This session will include reflective inquiry around course projects. Additionally, you will focus on formative and summative assessments and accommodations. We will explore what grades really mean and whether or not they are a fair representation of student achievement.

The focus of this session of Co-Teaching is on planning. You will learn about COOL (Clear target, Options, Other, Learn) and how this can be used to support lesson design. This session will include time to co-plan and reflect on practices.

For those of you moving into co-teaching which utilizes teams of general education and special education teachers, it is critical that you implement this methodology effectively. Kathleen Kryza is a highly recommended national presenter who will lead your teams of co-teachers through an effective process for implementation. Topics to be taught, practiced, and built upon throughout the series include: learning to communicate effectively with your partner, scheduling issues and finding time to plan, co-teaching models, co-planning and lesson design (which includes establishing an appropriate learning This session of Co-Teaching will focus on honoring diversity and creating community. You will learn how to create a safe learning environment for all learners while using effective strategies to help them learn. Strategies to help you get to know your students will also be provided.

The course focuses on strategies and techniques for building a teaching partnership, planning lessons and working together effectively in the co-taught classroom. This session focuses on developing tiered lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners within the classroom. In addition, attention is focused on developing flexible groupings within the classroom setting to best serve student needs.

Registration reserved for County Leadership Council Committee Members only!

Upper elementary teachers will learn how to teach grammar, including sentence variety and comma usage using the text Sentence Composing for Elementary Students by Don and Jenny Killgallon. Teachers will also walk away with some great writing activities for their students that will aide in the development of sentence fluency and voice.

Middle and high school teachers will learn how to teach grammar, including sentence variety and comma usage using the text Sentence Composing for Middle and High School Students by Don and Jenny Killgallon. We will also look at activities related to “Smiley Face Tricks” by Mary Ellen Ledbetter and strategies used by Barry Lane/Gretchen Barnebei. Teachers will also walk away with some great writing activities for their students that will aide in the development of sentence fluency and voice.

Target audience: Early Childhood professionals, parents, anyone interested. This training will focus on child obesity and what can be done to change the trends. Areas covered will include: understanding the early brain, understanding the phrase "the body trains the brain", intentional daily structured activities planned by teachers, and research based information to guide child nutrition practices and improve nutrition.

Reserved for Sturgis Public Schools Curriculum Council Comittee Members only.