Curriculum Corner

At this time of year, most of our students are struggling with academic focus. The December Edition of Meade Park's AVID WICOR One-Pager is loaded with ideas and interactive links that might be of help. Please check out this awesome newsletter!

Bob Cundiff

Ignite to Write: The How to Teach Writing Conference for Educators

French Lick – June 17-18: Ignite to Write: The How to Teach Writing Conference

There is also a virtual option on June 26-27.

Get Confident With Student Behavior

What you'll get:

• Specific, helpful teaching on how to understand student behavior
• Research based practices to drop into your classroom immediately
• Ways to increase positive student behavior without completely changing your teaching style
• Data collection systems that are practical for educators to use
• Printable guided notes
• Printable resources to use for your classroom

This content was created to help educators understand student behavior and improve the cultures of their classrooms.

If you would like access to the Teach Train Thrive webinar, reach out to Rachel Webber by email.

Flyers for the following workshops are attached. Please find registration links within the attachments.

• Understanding and Evaluating Components of an FBA

• Understanding and Evaluating Components of a BIP

• (For Admin.) Streamlining Individualized Behavioral Support: Developing a Collaborative Process in your School

School Districts Cannot Ignore Artificial Intelligence: The Only Choice Is Whether to Use It Well – An Introduction to Generative AI in K-12 Education

Dec. 12 | 3:30-5 p.m.

PD Hours: 1.5

Host: Illinois Schools Assistive Technology Support

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Sharing Data Collection Best-Practices for the FBA Process and Implementation of the BIP

Dec. 12 | 3:30-5:30 p.m.

PD Hours: 2

Host: Behavior Assessment Training Project

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

“They Don’t Act Like That At Home” to “They Must Be Bored in Your Classroom” Push Past It - Part 2

Dec. 12 | 4-6 p.m

PD Hours: 2

Host: StarNet

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Designing Awesome Experiences for Learners Using Generative AI

Dec. 16 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

PD Hours: 1

Host: Illinois Schools Assistive Technology Support

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Preschool Pyramid e-Modules Cohort Series

Dec. 17 | 3:15-4:45 p.m.

PD Hours: 2

Host: StarNet

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Sensing Myself: Strategies for Discovering Sensory Needs

Dec. 18 | 3:30-5 p.m.

PD Hours: 1.5

Host: Illinois Schools Assistive Technology Support

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

AAC Support: Collaborating with Teachers and Caregivers

Dec. 19 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

PD Hours: 1

Host: Illinois Schools Assistive Technology Support

Event Type: Virtual, Webinar

Presented by Kim Clairy OTR/L

Sensational Coping

How SEL Can Help Students Find Opportunities for Academic Growth

November 6, 2024 | By: The Second Step® Team

Social-emotional learning could be a vital tool in addressing the academic struggles of children across the country and helping them find opportunities for improvement.

https://www.secondstep.org/blog/how-sel-can-help-students-find-opportunities-for-academic-growth

Ways Adults Can Show Up So That Students Can Be Present in Schools

October 30, 2024 | By: The Second Step® Team

School connectedness and attendance are linked to trust between students, teachers, and families. Get educator strategies that make an impact from an absenteeism expert.

https://www.secondstep.org/blog/ways-adults-can-show-up-so-students-can-be-present-in-schools

Opening Reception for the D118 & DAL Student Art Exhibit is Sat at 1:00 at the Danville Art League. There will be artwork from students across our district. The show will be on display until Jan 8th.

• Want to learn more about Flocabulary? Check out this Getting Started Guide.

• Check out the November Flocabulary Newsletter for tips & tricks in using Flocabulary!

Digital Letter Tiles:

Are you looking for a way for students to practice building words on their chromebooks/tablets? Really Great Reading offers a free version of their digital letter tiles that you can bookmark on student devices to use for making words when you need a digital option.

Really Great Reading Letter Tile Freeplay

You can also add:

Decodable Books:

We have reorganized our decodable book options in Google Slides. In this folder you will find additional folders with decodable books by skill. These books are in a printable format for you if you are looking for additional books to send home with students for practice.

Decodables

Ready-made, no copy, math estimation resource - just download and play?? Check out Steve Wybourney's Blog and try an Esti-Mystery with your students. If you subscribe, you receive an email update every time a new Esti-Mystery is created (usually twice a week). The Esti-Mysteries are leveled in grade bands and are sent as pre-made PowerPoints with instructions and transitions built in. He also has some other wonderful resources, including the What is the Mystery Number in the Box? (some subitizing, some ten frames, both with operations) and Splat. https://stevewyborney.com/2024/10/110-new-esti-mysteries/

Calling all K – 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.

• MEB: Director ext. 1086
• Heidi Goula: Secretary to the Director ext. 1098
• Cathie Witte: Records and Professional Development ext. 1092
• Julie Cox: Literacy Coordinator ext. 1064
• Christy Orr: Tech Integration Specialist ext. 1087
• Sara Stimac: Literacy Coach ext. 1939
• Angela Wilson: Math Coach ext. 3297
• Brian Klett: Fine Arts Facilitator ext. 1075
• Nicole Zaayer: Curriculum Facilitator ext. 1090
• Bob Cundiff - Math Coach ext.3538
• Jacob Roskovensky: Media Specialist ext. 1533