Faculty+Workshops

 **__November Faculty Workshops__** **__1.Literacy__**  **__Topic:__**  **__Reading__**   **__Strategies: Using Sticky Notes to generate Classroom discussions__**  **__Facilitators: Bonnie Fineman__**   As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to teach students how to use sticky notes to improve their reading comprehension and to generate meaningful questions for a post-reading discussion. Teachers will develop lesson plan ideas for in-class reading activities and develop the knowledge of strategies that are appropriate for all content areas.   **__2.__**  **__AP__**  **__Topic:__**  **__An Introduction to the AP Program at EHHS - a Beginners Guide for Everyone__**  **__Facilitator: Tim Reid__**  This workshop will provide a detailed understanding of the Advanced Placement Program as it is 1) administered by the College Board, 2) offered at EHHS, 3) used by colleges to award students advanced placement and/or college credit.         **__3. PBIS__**   **__(Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support)__**         **__Topic: Strategies to Create a Positive & Supportive Classroom Environment__**         **__Facilitators: PBIS__**   **__Committee Members__**     <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> This workshop will review the mission and methods of the PBIS program. The PBIS committee members will review and revisit the PBIS language, strategies, and how to incorporate them into classroom management and instruction. As a result of this workshop, staff will be able to use PBIS language and strategies to create a supportive classroom environment  **.** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__PBIS-THIS WORKSHOP IS A REPEAT OF SEPTEMBER’S & OCTOBER’S WORKSHOP-DO NOT ATTEND FOR A SECOND TIME__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__4. Collins Writing__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Topic: Collins’ Writing-Moving from a Type 3 to a Type 5- Editing and Revising__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Facilitator: John Fote__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> This workshop will focus on strategies and lessons for editing and revising, creating Type 4 activities, and helping students transition from a Type 3 to a Type 5. In addition, this workshop will include an overview of the 2011-2012 Collins Writing Program plan <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__5. Technology__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Topic:__**  **__Using the Media Center Databases and Resources__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Facilitator: Kristine Emond__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Participants will learn how to use the Library Media Center's many resources, specifically the databases for research. Find out about new additions for this year, and learn how to best utilize these resources in your classrooms. There will be time for hands-on exploration of the databases. <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__6. Connections__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Topic:__**  **__Connections: Supporting Service Learning Projects__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Facilitator: Dan Pichette and Connections Council Members__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> This workshop will include an overview of Service Learning, Graduation requirements, and ways to support students in developing a plan or finding individual opportunities. Participants will understand the difference between community service and service learning and discuss strategies and plans for supporting service learning projects through Connections. <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__7. Technology__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Topic:__**  **__Edmodo & Yola for Classroom Instruction: Support Session__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Facilitators: Lana Branciforte & Martin Martinez__** <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> This workshop will provide teachers already using Edmodo and Yola with support. There will be time to collaborate on how to make these programs more effective and share strategies for use in the classroom. This is intended to support those who attended October’s workshop and would like extra time, or those who are already using these applications. <span style="display: block; font-family: calibri,sans-serif; text-align: center;">**October 4, 2011****Faculty Workshops**

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**Overview:** Each month we will have a faculty workshop series. You will sign up for one of the offerings that you feel you need to work on, learn more about, or is of interest to you. Please register for one of the following faculty workshops on Protraxx- see attached directions.

Below you will find a list of workshop titles with their facilitator. Locations will be sent out and posted prior to the workshop time, next Tuesday.


 * __1.Literacy__**
 * __Topic: Reading Strategies- Setting a Purpose for Reading (limited to 20 people)__**
 * __Facilitators: Ann Flanagan, Caitlin Pelletier, Kelly Quick__**

Participants will learn why setting a purpose is an important strategy for student comprehension. Teachers will be able to define a clear purpose for students, as well as instruct students on how to determine a purpose while reading independently.


 * 2.** **__Technology__**
 * __Topic: Creating a Class Website: Edmodo__****__, Schoology__****__, Yola__** **__(limited to 25 people)__**
 * __Facilitators: Dan Pichette__****__, Lana Branciforte__****__, Yesenia__** **__Hernandez__**

Learn about three different examples of web 2.0 applications that can be used to create class websites: Edmodo, Schoology, and Yola.com. A basic overview of all three websites will be shared, followed by an opportunity to learn about one of these in more depth from our presenters in small groups. You will have the opportunity to start your own account and begin working on a program.

This workshop will review the mission and methods of the PBIS program. The PBIS committee members will review and revisit the PBIS language, strategies, and how to incorporate them into classroom management and instruction. As a result of this workshop, staff will be able to use PBISlanguage and strategies to create a supportive classroom environment**.** **__THIS WORKSHOP IS A REPEAT OF SEPTEMBER’S WORKSHOP-DO NOT ATTEND FOR A SECOND TIME__**
 * __3. PBIS__****__(Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support)__**
 * __Topic: Strategies to Create a Positive & Supportive Classroom Environment__****__Facilitators: PBIS__****__Committee Members__**

This workshop will review and go into more depth regarding the Year 4 Plan for implementing the Collins’ Writing Program at EHHS. Facilitators will include an overview of the 5 types of writing, general program features, and ways to manage and implement the program in the classroom. A discussion of what has worked and what has not worked for teachers will follow. If Collins is part of your Professional Growth Plan, you may want to consider attending this workshop to better understand the current EHHS plan.
 * __4. Collins Writing Program__**
 * __Topic: Collins Year 4 Overview, Program Review and Management Support__**
 * __Facilitator: Chris Sparks__**

This workshop will review the basics of using a SmartBoard. Additionally, facilitators will share examples of how to use the SmartBoard Tools software to create interactive activities. If possible, participants may have time to create their own activities using the SmartBoard software**.** **//This workshop will be smaller and go slower to accommodate the needs of people who are new to working with their SmartBoard//****.**
 * __5. Technology__**
 * __Topic: SmartBoard__** **__Basics (__** **__limited to 15 people) Feel free to repeat this workshop if you still had questions from September’s Workshop__**
 * __Facilitator: Christine Lawlor__****__-King__**

This workshop will review and introduce more advanced tools and strategies for teaching with the SmartBoard. Participants should have a basic understanding and skill level with the SmartBoardbefore attending this session. Participants may have time to create their own activities using the SmartBoard software. Please bring an activity or lesson that you would like to develop a SmartBoard activity for.
 * __6. Technology-__**
 * __Topic: SmartBoard__** **__Advanced__** **__Tools and Strategies for Teaching and Engagement (limited to 15 people)__**
 * __Facilitator: John Kopcha__**

The //__College Ed Program__// is the College Board’s college planning and career exploration program for middle and high school students. It is a flexible, standards- aligned curriculum written by experienced AP teachers, school counselors and college planning experts. The program provides students with information and tools they need to explore, plan for, prepare for, and ultimately attend and succeed in college. This year we are introducing the program to all freshmen through collaboration with the 9th grade teams. This workshop will give you an outline of the //__College Ed program.__//
 * __7. Guidance (workshop is open to everyone)__**
 * __Topic: Introducing the College Board’s__** **//__College Ed Program__//**
 * __Facilitator: Patricia Cohen, Fal__** **__Patel, Frank Staples__**

<span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">**__Current Faculty Workshops: September__** **__Workshop Descriptions__**

**__Facilitator: Kim Shaker & Jenny Jepsen__**
== This workshop will focus on specific pre-reading strategies applicable across the curriculum. Pre-Reading strategies help students to activate prior knowledge and connect to texts and content. Examples of such strategies and assignments will be shared and explained to participants. Participants may want to bring a text or reading to develop a pre-reading activity for their class. ==

**__Facilitator: Michelle Marion & Member of Connections Council__**
== Members of the Connections Council will help **__new teachers and/or teachers who are starting with a 9__** **__th__** **__grade Connections__** to develop a plan and choose activities to engage their new advisory group.Facilitators will model effective team and community building activities with participants and share other ideas that can be used with a new Connections group. ==

**__Topic: Strategies to Create a Positive & Supportive Classroom Environment__** **__Facilitators: PBIS__** **__Committee Members__**
== This workshop will review the mission and methods of the PBISprogram. The PBIS committee members will review and revisit the PBISlanguage, strategies, and how to incorporate them into classroom management and instruction. As a result of this workshop, staff will be able to use PBIS language and strategies to create a supportive classroom environment. == == **__4. Data & Assessment__** **__Topic: Applying the SLE__** **__(Student Learning Expectations) to your Rubrics & Assessments__** **__Facilitator: Tim Kinel__** Members of the Student Learning Expectations committee will go into more depth about how and why they developed the new Student Learning Expectations rubrics. Additionally, they will share ideas and examples of how to apply them to previously developed assignments and rubrics. Teachers may want to bring a Collins assignment or other assignment to apply the SLEs to. ==

**__5. Technology-SmartBoard Overview__** **__Topic: SmartBoard__** **__Overview & Tools__** **__Facilitator:__****__Christine Lawlor__****__-King & Sara Slogesky__**
== This workshop will review the basics of using a SmartBoard. Additionally, facilitators will share examples of how to use the SmartBoard Tools software to create interactive activities. If possible, participants may have time to create their own activities using the SmartBoard software. == <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: left;">**__Archived Information__**  <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: left;">**__2010-2011 Faculty Workshop Materials and Information__** __**Mid-Year Report on Faculty Workshops and PD:**__ __**End of the Year Report and Survey Data:**__

**__General Resources:__**
 * __Reflection and Feedback Form for Faculty Workshops:__**

More to come for 2011-2012....