Join us for an introduction to our adult team TRAINING program which will include a dynamic warm up, mobility, full body functional strength training and metabolic conditioning. All levels and abilities are welcome and encouraged as we provide individual programming within the group setting.
Friday January 17, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm EST
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In this session we dig deep into Amplify. There will be a brief refresher on how to test using Amplify and then how to use that data to create small groups and get your hands on a lot of really good resources to meet individual students needs. We will then switch over to Orton Gillingham and review how to use assessments to group students and where to begin and how to incorporate the three part drill into everyday activities and some resources to help small groups thrive.
In this session you can learn the following: what is a BIP, how do BIPs work, who is in charge of a BIP, what do example BIPs look like, and gain confidence in writing and following BIPs.
Participants will gain practical strategies for using print and digital resources to build background knowledge effectively, focusing on inclusivity across all reading levels—from early readers to advanced learners. Learn ways in which the library's wide range of curated tools and resources can help educators create equitable learning opportunities and support differentiated instruction. Join us as we uncover the full potential of library resources in shaping informed, curious, and capable readers.
Discover practical strategies for using picture books more effectively with your emerging readers! We will share various resources you can easily incorporate into the classroom, and we’ll explore engaging ways to use fiction and nonfiction books to build vocabulary and spark learning in your young students.
Utilizing Canva to create anchor charts for the K-6 classroom. Teachers will have the opportunity to create their own anchor charts and leave with examples to use immediately in their classrooms.
Criminal gangs in our community. Gang identification and awareness training will focus on criminal gangs in Hamilton Ohio and Southwest Ohio. The training will cover topics such as the history of gangs in Hamilton, current active gangs in our community, identification of signs, symbols and colors, gangs in popular culture, and prosecution of gangs in Hamilton. Our goal is for those who attend this training to walk away with a better understanding of criminal gangs in our community and to be able to identify indicators of gang involvement or red flags that may be a security or safety threat to staff and students.
You've given DIBELS, now what? You will have a gold mine of fresh data coming in this month. This session will guide you through how to analyze and make instructional decisions. We will use reports to answer questions such as: Which students are growing? What are student strengths? What are their areas of need?
Get tips and tricks for how to thrive through the course of your day. Learn how to put the pressures of teaching to the side and focus on the positives in your life. Enjoy and be present in the moment, instead of just checking things off your list. Collaborate and share ideas to help prioritize what is most important to you.
Relieve your stress and make some music with drumming therapy! Learn the basics of playing the tubano (a type of drum) and have fun collaborating and making music with your colleagues. No musical or creative experience or skill is required!
Did you participat in the EL & ESL session during our virtual professional development on 11-5? We are happy to be bringing you part 2 of the EL & ESL session. In this session we will take a deep dive into a close reading and language dive and add scaffolds that will ensure our multilingual students are able to successfully access the curriculum. You will leave this session with a close read or language dive lesson to teach within the next two weeks to your class. We cannot wait to work with you all again!
Everyday Yoga Basics will be an accessible, trauma informed yoga class for all levels of mobility and experience. This practice could be enjoyed as a chair or mat practice per individual preference or need. Participants will be supported with instruction, props, options and choices throughout the practice .During this relaxing and informative exploration participants will be invited to use basic yogic practices and principles. Each person will be encouraged to come from where they are and through shape, breath and gaze flow into more stillness or movement to bring more steadiness and comfort to mind, body and spirit.
Financial Literacy teachers will be able to go through curriculum used and explore ways to engage with their students more on the subjects that are covered in class. We will also be looking at possible curriculum needs for the class.
Discover innovative tools and resources that spark creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, empowering students to thrive in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. We will be highlighting some STEAM materials received by Highland, Riverview, Crawford Woods and Bridgeport but can be related to many other STEAM Labs.
This session is HQPD for those who serve/teach gifted students. Administrator and Coaches are encouraged to attend as well as regular classroom teachers. What is Rigor in your instruction? How do I differentiate for gifted students? What are the differences with your high achieving students vs. gifted students? Attendees will leave with plenty of resources they can utilize in their classrooms the very next day! The potential of our students is endless!
In this interactive workshop, teachers will explore the potential of using scent as a powerful tool to help themselves manage their emotions and reduce stress throughout the school day. Participants will learn about the science behind how different scents impact the brain and influence mood and behavior. The session will cover practical strategies for incorporating scent-based practices into their classroom routines. By the end of the workshop, teachers will leave with a toolkit of scent-based techniques they can apply to foster a calm, positive learning environment that supports self-regulation and emotional well-being for themselves.
Chef Roger and Aisha will discuss various options for healthy snacking throughout the day. Benefits of different the options vs grabbing the candy bar out of the vending machine. They will demonstrate how to prepare a simple healthy snack and send everyone home with a sample and a few recipes.
Don't have time to read and implement Unlocking Multilingual Learners Potential? This session will share the ideas presented by the authors Diane Staehr Fenner, Sydney Snyder, and Meghan Gregoire-Smith. I will share their "dynamic, research-backed strategies that every educator of multilingual learners (MLs) can add to their repertoire. Including authentic classroom examples, a wide variety of research-based instructional strategies, and practical tools to implement across grade levels and content areas―this is the ultimate practical guide to unlocking the potential of MLs in K-12 classrooms."
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. This session equips you with the tools to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students thrive. Gain practical strategies for explicit teaching, effective feedback, and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, including those of English Language Learners.
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. This session equips you with the tools to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students thrive. Gain practical strategies for explicit teaching, effective feedback, and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, including those of English Language Learners.
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. This session equips you with the tools to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students thrive. Gain practical strategies for explicit teaching, effective feedback, and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, including those of English Language Learners.
Overall health and wellness diminishes with stress of all kinds. Come learn, taste, and see how decreasing stress leads to more energy, better focus, and a better quality of life. Educational and interactive...this session is one you won't want to miss!
In this session, we will explore a variety of engaging openers to promote logical thinking, problem solving and math conversations in our youngest learners.
Using Genially, you will be able to access digital escape room templates which you can customize to create an activity to use with students, coworkers, and/or staff. What to expect from this session: a mini-lesson/demonstration on how to use this tool and time to practice using this tool with the hope that you are able to successfully create a digital escape room and implement it when needed.
Take your Blocksi skills to the next level! In this hands-on session, led by a Blocksi representative, you’ll learn how to create secure assessment sessions using advanced features like wildcards, URL filtering, and session controls. Ensure academic integrity while providing students with a seamless testing experience. Whether you’re a seasoned Blocksi user or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with strategies to safeguard assessments and optimize your classroom management.
Take your Blocksi skills to the next level! In this hands-on session, led by a Blocksi representative, you’ll learn how to create secure assessment sessions using advanced features like wildcards, URL filtering, and session controls. Ensure academic integrity while providing students with a seamless testing experience. Whether you’re a seasoned Blocksi user or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with strategies to safeguard assessments and optimize your classroom management.
Come and enjoy a gentle yoga practice, geared toward mindfulness practices. We will focus on breath and body connection. Bring yourself to the present moment where all things are at peace. Enjoy gentle stretching and modifications for everyone. Let's get centered together.
The need for diversity and representation in children's literature will be discussed, along with sharing of some newish titles by a wide range of authors. Focus will be on grades Kindergarten through upper elementary level, including picture books, easy readers, and chapter books. All lucky attendees will receive 2-4 free books.
This session will examine the practice of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans as a Tier 3 intervention through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework. Participants will discuss the process of conducting FBAs and BIPs through the general education and special education lense, as well as receive templates on how to create FBAs and BIPs for future reference. Not sure how to write a FBA or BIP? This session is for you.
Unlock the full potential of viewboards to transform learning experiences! In this hands-on session, educators will dive into advanced features of classroom viewboards, discovering how to enhance interactivity and foster student collaboration. Participants will learn how to utilize multi-touch features for interactive lessons, integrate multimedia resources directly onto the board, and leverage viewboard tools to create original content. From annotating in real-time to creating dynamic visual aids, we’ll explore ways to make your viewboard an invaluable classroom tool. This session is ideal for teachers with a basic understanding of viewboards who want to advance their skills and explore innovative strategies that boost student engagement and streamline daily tasks.
This training will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Ohio School Wellness Initiative's (OSWI) Staff Wellness Framework. The framework, grounded in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) 8 dimensions of wellness, provides a structured approach to promoting and supporting staff well-being.
Key Learning Objectives:
-Framework Overview: Gain a deep understanding of the OSWI Staff Wellness Framework's foundational principles and components. -SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Explore the eight dimensions of wellness and their relevance to staff well-being.
At the Freshman Campus, we have harnessed the data from Abre Insights to provide real-time data on student grades, assessments, and behavior to implement early interventions / supports to ensure ALL students are growing academically and achieving their goals / pathways for graduation. We will demonstrate how administrators, counselors, and teachers can work together in an MTSS model that is simple to replicate and allows teams to brainstorm solutions to complex student concerns. With over 95% of our FC students currently On Track for graduation and consistently showing 70% or higher MAP growth, this creative data tracking system allows teachers to be at the drivers seat for working with admin / counselors / support staff to boost student performance.
Presentation Title: Retirement Planning Expedition: Make Your Plan Today
Join this session for a fun-filled adventure into the world of planning for retirement! This dynamic presentation will cover important topics like understanding your retirement income and expenses, unraveling the confusion of Medicare, and creating a budget for an exciting retirement lifestyle. Get ready for an exhilarating event that will help you to prepare for the ride into retirement. Discover how our retirement education team at American Fidelity Retirement Services can help you through the twists and turns of this thrilling journey. Don't miss this opportunity to hop on board for a wild ride towards retirement success!
Topics:
1) Evaluate the STRS and SERS pension and retiree health benefits, applicable Social Security benefits, annuities, and other sources to help determine your retirement income.
2) Compare insurance options for both pre-Medicare retirees and Medicare-eligible retirees to make informed healthcare decisions.
3) Create a retirement budget that supports an exciting and sustainable retirement lifestyle.
Join us for a relaxing pottery painting session, where creativity meets mindfulness. Unwind and relax as you take a piece of your choosing from blank to beautiful. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination.
Immerse yourself in the calming vibrations of clear quartz crystal sound bowls, tuned to 432 Hz, along with other soothing instruments. As you enter a meditative state, these frequencies interact with your body and mind, encouraging deep relaxation. Gentle waves of sound from a variety of instruments create a therapeutic environment, melting away stress and inviting tranquility. This sensory experience will align your energy centers, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and balanced.
In this hands-on professional development session, educators will learn how to create dynamic, interactive Google Sites to enrich their classroom curriculum and engage students. Guided by an experienced instructor, participants will explore tools and techniques for designing visually appealing and organized sites that make course materials, assignments, and resources easily accessible for students and parents alike. By the end of this workshop, teachers will have the skills to build their own Google Sites that streamline communication, support differentiated instruction, and provide a collaborative space to enhance student learning outcomes.
The objective of this session is to provide teachers with a greater understanding of informal words and phrases that may commonly be used by native Spanish speaking students. Participants of this session will be able to better distinguish casual speech from vulgarities. Participants will also obtain new knowledge on how words and phrases greatly differ among dialects, contributing to greater cultural awareness. Finally, this presentation will provide teachers with handy classroom phrases with practical application such as giving praise or addressing misbehaviors.
Join this low impact fitness class that focuses on exercises to improve your range of motion, flexibility, balance, and strength to keep you moving well and feeling your best.
Understanding your State Teacher Retirement System(STRS) is vital in determining your retirement needs. This session will build a comprehensive understanding and foundational knowledge about your STRS. Are there retirement needs you may want to pursue?
After years of trying to make things happen, while always feeling the need to be busy helping and serving others, I got tired. Tune in to learn how a dream turned into a partial sabbatical and how that sabbatical changed my life. I will also discuss the process I took with the district to request for sabbatical leave.
To develop the conceptual understanding needed for future success, students need access to a wide array of tools that help them grasp, integrate, and internalize mathematical concepts. In our session, teachers working with students in PreK through 2nd grade will be have an opportunity to practice activities using; Place Value Discs, Cuisenaire Rods, Dice, and Base Ten Blocks.
Certified and well trained Therapy Dogs would love for you to visit them! Please sign up and let you pressures melt away in the presence of our therapy dogs.
Join us for an engaging, hands-on session where you’ll discover innovative strategies to seamlessly integrate Science4Us into your classroom. This dynamic workshop will empower you to enhance your science lessons by incorporating literacy and mathematics, making learning more comprehensive and fun for your students. Plus, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to effectively engage English Language Learners, ensuring all your students thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your teaching and inspire your students with the wonders of science! 🚀📚🔬
This session empowers teachers with the skills to use Mail Merge to streamline parent communication. Learn how to send personalized emails that share student grades, invite parents to conferences, and provide updates. By combining Mail Merge with Google Sheets, you’ll be able to create a seamless communication flow, saving time and enhancing the personal touch. Additionally, if time permits, we’ll cover how to embed a Google Form within the email, allowing parents to self-schedule conferences effortlessly. Join us to gain practical, step-by-step guidance on simplifying communication tasks and making connections with parents smoother and more efficient.
Learn about various locally owned, small Hispanic businesses in our community. Where they are, what they offer, how to order, and our favorite snacks from each location!
Whether you’re new to the ViewBoard by ViewSonic or need a refresher, this session is your perfect starting point! We’re going back to the basics to review essential tools and features that make this interactive display a game-changer in the classroom. Led by Bari Gersten, a ViewSonic representative, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn directly from the pros as they guide you through setup, annotation, and collaboration tools to engage your students with ease. Perfect for teachers who want to build confidence and rediscover the power of interactive teaching, this session will leave you inspired and ready to bring your lessons to life!
Wilson 7th Grade ELA teachers will collaborate on EL curriculum to plan and modify or create activities as necessary to best meet the needs of students.
We take the “work” out of workout. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness- cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. Great for all levels!
