This session introduces Palace Pay, a program simulating real-life finance to improve student behavior and financial literacy. Students earn and manage money, learning budgeting, saving, and responsible spending.
Topics include:
Understanding Palace Pay Setting up the program Integrating it into curriculum Addressing challenges and best practices
Participants will gain practical tools to implement Palace Pay effectively, fostering positive behavior and valuable life skills in students.
Educators have been hearing about the importance of a growth mindset for many years and we often share with students that we believe they all can learn and grow. However, as students reach puberty we notice a shift as they begin to value peers' opinions more than the opinions of adults in their lives. In this session, participants will learn about mentor mindset and how they can use this leadership style to develop strong, trusting relationships with young people while also inspiring them to reach their full potential. Participants will leave with ideas they can immediately use in their classroom and anywhere else they work with young people.
Learning a new curriculum is hard! Learning a new curriculum and preparing students for state assessments can seem impossible. This session will discuss ways to leverage what is being taught in EL, and partner that with assessment resources to maximize student 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.
This session will allow you to spend time exploring how a key design element of the EL curriculum, the “Read-Think-Talk-Write” cycle, operates at the micro level within a lesson or series of lessons, and at the macro level across the units of a module. The cycle has some subtle superpowers that are likely impacting student learning already, and those powers can get even more impactful when you bring attention and intention to them.
In this engaging session, we’ll explore how morphology unlocks the meanings behind words, enhances vocabulary development, and improves reading comprehension. Through interactive examples and practical strategies, participants will learn to harness the magic of morphology in their teaching or learning practices. Uncover the hidden power of words and equip yourself with tools to inspire a deeper appreciation for language.
This session will include strategies used in the classroom by ESL and regular ed. teachers to engage English language learners. It is designed to present strategies that engage students with vocabulary, background information and comprehensible input to help them more fully dive into the language arts classroom with a splash of interactive fun.
Join me for an engaging session on the integration of artificial intelligence in education! We will explore innovative resources designed for both teachers and students, highlighting their potential to enhance learning experiences. Additionally, we’ll discuss essential safety measures to ensure a secure implementation of AI in the classroom. Please bring your staff device and your phone as we dive into the exciting world of AI in education together!
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.
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.
Unlock the power of vertical whiteboards to boost student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking in math! Inspired by Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl, this session explores how using vertical whiteboards encourages active learning, deepens problem-solving skills, and creates a more inclusive, interactive classroom environment.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
This session introduces Palace Pay, a program simulating real-life finance to improve student behavior and financial literacy. Students earn and manage money, learning budgeting, saving, and responsible spending.
Topics include:
Understanding Palace Pay Setting up the program Integrating it into curriculum Addressing challenges and best practices
Participants will gain practical tools to implement Palace Pay effectively, fostering positive behavior and valuable life skills in students.
Discover how student-led conferences foster open communication between students, parents, and educators. Participants will learn strategies to empower students to take ownership of their learning journey, while building strong, collaborative relationships with parents. With real-world examples and practical resources, you’ll leave equipped to implement student-led conferences immediately and create meaningful dialogue that supports student growth and achievement.
Educators have been hearing about the importance of a growth mindset for many years and we often share with students that we believe they all can learn and grow. However, as students reach puberty we notice a shift as they begin to value peers' opinions more than the opinions of adults in their lives. In this session, participants will learn about mentor mindset and how they can use this leadership style to develop strong, trusting relationships with young people while also inspiring them to reach their full potential. Participants will leave with ideas they can immediately use in their classroom and anywhere else they work with young people.
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.
