Professional Development 30-Day Calendar

Online All Levels: Brain Based Learning (GT Update) (10/24/2009 - 11/21/2009)

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/24/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/21/2009	End Time:	5:00 PM

Online

Online Program that will include the following: This program will provide educators with a detailed look at how the brain works. Understanding whether a student is a visual learner, an auditory learner or a kinesthetic learner can be the key to maximizing their potential. The founders of Brainsmart, Dr. Marcus Conyers, and Dr. Donna Wilson, offer insights into how to get confirmation that students are hearing and comprehending, how to exicte learners about theiri own potential, and how to chunk classroom instruction to maximum results. Taking an assessment, create a lesson plan and participating in a discussion thread will be required.

Online Secondary: Differentiating Instruction For All Students (10/24/2009 - 11/21/2009)

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/24/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/21/2009	End Time:	5:00 PM

Online

This is an online course. The course will cover the following objectives: 1. Present the elements for planning which are essential in differentiating instruction. 2. Discuss the following elements: Climate, Knowing the Learner, Assessment, Adjustable Assignments, Instructional Strategies, and Curriculum Approaches. This class will include discussion threads, journal entries, and activities.

Online Monitoring Student Progress & Potential (11/9/2009 - 12/13/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009
End Date:	12/13/2009	End Time:	Midnight

Online

ONLY FOR ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION TEACHERS.

The NeXt Generation of Teachers (12/4/2009)

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/4/2009	Start Time:	11:00 AM
End Date:	12/4/2009	End Time:	12:30 PM

Frisco Independent School District - Acker Special Programs Center & Offices

Today’s workforce comprises distinct generational cohorts—Veterans, Baby Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials. Discuss knowledge and tools to create and sustain true collaboration, teamwork, and consensus. Learn guidelines for examining the generational footprint of an entire district, department, or school, and easy-to-apply strategies to promote cross-generational collaboration, performance, and harmony!