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School District of Washington
District Professional Learning
2025-26
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August 13 Choice Sessions
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Registration Link will be open from Aug. 4-11, 2025
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if you have questions relating to the sessions, please reach out to the presenter(s) or Dawn Campbell dawn.campbell@sdowmo.org
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TopicTarget AudienceDescriptionPresenterRoom
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Double Sessions (1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
(only sign up for the sessions in this time frame if they relate to your position)
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Art Student ShowcaseArt TeachersWe will discuss ways we can utilize the districts social media pages to showcase the great work our students are doing in class. We will also discuss other ways we can bring attention to the great things happening in our classrooms.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:15- 3:30)		D. Snider2401
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Learning LibrariansK-6 librariansK-6 library media specialists will collaborate together on lessons and activities for the coming year.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:15 - 3:30)		M. Prewitt2314
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GMAW ( Mig ) Welding Tips and Tricksfor teachers that teach welding to studentsHow to check the welder is set up correctly, safety protocols to follow, tips & trick for teaching students welding, etc. Including actual welding and bead assessment.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:15 - 3:30)		D. KemperAg/Shop
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Required MySci Science Resource TrainingK-2 Classroom
Teachers		Required resource training for K-2 regular classroom teachers
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:00 - 3:30)		Lauren2615
West Wing
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Required MySci Science Resource Training3-5 Classroom
Teachers		Required resource training for 3-5 regular classroom teachers
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:00 - 3:30)		AlexWHS
Library
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Required MySci Science Resource Training6-8
Classroom
Teachers		Required resource training for 6-8 regular classroom teachers
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:00 - 3:30)		Liz2224
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Required Pearson AP Physics TrainingAP PhysicsReqiured resource training for AP Physics teacher.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:00 - 3:30)		Virtual2318
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Required Cengage TrainingHS Bio & AP ChemRequired resource training for HS Biology (1-3:30) and AP Chemistry teachers (2-3:30)N. Macias2319
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Required Training: PT/PTAsPT/PTAs onlyThis is a required session for PT/PTAs to work through resources, based on their individual or group needs and interests.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:15 - 3:30)		N. Huber
C. Rodriguez		2612
West Wing
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Required Training: OTsOTs onlyThis is a required session for OTs to work through the online OT resource, based on their individual or group needs and interests.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:15 - 3:30)		J. Petty
A. Engemann		2723
West Wing
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Required Training: SLPsSLP Speech Path onlyThis is a required session for SLPs to work through the online Speech Therapy resource, based on their individual or group needs and interests.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:15 - 3:30)		M. Eckelkamp2726C
West Wing
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Required: New SpEd TeachersNew SpEd Teachers onlyThis is a required training for our NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS where they will be given their caseload information, learn how to retrieve goal progress information, and practice navigating the SpEd side of Lumen.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:15 - 3:30)		P. Kopmann
S. Salfrank		2716
West Wing
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Required Training: Returning SpEd ParasReturning SpEd Paras onlyThis is a required training for all returning special education paraprofessionals where we will go through the para handbook, talk about confidentiality, get a refresher on how to take data, and reexplain job duty expectations of the role.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:00 - 3:30)		J. Hummel
K. Fischer
D. Vogel
L. Gansmann
M. Kleepkamp		2601
West Wing
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Required: New SpEd ParasNew Paras onlyThis is a required training for all returning special education paraprofessionals where we will go through the para handbook, talk about confidentiality, get a refresher on how to take data, and reexplain job duty expectations of the role.
(Note: this cohort time will span from 1:00 - 3:30)		D. Vogel
K. Fischer
L. Gansmann
M. Kleekamp
J. Hummel		2620
West Wing
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Session 1 Choices (1:15 - 2:15 p.m.)
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Where the heck did I put that Google doc?All StaffWalk away from this session with tips to organize your Google Drive and collaborate more effectively. This session is for emerging learners. Bring your Chromebook!M. Ellis
N. Cabot		2519
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Build Strong Relationships With StudentsALL Certified StaffGet some ideas and share some of your own about how to build strong relationships with students as well as remind ourselves why this is important.S. Juengling2517
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Payroll 101 for Hourly StaffHourly StaffEver wonder what all those acronyms mean on your paystub? Ever wonder exactly what goes into calculating your paycheck amount? Ever wonder how the retirement contributions are calculated and why? What does "Years of Service" mean? After fielding many similar questions from employees over the past 4 years working in these payroll positions, Jodi and Benita from the Payroll office hope to shed some light on your burning questions.J. Howell
B. Rehmeier		2518
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Collaboration and Conflict Resolution- So Important AND So ChallengingALL Certified StaffIf, "Collaboration Takes Coordination," and, "You Say You Want A Resolution?," Then join us as we provide a bit of everything- evidence-based information and practices, opportunities to practice skills, and a chance to decrease our anxiety levels about these two topics. There will be movie clips, music, and puns. Oh my! Applicable to all staff members. K. Emmert
R. Busekrus		2326
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Blue Jays' Guide to AI: Practical Ways to Use AI as a TeacherALL Certified StaffThis session will cover practical ways any teacher can use AI as a personal assistant to save time and help plan engaging lessons. A tentative list of tools to be covered include: MagicSchool AI, ChatGPT, and NotebookLM.C. Nalik2514
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Intro to Access World News and America's Historical Newspapers7-12 SS & ELA teachersIn this session, you will be introduced to two new databases offered to staff through the WMS and WHS libraries. Learn how Access World News and America's Historical Newspapers can provide you and your students with access to primary source documents 24/7.V. Jankowski
A. Loesing		2322
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Co-Teaching Best PracticesCo-TeachersIn this session, we will discuss best co-teaching practices used by teachers in the SDOW. D. Gough
J. Jackson		2408
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Retro Report: Stories from History. Lessons for Today.7-12 Social Studies teachersRetro Report is an independent nonprofit newsroom creating documentary videos and classroom resources. Their 300+ videos and lessons connect the past to the present, fostering engagement and critical thinking skills. Familiarize yourself with their resources learn how to use them in your classroom during this session. A. Chaney2310
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Ideas to Engage Gifted LearnersAll Certified StaffAll students have the right to learn new things every day, but managing the range of academic levels within a classroom is a formidable task. Often, gifted or advanced learners may be underchallenged or understimulated. This can potentially lead to a host of behavior, confidence, and peer relationship struggles. So, how can you support these learners as an educator? Let’s take a look at a few teaching strategies and best practices!M. Bobo2516
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Lumen Performance Groups & Parent Square for coachesCoaches & SponsorsLearn how to create Performance Groups in Lumen to easily track the grades of your members. Then explore how to use Parent Square to communicate with parents. A. Schweissguth
C. Fisher		2405
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Intro to MagicSchoolai
(SDOW Paid Subscription)		All Certified StaffMagicSchool AI was created with teachers in mind. Discover how MagicSchool AI enhances instruction with tools tailored to simplify lesson planning, create engaging resources, and provide personalized learning experiences. Learn how this innovative technology can streamline your workflow, boost student engagement, and elevate the effectiveness of your teaching. D. Campbell2515
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The Anxious GenerationAll Certified StaffIn this presentation, I will summarize the findings of Dr. Johnathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation," an award-winning work of nonfiction that has directly influenced educational policy since it was written. R. Leatherman2402
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AI as a Thinking Partner: Developing an Inquiry MindsetAll Certified StaffAs educators, we much instruct our K12 students in age-appropriate AI Literacy. Rather than policing access to Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, we need to instruct students (and ourselves!) on proper LLM use, similar to how we first learned to use scientific calculators. In order to do this, we need classroom time to play with the frameworks and prompts that will not only assist our graduates outside of school, but that will also reingage our disconnected students who have come to see AI as an easy way to cheat through History and ELA class. When we stop presenting AI as a glorified vending machine of fictional information and instead present it as a Socratic Thinking Partner, we wil stop feeling the need to ban it from the classroom.H. Martin2401
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Session 2 Choices (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
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Where the heck did I put that Google doc?All StaffWalk away from this session with tips to organize your Google Drive and collaborate more effectively. This session is for emerging learners. Bring your Chromebook!M. Ellis
N. Cabot		2519
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Build Strong Relationships With StudentsALL Certified StaffGet some ideas and share some of your own about how to build strong relationships with students as well as remind ourselves why this is important.S. Juengling2517
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Payroll 101 for Salaried StaffSalaried StaffEver wonder what all those acronyms mean on your paystub? Ever wonder exactly what goes into calculating your paycheck amount? Ever wonder how the retirement contributions are calculated and why? What does "Years of Service" mean? After fielding many similar questions from employees over the past 4 years working in these payroll positions, Jodi and Benita from the Payroll office hope to shed some light on your burning questions.J. Howell
B. Rehmeier		2518
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Collaboration and Conflict Resolution- So Important AND So ChallengingALL Certified StaffIf, "Collaboration Takes Coordination," and, "You Say You Want A Resolution?," Then join us as we provide a bit of everything- evidence-based information and practices, opportunities to practice skills, and a chance to decrease our anxiety levels about these two topics. There will be movie clips, music, and puns. Oh my! Applicable to all staff members. K. Emmert
R. Busekrus		2326
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Blue Jays' Guide to AI: Practical Ways to Use AI as a TeacherALL Certified StaffThis session will cover practical ways any teacher can use AI as a personal assistant to save time and help plan engaging lessons. A tentative list of tools to be covered include: MagicSchool AI, ChatGPT, and NotebookLM.C. Nalik2514
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Intro to Access World News and America's Historical NewspapersSS, Science, ELA teachersIn this session, you will be introduced to two new databases offered to staff through the WMS and WHS libraries. Learn how Access World News and America's Historical Newspapers can provide you and your students with access to primary source documents 24/7.V. Jankowski
A. Loesing		2322
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Co-Teaching Best PracticesCo-TeachersIn this session, we will discuss best co-teaching practices used by teachers in the SDOW. D. Gough
J. Jackson		2408
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Parent Square for the ClassroomAll Certified StaffGain a understanding of how to best utilize Parent Square as a classroom teacher. C. Fischer2405
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Retro Report: Stories from History. Lessons for Today.Social Studies teachersRetro Report is an independent nonprofit newsroom creating documentary videos and classroom resources. Their 300+ videos and lessons connect the past to the present, fostering engagement and critical thinking skills. Familiarize yourself with their resources learn how to use them in your classroom during this session. A. Chaney2310
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Getting to Know Your Student Athlete Athletic CoachesIn this presentation, staff will discuss the student athlete handbook for all activities offered at WHS and WMS. Responsibilities of the student, guidelines for participation, citizenship guidelines, communication procedures, and MSHSAA eligibility standards will be a few of the topics discussed during this presentation. A. Fischer2516
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Intro to MagicSchoolai
(SDOW Paid Subscription)		All Certified StaffMagicSchool AI was created with teachers in mind. Discover how MagicSchool AI enhances instruction with tools tailored to simplify lesson planning, create engaging resources, and provide personalized learning experiences. Learn how this innovative technology can streamline your workflow, boost student engagement, and elevate the effectiveness of your teaching. A Schweissguth2515
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Deep Dive into KamiAll Certified StaffJoin us for an engaging webinar on advanced Kami features designed to enhance classroom learning! This session is perfect for educators familiar with Kami but open to all teachers interested in exploring its latest tools. We'll dive into new functionalities, including embedded AI tools, and demonstrate practical ways to use them with your students. Discover how to maximize student engagement and streamline your workflow with Kami’s innovative features. Come ready to explore and elevate your digital teaching toolkit!D. Campbell2401
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The Anxious GenerationAll Certified StaffIn this presentation, I will summarize the findings of Dr. Johnathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation," an award-winning work of nonfiction that has directly influenced educational policy since it was written. R. Leatherman2402
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