november/december 2017 professional learning …...integrated read aloud/ mini-lesson and engage in...

November/December 2017 Professional Learning Catalog

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Course Title Course Description Location Date & Time

Dual Language

819001 909001 Language Transfer through Cross-Linguistics Connections

Participants will experience and explain how and why cross-linguistics connections enhance second language learners’ ability to develop language transfer. Participants will engage in collaborative planning and practice.

Ryan PDC 4001 Hardy St Houston, Tx 77009

Monday, November 6th 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Dual Language

819001 909002 Language Transfer through Cross-Linguistics Connections

Participants will experience and explain how and why cross-linguistics connections enhance second language learners’ ability to develop language transfer. Participants will engage in collaborative planning and practice.


Monday, November 6th 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Dual Language

819002 909004

Integrated Read Aloud/ Mini-Lessons

Participants will analyze the importance of content-based read aloud and mini-lessons to support second language learners. Participants will experience an integrated read aloud/ mini-lesson and engage in collaborative planning.


Monday, November 13th 8:30 AM -11:30 AM

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Dual Language

819002 909005 Integrated Read Aloud/ Mini-Lessons

Participants will analyze the importance of content-based read aloud and mini-lessons to support second language learners. Participants will experience an integrated read aloud/ mini-lesson and engage in collaborative planning.


Monday, November 13th 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Dual Language

819003 909006 Content and Literacy Workstations

Participants will analyze the importance of integrating literacy and content through workstations to support second language learners. Participants will experience workstations rotations, and engage in collaborative planning.


Monday, December 4th 8:30 AM -11:30 AM

Dual Language

819003 909007 Content and Literacy Workstations

Participants will analyze the importance of integrating literacy and content through workstations to support second language learners. Participants will experience workstations rotations, and engage in collaborative planning.


Monday, December 4th 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Early Childhood

809002 895004 Building Literacy Connections

Participants will be empowered to use Ready Rosie to build literacy-rich home connections and develop a strategic plan for engaging parents in classroom literacy instruction.

King ECC 3930 Fuqua Houston, TX 77045

Wednesday, November 1st, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Early Childhood

655002 699003 699004

Pre-K Lead Teacher Mtg. #2

The meeting will facilitate communication between each campus and the Early Childhood Department. Lead Teacher meetings will provide current information regarding district/state issues and district initiatives, as well as professional development opportunities.

Bellfort ECC 7647 Bellfort Houston, TX 77061

Tuesday, November 7th, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Thursday, November 9th, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Early Childhood

25003 Building Vocabulary

Participants will focus on developing and enhancing theme-based vocabulary instruction for Pre-K children. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

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Early Childhood

26018 Children’s Talk in Pre-K

Participants will focus on the key elements of encouraging and scaffolding children’s talk in pre-k classrooms: responsiveness, rich content and stimulation, and emotional support. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

Early Childhood

26020 Developing ELLs in Pre-K

Participants will address the impact of culture on children’s learning and oral language development, introduces the stages of language development and second language acquisition. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

Early Childhood

29003 Letter Knowledge

Participants will focus on strategies for introducing pre-K children to letter and language concepts while exposing them to the letters themselves. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development : eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

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Early Childhood

29005 Phonological Awareness

Participants will discover a critical piece in literacy development- Phonological Awareness. This course engages pre-K students in playful activities with a purpose. The teacher focuses on exposing the children repeatedly to the sounds of spoken words. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab:Online Learning and Professional Development: eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

Early Childhood

29004 Pre-K Mathematics

Participants will learn strategies and rationale for supporting mathematics development in early childhood classrooms. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development: eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

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Early Childhood

29007 Read Aloud in Pre-K

Participants will focus on planning and leading effective read alouds. It includes research-based techniques for extending the benefits of read alouds throughout the day and week and presents read alouds as a cornerstone of children’s literacy. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab:Online Learning and Professional Development: eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

Early Childhood

29025 Response to Intervention

Participants will learn about tiered instruction and the assessment framework. Included is an overview of CLIs Developing Talkers’ Pre-K Program, a curricular supplement that addresses oral language instruction. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development: eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

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Early Childhood

29026 Pre-K Science Participants will focus on research-based methods and tools to help teachers plan for, teach, and assess children’s understanding of developmentally appropriate pre-K science experiences. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development: eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

Early Childhood

29027 Social and Emotional Learning

Participants will focus on the key elements of encouraging and scaffolding children’s talk in pre-K classrooms: responsiveness, rich content and stimulation, and emotional support. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development: eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

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Early Childhood

29028 Understanding Special Needs

Participants will focus on understanding and supporting special needs children in pre-K who struggle with regulating their behavior and attention, social and emotional responses, and receptive and expressive language. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development: eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

Early Childhood

29002 Written Expression

Participants will focus on planning, implementing, and reflecting on written expression instruction in pre-K classrooms, including modeling, encouraging, and scaffolding writing across the school day and throughout the school year. Special Instructions: Access course through this link www.cliengage.org, log-in and click on tab: Online Learning and Professional Development: eCIRCLE Self-Instructional

Online Ongoing

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Dance 817001 903001 Dance Teaching Techniques and Movement Combinations

Participants will learn new dance teaching techniques and movement combinations. Teachers will have the opportunity to participate in movement workshops taught by prominent dance artists as well as to receive training on new curriculum and Dance Montage adjudication.

Bellaire HS 5100 Maple St. Bellaire TX, 77401

Saturday, November 4th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Literacy/ Writing

265008 835007 835011 835009 835013

K – 2 Writer’s Workshop

Participants will learn strategies for implementing Writer's Workshop in their K-2 classrooms. This 12-hour, 2-day training will provide participants with the necessary skills for implementing mini-lessons, using mentor and touchstone text, conferencing about writing and providing opportunities for students to share writing. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: This a two-day training, day 1 is a pre-requisite to day 2. Day 1 trainings will be held in October and Day 2 trainings will be held in November.

Cockrell Scout Center 2225 N. Loop West Houston, TX 77008

Day 2: Thursday, November 2nd Day 2: Tuesday, November 7th Day 2: Thursday, November 9th Day 2: Tuesday, November 14th 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Literacy/ Writing

267004 835015 835019 835017 835021

3 – 5 Writer’s Workshop

Participants will learn strategies for implementing Writer's Workshop in their 3-5 classroom. This 12-hour, 2-day training will provide participants with the necessary skills for implementing mini-lessons, using mentor and touchstone text, and conducting writing conferences with their students. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: This a two-day training, day 1 is a pre-requisite to day 2. Day 1 trainings will be held in October and Day 2 trainings will be held in November.

Cockrell Scout Center 2225 N. Loop West Houston, TX 77008

Day 2: Thursday, November 2nd Day 2: Tuesday, November 7th Day 2: Thursday, November 9th Day 2: Tuesday, November 14th 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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Literacy 826001

917001 Poetry Genre Study and Instructional Planning

Participants will be immersed into a collection of poetry texts. They will work collaboratively to study and define the genre, plan effective literacy instruction, and walk away with a deeper understanding of the genre and the aligned TEKS. K-5 Please bring a HISD laptop

Ryan PDC 4001 Hardy St. Houston Tx 77009

Thursday, November 2nd 8:30 AM -3:30 PM

Literacy 826002 917002 Informational Genre Study and Instructional Planning

Participants will be immersed into a collection of informational texts that includes Expository, Procedural and Persuasive. They will work collaboratively to study and define the genre, plan effective literacy instruction, and walk away with a deeper understanding of the genre and the aligned TEKS. K-5 Please bring a HISD laptop.


Tuesday, November 7th 8:30 AM -3:30 PM

Literacy 826003 917003 917004

Making the Most of High Frequency Words

Participants will engage in activities to support their students with mastering High Frequency Words through the use of games and workstations. K-2


Thursday, November 9th 8:30 AM -11:30 PM or 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Literacy 826004 917005 917006

Interactive Notebooks

Participants will learn to effectively use interactive notebooks for reading and writing instruction. Participants will select and design appropriate lessons to be used with notebooks. Topics will include; expectations, organization, types of entries and feedback. K-5


Thursday, November 16th 8:30 AM -11:30 PM or 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Literacy 826005 917007 Pre-A/Emergent Guided Reading

Looking for ways to grow your Pre-A students your emergent (Levels A-C) readers? Join us for this hands on session that will engage you in planning and delivering guided reading lessons based on student needs. Grades K-1


Tuesday, November 28th 8:30 AM -11:30 PM

Literacy 826006 917008 Emergent/Early Guided Reading

Looking for ways to grow your emergent (Levels A-C and early (Levels D-I) readers? Join us for this hands on session that will engage you in planning and delivering guided reading lessons based on student needs. Grades 1 – 3


Tuesday, November 28th 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Literacy 826007 917009 917010

Touchstone vs Mentor Text

Participants will identify and discuss the characteristics of Touchstone and Mentor texts, identify and discuss the instructional uses of Touchstone and Mentor texts, learn the difference between Touchstone and Mentor texts and how they are used during the Writing Workshop component of the literacy block. K-5


Thursday, November 30th 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM or 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Literacy 826008 917011 Informational Genre Study and Instructional Planning

Participants will be immersed into a collection of informational texts that includes Expository, Procedural and Persuasive. They will work collaboratively to study and define the genre, plan effective literacy instruction, and walk away with a deeper understanding of the genre and the aligned TEKS. K-5


Tuesday, December 5th 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Literacy 826009 917012 Transitional/ Fluent Guided Reading

A daily dose of focused vocabulary and comprehension instruction during guided reading is just what transitional and fluent readers need! Join us for this hands on session that will engage you in planning and delivering guided reading lessons based on student needs. Grades 2- 5


Thursday, December 7th 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Literacy 826010 917013 Literature Circles

Participants will describe and identify the Literature Circle roles and observe and engage in a Literature Circle discussion. Grades 4-5


Thursday, December 7th 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Literacy 826011 917014 917015

Writing Conferences

Participants will engage in scoring

student papers as a starting point for

writing conferences. Participants will

practice appropriate strategies for

holding writing conferences with

students. They will engage in learning

how to schedule conferences and how

to prompt students to improve their

writing.


Tuesday, December 12th K-3 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 4-512:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Literacy 826012 917016 917017

Wonderful Word Study

3-5 Participants will engage in effective word study lessons and learn how to transfer the learning to create aligned word study workstation activities.


Thursday, December 14th 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Math 825004 915004 Math Instructional Review Strategies

Grade K-2 teachers will engage in specific instructional strategies designed to review previously taught curriculum and plan for spiral activities that align to grade-level TEKS and promote student engagement.

Berry Elementary 2310 Berry Houston TX 77093

Thursday, November 2nd 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Math 504004 909003 Campus Math Specialist Collaborative

The Elementary Curriculum and Development Office provides ongoing campus math specialist trainings throughout the school year to support K-5 campus-based math specialists and coaches. Math Specialists and coaches will engage in PLC, coaching, and hands-on activities aligned to HISD’s curriculum and assessments to help them support math teachers on their campus.

Gregory-Lincoln Education Center 1101 Taft Houston TX 77019

Tuesday, November 7th 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Math 825001 915001 3-5 Manipulative Math Monday – Addition and Subtraction

Participants will gain a better understanding of the instructional benefits to students of using manipulatives to teach addition and subtraction, explore implementation and facilitation strategies for incorporating manipulatives into the math classroom, and collaborate with professional colleagues. Join us and walk away with an activities and manipulatives for classroom implementation.

Ryan Professional Development Center 4001 Hardy – Room PL3 Houston TX 77009

Monday, November 13th 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Math 825004 915005 Math Instructional Review Strategies

Grade 3-5 teachers will engage in specific instructional strategies designed to review previously taught curriculum and plan for spiral activities that align to grade-level TEKS and promote student engagement.

Berry Elementary 2310 Berry Houston TX 77093

Thursday, November 16th 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Math 825002 915002 K-2 Manipulative Math Monday – Building Numerical Fluency

Grades K-2 participants will gain a better understanding of the instructional benefits to students of using manipulatives to teach number sense, explore implementation and facilitation strategies for incorporating manipulatives into the math classroom, and collaborate with professional colleagues. Join us and walk away with an activities and manipulatives for classroom implementation.

HMW 4400 W. 18th Street HMW – Rodriguez Auditorium Houston TX 77092

Monday, November 27th 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Math 492002 491044 491047

Math Lead Teacher Collaborative

Appointed elementary math lead teachers will serve as liaisons between the curriculum math department and the campus. Math lead teachers are tasked to enhance the school's instructional math leadership team. Participants will engage in activities aligned to the HISD district curriculum, assessment, and resources throughout the school year. Teachers may attend one of two per month.

HMW 4400 W. 18th Street HMW – Rodriguez Auditorium Houston TX 77092

Tuesday, December 5th 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Thursday, December 7th 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

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Math 825003 915003 3-5 Manipulative Math Monday – Fractions

Grades 3-5 participants will gain a better understanding of the instructional benefits to students of using manipulatives to teach fractions, explore implementation and facilitation strategies for incorporating manipulatives into the math classroom, and collaborate with professional colleagues. Join us and walk away with an activities and manipulatives for classroom implementation.

HMW 4400 W. 18th Street 1E01 and 1E02 Houston TX 77092

Monday, December 11th 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Math 820001 909008 909009

Strategies to Support Diverse Math Learners

Participants will collaborate with colleagues, engage in grade level aligned activities, and gain a better understanding of how to support struggling students in the math classroom. Teachers will walk away with a tool kit of materials for classroom implementation of strategies learned in the session. Don't miss out! K-2nd Grades - AM session only 3rd 5th Grades – PM session only

Ryan Professional Development Center 4001 Hardy Houston TX 77009

Thursday, December 14th 8:30-10:30 AM Thursday, December 14th 1:00-3:00 PM

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Science 745001 814001 814002

Grade 5 Science Instructional Planning (DLA Review and Weather)

Participants will explore hands-on activities designed for spiraled review of first semester content in preparation for the DLA. Additionally, lesson activities for Units 6 and 7 will be explored with a particular focus on the water cycle, weather, and climate.

Gregory-Lincoln Education Center 1101 Taft, 77019

Thursday, November 9th 8:30-11:30 AM or 12:30-3:30 PM

Science 744002 813005 813006

Setting Up for Science: B.E.S.T3 Practices

Are you a science lab or content teacher? Are you new to teaching science? Either way, this session is for you! Effective science instruction that leads to student mastery begins with the planning. In this session, participants will learn what the B.E.S.T3 Practices for science instruction are, how to set up a science classroom and how the environment supports starting the year off strong.


Thursday, November 9th 8:30-11:30 AM or 12:30-3:30 PM

Science 742006 810002 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Science Fusion Updates

Participants will collaborate with content experts and colleagues to learn navigation and resources to use when integrating Science Fusion into planning. Participants will explore resources, class setup, virtual lessons, leveled readers, and tools for differentiation lessons to meet diverse learning needs.

HMW Educational Center 4400 W. 18th St., 77092 Cafeteria Room 1ED34

Thursday, November 9th 3:30-4:30 PM

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Science 585001 604010 604001

Elementary Science Lead Teacher Collaborative

The lead teacher collaborative sessions are for identified, campus-based science lead teachers. Participants will: Receive timely communication around district data points, research-based best practices, and engage in opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in comparable K-2 and 3-5 grade bands. Participants will engage in learning and practice labs to transfer to campus-wide classroom application. Special Instructions: Please register for one date each month. Bring and HISD issued laptop or other device.

Oak Forest Elementary School 1401 W 43rd St., Houston, TX 77018

Tuesday, November 28th or Wednesday, November 29th 4:30-6:30 PM

Science 745002 814003 814004

Grade 5 Science Instructional Planning (Earth)

Participants will explore hands-on activities and design lessons aligned with Units 8 and 9 in the HISD Planning Guide. This session will have a particular focus on landforms, sedimentary rock/fossil fuel formation, and alternative energy.


Thursday, December 14th 8:30-11:30 AM or 12:30-3:30 PM

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STEM 742002 809002 K-5 STEM Academy: STEM in the Community

Bring the school community together by hosting a STEM Night event! Participants will explore activities, logistics, and instructional considerations that make STEM Night a success. Time and resources will be provided to begin planning a STEM Night for the 2017-18 school year. Special Instructions : Bring HISD laptop

Pugh Elementary School 1147 Kress St., 77020

Monday, November 6th 4:00-5:30 PM

STEM 742003 809003 K-5 STEM Academy: STEM Stories

Participants will experience a series of STEM Design Challenges which will incorporate ELA Literary Texts and STEM. Through this hands-on/minds-on session, participants will explore the Engineering Design process and make connections, learning ways to include STEM challenges with fairy tales, fables, myths, and legends. Special Instructions: Bring HISD laptop

Southmayd Elementary 1800 Coral Houston, TX 77012

Monday, December 4th 4:00-5:30 PM

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Social Studies

811001 895006 Wrapping Social Studies Around Workstation Wednesday!

What better way to bring ‘Text to Self’, ‘Text to Text’ and ‘Text to World’ than by building knowledge and making it fun! This session builds knowledge from identifying contributions of historical figures, to interpreting information on maps and globes using basic map elements, and concludes with analyzing the types of settlements and patterns of land use in the United States. Participants will walk away with informational workstation resources that can be placed at the center of their instruction and continued to be spiraled throughout future units.

Ryan Professional Learning Center - TBD 4001 Hardy Street Houston TX 77009

Thursday, November 9th 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Social Studies

501003 501006 501008

Social Studies Lead Teacher Meetings

Participants will receive curriculum updates and professional development that is centered around expository text. Please bring a fully charged laptop to this training.

Lockhart Elementary 3200 Rosedale Houston TX 77004 Cornelius Elementary 7475 Westover Houston TX 77087

Tuesday, November 13th 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Thursday, November 15th 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Social Studies

63014 492018 Social Studies Summit

Participants will discover how to expose student to informational text and relevant social studies content within the literacy by 3 framework.

Kingdom Builders Center 6011 W. Orem Drive Houston TX 77085

Saturday, December 2nd 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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