Remaining Workshops, Webinars, Tech Study Groups for May

Danielson’s Domain 3 Instruction

Monday,May 13

3:30 to6:30

3 PD orclock hours

NFHSRoom 413

Thisworkshop will explore Domain 3 of Danielson's Framework for Teaching andexamine the six components of Professional Responsibilities. We will review therubrics, discuss the implications for participants, engage in someself-reflection/self-assessment and discuss how to present the evidence forAPPR evaluation. This domain is addressed in the formal observation process,but it is valuable to review the rubric descriptors and consider evidence thatcan be observed and ways to improve instruction.  Materials will be shared from the ASCD book,Implementing the Framework for Teaching in Enhancing Professional Practice aswell as videos from the Teachscape resources. Once again, the collegialdiscussion is what previous workshops participants have said was the mostvaluable

De-Escalating a PotentiallyViolent Situation

Mondayand Wednesday, May 13 and 15

3:30 to6:30

6 PD orclock hours

NFHSRoom TBA

JonGatto, presenter

This course gives the participants the toolsnecessary to keep a situation involving an agitated individual from turningviolent, and calming the situation instead. This workshop addresses Domain 2APPR content.

Foldables for Higher Order Thinking and Learning

Tuesday, May 14

3:30-6:30

3 PD or clock hours

NFHS Room TBA

Brian Scully, presenter

Foldables are interactive,three‐dimensional, student‐made graphic organizers. These student createdprojects are visual and kinesthetic activities that assist with organizationand retention of information. Help your students to visualize, categorize andmemorize information and concepts. Just start with a piece of paper and getyour students folding, labeling, and learning!

Can’tI Just Buy a Friend?

Thursday, May 16

4:30 to 7:30

3 PD or clock hours

NFHS Room TBA

Mark Aquino, presenter

Socialbehavior is such a difficult task for the generation of today. With texting,email, online chat and online courses, face to face interaction is slowlydwindling away. Today's youth is less capable of successful social interactionand they do not understand what is and is not socially accepted behavior. Thisworkshop will give you insight on how to understand and cope with students whohave social skill challenges and learn strategies in helping to guide thesestudents in learning social behavior.

CollegialCircle—Evaluation and APPR

Thursday, May 16 through Thursday, May 30

15 PD or clock hours

Online-no face-to-face meetings

Kathy Halter, presenter

Shifts in standards and assessment practices have lead thestate to look at how educators will be evaluated. What we have to remember isthat we are good at what we do. This collegial circle will allow teachers toshare ideas and tips for success. Formal observation procedures will becompared and shared. Ultimately, we all want successful APPR evaluations. Let’swork together for continued high achievement in our profession.

Course Outline:

Introduction:

A.     Great Teachers and Great Leaders:  Participants will take a look at the some ofthe background for change in the evaluation process.

B.     NYS Teacher Accountability:   Participants will review and discussagreement from Governor Cuomo on Evaluation Guidelines.

Engage New York:

C.     Rubrics: Districts Have a Choice

D.     Meet The Author—Charlotte Danielson

E.      New York State Growth Measure

Framework for Teaching:

F.      Domain 1: Preparation and Planning

G.    Domain 2: Classroom Environment

H.     Domain 3: Instruction

I.       Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Leading the Way:

J.        Your planfor success

Thisonline course addresses Domain 1 content.

The Educator’s Guide to Drug Useand Drug Paraphernalia

Mondayand Wednesday, May 20 and 22

3:30 to6:30 both days

6 PD orclock hours

NFHSRoom TBA

JonGatto, presenter

All school employees from the Janitor to thePrincipal should know about drugs. Being able to identify the different typesof drugs, the effects of drugs, and the drugs paraphernalia can be verybeneficial. This course will raise an individual’s knowledge, making it easierto keep our schools clean, effectively. This workshop addresses Domain 1issues.

SocialMedia in the Classroom

Monday and Thursday, May 20 and 23

4:30 to 7:30 both days

6 PD or clock hours

NFHS Room TBA

Mark Aquino, presenter

This is a beginner’s course to give youdirect insight about technology and its use in and out of the classroom.Virtual classrooms, Google, EBay, teacher web sites, Wikipedia and otherresources on the internet will be discussed and explained. Finally understandthe necessity of texting and how to decipher "text" jargon beyondjust 'LOL" and "BRB". This course will give you great ideas andresources to implement technology directly in to your lessons as well as ideasof utilizing technology. This workshop addresses Domains 1 and 3 content.

Understandingand Preventing Bullying

Wednesday, May29

4:15 to 7:15

3 PD or clockhours

NFHS Room TBA

Gail Upton,presenter

With theimplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act, it is essential thateducators understand the dynamics of bullying and our obligation to ourstudents and the law.  This workshop willaddress the goal of the DAFS Act, different forms of bullying, and thedifferent roles individuals play in the process. We will also examineprevention strategies that can be incorporated into the classroom.  This workshop addresses Domain 2 APPR content.

Web 2.0 for Common Core Learning

Tuesday, May 28and Thursday, May 30

3:30 to 6:30both days

6 PD or clockhours

NFHS Room TBA

Brian Scully,presenter

Explore a variety of Web 2.0 technologiesthat support student learning in the context of the CCLS; share your ideasabout how tools can be used; and collaborate with your colleagues. Thisworkshop supports Domains 1 and 3 content as well as Common Core curriculum.

Danielson’s Domain 4 ProfessionalResponsibilities

Thursday, May30

3:30 to 6:30

3 PD or clockhours

NFHS TRC

SusanRhodenizer, facilitator

Thisworkshop will explore Domain 4 of Danielson's Framework for Teaching andexamine the six components of Professional Responsibilities. We will review therubrics, discuss the implications for participants, engage in someself-reflection/self-assessment and discuss how to present the evidence forAPPR evaluation as this domain is not addressed in the formal observationprocess. Materials will be shared from the ASCD book, Implementing theFramework for Teaching in Enhancing Professional Practice. Templates forcollecting evidence are shared in this workshop, but the best part is thediscussion with colleagues.

Technology StudyGroups

Elementary CyberCafes with Marie Bieksza

5/15 – Abate

5/22 – Cataract

5/29 – 79^th

6/4 – GJ Mann

6/12 – Niagara Street

Webinars

Sundays

Thursdays