The Ignite DCS Professional Learning Summit is TODAY! The Opening Session is from 8:30 - 9:15 in the FFHS Auditorium. All staff attending the summit should sign up for and attend the opening session.
Morning Breakout Sessions - Sign up for one Breakout Session during each time slot. Sessions will fill up quickly - so sign up ASAP! Session 1 - 9:25 - 10:10 am Session 2 - 10:20 - 11:05 am Session 3 - 11:15 - 12:00 pm
Lunch is on your own from 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Afternoon Sessions - 1:30 - 3:30 pm Sign up for your afternoon session based on grade-span/subject.
To Bring: - A device that connects to the internet. Your phone is fine! See session descriptions for specific device needs. - Jacket or sweater if the building gets chilly.
CEUs Morning Breakout Sessions - 0.3 Total CEUs Afternoon Sessions - 0.2 Total CEUs *Sessions are tagged with CEU type: Content, Literacy, Technology, Digital Learning or School Administration.
Sessions will be locked on October 16, 2019 at 5 pm. You can edit or change your schedule until that deadline.
Questions? Email - ignitedcs@daretolearn.org *This event is for Dare County Schools Staff Members only.
The goal of this session is to create learners that are comfortable with the STEM process and eventually create original STEM challenges to be implemented in upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Educators will be actively engaged in a Fall storybook STEM challenge that explains the "WHY" of STEM. District STEM website/resources will be provided, as well as stories that are applicable to the STEM process. Bring a computer to this session.
In this session, our objective is to help teachers to move students from simply performing mathematical operations to taking the first steps of communicating like mathematicians. This presentation will assist teachers with incorporating a structured graphic organizer to help students interpret and break down math word problems to increase understanding. Each teacher will leave with a digital copy of a graphic organizer that they may change to meet the needs of their students. Bring a computer to this session.
In this session, presenters will provide an effective program model for Curriculum Assistance or Resource classrooms in grades 6th-12th. This will include resources for vocabulary and writing instruction, reading comprehension strategies, math fluency, and study and organization skills. Presenters will also share ways to manage general education work completion and ways to effectively meet the diverse needs of student's Individual Education Plans. Bring a computer to this session.
Educators will learn how to empower students to create a personalized story of their learning as digital citizens in a global society. This strand integrates Google tools with AVID methodologies in order to prepare students with key skills they will need in the 21st century to be college and career ready. Through a metacognitive lens, participants will learn to enhance and extend student voice. Bring a computer to this session.
We will coach teachers through the why and how of an Interactive Notebook (INB) as a tool for supporting students’ learning. Teachers will learn the process of setting up an entry in the notebook utilizing the model of right side for direct input and left side for processing output of each entry. Bring a computer to this session.
Teachers will learn about several strategies that center around student generated ideas and learn how increase higher level thinking when examining literature. The audience will complete a poetry explication using the learning strategy (TPCASTT) and as well as a 1 pager-- with graphic organizers.
The presenters will share what they learned this summer at the US Department of State Global Teaching Dialogue in Washington DC. They will share they why, how and what students gain from virtual exchanges. Attendees will self-reflect how to be a globally competent teacher and receive digital learning resources, international and global connections, and continuing global Ed opportunities; in order to prepare our youth for an interconnected world.
Come see AVID Strategies in action and learn about the important topic of Culturally Relelvant Teaching (CRT). We will facilitate audience discussion about ensuring our classrooms are equity-based and value the voice of all students. Many CRT best practices will also be shared.
Discover how social media integration from pre-k through high school can help promote positive social-emotional learning and lead to an effective social presence for both educators and their students. In this session, participants will learn about how to choose and introduce technologies according to student age and readiness, how to use the chosen approaches to create community and promote social-emotional learning, and how progressive integration of social media can lead to positive social presence that is beneficial to students even after they have graduated from high school. Administrators will walk away with practical ideas that can help grow students into being responsible digital citizens while also growing self-esteem, community, and global learning networks that can meet the needs of the whole child.
With the goal of providing safe and productive learning opportunities to all students, there is a need to increase teachers’ awareness of effective and feasible strategies for managing student behavior. Providing training to all staff members on evidence-based practices can lead to improved teacher efficacy, reduced numbers of office referrals for misbehavior, and increased levels of academic achievement.
Go beyond textbooks and worksheets to create an interactive, motivating classroom where all students are communicating and achieving proficiency through community and a sense of solidarity. In this exciting, hands-on session, participants practice strategies that lead to classrooms with high student engagement, where students help each other stay in the target language! Participants will experience what it feels like to be a learner in class, and will learn techniques that guide language acquisition.
In this session, participants will learn about the power of using Digital BreakOuts to improve student engagement, encourage communication and collaboration, assess mastery, and provide challenging enrichment. By participating in a Digital BreakOut, participants will learn the elements of design and the "behind the scenes" preparation to create a BreakOut for any content area or grade level. Participants will create their own Digital BreakOut and leave with a library of resources, templates, and links to enhance their learning. Bring a computer to this session.
The purpose of the session is to introduce educators to the Design Thinking Process. Particpants will learn about the basics of the Design Thinking Process and educational literature about teachers using the process. This session will use literature to offer a hands-on approach to problem solving. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on themselves as designers in their own learning spaces and as facilitators with their students as they promote design thinking! Bring a computer to this session.
The purpose of this session is to share ways to reach every learner through unique learning experiences. Participants will be shown a variety of ways to engage learners, use data to drive instruction/student ownership, and how to be intentional while being aligned to the standards. Teachers will be able to walk away with a data-tracking chart (Student Growth Report) which they can tweak to best suit their needs, Book Tasting information/menus, and differentiation strategies. Bring a computer to this session.
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) is the base for instructional focus within the AVID school setting. With a focus on writing across the curriculum, participants will given a variety of WICOR strategies. Teachers will engage in a collaborative setting and identify components of WICOR while participating in helpful strategies for use in their classrooms. The slide presentation will be shared with all participants as their reference for later use. Bring a computer to this session.
The purpose of this session is to share the best strategies and resources from Jan Richardson's Next Step in Guided Reading and Jan Richardson's Next Step Forward in Reading Intervention. Participants will be given resources and strategies for guided reading based on the Jan Plan. Participants will take a hands-on approach to learning in this interactive session. Please bring your copy of Jan Richardson's Guided Reading Book if you have one.
During this session, We will set up a mock Google Classroom and have participants become "students" and guide them through a lesson. Participants will learn how to hear each student play or sing individually, grade them with a rubric, and provide feedback to within the time limitations of class and without losing your mind! The apps Goobric, Doctopus, Flat.io and Vidyard apps will be shared. While this session focuses on music, the strategies used could be applied to any classroom. Bring a computer to this session.
The purpose of this session is to give educators the tools to incorporate the Four C's into their teaching. This will be done through hands on experiences, learning activites, and take home packets. Each discipline will receive an informational packet on how to include Geocaching into their classroom.
Educators will learn how to empower students to create a personalized story of their learning as digital citizens in a global society. This strand integrates Google tools with AVID methodologies in order to prepare students with key skills they will need in the 21st century to be college and career ready. Through a metacognitive lens, participants will learn to enhance and extend student voice. Bring a computer to this session.
We will coach teachers through the why and how of an Interactive Notebook (INB) as a tool for supporting students’ learning. Teachers will learn the process of setting up an entry in the notebook utilizing the model of right side for direct input and left side for processing output of each entry. Bring a computer to this session.
This session will provide participants an opportunity to play a game that will utilize problem solving while incorporating science topics, various authentic career roles, and decision making to role play as they navigate through an extreme game (simulation of a severe weather event). Playing these games may give creative participants a launchpad to their own game creation. Bring a computer to this session.
We will use a google slides presentation as well as interactive activities to show how to combine modern classroom structures, technology usage, "gamification", as well as traditional independent practice times. We want to focus on how important each of the different structures are when it comes to today's math student. Bring a computer to this session.
This session will provide teachers with writing strategies and methods for sequencing activities and scaffolding learning in their classrooms. Participants will identify various methods to plan for critical writing tasks in the classroom and collaborate to create authentic writing tasks that align with standards. All participants will leave with a copy of the presentation and resources presented in the session. Bring a computer to this session.
The purpose of this session is to give participants an understanding of the defining characteristics of students with autism along with some basic evidence-based practices to engage students and help them to reach their potential in all settings. Students identified as having autism have increased in number across the state, as well in Dare County, so all those involved in serving students are in need of awareness and understanding to ensure these students will continue to be challenged, feel safe and have fun at school! Bring a computer to this session.
Come see AVID Strategies in action and learn about the important topic of Culturally Relelvant Teaching (CRT). We will facilitate audience discussion about ensuring our classrooms are equity-based and value the voice of all students. Many CRT best practices will also be shared.
The D2I initiative builds capacity in teacher-leaders. A true grassroots movement, it is created BY teachers, FOR teachers. This unique platform provides personalized and independent professional learning, delivered virtually, that teaches innovative instructional practices and integrates the North Carolina’s Digital Competencies in dynamic learning environments. Teachers will participate in a "sampling" of professional development segments from a variety of courses, including a live virtual book study. Bring a computer to this session.
With the goal of providing safe and productive learning opportunities to all students, there is a need to increase teachers’ awareness of effective and feasible strategies for managing student behavior. Providing training to all staff members on evidence-based practices can lead to improved teacher efficacy, reduced numbers of office referrals for misbehavior, and increased levels of academic achievement.
Go beyond textbooks and worksheets to create an interactive, motivating classroom where all students are communicating and achieving proficiency through community and a sense of solidarity. In this exciting, hands-on session, participants practice strategies that lead to classrooms with high student engagement, where students help each other stay in the target language! Participants will experience what it feels like to be a learner in class, and will learn techniques that guide language acquisition.
Have a good idea you'd love to try, but no time to write a project grant proposal? Interested in insider information from a DEF rep and two past grant winners? Want to leave the session with a working rough draft of a grant that could be completed and submitted during this grant cycle? Then this is the session for you! Bring an idea (or even just an inkling) and your laptop!
Need help with meeting the needs of ESL students? Presented by a veteran ESL and classroom teacher, this session will be packed with effective tools and strategies to assist with making the curriculum accessible to English Language Learners. Participants will leave with tools and strategies that can be immediately implemented in the classroom!
The purpose of this session is to explore the basics of gamification and how to implement these ideas into classrooms right away, both in large and small scale ways. During the session, attendees will participate in examples of how we gamify, including adding games to lessons (ie-playing a game with crocodile dentist) and seeing how to create a full-year game students participate in to encourage engagement in learning. Participants will receive a slide deck with examples, resources, and ideas linked. Bring a computer to this session.
Participants will learn how to incorporate STEM tools into their regular classrooms on a novice level. They will have the opportunity to play with a variety of tools and collaborate on how they can use these tools in their classroom. Each attendee will leave with a variety of lessons and ideas of how they can incorporate STEM into their classroom. Bring a computer to this session.
Attendees will understand the benefit of teaching with movement within the classroom and plan for ways to incorporate movement into a variety of lessons. Participants will identify various ways to plan for and use movement within their classroomsand explore ways in which movement can increase collaboration and engagement. A hyperdoc will be provided with links to the strategies presented in the session. Bring a computer to this session.
Presenters from the Dual Language Immersion 50/50 Classroom at CHES will share about how they team teach and plan. They will share a copy of collaborative lesson plans, newsletters, and how-tos for truly team teaching. They will teach in both English and Spanish and explain how learning works in DLI 50/50 classrooms. Though the focus is on DLI, all teachers will be able to take away strategies for team teaching and planning.
This will be a 45 minute overview of Guided Reading instruction following the "Jan Plan". We will touch on how to assess students for grouping, how to group students, what students are doing while not with the teacher, the Guided Reading lesson plan, and how to schedule the ELA block. Teachers will walk away with sample schedules, ideas for independent student work, introduction to grouping students by reading skill versus reading level, and greater confidence in navigating The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading.
The purpose of this session is to share the best strategies and resources from Jan Richardson's Next Step in Guided Reading and Jan Richardson's Next Step Forward in Reading Intervention. Participants will be given resources and strategies for guided reading based on the Jan Plan. Participants will take a hands-on approach to learning in this interactive session. Please bring your copy of Jan Richardson's Guided Reading Book if you have one.
Participants will learn to observe and screen every student in their classroom through a variety of activities so that all students have the opportunity to demonstrate advanced behaviors. This fun and hands-on session will use creative thinking and perspective understanding to gain insight into the potential of ALL students.
This will be a 45 minute overview of Guided Reading instruction following the "Jan Plan". We will touch on how to assess students for grouping, how to group students, what students are doing while not with the teacher, the Guided Reading lesson plan, and how to schedule the ELA block. Teachers will walk away with sample schedules, ideas for independent student work, introduction to grouping students by reading skill versus reading level, and greater confidence in navigating The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading. Middle School ELA Teachers are also invited to attend this session to learn more about guided reading.
Exit polls in the 2018 midterm suggested that only 1 in 3 young Americans voted. Lack of civic engagement is a danger to our democracy. The good news is, humanities teachers can change this! Participants will examine a series of issues that have resulted in voter apathy among younger Americans. Participants will be provided with unit and lesson plans that are intended to inspire students to develop a passion for preserving our democratic institutions by becoming active and engaged citizens. Bring a computer to this session.
The computational thinking practices of communication, collaboration, analyzing a problem, and creating an artifact will be explored through STEM activities (focus on computer science). Participants will work in pairs and choose a lesson from pre-selected websites.
With the graphing program Desmos now embedded in NC Math exams, this session seeks to broaden the perspective of participants as to the utility of the software. This session will give educators "trick and tips" to use in the classroom now, as well as an introduction to the power of using lists, and sliders as they apply to statistics, sequences, and graphs. Participants will actively work with the program during the session, and will have access to all shared files. Bring a computer to this session.
DCS has invested in Premium access to No Red Ink for grammar and writing instruction. Last year's usage data indicated that few teachers are utilizing this tool to its fullest potential. This session will feature: 1. How to use NRI mastery data to inform instruction and prepare students for the ACT. 2. How to utilize the Pathways feature to reach grade-level goals. 3. How to engage students in the writing process with interactive guided drafts, self-assessments, and peer reviews. Bring a computer to this session.
This session will provide teachers with writing strategies and methods for sequencing activities and scaffolding learning in their classrooms. Participants will identify various methods to plan for critical writing tasks in the classroom and collaborate to create authentic writing tasks that align with standards. All participants will leave with a copy of the presentation and resources presented in the session. Bring a computer to this session.
The purpose of this session is to give participants an understanding of the defining characteristics of students with autism along with some basic evidence-based practices to engage students and help them to reach their potential in all settings. Students identified as having autism have increased in number across the state, as well in Dare County, so all those involved in serving students are in need of awareness and understanding to ensure these students will continue to be challenged, feel safe and have fun at school! Bring a computer to this session.
The D2I initiative builds capacity in teacher-leaders. A true grassroots movement, it is created BY teachers, FOR teachers. This unique platform provides personalized and independent professional learning, delivered virtually, that teaches innovative instructional practices and integrates the North Carolina’s Digital Competencies in dynamic learning environments. Teachers will participate in a "sampling" of professional development segments from a variety of courses, including a live virtual book study. Bring a computer to this session.
Attendees will learn what Mindfulness is through experience. The presentation will include three mindfulness activities including one sample lesson on Response v. Reaction, which is geared towards middle and high school students. Attendees will leave with information on Mindfulness training opportunities, two free applications for educators to practice these skills and/or bring them into classrooms and a list of additional reading and research on Mindfulness offered by NCDPI.
This fast-paced, interactive session will include the basic definitions of and research behind whole language and phonics instruction. Participants will be given real-life scenarios for general education and special education ELA teachers that would require an updated understanding of reading instruction.
Greetings! I'm your Director of Exceptional Children's Services. I'm almost finished with my certification to be a Reading Research to Classroom Practice teacher trainer for NC DPI and have a renewed interested in literacy approaches for all school-aged children. Prior to my appointment... Read More →
Friday October 18, 2019 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
FFHS C316
The purpose of this session is to create global awareness among teachers and students. We will explain by using 5 easy steps how you can improve your cultural interactions with foreign students and use their experiences and background to build academic knowledge. Bring a computer to this session.
Wakelet is a free visual content platform where educators organize and curate their online information so it is easier to find, update and share. Save articles, videos, images, Tweets and more, organize them into stunning collections, and share via multiple platforms, such as Google Classroom, Remind, QR codes, and other social media. Wakelet allows multiple contributors (teachers) to share to one collection and create subcollections. Bring a computer to this session.
Play allows children to use their creativity while developing physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Participants will interact while playing games that incorporate singing, instruments, and active movement. Participants will also have an opportunity to share their favorite fun music activities in a round-table discussion. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a recorder, ukulele, or instrument if possible. Bring a computer to this session.
The purpose of this session is to explore the basics of gamification and how to implement these ideas into classrooms right away, both in large and small scale ways. During the session, attendees will participate in examples of how we gamify, including adding games to lessons (ie-playing a game with crocodile dentist) and seeing how to create a full-year game students participate in to encourage engagement in learning. Participants will receive a slide deck with examples, resources, and ideas linked. Bring a computer to this session.
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on “book tasting” to discover various titles, from picture books to YA novels, that may be relevant and important to their students dealing with various traumas. Discover new books that are available to you through classroom library sharing and our own DCS media centers; share the books that have reached your own students despite their personal struggles; build your own want-to-read list; and connect with like-minded educators who believe in the power of building empathy and understanding through reading.
The presenters will share about an online planbook that allows collaboration amongst team members as well as sharing with administrators to streamline planning, access to resources, and knowledge and understanding of what is happening in the classroom.
Learn to take active learning activities outdoors! This session will show you how to take the activities that you teach on a daily basis and make them relevant to specific subjects and grade levels. Attendees will receive ideas to take back to their classroom as well as a packet with information that we used, including links to online resources and the benefits of Outdoor Education.
The purpose of this session is to show educators simple ways we can teach our students to cope with conflict, understand their emotions and deal with them. The audience will represent conflict and solution situations that can occur in the classroom and will need to use one of the strategies to solve the problem. We will design an "it's your choice wheel" for each educator to take to their classrooms and also provide some fun ideas and DIY's on how to make it interactive for students. ( examples from our own classrooms)
Participants will learn to observe and screen every student in their classroom through a variety of activities so that all students have the opportunity to demonstrate advanced behaviors. This fun and hands-on session will use creative thinking and perspective understanding to gain insight into the potential of ALL students.
Greetings! I'm your Director of Exceptional Children's Services. I'm almost finished with my certification to be a Reading Research to Classroom Practice teacher trainer for NC DPI and have a renewed interested in literacy approaches for all school-aged children. Prior to my appointment... Read More →