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Chalk Talk: December 2024

Chalk Talk: December 2024

Professional Development Calendar

Professional Development Vision

100% Student Success



Professional Development Mission

Inspiring Excellence in Practice to Ensure Student Success

Trending Trainings

Boys/Guys Read: Implementing a School Boys Read or Guys Read Program

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ESE: Behavior and Classroom Management Strategies

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Reading Book Study - 20 hours

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AHA! Moments

Ready to transform your classroom? In this must-watch episode, two seasoned educators share their best-kept secrets for boosting student engagement. Learn how they:

  • Motivate students to stay curious
  • Encourage active participation
  • Build an inspiring environment where learning thrives

Don’t miss out on these practical strategies that will elevate your teaching game. Watch now and spark your own AHA Moment!


In our fast-paced world, educators need "anytime learning!" You can now access "Aha Moments" in PLN as an asynchronous course. Each episode is paired with an article for deeper learning about the instructional strategies that were touched on in the vodcast. You will earn 1 component point for the course.


Course Title: Instructional Strategy Vodcast Series: Aha! Moments

Course 32885

Section 132545 (click here to register)

(Student Engagement in the Classroom) AHA Moments

Stipend and Trade Day Guidelines

Prevention Office

"The mission of the Prevention Office is to promote a safe learning environment and highest student achievement by providing prevention resources and services."



*Click the visual to navigate to the Anonymous Reporting System*

Professional Resources

Mental Health Micro-Credential

Equity with Excellence

"The mission of Equity with Excellence is to educate and prepare each student for college, career, and life."

Temp to Pro Certification Training

*Please refer to your Statement of Eligibility to determine which courses to enroll in*

Courses for Professional Learning Facilitators

Professional Development for Instructional Staff

Classroom Management

Available Trainings

Five Essentials of Effective Instruction

Available Trainings

District Staff

Mentors

Training Dates

BEESS

***Register at www.fl-pla.org***

Fall 504 Opportunities

Available Trainings

Reading Endorsement

Schultz 2024-2025 Schedule

School Climate Transformation Grant

Self-Paced Opportunities

Biology Just in Time

Available Trainings

High School Science and Social Studies

Integrating AI into Curriculum

Professional Development for District Leaders

Professional Development for Future Leaders

Professional Development for Support Staff

If you have completed the COD I orientation or COD II Trio and are currently facing challenges in completing your portfolio, don't give up! Kindly reach out to Lisa Brackney at brackneyl@pcsb.org to seek guidance and support.

Pinellas Technical College Trainings

Microsoft Office/Clerical Promotion In-Person

Data Management Training (DMT)

Pre-requisite Course

Professional Development for Plant Operations

See Available Trainings

Getting started with Turnitin in Canvas

This course will cover a robust Turnitin integration in Canvas that includes all of your Turnitin Feedback Tools.

Interested in learning how you can promote academic integrity across the curriculum, accelerate the way you leave feedback on student writing, and give your students more formative writing opportunities? Join us for a session to learn how you can leverage Turnitin in Canvas and Draft Coach in Microsoft Word on the Web to ensure the originality of any type of writing assignment and save time grading.


Join the course:

This course has enabled open enrollment. Students can self-enroll in the course once you share with them this URL: https://pcsb.instructure.com/enroll/JX8XGL. Alternatively, they can sign up at https://pcsb.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: JX8XGL

Office of Digital Learning

Looking for resources to troubleshoot common technology issues in the classroom and to empower your students to troubleshoot? Look no further! Visit the new Fast Fixes for Connected Classrooms site in Canvas.

Fast Fixes for Connected Classrooms



Canvas

Canvas is the Learning Management System in Pinellas County Schools. Please view the video to learn more about the launch of Canvas in PCS, expectations for teachers, and the training. Instructions for accessing the self-paced training are attached. Also, visit Digital Learning's Canvas Blog for Canvas training, open office hours, tips and tricks and more. CANVAS support hotline: 866-930-9185.

Reading Mandate

Transcripts, Professional Learning Network (PLN) and Recertification

Transcripts

Transcripts are available in the Professional Learning Network (PLN). Please click this link


for information concerning your transcript.


Recertification

ESE Re-certification: To search for ESE courses in PLN, type β€œESE:” in the course search box.

Frequently Asked Questions for Teacher Recertification

PCS Step-by-Step Instructions for Teacher Recertification

Educator Renewal Requirements


Professional Learning Network (PLN)

How to Access Your Transcripts and Credentials

How to Search for Courses

How to Write a Course and Section

Continuing Education

Ana G. Mendez University

American College of Education

Arkansas State University

Drexel University ONLINE

Grand Canyon University

Florida Gulf Coast University

National Louis University

Nova Southeastern University Program Showcase

Stetson University

University of South Florida

University of Pheonix

University of Tampa

University of West Florida

Walden University

Webster University

Office of Professional Development

The Professional Development Department is responsible for a variety of projects and endeavors that work to ensure that every Pinellas County Student has a highly qualified team of adults supporting their education. We work closely with departments and schools throughout the district to provide input, support, and training on multiple topics.

Email: ChalkTalk@pcsb.org
Website: https://www.pcsb.org/domain/199
Location: 301 4th Street Southwest, Largo, FL, USA
Phone: (727)588-6224

Selena Medina