We all approach conversations and interactions with others through our own cultural lens. For educators, that lens can often influence our teaching practices. Recognizing our cultural biases is the first step toward designing a learning environment that welcomes all students. Join Dr. Jay Marks, an educator and passionate education consultant, as he shares practical strategies to help improve cultural competence and awareness of cultural differences. Learn how to leverage the diverse social and knowledge structures that students bring to the classroom. You’ll leave with useful teaching strategies that support your diverse learners and help you create a classroom that values belonging.

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Macomb 2020 is a two year professional development program designed to prepare teachers in Macomb County to develop and facilitate a blended learning environment in their classrooms. Participants will navigate a unique series of workshops to provide them with the technology skills and pedagogy essential to teaching classes using a blended approach.

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This class is for Cohort 4 participants who have completed the Year 1 requirements for Macomb 2020. Macomb 2020 is a two year professional development program designed to prepare teachers in Macomb County to develop and facilitate a blended learning environment in their classrooms. Participants will navigate a unique series of workshops to provide them with the technology skills and pedagogy essential to teaching students using a blended approach.

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This workshop will: • Show you exactly what the format of the test is and the kinds of questions to expect on each section of the test • Teach you specific SAT and testing strategies • Give you practice with pacing • Provide a practice test and answer key you can use at home Calculator and pencil. Payment must be received before workshop date.

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Our experience as teachers, coaches, and leaders in education has been such that our most powerful professional learning occurs when we are allowed time to collaborate with others. This is imperative to develop and sustain relationships that challenge and support our common vision of mathematics teaching and learning. These supportive relationships not only help us grow professionally, but also allow us the opportunity to alter our practice in a safe space and to deepen our understanding of mathematical content and professional pedagogy. Macomb County needs you to lead the vision with your teachers.

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This network is a professional learning environment that has meetings three times per year. These meetings are for the purpose of sharing strategies, approaches and lessons learned. These sessions are for those actively invested in integrating Restorative Practices in their school or district.

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Join us for an overview of the newly released MISD Indicators of High-Quality Literacy Instruction. The document: · Supports the MISD Literacy Framework document · Surfaces the minimum “standard of care” practices embedded within Tier 1 literacy instruction · Describes research-supported, observable teacher and student behaviors for many elements of the MISD Literacy Framework · Can be used as a guide to plan instruction, learning activities and outcomes for improving student literacy

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Students will attend with an objective to discuss productive dialogue about race, diversity and culture, This summit is designed to provide a safe and constructive forum for student discussion and to enlist youth leaders in embracing the “new normal” in Macomb County. Planning for the event involved Macomb Community College, Macomb County school superintendents, the Macomb Intermediate School District and OneMacomb, a county initiative to promote multiculturalism and inclusiveness. Each student must attend a mandatory session of Keeping it 100 and will choose one breakout session of their choice. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. There is no cost for this event.

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Learn to: - Gain a deeper understanding of growth and how it¡¦s reported through MAP Growth. - Build a framework to better understand growth over time and how it can impact goal setting at all levels. - Analyze longitudinal MAP Growth data more deeply using relevant tools and coaching protocols.

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Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth ages 10-19. This session will provide educators with: • Up to date information about youth suicide • Warning signs and risk factors • Resources for schools to launch a suicide prevention program

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Join us for an overview of the newly released MISD Indicators of High-Quality Literacy Instruction. The document: · Supports the MISD Literacy Framework document · Surfaces the minimum “standard of care” practices embedded within Tier 1 literacy instruction · Describes research-supported, observable teacher and student behaviors for many elements of the MISD Literacy Framework · Can be used as a guide to plan instruction, learning activities and outcomes for improving student literacy

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Historically, prevention efforts have focused primarily on mitigating destructive behaviors (e.g., bullying). While it is important to reduce at-risk behavior, it is equally important to focus on promoting and sustaining positive, protective factors among our youth. To promote positive developmental outcomes, we must understand students’ strengths as well as their liabilities and challenges. This workshop will highlight research and strategies related to creating learning environments that are steeped with opportunities for students to develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills needed to actively support one another, and constructively cope with challenging experiences.

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Historically, prevention efforts have focused primarily on mitigating destructive behaviors (e.g., bullying). While it is important to reduce at-risk behavior, it is equally important to focus on promoting and sustaining positive, protective factors among our youth. To promote positive developmental outcomes, we must understand students’ strengths as well as their liabilities and challenges. This workshop will highlight research and strategies related to creating learning environments that are steeped with opportunities for students to develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills needed to actively support one another, and constructively cope with challenging experiences.

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Come join us for an exciting professional development offering (5 day series) - the Next Generation Science Standards Exemplar Program (NGSX). This program, which focuses on the practices of developing and using models, engaging in argumentation, and constructing explanations, will allow you to engage as adult learners with science content and classroom cases as well as reflect on your own classroom. Teachers will learn and practice the pedagogy shifts in the NGSS. At the same time, teachers will see classroom examples of modeling, argumentation and constructing explanations in practice. You will immediately be able to apply your new knowledge to your own classroom practices.

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PRE-REQUISITE: ANY FULL DAY NUMBER TALK SESSION OFFERED BY MISD MATH CONSULTANTS MUST BE ATTENDED FIRST Teachers Join us for one of our full-day courses which will introduce teachers and math coaches to the theory, structure and focus of Number Talks appropriate for their grade span. Participants will interact throughout the day in this high energy, hands on course with opportunities to reflect on their current practices and target essential understandings called for in the Michigan Math Standards.

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Historically, prevention efforts have focused primarily on mitigating destructive behaviors (e.g., bullying). While it is important to reduce at-risk behavior, it is equally important to focus on promoting and sustaining positive, protective factors among our youth. To promote positive developmental outcomes, we must understand students’ strengths as well as their liabilities and challenges. This workshop will highlight research and strategies related to creating learning environments that are steeped with opportunities for students to develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills needed to actively support one another, and constructively cope with challenging experiences.

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Goals: • Provide a safe and creative environment to contribute, receive feedback and encouragement as members implement a complex K-12 assessment system within their districts • Build foundational assessment literacy skills • Utilize the results from a quality balanced K-12 assessment system to advance student achievement • Appropriately utilize assessments for evaluation and accountability needs • For all members to have the opportunity to contribute to the agenda of each meeting in addition to the NWEA User Group Subcommittee

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“Fix” your workshop issues and “up” your game! The first hour of each evening will focus on a topic or tools to develop expertise. The second hour will be open to troubleshooting. Topic: Opinion - Secure your footing in the opinion units.

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Join us for an overview of the newly released MISD Indicators of High-Quality Literacy Instruction. The document: · Supports the MISD Literacy Framework document · Surfaces the minimum “standard of care” practices embedded within Tier 1 literacy instruction · Describes research-supported, observable teacher and student behaviors for many elements of the MISD Literacy Framework · Can be used as a guide to plan instruction, learning activities and outcomes for improving student literacy

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In this session we will take an in-depth look into one of the 8 effective teaching practices from NCTM’s publication Principles to Actions, “Implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving”. We will look at the characteristics of a tasks that require a higher level of student thinking and share resources for finding tasks. We will share a framework for enacting tasks with students and begin to think about how we can use these types of tasks as a formative assessment tool.

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Shared Reading is an interactive reading experience that supports a comprehensive literacy framework. Participants will develop an understanding of the various formats that can be used for a Shared Reading. Come and learn how this instructional technique can be used to teach many reading skills.

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NVCI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19. *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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Join in this unforgettable and ever timely learning opportunity where you will learn more about yourself and your ability to successfully communicate with others from different backgrounds. This workshop will allow you to strengthen your intercultural consciousness for greater insight into the minds and actions of your students, their families, colleagues, and all others. Regardless of the diversity of your student population, this workshop is created to support all education professionals in preparing themselves and their students for current and future success. Using the timely, relevant topic of Muslims as an example, education professionals will gain a deeper insight into the impacts of unconscious bias and revealing truths about the way we and our students think. Learn how the matter lends itself to overall cultural competence in a way that relates to us all in current matters today. Expect to leave empowered with a heightened critical consciousness and strategies to begin sharing and implementing in your schools right away.

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NOTE: Only staff with approval from their Special Education Director can sign up for the series. The Assistive Technology Leader 5-day Training will focus on teaching NEW leaders the process for determining appropriate assistive technology strategies, tools and services for students. Training will include an in-depth look at the MISD Assistive Technology process and guidebook and an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Response to Intervention (RtI) and their relationship to Assistive Technology. AT leaders will become familiar with the materials available in the MISD collection and the process for accessing them for your district. Training will focus on tools and strategies for using assistive technology to support all areas of the curriculum including literacy, math, science, communication and computer access. You will leave the training with the ability to guide student-centered teams through the process of considering and implementing assistive technology services for students in your district, and an opportunity to earn your AT Leader Credential.

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This program provides teachers with efficient and effective assessment tools to recognize their students’ current understandings of number concepts, and to support data-driven instruction. Forming collegial teams is encouraged during the course to provide for ongoing study.

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The MISD is celebrating their official opening of their new Maker Space! Stop by and get a tour of the facilities and meet with our Maker Ambassadors as they give you a sneak peek into the world of Makers. Highlights of the open house include: · Coding with Microbits, Dash Dot Robots, Spheroes and Ozobots · Create with Makey Makey · 3-D Printing · Padcasting · Design Space · Designing with Strawbees and Makedo · Keva Plank Challenges Light refreshments will be provided.

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This training is for teachers of grades 4-12 who are responsible for instruction of students’ reproductive health, sexuality education and HIV/AIDS education. The training fulfills the mandated HIV Certification. Participants will understand the law as it pertains to Sex Ed and HIV Prevention in the school setting, comprehend basic HIV facts, understand what makes an effective curriculum and feel comfortable talking about this topic with students.

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TDQ & A are questions that prompt students to synthesize answers based on specific evidence within a reading passage and demonstrate their ability to interpret the meaning behind that evidence. Come spend some time learning more about the relevance of TDQ & A in the classrooms and practicing how to implement these aspects into everyday instructional practices.

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In this session administrators will be introduced to: - Purpose - Structure - Administrative features of GOLD

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Vocabulary plays a fundamental role in the development of reading skills and contributes greatly to a reader’s success. Participants will learn various strategies to promote vocabulary development and increase students’ vocabulary growth

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What better way to teach young people the power of maps and the limitless depth of geography than a half court-sized map of a continent or state map on which they can explore, travel around, compete, collaborate and have lots of fun? Giant Traveling Maps are an enormously entertaining and educationally powerful tool for introducing geography and map reading skills to students, grades K-12. This evening session is designed to introduce K-12 teachers to the MISD’s Giant Traveling Maps, orient them to the lessons and activities, and schedule their school for 1 week of use with the map of their choice. The MISD has purchased a Giant Map of Asia and with the support of the Michigan Geographic Alliance has available a Giant Map of Michigan as well. Both maps are available to schools to borrow during the 2018-2019 school year. Designed to promote geographic literacy by igniting interest in geography, the maps and accompanying activities incorporate physical movement and games to teach students place names, physical geography, and cultural geography as well as map reading skills. The map requires an indoor space the size of a small gym or basketball court. It can be rolled up and stored, but it’s best to have the space reserved for as much of the day as possible. The Michigan map also comes with a trunk full of lessons/activities and the materials to use for them. Materials for the Asia map are being developed.

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Participants will dig deep into the ELA standards and learn how to ask questions that prompt students to synthesize answers based on specific evidence within a reading passage. Then, using Social Studies passages, participants will learn to write their own text dependent analysis writing prompts.

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Join us for an overview of the newly released MISD Indicators of High-Quality Literacy Instruction. The document: · Supports the MISD Literacy Framework document · Surfaces the minimum “standard of care” practices embedded within Tier 1 literacy instruction · Describes research-supported, observable teacher and student behaviors for many elements of the MISD Literacy Framework · Can be used as a guide to plan instruction, learning activities and outcomes for improving student literacy

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PSAT/SAT is the assessment currently used in the state of Michigan for grades 9-11. We will discuss ways to use number talks and formative assessment in the context of SAT math problems. Course Objectives: - Connect Number Talks, Math Practices and Formative Assessment to… - Identify Resources and Strategies to… - Analyze the Structure and Questions of a recent SAT assessment to… - Begin to Plan for Teacher and Student Actions to… …Support Deep Mathematical Understanding which leads to Better PSAT/SAT Scores.

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Hosted by: JoAnne Elkin, Early Childhood/Early Literacy Consultant Kelly Adamek, GSRP Coordinator

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Join your literacy leader colleagues in bi-monthly collaboration and conversation meetings.

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All Macomb ACRI-AARI teachers are welcome to attend and collaborate with our county coaches and fellow ACRI-AARI teachers.

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In this session we will take an in-depth look into one of the 8 effective teaching practices from NCTM’s publication Principles to Actions, “Implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving”. We will look at the characteristics of a tasks that require a higher level of student thinking and share resources for finding tasks. We will share a framework for enacting tasks with students and begin to think about how we can use these types of tasks as a formative assessment tool.

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Literacy needs to be a critical part of any early childhood program. Teachers play a very important role in encouraging children’s positive attitudes toward reading and writing. In each of the modules participants will develop a deep understanding of the components of early literacy and how to teach the skills in a meaningful and intentional way. Each module is 3.5 hours in length and will be offered on multiple dates. Participants will register for each module separately (pick and choose what works for you)

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Educators will participate in three full days of deep learning about the essential literacy practices and effective strategies to foster literacy and academic language development in English Learners, grades K-3. This professional learning stems from the Third Grade Reading Law and implications for K-3 English Learners and their teachers. Participants will receive a copy of the K-3 Essential Instructional Practices, GELN to plan responsive literacy instruction for English Learners (ELs). The focus of the document is on the ten research based classroom practices that when implemented with fidelity, can have a positive impact on literacy development for ALL students. In addition, participants will walk away with a plethora of tools and resources to support English learners as well as native speakers in each of the Essential literacy practices.

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Prerequisite: Use of reading/writing workshop in the ELA classroom. Using Foldables® Language Arts classroom is a great way to differentiate your instruction and to keep the students engaged! Come experience a range of interactive graphic organizers aimed to encourage student ownership of study material, provide a kinesthetic component to teaching strategies, and promote long-term retention of academic lessons. Learn to use these engaging organizers to spruce up your readers’ and writers’ notebooks! This session will be all hands-on and mostly geared for Grades 3-5! Come prepared to learn and create all evening long! Participants will each receive a book as well.

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The Macomb ISD is a site administrator for the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Testing. All testing sessions will be held as scheduled. No participation minimum is required.

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Prerequisite: Use of reading/writing workshop in the ELA classroom. Using Foldables® Language Arts classroom is a great way to differentiate your instruction and to keep the students engaged! Come experience a range of interactive graphic organizers aimed to encourage student ownership of study material, provide a kinesthetic component to teaching strategies, and promote long-term retention of academic lessons. Learn to use these engaging organizers to spruce up your readers’ and writers’ notebooks! This session will be all hands-on and mostly geared for Grades 3-5! Come prepared to learn and create all evening long! Participants will each receive a book as well.

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Although there is ample evidence showing that function-based interventions for students with serious problem behavior are effective, school-based FBA/BIPs do not always result in behavioral interventions being implemented and/or improved student outcomes.. The workshop will describe the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model, a standardized individualized functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plan process that is accepted by teachers and has been shown through a randomized controlled trial with more than 200 school-based teams to be effective in improving student outcomes. Participants will receive a description of the multi-step process and will include examples of activities as well as tools used by school teams. Video excerpts of pre-and post-intervention students will be shown that will demonstrate student behavior change. Participants will receive sample tools and protocols that have been used effectively by multiple school districts and teams. Objectives are for participants to: 1. Describe a multi-step individualized FBA/BIP process. 2. Apply principles of the PTR process to case study students 3. Identify collaborative processes that enhance the PTR model.

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Please register individually. Your school should have a team of no more than 3 or 4, which includes the building principal. Facilitators of School Improvement (FSI) will cover Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE’s) NEW Continuous Improvement Cycle as well as the 5 phases in MDE’s Assess Needs process. Participants will be able to make connections to the districts improvement plan and AdvancED’s accreditation process. FSI members along with their SI team members must register separately for the selection of their last session date.

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Students need strong literacy skills to be successful in any content area. But the literacy demands of each discipline are slightly different. Participants are encouraged to attend this cross-disciplinary training with colleagues who teach different subjects: English, science, social studies and math. Our goal is to examine the student experience of using different literacy skills and strategies at different times during the course of a school day. In this session, we will learn together in the morning, taking a critical look into each discipline’s standards to identify literacy tasks. We will also look at examples of standardized testing to identify the literacy skills they require for student success. In the afternoon, participants will split into breakout groups by discipline, and MISD consultants will guide them through content-specific strategies to help students succeed. The day will conclude with a sharing session for each team, and a whole-group share out and reflection.

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The Educational Benefit Review is time-tested strategy to examine multiple, consecutive years of IEPs in order to determine a student’s growth/change (i.e., educational benefit) over time. Cohort participants will understand and practice the Ed Benefit Review (EBR) process in order to apply it to IEP development in the local district.

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To educate teachers and counselors about the PTI Technical Academy ‘s 4-week, Saturday morning program offered to Macomb County high school students in grades 10-12 at no cost to students or school districts. This innovative program has been designed collaboratively by industry professionals from PTI Engineered Plastics (PTI) and educational leaders from the Career Technical Education department of the Macomb Intermediate School District, with PTI assuming all operational costs. The goal of the academy is to address the manufacturing sector’s talent shortage by educating the next generation of skilled workers about the careers in this modern, highly technical industry. Academy instructors are skilled professionals employed at PTI Engineered Plastics who spend their Saturday mornings teaching these young students about plastic injection molding, shop safety, CNC programming, mold making, electrical discharge machining (EDM), CAD design, mold maintenance, part design, mold design, process engineering, and quality engineering. In addition to these technical skills, the academy has intentionally emphasized the 21st Century workplace readiness skills of critical thinking & problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity & innovation.

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An interactive read aloud is a powerful teaching component. Interactive read alouds must be planned and purposeful. Participants will learn how to make the most of read alouds in their classroom.

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Mental Health challenges are shockingly common in the United States. Approximately one in five youths struggle with mental health issues. This course will provide the attendee with the knowledge and skills necessary to help individuals who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This training is identified on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs & Practices and helps the public better identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses.

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These meetings are for the district Homeless Liaisons only. The Homeless Liaisons are the designated person in a school district that assist in identifying and providing supports to homeless youth in the school district.

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These online conference sessions are set aside for Macomb County teachers using Schoology to come in to the virtual classroom for a short User Group meeting and a chance to ask questions about Schoology. The User Group meeting will consist of 30 minutes or less of learning in the form of feature highlighting or tips and tricks, which will be followed by 30 minutes of Office Hours to review and answer Schoology questions. Meetings will take place in Schoology Conferences, a Schoology videoconference app available for Macomb educators. You do not need to download the app to join the Conference or have an Enterprise account to join a meeting but you would need an Enterprise account to set up one. NOTE: Schoology Conference recordings are available for seven days following the live event. You will be able to access them in the Schoology group for seven days following the live event if you are unable to attend after registering.

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Through this 3 hour workshop middle school and high school social studies teachers will gain insight on the latest methods and lesson plans that have been developed and utilized to teach about modern Korea, (including the current situation with North Korea), and the Korean War. New lesson plans that incorporate the “C3” method as well as videos that detail the Korean War and modern Korea through the eyes of a high school student and veteran grandfather will be shown and discussed. A Korean War veteran will speak as well. This workshop is especially important for geography, world history, United States History, and contemporary issues classes.

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** Please note that the May meeting is not included in the SCECH required meetings. You will need to attend a minimum of 6 meetings from September 14th 2018 to April 12th 2019 Meetings**

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Everyone must register through the Macomb ISD online system for each meeting you plan to attend

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This session, designed for district and school leaders, will explore different ways to effectively approach phases of implementing Schoology as well as address the unique needs of leadership during any type of complex change. Led by the Schoology implementation team, participants will engage in a dialogue about setting and communicating vision as well as thinking about other ways in which leaders can engage teachers, students, and parents as the district adopts Schoology. Finally, participants will come away with a goal for how they can model and use Schoology in their own role or job responsibilities. Lunch will be provided at noon with an opportunity to follow up with the Schoology/MISD team.

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This session is recommended for new System Administrators unable to make a previous training, as well as those looking for a refresher. Join the Schoology and MISD implementation team to learn more about roles, permissions, and privacy settings. District curricular leaders or superintendents are encouraged to register for “Strategies and Goal Setting for Implementing Schoology," which runs concurrently, rather than this session. Lunch will be provided following the companion class, “Troubleshooting for System Administrators.” System Administrators are encouraged to register for both courses.

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This session is recommended for new System Administrators unable to make a previous training, as well as those looking for a refresher. Join the Schoology and MISD implementation team to learn more about roles, permissions, and privacy settings. District curricular leaders or superintendents are encouraged to register for “Strategies and Goal Setting for Implementing Schoology," which runs concurrently, rather than this session. Lunch will be provided following the companion class, “Troubleshooting for System Administrators.” System Administrators are encouraged to register for both courses. PREREQUISITE: Attendees must be System Administrators in Schoology and have completed the self-paced one-hour System Administrator course in Schoology. This is a repeat of the previous System Administrator training at the MISD. System Administrators are also encouraged to register for “Schoology for System Administrators: Troubleshooting for System Admins" if you have previously attended this training or if you are registering for it today.

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This professional development is designed for both new and experienced CTEIS users. The morning will be an in-depth look into how to optimize your CTEIS Enrollment as well as a look at the varies reports available. The afternoon will be an optional time to work independently and get one on one questions answered from the trainer.

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This workshop will demonstrate strategies to help teachers integrate the Mathematical Practices and promote active learning while overcoming objections to changes in instructional methodology.

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Come join us for an exciting professional development offering - the Next Generation Science Standards Exemplar Program (NGSX). This program, which focuses on the practices of developing and using models, engaging in argumentation, and constructing explanations, will allow you to engage as adult learners with science content and classroom cases as well as reflect on your own classroom. Teachers will learn and practice the pedagogy shifts in the NGSS. At the same time, teachers will see classroom examples of modeling, argumentation and constructing explanations in practice. You will immediately be able to apply your new knowledge to your own classroom practices.

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This series is designed to help teachers implement the Michigan Social Studies GLCEs for grades K through 4. Based on the MC3 materials, teachers will learn social studies content, explore social studies best practices, and understand how they can integrate literacy into social studies lessons.

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SERV SAFE IS A FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION. IT MEETS LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

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Reading fluency creates a bridge to reading comprehension and comprehension is understanding what is read. Explicit instruction in fluency and comprehension strategies help students become purposeful readers. Participants will learn effective instructional activities to help promote and strengthen children’s fluency and comprehension.

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These online conference sessions are set aside for Macomb County teachers using Schoology to come in to the virtual classroom for a short User Group meeting and a chance to ask questions about Schoology. The User Group meeting will consist of 30 minutes or less of learning in the form of feature highlighting or tips and tricks, which will be followed by 30 minutes of Office Hours to review and answer Schoology questions. Meetings will take place in Schoology Conferences, a Schoology videoconference app available for Macomb educators. You do not need to download the app to join the Conference or have an Enterprise account to join a meeting but you would need an Enterprise account to set up one. NOTE: Schoology Conference recordings are available for seven days following the live event. You will be able to access them in the Schoology group for seven days following the live event if you are unable to attend after registering.

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Word study and vocabulary building continue to be hot topics. Recent research tells us that many traditional techniques for building student vocabulary are not effective. Together we will examine the Michigan standards to identify the word study focus of each grade band, while considering which areas of word study must be ongoing in the secondary grades. Learn how to best incorporate word study into a unit, and which strategies and techniques help the learning stick!

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Participants will develop a common understanding of structures, collaborative tools, and behaviors to promote and sustain an atmosphere of cooperative learning and student engagement in their classrooms. Have FUN learning how to make your students have FUN learning!

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These meaningful professional development opportunities are designed for GSRP educators. Each workshop will help participants deeper their understanding of effective and appropriate early childhood practices. Come and join your GSRP colleagues for a morning of fun!

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These meetings are for the district Reproductive Supervisors only. The Reproductive Supervisors are the designated person in a school district who oversees the program of instruction. The designated person must be approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).

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This workshop will: • Show you exactly what the format of the test is and the kinds of questions to expect on each section of the test • Teach you specific SAT and testing strategies • Give you practice with pacing • Provide a practice test and answer key you can use at home Calculator and pencil. Payment must be received before workshop date.

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This 3-day workshop presents an overview of the best instructional practices as found in the research literature and then shows how these practices can be implemented in the classroom. Specific types of knowledge such as vocabulary, terms and phrases, details, generalizations, and principles are applied to instructional practices, and a model for sequencing instructional techniques is also examined.

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The Macomb ISD is a site administrator for the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Testing. All testing sessions will be held as scheduled. No participation minimum is required.

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Corrective Reading is a comprehensive intensive intervention program designed for students in Grades 3-12. It targets students who are reading two or more years below grade level in general or special education classrooms.

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This 3-day workshop presents an overview of the best instructional practices as found in the research literature and then shows how these practices can be implemented in the classroom. Specific types of knowledge such as vocabulary, terms and phrases, details, generalizations, and principles are applied to instructional practices, and a model for sequencing instructional techniques is also examined.

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To provide educators with an understanding of a balanced literacy framework and its components.

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In this session we will distinguish between models and strategies for addition and subtraction. We will explore addition and subtraction using “strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction” as listed in the standards. Models that support student understanding will also be explored.

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This series, designed for teams of middle grades general education and special education teachers, provides an approach and strategies for making mathematics more accessible to a range of students, The course is designed for teams of teachers. The target audience of middle grades teachers and special educators, as well as Algebra 1 teachers, will deepen their understanding of the kinds of difficulties students have with mathematics, with a focus on content related to expressions and equations. The course will provide an approach and strategies to support the math learning of struggling students, particularly those with learning disabilities. Course participants will also focus on ways to strengthen collaboration between math teachers and special educators. In the three course sessions, teachers will explore multiple approaches to math problems, view classroom videos, examine student work, engage in discussion, and plan accessibility strategies.

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This series, designed for teams of middle grades general education and special education teachers, provides an approach and strategies for making mathematics more accessible to a range of students, The course is designed for teams of teachers. The target audience of middle grades teachers and special educators, as well as Algebra 1 teachers, will deepen their understanding of the kinds of difficulties students have with mathematics, with a focus on content related to expressions and equations. The course will provide an approach and strategies to support the math learning of struggling students, particularly those with learning disabilities. Course participants will also focus on ways to strengthen collaboration between math teachers and special educators. In the three course sessions, teachers will explore multiple approaches to math problems, view classroom videos, examine student work, engage in discussion, and plan accessibility strategies.

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NVCI Refresher for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19 *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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Teachers will get strategies to help differentiate instructions for students, based on students’ English language skills and levels, using SIOP components and WIDA Standards.

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This workshop will train teachers to use the Reading Mastery Level K and 1 programs through hands-on active practice. Teachers will learn to apply direct instruction techniques to accelerate the acquisition of literacy skills for their students and enhance their understanding of direct instruction teaching techniques.

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** Please note that the May meeting is not included in the SCECH required meetings. You will need to attend a minimum of 6 meetings from September 14th 2018 to April 12th 2019 Meetings**

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This course will review data from Math Recovery diagnostic assessment and support interventionists in making instructional decisions to meet the needs of the students on their case load.

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Literacy needs to be a critical part of any early childhood program. Teachers play a very important role in encouraging children’s positive attitudes toward reading and writing. In each of the modules participants will develop a deep understanding of the components of early literacy and how to teach the skills in a meaningful and intentional way. Each module is 3.5 hours in length and will be offered on multiple dates. Participants will register for each module separately (pick and choose what works for you)

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ETS approved materials, in-depth review of test content, and test-taking strategies. A minimum of 4 participants are required for each workshop. If less than 4 register, participants will receive materials only.

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You’ve taken Add Vantage Math Recovery Course 1, now what? Join us as we explore the many facets of implementing AVMR in your elementary/middle schools.

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Description of Workshop: This is a 12-week online course. Participants will need to spend a minimum of 3 hours per week online and approximately an additional 3-4 hours per week offline completing tasks. The online course is modeled after the EMATHS 8-day face-to-face workshop titled “Implementing the Algebra II Units”. A facilitator will be assigned to each group of 8-12 participants taking the course online. Participation in the course includes watching video of actual presentations by instructors and teacher participants, downloading and completing activities, uploading completed files to facilitator, reflecting on instructional practices, making contributions to blog discussions, researching the web, using TI-Nspire technology and software, interacting with fellow teachers, and more. Course requires use of TI-Nspire handheld technology.

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Description of Workshop: This is a 12-week online course. Participants will need to spend a minimum of 3 hours per week online and approximately an additional 3-4 hours per week offline completing tasks. The online course is modeled after the EMATHS 8-day face-to-face workshop titled “Implementing the Algebra I Units”. A facilitator will be assigned to each group of 8-12 participants taking the course online. Participation in the course includes watching video of actual presentations by instructors and teacher participants, downloading and completing activities, uploading completed files to facilitator, reflecting on instructional practices, making contributions to blog discussions, researching the web, using TI-Nspire technology and software, interacting with fellow teachers, and more. Course requires use of TI-Nspire handheld technology.

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Description of Workshop: This is a 12-week online course. Participants will need to spend a minimum of 3 hours per week online and approximately an additional 3-4 hours per week offline completing tasks. The online course is modeled after the EMATHS 8-day face-to-face workshop titled “Implementing the Geometry Units”. A facilitator will be assigned to each group of 8-12 participants taking the course online. Participation in the course includes watching video of actual presentations by instructors and teacher participants, downloading and completing activities, uploading completed files to facilitator, reflecting on instructional practices, making contributions to blog discussions, researching the web, using TI-Nspire technology and software, interacting with fellow teachers, and more. Course requires use of TI-Nspire handheld technology.

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KEYNOTE The days are long and cold. The children have pent up energy from being inside, and you are wishing for just a little more energy. Nefertiti B.Poyner, Ed. D. from the Devereux Center for Resilient Children will meet you where you are and take you to a place of greater strength, determination, and resiliency. You will leave her presentation, "Building Your Bounce" with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to make a few changes in your life. WORKSHOPS Exciting workshops in the morning and afternoon cover a wide range of topics, including all areas of the curriculum, guidance and special needs, and working with families. This conference is designed for those who teach children from birth to age five. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance. SCECHs are available pending approval. Vendors, door prizes, a light breakfast and lunch are provided.

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Beyond the rush for new furniture, educators must consider best practices in teaching and learning when redesigning their learning space. In this workshop you will explore practical ways to bring joy and engagement to the learning experiences of all students. Using the UDL framework and brain-based learning concepts you’ll “think like a designer” and make intentional, informed decisions to create academically successful, modern learning environments.

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Facilitated by MC3 Grade 6 World Geography course curriculum author Carol Egbo, this series is designed to introduce teachers to the MC3 organizational structure and methods for teaching the Michigan social studies content expectations for sixth grade. These materials situate student learning in a global context as students explore social studies concepts and issues. Through these sessions teachers will deepen their own content knowledge, examine lessons demonstrating best practices in the teaching of social studies. A special focus will be placed on spatial thinking skills and curriculum to address the shift to grade 6 as a world geography course in Michigan.

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Pupil Accounting Information Meeting

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This session will focus on unpacking the new K-12 national science standards, also referred to as the "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS). We will compare it to the existing state standards and explore the ways in which it encourages greater science inquiry and depth of understanding.

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Goals: • Provide a safe and creative environment to contribute, receive feedback and encouragement as members implement a complex K-12 assessment system within their districts • Build foundational assessment literacy skills • Utilize the results from a quality balanced K-12 assessment system to advance student achievement • Appropriately utilize assessments for evaluation and accountability needs • For all members to have the opportunity to contribute to the agenda of each meeting in addition to the NWEA User Group Subcommittee

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The purpose of these meetings is to bring together leaders in the world of science education at all levels in Macomb County. Teacher Leaders, as well as District Coordinators, are welcome to attend as we explore together current science related issues, instructional techniques, new equipment and what’s going on in science education in Macomb.

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“Fix” your workshop issues and “up” your game! The first hour of each evening will focus on a topic or tools to develop expertise. The second hour will be open to troubleshooting. Topic: Conferring - Construct a careful student writing conference.

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"Fix" your workshop issues and guph your game! The first hour of each evening will focus on a topic or tools to develop expertise. The second hour will be open to troubleshooting. Topic: Non-Fiction - Build a solid foundation for your non]fiction units.

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Please register individually. Your school should have a team of no more than 3 or 4, which includes the building principal. Facilitators of School Improvement (FSI) will cover Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE’s) NEW Continuous Improvement Cycle as well as the 5 phases in MDE’s Assess Needs process. Participants will be able to make connections to the districts improvement plan and AdvancED’s accreditation process. FSI members along with their SI team members must register separately for the selection of their last session date.

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Many schools plan literacy nights throughout the school year. This session will explore a Family Math Night kit developed to support skill development related to AVMR assessment data. Each participating school will receive ONE Family Math Night Binder and materials to help you prepare for implementing Family Math Night at your school.

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Come and learn the difference between Interactive and Shared Writing and why both are essential in a comprehensive literacy framework. Participants will learn how to implement these writing techniques in their classroom and how both approaches can promote literacy success.

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Participants will: Learn the latest trends in the opioid epidemic; how to prevent drug diversion; the 3 R’s of overdose prevention (Recognize, Respond & Rescue); how to use Narcan; and help resources. Participants will receive free Narcan & Deterra kits; free nitrile gloves and rescue breathing masks; free locking medication pouch (while supplies last). No Fee, No SCECHs, No PD Funds or Sub Reimbursements.

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Author Jerry Evanski will share his extensively-researched new methods for performing critical teaching tasks: gaining and keeping students’ attention, engaging your students and teaching the content, encouraging students’ participation, giving directions, communicating clearly and making successful transitions.

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Children have different learning styles and what works for some may not reach others. Join Kerri Laduke, Special Education and Early Childhood Consultant, to explore how to teach and reach all children in the classroom with different strategies.

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In this session we will distinguish between models and strategies for multiplication and division. We will explore multiplication and division using “strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between multiplication and division” as listed in the standards. Models that support student understanding will also be explored.

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Dates for this training are (1/31/19 and 2/1/19) The Creative Curriculum for Preschool defines and incorporates 38 objectives for development and learning that are predictors of school success and tied to early learning standards. Teachers will learn how to design an effective learning environment, develop a daily schedule that reflects programmatic and curricular objectives, and incorporate intentional teaching throughout the day to support each child’s development and learning in all areas.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE TWO QUESTIONS WHEN YOU REGISTER. PLEASE CHECK THE BOX INDICATING YOU READ THE STATEMENTS. THE STATEMENTS ARE: 1. Please bring at least one state standard you plan to teach in the near future. 2. Please bring an assessment you have used to assess the standard you plan to teach in the near future. Target Audience: New Teacher Academy members ($125 yearly fee) Was creating a quality assessment part of your learning during your undergraduate/graduate work? When you design a unit do you start with the end in mind and build your assessment before you start your instruction? Do you ensure your assessments are balanced between standards, depth of knowledge, and the time you spend teaching the students the standards? If you answered no to any of these questions, this workshop may be for you. Assessment quality, design, and structure will be addressed throughout the evening. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned to a unit assessment you have used or created before the end of the workshop.

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This workshop will: • Show you exactly what the format of the test is and the kinds of questions to expect on each section of the test • Teach you specific SAT and testing strategies • Give you practice with pacing • Provide a practice test and answer key you can use at home Calculator and pencil. Payment must be received before workshop date.

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Our experience as teachers, coaches, and leaders in education has been such that our most powerful professional learning occurs when we are allowed time to collaborate with others. This is imperative to develop and sustain relationships that challenge and support our common vision of mathematics teaching and learning. These supportive relationships not only help us grow professionally, but also allow us the opportunity to alter our practice in a safe space and to deepen our understanding of mathematical content and professional pedagogy. Macomb County needs you to lead the vision with your teachers.

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This session presents the skills and strategies necessary to read, comprehend and learn from informational text. Levels 2 – 5 builds background knowledge and thinking skills required for comprehension.

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This program provides teachers with efficient and effective assessment tools to recognize their students’ current understandings of number concepts, and to support data-driven instruction. Forming collegial teams is encouraged during the course to provide for ongoing study.

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Language for Learning provides young learners with the knowledge and understanding of language they need to achieve proficiency and reading comprehension. This oral language program teaches children the words, concepts, and statements important to both oral and written language, and helps enable them to extend this knowledge to other areas of their development.

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Everyone must register through the Macomb ISD online system for each meeting you plan to attend

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Language for Thinking builds upon the concepts, vocabulary, and statement patterns introduced in Language for Learning. A placement test is used to determine if Students should be placed in Language for Learning or Language for Thinking. Carefully organized sequences of activities, exceptional vocabulary development, extensive practice, sequencing and retelling exercises, and inference activities set the stage for reading comprehension and the grammatical analysis of written language. Language for Thinking includes instruction in Classification, True/False, Analogies, and Absurdity that emphasize reasoning and Critical thinking. This program can be used as a supplement for an entire classroom in first grade, or with small groups of students needing language skills for thinking and problem-solving. This course will provide practice with the Language for Thinking materials and direct instruction teaching techniques.

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Collaborate with the DIA Education Programs staff to design resources aligned to your curriculum. Over the course of the evening there will be time for exploring the DIA’s online collection and existing learning resources and discussing ways to connect art with your student learning outcomes. Come prepared to experiment with a big idea or essential question.

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Everyone must register through the Macomb ISD online system for each meeting you plan to attend

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NVCI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19. *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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The Macomb ISD is a site administrator for the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Testing. All testing sessions will be held as scheduled. No participation minimum is required.

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You’ve taken Add Vantage Math Recovery Course 1, now what? Join us as we explore the many facets of implementing AVMR in your elementary/middle schools.

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The Michigan ELA standards set student proficiency expectations in three types of writing: narrative, informational, and argumentation. Each of these types of writing has distinct characteristics, but how do we keep writing interesting and fresh for students (AND teachers!)? This session will reacquaint participants with the writing and language standards, then look at some different types of writing tasks that help build students’ skills. Target Audience: Secondary ELA Teachers

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Already explored the new standards through NGSX? Looking for curriculum and additional support for your classroom? Come join us as we dive into some of the free/inexpensive curriculum with instructional strategies aligned specifically to the NGSS.

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Participants who attend the FBA to BIP training will learn the ten tenets of behavior. Understanding the tenets will help us understand where and why behavior appears in the classroom. All behavior is communication. Afterward, participants will be able to take ten days of real data, plug it into an analysis tool, discuss with table mates and learn the functions and triggers of behavior. After analysis of Scout’s data, the participants will learn how to plug this into the Triple T-Triple R Chart to build a behavioral intervention plan that is data-based decision making. This is the ABC’s of behavior in a simplified version. Participants will leave with an understanding of FBA and BIP.

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"Fix" your workshop issues and guph your game! The first hour of each evening will focus on a topic or tools to develop expertise. The second hour will be open to troubleshooting. Topic: Non-Fiction - Build a solid foundation for your non-fiction units

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"Fix" your workshop issues and guph your game! The first hour of each evening will focus on a topic or tools to develop expertise. The second hour will be open to troubleshooting. Topic: Grammar - Use your work with the units as a conduit for grammar instruction.

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Hosted by: JoAnne Elkin, Early Childhood/Early Literacy Consultant Kelly Adamek, GSRP Coordinator

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Join your literacy leader colleagues in bi-monthly collaboration and conversation meetings.

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** Please note that the May meeting is not included in the SCECH required meetings. You will need to attend a minimum of 6 meetings from September 14th 2018 to April 12th 2019 Meetings**

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This course will review data from Math Recovery diagnostic assessment and support interventionists in making instructional decisions to meet the needs of the students on their case load.

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Participants will: Learn the latest trends in the opioid epidemic; how to prevent drug diversion; the 3 R’s of overdose prevention (Recognize, Respond & Rescue); how to use Narcan; and help resources. Participants will receive free Narcan & Deterra kits; free nitrile gloves and rescue breathing masks; free locking medication pouch (while supplies last). No Fee, No SCECHs, No PD Funds or Sub Reimbursements.

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Let’s get organized! Educators everywhere struggle to help students focus on, plan for, and switch between learning tasks. These Executive Function skills are essential to student success. Join us to learn how to teach and embed Executive Function (EF) skills into your teaching practices. You´ll learn the neuro-developmental foundation behind the progression of executive function skills and how to address the developmental variability among learners.

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This network is a professional learning environment that has meetings three times per year. These meetings are for the purpose of sharing strategies, approaches and lessons learned. These sessions are for those actively invested in integrating Restorative Practices in their school or district.

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Join colleagues from across the county for a book study featuring the title A Novel Approach: Whole-Class Novels, Students-Centered Teaching, and Choice by Kate Roberts. This three- night event will consist of a discussion on how do teachers manage the sometimes conflicting research about whole-class or student-choice novels in secondary ELA classrooms? Is there still a place for both in today’s rigorous curriculum? Join other teachers to examine Kate Roberts’ powerful book A Novel Approach: Whole-Class Novels, Student-Centered Teaching, and Choice. We will discuss key points of the book and reflect on the suggestions Roberts makes for balancing whole-class novels and independent reading instruction in secondary classrooms.

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Participants will develop a common understanding of structures, collaborative tools, and behaviors to promote and sustain an atmosphere of cooperative learning and student engagement in their classrooms. Have FUN learning how to make your students have FUN learning!

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Goals: • Provide a safe and creative environment to contribute, receive feedback and encouragement as members implement a complex K-12 assessment system within their districts • Build foundational assessment literacy skills • Utilize the results from a quality balanced K-12 assessment system to advance student achievement • Appropriately utilize assessments for evaluation and accountability needs • For all members to have the opportunity to contribute to the agenda of each meeting in addition to the NWEA User Group Subcommittee

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These online conference sessions are set aside for Macomb County teachers using Schoology to come in to the virtual classroom for a short User Group meeting and a chance to ask questions about Schoology. The User Group meeting will consist of 30 minutes or less of learning in the form of feature highlighting or tips and tricks, which will be followed by 30 minutes of Office Hours to review and answer Schoology questions. Meetings will take place in Schoology Conferences, a Schoology videoconference app available for Macomb educators. You do not need to download the app to join the Conference or have an Enterprise account to join a meeting but you would need an Enterprise account to set up one. NOTE: Schoology Conference recordings are available for seven days following the live event. You will be able to access them in the Schoology group for seven days following the live event if you are unable to attend after registering.

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Teachers assess student learning in many ways, and for different purposes. This session asks participants to take a critical look at the match between standards, instruction and assessment. Using Fisher and Frey’s book Developing Assessment-Capable Visible Learners as a guide, we will examine ways to maximize the time we spend interpreting and acting on assessment data. Participants can expect to leave with ideas about how to: · begin to understand how to match assessment tasks to learning targets · actively involve students in the assessment process · incorporate student goal-setting and progress-monitoring · use high-quality feedback to improve the cycle of instruction and assessment

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All Macomb ACRI-AARI teachers are welcome to attend and collaborate with our county coaches and fellow ACRI-AARI teachers.

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This workshop will: • Show you exactly what the format of the test is and the kinds of questions to expect on each section of the test • Teach you specific SAT and testing strategies • Give you practice with pacing • Provide a practice test and answer key you can use at home Calculator and pencil. Payment must be received before workshop date.

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ETS approved materials, in-depth review of test content, and test-taking strategies. A minimum of 4 participants are required for each workshop. If less than 4 register, participants will receive materials only.

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Independent reading allows student choice in what, when and how they read. But how does a teacher coordinate and monitor student progress? In this session, we will explore the research around the benefits and challenges of incorporating independent reading into the secondary classroom through student book clubs, literature circles and sustained silent reading (SSR). We will examine research about using a reader´s workshop approach to improve each student´s reading . Topics will include how to build and maintain a classroom library, how to get students engaged in reading on their own, and how to work with students to set and meet reading goals. By the end of the session, participants will have some concrete ideas about how and why to incorporate independent reading into their curriculum. Participants please bring one student-appropriate novel they have read on the day of the session.

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Come join us for an exciting professional development offering (5 day series) - the Next Generation Science Standards Exemplar Program (NGSX). This program, which focuses on the practices of developing and using models, engaging in argumentation, and constructing explanations, will allow you to engage as adult learners with science content and classroom cases as well as reflect on your own classroom. Teachers will learn and practice the pedagogy shifts in the NGSS. At the same time, teachers will see classroom examples of modeling, argumentation and constructing explanations in practice. You will immediately be able to apply your new knowledge to your own classroom practices.

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“Fix” your workshop issues and “up” your game! The first hour of each evening will focus on a topic or tools to develop expertise. The second hour will be open to troubleshooting. Topic: Revision - Revisit revision as a primer for instruction

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"Fix" your workshop issues and guph your game! The first hour of each evening will focus on a topic or tools to develop expertise. The second hour will be open to troubleshooting. Topic: Poetry - Beautify your students writing with poetry.

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Teachers Join us for one of our full-day courses which will introduce teachers and math coaches to the theory, structure and focus of Number Talks appropriate for their grade span. Participants will interact throughout the day in this high energy, hands on course with opportunities to reflect on their current practices and target essential understandings called for in the Michigan Math Standards.

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Speech–language pathologists routinely ask for information and training on working with school-age children who stutter. The purpose of this workshop is to provide clinicians with the tools to assess the real-life impact that stuttering has on the child and their family by identifying various factors which affect the child’s ability or desire to communicate in different settings. Participants will be introduced to a dynamic assessment protocol which leads to individualized treatment plans. Practices will be reviewed in light of the current research base and functional examples will be used to demonstrate specific strategies applicable to working therapeutically with children who stutter and their families.

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Teachers Join us for one of our full-day courses which will introduce teachers and math coaches to the theory, structure and focus of Number Talks appropriate for their grade span. Participants will interact throughout the day in this high energy, hands on course with opportunities to reflect on their current practices and target essential understandings called for in the Michigan Math Standards.

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The Macomb ISD is a site administrator for the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Testing. All testing sessions will be held as scheduled. No participation minimum is required.

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Summer reading loss contributes greatly to achievement gaps. Learn the research behind summer reading loss with strategies to prevent it. Why let all that hard work you have done throughout the year lag? Instead, put a plan in place to sustain your efforts. This (2) half day session event will consist of reading assigned pages outside of workshop time. Attendance at each session will include a discussion and debrief of the assigned pages.

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Already explored the new standards through NGSX? Looking for curriculum and additional support for your classroom? Come join us as we dive into some of the free/inexpensive curriculum with instructional strategies aligned specifically to the NGSS.

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NVCI Refresher for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19 *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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Mental health disorders and crises are more common than we might think. This session will educate on the prevalence of Mental Health difficulties in youth and focus on what traits we need to foster in our youth so they will be mentally healthy and productive.

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** Please note that the May meeting is not included in the SCECH required meetings. You will need to attend a minimum of 6 meetings from September 14th 2018 to April 12th 2019 Meetings**

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These meaningful professional development opportunities are designed for GSRP educators. Each workshop will help participants deeper their understanding of effective and appropriate early childhood practices. Come and join your GSRP colleagues for a morning of fun!

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NVCI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19. *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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These meetings are for the district Reproductive Supervisors only. The Reproductive Supervisors are the designated person in a school district who oversees the program of instruction. The designated person must be approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).

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This workshop will: • Show you exactly what the format of the test is and the kinds of questions to expect on each section of the test • Teach you specific SAT and testing strategies • Give you practice with pacing • Provide a practice test and answer key you can use at home Calculator and pencil. Payment must be received before workshop date.

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Our experience as teachers, coaches, and leaders in education has been such that our most powerful professional learning occurs when we are allowed time to collaborate with others. This is imperative to develop and sustain relationships that challenge and support our common vision of mathematics teaching and learning. These supportive relationships not only help us grow professionally, but also allow us the opportunity to alter our practice in a safe space and to deepen our understanding of mathematical content and professional pedagogy. Macomb County needs you to lead the vision with your teachers.

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This training is for teachers of grades 4-12 who are responsible for instruction of students’ reproductive health, sexuality education and HIV/AIDS education. The training fulfills the mandated HIV Certification. Participants will understand the law as it pertains to Sex Ed and HIV Prevention in the school setting, comprehend basic HIV facts, understand what makes an effective curriculum and feel comfortable talking about this topic with students.

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Come spend an evening creating “Notebook” Foldables for use in both ELA and content specific classrooms. Participants will be provided with a composition book and supplies for the session. Don’t miss the excitement of using foldables to maximize learning in your upper elementary or middle school classroom.

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Students need to be able to notice key features of texts as they read. Many students struggle with this task, but what can teachers do about it? In this session, participants will discover instructional ‘signposts’ they can use to help students comprehend texts. Two professional books from authors Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst are included in this session: Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading and Reading Nonfiction: Notice & Note Stances, Signposts, and Strategies. Participants will explore these two resources to help demystify both literary and informational texts for students at all reading levels. Together we will begin to consider how these signposts can be used in an instructional model that includes modeled reading, shared reading, guided reading and independent reading. This in an introductory session geared to teachers who are new to using the signposts, or have recently begun to incorporate them into their instruction and would like some review and support.

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Teachers Join us for one of our full-day courses which will introduce teachers and math coaches to the theory, structure and focus of Number Talks appropriate for their grade span. Participants will interact throughout the day in this high energy, hands on course with opportunities to reflect on their current practices and target essential understandings called for in the Michigan Math Standards.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE TWO QUESTIONS WHEN YOU REGISTER. PLEASE CHECK THE BOX INDICATING YOU READ THE STATEMENTS. THE STATEMENTS ARE: 1. Please bring at least one state standard you plan to teach in the near future. 2. Please bring an assessment you have used to assess the standard you plan to teach in the near future. Target Audience: New Teacher Academy members ($125 yearly fee) Was creating a quality assessment part of your learning during your undergraduate/graduate work? When you design a unit do you start with the end in mind and build your assessment before you start your instruction? Do you ensure your assessments are balanced between standards, depth of knowledge, and the time you spend teaching the students the standards? If you answered no to any of these questions, this workshop may be for you. Assessment quality, design, and structure will be addressed throughout the evening. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned to a unit assessment you have used or created before the end of the workshop.

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These meetings are for the district Homeless Liaisons only. The Homeless Liaisons are the designated person in a school district that assist in identifying and providing supports to homeless youth in the school district.

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This course will review data from Math Recovery diagnostic assessment and support interventionists in making instructional decisions to meet the needs of the students on their case load.

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These meaningful professional development opportunities are designed for GSRP educators. Each workshop will help participants deeper their understanding of effective and appropriate early childhood practices. Come and join your GSRP colleagues for a morning of fun!

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Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners is a new two-day course offered at the MISD for K-12 teachers and staff that have attended CITW training in the past. · This comprehensive training will guide teachers of students acquiring English and includes teaching tips with each strategy to make it easier to work with all students, no matter their stage of language proficiency. · New tools and steps help you align your instruction of second-language learners to the higher-order thinking skills called for in the state standards. A template helps you select key vocabulary and grammar to design instruction that helps students engage in productive academic discussions. · English-language learners (ELLs) have specific needs and challenges that require a different approach. The nine proven Classroom Instruction That Works (CITW) teaching strategies are applied to the stages of language acquisition to make it easier to work with all students, at any stage of language proficiency or grade. · This course will unlock new techniques and strengthen your instructional planning, making it easier to know when to use research-based instructional strategies with ELL students at every grade level.

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PRE-REQUISITE: ANY FULL DAY NUMBER TALK SESSION OFFERED BY MISD MATH CONSULTANTS MUST BE ATTENDED FIRST Teachers Join us for one of our full-day courses which will introduce teachers and math coaches to the theory, structure and focus of Number Talks appropriate for their grade span. Participants will interact throughout the day in this high energy, hands on course with opportunities to reflect on their current practices and target essential understandings called for in the Michigan Math Standards.

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It is the role of every educator to prepare our students for a successful career upon completion of their academic studies. In order to do that, it is imperative that we understand the tools available to help guide them as well as the post-secondary educational options available. During this training you will learn: • Resources available in Career Cruising and MI Bright Future. • What post-secondary training options exist and how students can engage with them. • Industry outlook and jobs of the future. • How to use the Design Thinking Process and PBL to develop an entrepreneurship spirit in students.

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Goals: • Provide a safe and creative environment to contribute, receive feedback and encouragement as members implement a complex K-12 assessment system within their districts • Build foundational assessment literacy skills • Utilize the results from a quality balanced K-12 assessment system to advance student achievement • Appropriately utilize assessments for evaluation and accountability needs • For all members to have the opportunity to contribute to the agenda of each meeting in addition to the NWEA User Group Subcommittee

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Join your literacy leader colleagues in bi-monthly collaboration and conversation meetings.

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These online conference sessions are set aside for Macomb County teachers using Schoology to come in to the virtual classroom for a short User Group meeting and a chance to ask questions about Schoology. The User Group meeting will consist of 30 minutes or less of learning in the form of feature highlighting or tips and tricks, which will be followed by 30 minutes of Office Hours to review and answer Schoology questions. Meetings will take place in Schoology Conferences, a Schoology videoconference app available for Macomb educators. You do not need to download the app to join the Conference or have an Enterprise account to join a meeting but you would need an Enterprise account to set up one. NOTE: Schoology Conference recordings are available for seven days following the live event. You will be able to access them in the Schoology group for seven days following the live event if you are unable to attend after registering.

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In this session participants will learn how to use backward design to write curricular units that engage students and lead to deep understanding of content standards. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences with the three stages of UbD: desired results, evidence (assessment), and learning plans.

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The Macomb ISD is a site administrator for the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Testing. All testing sessions will be held as scheduled. No participation minimum is required.

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Participants will be training on the Mi Model for Health Curriculum for Reproductive Health (Growing Up and Staying Healthy, grades 7 & 8; and Healthy and Responsible Relationships, Grades 9-12). 10 Middle School Lessons and 22 High School Lessons.

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This program provides teachers with efficient and effective assessment tools to recognize their students’ current understandings of number concepts, and to support data-driven instruction. Forming collegial teams is encouraged during the course to provide for ongoing study.

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Everyone must register through the Macomb ISD online system for each meeting you plan to attend

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The purpose of these meetings is to bring together leaders in the world of science education at all levels in Macomb County. Teacher Leaders, as well as District Coordinators, are welcome to attend as we explore together current science related issues, instructional techniques, new equipment and what’s going on in science education in Macomb.

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** Please note that the May meeting is not included in the SCECH required meetings. You will need to attend a minimum of 6 meetings from September 14th 2018 to April 12th 2019 Meetings**

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Everyone must register through the Macomb ISD online system for each meeting you plan to attend

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This program provides teachers with efficient and effective assessment tools to recognize their students’ current understandings of number concepts, and to support data-driven instruction. Forming collegial teams is encouraged during the course to provide for ongoing study.

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Come join us for an exciting professional development offering (5 day series) - the Next Generation Science Standards Exemplar Program (NGSX). This program, which focuses on the practices of developing and using models, engaging in argumentation, and constructing explanations, will allow you to engage as adult learners with science content and classroom cases as well as reflect on your own classroom. Teachers will learn and practice the pedagogy shifts in the NGSS. At the same time, teachers will see classroom examples of modeling, argumentation and constructing explanations in practice. You will immediately be able to apply your new knowledge to your own classroom practices.

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Description of Workshop: Do you want to help your students have more engaging presentations? Are you interested in holding more effective classroom discussions? This session will examine what speaking and listening skills students need to build and develop during their secondary education. Explore ways to set clear expectations, assess student performance, and provide opportunities for feedback and reflection. Target Audience: Secondary Teachers

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Hosted by: JoAnne Elkin, Early Childhood/Early Literacy Consultant Kelly Adamek, GSRP Coordinator

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All Macomb ACRI-AARI teachers are welcome to attend and collaborate with our county coaches and fellow ACRI-AARI teachers.

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This course will review data from Math Recovery diagnostic assessment and support interventionists in making instructional decisions to meet the needs of the students on their case load.

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NVCI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19. *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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We will meet at the MISD for a light dinner at 4:30 p.m. and leave by motor coach for the DIA to take part in a special tour to learn how to connect art with your curriculum. NTA members may bring one non-member guest on this outing. Please ask your guest to register as well. It is important to indicate whether you would like to take the bus provided. Please follow registration instructions carefully.

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NVCI Refresher for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19 *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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These meetings are for the district Reproductive Supervisors only. The Reproductive Supervisors are the designated person in a school district who oversees the program of instruction. The designated person must be approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).

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ETS approved materials, in-depth review of test content, and test-taking strategies. A minimum of 4 participants are required for each workshop. If less than 4 register, participants will receive materials only.

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Join your literacy leader colleagues in bi-monthly collaboration and conversation meetings.

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The Macomb ISD is a site administrator for the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Testing. All testing sessions will be held as scheduled. No participation minimum is required.

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This network is a professional learning environment that has meetings three times per year. These meetings are for the purpose of sharing strategies, approaches and lessons learned. These sessions are for those actively invested in integrating Restorative Practices in their school or district.

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This course will review data from Math Recovery diagnostic assessment and support interventionists in making instructional decisions to meet the needs of the students on their case load.

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Our experience as teachers, coaches, and leaders in education has been such that our most powerful professional learning occurs when we are allowed time to collaborate with others. This is imperative to develop and sustain relationships that challenge and support our common vision of mathematics teaching and learning. These supportive relationships not only help us grow professionally, but also allow us the opportunity to alter our practice in a safe space and to deepen our understanding of mathematical content and professional pedagogy. Macomb County needs you to lead the vision with your teachers.

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Goals: • Provide a safe and creative environment to contribute, receive feedback and encouragement as members implement a complex K-12 assessment system within their districts • Build foundational assessment literacy skills • Utilize the results from a quality balanced K-12 assessment system to advance student achievement • Appropriately utilize assessments for evaluation and accountability needs • For all members to have the opportunity to contribute to the agenda of each meeting in addition to the NWEA User Group Subcommittee

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These meetings are for the district Homeless Liaisons only. The Homeless Liaisons are the designated person in a school district that assist in identifying and providing supports to homeless youth in the school district.

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** Please note that the May meeting is not included in the SCECH required meetings. You will need to attend a minimum of 6 meetings from September 14th 2018 to April 12th 2019 Meetings**

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This session will introduce participants to a data-based process for identifying and understanding school-wide disproportionate discipline outcomes. Topics that will be addressed include: • Recommended data sources for root cause analysis • Process for obtaining stakeholder voice and participation in the problem-solving process • Linking school-specific hypotheses to interventions • Developing measurement plans to support evaluation • Utilizing decision rules to determine progress towards goals

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This workshop is designed to get teachers new to the DBQ pedagogy excited about the process. It is also reinvigorating for those teachers already steeped in DBQ experience. Includes an overview of The DBQ Project 6-Step Method where teachers go through all the steps in a lively, interactive session. Emphasizes the elements of a powerful DBQ essay and introduces teachers to writing supports they can use to promote strong, evidence-based writing. Participants also spend time analyzing student work and norming student essays using our DBQ Project rubric.

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NVCI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19. *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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NVCI Refresher for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 2018-19 *Open to Macomb County Public School Employees ONLY*

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This 3-day workshop presents an overview of the best instructional practices as found in the research literature and then shows how these practices can be implemented in the classroom. Specific types of knowledge such as vocabulary, terms and phrases, details, generalizations, and principles are applied to instructional practices, and a model for sequencing instructional techniques is also examined.

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The Macomb ISD is a site administrator for the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Testing. All testing sessions will be held as scheduled. No participation minimum is required.

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Professional Development opportunity for current Mechatronics teachers as well as Mechanical Design & Drafting teachers to work through the major disciplines in the Mechatronics curriculum. This professional development will be hands on. Teachers will leave with curriculum ideas, examples, and supplies.

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The Macomb ISD is a site administrator for the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Testing. All testing sessions will be held as scheduled. No participation minimum is required.

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“Fix” your workshop issues and “up” your game! The first hour of each evening will focus on a topic or tools to develop expertise. The second hour will be open to troubleshooting. Topic: Opinion - Secure your footing in the opinion units.

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