Chalk Talk: July 2024

PD Offerings to Inspire Excellence in Practice

Chalk Talk: July 2024 PD Offerings to Inspire Excellence in Practice
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Professional Development Calendar

Professional Development Vision

100% Student Success



Professional Development Mission

Inspiring Excellence in Practice to Ensure Student Success

Trending Trainings

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Unlocking the Power of AI in the Classroom

Click Here to Register

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Canva in Education: From Basics to Classroom Brilliance

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Reading: Writing in the Intermediate Grade

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Discover the power of Deliberate Practice Plans (DPPs)

2024-25 Deliberate Practice Update (Instructional, Leadership, and PTS)

The 2024-25 Deliberate Practice Plans (DPP) for instructional, leadership, and PTS employees will open in iObservation in August 2024. Training completed during the summer and aligned to your target element(s) can be included as part of your action steps when you are developing your 2024-2025 Deliberate Practice Plan in August. If you have any questions, please contact William Aligood, Professional Development Specialist, at aligoodw@pcsb.org.

Stipend Guidelines

Prevention Office

Professional Resources:

Mental Health Micro-Credential


Professional Learning:

ESE: Youth Mental Health First Aid (29116)

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"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*

Temp to Pro Certification Training

Test Prep Resources

FTCE Test Prep Resources

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

Professional Development for All Staff

*Click the visual to register for the trainings*

School Climate, Behavior and Mental Health

Professional Development for Instructional Staff

New Hires

Embrace Pinellas

Mentors

Training Dates

Classroom Management

Summer Trainings

BEESS

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

Elementary Science

Summer Earth Science Roll-Out

Closing the Gap

Boys Study Symposium

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

School Climate Transformation Grant

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.

Assessment, Accountability & Research

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 Register for a Training

How to Withdraw from a Training

Continuing Education

Ana G. Mendez University

American College of Education

Arkansas State University

Drexel University ONLINE

Grand Canyon University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Southern College

National Louis University

Nova Southeastern University Program Showcase

Saint Leo University

Stetson University

University of South Florida

University of Pheonix

University of Tampa

University of West Florida

Walden University

Webster University

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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

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