. – Thurs. (Aug. 7th – 17th) Social Studies

only 11. (District Level – CZL)

Language Arts: Creative Writing Strategies

ORGANIZED by: CZL DEC FACILITATED by: BAJC PARTICIPANTS: Std. III & Std. VI Teachers in Corozal District (by registration only).

Teachers will apply varied strategies in the teaching of Language Arts to motivate students to write and to use the writing process.



9:00 – 3:30

12. (District Level – CZL) Language Arts: Mapping Learning Outcomes Using the Language Tree Text

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CZL DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers and Principals from selected schools in Corozal District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire skills in mapping the learning outcomes to teach Language Arts using the Language Tree Text.



9:00 – 3:30

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13. (District Level – CZL) Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CZL DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. IV to Std. VI Teachers in Corozal District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire skills in the use of technology to improve teaching and learning.


Week 1 Mon. – Tues. (Aug. 7th – 8th)

9:00 – 3:30

14. (District Level – OW) Result-Oriented Math Strategies

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: OW DEC PARTICIPANTS: Lower, Middle and Upper Division Teachers in Orange Walk District (by registration only).

Equip teachers with strategies for teaching Math to improve student achievement



9:00 – 3:30

15. (District Level – OW) Language Arts: Creative Writing Strategies

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: OW DEC PARTICIPANTS: Middle and Upper Division Teachers in Orange Walk District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire additional strategies for teaching Language Arts to improve writing skills.


Week 1 Wed. – Thurs. (Aug. 9th – 10th)

9:00 – 3:30

17. (District Level – OW) Differentiated Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: OW DEC PARTICIPANTS: Infant I – Std. VI Teachers in Orange Walk District (2 groups of 50 teachers) (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire basic principles and procedure in order to apply differentiated instruction to in teaching to improve learning.



(Aug. 14th – 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

18. (District Level – OW) Writing Better Multiple Choice Items

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: OW DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers in Orange Walk District (25 teachers) (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire skills in writing valid and reliable multiple choice test items.


Week 2 Wed. – Thurs.

(Aug. 16th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

19. (District Level – BZE) Positive Behaviour Management and Discipline Skills

ORGANIZED by: BZE DEC FACILITATED by: Belize Mental Health Association PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Teachers in Belize District (by registration only).

Teachers will use strategies to create a positive classroom climate for students and draft a Behaviour Management Plan.



9:00 – 3:30

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20. District Level – BZE) Language Arts: Creative Writing Strategies for Middle Division Teachers

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BZE DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II, III & IV Teachers of Non-MSVU Schools in Belize District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire a structured, planned approach for addressing the teaching and assessment of narrative writing in Language Arts.



9:00 – 3:30

21. District Level – BZE) Language Arts: Creative Writing Strategies for Upper Division Teachers

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BZE DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. V & VI Teachers of Non-MSVU Schools in Belize District (by registration only).

22. (District Level – BZE) Improving Classroom Environment and Management Skills

ORGANIZED by: BZE DEC FACILITATED by: Choose Joy Group PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers in Belize District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire knowledge and skills to improve and manage the learning environment.


Week 1 Wed. – Thurs. (Aug. 9th – 10th)

9:00 – 3:30

23. (District Level – BZE) Mathematics: Problem Solving Strategies for Middle Division Teachers

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BZE DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II, III & IV Teachers in Belize District (by registration only).

Teachers will apply problem solving strategies in teaching math concepts.



(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

24. (District Level – BZE) Mathematics: Problem Solving Strategies for Upper Division Teachers

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BZE DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. V & VI Teachers in Belize District (by registration only).


(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

25. (District Level – BZE) Organizing and Managing the Language Arts Block: A Practical Approach

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BZE DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II –Std. VI Teachers in Belize District (by registration only).

Teachers will draft Language Arts Blocks focusing on instructional components and aligning with learning outcomes.



(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

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26. (District Level – BZE) Beginning Teacher Orientation

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BZE DEC PARTICIPANTS: Beginner Teachers and Teachers with one or two years of teaching experience (by registration only).

Teachers will sharpen skills in classroom management strategies and routines and use teaching strategies applicable across subject areas.



(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

27. (District Level – BZE) Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BZE DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers in Belize District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire skills in the use of technology to improve teaching and learning.



(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

28. (District Level – San Pedro) Assessment for/of Learning

ORGANIZED by: San Pedro DEC FACILITATED by: Heidi Curry PARTICIPANTS: Std. I – Std. VI Teachers and Principals in San Pedro & Caye Caulker

Teachers will develop a plan that will incorporate effective classroom assessments of lessons by accurately measuring student learning.

Belize District: San Pedro High School


(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

29. (District Level – CYO) Strategies for the Multi-grade Classroom

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CYO DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers in Cayo District (by registration only).

Teachers will cluster Learning Outcomes for Multi-grade teaching, acquire effective Classroom Mgmt. Strategies and teaching strategies for the Multi-grade classrooms.

Cayo – San Ignacio Area Sacred Heart College


9:00 – 3:30

30. Self care and stress management

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CYO DEC Participants: Primary School teachers, Administration and High School teachers and Administrations

Teachers and principals at the end of the training should be able to be stress free and practice good self-care for the beginning and throughout the school calendar year. Teachers and principals should practice self-care as how they see it fit or at least 3 times per school year


Week 1 Mon. – Thurs. (Aug. 7th – 10th

9:00 – 3:30

31. (District Level – CYO) Mathematics: Mapping Learning Outcomes

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CYO DEC

Teachers will map Mathematics Learning Outcomes for planning in



9:00 – 3:30

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PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers and principals from selected schools in Cayo District (by registration only).

alignment to the National Curriculum.

32. (District Level – CYO) Science: Mapping Learning Outcomes

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CYO DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers and Principals from selected schools in Cayo District (by registration only).

Teachers will map Science Learning Outcomes for planning in alignment to the National Curriculum.



9:00 – 3:30

33. (District Level – CYO) Social Studies: Mapping Learning Outcomes

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CYO DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers and Principals from selected schools in Cayo District (by registration only).

Teachers will map Social Studies Learning Outcomes for planning in alignment to the National Curriculum.


Week 1 & 2 Mon. – Thurs. (Aug. 7th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

34. (District Level – CYO) Innovative Arts & Craft Workshop

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CYO DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. I – Std. VI Teachers in Cayo District (by registration only).

Teachers will use materials from their environment to create art pieces that can be used as models when teaching their students.



(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

35. (District Level – BMP) Language Arts: The Six Traits of Writing

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BMP DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II to Std. VI Teachers of non MSVU Schools in the Belmopan Area (by registration only).

Teachers will increase knowledge and understanding of how to teach the qualities of The Six Traits of Writing in Language Arts for improved student writing

Cayo – Belmopan Area Belmopan Comprehensive School


9:00 – 3:30

36. (District Level – BMP) Special Education: Learning Disabilities, Assessment and Support

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BMP DEC PARTICIPANTS: Inf. I – Std. II Teachers in the Belmopan Area (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire the necessary skills in identifying traits and trends in students who would benefit from assessment and support of Special Education Services

Cayo – Belmopan Area Belmopan Comprehensive School


(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

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37. (District Level – SC) Teaching Science Using the Inquiry Based Approach

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II – Std. VI Teachers in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

Teachers will use the Inquiry Based Approach to teaching Science


Week 1 Mon. – Tues. (Aug. 7th– 8th)

9:00 – 3:30

38. (District Level – SC) Effective Communication: Bringing Out the Leader in You.

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II –Std. VI Primary School Teachers in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

Teachers will speak with more confidence and use effective communication strategies to build rapport with students and colleagues



9:00 – 3:30



Teachers will acquire preventative approaches and treatment needed for improved mental health of students.



9:00 – 3:30

40. (District Level – SC) Electronic Documentation


Teachers will store and retrieve files from any computer and virtual space; use Excel to produce automotive records (grades, report cards etc.).


Week 1 Wed. – Thurs. (Aug. 9th– 10th)

9:00 – 3:30

41. (District Level – SC) Language Arts: Developing 21st Century Critical Thinkers

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Std. II –Std. VI Primary School Teachers of Non-MSVU Schools in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

Teachers will use a wide range of strategies and activities to challenge and improve students’ critical thinking skills at all stages of language development.



(Aug. 15th – 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

42. (District Level – SC) Aligning Test Items to Learning Outcomes

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC

Teachers will acquire knowledge and skills to align Test Items to Learning Outcomes



(Aug. 15th – 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

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PARTICIPANTS: Std. II –Std. VI Primary School Teachers in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

43. (District Level – TOL) Language Arts: Mapping Learning Outcomes

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: TOL DEC PARTICIPANTS: Middle and Upper Division Teachers and Principals from selected schools in Toledo District (by registration only).

Teachers will map Language Arts Learning Outcomes for planning in alignment to the National Curriculum.



(Aug. 7th – 11th)

9:00 – 3:30

Secondary School Level (including the Technical/Vocational (Secondary School Teachers, Principals & Vice-Principals, TVET Managers & Instructors and School Counsellors)


1. (National Level) CSEC Syllabus workshop i. English A & B ii. Mathematics iii. Agricultural Science iv. Biology v. Chemistry vi. Physics vii. Integrated Science viii. Economics ix. Industrial Technology x. Home Economics

ORGANIZED by: EXAMS Unit FACILITATED by: Pre-selected Secondary School Teachers PARTICIPANTS: Subject Teachers from Secondary schools in all six (6) districts (by registration only).

Teachers will gain more knowledge and conversant with the revised syllabus requirements as it relates to SBA component

Belize District: UB – Faculty of Education

Week 1 Mon. – Tues. (Aug. 7th – 8th) English A & B

Wed. – Thurs. (Aug. 9th – 10th)

Mathematics

Thurs. – Fri. (Aug. 10th – 11th)

9:00 – 3:30

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Workshop Organizer/Participants Expected Outcomes Venue Date Time xi. Technical Drawing Agricultural

Science, , Biology,

Chemistry, Physics,

Integrated Science,

Economics

Mon. – Fri. (Aug. 7th – 11th)

Industrial Technology,

Home Economics, Technical Drawing

2. (National Level) CAPE Syllabus Workshop: Sciences

ORGANIZED by: EXAMS Unit FACILITATED by: Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: Pre-selected Secondary School Teachers & Tertiary Institution Instructors (by registration only).

Teachers will gain more knowledge and become conversant with the revised science syllabus requirements as it relates to the moderation of the SBA.

Belize District: UB – Faculty of Education

Week 1 Thurs. – Fri.

(Aug. 10th – 11th)

9:00 – 3:30

3. (National Level) PYDC Implementation Workshop

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: QADS PARTICIPANTS: 30 Pre-selected Secondary School Teachers (by registration only).

Teachers will implement effective Life kills Instruction that is aligned with the PYDC.

Belize District: ITVET, Belize City

Week 2 Wed. – Fri.

(Aug. 16th – 18th)

9:00 – 3:30

4. (District Level) Strategies for Diverse Learning Styles

ORGANIZED by: QADS FACILITATED by: Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers in all six (6) districts (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire strategies to create a learning environment that is responsive to the diversity of students’ needs.




(Aug. 14th – 15th)

9:00 – 3:30

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Workshop Organizer/Participants Expected Outcomes Venue Date Time Belize District

Pallotti High School




5. (National Level) Creativity in Counselling

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: School Counselling and Care Unit PARTICIPANTS: School Counsellors (by registration only).

School Counsellors will identify normal and abnormal behaviour and effectively use the process to make referrals to external agencies; use artistic practices to improve the services being offered to students.

Belize District ITVET, Belize City


(Aug. 7th– 11th)

9:00 – 3:30

6. (National Level) Assessment Techniques for BzNVQ/CVQ

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: ETES PARTICIPANTS: ITVET Instructors and Technical Vocational Teachers from Tech. Voc. Schools. (by registration only).

Teachers will improve their capacity to effectively assess students being prepared for BZNVQ/CVQ Exams.



(Aug. 7th– 11th)

9:00 – 3:30

7. (National Level) Management and Administration of Caribbean Vocational Qualifications

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: ETES PARTICIPANTS: Managers, Administrators and HODs of Tech. Voc. Schools and ITVETs (by registration only).

Participants will acquire knowledge of the overall process of CVQ for implementation at the institutional level.



9:00 – 3:30

8. (National Level) Andragogy Workshop

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: ETES PARTICIPANTS: Pre-selected Technical Vocational and Secondary School Teachers from each district (by registration only).

Participants will improve their skills and knowledge of Andragogy for sharing with colleagues at the institutional level.



(Aug. 10th– 11th)

9:00 – 3:30

9. (National Level) Implementation of Plumbing Code

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: ETES Participants will gain knowledge to apply the plumbing code in the workforce


Week 1 & 2 Mon. – Fri. (Jul. 31st –

9:00 – 3:30

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Workshop Organizer/Participants Expected Outcomes Venue Date Time PARTICIPANTS: Pre-selected Technical Vocational and Secondary School Teachers from each district (by registration only).

Aug. 18th)

10. (District Level – CZL) Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning

ORGANIZED by: CZL DEC FACILITATED by: Learning Coaches PARTICIPANTS: 1st and 2nd Form Secondary School Teachers in Corozal District (by registration only).

Teachers will integrate technology in instruction to improve teaching and learning.



(Aug. 14th – 15th)

9:00 – 3:30

11. (District Level – CZL) Making Math Alive

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CZL DEC PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers in Corozal District (by registration only).

Teachers will use differentiated instruction and problem based techniques to improve the teaching of Math.



(Aug. 14th – 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

12. (District Level – OW) Language Arts: Strategies to Promote Comprehension Skills

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: OW DEC PARTICIPANTS: 25 Secondary School Teachers in Orange Walk District (by registration only).

Teachers will use strategies to effectively develop comprehension skills of students.



9:00 – 3:30

13. (District Level – OW) Helping Students Cope with Social Issues

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: OW DEC PARTICIPANTS: 25 Secondary school Teachers in Orange Walk District (by registration only).

Teachers will gain knowledge and awareness of identifying students with social issues.



(Aug. 14th – 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

14. (District Level – CYO) Special Education: Focus on Dyslexia and ADHD

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by CYO DEC PARTICIPANTS: Teachers, Principals and HODs (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire knowledge and skills to identify and assist students with disabilities such as Dyslexia and ADHD.


Week 1 Mon. – Thurs. (Aug. 7th– 10th)

9:00 – 3:30

15. (District Level – CYO) Conflict Resolution

ORGANIZED by CYO DEC FACILITATED by Mental Health Officers

Teachers will acquire knowledge and skills in dealing with conflicts and



(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

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Workshop Organizer/Participants Expected Outcomes Venue Date Time PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers, Principals and HODs (by registration only).

apply possible solutions to resolve such conflicts.

16. (District Level – CYO) Basic First Aid & CPR Training

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by CYO DEC PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers, Principals and HODs (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire Basic First Aid and CPR Skills appropriate for the secondary level for use as the need arises.



(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

17. (District Level – BMP) Text-Based Approach to Developing Language Proficiency

ORGANIZED/ FACILITATED by: BMP DEC PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers, Principals and HODs in the Belmopan Area (by registration only).

Teachers will use a text-based approach to language teaching and align learning outcomes to the text.



(Aug. 14th– 16th)

9:00 – 3:30

18. (District Level – BMP) Teaching the Adolescent Learner

ORGANIZED/ FACILITATED by: BMP DEC PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers, Principals and HODs in the Belmopan Area (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire skills applicable for addressing behaviours of adolescent learners



(Aug. 14th– 17th)

9:00 – 3:30


ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire preventative approaches and treatment to support the improved mental health of students.



(Aug. 14th– 15th)

9:00 – 3:30

20. (District Level – SC) Assessment Of/For Learning

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

Teachers will develop a plan that will incorporate effective classroom assessments of lessons by accurately measuring student learning.



(Aug. 16th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

21. (District Level – TOL) ORGANIZED by: TOL DEC FACILITATED by: Ministry of Health

Teachers will acquire additional skills and strategies to use with secondary


Week 2 Thurs.

9:00 – 3:30

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Workshop Organizer/Participants Expected Outcomes Venue Date Time Team Building and Conflict Resolution Strategies

PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers in Toledo District (by registration only).

school students in resolving conflicts and developing collaboration.

(Aug. 17th)

22. (District Level – TOL) Psychological First Aid

ORGANIZED by: TOL DEC FACILITATED by: Ministry of Health PARTICIPANTS: Secondary School Teachers in Toledo District (by registration only).

Teachers will acquire Basic skills in dealing with students faced with traumatic situations.


Week 2 Thurs. Aug. 17th

9:00 – 3:30

School Leaders (Principals & Vice-Principals of Primary & Secondary Schools, Local & General Managers of Primary Schools, Members of Board of Governors of Secondary Schools, Head of Departments of Secondary Schools)


1. (District Level – OW) Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: School Counselling and Care Unit PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Principals and Vice-Principals in Orange Walk District (by registration only).

School leaders will acquire alternative and positive systems of discipline as a holistic approach in their schools.



(Aug. 10th – 11th)

9:00 – 3:30

2. (District Level – BZE) Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support: Restorative Practices

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: School Counselling and Care Unit PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Principals and Vice-Principals in Belize District (by registration only).

School leaders will integrate meditative practices in their leadership role in order to effectively deal with staff and student body.

Belize District: ITVET, Belize City

Week 1 Tues. – Wed. (Aug. 8th – 9th)

9:00 – 3:30

3. (District Level – CZL) Team Building

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CZL DEC PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Principals and Vice-Principals in Corozal District (by registration only).

School leaders will become more aware of the importance of promoting collaboration among others.



9:00 – 3:30

4. (District Level – CZL) Strategies for Collaborative Team Building

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: CZL DEC PARTICIPANTS: Principals, Vice-Principals and HODs of Secondary Schools in Corozal District (by registration only).

School leaders will use strategies to promote collaboration among staff and community.



(Aug. 14th – 15th)

9:00 – 3:30

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5. (District Level – OW) Administrative Best Practices for School Leaders

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: OW DEC PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Principals and Vice-Principals in Orange Walk District (by registration only).

School leaders will gain additional knowledge on best practices in the areas of record management, supervision and support.



9:00 – 3:30

6. (District Level – BZE) Effective School Leadership and Staff Relations

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: BZE DEC PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Principals and Vice-Principals in Belize District (by registration only).

School leaders will improve methods of fulfilling duties as administrators; will identify measures to address gaps in the submission of documents to the DEC office.



(Aug. 14th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

7. (District Level – San Pedro)

Principals as Leaders in a Culture of Change

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SP DEC PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Principals and Vice-Principals in San Pedro and Caye Caulker (by registration only).

School leaders will develop an effective and organized school plan through engagement and collaboration.

Belize District: San Pedro High School


(Aug. 16th – 17th)

9:00 – 3:30

8. (District Level – CYO) Effective Management Through ICT

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by Cayo DEC PARTICIPANTS: Principals and Vice-Principals in Cayo District (by registration only).

School Leaders will use computers to record and maintain data.


Week 1 Mon. – Thurs. (Aug. 7th– 10th)

9:00 – 3:30

9. (District Level – CYO) Sensitization: School/Police Partnership

ORGANIZED by Cayo DEC FACILITATED by Police Department PARTICIPANTS: Principals and Vice-Principals in Cayo District (by registration only).

School Leaders will formalize partnership with the police to assist with students issues at school such as gang, drugs, misconduct, etc.


Week 2 Tues.

(Aug. 15th)

9:00 – 3:30

10. (District Level – SC) Advance Management Skills for School Leaders

ORGANIZED/FACILITATED by: SC DEC PARTICIPANTS: Primary School Principals and Vice-Principals in Stann Creek District (by registration only).

School leaders will build skills to create a working relationship with community/parents and improve collaborative relationship with staff.



9:00 – 3:30

11. (District Level – TOL) School Safety and Emergency Planning

ORGANIZED by: TOL DEC FACILITATED by: NEMO Toledo

School leaders will create a School Safety Emergency Plan for their school.


Week 1 Tues. – Wed. (Aug. 8th– 9th)

9:00 – 3:30

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PARTICIPANTS: Principals, Vice-Principals and HODs of Secondary Schools in Toledo District (by registration only).

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