Professional Learning Strands - 1st Semester 2024

In order to receive professional development hours for our PD sessions, you must submit this evaluation form.  The evaluation form must be turned in no later than Thursday, September 12th at 4pm.  Late submissions will not receive professional development hours.  The evaluation form will open at 3:00pm on Wednesday, September 11th.

 

LINK TO EVALUATION 

	Audience	Facilitator(s)	Description	PD Credit	Location
Literacy Plan	PreK-2 teachers	Joy Kamp	Joy returns to Coal City to help teachers understand and apply the Illinois Literacy Plan in the classroom. These sessions will focus on understanding the plan, auditing where we stand, and providing you with strategies aligned with best practices in the ELA classroom.	1 hour	210
Literacy Plan	3-5 teachers	Joy Kamp	Joy returns to Coal City to help teachers understand and apply the Illinois Literacy Plan in the classroom. These sessions will focus on understanding the plan, auditing where we stand, and providing you with strategies aligned with best practices in the ELA classroom.	1 hour	210
AI in the Classroom - Beginners	All	Matt Sherrill	Matt Sherrill, from the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, will continue discussing using AI in the classroom. Matt will discuss the risks, benefits, and how to use responsibly in the classroom. Sessions will be divided into beginner-level and those with some experience with AI.	1 hour	Chorus Room
AI in the Classroom - Advanced	All	Matt Sherrill	Matt Sherrill, from the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, will continue discussing using AI in the classroom. Matt will discuss the risks, benefits, and how to use responsibly in the classroom. Sessions will be divided into beginner-level and those with some experience with AI.	1 hour	Chorus Room
New Teacher Evaluation	New Teachers and Teachers that would like a refresher	John Randich and more	2 sessions - John Randich will present sessions 1 and 3 on the evaluation process. He will dive into Domains 1, 2, and 3, helping you understand their components and what they look like in the classroom. He will also provide information on artifacts for Domain 1 and 4.	1 hour	209
6-12 Social Studies Resource Training	6-12 SS Teachers	David Sinkular	SS teachers will receive training on the use and benefits of the various new programs for the SS department.	1 hour	505
K-5 Social Studies Resource Training	K-5 SS Teachers	Tiffany Stewart	SS teachers will receive training on the use and benefits of the various new programs for the SS department.	1 hour	502
Connections Before Curriculum	All	Jill Sorensen-Davis	Your classroom environment can allow students to thrive. In this workshop teachers will first survey their social emotional readiness and then look at what small changes they can make in their lessons and classroom to promote a positive environment.	1 hour	511
Engagement in any Setting	All	Thomas Davis	There has never been a more pivotal time to engage our students to learn in any setting.  This workshop will address psychological and practical engagement techniques that truly work in any setting.  A primary focus will be addressing CASEL’s (Identity, Agency, and Belonging) in relation to the engagement of our students.  Other points of emphasis in this seminar include but are not limited to; the importance of what the students want, (Gen Z, Alpha Generation) emphasis on a Growth Mindset, effects of societal conditions, empathy, shifts of power, making learning interesting, gamification, whole brain teaching, knowing your audiences, and more.	1 hour	212
Fastbridge Training	All	Fastbridge	This three session strand will focus on getting to know Fastbridge, early reading, and early mathematics. If you would like to learn more about this program, attend this strand. Limited to the first 30 people.	1 hour	409
Self Awareness for Teacher Wellness	All	Valerie Butron	Valerie will be back to Coal City to assist us in finding ways to become more self aware in order to improve our wellness.	1 hour	500
PreK on My Way	PreK-2 teachers	Various	PreK teachers will get training on the new program, PreK on My Way.	1 hour	408
ELL for Teachers	Teachers with ELL Students	Art Stafford	This session will be for all teachers who currently have an ELL in their classroom. It will be a collaborative session focused on strategies to assist you with the learning in your classroom. Be prepared to share your successes and questions.	1 hour	509
Fine Arts Development	FA Teachers	Amy Siefken	Fine Arts teachers will be able to access learning specific to their teaching through the Art of Education, NAfME, and EdTA.	1 hour	211
World Language Resource Exploration	WL Teachers	Tyler Castle	During this session, World Language teachers will begin the process of exploring resources for the upcoming WL adoption cycle.	1 hour	504
ACT Prep for Math Teachers	HS Math	Matt Leman	During this session, Matt will lead teachers in learning more about Math ACT and creating ACT resources for students.	1 hour	512
ACT Prep for Science Teachers	HS Science	Jim Looper	Jim will lead science teachers in understanding the upcoming Science portion of the ACT exam.  Resources will be looked at to help student prep.	1 hour	501
Meaningful Math Instruction	K-5 Teachers	Jen Ness	During this session, Jen will explore Successmaker, whole group learning with reinforcement centers, and strategies for math instruction from NCTM.	1 hour	213
Aide Training Series	Classroom Aides	Various	These sessions will focus on the needs of classroom aides.  This strand will include HR, expectations, classroom management, and behaviors.	1 hour	502