2018 Summer Offerings

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1	revised 6-25-18 mh	2018 Summer PD Offerings
2	CATEGORY/CONTENT	TITLE	OVERVIEW	PRESENTER	DATE of Offering (Link to Registration Page)	FEES	NOTES
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4	INSTRUCTIONAL
5		Building Your Toolkit for Instructional Coaching and Mentoring	In this session, mentors, teacher leaders, instructional facilitators, and building level leaders will learn the basics of coaching and mentoring educators for positive school transformation. Strategies will go beyond just direct conversations and will include tools for teacher-led, student-centered coaching. We will focus on the framework set forth in Elena Aguilar's book The Art of Coaching and Laura Lipton's and Bruce Wellman's book Mentoring Matters. Participants will receive school-based support throughout the school year.	Cayce Neal & Jigish Patel	July 23	$15
6		EoE: Student-Inspired Instruction	Putting students front and center! Find new and easy ways to gather student information, design lessons relevant to student needs/interests, and allow students to create questions, challenges or even assessments! Explore grouping and collaboration techniques that promote all the above. For middle and secondary teachers. Will meet in a computer lab, but you may also bring a device.	Paula Mooty	July 9	$30
7		Working with Children in the Crisis of Poverty	Although the rest of the state sees only the wealth in NWA, we, as educators, understand that we actually have more children living in poverty and more homeless children in this corner of the state than any other region. This interactive workshop will lead the participants through a collaborative look at how we cam make a difference for people who are fighting poverty, how we can make a real difference for the children and families who we serve through the work of Dr. Donna Beegle Using research-based theory and practice, this institute is intended for professionals who work directly with people living in poverty and will provide them with invaluable tools to take back to their schools to increase success outcomes in their classrooms.	Marcia Sanders	June 25	$30
8		Working with Children in the Crisis of Poverty	Although the rest of the state sees only the wealth in NWA, we, as educators, understand that we actually have more children living in poverty and more homeless children in this corner of the state than any other region. This interactive workshop will lead the participants through a collaborative look at how we cam make a difference for people who are fighting poverty, how we can make a real difference for the children and families who we serve through the work of Dr. Donna Beegle Using research-based theory and practice, this institute is intended for professionals who work directly with people living in poverty and will provide them with invaluable tools to take back to their schools to increase success outcomes in their classrooms.	Marcia Sanders	July 25	$30 REPEAT
9		Inclusion Infusion - Middle Level	This interactive session will provide teachers with tools and techniques to facilitate learning for 6th - 8th grade students who display challenging behaviors which interfere with quality instruction for all students. These students could include those with learning disabilities, Autism, other disabilities, or typical students who have yet to be identified. Presenters have general education and special education experience as well as co-teaching experience. Lunch is included. EoE refers to Educators of Excellence and indicates that the session will be led by current NWA educators.	Angie Bassett & Stephanie Miles	June 29	$30
10		Inclusion Infusion - Lower Grade Level	This interactive session will provide teachers with tools and techniques to facilitate learning for 3rd - 5th grade students who display challenging behaviors which interfere with quality instruction for all students. These students could include those with learning disabilities, Autism, or other disabilities, or typical students who have yet to be identified. Presenters have general education and special education experience as well as co-teaching experience. Lunch is included. EoE refers to Educators of Excellence and indicates that the session will be led by current NWA educators.	Angie Bassett & Stephanie Miles	June 15	$30
11		Introduction to DOK	Participants will be introduced to Depth of Knowledge, the language of DOK, the difference between Blooms and DOK, the different DOK levels with examples, and practice evaluating tasks to determine DOK levels. Participants will also be shown how DOK relates to the ACT Aspire assessment and assessment task items.	ADE	June 19	3 hour am only
12		DOK Practice with the Formative Assessment Process	Participants will continue to develop general knowledge and understanding of DOK levels as well as the formative assessment process. This will enable educators to use the formative assessment process to identify, create, and assess objectives, tasks, and questions for each DOK level.	ADE	June 19	3 hour pm only
13		EoE: Problem and Project Based Learning	PBL, what does it mean? Explore differences between the project vs problem based learning, each providing authentic and real-world learning opportunties for students. Walk through the steps of each, simulating student investigative/assessment process. Works well with units or large project ideas! For middle or secondary teachers. Will meet in a computer lab, but you may also bring a device.	Paula Mooty	July 10	$30
14		Knowledge of Classroom Culture	"Whether we plan it or not, culture will happen. Why not create the culture we want?" Carmine Gallo - The Storyteller’s Secret Together we will analyze the behind the scene steps of teachers who have created a culture of learning that resulted in vibrant, student led classrooms. We will construct a plan for how you can establish a classroom culture in which students learn to communicate, work collaboratively, and have empathy for others. We will focus on Domains 2 & 3 from the AR TESS Framework for Teaching rubric looking closely at what it takes to be a distinguished teacher.	Rea Smith & Brook Bradley	July 30-31	$80
15		EOE: Standards-based Instruction & Grading	In this workshop, we will present the inspiration and philosophy behind standards-based curriculum and grading practices and discuss how it all fits together in terms of PLCs, essential skills, common assessments/data, and RTI. We will analyze the Arkansas Frameworks to identify individual skills and logical skill groups and then discuss assessments and the assessment cycle. Teachers will have time to ask questions regarding different standards-based grading approaches to assessment.	Heather Hooks & Julie Griggs	June 11	$15 for 3 hour am only
16		EoE: Supporting Student Engagement in the Elementary Classroom	In today’s busy and ever-changing world, it can be hard to keep our students engaged in the classroom setting! Come learn more ways to promote and strengthen student engagement and student discussions in your classroom.	Corrie Tucker	June 18	$15 for 3 hour am only
17		Classroom Management	Teachers will learn how to create a foundation for an effective and successful classroom through classroom management. Participants will examine the characteristics of effective teachers, analyze teacher behaviors that produce student learning, compare discipline with classroom management, and leave the workshop with procedures that build a culture of respect and rapport to begin the new school year. Strategies learned in this session will assist teachers in building evidence and gathering artifacts for TESS: Domain 2. The presenter co-authored The Classroom Management Book with Drs. Harry and Rosemary Wong and will include tips from the book in this session.	Oretha Ferguson	July 10	$35
18		The LINCs Vocabulary Strategy (Strategic Instruction Model)	Participants will use the LINCS strategy to (a) increase students' ability to independently learn key vocabulary, (b) provide students with a sense of empowerment or control over their learning, and (c) promote students' motivation about learning new strategies. *All participants will be provided with a LINCS Vocabulary Strategy guidebook.	Lisa Coats	July 18	$15
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20	Required in 2018-19 : PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
21		Parent University: Empowering Families	Practicing administrators from Jones Elementary will give a dynamic parent involvement process that includes 8 sectors of a community: power, enlightenment, wealth/povery, well-being, skill, affection, respect, and rectitude. The process includes weekly courses that are responsive to the needs of their parents and their community partners teach the classes. Meets the required 2 hour training for 2018-2019 for Parental Involvement-	Melissa Fink & Christy Norwood	July 18	$10- 3 hour am only
22		Parent Involvement	Join GT Specialist Dustin Seaton talk about best practices and strategies for communicating and engaging with parents in your school and classrooms. He'll share ideas for tech-savvy approaches while also telling stories of experiences he has used in engaging parents effectively and efficiently as collaborative partners in and outside of school. This class meets the 2 hr. Parent Involvement requirement	Dustin Seaton	July 23	$10- 3 hour am only
23		Parent Involvement	Participants engaging in this session will be able to: • Discuss factors that contribute to low family involvement using a Multi Systemic Therapy “Fit Circle” in order to see the roots of this problem and to prioritize individualized action steps • Identify at least one best practice, after reviewing several, to try to increase family engagement • Be able to apply Crucial Conversation® skills to real life, school challenges to increase respectful, candid dialogue • Be familiar with the differences between basic, growth, and optional privileges in order to empower parents/guardians to consider a rule for classroom/school behavior and an at-home consequence	Jennifer Coldiron & Zachary Austin-OGC	June 13	$15 (pm)
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25	ADMINISTRATORS
26		So Much Data…What's Next? Principals' PLC: Leadership Quest	Principals and Assistant Principals are invited to join in the journey to increase leadership. The three sessions will focus on "In the Pursuit of Teacher Excellence". This third session will examine using data and information wisely to enhance shared accountability for student learning. Conversations will include: becoming data literate; assessing student growth fomatively; differentiating instruction; enhancing a system of RTI; using data for instructional decision-making. Come join leaders Laura Quillen, Principal of Reagan Elementary in Rogers and Courtney Jones, Principal of Lincoln High School, as they lead this exciting PLC for Administrators during the coming year. LUNCH is included	Courtney Jones & Laura Quillen	June 1	Lunch is provided for free for participants
27		Addressing Behavior with Students Receiving Special Education: Avoiding Due Process Disputes	This training is geared for building level administrators, but we welcome any educator in the general education or special education settings. As a great many due process hearings and state complaints include a behavioral component, this training will provide information on behavior and discipline for students in the special education population, procedures necessary to better address and document behavior, as well as some examples of past complaint and due process hearing findings. The training will provide an opportunity to collaborate while looking at examples of student discipline situations that commonly occur, and how the school administration, and the IEP team, might address the scenarios to give the best opportunity for avoiding escalation of the issue, or how to best proceed if a situation has escalated into a more intense level in the dispute resolution process.	Jared Hogue	June 18	$15
28		Essentials 2-Defining Behavior	This 6 hour training is fundamental to the understanding and implementation of successful data collection and behavior change. The information is derived from nearly 50 years of research on individuals with problem behavior and is based on research in Applied Behavior Analysis. Just as teachers must define the skills and knowledge they teach in academic areas, they must identify the behaviors and expectations they hold for students. When students do not meet those expectations, teachers need to know how to identify behavior and define behaviors in order to address the reduction or elimination of target behaviors and increase of replacement behaviors. Defining behavior in measurable and observation terms is a prerequisite for measuring behavior and changing behavior. Defining the Target Behavior is one of four Essential Skills Trainings that are beneficial to attend prior to any of the Tier 2 trainings being provided throughout the school year. The Essentials will be required in 2018-19 for the development of school district teams that will receive in depth training and coaching toward building local capacity.	Mary Ann Mcintyre & Sheryl Hahn	June 19	$15
29		Tier 1 Annunal Update (CASBO Class SF 401A)	Tier 1 Annual Update (CASBO Class SF 401A)- A two-hour annual financial update is required by A.. A. 6-20-2204 for superintendents, educational coopertive directors, open enrollement charter school directors, and school district business managers. This session counts as the two hour elective for the CASBO certification program. This trianing can also be used to meet the required Tier 2 trainig. Tier 2 training is required for all district employees who are involved in the process of recording and/or reporting school or school district financial transactions.	Dr. Richard Abernathy	June 20	3 hrs. am only
30		An Attorney's Perspective: 504 Plans and Special Education law	Join ADE Attorney Mary Claire Hyatt for the examination of 504 plans and special education law. How/where does dyslexia fit in? What about autism? Bring your questions and improve your knowledge of these essential topics as you join other participants in exploring the relationship between Section 504, Special Education and student success.	ADE Attorney Mary Claire Hyatt	July 27	3 hrs. pm only
31		TESS Recalibration/Updates	Administrators are invited to attend a professional development opportunity discussing the TESS revisions and framework/calibration. The session will review the use of EdReflect to support teacher instructional development, how to have a reflective planning conversation with teachers after observations, as well as end of the year Ed Reflect process. In addition, there will be time for individual questions and support as needed following the presentation.	Rocci Malone	July 23	3 hrs. am only (repeat from March 2018)
32		ADE-Intro to Data Homeschool	This session will provide technical assistance to Home School Contact(s)/Superintendents/Administrators/Administrative Specialists in the areas of processing and maintaining the Home School records, giving instruction to parents or guardians concerning the laws, rules, and regulations. Participants will be trained in the new home school data entry program. Each participant will need to bring their own laptop. The training will also include processing and maintaining home school records. The 2017-2018 Home School Laws, Rules & Regulations will be covered as well. There will also be a time for questions and answers after the training.	Trish Wilcox	August 6	3 hrs. am only
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34	NOVICE TEACHERS
35		Novice Teacher Conference	Novice teachers (1-3 yrs)-Private event: Invitation only Contact msanders@starfishnw.org	various	June 4-7	Novice teachers (1-3 yrs)-Private event: Invitation only Contact msanders@starfishnw.org
36		TESS Face-to-Face for New Teacher	This training meets the 3 hour requirements for new teachers and introduces them to Teacher Excellence Support System (TESS), the law behind its creation, the research upon which it is based, and the rubric by which all teachers will be evaluated this year. Instructor will lead new teachers into a deeper understanding of what will be expected of them and how they can use that information to improve their skills as a teacher and lead their students to greater academic achievement.	Marcia Sanders	July 26	3 hrs. am only
37		TESS Face-to-Face for New Teacher	This training meets the 3 hour requirements for new teachers and introduces them to Teacher Excellence Support System (TESS), the law behind its creation, the research upon which it is based, and the rubric by which all teachers will be evaluated this year. Instructor will lead new teachers into a deeper understanding of what will be expected of them and how they can use that information to improve their skills as a teacher and lead their students to greater academic achievement.	Marcia Sanders	July 30	3 hrs. am only	Repeat of July 26 session
38		TALENTS: Procedurally Speaking	Novice Teachers are invited to spend the afternoon learning why classroom procedures are essential to student learning and to avoiding major behavior challenges during the first year. Come learn some tried and tested methods to help your classroom run like a well-oiled machine and to avoid the pitfalls that beset too many first year teachers. Lunch is included for those who attended TESS Face to Face Training in the morning.	Marcia Sanders	July 26	3 hrs. pm only
39		TALENTS: Procedurally Speaking	Novice Teachers are invited to spend the afternoon learning why classroom procedures are essential to student learning and to avoiding major behavior challenges during the first year. Come learn some tried and tested methods to help your classroom run like a well-oiled machine and to avoid the pitfalls that beset too many first year teachers. Lunch is included for those who attended TESS Face to Face Training in the morning.	Marcia Sanders	July 30	3 hrs. pm only	Repeat of July 26 session
40		Building Your Toolkit for Instructional Coaching and Mentoring	In this session, mentors, teacher leaders, instructional facilitators, and building level leaders will learn the basics of coaching and mentoring educators for positive school transformation. Strategies will go beyond just direct conversations and will include tools for teacher-led, student-centered coaching. We will focus on the framework set forth in Elena Aguilar's book The Art of Coaching and Laura Lipton's and Bruce Wellman's book Mentoring Matters. Participants will receive school-based support throughout the school year.	Cayce Neal & Jigish Patel	July 23	$15
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42	COMPUTER SCIENCE
43		Computer Science in K-8 Classroom Day 1	Are you interested in experiencing codable toys? Do you want to learn about unplugged activities to help you meet computer science standards? This training is for team leaders, content leaders, or teachers interested in additional knowledge and application of ways to embed computer science within their current curriculum. During this training, we will focus on grade level cross-curricular examples and activities with take-home resources. Please bring your own device. Note: Computer Science in the K-8 Classroom Days 1 & 2 do not count towards the 5 days needed for the K-8 Lead Teacher Training and Stipend Program.	AR CS Specialists	June 4
44		Computer Science in K-8 Classroom Day 2	Are you interested in online coding tools? Would you like more hands-on experiences for you to take back to your classroom? What is binary and where does it fit? This training is an extension of the Embedding the K-8 Computer Science Standards Across Content Areas Day 1 and will focus on more complex classroom examples. You must complete Day 1 before taking this session. Please bring your own device. Note: Computer Science in the K-8 Classroom Days 1 & 2 do not count towards the 5 days needed for the K-8 Lead Teacher Training and Stipend Program.	AR CS Specialists	June 5
45		High School Computer Science and Certification Preparation	This session is to prepare Arkansas educators planning to teach high school computer science and needing assistance passing the Computer Science Praxis Exam. Participants will cover changes in Arkansas 9-12 Computer Science course codes, 2018-2019 Computer Science Standards, Computer Science Fact Sheet, Curriculum Resources and Prep Material to be used for passing the Computer Science Praxis. Participants will need to spend time outside of the training prior to taking the Praxis Exam. A laptop is required for this session for all 5 days. Chromebooks and iPads are NOT sufficient. This class will be repeated on June 11-15, 2018	AR CS Specialists	June 4-8
46		Teaching the Coding Block for Grades 7 & 8 from a Project Based Approach	You’ve been asked to teach coding...now what? Are you interested in looking at multiple free online coding tools such as Micro:Bit, App Lab and Pencil Code that will allow you to teach the coding block from a project based approach? You will have the opportunity to leave this training with a plan to teach your class in an exciting and engaging manner. Intended for the teacher who will provide instruction in the 7-8 Coding block. Participants will explore the Arkansas Coding Block standards through a series of activities that can be used in classroom instruction. Instructional strategies and extension activities for those offering more than the 4-week requirement will be included. Participants need a computer/laptop that is not a tablet.	AR CS Specialists	June 6-7
47		High School Computer Science and Certification Preparation	This session is to prepare Arkansas educators planning to teach high school computer science and needing assistance passing the Computer Science Praxis Exam. Participants will cover changes in Arkansas 9-12 Computer Science course codes, 2018-2019 Computer Science Standards, Computer Science Fact Sheet, Curriculum Resources and Prep Material to be used for passing the Computer Science Praxis. Participants will need to spend time outside of the training prior to taking the Praxis Exam. A laptop is required for this session for all 5 days. Chromebooks and iPads are NOT sufficient. This is a repeat of the June 4-8 class.	AR CS Specialists	June 11-15		Repeat from June 4-8
48		Arkansas K-8 Lead Teacher Training and Stipend Program	Share your excitement and enthusiasm for computer science by being a lead teacher within your district. This five day (30 hours) professional development is mandatory for educators interested in the Arkansas Department of Education K-8 Lead Teacher Training and Stipend program. Spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Participants will not be eligible for any stipends unless they complete all five days. Participants will receive training on the K-8 computer science embedded standards, methods, materials, and best practices on how to share this knowledge with other K-8 educators working to embed the computer science standards across other content areas. Specifics regarding the available stipends and requirements necessary to be eligible for the stipends can be found at http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=3443. Each Arkansas educator is only eligible for this stipend program once.	AR CS Specialists	July 16-20
49		Would you like some pi with that?: An Introduction to RaspberryPi	This workshop will focus on how to intergrate a cheap computer called RaspberryPi into computer science curriculum. This training will teach the participants how to use the R-Pi for digital computing (drawing and making games on screen) and physical computing (working with LEDs and buttons). Lunch will be provided. Participants need to bring the followings: a mouse (USB), a keyboard (USB), and an old computer monitor.	AR CS Specialists	August 1
50		Supporting High School Science with Arduinos	Want to make your science classroom even more engaging, hands-on, and project-based? Come learn how your students can use Arduinos to apply science content to real-world problems and create innovative solutions. Not only will you leave confident in how to use the Arduino in your classroom, but you will also leave with lessons that you can immediately implement (with the support of specialists throughout the year as you need it). There will also be an option to purchase the equipment for your classroom. Participants will need to bring a laptop (ipad, chromebook will not be sufficient).	AR CS Specialists	August 2
51		Advanced Java Programming	This 3-day workshop is for those who hold the 528 Computer Science Teacher Certification and have a fundamental understanding of computer programming. Participants will be introduced to the syntax of the Java language and libraries relevant to the Arkansas CS standards, including string manipulation, file input/output, and object-oriented programming. Participants should bring a laptop computer and the credentials needed to install software. Successful completion of all three days of this training qualifies a teacher for the Advanced Training Stipends announced at https://goo.gl/mLu4dX	AR CS Specialists	June 27-29
52		Microbits in the Physical Science and Physics Classrooms	Macrofun with Microbits--combine elements of coding and electrical design to create circuits, study conductivity, and much more! Participants will leave confident in using Microbits in their classroom, will have at least one lesson to use, and will have the support of specialists as they implement this technology throughout the year. Materials will be available for checkout or participants will have the option to purchase. Participants will need a laptop or chromebook for this session. (Ipads/cell phones will not be sufficient.)	Cayce Neal	June 22	$15
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54	MATH					CGI/ECM limited coverage under consortium
55		CGI Year 1, Days 1-4 - (Group E18)	CGI professional development is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach math for understanding by increasing teachers’ understanding of children’s mathematical thinking. The content focus is Operations and Algebraic Thinking and Number and Operations in Base Ten as described in the Kindergarten through Third Grade State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). Through a focus on children’s thinking, teachers improve their ability to facilitate the Standards for Mathematical Practice described in CCSSM. CGI PD develops teachers’ ability to use any curriculum to teach math for understanding. CGI year 1: 7 days consists of 4 days in the summer and 3 days in the school year.	Cheryl Scott	June 11-14	$425 cost
56		ECM Year 1 (2073) - Days 1-4 (Group A18)	Like CGI, Extending Children’s Mathematics (ECM) professional development is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach math for understanding by increasing teachers’ understanding of students’ mathematical thinking. The content focus is Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Number and Operations –Fractions, The Number System, and Expressions and Equations as described in the Third	Linda Jaslow	June 18-21	$425 cost
57		CGI Year 3, Days 1-3 - (Group J18)	CGI professional development is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach math for understanding by increasing teachers’ understanding of children’s mathematical thinking. The content focus is Operations and Algebraic Thinking and Number and Operations in Base Ten as described in the Kindergarten through Third Grade Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). Through a focus on children’s thinking, teachers improve their ability to facilitate the Standards for Mathematical Practice described in CCSSM. CGI PD develops teachers’ ability to use any curriculum to teach math for understanding. CGI year 3: 7 days consists of 3 days in the summer and 4 days in the school year.	Kendra Bookout & Leticia Greene	June 25-27	$425 cost
58		ECM Year 2 (2073) Days 1-4 - (Group B18)	Like CGI, Extending Children’s Mathematics (ECM) professional development is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach math for understanding by increasing teachers’ understanding of students’ mathematical thinking. The content focus is Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Number and Operations –Fractions, The Number System, and Expressions and Equations as described in the Third	Linda Jaslow	June 25-28	$425 cost
59		Quantitative Literacy	Get to know the new math course - Quantitative Literacy. This course addresses personal and business finance as well as modeling, numerical reasoning, statistics, and probability. Spend time unraveling the standards and discovering how Quantitative Literacy is different from other math courses. Activities and resources will be shared. This is a Smart Core and 4th year math course. Questions regarding the mathematics courses may be directed to: Veronica.Hebard@arkansas.gov or 501-682-0488. This session is designed for teachers who have not yet attended training on Quantitative Literacy	Veronica Hebard	June 25	$15
60		CGI Year 2, Days 1-4 - (Group H18)	CGI professional development is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach math for understanding by increasing teachers’ understanding of children’s mathematical thinking. The content focus is Operations and Algebraic Thinking and Number and Operations in Base Ten as described in the Kindergarten through Third Grade State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). Through a focus on children’s thinking, teachers improve their ability to facilitate the Standards for Mathematical Practice described in CCSSM. CGI PD develops teachers’ ability to use any curriculum to teach math for understanding. CGI year 2: 6 days consists of 4 days in the summer and 2 days in the school year.	Stacie Mathis & Cheryl Scott	July 23-26	$425 cost
61		ECM Year 2, Days 1-4 - (Group C18)	Like CGI, Extending Children’s Mathematics (ECM) professional development is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach math for understanding by increasing teachers’ understanding of students’ mathematical thinking. The content focus is Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Number and Operations –Fractions, The Number System, and Expressions and Equations as described in the Third	Linda Jaslow	July 23-26	$425 cost
62		A Tool Kit to Teach Act 480!	This face-paced professional development will equip teachers to teach the new personal finance standards in Act 480 whether they are embedded into the revised Economics, Quantitative Literacy or Personal Finance courses or into another course for current grade 9 students. Teachers will leave with a toolkit of resources to use in the classroom without having to create or purchase them.	Economics AR	July 24	$15 for 3 hrs. am only
63		ECM Year 3, Days 1-3 - (Group D18)	Like CGI, Extending Children’s Mathematics (ECM) professional development is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach math for understanding by increasing teachers’ understanding of students’ mathematical thinking. The content focus is Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Number and Operations –Fractions, The Number System, and Expressions and Equations as described in the Third	Linda Jaslow	July 30, 31 & August 1	$425 cost
64		CGI Year 1, Days 1-4 - (Group F18)	CGI professional development is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach mathfor understanding by increasing teachers’ understanding of children’s mathematical thinking.The content focus is Operations and Algebraic Thinking and Number and Operations in Base Ten as described in the Kindergarten through Third Grade State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). Through a focus on children’s thinking, teachers improve their ability to facilitate the Standards for Mathematical Practice described in CCSSM. CGI PD develops teachers’ ability to use any curriculum to teach math for understanding. CGI year 1: 7 days consists of 4 days in the summer and 3 days in the school year.	Stacie Mathis	July 17-20	$425 cost
65		Arithmetic to Algebra	"We know that too many of our students leave our schools with a vision of mathematics as a set of unconnected and independent facts with no clear sense of how the ideas fit together…" Henry Kemper (Former NCTM President). Together we will explore mathematical connections that have the power to transform not only our students' understanding of mathematics, but also our own understanding of how mathematics works together. Connections will be made from previous learning of middle school students to knowledge on their mathematical horizon. Come join this exciting day in which participants learn how to help their students transition from arithmetic to algebra.	Rea Smith & Erin McCain	July 16	$15
66		Arithmetic to Algebra 3rd - 5th Grades	"We know that too many of our students leave our schools with a vision of mathematics as a set of unconnected and independent facts with no clear sense of how the ideas fit together…" Henry Kemper (Former NCTM President). Together we will explore mathematical connections that have the power to transform not only our students' understanding of mathematics, but also our own understanding of how mathematics works together. Connections will be made from previous learning of 3rd-5th grade students to knowledge on their mathematical horizon. Come join this exciting day and learn how to help build number sense in your students that will help them transition from arithmetic to algebra.	Rea Smith	June 29	$15
67		Young Children's Mathematics - A Blended Book Study	"Young Children's Mathematics, the newest addition to the CGI family of books, explores the development of the mathematical understanding in the youngest learners." Heinemann Publishing Company Preschool and Kindergarten teachers - this is just for you! This BLENDED course provides a summer face-to-face session as well as online follow-up experiences throughout the school year. The book: Young Children's Mathematics will be purchased for each participant. The cost for the book is included in the registration fee. Face-to-Face Session Date: 6/27/18 Time: 8:30-3:30 Location: NWAESC Cost: $40 – Book and lunch will be provided Online Follow-Up The ONLINE follow-up experiences will be self-paced and job embedded. Teachers will be engaging in common experiences with students and reflecting with the group online. The facilitator will share additional follow-up information during the face-to-face session. There will be no “meeting” for the follow-up. It is 100% online. Up to 12 hours of Professional Development credit will be awarded: • 6 hours for Face-to-Face Session • Up to 6 hours for Online Follow-Up based on participation	Rea Smith	June 27	$40
68		EoE: Teaching Math Vocabulary to ELLs	Current teachers will present several ideas on how to teach vocabulary in the secondary math setting. Topics include using word walls effectively (not your general, boring word wall), foldables, anchor charts, and more. We will also touch on how vocabulary affects test taking skills and emphasize some easy ways to modify a test for an ELL. We will use a PowerPoint to provide pictures and examples. We will have time for participants to ask questions (including about their specific vocab). Participants will be invited to brainstorm and make a vocabulary foldable using their vocabulary that they can use when they return to school in the fall.	Kimmery Kobe & Shelly Harris	July 24	$15 for 3 hrs. am only
69		Northwest Arkansas Math Conference 2018 - Arkansas Invitation	We are happy to announce the 2nd Northwest Arkansas Math Conference featuring nationally known keynote speakers Robert Kaplinsky and Tracy Zager! Join us for an exciting day at Fayetteville High School, focused on designing instruction for learning that lasts. This event will take place on June 14, 2018 at Fayetteville High School. Registration will begin at 7:15 am. The opening keynote will begin at 8:00 AM. Not only will participants enjoy keynotes and work sessions with Robert Kaplinsky and Tracy Zager, but also breakout sessions led by local mathematics educators. Go to bit.ly./2H3jPAA to see the schedule for the day. *If you are an employee of a district inside the Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative region, please do not use the above link to register. Contact your administrator or rea.smith@starfishnw.org for registration information.	Keynote: Robert Kaplinsky and Tracy Zager	June 14	$20/at Fayetteville High School location	Fayettville/Bentonville/Rogers/Springdale contact Rea Smith for registration
70		EOE: Developing Facts Fluency for Multiplication and Division	In this workshop, we will look at ways to engage students in developing facts fluency for multiplication and division. This will include examining ways to engage students in developing relational thinking while building a fact base. We will look at classroom practice, videos, interviews and video cases. We also will look at how to shift students from additive to multiplicative reasoning and the role notation and language plays in their development.	Linda Jaslow, Rea Smith & Nicole Harr	June 7-8	$50
71		Developing Support for ECM Graduates	This one-day seminar will provide support and networking for ECM year 3 graduates. This will include: extending teachers specialized content knowledge, collaborating using blogs for both teachers and students.	Linda Jaslow & Rea Smith	July 17	$15
72		Open Up Resources: IM 6-8 Math Curriculum and Instruction Training - Days 1 & 2	Are you looking for a new curriculum that meets the rigorous demands of our state standards and supports the Arkansas Department of Education’s vision to lead the nation in student-focused education? This training will introduce you to a NEW, FREE resource provided by Open Up Resources called Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math Curriculum (IM). This curriculum provides: • Vertical alignment information (K-HS) and differentiation strategies in the easy-to-follow teacher notes. • Student-friendly learning targets at the beginning and end of each lesson to encourage students to take ownership in their own learning. • Diagnostic and End-of-Unit Assessments, as well as Mid-Unit assessments for longer units. • Built-in support for English Learners and Students with Disabilities within each unit, rather than providing in supplemental materials. The initial three-day training is an opportunity to learn all the curriculum has to offer and the instructional strategies paired with it: Day 1: A Focus on the Resource - A Look at the Curriculum and its Coherence Day 2: A Focus on Pedagogy - Implementing the Curriculum Day 3: A Focus on YOU - Curriculum Deep Dive and Planning (Note that Day 3 will be a combined training at CMASE with other teachers joining us from the Guy Fenter and Harrison Cooperative areas.) The training continues with follow-up support during the school year to ease the transition from professional development to implementation in the classroom with real students. We will customize support for each school based on your expressed needs for your students. Participants will register for follow-up support separately. This curriculum offered by Open Up Resources is funded by a grant from the Gates Foundation. Curriculum for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 are being piloted FY19 and will be available FY20. Open Up Resources plans to provide K-Algebra 2 vertically aligned curriculum in the near future.	Linda Jaslow & Rea Smith	June 21	$30	Off site: CMASE
73		Open Up Resources: IM 6-8 Math Curriculum and Instruction Training - Day 3	re you looking for a new curriculum that meets the rigorous demands of our state standards and supports the Arkansas Department of Education’s vision to lead the nation in student-focused education? This training will introduce you to a NEW, FREE resource provided by Open Up Resources called Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math Curriculum (IM). This curriculum provides: • Vertical alignment information (K-HS) and differentiation strategies in the easy-to-follow teacher notes. • Student-friendly learning targets at the beginning and end of each lesson to encourage students to take ownership in their own learning. • Diagnostic and End-of-Unit Assessments, as well as Mid-Unit assessments for longer units. • Built-in support for English Learners and Students with Disabilities within each unit, rather than providing in supplemental materials. The initial three-day training is an opportunity to learn all the curriculum has to offer and the instructional strategies paired with it: Day 1: A Focus on the Resource - A Look at the Curriculum and its Coherence Day 2: A Focus on Pedagogy - Implementing the Curriculum Day 3: A Focus on YOU - Curriculum Deep Dive and Planning (Note that Day 3 will be a combined training at CMASE with other teachers joining us from the Guy Fenter and Harrison Cooperative areas.) The training continues with follow-up support during the school year to ease the transition from professional development to implementation in the classroom with real students. We will customize support for each school based on your expressed needs for your students. Participants will register for follow-up support separately.	June 21	$0	Off Site: CMASE and No lunch provided on Day 3
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76		ICE, ICE Baby! National School Library Standards	To learn the true meaning of “ICE Baby”, plan to attend the introduction to the new 2017 American Association of School Librarians’ National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians and School Libraries. This workshop, sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Education, will provide an overview of the three parts of the new AASL Standards Framework, and the three shared foundations. Participants will be given the opportunity to evaluate their school library program in accordance with the new AASL Standards Integrated Framework and set goals for improvement.	Ashley Cooksey	June 8	$15
77		ICE, ICE Baby! National School Library Standards	To learn the true meaning of “ICE Baby”, plan to attend the introduction to the new 2017 American Association of School Librarians’ National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians and School Libraries. This workshop, sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Education, will provide an overview of the three parts of the new AASL Standards Framework, and the three shared foundations. Participants will be given the opportunity to evaluate their school library program in accordance with the new AASL Standards Integrated Framework and set goals for improvement.	Ashley Cooksey	June 15	$15	REPEAT of June 8
78		Charlie Mae Simon	Overviews of the books nominated by the state reading committees for 2018-19. In this open discussion, attendees are invited to participate and share their observations and comments. This annual presentations has some history of the awards, key information on each book, general facts about each author, posters of the book covers suitable for display and the books will be available for hands on review.	Cora Ellsworth	July 17	3 hrs. am only
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81		Inclusion Infusion - Middle Level	This interactive session will provide teachers with tools and techniques to facilitate learning for 6th - 8th grade students who display challenging behaviors which interfere with quality instruction for all students. These students could include those with learning disabilities, Autism, other disabilities, or typical students who have yet to be identified. Presenters have general education and special education experience as well as co-teaching experience. Lunch is included. EoE refers to Educators of Excellence and indicates that the session will be led by current NWA educators	Angie Bassett & Stephanie Miles	June 29	$30
82		Inclusion Infusion - Lower Grade Level	This interactive session will provide teachers with tools and techniques to facilitate learning for 3rd - 5th grade students who display challenging behaviors which interfere with quality instruction for all students. These students could include those with learning disabilities, Autism, or other disabilities, or typical students who have yet to be identified. Presenters have general education and special education experience as well as co-teaching experience. Lunch is included. EoE refers to Educators of Excellence and indicates that the session will be led by current NWA educators.	Angie Bassett & Stephanie Miles	June 15	$30
83		Addressing Behavior with Students Receiving Special Education: Avoiding Due Process Disputes	This training is geared for building level administrators, but we welcome any educator in the general education or special education settings. As a great many due process hearings and state complaints include a behavioral component, this training will provide information on behavior and discipline for students in the special education population, procedures necessary to better address and document behavior, as well as some examples of past complaint and due process hearing findings. The training will provide an opportunity to collaborate while looking at examples of student discipline situations that commonly occur, and how the school administration, and the IEP team, might address the scenarios to give the best opportunity for avoiding escalation of the issue, or how to best proceed if a situation has escalated into a more intense level in the dispute resolution process.	Jared Hogue	June 18	$15
84		Special Education Updates	The ADE Special Education Unit will provide information regarding general and alternate statewide assessment, effective classroom practices, and updates from the ADE Special Education Unit. Training resources will be available at Tinyurl.com/SpEd2018. Questions regarding this session may be emailed to Robin Stripling at Robin.Stripling@arkansas.gov.	Robin Stripling	June 20	3 hrs. am only
85		IEP Goals and Progress Monitoring	The ADE Special Education Unit will provide information regarding goal development and progress specifically related to current instructional practices for math, science, and linking to assessment decisions. Questions regarding this session may be emailed to Angel Moran at Angel.Moran@arkansas.gov.	Angel Moran	June 20	3 hrs. pm only
86		Special Education Finance	A Review of Special Education Finance for the 2018-19 fiscal year including: Maintenance of Effort, allowable MOE exceptions, Excess Cost, amendments, Requests to purchase equipment, buses or construction, preliminary and final allocation budgets, Medicaid budget and State Match items, commonly used SPED codes, a review of the SPED Finance webpage and available training materials.	Camile Wyllia & Chris Foley	July 19	3 hrs. am only
87		Using Emojis to Enhance Classroom Learning	Your students already love using emojis in their communication, so why not use them to enhance classroom learning? Learn creative ways to use emojis and Google to motivate your students to read, write and participate. Attendees will learn how emojis can inspire learning and creativity in ways that include technology through STEAM experiences, exit slips, Google templates, math, reading, self-assessment, formative assessment, anchor charts, science, printables, templates, writing prompts, ESL, critical thinking skills, differentiated activities, classroom management, Chrome Extensions and more. Workshop is great for all learners, reluctant learners, gifted and special education as well.	Karen Brown	July 9	$30
88		Google (Forms) for Special Education Teachers and IEP Teams	Imagine a simpler way of progress monitoring and being able to use your time more effectively! This fast-paced, presentation highlights Google Tools and Apps that can be used to collaborate, collect data and communicate with students, related service professionals and parents. It is jam-packed with free resources and 50+ Google templates for Special Education and classroom use that are ready for immediate implementation as well as time-saving Google Add-ons and Extensions. With Google tools, attendees will learn more about data and assessment, self-grading tests, surveys, progress monitoring and tracking, collecting data for IEP development and data analysis, Exit Tickets, progress notes, student observations, caseload management, lesson planning, IEP dates, evaluation timelines and more! This workshop will focus on Google Forms and Google Docs but will provide examples of other Google Tools as well.	Karen Brown	July 16	$30
89		Dynamic Learning Maps Testing	Dynamic Learning Maps & ADE will offer a one day training for SpEd teachers on the DLM ELA, MATH, & SCIENCE tests for 2018-2019 school year. Training will focus on the DLM testing structure, administration, teaching tips, & resources. This testing system replaces the MSSA and Alternate Portfolio Science testing. Audience is any Special Education teacher & LEA involved in alternate assessments.	Ann Finch	June 11	$15
90		Essentials 2-Defining Behavior	This 6 hour training is fundamental to the understanding and implementation of successful data collection and behavior change. The information is derived from nearly 50 years of research on individuals with problem behavior and is based on research in Applied Behavior Analysis. Just as teachers must define the skills and knowledge they teach in academic areas, they must identify the behaviors and expectations they hold for students. When students do not meet those expectations, teachers need to know how to identify behavior and define behaviors in order to address the reduction or elimination of target behaviors and increase of replacement behaviors. Defining behavior in measurable and observation terms is a prerequisite for measuring behavior and changing behavior. Defining the Target Behavior is one of four Essential Skills Trainings that are beneficial to attend prior to any of the Tier 2 trainings being provided throughout the school year. The Essentials will be required in 2018-19 for the development of school district teams that will receive in depth training and coaching toward building local capacity. Participant Instructions: 1. Download all materials and keep them in the order of the download. 2. Bring the printed materials with you to training. 3. Bring your computer.	Mary Ann Mcintyre & Sheryl Hahn	June 19	$15
91		An Attorney's Perspective: 504 Plans and Special Education law	Join ADE Attorney Mary Claire Hyatt for the examination of 504 plans and special education law. How/where does dyslexia fit in? What about autism? Bring your questions and improve your knowledge of these essential topics as you join other participants in exploring the relationship between Section 504, Special Education and student success.	ADE Attorney Mary Claire Hyatt	July 27	3 hrs. pm only
92		Transition Toolkit Training	This workshop will review the required components of transition and how the Indicator 13 checklist can help in meeting those requirements. A new rubric developed by Arkansas Transition Services that can help districts understand the components of the transition plan and I-13 checklist and their level of compliance will be shared in a hands-on activity. The second part of the workshop will focus more on assessment tools, resources, and how to apply those to an actual transition plan for your student. Participants will actively learn and walk away with valuable resources.	Paul Johnston	July 16	$15
93		Evidence-based Practices for Post-School Success	There are many factors that contribute to a student’s success once they leave high school. This workshop will present those predictors and provide a tool for participants to assess if those predictors are offered in their school (or how it might be possible to offer them). The presenter will share evidence-based practices in a variety of areas that correlate with those predictors and that attendees can use when they go back to the classroom. Sample videos of some practices will be shown. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a team of two or more for more effective use of tools within the training.	Paul Johnston	July 17	$15
94		Executive Functions: Using Language to Think	This workshop, based on training and text by Jill Fahy, CCC-SLP, is designed to explain Executive Function (EF) skills and the difficulties that can occur when development is delayed or when deficits are present as a result of language disorder and/or brain njury. Topics include the underlying cognitive foundation for and components ofexecutive function, associated impairments, basic anatomy and physiology, normal development, the role of language as it mediates EF development and behaviors, formal and informal assessment options, intervention concepts, and treatment strategies that target specific areas of EF deficit. Session materials will be available online by the end of March (for participants to download and/or print prior to attending the session) via Shelly’s Communication Board (go to Announcements). Participants may also want to bring a laptop, tablet, and/or smart phone.This training is designed for SLPs who work in schools with students who are attempting to meet the CCSS in ELA. General and special education teachers, psychological examiners, supervisors, support staff, and any personnel who address language in coordination with SLPs may also benefit.	Shelly Wier	June 28	$15	This training is designed for SLPs who work in schools with students who are attempting to meet the CCSS in ELA. General and special education teachers, psychological examiners, supervisors, support staff, and any personnel who address language in coordination with SLPs may also benefit.
95		CHAMPS: Classwide Positive Behavior Support (PBS)	All teachers want their students to be orderly, responsive, engaged, and motivated. According to the most current research on teacher effectiveness, putting a successful behavior management system in place is a sure way of achieving these goals. Safe & Civil Schools can help you get there! Each Participant will receive a copy of the CHAMPS book. Professional development in the CHAMPS program over the course of one year will help teachers in schools throughout the district improve classroom behavior (on-task, work completion, cooperation), establish clear classroom behavior expectations with logical and fair responses to misbehavior, motivate students to put forth their best efforts (perseverance, pride in work), reduce misbehavior, increase academic engagement, resulting in improved test scores, spend less time disciplining students and more time teaching them, teach students to behave respectfully and to value diversity. Lunch is included.	TBD	June 11	$15 Lunch included
96		Library Media Specialist Roundtable	During this session Library Media Specialists will be given time to discuss and plan for the upcoming school year. During the second part of this session, break out time allows focus on elementary and secondary related topics.	Janna Sharp & Faith Hendricks	August 2	12:30-3:30	3 hour pm only
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99		Designing and Creating Collaborative Common Assessments and Meaurement Tools	This 3 day workshop is designed for teams to design one comprehensive, balanced common assessment system (formative and summative assessments) for an upcoming unit of study. Periodic instruction will be provided by an outside expert to lead the teams through the entire process. Please plan to attend as a team and bring the relevant resources (standards, curriculum, past assessment(s), etc.) for the unit (Note: depending on the work involved, time may permit for more than one unit design, so plan to come with resources for a possible second option). It’s helpful to select the unit of study that is most challenging or most in need of refreshing / improving for the upcoming year. Quality criteria, templates, protocols, and professional feedback will be provided to support the team’s designing efforts. The three days will cover the full range of topics from selecting the appropriate assessment method, designing the assessments, creating the appropriate attending tools (rubrics and scales, student tracking forms, etc.) to incorporating tools for student involvement in the assessment process. The session is designed to include large group instruction, small breakouts for specific requests, team work time, and sharing/feedback opportunities. Come with your team and leave with a plan! Collaborative Teams are encouraged to attend together.	Cassandra Erkens-Solution Tree	June 6, 7, 8	$50 for 3 days {TEAMS with Admin}
100		Dynamic Learning Maps Testing	Dynamic Learning Maps & ADE will offer a one day training for SpEd teachers on the DLM ELA, MATH, & SCIENCE tests for 2018-2019 school year. Training will focus on the DLM testing structure, administration, teaching tips, & resources. This testing system replaces the MSSA and Alternate Portfolio Science testing. Audience is any Special Education teacher & LEA involved in alternate assessments.	Ann Finch	June 11	$15