Upcoming Certificated PD Classes

The following featured Professional Development courses cover a wide array of valuable topics, and still have limited spaces available. Please refer to your print copy of the BGPD Schedule of Classes for Certificated Staff for registration instructions and more helpful information, or access the online version here https://battlegroundps.uberflip.com/i/1157129-2019-schedule-of-classes-for-certificated-staff

This course covers ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how to use trauma-informed practices in a school setting. The impact of ACEs on children can manifest in difficulties focusing, self regulating, trusting others, and can lead to negative cognitive effects. The trauma-informed school movement aims to train teachers and staff to help children self-regulate. Having knowledge about trauma, and the ability to modify support options for children is valuable in order to improve their developmental success. Presented by district PBIS coaches Kristen McIntyre and Becky Gawenit. Earn up to 3 clock hours.

Class starts 9-30-19.

Have you ever wondered why questioning and discussion techniques are the only instructional strategies referred to specifically in Danielson’s Framework? Come learn how to use these strategies to both deepen and uncover student understanding and to support your instructional moves within lessons. Learn how these strategies are applicable across all grades and content areas. Participate as a student, reflect on your learning through teaching and put small action plans into place between sessions. Participants will learn and use specific discussion/talk moves that promote student engagement and classroom discourse. Make connections to the Danielson Framework for Teaching, the K-12 Speaking and Listening Standards, and Practice Standards in both Mathematics and Science. Presented by district Math TOSA Susan Watson. Earn up to 6 clock hours.

Class starts 10-1-19.

In this course, participants will deepen their understanding of three-dimensional instruction through the development of three-dimensional assessment. We will examine potential challenges associated with developing three-dimensional assessment and learn how to include Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) in assessment tasks. Participants will analyze assessment examples, and then dive into their own standards, with evidence statements, and develop multi-component tasks that recognize diversity in the classroom and promote equity through inclusive science instruction. Designed for Grade 6, 7, 8 and high school teachers. Presented by district Science TOSA Andrea Parker, William Baur, and Miki Ray. Earn up to 4 STEM clock hours.

Class starts 10-2-19.

This training will provide you with technology resources and tools to access existing historical extension activities and create or modify history lessons to help your students better understand historical events in a meaningful way utilizing tools such as Google Apps, Actively Learn and Library of Congress as well as resources focused on civics instruction. Teachers will be able to find, use, and create lessons and activities aligned with primary historical documents and integrate technology in engaging and authentic ways.

Presented by CMS history teacher Beth Doughty. Earn up to 3 clock hours.

Class starts 10-2-19.

Contact Carla Barrett,

Professional Learning department secretary

Email: barrett.carla@battlegroundps.org
Website: https://battlegroundps.uberflip.com/i/1157129-2019-schedule-of-classes-for-certificated-staff
Phone: 360-885-5389