Building on Restorative Practices Refresher Course
3 Aug
Restorative practices are a collection of tools and actions that aim to build, maintain, and when necessary--repair relationships. This refresher course revisits how restorative practices support a positive learning environment and relationship building. An in-person interactive approach will be utilized to build on existing knowledge related to restorative practices and their impact on connected classroom spaces.4 sessions offered:
June 18 8:30- 11:30 or 1:30- 4:30
July 8 8:30- 11:30 or 1:00- 4:00
Trauma Informed Classrooms
3 Nov credits
Trauma-informed teaching starts with an understanding of how trauma can impact learning and behavior. With this approach, educators think about what student behavior may be telling them. And they reflect on their teaching practices to find ways to better support students who may be experiencing trauma
Verbal Intervention
4 Nov credits
Verbal intervention training will equip participants with skills to de-escalate students exhibiting anxious and defensive behaviors. This training is designed to build your response skill set using person-centered strategies. By the end of the training, attendees will be empowered to navigate challenging interactions, mitigate conflict, and promote positive outcomes through verbal de-escalation techniques.
Every Connection Matters
June 10- March 31
3 Nov credits
Relationships are at the core of education. When teachers are intentional about all of their relationships, they can address burnout, increase their own effectiveness, and improve the learning environment for their students. This book is a practical guide to the ins and outs of building, maintaining, and restoring positive and productive relationships in schools.
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Flourish: Developing Productive Habits to Thrive
June 10- March 31
2- 6 Nov credits
Gain ideas and strategies to support you with time management, stress management, clear and productive communication and conflict resolution. Develop skills and knowledge to thrive in your role.
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Questions? Contact Professional Learning
Strategies for Success on TExES Certification Exams
May 24- August 1
3 Nov credits
This course is designed for current LISD classroom teachers who are preparing for any TExES certification exam. In this session, we will explore test taking strategies that can be applied across TExES certification exams, familiarize ourselves with the "Utopian" classroom encountered in test question scenarios, learn about key language in test items that can help identify the best answer choice, and learn ways to reduce anxiety during the exam.
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Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley
All Levels: Canvas Blended Learning: Choice Boards
June 3- Aug 9
1 Nov credit
All Levels- In this 1 credit course, teachers will create differentiation for student learning through the use of choice boards in order to provide a personalized experience for students. Teachers will consider differentiation, content selection, and instructional delivery methods as they learn to design blended learning lessons through the use of Choice Boards.
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All Levels: Canvas Manage & Share
June 3- Aug 9
1 Nov credit
All Levels- Canvas is a robust platform with many layers. Improve your workflow, and organize your course resources with the following strategies: inline links, direct share, and file management. These strategies will streamline course materials for both you and your students, and allow you to share resources with other teachers.
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All Levels: Canvas Classic Quizzes
June 3- Aug 9
1 Nov credit
All Levels- In this 1 credit workshop, teachers will experience and explore the steps to creating, implementing, moderating, grading, and assessing data in Classic Quizzes with a variety of question types
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All Levels: Canvas for Stations
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credits
All Levels- Come one, come all! In this K-12 course, you will learn about Learning Stations and how they fit perfectly with Canvas by exploring a variety of templates and samples from around LISD. You will understand the value they bring to a classroom by encouraging choice, voice, differentiation, and engagement. Discover how to incorporate Canvas into the Learning Stations as a differentiation, accountability, and productivity technology tool.
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Elementary: Canvas Your Way to Success (Publishing)
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credits
Elementary- In this 2-hour, virtual course, participants will learn how to set up their Canvas course for the beginning of the school year. Experience and learn strategies that will deliver content to optimize student success and learning. Topics will include: simplifying workflow for critical consumption, navigation success and pathways for production.
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All Levels: Apple Teacher MacBook Badges
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credits
All Levels- In this online, 2-credit course, teachers will earn their Apple teacher status by completing badges in Pages for Mac, Keynote for Mac, Numbers for Mac, iMovie for Mac, and GarageBand for Mac. Apple Education provides all resources; teachers must have an Apple ID to access tutorials.
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All Levels: Apple Teacher IPad Badges
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credits
All Levels- In this online, 2-credit course, teachers will earn their Apple teacher status by completing badges iPad, Pages for iPad, Keynote for iPad, Numbers for iPad, iMovie for iPad, and GarageBand for iPad. Apple Education provides all resources; teachers must have an Apple ID to access tutorials.
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All Levels: Yuja Quizzes & Analytics
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credits
All Levels- In this course participants will discover Yuja, a complete video management tool integrated within Canvas. You will dive into creating an interactive video quiz and explore how to manipulate the analytics of a video and quiz. This digital resource will empower teachers by increasing student engagement and accountability.
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All Level: Canvas New Quizzes
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credits
All Levels- In this 2-credit workshop, teachers will experience and explore the steps to creating, implementing, moderating, grading, and assessing data in the New Quizzes with a variety of question types.
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Questions? Contact Digital Learning
All Levels: Canvas Curb Appeal
June 3- Aug 9
3 Nov/ SEBC CPE credit
All Levels: Want to enhance the “curb appeal” of your Canvas courses? Then this PD is for you! In this all-levels, 3 hour course participants will understand why visual appeal is important in Canvas course design. You will identify ways to incorporate style components into your own Canvas course design as well as create Canvas course components with engaging design appeal for optimal student learning.
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All Levels: iPad for Teachers
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov/ SEBC CPE credit
All Levels: In this 2-credit workshop, teachers will learn how to effectively use an iPad in an educational setting. iPads are versatile devices that can help enhance teaching and learning experiences, and we want to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to make the most of them.
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All Levels: MacBook for Teaches
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov/ SEBC CPE credit
All Levels: in this 2-credit workshop, teachers will explore and walk through the steps to setting up and personalizing their MacBook for the optimal teaching and learning experience. Learners will explore computer settings, learn about LISD workflow, projecting the Mac and more.
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All Levels: Common Sense Educator
June 3- Aug 9
1 Nov credit
In order to become a Common Sense Educator, Participants will need to complete one Professional Development activity in this course, approximately an hour in length. To earn LISD trade credit for this type of learning, you must participate outside of your contract hours.
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Secondary: Blank Slate, Fresh Start - Publishing
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credit
Secondary: In this 2-hour, virtual course, participants will learn how to set up their Canvas course for the beginning of the school year. Experience and learn strategies that will deliver content to optimize student success and learning. Topics include cross-listing, importing content, gradebook setup, navigation setup, and publishing content.
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All Levels: Clicking to Mastery - Creating Interactive Google Slides
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credit
All Levels- In this 1-credit workshop, teachers will become a Common Sense Educator by completing one Professional Development activity in this course, approximately an hour in length. To earn LISD trade credit for this type of learning, you must participate outside of your contract hours.
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All Levels: Canvas Gradebook and Feedback
June 3- Aug 9
2 Nov credit
All Levels- In this 2-credit course, participants will sort and view the Canvas gradebook in multiple ways while using the Canvas gradebook as a communication tool to facilitate intervention with students. Learn how teachers can leverage the Canvas gradebook and Speedgrader to provide constructive feedback to improve student academic growth. In addition, teachers will differentiate feedback with text, audio, video, and speech-to-text options.
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All Levels: Canvas Blended Learning - Differentiation with Choice Boards
June 3- Aug 9
1 Nov credit
All Levels- In this 1-credit course, teachers will create differentiation for student learning through the use of choice boards in order to provide a personalized experience for students. Teachers will consider differentiation, content selection, and instructional delivery methods as they learn to design blended learning lessons through the use of Choice Boards.
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Questions? Contact Digital Learning
All Levels: Let the Conversation Begin with Discussions
June 3- Aug 9
1 Nov credit
All Levels- In this 1-credit course, participants will learn how to increase student voice through graded and ungraded discussions while learning best practices and digital citizenship guidelines for participation in online discussions. Explore how to leverege settings to get the most out of discussions.
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LISD Secondary PE Summer Learning
Aug credits
June 3- August 2
This course offers secondary PE teachers the opportunity to choose from 6 credits of learning. Webinars include integrating technology with PE lessons, fitness across different types of students, and starting the year off on the right foot.
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Questions? Contact Coach Ford
STEM Course Collection
Nov credits ( flexible credits earned)
June 3- March 31
In this course collection there are several classes you can take. These courses are specifically designed for STEM teachers serving at our ES and MS STEM Academies as well as any STEM Specialist in K-12. Eduphoria registration links are within each course introduction.
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ESL Certification Content Review
May 24- March 31
12 credits Nov
This self-paced, online course is designed to help prepare teachers for the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification Exam and is intended to provide participants with a foundation in language acquisition theory, instructional practices, and research related to language programs.
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Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley
ESL ELA Curriculum and Resources Refresher 2024-2025
May 24- March 31
3 credits Nov
This course is designed for new and returning secondary ESL ELA teachers who implement the linguistically accommodated curriculum. Teachers will explore the updated curriculum documents for their course(s), familiarize themselves with our supplemental instructional resources, learn about the TELL Language Progress Assessments, and learn how to help your students select "just right" books for SSR.
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Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley
Leveled Literacy Intervention (Beginner and Intermediate)
June 17- August 1
6 Nov credits
This course will review the fundamentals of LLI, as well as go into some activities for more skilled users of the program. This course can only be taken once every two years by staff. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
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Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
MTSS Academic Resources for Elementary Staff
June 17- August 1
2 Nov credits
This course will review all of the academic resources available to elementary staff for supporting MTSS students. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
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Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
MTSS Academic Resources for Secondary Staff
June 17- August 1
2 Nov credits
This course will review all of the academic resources available to secondary staff for supporting MTSS students. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
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Questions? Contact Melissa Davis