This training is for Middle School data coaches only! This training will provide information over Aware.

5 Sessions on Professional Development working with students in a Secondary Environment

This one day workshop will continue the training on the policies, procedures and goals of the advanced Academics & program Integration Department.

This one day workshop will continue MS LEAP curriculum work, continue to examine how LISD can best meet the needs of our G/T population and develop goals and expectations for 2009-2010.

Crucial Confrontation Mastery is about achieving consistent and goal-aligned results and relationships even when it is tough by making it safe to speak about high stakes issues when emotions run deep. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR AND ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS: 2-9-09 and 2-16-09

The purpose of this presentation is to update school administrators on the current drug trends in the community.

This series of 2 day workshops will focus on data analysis and using data to review school structures and lead change. Participants must register both days listed in each month.

By Invitation Only. Carol Young from College Board will present the District Integrated Summary Report, which includes campus and district AP, PSAT, & SAT data. This workshop is for district and campus Administrators.

By Invitation Only. Participants will review & analyze the District Integrated Summary Report, which includes campus and district AP, PSAT, & SAT data. This workshop is for district and campus Administrators.

By Invitation Only. This seminar is designed to support the work of campus coaches, instructional specialists, and content facilitators as they deepen knowledge and skills about the role and work of a Coach. This seminar will strengthen and deepen the knowledge, skills and beliefs of any position responsible for supporting others, building relationships and ultimately increasing performance.

* You must plan on attending all 4 sessions to receive credit. * This seminar is designed to support the work of campus coaches, instructional specialists, and content facilitators as they deepen knowledge and skills about the role and work of a Coach. This seminar will strengthen and deepen the knowledge, skills and beliefs of any position responsible for supporting others, building relationships and ultimately increasing performance.

* You must plan on attending all 4 sessions to receive credit. * This seminar is designed to support the work of campus coaches, instructional specialists, and content facilitators as they deepen knowledge and skills about the role and work of a Coach. This seminar will strengthen and deepen the knowledge, skills and beliefs of any position responsible for supporting others, building relationships and ultimately increasing performance.

Mandatory four day conference will provide Principals and Assistant Principals with necessary district training. Topics include (but not limited to) Truancy, RtI Updates, Inclusion, and Contractual Difficulties.

What are they, how are they formed, what do the do and what advantages do they offer to other types of improvement activities. Part 1 of a 3 part series.

A continuation of the PLC´s in LISD 3-Part series. This session will focus on team dynamics and skillful facilitation. Each participating campus/department will receive a copy of "Team to Teach" by Anne Jolly.

Final installment in the PLCs in LISD 3 Part series. This session will focus on the use of protocols to improve PLC effectiveness and efficiency. Each participaing campus/department will receive a copy of "Protocols for Professional Learning" by Lois Brown Easton.

*BY INVITATION ONLY* - This is a one day workshop designed for administrators interested in examining the issues related to the development of instructional programs that reflect excellence and equity. The activities and discussions in this workshop are designed to help participants identify excellence & equity concepts that apply to all subject areas and further prepare students in AP courses. At the end of the workshop, participants will understand how to create high-achievement classrooms accessible to all students and to make curricular decisions to increase student achievement and access to AP courses.

Safe and Civil Schools is a nationally known program created by Dr. Sprick who works with school districts and administrators on discipline, attendance, and school safety issues. His interventions are research based and data driven.

Closed Registration-By Invitation Only. How to Work Less, Play More, and Still Get the Job Done in a Normal School Week. This two-day professional development teaches a proven method of working in conjunction with your campus/department secretary to give you: *Time in Classrooms, *Time to complete all parental, paperwork, and management issues, *Time to have a personal life, too! Administrators must register and attend both days and their secretary must register and attend the second day.

This session is designed to introduce research-based strategies for creating caring schools by building positive relationships among students, teachers, administrators, and parents/community members. Participants will explore and receive a variety of resources and activities to promote safe and respectful learning environments using the Search Institutes 40 Developmental Assets research.

Which direction do you go after you have exhausted the RtI process? Must be currently enrolled (or completed) in a certification/master´s program for educational administration.

Investigations are a key element of the assistant principal job description. Learn to ocnduct an investigation appropriately and to utilize the district Student Code of Conduct as a guide in assigning consequences. Must be currently enrolled (or completed) in a certification/master´s program for educational administration.

How do you plan meaningful staff development that both meets the varied need of participating teachers and the common priorities for the campus? Are there any best practices to keep in mind when planning for adult learning? Must be currently enrolled (or completed) in a certification/master´s program for educational administration.

What are the necessary components of a high-functioning professional learning community? How do administrators best use, and support, this type of professional development and growth model? Must be currently enrolled (or completed) in a certification/master´s program for educational administration.

Assistant Principals need a functional knowledge of the RtI process. Learn the ins and outs from the administrative perspective. Must be currently enrolled (or completed) in a certification/master´s program for educational administration.

How do you make the shift from being a star teacher to an assistant principal who works hand-in-hand with the building leadership? What if you disagree? How do you support the vision for the campus? Must be currently enrolled (or completed) in a certification/master´s program for educational administration.

Explore strategies, techniques, and new ideas for working with students who continually arrive in the Asst. Prin. office with an office referral

How do you plan meaningful staff development that both meets the varied need of participating teachers and the common priorities for the campus? Are there any best practices to keep in mind when planning for adult learning?

Understanding by Design is a powerful tool for curriculum development. How can administrators capitalize on this design process as they plan?

What elements are required for a strong TINA plan? What district resources are available? How can you use linking language to require not just participation, but results?

What does your personality tell you about how others perceive you and how you lead others? Participants will not only explore their own leadership styles, but learn how to build a complementary leadership team.

Participants will learn structures for successfully navigating difficult conversations. Opportunities for practice will be available.

Participants will explore various options leading to freedom from financial woes and worries. From budgets to saving for retirement – an excellent source of ideas to get you started!

Participants will understand expectations for future administrators as they go through the interview process. Through an interactive session, participants will learn effective interviewing strategies, attributes that are necessary to get through the pre-screening process and how to make positive first impressions.

This session, led by the LISD contracted-attorney, will focus on student discipline legal issues.

Administrators and prospective administrators only. In order to appraise teachers, administrators need to attend PDAS training. This workshop will prepare administrators to conduct effective appraisals. Participants will develop an understanding of the critical attributes of each PDAS domain and develop calibrated scoring guidelines. Must attend all 20 hours to receive certification.

This course will be covering procedures for entering budget in IFAS.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY! THIS IS A TWO DAY COURSE! CHAMPS and Discipline in the Secondary Classroom (a Safe and Civil Schools series) empowers school personnel with techniques to help all students behave responsibly and respectfully. The program is a comprehensive process of designing a positive and proactive discipline plan by laying the groundwork for developing and implementing effective behavior management and positive behavior support of all students. The CHAMPS book A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management or Discipline in the Secondary Classroom will be provided for each participant. It is a comprehensive and practical book for classroom teachers who want to improve their current classroom management plan.

By Invitation Only! YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY! This workshop is designed to train trainers of CHAMPs and Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

This meeting is for all middle and high school data coaches.

This meeting is for high school data coaches.

This training for new RtI Team members will include basic information regarding the RtI process online, forms and referrals to special education.

Learn how to create test & quizzes using School Web. Create a short quiz during the session.

The program of Safe and Civil Schools will be reviewed and implemented at our campus. We will also learn about suicide prevention, as well as teaching strategies for social studies, literacy work stations, and brain-based practices.

Safe and Civil Schools Improvement Session; TAKS Training; RTI in Fast Math; Cricut; Writing Voice Sheet cards; Advocate Training

Why does the teacher leave so tired at the end of everyday. Improve your questioning strategies so all students are engaged in the learning.

Schools are encouraged to bring a team of those involved in curriculum decisions involving PSAT data; Administrators, Counselors, Data Coaches, PSAT teachers, English and Math Dept. Chairs. Participants will study disaggregated data from the 2008 PSAT exam.

Round Table discussion of the Ready, Set, Teach Program at Lewisville High School.

This training for returning RtI members will be a repeat of the Assistant Principal training held in July, 2008. Included will be scenarios, tips on form completion, and interventions. Instructions will also be given on how to use the Interventions book for behavioral referrals.

This training for new RtI Team members will include basic information regarding the RtI process, forms and referrals to special education.

ELEMENTARY AT 8:00AM AND 1:30PM; SECONDARY AT 10:30AM This training is for all administrators, especially those that chair campus RtI meetings. Updates to forms, the RtI website and the use of Aware for RtI will be part of the training. You only need to sign up for 1 session time. There are 3 sessions of this training offered, attendance at only 1 is necesary.

Learn 19 behavior based interventions that are supported by a strong evidence base of their effectiveness to help individual students improve behavior. Trainer has been certified through Safe and Civil Schools founder, Dr. Randy Sprick.

Developing and training of the campus and district behavior leadership teams COHORT V SCHOOLS ARE: Castle Hills, College Street, Coyote Ridge, Flower Mound ES, Highland Village, Independence, Indian Creek, Liberty, Lilly J. Jackson, Prairie Trail, Hedrick MS, and TCHS

Developing and training of the campus and district behavior leadership teams COHORT VI SCHOOLS ARE: Bluebonnet, Bridlewood, Donald, Ethridge, Forest Vista, Garden Ridge, Homestead, Lakeland, Parkway, Polser, DJCC

Developing and training of the campus and district behavior leadership teams COHORT I SCHOOLS ARE: HHS, MHS, LHS-N, Durham MS, ACMS, CVMS, Briarhill, Huffines MS, Griffin, Hedrick ES, Owen and Rockbrook

Developing and training of the campus and district behavior leadership teams COHORT II SCHOOLS ARE: Lamar, Downing, Timbercreek, McAuliffe and Southridge

Developing and training of the campus and district behavior leadership teams COHORT III SCHOOLS ARE: LHS, FMHS, LLC, Killian MS, Shadow Ridge MS, Lakeview MS, Forestwood MS and McKamy MS

Developing and training of the campus and district behavior leadership teams COHORT IV SCHOOLS ARE: Degan, Valley Ridge,Stewarts Creek, Heritage, Morningside, Hebron Valley, Central, Wellington, Hicks, Vickery, Peters Colony, Camey, Old Settlers, and Creekside

INVITATION ONLY! Train Trainers for Safe and Civil Schools Discipline Classroom Program (CHAMPS and Discipline for the Secondary Classroom) This is a two day session.

INVITATION ONLY! Train coaches to support Safe and Civil Schools Cohorts

THIS IS A TWO DAY WORKSHOP. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS. For new LISD teachers who are new to the profession. This academy is not designed to replace your years of university or alternative preparation. The purpose is to provide new teachers with the resources and support to enjoy a successful first year of teaching. Topics include "Getting Ready for the First Day," "Purposeful Classroom", "Response to Intervention", "Working with Parents", and more.

This session will review expectations of the STAR LOLA Facilitator position and previde a manual to assist them with their duties.

This two-day hands-on seminar teaches educators how to analyze high stakes tests to indentify the essential content being assessed. This seminar also provides participants with the principles needed to analyze textbooks and other instructional resources for alignment to the tests in use.

This session, presented by Jay McTighe, will help participants design unit assessments, other tasks, and rubrics that measure student understanding.

This session by Jay McTighe(co-author of Understanding By Design) will cover fundamental principles of Understanding By Design. This is an important beginning session for learning about and beginning to use Understanding By Design. Audience: This session is for campus administrators, teachers, and central office personnel.

Shane Templeton, one of the authors of Words Their Way will share information and his research on word study for phonics, vocabulary and spelling instruction. This session in open to Teachers, Special Ed, Bilingual, ESL, Principals and Adminisstrators.

Arbor Creek Teachers book study " A Handbook for Classroom Instruction That Works"

For Bluebonnet Campus only. In grade level PLCs we will implement Marzano´s Strategies.

Instructional Strategies That Work: Teachers will explore the Marzano 9 & how to implement these strategies for student success.

This is a beginner´s training series (Series 1 & 2) that will introduce ActivClassroom (ActivBoard, ActivPen, ActivStudio flipcharts). Participants will be introduced to tollboxes included in ActivStudio and learn how to use several of the basic tools within these toolboxes. Participants will gain access to over 15,000 resources included in the Activstudio via the Resource Library.

This training is for Castle Hills ES only. Training and discussion of the steps involved in making decisions for ARD committee members. The following components will be included in the training: 2008-2009 Texas Student Assessment requirements, Making Assessment decisions for Special Education Students, Student Success Initiative Requirements and Accommodations.

Do you ever wonder what options are available when you have a student who struggles in class? The RTI process may be what you need. Find out about what the team has to offer, the paperwork that is needed, the Tiers for success and timelines that are necessary and a scenario of outcomes from these meetings. Information regarding the 504 process, a different process, will be discussed, as well.

When should I send a kid to the nurse’s office when I suspect that it’s attention driven? What can I do to be proactive in providing wellness for my students in the classroom? How should I effectively handle an emergency to minimize excitement in my class? Charla Conner will give you some tips to try in the classroom.

Ellen Reese has applied for four LEF grants and has been awarded four LEF grants. She will walk through some of the basics of grant writing and give pointers on key words and the “no-no’s” of grant proposals.

This will be a class designed to help you understand more about you, your teaching style, what makes you tick and why some things drive you crazy!!! Come out and let Julie Martinez help you discover the “inner” you.

“Bullying is the intentional intimidation, threatening, or physical contact with another individual.” This behavior must not be tolerated. This session will inform you of the role of the bully, the bystander and the victim; how to recognize and treat each role. Bullying behavior is on the rise and more and more children are impacted by this issue once labeled “kid stuff.”

Any teacher can develop an array of strategies that will prove successful a great deal of the time. From this session, teachers will be able to recognize parent motives, seek first to understand, and be able to effectively manage any parent conversation with ease and confidence. This one you won’t want to miss…you’ll be introduced to Pinocchio’s Mom, the Caped Crusader, Mrs./Mr. Quit Picking on my kid, The Intimidator, The Stealth Zapper, the Helicopter Mom, and the Competitor.

Search Institute has identified 40 Developmental Assets as the building blocks of development that help young people grow to be healthy, caring and responsible individuals. Learn about internal assets and external assets, support, empowerment, boundaries, expectations, constructive use of time, commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies and positive identity. How do teachers foster these assets, and how does our school build a culture of healthy development?

Teachers will learn how to analyis and effectively use TAKS data for planning and implementing strategies for student success.

Want to learn a math technique that intrigues students? David Spence has a fun solution. Learn how to make teaching the basic multiplication facts easy using the ‘Stairstep Method to Find the 36 Basic Facts’! Spend some time learning how you can incorporate this method into your classroom.

Exactly what is Read, Talk, Write? It is a reading comprehension strategy that can be used for grades K through college. It has varying degrees of usage depending on the age of the student, and Randie Faulkner will share some ways to use it as an additional measure for assisting students in learning.

Wellness is the balanced integration of the emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual self. Wellness is the realization and appreciation that everything a person, feels, thinks, does, and believes impacts one’s health and wellbeing. Stephanie Moore’s presentation on wellness will focus on teaching how to recognize when we are not well, and how to find and maintain wellness in your life. Don’t miss out by being too busy to take care of yourself and hear this presentation.

This technology training is for DeLay Middle School new teachers. The workshop is from 8:00 to 4:00.

Training on the principles of the CHAMPS classroom/buidling management model. All day training on DMS campus

Participants will learn how to administer and analyze the data from the Develpomental Reading Assessment, K-5. This workshop is for Peters Colony Only!

This course will assist you in adjusting your teaching style to your students learning style.

This is a unique opportunity for all of our staff to be trained by the Denton County Medical Reserve Corps sponsored by the Denton County Health Department Health Emergency Alert Response Team.

Working with students with Autism

PLC information for staff

Teaching Graphics with Dr. DeAvila

Griffin Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Hedrick Elementary teachers and staff participants will be given a general overview of how to write a competitive grant using the LISD grant guidelines. LEF (Lewisville Education Foundation) program guidelines and grant writing/submitting processes will be discussed. Handouts will be provided.

This course is where core teachers meet with members of the AIS team to discuss classroom data and ways to tailor instruction to the student needs.

This is a book study on Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching by Carol Ann Tomlinson. The book discusses addressing student needs by tailoring the curriculum and classroom activities to accommodate every learner.

CHAMPS (a Safe and Civil Schools series) empowers school personnel with techniques to help all students behave responsibly and respectfully. The program is a comprehensive process of designing a positive and proactive discipline plan by laying the groundwork for developing and implementing effective behavior management and positive behavior support of all students.

This is a course where teachers can learn about diversity and how students´ culture and background can affect the way they learn.

This course deals with learning and incorporating reading and writing strategies for all content areas to use within the classroom. This course supplies teachers with suggestions and resources and allows them time to collaborate with colleagues.

Training in decision making regarding appropriate assesment who receive special education services.

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TEACHERS TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING OF ESL STUDENTS. IDEAS TO IMPROVE TEST SCORES THAT REQUIRE NO PREP TIME.

Effective ways and ideas and training will be offered on how to get students to use the smart boards.

"If you could guarantee a 15% increase in your students´ achievement by using a new strategy, would you use it? The research by Robert Marzano concerning classroom strategies that work with all students, provides that guarantee. Your participation in this active, hands-on, interactive-workshop will make you a believer and provide you with the strategies you want!"

This training is for Liberty Elementary first grade teachers. Teachers will become familiar with stations.

This training is for Liberty teachers, grades 3-5.

vertical Team Training

Differentiated Instruction

INOVA training for Lakeview educators

Sarah Fitzhugh will focus on extended training on Thinking Maps. *This course is for Parkway only.*

Debbie Roby and Amanda Dawson will revisit Colors.

BRIARHILL TEACHERS ONLY! This class allows teachers to update their electronic classroom from any Internet connection. We will be covering portions of the School Web I & II class.

2009-2010 Kick Off! This will be a meeting for ALL CIAS employees-- professionals, and paraprofessionals. Lunch will be provided. This is an all day REQUIRED event. Meet at your work location & carpool. Parking is limited.

For Departmental Professionals ONLY. Leadership is an ever-changing dynamic process. This seminar is designed for personal and professional transformation. Participants will leave with new coaching strategies and skills for leading their school community to the elusive goal of higher student achievement.

Faculty discussion on the book 19 minutes

This meeting is for teachers new to the profession. Although it says "First-Year Teachers" the second-year teachers may also find it beneficial. These meetings are for the purpose of providing support to teachers in their first and/or second year of teaching. Various topics of interest will be presented.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Grade level Cadre members will represent their campus. Information shared at the Cadre meetings will be disseminated by each member to their campus grade level teams.

Review of LEAP referral & testing procedures, classroom expectations for LEAP students, and differentiation strategies.

For Liberty Elementary teachers only, a staff development meeting on guided reading.

This meeting will cover Love and Logic. It is for Liberty staff only.

For Liberty Elementary teachers only, a staff development meeting on technology.

Writing for Liberty ES Staff only

For 1st grade teachers who have never brought first-graders to LISDOLA must attend a two hour inservice.

For those teachers new to 4th grade and bring students in the Fall.

For those teachers new to 4th grade and bring students in the Spring.

These meetings are for teachers new to the profession. Their purpose is to provide support to teachers on several topics throughout the year.

LPAC training is required under TAC Chapter 89 Subchapter BB for all members participating in schools´ LPAC meetings. This training will provide new LPAC members with the preparation needed to participate appropriately and within the criteria established in Chapter 89 related to identification, placement and re-classification of limited English proficient students.

LPAC training is required under TAC Chapter 89 Subchapter BB for all members participating in schools´ LPAC meetings. This training will provide LPAC members previously trained with the new information needed to participate appropriately and within the criteria established in Chapter 89 related to identification, placement and re-classification of limited English proficient students.

This training will provide updated information for all Bilingual and ESL campuses related to PEIMS changes, new forms for documentation and other procedural/compliance issues.

Participants will be actively engaged in learning related to Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey-Revised administration, scoring and reporting, as well as documentation required for student files.

Training will provide information on LPAC procedures and documentation for End of the Year LPAC meetings. Evaluation of student progress, TEA established exit criteria and EOY documents will be reviewed. This training is specific for any campus with LEP students.

Training will provide information on LPAC procedures and documentation for End of Year LPAC meetings. Evaluation of student progress, TEA established exit criteria and EOY documents will be reviewed. This training is specific for any campus with LEP students.

Training will provide information on LPAC procedures and documentation for End of Year LPAC meetings. Evaluation of student progress, TEA established exit criteria and EOY documents will be reviewed. This training is specific to Bilingual campuses.

Training will provide information on LPAC procedures and documentation for End of Year LPAC meetings. Evaluation of student progress, TEA established exit criteria and EOY documents will be reviewed. This training is specific to Bilingual campuses with first time LPAC members.

Participants will be actively engaged in learning related to Woodcock-Muñoz Language Survey-Revised administration, scoring and reporting, as well as documentation required for student files.

Various tests administered to elem. and English Lang. Learners will be presented. Overview will include TX Primary Reading Inventory, Tejas Lea, TELPAS and TAKS Reading. The effect of poverty and lang. registers on learning to read and techniques for working w/ parents will be addressed.

How to plan and implement a Guided Reading Lesson including development of literacy work stations/centers. Techniques for comprehension and intervention strategies for English Lang. Learners and struggling readers will be included. Independent reading , reading fluency, and Partner Reading will be explored.

Training useful in preparing for ESL/BIL Supplemental TExES. History of Chap. 89 and Bil. instruction will be presented. Teachers will be exposed to LPAC requirements, approaches to teaching Bil. programs, trends in ESL instruction along w/ current trends for teaching reading based on the Cueing System. Lesson planning and the ingredients for an effective lesson will also be discussed.

Incorporation of phonetic instruction and training in the elements of word analysis. Participants will receive a variety of activities suitable for elem., ESL and Bil. students.

Based on the Texas Ed. Agency´s module Guidelines for Teaching Writing Instruction, training will be provided in the steps in the writing process. Also included in the training will be an overview of the Six Traits of Writing plus One, Language Experience, Modeled Writing, Guided Writing and Independent Writing as well as Holistic Scoring.

This session is for teachers currently teaching in a Dual Language Program setting. Teachers will participate in the creation of a Dual Language Procedural Manual to be provided to future dual language teachers and administrators.

This session is for teachers teaching in the Dual Language Program. Agendas for each session will be sent via e-mail. Teachers will receive updates, participate in student data analysis, and dicuss a variety of topics based on teacher and student needs.

Presenters will share effective reading and writing strategies for ESL teachers. During Session A, Reviving the Essay, teachers will present writing tips from the fabulous author Gretchen Bernabei, on "REAL WRITING". Session B, Integrating Reading and Writing: By popular demand, how to teach reading and writing together with MEANING.

This session is for Pre-K and Kindergarten Bilingual teachers using the program Estrellita in their classroom. Teachers will receive a refresher on how to use the chants, poems, and stories in Estrellita to engage students in learning about sounds! Teachers will then be given the opportunity to learn about the Estrellita games and put them together with the materials provided by the Second Language Acquision and Instruction Department. Come join us in the fun and receive a chance to win some door prizes for your classroom!

This is a course to help prepare educators to take the ESL certification exam.

LPAC training is required under TAC Chapter 89 Subchapter BB for all members participating in schools´ LPAC meetings. This training will provide less experienced LPAC members with the information needed to participate appropriately and within the criteria established in Chapter 89 related to identification, placement and reclassification of limited English proficient students.

LPAC training is required under TAC Chapter 89 Subchapter BB for all members participating in schools´ LPAC meetings. This training will provide less experienced LPAC members with the information needed to participate appropriately and within the criteria established in Chapter 89 related to identification, placement and reclassification of limited English proficient students.

LPAC training is required under TAC Chapter 89 Subchapter BB for all members participating in schools´ LPAC meetings. This training will provide less experienced LPAC members with the information needed to participate appropriately and within the criteria established in Chapter 89 related to identification, placement and reclassification of limited English proficient students.

LPAC training is required under TAC Chapter 89 Subchapter BB for all members participating in schools´ LPAC meetings. This training will provide less experienced LPAC members with the information needed to participate appropriately and within the criteria established in Chapter 89 related to identification, placement and reclassification of limited English proficient students.

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is an organization of best practices for LEP students. And, while good teachers are probably already using many of the techniques embraced by SIOP, the instrument systematically ensures that teachers are providing the best instruction for LEP students in every lesson.

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is an organization of best practices for English Learners. While effective teachers may be using many of the techniques embraced by SIOP, the instrument systematically ensures that teachers are providing the best instruction for English Learners in every lesson. SIOP is an 18 hour course. Though participants will receive a separate certificate for each day of training, they must complete all 18 hours of this course to be officially SIOP-trained.

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is an organization of best practices for English Learners. While effective teachers may be using many of the techniques embraced by SIOP, the instrument systematically ensures that teachers are providing the best instruction for English Learners in every lesson. SIOP is an 18 hour course. Though participants will receive a separate certificate for each day of training, they must complete all 18 hours of this course to be officially SIOP-trained.

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is an organization of best practices for English Learners. While effective teachers may be using many of the techniques embraced by SIOP, the instrument systematically ensures that teachers are providing the best instruction for English Learners in every lesson. SIOP is an 18 hour course. Though participants will receive a separate certificate for each day of training, they must complete all 18 hours of this course to be officially SIOP-trained.

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is an organization of best practices for English Learners. While effective teachers may be using many of the techniques embraced by SIOP, the instrument systematically ensures that teachers are providing the best instruction for English Learners in every lesson. SIOP is an 18 hour course. Though participants will receive a separate certificate for each day of training, they must complete all 18 hours of this course to be officially SIOP-trained.

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is an organization of best practices for English Learners. While effective teachers may be using many of the techniques embraced by SIOP, the instrument systematically ensures that teachers are providing the best instruction for English Learners in every lesson. SIOP is an 18 hour course. Though participants will receive a separate certificate for each day of training, they must complete all 18 hours of this course to be officially SIOP-trained.

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is an organization of best practices for English Learners. While effective teachers may be using many of the techniques embraced by SIOP, the instrument systematically ensures that teachers are providing the best instruction for English Learners in every lesson. SIOP is an 18 hour course. Though participants will receive a separate certificate for each day of training, they must complete all 18 hours of this course to be officially SIOP-trained.

This course is for teachers who did not receive Spanish Language Arts conventions instruction in their undergraduate or alternative certification programs. The session will focus on Spanish writing conventions such as noun articles, abbreviations, accent placement rules, and punctuation such as beginning-ending, em dash, quotations, etc.

Training will include information from TEA about the various assessments for LEP students and the LPAC Decision Making Process as it relates to LEP student participation in state assessments.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY! June 26th will only be one day! CHAMPS (a Safe and Civil Schools series) empowers school personnel with techniques to help all students behave responsibly and respectfully. The program is a comprehensive process of designing a positive and proactive discipline plan by laying the groundwork for developing and implementing effective behavior management and positive behavior support of all students. The CHAMPS book A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management will be provided for each participant. It is a comprehensive and practical book for classroom teachers who want to improve their current classroom management plan.

This session is for the members of the district vertical math team to write and edit curriculum using the Understanding by Design framewok.

PLC information for counselors

NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS ONLY! Participants will learn structures for successfully navigating difficult conversations. Opportunities for practice will be available.

NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS ONLY! This session will afford participants the opportunity to problem-solve time management issues inherent to the assistant principalship with experienced administrators.

Participants will write curriculum for the Night School SAT Course.

This course will be covering Financial Budget Coding.

This is CIAS Paraprofessionals Only. CIAS paraprofessionals come join us as Debbie Wade presents "Put Your Best Foot Forward and Shake It All About" in the AM Session and "Jumping for Joy" - Learning from the Frogs in the PM Session. Please Register for both sessions if you can.

By invitation only. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND AND REGISTER FOR THE SEPT. 23RD SESSION. THEY MUST ALSO CHOOSE, REGISTER and ATTEND EITHER THE SEPT. 24TH OR 25TH SESSION. School Visitation Protocol (SchoolView: Gathering Trend Data on Curricular and Instructional Classroom Practices) is a diagnostic data-gathering tool that principals and other school leaders can use to gather trend data regarding curricular and instructional practices in the classroom. This observational data can be used for needs assessment and changes in classroom practices as a result of staff development initiatives. [Leadership/Curriculum/Instruction] Attendance at TWO days of the workshop are necessary for application and credit.

Campus designees will receive information about the upcoming fingerprinting blitz.

This is an Active Teaching Academy for Core Subject Areas brought to the District by the R4 Group

This session is for data Coaches only! This working session using AWARE to prepare for training teachers in August.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY! The June 26th workshop is one day only. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom (a Safe and Civil Schools series) empowers school personnel with techniques to help all students behave responsibly and respectfully. The program is a comprehensive process of designing a positive and proactive discipline plan by laying the groundwork for developing and implementing effective behavior management and positive behavior support of all students. The Discipline in the Secondary Classroom book will be provided for each participant. It is a comprehensive and practical book for classroom teachers who want to improve their current classroom management plan.

This meeting is for teachers new to the profession. Although it says "First-Year Teachers" the second-year teachers may also find it beneficial. These meetings are for the purpose of providing support to teachers in their first and/or second year of teaching. Various topics of interest will be presented.

Developing and training of the campus and district behavior leadership teams

These meetings are for teachers new to the profession. Their purpose is to provide support to teachers on several topics throughout the year.

LISD is providing an excellent resource to the district. The Gale Virtual Library is an electronic collection of high quality reference ebooks. It also includes several ebooks that can be used by teachers for Continuing Professional Educaiton hours. In this session, you will be given an overview of how to access and use this valuable resource as well as a short overview of all the other databases that TCHS has available to you and your students.