Lawrence Public Schools

Teachers will learn to support growth over time with authentic assessments on Seesaw.

AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID's proven learning support structure for elementary through high school is known as WICOR. In this self-guided presentation you will be introduced to Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration Organization, and Reading (WICOR) teaching strategies that will scaffold learning, guide students to comprehend materials and concepts, and support articulation ideas at increasingly complex levels.

In these unusual times our emotions and frustrations can get the better of us.Teachers will learn how to regulate their emotions, thoughts and frustrations and learn strategies to teach students to self-regulate.

What is a "tough" kid? What factors cause our "tough" kids to misbehave? How can I utilize positive reinforcements to increase engagement and participation from my "tough" kids? In this session, you will learn some strategies that are easy to implement to help support your students.

How can I use number lines to help with rounding, estimating and place value? What are some easy, quick math websites and how do I use them to engage students in a 10-15 minute math talk virtually and/or in person to build strong mathematical practices in my classroom?

Wanting to put students' skills to the test? Having to differentiate for several different levels and locations of students? Have students who want to make a difference in our world? Project-Based Learning is perfect for keeping students engaged in rigorous and meaningful work! In this presentation the structure and guiding materials to begin implementing a PBL unit will be presented along with examples and probing questions to help you plan and execute a PBL unit in no time!

Attitudes, mindsets, and habits can influence responses, thinking, behavior, and feelings about others or certain situations. We all have an opportunity to grow and transform, but you have to “put your mask on first.” Join this self-guided learning opportunity to learn about how to incorporate mindfulness, self-care, and reflection into your personal practice and/or your classroom. You will have an opportunity to explore while having time to plan for implementation.

Learn about the instructional tools that ReadWorks provides to support student comprehension in person, remotely, small group or whole group. This free and research based resource can provide supplemental reading support to your classroom and students as we continue through this school year and beyond. Choose the path that works for you in this asynchronous PD whether you are new to ReadWorks, may be looking to review or want to try a new feature that you haven't yet!

What is standards based grading and how can I use this tool to help lessen my work load?

This is a space to discuss the process of identifying priority standards to assist students in understanding expected learning outcomes throughout the unit. Through the use of daily formatives concentrating on priority standards, we are not only going to focus in on what our students need to complete to be successful in your classroom, but also paint a crystal clear picture of what your students truly do and do not understand.

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What is Structured Literacy? How is it different than balanced literacy? How to get started; How to explicitly teach skills and support all learners

Formative feedback has one of the most powerful influences on achievement but in these unprecedented times finding the time can be a challenge. Join me on this asynchronous journey to learn how the utilization of exit ticket data can help you to identify your students’ more specific understandings and adjust future instruction to meet their needs.

SCARF is a social neuroscience based model introduced by Dr. David Rock in 2008. Applying it to education gives teachers another tool to achieve positive student outcomes. Think of the learning environment like a set of variables to test new approaches to motivate your scholars.

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