May - August2018

PD At-A-Glance

This document highlights a variety of upcoming professional learning opportunities for Knox County Educators and is provided as a convenient reference guide. The key below will help you identify departments with upcoming sessions or courses that may interest you. Additional opportunities may be available. For more information and additional upcoming opportunities, log in to My Learning Plan (through the Randa Tower portal) and/or contact your department supervisor.

Department/Content Area Key

Adaptive Schools Gifted & Talented Math

PE, Health, and Wellness

K-5 Technology Project Based Learning

Career Technical Education

Library-Media Services

Reading/Language Arts (K-5)

Educational Technology

Maintenance & Operations

Social Studies

English/Language Arts (6-12)

Portfolio (Pre-K/K) Science

STEM World Language RTI

Principal’s Institute New Teacher Academy

Grant Locating and Writing

May 2018

DATE DEPT. EVENT

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5/30

Math K-12 Vertical PlanningMath DepartmentLocation: School TBD8-11/ 12-3, 2 half day cohorts

World Language Standards and Assessments Location Lincoln Park2 half day

KCSLMS StandardsTraining Part 1Library Media SpecialistsCentral HighLibrary9:00-12:00

5/31

Math K-12 Vertical PlanningMath DepartmentLocation: School TBD8-11/ 12-3, 2 half day cohorts

World Language Standards and Assessments Location Lincoln Park2 half day

Classified CarnivaleEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCVarious Rooms8:30-11:30AND/OR1:00-4:00

KCSLMS Standards Training Part 2Library Media SpecialistsCentral HighLibrary9:00-12:00

June 2018

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6/1

Classified CarnivalEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCVarious Rooms8:30-11:30 AND/OR1:00-4:00

6/4

Math Intervention Strategies for Elementary Classified StaffGresham MS (tentative)8-3

Social Studies Grades 6-12Content and More!SSPDTC and off-site8:30-3:30

6/5

Cultivating CanvasEdTech DepartmentWest Valley Middle9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Social StudiesGrades 6-12Content and More!SSPDTC and off-site8:30-3:30

6/6

ELA Block Party Range FindingGrades 6-12Lincoln Park8:30-3:30

Teaching Tools CampEdTech DepartmentWest Valley MiddleLibrary8:30 am - 11:30 am AND/OR12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentWest Valley MiddleTBD8:30 am - 3:30 pm

6/7 ELA Block Party Range FindingGrades 6-12Lincoln Park8:30-3:30

Teaching Tools CampEdTech DepartmentWest Valley MiddleLibrary8:30 am - 11:30 am AND/OR12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentWest Valley Middle

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TBD8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Social Studies Grades K-5 Spotlight on Social StudiesLocation: West High School, Mini and Large Auditorium8:30-3:30

Grant Locating and WritingSTEM Subject FocusSSPDTC Room 1079:00am – 10:00am

6/8

PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentWest Valley MiddleTBD8:30 am - 3:30 pmTeaching Tools CampEdTech DepartmentWest Valley MiddleLibrary8:30 am - 11:30 am AND/OR12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

6/12Science Standards Institute K-12Location: Bearden High8-3:30

6/13

An Opportunity to Enter the Math-o-SpheroSTEM/Math DepartmentLincoln Park (TBD)8:30-11:30 Day 1

Mini ConferencePE, Health and WellnessWest High8-3

Science Standards Institute K-12Location: Bearden High8-3:30

6/14 An Opportunity to Enter the Math-o-SpheroSTEM/Math DepartmentLincoln Park (TBD)8:30-11:30 Day 2

Summer PLN AcademyLibrary Media SpecialistsBearden Middle8:30-4:00

Kung Fu Canvas WorkshopsEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2189:30 am – 11:00 am

Code.org Training

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EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 205 & 2099:30 am- 4:00 pm

Grant Locating and WritingRelated Arts FocusSSPDTC Room 1079:00am – 10:00am

6/15

Summer PLN AcademyLibrary Media SpecialistsBearden Middle8:30-11:30Elementary Technology TrainingEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 205 & 2188:00-3:30

Google Certification WorkshopsEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2209:30-11:30

Social Studies AP European History Summer InstituteLocation: West High, Room 1308:30-3:30

6/19

KCSLMS Vendor DayLibrary Media SpecialistsSouth Doyle High8:30-3:30

Google Certification WorkshopsEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2189:30-11:30

General Computer Skills (MAC)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 21812:30-2:30

6/19

PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentFulton HighTBD8:30 am - 3:30 pm

6/20 Concept Map Planning Grades K-5Elementary Reading Dept. 8:00 -3:15Bearden High School

PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentFulton HighTBD8:30 am - 3:30 pm

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6/21

Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2189:30-11:30Google Certification WorkshopsEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 21812:30-2:30PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentFulton HighTBD8:30 am - 3:30 pmPivot Point Lab TrainingCTE Department - Cosmetology teachers ONLY!TCAT9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

6/22

Pivot Point Lab TrainingCTE Department - Cosmetology teachers ONLY!TCAT9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

6/25

KCSLMS Standards Training Part 1Library Media SpecialistsHolston MiddleLibrary9:00-12:00

6/26

Understanding Characteristics of DyslexiaRTI2 DepartmentSSPDTC8:30-10:00

KCSLMS Standards Training Part 2Library Media SpecialistsHolston MiddleLibrary9:00-12:00

6/26

Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2189:30-11:30Google Certification WorkshopsEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 21812:30-2:30

6/27

Foundational Literacy Instructional Plans Grades 4-5Elementary ReadingReading Center Knox Central8:30 -11:30

6/28 Strategies to Support the 7 Dyslexic Characteristic AreasRTI2 DepartmentSSPDTC8:30-11:00

Kung Fu Canvas WorkshopsEdTech DepartmentSSPDTC

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July 2018DATE DEPT. EVENT

7/9

Summer PLN AcademyLibrary Media SpecialistsAmherst Elementary9:00-12:00

CTE InstituteCTE/TDoENashville, TNAll week

7/10

Picture Perfect STEM Lessons with New Science Standards K-2SSPDC8:30- 11:30

Picture Perfect STEM lessons with NEW Science Standards 3-5SSPDC12:30-3:30

7/10

Summer PLN AcademyLibrary Media SpecialistsAmherst Elementary9:00-12:00

CTE InstituteCTE/TDoENashville, TNAll week

Engaging the Disengaged: Reaching the kids that do not think they are smart enough for STEMOnline Webinar10:00 - 11:00am

7/11

Basic Aspen Training for RTI Student PlansRTI2 DepartmentSSPDTC8:30-11:00

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Summer PLN AcademyLibrary Media SpecialistsAmherst Elementary9:00-12:00

CTE InstituteCTE/TDoENashville, TNAll week

7/12

Principals’ Institute

CTE InstituteCTE/TDoENashville, TNAll week

7/13

Principals’ Institute

CTE InstituteCTE/TDoENashville, TNAll week

7/16

Language Live Training for Middle School Day 1Secondary ELA/InterventionReading Center9:00-3:30Reading Center9:00-12:00Occupational License New Teacher TrainingCTE / TDoENashville, TNAll Week

CTE Teacher ExternshipsCTE Dept.Various companies8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7/17 Extreme Makeover 3-Day Workshop ELA 6-12Location: Fulton Library 9:00-4:00

Concept Map Planning Grades K-5Elementary Reading Dept. 8:00 -3:15Bearden High School

Language Live Training for Middle School Day 2Secondary ELA/InterventionReading Center

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Reading PlusTraining for 6-12TeachersSecondary ELA/InterventionReading Center1:00-4:00

KCSLMS Standards Training Part 1Library Media SpecialistsNorthshore Elem.Library9:00-12:00Occupational License New Teacher TrainingCTE / TDoENashville, TNAll Week

CTE Teacher ExternshipsCTE Dept.Various companies8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7/18

Extreme Makeover 3-Day WorkshopELA 6-12Location: Fulton Library 9:00-4:00

Math K-12 Vertical PlanningMath DepartmentLocation: School TBD8-11/ 12-3, 2 half day cohorts

7/18

Aspen Reports for Retrieving data for RTI2 studentsRTI2 DepartmentSSPDTC8:30-10:00

Reading PlusTraining for 6-12TeachersSecondary ELA/Intervention

Language! Live TrainingFor High School Day1Secondary ELA/InterventionReading Center1:00-3:30

KCSLMS Standards Training Part 2Library Media SpecialistsNorthshore Elem.Library9:00-12:00

Elementary Technology Work DayEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2188:30-4:00

Occupational License New Teacher TrainingCTE / TDoENashville, TNAll Week

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CTE Teacher ExternshipsCTE Dept.Various companies8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCTBD8:30 am - 3:30 pm

7/19

Extreme Makeover3-Day Workshop ELA 6-12Location: Fulton Library 9:00-4:00

Math K-12 Vertical PlanningMath DepartmentLocation: School TBD8-11/ 12-3, 2 half day cohorts

Language! Live TrainingFor High School Day 2Secondary ELA/InterventionReading Center9:00-3:30

Code.org TrainingEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 205 & 2099:30 am- 4:00 pm

7/19

Occupational License New Teacher TrainingCTE / TDoENashville, TNAll Week

CTE Teacher ExternshipsCTE Dept.Various companies8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCTBD8:30 am - 3:30 pm

7/20

Occupational License New Teacher TrainingCTE / TDoENashville, TNAll Week

CTE Teacher ExternshipsCTE Dept.Lincoln Park8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

PBL 101- 3 Day TrainingEdTech DepartmentSSPDTCTBD8:30 am - 3:30 pm

7/23 World SavvyLocation: Lincoln Park

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Social StudiesGrades 4, 5, 8, and 11 TN History for Kids Tent RevivalFocus: United States and TN History Location: Holiday Inn World’s Fair ParkClick here to register

CARE Training First-Grade9:00 - 11:00Reading Center Knox Central Building

CARE Training Second-Grade1:00 - 3:00Reading Center Knox Central Building

7/24

World SavvyLocation: Lincoln Park

Science Standards Institute K-12Location: Bearden High8-3:30

aimswebPlus-Getting StartedRTI2 DepartmentLocation: SSPTC9-11:30

7/25

World SavvyLocation: Lincoln Park

Science Standards Institute K-12Location: Bearden High8-3:30

7/26

World Language Standards and Assessments Location: Lincoln Park

New Teacher Academy

7/27

World Language Standards and Assessments Location: Lincoln Park

New Teacher Academy

7/30 Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2189:30-11:30

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Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 21812:30-2:30

7/31

Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2189:30-11:30

Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 21812:30-2:30

August 2018DATE DEPT. EVENT

8/2Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2184:00-6:00

8/6

Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2184:00-6:00

8/8Acclimations to our Technology Tools (NTA)EdTech DepartmentSSPDTCRoom 2184:00-6:00

CARE Training First-GradeMAKE-UP SESSION

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3:30 - 5:30Reading Center Knox Central Building

8/9

CARE Training Second-GradeMAKE-UP SESSION3:30 - 5:30Reading Center Knox Central Building

8/14

CARE Training Kindergarten1:30 - 3:30Reading Center Knox Central Building

8/15

CARE Training KindergartenMAKE-UP SESSION1:30 - 3:30Reading Center Knox Central Building

8/16

Voyager Training3:30 - 5:00Reading Center Knox Central Building

8/23

Sound Sensible and SPIRE Training3:30-5:00 Reading Center Knox Central Building

8/30REWARDS Training3:30pm – 5:00pmReading Center Knox Central Building

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