It seems like we can't keep our heads above water in the fall, we make it to October, take a quick breath and then blink and it is May!
I can't believe another year is almost over and I feel like I still have so many things I need to accomplish! I hope you are feeling a sense of accomplishment and are easing into summer. If not, know that you are almost there!
We are excited to bring back open gyms again on Tuesdays this summer. Please check out the summer PD calendar that is attached to the smore for details.
Also, does beginning the summer with an extra $360 in your pocket sound good? If so, consider attending an AVID path training with everyone's favorite math staff developer Sandy in Math discourse-revised and redone for this summer or learn literacy strategies that can be applied to any classroom or learning environment K-12 by any classroom teacher, specialist, or aide by attending Academic Language and Literacy!
Don't miss an opportunity to attend this fantastic training, a chance to get 12 CPDUs and earn $360 all within less than a week of getting out of school! Please call Heidi at 1098 to sign up!
Take Care,
MEB
Do you need some summer spending cash?
Would you like a stipend in addition to 12 CPDU's for Path Training?
Do you like engaging and fabulous PD right in your own town and with D118 colleagues?
You might want to consider this opportunity!
Please email or call Heidi Goula at 1098 to register! Limited spots available! Act quickly!
Three AVID Path Trainings will be offered here at DHS on June 3 and 4th from 8 to 3 (with an hour for lunch). We have asked for some of your favorite trainers to return and lead us in this learning!
Please consider one of these trainings to get your 12 CPDUs:
Academic Language and Literacy:
The Academic Language and Literacy Community of Practice empowers elementary and secondary educators to enhance student engagement and promote access to content for multilingual learners and all who can benefit from targeted language development. This professional learning experience encourages educators to nurture students’ backgrounds, experiences, and language by facilitating skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Educators will explore integrating AVID’s college and career readiness skills through language-building routines and scaffolded instruction, enabling academic preparedness, opportunity knowledge, and student agency. After completing the Academic Language and Literacy Community of Practice, participants will be equipped to create equitable learning spaces that foster student voice development and promote active contribution in rigorous academic contexts. All strategies, digital activities, and digital tools experienced in this Community of Practice can be leveraged in face-to-face, blended, or virtual learning environments.
This Community of Practice requires all participants to have their own device or laptop that can connect to the internet. Participants must bring an acceptable device, power cord, and earbuds/headphones with them to the session. If a district-issued device is being used, be sure to log in to the device on the district network before attending. Device software and preferred web browsers (Chrome or Firefox) need to be up to date.
- Acceptable devices include laptops, Chromebooks, Surface devices, iPads, and iPad Pros.
- Unacceptable devices include mini iPads, Kindle or Galaxy tablets, and smartphones.
Creating Engaging and Rigorous Classrooms:
The Creating Engaging and Rigorous Classrooms Community of Practice engages all elementary through postsecondary educators and site leaders to scaffold student success with rigorous content. This course lays the foundation that allows students to access rigorous coursework and content. Educators will learn how to use Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR®) student-centered instructional practices and explore the framework of AVID Digital Learning: The 4 A’s® to meaningfully integrate digital strategies to differentiate instruction and increase student agency. Participants will learn strategies to build connected communities through relational capacity activities to foster supportive and equitable learning spaces. All strategies, digital activities, and digital tools experienced in this Community of Practice can be leveraged in
face-to-face, blended, or virtual learning environments.
This Community of Practice requires all participants to have their own device or laptop that can connect to the internet. Participants must bring an acceptable device, power cord, and earbuds/headphones with them to the session. If a district-issued device is being used, be sure to log in to the device on the district network before attending. Device software and preferred web browsers (Chrome or Firefox) need to be up to date.
- Acceptable devices include laptops, Chromebooks, Surface devices, iPads, and iPad Pros.
Unacceptable devices include mini iPads, Kindle or Galaxy tablets, and smartphones.
Math Discourse:
The Mathematics: Cultivating a Discourse-Rich Classroom — This Community of Practice engages PreK–12, counselors, and site leaders to develop mathematicians through cultivating a discourse-rich mathematics learning environment. Participants will explore the teacher moves necessary to empower students to engage deeply in mathematics, communicate their ideas, and connect their thinking to that of others. This collaborative experience will engage participants in strategies they can implement to create a culture for discourse, utilize a variety of mathematical representations, ask intentional and higher-level questions, and gather evidence of student thinking and learning. All strategies, digital activities, and digital tools experienced in this Community of Practice can be leveraged in face-to-face, blended, or virtual learning environments.
This Community of Practice requires all participants to have their own device or laptop that can connect to the internet. Participants must bring an acceptable device, power cord, and earbuds/headphones with them to the session. If a district-issued device is being used, be sure to log in to the device on the district network before attending. Device software and preferred web browsers (Chrome or Firefox) need to be up to date.
- Acceptable devices include laptops, Chromebooks, Surface devices, iPads, and iPad Pros.
- Unacceptable devices include mini iPads, Kindle or Galaxy tablets, and smartphones
Calling all 5th – 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.
Curriculum Department
Email: buntonm@danville118.org
Website: https://www.danville118.org/
Location: 516 N. Jackson St, Danville, IL 61832, USA
Phone: 217-444-1098
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danville-District-118-Curriculum-Department-102265578083637/
Twitter: @district118