Curriculum Corner

Please enjoy your break-Happy Thanksgiving!

Take care,

MEB

Ignite to Write: The How to Teach Writing Conference for Educators

French Lick – June 17-18: Ignite to Write: The How to Teach Writing Conference

There is also a virtual option on June 26-27.

Get Confident With Student Behavior

What you'll get:

• Specific, helpful teaching on how to understand student behavior
• Research based practices to drop into your classroom immediately
• Ways to increase positive student behavior without completely changing your teaching style
• Data collection systems that are practical for educators to use
• Printable guided notes
• Printable resources to use for your classroom

This content was created to help educators understand student behavior and improve the cultures of their classrooms.

If you would like access to the Teach Train Thrive webinar, reach out to Rachel Webber by email.

Flyers for the following workshops are attached. Please find registration links within the attachments.

• Understanding and Evaluating Components of an FBA

• Understanding and Evaluating Components of a BIP

• (For Admin.) Streamlining Individualized Behavioral Support: Developing a Collaborative Process in your School

Dec. 2 | 9-10:30 a.m.

PD Hours: 1.5

Host: Illinois SLD Support Project

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

IEP Learning Series: Meeting Individual Needs through Appropriate Accommodation & Modifications

Dec. 2 | 3:45-5 p.m.

PD Hours: 1.25

Host: Illinois Elevating Special Educators Network

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Inclusive 365 Series: Let’s Talk Cross Content Areas + Professional Learning

Dec. 4 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

PD Hours: 1

Host: Illinois Schools Assistive Technology Support

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Inclusion Planning Series Part 1

Dec. 4 | 10-11 a.m.

PD Hours: 1

Host: Early Choices

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Literacy Learning Series: Vocabulary Instruction

Dec. 4 | 3:45-5 p.m.

PD Hours: 1.25

Host: Illinois Elevating Special Educators Network

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Inclusive Classroom Environment Where All Children Can Learn Webinar

Dec. 4 | 4-5:30 p.m.

PD Hours: 1.5

Host: Early Choices

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Presented by Kim Clairy OTR/L

Sensational Coping

How SEL Can Help Students Find Opportunities for Academic Growth

November 6, 2024 | By: The Second Step® Team

Social-emotional learning could be a vital tool in addressing the academic struggles of children across the country and helping them find opportunities for improvement.

https://www.secondstep.org/blog/how-sel-can-help-students-find-opportunities-for-academic-growth

Ways Adults Can Show Up So That Students Can Be Present in Schools

October 30, 2024 | By: The Second Step® Team

School connectedness and attendance are linked to trust between students, teachers, and families. Get educator strategies that make an impact from an absenteeism expert.

https://www.secondstep.org/blog/ways-adults-can-show-up-so-students-can-be-present-in-schools

Good afternoon D118 Family,

There have been multiple questions about Clever username and passwords. Below you will find instruction on how to change password and look up student username.

Here are the details and training video:

To Change a Clever Password:

1. Go to Clever.
2. Navigate to My Students.
3. Open the student roster.
4. Choose the class.
5. Select the student.
6. Set a new Clever password using a combination of numbers, letters, and special characters.

If Clever does not accept the password, it will display an error message. For example, avoid using simple passwords like “ABC1234”.

Error message you will receive:

Clever Username: Your Clever username is the same as your district username or Skyward log in. If a student is unsure of their username, you can check in Clever.

To Find a Student Username:

1. Go to Clever.
2. Navigate to My Students.
3. Open the student roster.
4. Filter by class.
5. Go to More Class Tools.
6. Download student usernames.

If you encounter a student username that looks like this: CRISPBRO0000, please send me a ticket, that means something has not communicated correctly between Skyward and Clever.

Clever/Username & Password Training Video

Important Note: All usernames are now our district usernames (Skyward Logins). Please do not use your network email address. You will be asked to change your password daily.

If you have any problems updating passwords, please send the request to me.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Have a great day!

Kindest regards,

Christy Orr

• Want to learn more about Flocabulary? Check out this Getting Started Guide.

• Check out the November Flocabulary Newsletter for tips & tricks in using Flocabulary!

Digital Letter Tiles:

Are you looking for a way for students to practice building words on their chromebooks/tablets? Really Great Reading offers a free version of their digital letter tiles that you can bookmark on student devices to use for making words when you need a digital option.

Really Great Reading Letter Tile Freeplay

You can also add:

Decodable Books:

We have reorganized our decodable book options in Google Slides. In this folder you will find additional folders with decodable books by skill. These books are in a printable format for you if you are looking for additional books to send home with students for practice.

Decodables

Ready-made, no copy, math estimation resource - just download and play?? Check out Steve Wybourney's Blog and try an Esti-Mystery with your students. If you subscribe, you receive an email update every time a new Esti-Mystery is created (usually twice a week). The Esti-Mysteries are leveled in grade bands and are sent as pre-made PowerPoints with instructions and transitions built in. He also has some other wonderful resources, including the What is the Mystery Number in the Box? (some subitizing, some ten frames, both with operations) and Splat. https://stevewyborney.com/2024/10/110-new-esti-mysteries/

Hi!

Remember the old virtual manipulatives site? Try out this fun and useful interactive math tool for K-8 (and maybe a few classes @ HS level) that contains everything from ten frames to balance scales. Worth taking a peek! It is managed by or tied to Amplify & Desmos.

Login is not needed, nor encouraged.

https://polypad.amplify.com/p

Have a great day!

Robert Cundiff

District 118 Math Coach

Calling all K – 12th grade teachers! Have you heard of Paper and want to know more? Look no further.

Link: PAPER

Paper is an online tool that our students can access for: personalized academic support (24/7 tutoring), interactive, independent practice (bell ringers), & future exploration and guidance (that supports AVID).

If you are seeking additional information or training, please contact Nicole Zaayer.

• MEB: Director ext. 1086
• Heidi Goula: Secretary to the Director ext. 1098
• Cathie Witte: Records and Professional Development ext. 1092
• Julie Cox: Literacy Coordinator ext. 1064
• Christy Orr: Tech Integration Specialist ext. 1087
• Sara Stimac: Literacy Coach ext. 1939
• Angela Wilson: Math Coach ext. 3297
• Brian Klett: Fine Arts Facilitator ext. 1075
• Nicole Zaayer: Curriculum Facilitator ext. 1090
• Bob Cundiff - Math Coach ext.3538
• Jacob Roskovensky: Media Specialist ext. 1533