Professional Development Workshops
The course content includes current research and evidence based practices that are necessary for the development of the technical skills of reading along with academic vocabulary and deep comprehension. Important components of an effective comprehensive reading program designed to develop proficient readers, competent writers and critical thinkers are included in this material.
Units to include:
Audience: K-3rd grade teachers, K-5 ELL teachers, K-8 special education teachers
Dates: July 18 and 19, August 30, Sept. 27, December 20, 2019
Location: Baboquivari USD Primary School
Course Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $60 for all 5-days (Assessment book and fundamentals of reading book included. Lunch NOT included.)
Payment PolicyPayments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course. Cancellation & Refund PolicyCancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
AASBO & PIMA COUNTY SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER TRAINING
SESSION 6: SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2
Typical Organizational Structure
Instructor: Jeff Gadd
Location: 200 N Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701
Parking: Validated parking will be available at Public Works Parking Garage, 50 W. Alameda St, and Public Service Center Garage, 38 E. Alameda St.
Workshop Date: Friday, November 15, 2019
Cost: $50
Time: Continental breakfast and check-in starts at 8:00 am. Workshop begins at 8:30 am and ends at 4:00 pm.
*An hour break is provided for lunch with several close locations to choose from.
Media Policy:
The Pima County School Superintendent's Office and its partners often take photographs and videos during events and workshops as they occur. By registering for this event and/or workshop you are granting permission to use these images to promote our programs in print, on the web, and on social media.
Payment Policy:
Payments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course.
Purchase orders and check payments can be addressed to Pima Special Programs, 200 N Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701. Please include copies of the invoice(s), name of registrant(s), or list of invoice number(s) with the purchase order and check payments to ensure proper credit is applied and avoid delay or cancellation of your registration. Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. Cancellations can be emailed to: AR@schools.pima.gov. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
This session will combine research and brain based strategies that will work in your classroom every day. Participants will focus on specific strategies for assessments that individualize instruction and capitalize on the student’s strengths, “hook” the students’ brains through classroom activities, and empower students to be self-directed and motivated learners.
Audience : K-12 Educators
Location: Santa Cruz County Complex, Courtroom A, Nogales, AZ
Course Dates: November 19, 2019 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free | Lunch is on your own ( for an hour)
(2.5 Hours)
Wack-A-Packs, a fantastic phenomenon, can be used as more than just a fun demonstration. Teachers will experience how to turn student-driven questions into science experiments related to the science behind Wack-A-Packs. Educators will leave empowered to bring a little chemistry into the classroom. They will also leave with lots of data collection equipment for their classrooms which will open up the door to further experimentation and exploration related to this phenomenon and many others! Educators will take home a STEMAZing Kit of books/equipment/supplies worth nearly $150 so they can immediately engage their students back in the classroom.
Audience: Teachers attending the Arizona STEM Adventure with their students from grades 4-8 and other educators who are invited by the organizers.
Facilitators:
DaNel Hogan - Director of The STEMAZing Project
Brooke Meyer - Director of Programs for SARSEF
Margaret Wilch - Director of Research for SARSEF
Location: Pima Community College - Northwest Campus
6700 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85709
Course Date: Friday, November 22, 2019
Cost: FREE - Thanks to our gracious sponsors and partners - IBM, Raytheon, Pima Community College, SARSEF, and The STEMAZing Project.
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Once teachers check their students in at registration, they will be escorted directly to the workshop room by PCC volunteers. They will then rejoin their students after the workshop concludes. Snacks and coffee will be available starting at 9:00 am.)
This is a STEMAZing Workshop. The STEMAZing Project’s philosophy on teacher professional development is simple: It must be hands-on and engaging – putting the educators in the seat of the students to experience STEM lessons firsthand. It must provide the educators with the equipment and supplies they need to implement the lessons and activities in their classrooms the next day if they choose. It must be facilitated by master educators who have themselves been in the classroom.
The Pima County School Superintendent's Office and its partners often take photographs and videos during events and workshops as they occur. By registering for this event and/or workshop you are granting permission to us and partnering organizations to use these images to promote our programs in print, on the web, and on social media.
NEED Wind? With support from the National Renewable Energy Lab, the NEED Project is partnering with The STEMAZing Project to bring elementary and middle school teachers the opportunity to engage students using wind energy lessons and resources. From the science of energy to wind 101 and engineering the best wind turbine for weight lifting, you will leave well equipped to let students explore the wonders of wind. Integrate wind energy lessons into language arts, social studies, math, and more! Every teacher will receive a kit of equipment/supplies valued at $175 - don't miss out!
SPECIAL THANKS to partner organizations NREL and NEED Project!
Audience: K-8th Grade Teachers
Facilitator: DaNel Hogan - Director of The STEMAZing Project
Location: SAACA's CATALYST Collaboration Arts & Maker Space (inside the Tucson Mall)
4500 N Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
Parking: It's the Tucson Mall, parking is easy! CATALYST is located on the first floor between Dillard's and Sears.
Course Date: Saturday, November 23, 2019
Cost: $25 includes NEED Wind Energy Kit of equipment/supplies worth about $175, continental breakfast, and lunch
Time: Breakfast and check-in starts at 8:00 am. Workshop begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3:30 pm.
The STEMAZing Project’s philosophy on teacher professional development is simple: It must be hands-on and engaging – putting the educators in the seat of the students to experience STEM lessons firsthand. It must provide the educators with the equipment and supplies they need to implement the lessons and activities in their classrooms the next day if they choose. It must be facilitated by master educators who have themselves been in the classroom.
Payment Policy Payments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course. Cancellation & Refund Policy Cancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. Cancellations can be emailed to: AR@schools.pima.gov. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
Topic II: Diversity
SESSION ONE: Facilitating Introspection - Beginning Conversations on Privilege, Power and Perspectives
The world is a rainbow of diversity – yet we can only see through our own personal lens until light shines on ideas, perspectives and experiences that enlighten us differently. In this safe and interactive session, we will explore and dialogue together to expand our own awareness and compassion for ourselves and other.
Location: Abrams Public Health Center (Room 1106)
3950 S. Country Club Rd. #100, Tucson, AZ 85714
Cost: $25 Lunch included, 1.5 hrs. re-certification credit earned
SESSION 7: ACCOUNTING
This session provides the student with a working knowledge of accounting principles as applied in public school accounting, including an orientation to school finance, financial accounting, payroll, and fixed assets, as well as audit requirements. The course includes an overview of Arizona School Budget laws.
Instructor: Paul Christensen
Location: 33 N Stone, 6th Floor, Conference Room 614, Tucson, AZ 85701
Workshop Date: Friday, December 6, 2019
Cost: $25, 2 hrs. re-certification credit earned
SESSION TWO: Facilitating Introspection - Beginning Conversations on Privilege, Power and Perspectives - Part 2
The world is a rainbow of diversity – yet we can only see through our own personal lens until light shines on ideas, perspectives and experiences that enlighten us differently. In this safe and interactive Part 2 session, we will explore and dialogue together to expand our own awareness and compassion for ourselves and other while addressing power, privilege and perspectives. (Note: previous attendance for Part 1 is not required or necessary.)
Payment PolicyPayments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Sending payment without registration does not suffice as registration for the course. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course. Payments may be sent to ar@schools.pima.govCancellation & Refund PolicyCancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
SESSION 8: TRANSPORTATION/MAINTENANCE/FACILITIES
Transportation:
This session is designed to develop and refine personnel, logistic management skills relating to pupil transportation. Participants will use practical exercises based on actual situations to craft a portfolio of notes and templates for their professional use. Discussion of skills and resources required to effectively manage education transportation programs.
Maintenance/Facilities:
Participants will be provided with an overview of the responsibilities associated with maintenance and operations departments and activities in support of school facilities. Topics to be covered include:
Instructor: Robert Jacobson
Workshop Date: Friday, January 10, 2020
Date: Friday, January 10 4:30-8:30 p.m, Saturday, January 11 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Saturday, February 1 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Saturday March 7 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Friday, April 3 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4 - 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m
Marianne Landrith is the Program Director of Frameworks & Foundations and GiftED for the Pima County School superintendent's Office. Marianne has taught for 34 years in regular and gifted education. She has worked as a Teacher Trainer Mentor, Peer Coach Trainer, Program Facilitator and Career Ladder Peer Evaluator. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Language, Reading and Culture.
SESSION THREE:
Speaking Up (Advocating for Social Justice)
Do you ever wish you knew what to say to be a better advocate? This session will address Identity, Diversity, Justice and Action. This reflective and interactive session will support participants in self-reflection, advocacy strategies, and planning for how to address increased equity, diversity, and justice in the classroom and other environments.
Meet two of our favorite robots, Edison from www.meetedison.com and Roz from Peter Brown's book The Wild Robot! Edison is a little robot, with lots of potential. From pre-programmed barcodes to drag and drop graphical programming, Scratch, and even the ability to use Python (a real line code programming language), there are lots of EdVentures this starter robot can take your students on. You can even program Edison to be controlled using a television remote! Roz is wild and finding her way in the world! Use challenges inspired by Roz's adventures on an island to inspire your students to seek solutions. We are certain you will fall in love with these small but powerful robots. Each participant will get an Edison robot along with the book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown and accessories to go along with their new robot including LEGO compatible building bricks! Kit valued at nearly $100.
Audience: K-12th Grade Traditional Classroom Teachers ONLY
This workshop is a repeat of the past Meet Edison STEMAZing Workshops held previously. Teachers are only allowed to attend this workshop ONCE. Past participants are encouraged to consider attending a one of the advanced Edison workshops and/or participate in our STEMAZing Robot Roundups for additional professional growth.
(Due to an agreement with Microbric, LLC only traditional classroom educators can receive an Edison robot and kit. If you are interested in meeting Edison but educate students in a different role - homeschool, PreK, administration, librarian, informal educator, etc, please contact DaNel Hogan for options to attend.)
STEMAZing Robot Generals: Sherrie Dennis from DeGrazia Elementary and Michael Griffith from UA College of Education
Course Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Cost: $25 includes Edison robot, accessory kit, book, continental breakfast, and lunch.
(NOTE: Edison Robots are provided to teachers attending this workshop under an agreement with Microbric. All participants who attend this workshop understand their contact information will be shared with Microbric (name, work address, work phone, work email, organization the educator works for, school district, position, and grade level) and consent to have Microbic contact them via email.)
This workshop is part of the STEMAZing Workshop Series. The STEMAZing Project’s philosophy on teacher professional development is simple: It must be hands-on and engaging – putting the educators in the seat of the students to experience STEM lessons firsthand. It must provide the educators with the equipment and supplies they need to implement the lessons and activities in their classrooms the next day if they choose. It must be facilitated by master educators who have themselves been in the classroom.
SESSION FOUR:
Building Bridges for Change
In this reflective and interactive session we will increase our understanding of privilege and intersectionality. We will explore hate; address ways to reduce everyday prejudice, bias and stereotypes; and discuss strategies to increase influence in the classroom and other environments.
SESSION 9: HUMAN RESOURCES
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of human resources functions in the public school setting with emphasis on supervision skills.
Compensation systems with emphasis on stepless salary schedules
Instructor: Jim Dean
Location: 200 N Stone, 3rd Fl, Tucson, AZ 85701
Workshop Date: Friday, January 24, 2020
In the four-day Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar, participates will develop:
Facilitator: Mary Bouley is an experienced educator and consultant with expertise in coaching, mentoring, project management, and professional development. She is a Cognitive CoachingSM Training Associate and Adaptive SchoolsSM Agency Trainer for the Arizona K12 Center.
Dates: January 27 and 28 and March 30 and 31, 2020; 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Early Bird Special: $ 400 (4 days) if registered before Dec. 27, 2019. $450 after Dec. 27, 2019
Registration fee includes materials, continental breakfast and parking. Audience: Administrators, Instructional Leaders, PLC moderators and coaches. Site teams encouraged to attend together. Location: Pima County School Superintendent’s Office 200 N. Stone Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85701 Contact: Mary Bouley, marybouley@cox.net
The Pima County School Superintendents' Offices are offering Cognitive Coaching℠ Foundations Seminar in collaboration with the AZK12 Center. This seminar is designed for principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, teacher leaders and others who strive to support and guide a higher level of practice with their colleagues. In this seminar, participants learn ways to expand and refine knowledge and skills to promote more effective teaching and learning. The focus is on strategies that enhance teachers’ intellectual growth and strengthen instructional decision-making. During the workshop the maps and tools of Cognitive Coaching℠ are demonstrated and practiced. Specifically, participants learn to: establish rapport, create trust, and conduct planning, reflecting, and problem-resolving conversations. These maps and tools develop teacher self-efficacy and cognitive autonomy, while also developing a sense of community and professional culture within a school.
Facilitator: Mary Bouley is an experienced educator and consultant with expertise in coaching, mentoring, project management, and professional development. She is a Cognitive CoachingSM Training Associate and specializes in one-on-one coaching as well as group facilitation. Through AZK12, Mary has been providing Cognitive CoachingSM Foundation training for the past 7 years.
Training each day (8:30-4:00) will cover the following topics:
Location: Pima County School Superintendent's Office | 200 N. Stone Tucson, AZ 85701
Regular Rate: $850 after January 7, 2020
Topic III: Leadership and Supervision SESSION ONE: How Should I Say This? (Tips for Holding Difficult Conversations)
Topic III: Leadership and Supervision
SESSION ONE: How Should I Say This? (Tips for Holding Difficult Conversations)
Approaching challenging conversations with parents and co-workers can be difficult – yet incredibly important! In this lighthearted and insightful presentation, participants will be able to self-reflect on their personal intentions for conversations and styles of holding “emotionally charged” or “high stakes” conversations. Participants will use real life scenarios to gain new ideas and skills for holding difficult conversations with more successful outcomes.
Audience: School Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Nurses, Health Aides, Office staff and School Resource Officers
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Got robots or none? Any teachers using robots already in PreK-12th grade classrooms or interested in using robots to teach coding and engineering, should join our Robot Generals, Sherrie Dennis and Michael Griffith, for a Saturday morning filled with sharing, collaborating, and learning together. All robot platforms are welcome: Edison, Ozobot, Cubetto, Sphero, Botley, Robot Mouse, Lego Mindstorm, Vex - you name it! Bring your bots and/or bring your brain! The goal of STEMAZing Robot Roundups is to let educators using robots share, inspire, and learn from each other and to let educators considering robots weight the pros and cons of different robot options. Join the STEMAZing Robot Army!
PD Hours: a certificate for up to 4 hours of professional development credit will be provided
STEMAZing Robot Generals: Michael Griffith from the UA College of Education and Sherrie Dennis from DeGrazia Middle School
Location: SAACA's CATALYST Collaborative Arts & Maker Space (inside the Tucson Mall)
Course Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020
Cost: FREE includes continental breakfast and PD certificate.
Time: Breakfast and check-in starts at 8:00 am. Robot Roundup ends at noon. We hope you will meet some new connections for your professional learning network and enjoy lunch together.
The wild robot, Roz, continues her adventures in Peter Brown's book The Wild Robot Escapes, as she tries to return to her island. Take your Edison use to the next level as you engage in challenges inspired by Roz's daring story. Learn new ways to cultivate STEM minds using Edison's various levels of coding and engineering options. Bring a laptop and ONE Edison robot with you to learn more about EdBlocks and EdScratch coding apps. There will also be a chance to explore coding with Python for those that want to jump to the highest level of coding with Edison. Finally, you can engineer with Edison using the EdCreate kit which allows you to build EdTank, EdDigger, EdRoboClaw, EdCrane, and EdPrinter. (https://meetedison.com/edcreate/) The STEMAZing Kit (valued at about $80) for this workshop includes a SECOND Edison Robot and an EdCreate kit!
Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers with an Edison robot already
You are expected to bring a laptop computer and ONE Edison robot with you to the workshop. If you do not yet have an Edison robot but would like to attend, please reach out to DaNel Hogan discuss options.
Course Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Cost: $25 includes STEMAZing kit, continental breakfast, and lunch.
Do you want to get serious about coding Edison robots? Join our Robot Generals for this advanced coding with Edison workshop to take your coding game to the next level. With challenges inspired by Chris Van Allsburg's book Jumanji and Zathura, you will learn about and use advanced coding techniques in both the EdScratch and EdPy programming platforms. Go on out of this world EdVentures and start to grasp the full range of possibilities with our favorite little robot - Edison. The $50 STEMAZing Kit for this workshops includes both picture books, a building brick lion, and more!
Audience: Any teachers with Edison robots ready to learn more!
You are expected to bring a laptop computer and TWO Edison robots with you to the workshop. If you do not yet have Edison robots but would like to attend, please reach out to DaNel Hogan discuss options.
Location: Pima County School Superintendent's Office
200 N Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Parking: Parking will be available and validated for Pima County parking garages ONLY. More info sent later.
Course Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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