Educating All Students For SuccessThe Board of Trustees establishes the policies by which schools operate. In carrying out the task of setting policy, the board identifies needs and establishes priorities for the school system, allocates, financial and human resources among the priority areas, and evaluates school performance. PresidentBen MackeyDistrict 71st Vice President2nd Vice PresidentBoard SecretaryEdwin FloresDistrict 1Maxie JohnsonDistrict 5Joe CarreonDistrict 8Dustin MarshallDistrict 2Dan Micciche District 3Camille WhiteDistrict 4Joyce FormanDistrict 6Justin HenryDistrict 92
STUDENT OUTCOME GOALSStudent Outcome Goal 1Student achievement on state assessment in all subjects in Domain 1 will increase from 46.0% to 58.0% by June 2025.Student Outcome Goal 2Student achievement on the third-grade state assessment in reading at the Meets performance level or above shall increase from 40.2% to 56.0% by June 2025.Student Outcome Goal 3Student achievement on the third-grade assessment in mathematics at the Meets performance level or above shall increase from 42.3% to 56.0% by June 2025.Student Outcome Goal 4The percent of graduates who are college, career, or military ready (CCMR) from Domain 1 will increase from 42.0% to 54.0% by June 2025.Student Outcome Goal 5Middle-grade (grades 6-8) student achievement on state assessments in all subjects in Domain 1 will increase from 40.0% to 50.0% by June 2025.3
Table of Contents6Dallas ISD PrioritiesDallas ISD is committed to prioritizing equity, curriculum, instruction, and literacy8 - 45Fall Professional Learning OpportunitiesChoose from a menu of sessions to support your professional growth and development47October 7 - Secondary Professional Development Secondary teachers will receive guidance on Culturally Fortifying Practices and engaging resources to plan instruction62October 14 - Elementary Professional Development Elementary teachers will continue learning about Collective Equity and learn instructional strategies to help promote student achievementFALL 20224
HIGHLIGHTSDEPARTMENT CONTACT73Teacher Assistant Virtual Symposium75New Teacher and Mentor Professional Development77Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain78I Matter, We Matter, Words Matter Read Aloud Project80Academic Enrichment & Support81Dual Language ESL82Early Learning83Engagement Services84ExtraCurricular & Extended Learning85Language, Literacy, and Social Studies86Professional & Digital Learning87Special Services88STEM79Digital Library89Hall Monitor Training90Schoology Support
EquityWe unapologetically acknowledge, advocate against, and act to eliminate systemic disparities by honoring stakeholders’ racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic identities by ensuring equitable (not equal) supports and resources so that all students (with an emphasis on African-American and Emergent Bilingual learners) are college and career strong. CurriculumState and national standards, and learning outcomes, for a specific content that include an agreed upon, viable, and guaranteed instructional scope and sequence, aligned resources, and learner experiences. InstructionThe design and facilitation of content specific learning using the curriculum with a clear target to attain student mastery.LiteracyThe process of reading, writing, critical thinking, and discussion to deeply comprehend, analyze, synthesize and communicate ideas and concepts while making connections within and across disciplines. CurriculumInstructionLiteracyEquity6DALLAS ISD PRIORITIESBack to Table of Contents
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT & SUPPORTBack to Table of ContentsCoding Fun: 4879 Intro to Programming Fall Series PD #3Type: VirtualDate: September 13, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | 6-8 GradeParticipants will delve into Block B deep dive as they code using CSE1 MYCS Scratch. 4:15PM - 5:45PM Register HereComputer Science & Technology- OFFICE Hours - Find out more HERETime for an Update: CS&T Intro to Robotics Quarter 2 Content ReviewType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 10, 2022Audience: Teachers | 6-8 GradeParticipants will use the principles of on-level teaching, formative assessment, and intervention to promote concept and skill development using an engineering design cycle applied to Quarter 2 robotics lessons.9:00AM - 3:00PM Register Here REC VRC 2022-2023: VEX VRC Robotics Coaches Training and Kick-Off Fall 2022Type: VirtualDate: September 8, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | 6-12 GradeParticipants are Vex robotics coaches who accepted their designations by their campus principals for the 2022-2023 season in Oracle. Topics include schedule of competition season, registration and transportation arrangements, introduction to season challenge/game, and discussion about robots.4:15PM - 5:45PM Register Here
Being F.I.R.S.T.: FIRST LEGO League (FLL Challenge & Explore) Coaches RegistrationType: VirtualDate: September 14, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | K-8 GradeFIRST LEGO League Coaches Initial Meeting - FLL Explorer (K-3) & Challenge (4-8th). From the machines that move us to the electronics that connect us to how we power our cities and towns, energy is essential in our lives. Have you thought about where energy comes from? How it’s generated? How does it get to you? How much you’re using?4:15PM - 5:45PM Register HereComputer Science & Technology cont.REC 2022-2023: Vex IQ Robotics Coaches' Training and Kick-Off Fall 2022Type: VirtualDate: September 15, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | 3-8 GradeElementary and High School Vex robotics coaches who accepted their designations by their campus principals for the 2022-2023 season, will learn about the competition season, registration and transportation arrangements, introduction to season challenge/game, and engage in a discussion about robots.4:15PM - 6:00PM Register HereSaddle Up: JROTC VRC Robotics Coaches Training and Kick-Off Fall 2022Type: Face-to-FaceDate: September 15, 2022 Audience: Teachers | 9-12 GradeHigh School Vex robotics coaches who accepted their designations by their campus principals for the 2022-2023 season in Oracle. Topics include schedule of competition season, registration and transportation arrangements, introduction to season challenge/game, and discussion about robots.5:30PM - 7:00PM Register HereThinking in Code: Coding Club Coaches Kickoff & RegistrationType: VirtualDate: September 20, 2022 Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | K-5 GradeParticipants will learn about the coding club organizations and operation, and review the coding club programming environment and requirements for documentation of coding participation.4:15PM - 5:45PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Half-Time: Updating the Game Plan for Quarter 2 (Grades 6 - 8)Type: VirtualDate: September 26, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | 6-8 GradeParticipants will preview topics and associated knowledge and skills that students will learn during the opening weeks of Quarter 2.4:15PM - 5:45PM Register HereThinking in Code: Coding Club Coaches TrainingType: VirtualDate: September 27, 2022Audience: Central Staff, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | K-8 GradeComputer Science empowers every librarian/teacher to teach computer science with free tools and resources. The coding club sponsors will learn computer science fundamentals with drag-and-drop blocks using Google CS First Curriculum. Sponsors will walk through video-based lessons with different themes like sports, art, and game design.4:15PM - 5:45PM Register HereBeing F.I.R.S.T.: FIRST LEGO League (FLL Challenge & Explore) Coaches Training Part 1Type: VirtualDate: September 28, 2022 Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | K-8 GradeThe FIRST LEGO League challenge is called SUPERPOWERED. Teams will learn about different types of energy sources, storage, distribution methods, and how energy is consumed. Coaches will explore the Core Values, Robot Design, Robot Game, and the Innovation Project.4:15PM - 5:45PM Register HereBeing F.I.R.S.T.: FIRST LEGO League (FLL Challenge & Explore) Coaches Training Part 2Type: Face-to-FaceDate: October 4, 2022 Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teacher Assistants, Teachers| K-8 GradeDuring this session, the FIRST LEGO League Coaches will receive materials and they will have an opportunity to take a deep dive into Core Values and Robot Design.3:30PM - 5:45PM Register HereBack to Table of ContentsComputer Science & Technology- OFFICE Hours - Find out more HERE
FTC 2022-2023: Dallas ISD FIRST TECH CHALLENGE Robotics Coaches Training Day 2Type: Face-to-FaceDate: October 8, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | 9-12 GradeHigh School FIRST robotics coaches/mentors will about the schedule of competition season, registration and transportation arrangements, introduction to season challenge/game, and participate in a discussion about robots.9:00AM - 4:00PM Register HereComputer Science & Technology cont.Putting It Together: Summative Student Work SamplesType: VirtualDate: December 5, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | K-8 GradeParticipants will examine performance-based assessments related to culminating Primary Student Outcomes for middle school Technology Applications electives.4:15PM - 5:45PM Register HereCoding for the Real-World: Programming the RobotType: Face-to-FaceDate: December 5, 2022 Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | PreK-5 GradeParticipants will write computer programs to control the movements of robots as physical computing activities aligned to instructional calendars.4:00PM - 5:30PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Physical Fitness Assessment: Data Entry TrainingType: VirtualDate: November 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers, LCC/JROTC, Marching Band, Drill, Cheer, Dance, & Athletics | 3-12 GradeThe HPE Coordinators will give an overview of how to input the physical fitness assessment student data using the IHT platform.6:00PM - 7:00PM Register HereHealth and Physical EducationPhysical Fitness Assessment: Data Entry TrainingType: VirtualDate: November 2, 2022Audience: Central Staff, New Teachers, Teachers | 3-12 GradeThe HPE Coordinators will give an overview of how to input the physical fitness assessment student data using the IHT platform.6:00PM - 7:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
DUAL LANGUAGE ESL2022-2023 Required Dual Language Academy: Bilingual Teachers and/or Qualifying Licensed Professional SupportType: AsynchronousDate: September 1, 2022Audience: PreK-12 Dual Language Teachers or Qualifying Licensed Professional Support | All Grade LevelsThe 2022-2023 Dual Language Academy for Bilingual Teachers fulfills the bilingual stipend mandatory training requirement. The Dual Language Academy will provide continuous improvement in the implementation of the district’s Dual Language program from PreK-12th. This course alone does not meet requirements for the bilingual stipend.For more information regarding the qualifications for the bilingual stipend, please access the Dallas ISD 2022-2023 Compensation Resource Book.The deadline to complete the 2022-2023 Dual Language Academy is November 1, 2022.Available until 11-01-2022 Register HereDual Language ESLEllevation: Introduction to Newcomers Type: AsynchronousDate: September 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsNewcomers are a distinct and fast-growing subgroup of multilingual learners, and they face unique social and cultural challenges. Every educator can create a welcoming environment to support sociocultural competence and help students achieve emotional, social, and linguistic success.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereEllevation: Introduction to Dual Language EducationType: AsynchronousDate: September 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsDual language immersion programs teach grade-level content in two languages to develop socio-culturally competent, bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural citizens. Gain an understanding of the research behind this instructional model, its benefits, and the three goals that define an effective dual language program. Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Dual Language ESL cont.Launching Dual Language 2.0: PK3 and PK4 Dual Language Classrooms (Part 2)Type: VirtualDate: September 20, 2022Audience: PreK3 and PreK4 Dual Language Teachers | PreK 3 & PreK 4Participants will gain a deeper understanding of translanguage centers and their impact on emergent bilinguals’ language development. In addition, teachers will familiarize themselves with the Dual Language 2.0 essential components and how they can leverage content instruction.4:00PM - 5:30PM Register HereDual Language RLA/SS Quarter 2 QCT for HMH Campuses Grades K-2Type: AsynchronousDate: September 27, 2022Audience: Dual Language K-2, RLA/SS Teachers | K-2 GradeQuarterly Content Training for Quarter 2 is here! Come see what the curriculum has in store for you for Quarter 2 as we dive into the IPC. We will discuss new resources for Social Studies as well.Available until 01-01-2023 Register HereLaunching Dual Language 2.0: PK3 and PK4 Dual Language Classrooms (Part 1)Type: VirtualDate: September 14, 2022Audience: PreK3 and PreK4 Dual Language Teachers | PreK 3 & PreK 4Participants will learn how to utilize the 4+1 language domain icons as a tool to take student’s ownership of their learning. Teachers will also incorporate age-appropriate language and cultural objectives in the lesson design and delivery.4:00PM - 5:30PM Register HereDual Language RLA/SS Quarter 2 QCT for Amplify Campuses Grades K-2Type: VirtualDate: September 27, 2022Audience: Dual Language K-2, RLA/SS Teachers | K-2 GradeQuarterly Content Training for Quarter 2 is here! Come see what Dual Language has in store for you for Quarter 2 as we dive into the IPC, curriculum, and ACP blueprint! How is the curriculum supporting you and your students as we enter into weeks 10 - 18 of instruction? We will model how to backwards plan with the ACP blueprint.4:00PM - 5:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Dual Language ESL cont.Dual Language Reading Language Arts Quarter 2 QCT for Grades 3-6Type: VirtualDate: September 28, 2022Audience: Dual Language 3-6 RLA Teachers | 3-6 GradeQuarterly Content Training for Quarter 2 is here! Come see what Dual Language has in store for you for Quarter 2 as we dive into the IPC, curriculum, and ACP blueprint! How is the curriculum supporting you and your students as we enter into weeks 10 - 18 of instruction? We will model how to backwards plan with the ACP blueprint.4:00PM - 5:30PM Register HereCBLI: Content Based Language Instruction Type: AsynchronousDate: October 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsContent based language instruction (CBLI) supports teachers in using targeted and intentional methods to meet the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of their emergent bilingual students. In this session participants will learn how to use CBLI to implement rigorous Tier 1 instruction for emergent bilinguals that provides equitable access to simultaneous content and language development. Implementing CBLI will support teachers in setting and holding high grade level expectations for their emergent bilingual students.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereEllevation: Advance Biliteracy through Authentic Word StudyType: AsynchronousDate: October 1, 2022Audience: Teachers | All Grade LevelsWord study allows multilingual students to analyze the structure of words. In a dual language program, this takes place in both program languages. Educators can build their biliteracy teaching toolkit to create a culturally responsive environment that examines the similarities and differences between two languages.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereBack to Table of ContentsDual Language OFFICE HOURS - join us every week for virtual office hoursType: Virtual Date: Every Tuesday 12:30 PM - Grades 6 - 10 Type: Virtual Date: Every Wednesday 4:00 PM - Grades PreK-6
Dual Language ESL cont. Ellevation: Introduction to Long-Term English LearnersType: AsynchronousDate: October 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers | All Grade LevelsLong-term English learners (LTELs) are students who have been struggling academically for six or more years. While their level of social English is highly proficient and they often succeed with strong bicultural skills, their academic instructional needs have remained unmet. Gain an understanding of how to address their academic needs and increase opportunities for success.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereEmergent Bilinguals: Meeting Instructional NeedsType: AsynchronousDate: October 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsThis self-paced course will provide high leverage, research based scaffolds, that if implemented right away will provide positive results in an English learner’s academic, linguistic, and social growth. The course will give a voice to English learners, to the value and diversity they bring to our culture and classrooms, and provides teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to serve and grow as successful lifelong learners.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereIncrease Engagement: Support Your Emergent Bilingual Students!Type: VirtualDate: October 1, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, Teachers | 6-12 GradeIn this session, participants will learn and apply targeted and intentional methods to meet the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of their Emergent Bilingual learners. Participants will learn how to use rigorous Tier 1 instruction to provide equitable access to content and language development that will hold high grade level expectations for their emergent bilingual learners. This session is scheduled as 90 minutes of content instruction and 120 minutes of paid work session/application. (space limited)9:00AM- 12:30PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Dual Language ESL cont.Balanced Literacy in the Dual Language CLassroom: Introduction to Balanced Literacy and Mini-Lesson ModelingType: VirtualDate: October 5, 2022Audience: PreK-6th Dual Language Teachers | PreK - 6 GradeIn this session, participants will understand the what and why of balanced literacy as well as experience a mini lesson in Spanish. 4:00PM - 6:00PM Register HereEngagement Strategies for Student Success: TELPAS Best PracticesType: VirtualDate: October 13, 2022Audience: Teachers | All Grade LevelsIn this session, participants will acquire classroom strategies that will increase Emergent Bilingual success on the annual TELPAS assessment.4:00PM- 5:00PM Register HereEllevation: Develop Sociocultural Competence with Cultural IdentityType: AsynchronousDate: November 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsSociocultural competence, one of three pillars of dual language education, is about valuing cultural and linguistic differences. Having a strong grounding and support for building and maintaining cultural identity is a key component of cultural competence. Discover how to celebrate students' cultural assets to ensure they feel pride for their identity.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereMeaningful Messages: Develop Academic Language Type: AsynchronousDate: November 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsMultilingual learners must understand complex texts within varying genres and express themselves clearly in a new language. Gain an understanding of how to support the comprehension and communication of extended messages.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Dual Language ESL cont.Balanced Literacy in the Dual Language Classroom:Guided Reading and Shared ReadingType: VirtualDate: November 9, 2022Audience: PreK-6th Dual Language Teachers | PreK 3 - 6 GradeThis session will highlight the essential elements of guided reading and shared reading.4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Register HereBalanced Literacy in the Dual Language Classroom: Word Study, Independent Reading, and Other ComponentsType: VirtualDate: November 16, 2022Audience: PreK-6th Dual Language Teachers | PreK 3 - 6 GradeThis session will address the importance of word study, independent reading, and oracy in the development of balanced literacy.4:00PM - 6:00PM Register HereELPS: Go VirtualType: AsynchronousDate: December 1, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsThis self-paced course will showcase the understanding of the English Language Proficiency Standards and how we can implement them fully in our classrooms virtually and face-to-face. Teachers will be able to participate in a variety of activities that incorporate all language domains.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereDifferentiate: Instruction for Diverse Classrooms!Type: VirtualDate: November 12, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | 6-12 GradeMeet the unique linguistic and academic needs of your Emergent Bilingual students! In this session, participants will learn, use, and apply the process of reading, writing, critical thinking, and discussion to help Emergent Bilingual learners deeply comprehend, analyze, synthesize and communicate ideas and concepts, while making connections within and across disciplines. 9:00AM - 12:30PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Dual Language ESL cont.ESL Certification PreparationType: VirtualDate: December 3, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | All GradesGet prepared for the TExES #154 ESL Supplemental Certification Exam. Participants will develop the core competencies needed to promote the success of emergent bilingual students. This hybrid session builds in the necessary collaboration and independent learning time to become a successfully certified educator of emergent bilingual students and learn how to teach content and language simultaneously.9:00AM - 12:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
EARLY LEARNINGRegion 10: K2 Force and Motion Unit OverviewType: VirtualDate: September 13, 2022 and November 15, 2022Audience: Teachers | K-2 GradeThis session is reserved for DISD K-2 educators. We will review upcoming content, break down standards, and discuss possible student experiences to engage learners in a collaborative, virtual environment.4:00PM - 5:00PM Register Here Instructional StrategyShake Up Shared Reading: Texts, Tips, and Teaching Strategies with Maria WaltherType: VirtualDate: September 21, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Central Staff, New Teachers, Teachers | PreK 3 - 2 GradeGet ready to shake up your shared reading interactions. Discover sensible strategies to engage learners in short bursts of shared reading that are connected to and planned as a follow-up to a read-aloud experience. Learn how to find picture books that reflect your students’ lived experiences and build their reading power. Leave with a list of books and actionable ideas.4:00PM - 5:00PM Register Here Guiding a Strong Start: Keys to Success with DreamBox Learning MathType: VirtualDate: September 22, 2022 Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | K-2 GradePrepare to launch DreamBox in the classroom by diving into the fundamentals of the DreamBox Adaptive Engine, the student and educator environments, and best practices that maximize student learning with DreamBox. This session is intended for teacher's new to DreamBox or those wanting a refresher. 4:00PM - 5:00PM Register Here Back to Table of Contents
Instructional Strategy cont.K-2 Quarterly Content Training Eureka MathType: VirtualDate: September 28, 2022 and December 7, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | K-2 In this session, participants will preview Eureka Math for the upcoming quarter.4:00PM - 5:00PM09-28 Register Here12-07 Register Here K-2 Quarterly Content Training Amplify ReadingType: VirtualDate: September 27, 2022 and December 6, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | K-2 Gen Ed teachers in grades K-2 using Amplify will preview the curriculum for the upcoming quarter.4:00PM - 5:00PM Register Here PreK3 Quarterly Content Training Type: VirtualDate: September 27, 2022 and December 6, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | PreK 3 In this session, participants will preview the PreK3 curriculum for Q2 and Q3.4:00PM - 5:00PM Register Here K-2 Quarterly Content Training District Reading & District MathType: Asynchronous Date: September 27, 2022 and December 6, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | K-2 K-2 teachers using the district curriculum will preview the curriculum for the upcoming quarter.Available until 02-28-2023 Register Here Back to Table of Contents
Instructional Strategy cont.Region 10: K2 Earth and Space Unit OverviewType: VirtualDate: December 13, 2022Audience: Teachers| K-2 GradeThis session is reserved for DISD K-2 educators. We will review upcoming content, break down standards, and discuss possible student experiences to engage learners in a collaborative, virtual environment.4:00PM - 5:00PM Register Here PreK4 Quarterly Content Training Type: VirtualDate: September 28, 2022 and December 7, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | PreK4 In this session, participants will preview the PreK4 curriculum for Q2 and Q3.4:00PM - 5:00PM Register Here Back to Table of Contents
ENGAGEMENT SERVICESModule 1A & 1B: Gifted and Talented (Fall 2022)Type: AsynchronousDate: September 1, 2022Audience: Campus Administrators, Campus Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Teachers | All Grade LevelsWhat is giftedness and what do we, as educators, do about it? Using the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students as a guide, this session will give teachers, counselors, and administrators a basis for understanding best practices and requirements for serving gifted/talented students. This session meets state requirements for G/T training or a module 6 annual update. Participants must attend both Part A and Part B to receive credit; partial G/T credit cannot be awarded. This session is online only.Available until 12-21-2022Module 1A - Register HereModule 1B - Register Here Advanced Academic ServicesModule 2A & 2B: Gifted and Talented (Fall 2022)Type: AsynchronousDate: September 1, 2022Audience: Counselors, Teachers | All Grade LevelsThis session sets the foundation for understanding the unique social and emotional needs of gifted/talented students. This session meets state requirements for G/T training or a module 6 annual update. Participants must attend both Part A and Part B to receive credit; partial G/T credit cannot be awarded. This session is virtual only.Available until 12-21-2022Module 2A - Register Here Module 2B - Register Here Module 3A & 3B: Sparking Creative Genius in Gifted and Talented Students (Fall 2022)Type: VirtualDate: September 20, 2022 and September 22, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | All Grade LevelsCreativity is integral to defining giftedness. However, not much attention is paid to nurturing creativity in children. Teachers play a big role in providing opportunities for gifted/talented children to not only develop but explore creativity in traditional and non-traditional ways. Participants will begin with grade appropriate definitions of creativity and learn strategies for immediate infusion of creativity in their classrooms. This module is part of the state-required 30 hours of training in educating gifted/talented students. It may also satisfy the requirement for a six-hour annual update. Participants must attend both Part A and Part B to receive credit; partial G/T credit cannot be awarded.5:00PM - 8:00PMModule 3A - Register HereModule 3B - Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Module 4A & 4B: Models of Differentiated Instruction (Fall 2022)Type: VirtualDate: October 3, 2022 and October 5, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | All Grade LevelsA small change in instruction can make a big difference for gifted/talented students. In this session, participants will explore ways G/T students learn differently and how to modify the structure of their lessons to encourage deeper, more complex learning. This session meets state requirements for G/T training or a module 6 annual update. This module is part of the state-required 30 hours of training in educating gifted/talented students.5:00PM - 8:00PMModule 4A - Register HereModule 4B - Register Here Advanced Academic Services cont.Module 5A & 5B: Engaging Students Through Depth and Complexity (Fall 2022)Type: VirtualDate: October 18, 2022 and October 20, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | All Grade LevelsHave you heard of Depth and Complexity and wondered what it was all about? Join us for an introduction to the depth and complexity framework from scratch. This module is part of the state-required 30 hours of training in educating gifted/talented students. Participants must attend both Part A and Part B to receive credit; partial G/T credit cannot be awarded.5:00PM - 8:00PMModule 5A - Register Here Module 5B - Register Here Module 6A & 6B: Gifted/Talented Annual Update (Fall 2022)Type: VirtualDate: November 8, 2022 and November 10, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | All Grade LevelsIn accordance with the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, teachers who provide instruction as part of the district's defined gifted/talented services must complete a minimum of six hours of professional learning in gifted education each year after completing the 30 hours of foundational training in educating gifted/talented students. In order to receive full credit for this annual update, you must take parts A and B. No partial G/T credit will be given.Prerequisite for 2022-2023: Prior to enrolling in this annual update, participants must have taken the version of Dallas ISD's Module 5: Engaging Students Through Depth & Complexity that began in June 2021. If Module 5 was taken prior to June 2021, please enroll in Module 5 as an annual update. For the 2022-2023 school year, you may fulfill your G/T annual update hours by taking the version of Module 5 that began in June 2021. Once you have completed the current version of Module 5, you are welcome to participate in the G/T annual update session. 5:00PM - 8:00PMModule 6A - Register HereModule 6B - Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Social and Emotional LearningSeptember Elementary and Secondary Champion PLC: SEL ImplementationType: VirtualDate: September 13, 2022 and September 14, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers, Campus SEL Champions | All Grade LevelsJoin us for the monthly SEL champion meeting to dive into the SEL Implementation Guide and collaborate on the strategies and resources that support the essential components of schoolwide social and emotional learning for elementary and secondary students.3:45PM - 5:15PM4:45PM - 6:15PM(09/13)Elementary - Register Here (09/14) Secondary - Register HereOctober Elementary Champion PLC: Cultivating AgencyType: VirtualDate: October 18, 2022 and October 19, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers, Campus SEL Champions | All Grade LevelsJoin us for the monthly SEL champion meeting as we dive into opportunities for cultivating agency. In this session participants will collaborate to examine and plan for practices that foster student leadership.3:45PM - 5:15PM4:45PM - 6:15PM(10/18) Elementary - Register Here (10/19) Secondary - Register HereFamily & Community Partnerships: Creating Meaningful Parent and Community Engagement OpportunitiesType: VirtualDate: November 9, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers, Campus SEL Champions | All Grade LevelsJoin us to explore how to create authentic family and community partnerships to strengthen social and emotional learning outside of the classroom.5:00PM - 6:30PM Secondary - Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Social and Emotional LearningNovember Elementary Champion PLC: Identity, Agency, and BelongingType: VirtualDate: November 16, 2022 and November 17, 2022Audience: Campus Administrators, Campus Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers, Campus SEL Champions | All Grade LevelsJoin us for the monthly SEL champion meeting centered around identity, agency, and belonging for elementary and secondary students.3:45PM - 5:15PM4:45PM - 6:1PM(11/16) Elementary - Register Here (11/17) Secondary - Register HereDecember Elementary Champion PLC: Creating ConnectionsType: VirtualDate: December 13, 2022 and December 14, 2022Audience: Campus Administrators, Campus Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers, Campus SEL Champions | All Grade LevelsJoin us for the monthly SEL champion meeting focused on self-care and creating connections in elementary and secondary learning communities.3:45PM - 5:15PM4:45PM - 6:15PM(12/13) Elementary - Register Here (12/14) Secondary - Register HereBack to Table of Contents
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAPPLICATION TRAINING & SUPPORTPowerSchool: PowerTeacher ProType: VirtualDate: October 6, 2022 , November 10, 2022 and December 8, 2022Audience: Teachers | All Grade LevelsThis is an introduction to PowerTeacher Pro. This training will assist teachers with creating assignments, entering and finalizing grades, entering attendance, running scoresheet reports, and viewing dropped students.4:00PM - 5:30PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND SOCIAL STUDIESTeacher Clarity: Using Learning Goals and Success Criteria to Drive Elements of Effective InstructionType: AsynchronousDate: September 5, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Central Staff, New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsParticipants will learn about the importance of learning goals and success criteria and how they can be utilized throughout the lesson cycle to drive student learning.Available until 05-31-2023 Register Here Assessment for LearningEffective Questioning Strategies Questioning Strategies to Move Learning ForwardType: AsynchronousDate: October 27, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Central Staff, New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsParticipants will learn about question types, techniques, and strategies to craft questions that move student learning forward.Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereChecks for Understanding and Using Evidence to Move Learning ForwardType: AsynchronousDate: November 30, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Central Staff, New Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsParticipants will learn about making learning visible and using a cycle of evidence gathering and interpretation to move student learning forward.Available until 05-31-2023 Register Here Back to Table of Contents
Tell Your Story with DLA: Digital Portfolios for your Librarian AppraisalType: VirtualDate: September 14, 2022Audience: Library Media Specialists | All Grade LevelsJoin us for goal setting and building a shared vision with your appraiser for your library program. Tips for building your digital portfolio will be shared.3:30PM - 4:30PM Register HereLibrary Media ServicesAuthor Visits 101: Library ProgrammingType: HybridDate: September 27, 2022Audience: Library Media Specialists | All Grade LevelsDo you have an author visit scheduled? Make the most of the visit for your scholars and teachers! This class will give you tips and ideas on how to prepare for your author visit so you get your money's worth! We will talk about activities that can be done before, during, and after your visit. Don't have an author visit scheduled? We'll share some resources for available free and low-cost visits. *Hybrid Class: You may attend in-person or virtually.4:30PM - 5:30PM Register Here Library Programming: Game Play in the Library!Type: Face-to-FaceDate: October 5, 2022Audience: Library Media Specialists | All Grade LevelsIntegrate gameplay into your library program! This presentation will give historical context of tech vs. paper, what educational and social enrichment games provide, getting material, and setup.4:30PM - 6:00PM Register Here eBooks: Digital Books for All!Type: VirtualDate: September 27, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Dyslexia Interventionists, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsWhen books are offered in digital format, functionality, access and new levels of engagement can impact student learning. Learn about the different eBook platforms available in our district.4:30PM - 6:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
SEL in The Library: How to Cultivate Emotional Safety for AllType: VirtualDate: October 12, 2022Audience: Library Media Specialists | All Grade LevelsCome and share your SEL activities for students. Bring at least one SEL activity to share, including graphics to target audience. Librarians will walk away with multiple activities to implement in the library program.3:30PM - 4:30PM Register HereLibrary Media Services cont.Online Resources: Digital Learning Support for SuccessType: VirtualDate: October 19, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Dyslexia Interventionists, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsThe district provides online resources to support academic growth. Students can search credible, up-to-date databases for articles, primary sources, and videos on a broad range of topics. Come learn about these tools for learning success!4:30PM - 6:00PM Register Here Tell Your Story: Advertise Your Library Program with Social Media!Type: VirtualDate: November 7, 2022Audience: Library Media Specialists | All Grade LevelsIf you want to tell your story and uplift your game, this is the workshop for you! We’ll talk about how to start in the social media world of Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, how to Tag and Hashtag, and how to target different audiences and write the best messages. Bring one or two messages with images ready to post!4:30PM - 5:30PM Register Here Solving the Online Search Maze: EBSCO UpdatesType: VirtualDate: November 2, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Dyslexia Interventionists, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teachers | 6-12 GradeJoin us to learn about some of EBSCO's new features and enhancements for their online resources.4:00PM - 5:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Infographics for Library Reports: Using Data to Tell Your StoryType: Face-to-FaceDate: November 8, 2022Audience: Library Media Specialists | All Grade LevelsLearn how to create infographics to present your library data.4:00PM - 6:00PM Register HereLibrary Media Services cont.Target Your Audience: Effective Presentations!Type: Face-to-FaceDate: December 5, 2022Audience: Library Media Specialists | All Grade LevelsJoin us and leave with the resources and tips to make the most powerful presentation the "Zen" way! Bring images and a topic to work on. You will need to bring your charged device.4:30PM - 5:30PM Register Here Back to Table of Contents
Implementing Intervention Platforms: Discovering Newsela for STAAR ReadinessType: VirtualDate: September 13, 2022 and September 27, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | 9-12 GradeIn this session, participants will learn more about how Newsela's differentiated, cross-curricular literacy platform can target the areas educators need to help students be successful on the STAAR assessment.4:30PM - 6:00PM Register Here Just in Time Training: Reading Language Arts Quarter 2 QCT Type: VirtualDate: September 27, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | 3-12 GradeQuarter 2? Is that you? Quarterly Content Training for Quarter 2 is here! Come see what RLA has in store for you for Quarter 2 as we dive into the IPC, curriculum, and ACP blueprint! How is the curriculum supporting you and your students as we enter into weeks 10 - 18 of instruction? We will model how to backwards plan with the ACP blueprint.4:00PM - 5:30PM4:30PM - 6:00PM5:00PM - 6:30PMElementary Register HereMiddle School Register HereHigh School Register HereImplementing Intervention Platforms: Discovering Newsela Content & FeaturesType: VirtualDate: September 6, 2022 and September 20, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | 9-12 GradeIn this session, educators will connect to Newsela content most relevant to the subject area and students they teach, and learn how to leverage Newsela features to support student engagement and learning.4:30PM - 6:00PM Register HereReading Language ArtsBack to Table of Contents
Reading Language Arts cont.Just in Time Training: Reading Language Arts Quarter 3 QCT Type: VirtualDate: December 6, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | 3-12 Grade"Quarter 3? Is that you I see? Can it be? Quarterly Content Training for Quarter 3 is here! Come see what RLA has in store for you for Quarter 3 as we dive into the IPC, curriculum, and updates! How is the curriculum supporting you and your students as we enter into weeks 19 - 27 of instruction?"4:00PM - 5:30PM4:30PM - 6:00PM5:00PM - 6:30PMElementary Register HereMiddle School Register HereHigh School Register HereSocial Studies - OFFICE HOURS Wednesdays 4- 5:00PM Join HERESTAAR 2.0: What's New? (Part 1 & 2)Type: Face-to-FaceDate: September 20, 2022 and October 11, 2022Audience: Campus Administrators, Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, Teachers| 8 Grade and 11 GradeTake a look at the new STAAR question types and consider shifts for your classroom instruction.In part 2, continue looking at the new STAAR question types and consider shifts for your classroom instruction.5:00PM - 7:00PMPart 1 Register HerePart 2 Register HereEthnic Studies: Brag and Share (Quarter Curriculum 1-3)Type: Face-to-FaceDate: September 1, 2022, October 3, 2022 and December 7, 2022Audience: Teachers | 9-12 GradeLearn the latest information for our Ethnic Studies courses, and Culturally Responsive Teaching. Teachers will bring their best lessons and projects to share with their colleagues. Teachers will review the upcoming Quarter Curriculum TEKS.5:30PM - 7:30PM09/01 Register Here10/03 Register Here10/07 Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Social Studies cont … OFFICE HOURS Wednesdays 4- 5:00PM Join HERE.Digging Deeper into Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies Series: Session 1- Bringin' the SOCIAL to Social StudiesType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 29, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | 3-12 GradeThis series will focus on strategies to promote learning as a historian in all social studies classes. Join us for the first session, Bringin' the SOCIAL to Social Studies to engage in thinking and discussion strategies. Participants will leave with practical, ready to implement approaches to promote speaking and thinking as a historian in their classrooms! 5:00PM - 6:00PM Register HereNational History Day 22-23Type: Face-to-FaceDate: October 6, 2022 - Getting Started October 25, 2022 - Conducting Research November 15, 2022 - Putting It All TogetherAudience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | 7-12 GradeJoin us as we provide an overview of the National History Competition program. Teachers will understand what the theme is, the different categories students can compete in, and how to choose a topic that will relate with the theme. During the Conducting Research session Teachers will understand how to develop a thesis statement, choose primary and secondary sources, learn how to cite and develop a bibliography list, and conduct interviews. During the final session teachers will learn how to help their students bring all the different parts together to prepare for the district competition.4:45PM - 5:45PM10/06 Register Here10/25 Register Here11/15 Register Here1,2,3 Red Light: Slow down to understand how to Accelerate InstructionType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 27, 2022, October 17, 2022 and November 15, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, Teachers| 3-12 GradeJoin us for a series of one hour sessions to slowly learn how to accelerate your students on grade-level instruction and content. Each session will focus on acceleration for a different quarter of instruction. 4:45PM - 5:45PM09/27 Register Here10/17 Register Here11/15 Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Digging Deeper into Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies Series: Session 2- Reading as a Historian Isn't Scary!Type: Face-to-FaceDate: October 20, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | 3-12 GradeThe Digging Deeper into Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies series will focus on strategies to promote learning as a historian in all social studies classes. Join us for the second session, Reading as a Historian Isn’t Scary! Didn’t attend the first session? That’s okay, we would love to have you attend the second. In this session, participants will experience low-prep, high-yield reading routines to promote reading as a historian in all social studies courses. 5:00PM - 6:00PM Register HereDigging Deeper into Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies Series: Session 3- Thankful for Classroom Routines that Promote Thinking and Writing as a HistorianType: Face-to-FaceDate: November 17, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | 3-12 GradeThe Digging Deeper into Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies series will focus on strategies to promote learning as a historian in all social studies classes. Join us for the third session, Thankful for Classroom Routines that Promote Thinking and Writing as a Historian. Didn’t attend the previous sessions? That’s okay, we would love to have you attend the third! In this session, participants will experience strategies and routines that promote inquiry, formal writing, and creative writing in all social studies classrooms.5:00PM - 6:00PM Register HereDigging Deeper into Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies Series: Session 4 - Walkin' in a Writing (and Reading) WonderlandType: Face-to-FaceDate: December 15, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | 3-12 GradeThe Digging Deeper into Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies series will focus on strategies to promote learning as a historian in all social studies classes. Join us for the fourth session, Walkin’ in a Writing (and Reading) Wonderland. Didn’t attend the previous sessions? That’s okay, we would love to have you attend the fourth! In this session, participants will experience strategies and routines that promote reading and writing as a historian that are guaranteed to bring a little extra winter magic to your social studies classroom to close out 2022!5:00PM - 6:00PM Register HereBack to Table of ContentsSocial Studies cont … OFFICE HOURS Wednesdays 4- 5:00PM Join HERE.
World LanguagesStudent Engagement: Instructional Strategies in the World Languages classroom (Sessions A)Type: Face-to-FaceDate: September 17, 2022 and September 24, 2022Audience: Teachers | 6-12 GradeRevitalize your instruction in your World Languages classroom through innovative, engaging, comprehension strategies that will empower your students to engage in learning. Teachers will learn to incorporate effective strategies and resources to create a proficiency-based instruction. 8:30AM - 11:30AM Register HereClassroom Management in the World Languages Classroom: Tips for a successful year! (Sessions B)Type: Face-to-FaceDate: September 17, 2022 and September 24, 2022Audience: Teachers | 6-12 GradeIn this session, teachers will explore reasons for disruptive behavior, strategies to manage disruptive behavior, and learn what they can do to prevent disruptive behavior from happening. 12:30PM - 3:30PM Register HereSetting the Stage for Learning: Scenarios in the LOTE Classroom (Sessions A and B)Type: Face-to-FaceDate: November 12, 2022 and December 3, 2022Audience: LOTE Teachers, Teachers | 6-12 GradeThis session will explore the meaning of scenarios to teach Foreign Languages and will provide practice writing your own. In this session, teachers will learn strategies on how to write scenarios, why scenarios are crucial in their lessons, and how scenarios build the learners’ proficiency in foreign language classrooms. 8:30AM - 11:30AMSession A Register HereSession B Register HereFamilies and Communities: Bridging the LOTE Classroom with the Outside World (Sessions A and B)Type: Face-to-FaceDate: November 12, 2022 and December 3, 2022Audience: LOTE Teachers, Teachers | 6-12 GradeIn this session teachers will learn the significance of family and community involvement, understand how involving stakeholders can improve student achievement, analyze family and community engagement strategies, and explore the District’s family engagement resources. 12:30PM - 3:30PMSession A Register HereSession B Register HereBack to Table of Contents
MULTI-TIERED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORTMTSSDestination MAP Growth Reports: Class Profile and Student ProfileType: VirtualDate: September 8, 2022 and October 6, 2022 Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | K-9 GradeIn this session, participants will learn how to access and interpret MAP Growth data including the MAP Growth Class Profile Report and Student Profile. Teachers will discover insights into class performance and focus on data at the student level by reviewing the Student Profile to support student learning.4:15PM - 5:15PM Register HereStudent Support Team Chair: Monthly Meet-UpType: VirtualDate: September 14, 2022, October 12, 2022, November 9, 2022 and December 7, 2022 Audience: Student Support Team Chairs | All Grade LevelsSST Chairs will learn more how to support their campus with implementing the MTSS framework to have a strong Student Support Team.10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereMAPPING Your Way To Success: Class Breakdown by RIT and Learning Continuum for Small GroupType: VirtualDate: September 20, 2022, October 7, 2022 and October 14, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | K-9 GradeIn this session, participants will learn how to access and interpret MAP Growth data. We will discuss Class Breakdown by RIT range distribution and use the Learning Continuum to identify learning statements within student's Zone of Proximal Development to support small group instruction. 4:15PM - 5:30PM8:00AM - 9:30AM and 12:30PM - 2:00PM8:00AM - 9:30AM and 12:30PM - 2:00PM09/20 Register Here10/07 Register Here10/14 Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support cont.Ready, Set, Goal: How to Use MAP Data to Support Goal Setting ConversationsType: VirtualDate: September 29, 2022 and October 18, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Teachers | 1-9 GradeIn this session, participants will learn how to use MAP data to have meaningful goal setting conversations to increase student achievement.4:15PM - 5:15PM Register HerePowering Up MTSS: Increasing Your Knowledge of the PowerSchool MTSS Intervention ModuleType: VirtualDate: September 22, 2022, October 7, 2022 , October 14, 2022, November 10, 2022 and December 1, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, SPED Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsDo you have questions about navigating the MTSS PowerSchool Interventions Module? In this session, participants will learn how to create an intervention plan, progress monitor an intervention plan, and close an intervention plan. 10:0AM - 11:30AM4:15PM - 5:15PM10:00AM - 11:30AM and 2:30PM - 4:00PM10:00AM - 11:30AM and 2:30PM - 4:00PM4:15PM - 5:15PM4:15PM - 5:15PM09/08 Register Here09/22 Register Here10/07 Register Here10/14 Register Here11/10 Register Here12/01 Register HereBack to Table of Contents
PROFESSIONAL & DIGITAL LEARNINGRead Aloud ProjectType: VirtualDate: November 3, 2022Audience: Instructional Staff | 3-12 GradeThe Read Aloud Project was created to honor Dallas ISD's commitment to black lives by bringing valuable perspectives and experiences to our classrooms through culturally responsive teaching. To extend the learning to our campuses, all educators who attend will receive hard copies of each showcased book as well as lesson plans to support culturally responsive teaching. For more information on the Read Aloud Project, please visit the Read Aloud Project Website at bit.ly/DallasISDRAP.4:00PM - 6:00PM Register HereProfessional LearningCulturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain Book StudyType: Face-to-FaceDate: October 12, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Mentor Teachers | All Grade LevelsParticipants will engage in a book study centered around Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain by Zaretta Hammond. Each session will focus on how to become a culturally responsive educator and discuss the practice areas of the Ready for Rigor framework. Utilizing this framework will provide teachers with the tools and strategies to create a social, emotional, and cognitive environment that engages students through ownership of their learning. This session will focus on how to support dependent learners to become independent thinkers.5:00PM - 6:30PM Register HereNew Teacher TrainingType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 15, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Media Specialists, Nurses,| All Grade LevelsParticipants will learn how to invest in building positive relationships that lead to a pleasant classroom, powerful learning and rewarding teaching experience for students. They will gain literacy strategies that can be applied across content areas, identify pathways for goal completion and explore key restorative practices that help to establish a strong foundation of respect in the learning community.4:30PM - 8:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Professional Learning cont.Schoology 101: Resources to the Rescue and Lesson CreationType: VirtualDate: November 3, 2022 Resources to the Rescue November 10, 2022 Lesson Creation Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Central Staff, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teachers | All Grade LevelsThe Schoology Resource Center is one of the most important features for curriculum management and teaching techniques, such as differentiated instruction. Resources to the Rescue will help you organize materials and content, store materials in an easily accessible space, and share materials with teammates, colleagues, and the public. You can even align your materials with your learning objectives and standards! Join Lesson Creation and learn how to easily personalize your lessons and gain access to materials, resources, rubrics, and so much more in Schoology! 3:30PM - 4:15PM (Elementary)4:30PM - 5:15PM (Secondary)11/03 Register Here11/10 Register Here Mentor Teacher Professional Learning Series Type: Asynchronous Date: September 2022, October/November 2022 and December 2022 Audience: Mentor Teachers | All Grade LevelsThe professional learning for mentors focuses on exploring the essential components of being a successful mentor. During each professional learning session, mentors will learn how to utilize tools and resources to help support their mentee(s).Available until 05-31-2023 Register HereBack to Table of ContentsHall Monitor Professional Learning Series - Multiple Days OfferedType: VirtualDate: September 21, October 7, October 14Audience: Hall Monitors| All Grade LevelsRequired training for Hall Monitors:● Session 1: Appropriate Responses in Moments of High Emotion and Physical Contact● Session 2: Fostering Relationships with StudentsBoth sessions are available on each day Register Here
SPECIAL SERVICESEsperanza for Facilitators: A Spanish Dyslexia ProgramType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 9, 2022, October 21, 2022 , November 11, 2022 and December 9, 2022Audience: Teacher Assistants | K-5 GradeCome learn how to teach Esperanza for our students who require Dyslexia services in Spanish.8:30AM - 3:30PM Register HereDYSLEXIA/SECTION 504Fundations: for Special Education TeachersType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 16, 2022 and November 4, 2022Audience: Dyslexia Interventionists, SPED Teachers | K-2 GradeCome join us and learn how to help teach Fundations to our youngest Dyslexia students.8:30AM - 11:00AM Register HereYou've Got This: EdPlan for Section 504 Case ManagersType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 13, 2022, September 15, 2022, September 23, 2022, October 21, 2022, November 11, 2022 and December 9, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Library Media Specialists, Teachers | All Grade LevelsThis is the second of two required trainings for new Section 504 case managers. You can expect to learn how to prep for and facilitate 504 meetings that result in student needs being met.8:30AM - 4:00PM Register HereGetting Started with Section 504: for Section 504 Case ManagersType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 6, 2022, September 8, 2022, September 20, 2022 , November 9, 2022, and December 5, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Library Media Specialists, Teachers | All Grade LevelsThis is the first of two required trainings for Section 504 case managers. In this training, you will learn the what and the why about Section 504. 1:00PM - 4:00PM8:30AM - 11:30AM09/06, 09/20 and 12/05 Register Here09/08 and 11/09 Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Special EducationNonviolent Crisis Intervention: CPIType: VirtualDate: September 14, 2022 and October 12, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Central Staff, Counselors, Dyslexia Interventionists, Library Media Specialists, New Teachers, SPED Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teachers | All Grade LevelsIn support of the Texas Behavioral Support Initiative (TBSI), Dallas ISD Special Services will provide Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training for district personnel. Participants will develop the ability to evaluate, analyze, and determine necessary strategies and interventions to use during a crisis situation as well as how to preclude future re-occurrence of inappropriate behavior using an appropriate staff response. In addition, personal safety and restraint techniques in the care, welfare, safety, and security of all personnel involved will be presented.8:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereEasyIEP Intro: Special Education TeachersType: Face-to-FaceDate: September 1, 2022, September 13, 2022, September 26, 2022 , October 20, 2022, and October 26, 2022Type: VirtualDate: September 7, 2022, September 22, 2022, October 4, 2022 , October 10, 2022, November 8, 2022 and December 12, 2022Audience: Central Staff, Dyslexia Interventionists, SPED Teachers, IE and Speech Staff | All Grade LevelsPrimary learning objectives include the user becoming familiar with the functionality of the EdPlan/EasyIEP system; navigating through the sections of an ARD/IEP event; and creating an ARD/IEP document. After completion of this session, access to the EdPlan/EasyIEP application will be established.8:30AM - 12:00PM Register HereGoals and Objectives the Next Generation: Writing Goals and Objectives Will be a Snap Using GoalBook Toolkit! Type: VirtualDate: September 14, 2022 Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, Central Staff, New Teachers, SPED Teachers | All Grade LevelsSpecial education teachers will learn how to use Goalbook Toolkit to assist with writing learning goals, PLAAFPS, and designing effective instruction to provide greater access to grade-level skills and standards and meet the needs of each student.3:30PM - 4:30PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
STEMBringing Home the Math: Algebra I Quarterly Content Training Type: VirtualDate: September 26, 2022, October 5, 2022, December 6, 2022 and December 8, 2022Audience: New Teachers, Teachers | 9-12 GradeParticipants will identify and preview the integration of standards in high school mathematics courses (Alg 1 - Precalculus). Participants will actively engage in math activities and explore ways to increase student engagement and comprehension for the content in Quarter 2 and Quarter 3. Participants will learn how to integrate the disciplinary literacy (DL) components: reading, writing, thinking, and discussion into their lessons.5:00PM - 6:30PM Register Here MathematicsHitting the Target for Q2 and Q3: QCT Grades 3-5Type: VirtualDate: September 26, 2022, September 29, 2022, November 8, 2022 and November 10, 2022Audience: Campus Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, Teachers | 3-5 GradeParticipants will identify and preview the integration of standards in grades 3 through 5. Participants will actively engage in math activities and explore ways to increase student engagement and comprehension for the units in second and third quarter. Participants will learn how to engage thinking and discussion with students.4:00PM - 5:30PM Register HereHitting the Target for Q2 and Q3: QCT Grades 6-8Type: VirtualDate: September 27, 2022, September 29, 2022, November 6, 2022 and November 8, 2022Audience: Teachers | 6-8 GradeParticipants will identify and preview the integration of standards in middle school grades 6 through 8. Participants will actively engage in math activities and explore ways to increase student engagement and comprehension for units in the second and third quarter. Participants will learn how to integrate the disciplinary literacy (DL) components: reading, writing, thinking and discussion into their lessons. 4:30PM - 6:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Science & WellnessQuarterly Content Training: Elementary Science Grades 3-5Type: VirtualDate: September 29, 2022 and December 13, 2022Audience: Teachers | 3-5 GradeElementary teachers will engage in science resources for the upcoming quarter of instruction. We will look at current data, TEKS Specificity, and model lesson cycles and other high quality resources that can be found in Schoology.4:00PM - 5:15PM Register Here Quarterly Content Training: Middle School Science Grades 6-8Type: VirtualDate: September 28, 2022 and December 13, 2022Audience: Teachers | 6-8 GradeMiddle school teachers will engage in science resources for the upcoming quarter of instruction. We will look at current data, TEKS Specificity, and model lesson cycles and other high quality resources that can be found in Schoology.4:30PM - 5:45PM Register Here Back to Table of ContentsQuarterly Content Training: High School Life ScienceType: VirtualDate: September 29, 2022 and December 15, 2022Audience: Teachers | 9-12 GradeHigh School Life Science teachers will engage in science resources for the upcoming quarter of instruction. We will look at current data, TEKS Specificity, and model lesson cycles and other high quality resources that can be found in Schoology.5:00PM - 6:15PM Register Here
Science & WellnessBack to Table of ContentsOFFICE HOURS - SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED - Grades 3 - 5Type: Virtual Date: Monday AfternoonsAudience: Teachers | 3-5 GradeJoin Office Hours and get support every Monday from 3:30 - 4:40PM3:30PM - 4:30 PM Join HereOFFICE HOURS - SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED - Grades 6-8Type: Virtual Date: Tuesday AfternoonsAudience: Teachers | 6-8 GradeJoin Office Hours and get support every Tuesday from 4:30 - 6:00PM4:30PM - 6:00 PM Join HereOFFICE HOURS - SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED - Grades 9-12Type: Virtual Date: Friday MorningsAudience: Teachers | 9-12 GradeJoin Office Hours and get support every Friday from 8:15 - 9:15AM8:15AM - 9:15AM Join Here
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Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair DayCollective Equity: Creating Culturally Fortifying Environments for AllProfessional & Digital Learning| PreK-12 | All StaffContinuing our work with authors Nicole Law and Sonja Hollins-Alexander, participants will learn Culturally Fortifying Practices that lift behavioral, cognitive, and emotional engagement of all learners. Please note - THIS SESSION IS LIMITED TO 300 PARTICIPANTS10:00AM - 11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PMJOIN SESSION LINK Register Here36 Weeks of: Fitness & Wellness! Health and Physical Education| 9-12 | TeachersPhysical Education teachers will learn best practices for implementing activities in the high school PE classroom with an emphasis on Quarter 2 curriculum resources and effective instructional strategies. 8:00AM - 9:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.A21 Presents: Senate Bill 9 Curriculum for Biology TeachersScience & Wellness| 9-12 | TeachersParticipants will receive instruction from A21 representatives over their adopted Senate Bill 9 Curriculum. Senate Bill 9 curriculum includes instruction over the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking.8:00AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:30PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at the H.B.Bell Building in Room 502.A21 Presents: Senate Bill 9 Curriculum for Grade 6 Science TeachersScience & Wellness| Grade 6 | TeachersSixth grade science teachers will receive instruction from A21 representatives over their adopted Senate Bill 9 Curriculum. Senate Bill 9 curriculum includes instruction over the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking.8:00AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:30PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at the H.B.Bell Building in the First Floor Conference Room.Back to Table of Contents
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dAchieve 3000: Implementing Intervention Platforms Reading Language Arts| 6-8 | TeachersDiscover the resources available in Achieve. Learn how to track student growth in reading, differentiate based on student reading levels, and adapt NWEA MAP data for instruction.8:00AM - 9:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereAIM - E2L: Relevance/Authenticity Deep Dive for Dallas ISD School Leadership| 6-8 | TeachersWhat you should do when a student engages in inappropriate behaviors and you need to provide some corrective action? During this training participants will recognize when students become frustrated and how to intervene quickly with the appropriate response, and learn specific strategies (such as setting limits) to assist with de-escalating disruptive behaviors.12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereAmplify for Middle School: Piloting New Materials in the ClassroomReading Language Arts| 6-8 | TeachersThis training will incorporate best instructional practices and pedagogical adjustments for teachers piloting the Amplify curriculum.8:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereAVID Excel: WICOR in Learning Environments Advanced Academic Services| 6-8 | TeachersWICOR is the core of solid AVID Excel instruction. In this interactive session, AVID Excel teachers will explore and practice WICOR strategies, as well as engage in the critical reading process and participate in a philosophical chairs exercise. After this session, AVID Excel teachers will be ready to take these strategies into their own classrooms. 8:00AM - 9:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Linus D. Wright Administration Building in Room 300.AVID: Disciplinary Literacy Advanced Academic Services | 6-12 | TeachersThis training is designed for teachers of all content areas as they guide students in developing disciplinary literacy and learning to write effectively within specific disciplines using mentor texts. We’ll answer: “What are mentor texts, why are they beneficial, and how can they be used with students to support them developing as writers within various disciplines.”10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at the Linus D. Wright Administration Building in room 300.Back to Table of Contents
Back to Table of ContentsSecondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dChaos to Calm: Verbal De-escalation Special Education | All Grades | All StaffIn this session, participants will analyze the best practice of relevance/authenticity, with a focus on options that provide meaningful and authentic connections in daily instruction and increase student engagement. We’ll reflect on current practices, explore resources, and plan for implementation in the classroom. 9:00AM - 11:00AM Join Session HERE Register HereCheck For Understanding: Student Work Samples as Interim Assessment: MS Introduction to ProgrammingComputer Science & Technology | 6-8 | TeachersMiddle School Introduction to Programming course, Grades 6 - 8: Participants will review submitted student work samples related to stated Primary Student Outcomes. Participants will exchange methods and experiences for promoting student mastery of the related Primary Student Outcomes and the originating TEKS student expectations. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Join Session HERE Register HereCheck For Understanding: Student Work Samples as Interim Assessment: MS Technology ApplicationsComputer Science & Technology|| 6-8 | TeachersMiddle School Technology Applications course, Grades 6 - 8: Participants will review submitted student work samples related to stated Primary Student Outcomes. Participants will collaborate regarding methods and experiences for promoting student mastery of the related Primary Student Outcomes and the originating TEKS student expectations. 8:00AM - 9:30AM Join Session HERE Register HereClimate & Culture: Creating a Positive Learning CommunitySocial and Emotional Learning | All Grades| TeachersJoin us to explore the fundamentals of SEL. The skills and tools presented in this session reinforce comprehension of the social and emotional competencies that create a positive place to learn and work for students, staff, and community.8:00AM - 9:30AM Join Session HERE Register Here
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dContent Integration: Maximizing Learning with SEL Social and Emotional Learning | All Grades| TeachersJoin us to explore the fundamentals of SEL. The skills and tools presented in this session reinforce comprehension of the social and emotional competencies that create a positive place to learn and work for students, staff, and community.12:30PM - 2:00PM Join Session HERE Register HereCritical Thinking vs. Creative Thinking Professional & Digital Learning |All Grades| TeachersCreating connections between Critical and Creative thinking. In this session, teachers will learn more about instructional strategies that will reinforce both types of thinking, and help build connections between them. 10:00AM - 11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Join Session HERE Register HereDiscovering Dyslexia: The Fundamentals Dyslexia | All Grades| TeachersAccording to the International Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing, and spelling difficulties. So how can you determine if a student in your class has dyslexia? Or if they have already been identified with dyslexia, how can you support their unique learning needs? Come find out in this session!1:00PM - 3:00PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at City Lab HS Rm 307BDrillable Syllables: The Science of Decoding Words for Students with DyslexiaDyslexia| All Grades | All StaffParticipants will explore the six syllable types of English and leave ready to teach ‘coding’ strategies that empower readers of all abilities. Participants will also learn how to apply high-leverage concepts of literacy such as syllable division patterns, blending procedures, diphthongs, accent, combinations, situational reading, and more. 8:30AM - 11:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at City Lab High School.Back to Table of Contents
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dEffective Questioning Strategies: Questioning Strategies to Move Learning ForwardAssessment for Learning| All Grades| All StaffParticipants will learn about question types, techniques, and strategies and how to craft questions that move student learning forward.10:00AM - 11:30AMJoin Session HERE Register HereEngaging Lesson Plans: Developing What Works in the World Languages ClassroomWorld Languages| 6-12 | TeachersIn this session, teachers will learn how to develop a proficiency-based lesson in the World Language classrooms. Teachers will use the relevance of authentic materials, create Learning Goals (LG) and Success Criteria (SC), individual and group activities, strategies for assessment, and generate spin-off tasks to incorporate different strategies in different modes of communication. 8:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM-3:30PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at the H.B.Bell Building in Room 809. ESL Certification Prep: Part 1 Dual Language ESL| 6-12| All StaffGet prepared for the TExES #154 ESL Supplemental Certification Exam. Participants will develop the core competencies needed to promote the success of emergent bilingual students. This hybrid session builds in the necessary collaboration and independent learning time to become a successfully certified educator of emergent bilingual students and learn how to teach content and language simultaneously. This session is part 1 of 2! 12:30PM - 2:00PMJoin Session HERE Register HereESL Certification Prep: Part 2 Dual Language ESL| 6-12| All StaffJoin us for Part 2 as we continue to help you prepare for the TExES #154 ESL Supplemental Certification Exam. Participants will develop the core competencies needed to promote the success of emergent bilingual students. This hybrid session builds in the necessary collaboration and independent learning time to become a successfully certified educator of emergent bilingual students and learn how to teach content and language simultaneously.2:30PM - 4:00PM Join Session HERE Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dESL Curriculum Workshop: Grades 6-8 Dual Language ESL| 6-8 |TeachersSpecial education teachers will learn how to use Goalbook Toolkit to assist with writing learning goals, PLAAFPS, and designing effective instruction to provide greater access to grade-level skills and standards and meet the needs of each student.8:00AM - 9:30AM Join Session HERE Register HereESOL I & ESOL II Curriculum Workshop: High School! Dual Language ESL| 9-12 TeachersJoin this workshop session for teachers of ESOL I & II to learn how to differentiate and support Emergent Bilingual students of all language proficiencies in your classroom. Participants will explore instructional strategies to develop students’ language acquisition in all content areas.10:00AM - 11:30AM Join Session HERE Register HereExplicit Skills Instructions: Explore SEL Programs and PracticesSocial and Emotional Learning| All Grades | All StaffCome explore various SEL curricular resources and strategies to enhance dedicated time for students and cultivate, practice, and strengthen their social and emotional skills.10:00AM - 11:30AM Join Session HERE Register HereFTC 2022-2023: Dallas ISD First Tech Challenge Robotics Coaches Training Day 1Computer Science & Technology| 9-12 | TeachersIn this session, coaches/mentors will learn about the schedule of the competition season, registration and transportation arrangements, introduction to season challenge/game, and discuss robots.9:00AM - 4:00PM Register HereGoals and Objectives - The Next Generation: Writing Goals and Objectives Using The GoalBook ToolKit!Special Education| All Grades | All StaffSpecial education teachers will learn how to use Goalbook Toolkit to assist with writing learning goals, PLAAFPS, and designing effective instruction to provide greater access to grade-level skills and standards and meet the needs of each student.9:00AM - 10:00AM 10:00AM - 11:00AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at the H.B.Bell Building in Room 257.Back to Table of Contents
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dHall Monitor Training - Required for Hall Monitors Hall Monitor Training| All Grades| Hall MonitorsRequired training for Hall Monitors: Session 1: Appropriate Responses in Moments of High Emotion and Physical Contact; Session 2: Fostering Relationships with StudentsSession 110:00AM - 10:50AMSession 211:00AM - 11:50AMRegister HereHMH for Middle School: A Comprehensive Training of the HMH Digital Textbook Resource Reading Language Arts| 9-12 and 6-8 | TeachersThis training provides middle school teachers with a comprehensive overview of the instructional resources available to them through the district-adopted textbook. 10:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM Grades 9-12 Register Here Grades 6-8 Register HereHonors & AP: Writing Across the Curriculum (Part 1) Advanced Academic Services| All Grade | TeachersThroughout their lives, students must solve problems, analyze information, think critically, and communicate effectively. To develop these skills, writing must be taught and practiced across grade levels and disciplines. Join Advanced Academic Services for this session on best practices for teaching Honors and AP students to write well. We'll discuss the writing process, content-based writing, assessing student writing, and student responsibility for quality of work. This session is part one of four-part series. Parts one and two will be facilitated on October 7, 2022. Parts three and four will be facilitated on January 6, 2023. Participants who complete all four parts will earn a six-hour G/T annual update.10:00AM - 11:30AM Join Session HERE Register Here Honors & AP: Writing Across the Curriculum (Part 2) Advanced Academic Services| All Grade | TeachersJoin Advanced Academic Services for the second part in a series that addresses best practices for teaching Honors and AP students to write well. We'll take a closer look at assessing work quality and giving empowering feedback, as well as examining rubrics for vertical and horizontal alignment. This session is part two of four-part series. Participants must take part one before taking part two. Parts one and two will be facilitated on October 7, 2022. Parts three and four will be facilitated on January 6, 2023. Participants who complete all four parts will earn a six-hour G/T annual update.12:30PM - 2:00 PM Join Session HERE Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dImplementing Intervention Platforms: Discovering Newsela for STAAR ReadinessReading Language Arts| 9-12 | TeachersIn this session, participants will learn more about how Newsela's differentiated, cross-curricular literacy platform can target the areas educators need to help students be successful on the STAAR assessment.8:00AM - 9:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereIntroduction to CBLI: Content Based Language Instruction Dual Language ESL| 6-12| TeachersContent-Based Language Instruction (CBLI) supports teachers in using targeted and intentional methods to meet the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of their emergent bilingual students. In this session, participants will learn how to use CBLI to implement rigorous Tier 1 instruction for emergent bilinguals that provides equitable access to simultaneous content and language development. Implementing CBLI will support teachers in setting and holding high grade level expectations for their emergent bilingual students.8:00AM - 9:30AM Join Session HERE Register HereIt's About Time: Celebrating New Resources for Human Sexuality Instruction!Health and Physical Education| 6-12 | TeachersThis session will provide Health Education teachers with useful information and instructional strategies to support the effective implementation of the new Board approved human sexuality program for the 2022-23 school year.8:00AM - 9:30AM Register Here Note: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.It’s Not ALL Common Sense Health and Physical Education| 9-12 | TeachersTeachers will apply health-related and skill-related fitness components and collaborate in small groups to understand how each component impacts personal fitness. Dress for active participation. 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register Here Note: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.Back to Table of Contents
It's Not ALL Common Sense, Y'all - Part 1 Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersPhysical Educators will learn best practices for implementing lessons and activities in the classroom that include teaching strategies of the new TEKS strands. Dress for active participation. 8:00AM - 9:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.It's Not ALL Common Sense, Y'all - Part 2 Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersTeachers will learn to illustrate and demonstrate a variety of correct techniques for outdoor recreational skills and activities. Dress for active participation. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.It's Not ALL Common Sense, Y'all - Part 3 Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersTeachers will take a deeper dive into equipment usage relating to slideball that promotes moderate to vigorous physical activity for overall health and wellness. Dress for active participation. 12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.It's Not ALL Common Sense, Y'all - Part 4 Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersTeachers will apply health-related and skill-related fitness components and collaborate in small groups to understand how each component impacts personal fitness. Dress for active participation. 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register Here Note: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dBack to Table of Contents
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dLeveling Up: AVID Tutorials & Collaborative Study Groups Advanced Academic Services| 6-12 | TeachersThis training will help AVID Elective teachers facilitating tutorials or content teachers facilitating Collaborative Study Groups (CSGs) to develop intentional strategies for helping students to “level up” their Point of Confusion (POC) questions.12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Linus D. Wright Administration Building MAPPING Your Way To Success: Class Breakdown by RIT and Learning Continuum for Small GroupMTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)| K-9Grades| CICs, SPED Teachers, TeachersIn this session, participants will learn how to access and interpret MAP Growth data. We will discuss Class Breakdown by RIT range distribution and use the Learning Continuum to identify learning statements within student's Zone of Proximal Development to support small group instruction. 8:00AM - 9:30 AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM Join Session HERE Register HereMathematics - HS Sessions Mathematics| Grades 9-12|TeachersParticipants will learn how to implement tasks with fidelity in a way that provides students with more depth and complexity. Teachers will experience the productive struggle expected by students and incorporate instructional strategies outlined in NCTM’s Five Mathematical Practices.Level UP Engagement with Algebra8:00AM - 9:30 AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereUpping Your Game on the Math Court10:00AM - 11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00 PM Register HereMathematics - MS Sessions Mathematics| Grades 6-8|TeachersChanging the score on the Math Court - MS 6-88:00AM - 9:30 AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereTime Out - This task needs a new strategy - 6H/7H10:00AM - 11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00 PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Back to Table of ContentsSecondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dOutdoors Tomorrow Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersTeachers will learn how to help students to develop competency in lifelong recreational and outdoor pursuits for enjoyment and challenge. 10:00AM - 11:30AM (Part 1)12:30PM - 2:00PM (Part 2)Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.Powering Up MTSS: Increasing Your Knowledge of the PowerSchool MTSS Intervention ModuleMTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)| All Grades| CICs, SPED Teachers, TeachersDo you have questions about navigating the MTSS PowerSchool Interventions Module? In this session, participants will learn how to create an intervention plan, progress monitor an intervention plan, and close an intervention plan. 10:00AM -11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Join Session HERE Register Here Revving Robotics: Ramping Up Robotics in the Classroom Computer Science & Technology| 6-8 | TeachersParticipants will use the principles of on-level teaching, formative assessment, and intervention to promote concept and skill development using an engineering design cycle applied to robotics. Sessions are 3 hours, in two-parts, including 30 minute break.8:00AM - 11:30AM Register Here Note: All sessions will take place in-person at the H.B.Bell Building in Room 257.Schoology 101: Resources to the Rescue Professional & Digital Learning| All Grades| All StaffThe Schoology Resource Center is one of the most important features for curriculum management and teaching techniques, such as differentiated instruction. This session will help you organize materials and content, store materials in an easily accessible space, and share materials with teammates, colleagues, and the public. You can even align your materials with your learning objectives and standards! 10:00AM -11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Join Session HERE Register Here Self-Care: Cultivating SEL Practices for YOU Social and Emotional Learning| All Grades |All StaffJoin us as we explore strategies and practices for self-care while identifying resources that can be used with students.2:30PM - 4:00PM Join Session HERE Register Here
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dSenate Bill 9 with A-21 Health and Physical Education| 6-12| TeachersTeachers will learn about social media apps/ influence, teen dating violence, and human trafficking using district and Dallas County data. 12:30PM - 2:00PM (Part 1)2:30PM - 4:00PM (Part 2)Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.Teacher Clarity: Using Learning Objectives and Success Criteria to Drive Elements of Effective Instruction Assessment for Learning | All Grades | ALL StaffParticipants will learn about the importance of learning objectives and success criteria and how they can be utilized throughout the lesson cycle to drive student learning. 8:00AM - 9:30AM Join Session HERE Register HereTEKS for LOTE: Unpacking your proficiency suitcase World Languages| 6-12 | TeachersIn this session, World Language teachers in Secondary Education will explore LOTE standards with more detailed information about TEKS, Modes of Communication, and Proficiency Levels.8:30AM - 11:30PM Register Here Note: All sessions will take place in-person at the H.B.Bell Building in Room 809.The Rising Tide Lifts All the Boats: Navigating the New Health Curriculum and Instructional Materials Health and Physical Education| 9-12 | TeachersHealth teachers will learn best practices for implementing lessons and activities in the classroom to include the new TEKS strands related to teen dating violence, family violence, child abuse, and human trafficking.10:00AM - 11:30AM Register Here Note: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.Back to Table of Contents
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dTime Out: This Task Needs a New Strategy Mathematics| 6-8 | TeachersIn this session, participants will learn how to intentionally differentiate the content in their honors course. Teachers will explore tasks to provide students with more depth and complexity by digging deeper into their curriculum and examining the big idea, issue/problem and/or topic for a better understanding.10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereWeekly Social Studies for K-2: Using Materials with a Hands-On ApproachSocial Studies| K-2| TeachersLearn hands-on approaches to utilize the Social Studies Weekly physical publications in tandem with the online, digital component. This session includes grade level examples, ideas, and strategies that focus on turning the paper copies into a student product in which critical thinking is required.12:30PM - 2:00PMJoin Session HERE Register HereWhat Do You Know About Health - Part 1 Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersTeachers will examine the Injury and Violence Prevention and Safety TEKS. Please bring your laptop to this session. 8:00AM - 9:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.What Do You Know About Health - Part 2 Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersTeachers will take a deeper dive into the Injury and Violence Prevention and Safety TEKS. Please bring your laptop to this session. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.Back to Table of Contents
Secondary PD Day / Elementary Fair Day cont’dWhat Do You Know About Health - Part 3 Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersTeachers will learn effective instructional strategies for teaching the board-approved human sexuality curriculum by McGraw Hill. Please bring your laptop to this session.12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School. All teachers are required to attend this training before they teach the curriculum. What Do You Know About Health - Part 4 Health and Physical Education| 6-8| TeachersHealth educators will learn best practices for implementing lessons and activities in the classroom. Please bring your laptop to this session. 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.What is Differentiated Instruction? Professional & Digital Learning | All Grade | TeachersJust as everyone has a unique fingerprint, every student has an individual learning style. Chances are, not all of your students grasp a lesson in the same way or share the same level of ability. So how can you better deliver your lessons to reach everyone in class? In this session, participants will delve into discussions to help them define differentiated instruction and identify why it is a crucial element of classroom discussion. Participants will leave the session with a plethora of resources to use while starting off the year in their differentiated classroom.10:00AM - 11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Join Session HERE Register Here Back to Table of Contents
October 14, 2022October District Professional Development DayELEMENTARY TEACHERS62Back to Table of Contents
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair DayCollective Equity: Creating Culturally Fortifying Environments for AllProfessional & Digital Learning| PreK-12 | All StaffContinuing our work with authors Nicole Law and Sonja Hollins-Alexander, participants will learn Culturally Fortifying Practices that lift behavioral, cognitive, and emotional engagement of all learners. 10:00AM - 11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register Here2022-2023 Chaos to Calm: Verbal De-escalation Special Education| PreK-12 | All StaffHave you ever wondered what you should do when a student engages in inappropriate behaviors and you need to provide some corrective action? During this training, participants will recognize when students become frustrated and intervene quickly with the appropriate response. Staff will also learn specific strategies (such as setting limits) to assist with de-escalating disruptive behaviors.9:00AM - 11:00AM Register HereA21 Presents: Senate Bill 9 Curriculum for Elementary Lead Science TeachersScience & Wellness| K-5| TeachersParticipants will receive instruction from A21 representatives over their adopted Senate Bill 9 Curriculum. Senate Bill 9 curriculum includes instruction over the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking.8:00AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:30PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at the H.B.Bell Building in Room 502.Amplify for Elementary Schools: Piloting New Materials in InstructionReading Language Arts| 3-5 | TeachersThis training will incorporate best instructional practices and pedagogical adjustments for teachers piloting the Amplify curriculum.8:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents Join the 10:00 AM Join the 2:30 PM
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dBlue Ribbon Instruction: Disciplinary Literacy in Elementary Social StudiesSocial Studies| 3-6 | TeachersWin first place with your students’ social studies instruction when you include these Blue Ribbon Instructional best practices. This session will showcase how to get students thinking as historians as they interact with text and respond to short constructed response questions using the RACE approach.10:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereBooting Up to Quarter 2: Coding at the "Next Level!" Computer Science & Technology| K-5 | TeachersParticipants will complete computer programming exercises to reinforce recent lessons from Project: BootUp. 8:00AM - 9:30AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM10:00AM-11:30AM Register Here Climate & Culture: Creating a Positive Learning CommunitySocial and Emotional Learning | All Grades | All StaffJoin us to explore the fundamentals of SEL. The skills and tools presented in this session reinforce comprehension of the social and emotional competencies that create a positive place to learn and work for students, staff, and community.8:00AM - 9:30AM Register HereContent Integration: Maximizing Learning with SEL Social and Emotional Learning | All Grades | All StaffJoin us to explore the natural connections between SEL and the TEKS. Discover how social and emotional skills are seamlessly integrated into all content.12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereCurriculum Coaching Champions Health and Physical Education| K-5 | TeachersTeachers will learn how to implement Quaver Ed software into their lesson plans. Participants will learn how to develop specified correlated lessons using a curriculum platform and options for customizing lessons to enhance instructional needs.8:00AM - 9:30AM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dDiscovering Dyslexia: The Fundamentals Dyslexia| All Grades | All StaffAccording to the International Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing, and spelling difficulties. So how can you determine if a student in your class has dyslexia? Or if they have already been identified with dyslexia, how can you support their unique learning needs? Come find out in this session all about Dyslexia! 1:00PM - 3:00PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at City Lab HS 307B.Drillable Syllables: The Science of Decoding Words for Students with DyslexiaDyslexia| All Grades | All StaffParticipants will explore the six syllable types of English and leave ready to teach ‘coding’ strategies that empower readers of all abilities. Participants will also learn to and apply high-leverage concepts of literacy such as syllable division patterns, blending procedures, diphthongs, accent, combinations, situational reading, and more. 8:30AM - 11:30AM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at City Lab HS 307B.Effective Questioning Strategies: Questioning Strategies to Move Learning ForwardAssessment for Learning | All Grades | All StaffParticipants will learn about question types, techniques, and strategies and how to craft questions that move student learning forward.10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereElementary G/T: G/T Fall 2022 G/T Lead Support Advanced Academic Services| K-5 | TeachersIn this session, G/T Leads will support their teachers in learning and using the new G/T interventions included in the district's MTSS system, as well as details of the district-selected TPSP units This session will take place in G/T Lead Teachers' classrooms. Email confirmation of location to follow closer to October 14th. 12:30PM - 2:30PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dElementary G/T: G/T Services and Curriculum Update Advanced Academic Services| K-5 | TeachersElementary G/T teachers will gather in their G/T Lead's classroom for professional learning facilitated by Advanced Academic Services. Topics will include G/T services updates, TPSP curriculum, MTSS intervention supports, and more. Email confirmation of location to follow closer to October 14th. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereEngaging Lesson Plans: Developing What Works in the World Languages ClassroomWorld Languages| K-5 | LOTE New TeachersIn this session, teachers will learn how to develop a proficiency-based lesson in the World Language classrooms. Teachers will use the relevance of authentic materials, create Learning Goals (LG) and Success Criteria (SC), individual and group activities, strategies for assessment, and generate spin-off tasks to incorporate different strategies in different modes of communication. 8:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 3:30PM Register HereNote: All sessions will take place in-person at the H.B.Bell Building in Room 809. Estrategias de apoyo a la instrucción: Dual Language 3-6 Curriculum Dual Language ESL| 3-6 | TeachersParticipants will explore how oracy plays a fundamental role in content-based language acquisition. This session will provide strategies to support differentiation for Emergent Bilinguals in the Dual Language classroom.8:00AM - 9:30AM Register HereEstrategias de apoyo a la instrucción: Dual Language K-2 CurriculumDual Language ESL| K-2 | TeachersEarly Learning teachers will explore how oracy plays a fundamental role in content-based language acquisition. This session will provide strategies to support differentiation for Emergent Bilinguals in the Dual Language classroom.10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dEureka Math: Maximizing Fluency Routines Mathematics| 3-5 | TeachersIn this session, participants will learn how to intentionally differentiate the content in their honors course. Teachers will explore tasks to provide students with depth and complexity by digging deeper into their curriculum and examining the big idea, issue/problem and/or topic for a better understanding.8:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereExplicit Skills Instructions: Explore SEL Programs and Practices Social and Emotional Learning| All Grades | All StaffJoin us as we explore various SEL curricular resources and strategies to enhance dedicated time for students and cultivate, practice, and strengthen their social and emotional skills.10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereExtra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Spotlight Sessions Health and Physical Education| K-5 | TeachersTeachers will have the opportunity to hear from a select group of Department Extracurricular and Co-Curricular community partners about the support they can provide for campus participation in various events and programs.2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereHMH for Elementary School: A Comprehensive Training of the HMH Digital Textbook ResourceReading Language Arts| 3-5 | TeachersThis training provides teachers with a comprehensive overview of the instructional resources available to them through the district-adopted textbook.10:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereIntegrating “Jetsons” Technology Health & PE|K-5 | TeachersTeachers will learn how to implement technology in Physical Education. Teachers use Ipads/Iphones, tablets or Promethean boards to learn how to collect student fitness data in real-time into the PFA software; learn how to create a physical Education website/youtube channel to communicate classroom-specific information.10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dK-2 District Curriculum: Connecting DreamBox to the Classroom- DreamBox Assignments October 14, 2022Early Learning| K-2| TeachersTeachers will learn how to use DreamBox Standards Proficiency report as a foundation to identify areas of Intervention. Educators will learn how to connect DreamBox assignments to TEKS or NWEA Rit Scores to support RTI.10:00AM - 11:30AM2:30PM - 4:00PM Register Here Register HereK-2 District Curriculum: Using NWEA MAP Growth Scores with Raz-Plus Early Learning| K-2 | TeachersIn today’s session you will find targeted Raz-Plus resources that align with students’ NWEA RIT Scores and choose the appropriate scaffolded skill or strategy to meet the individual needs of each learner and create groups to efficiently assign differentiated resources. 8:00AM - 11:30AM12:30PM - 4:00PMRegister HereRegister HereK-2: Amplify Curriculum October 14, 2022 Early Learning| K-2 | TeachersK-2 teachers will learn more about Amplify.8:00AM - 11:30AM12:30PM - 4:00PMRegister HereRegister HereK-2: Eureka Math October 14, 2022 Early Learning| K-2 | TeachersParticipants will learn more about Eureka Math.8:00AM - 11:30AM12:30PM - 4:00PMRegister HereRegister HereBack to Table of Contents
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dHall Monitor Training - Required for Hall Monitors Hall Monitor Training| All Grades| Hall MonitorsRequired training for Hall Monitors: Session 1: Appropriate Responses in Moments of High Emotion and Physical Contact; Session 2: Fostering Relationships with StudentsSession 110:00AM - 10:50AMSession 211:00AM - 11:50AMRegister HereLaunching Dual Language 2.0: PK3 and PK4 Dual Language Classrooms (Part 1)Dual Language ESL| PreK3-PreK4| TeachersParticipants will learn how to utilize the 4+1 language domain icons as a tool to take student’s ownership of their learning. Teachers will also incorporate age-appropriate language and cultural objectives in the lesson design and delivery. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Register HereLaunching Dual Language 2.0: PK3 and PK4 Dual Language Classrooms (Part 2)Dual Language ESL| PreK3-PreK4 | TeachersParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of translanguage centers and their impact on emergent bilinguals’ language development. In addition, teachers will familiarize themselves with the Dual Language 2.0 essential components and how they can leverage content instruction.12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereLearning A-Z: Implementing Intervention Platforms Reading Language Arts| 3-5 | TeachersDiscover how RAZ/Learning A-Z resources support student instruction and differentiates based on student needs. 8:00AM - 9:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dMAPPING Your Way To Success: Class Breakdown by RIT and Learning Continuum for Small GroupMTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) | K-9 | CICs, SPED Teachers, TeachersIn this session, participants will learn how to access and interpret MAP Growth data. We will discuss Class Breakdown by RIT range distribution and use the Learning Continuum to identify learning statements within student's Zone of Proximal Development to support small group instruction. 8:00AM - 9:30 AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereMath Grades 3-5: Scoring High on Math Tasks Mathematics| 3-5 | TeachersParticipants will embrace the productive struggle and celebrate task elicited outcomes that are implemented in courses. Teachers will experience concept generalization, questioning, and share and discuss strategies to connect points of views to conceptual understandings.8:00AM - 9:30AM12:30PM - 2:00PM10:00AM - 11:30AM2:30PM - 4:00PMRegister HerePowering Up MTSS: Increasing Your Knowledge of the PowerSchool MTSS Intervention ModuleMTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)| All Grades| CICs, SPED Teachers, TeachersDo you have questions about navigating the MTSS PowerSchool Interventions Module? In this session, participants will learn how to create an intervention plan, progress monitor an intervention plan, and close an intervention plan. 10:00AM -11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register Here Running Records to Accelerate Growth: Understanding MAP Reading Fluency ReportsMulti-Tiered Systems of Support| K-2| TeachersIn this session, learn how to read and analyze MAP Reading Fluency data and reports to make instructional decisions to accelerate growth. Learn more about the new Instructional Planning Report and resources to support students in grades K-2.8:00AM - 9:30AM12:30PM - 2:00PM10:00AM - 11:30AM2:30PM - 4:00PMRegister HereBack to Table of Contents
Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dSchoology 101: Resources to the Rescue Professional & Digital Learning| K-12| All StaffThe Schoology Resource Center is one of the most important features for curriculum management and teaching techniques, such as differentiated instruction. This session will help you organize materials and content, store materials in an easily accessible space, and share materials with teammates, colleagues, and the public. You can even align your materials with your learning objectives and standards! 10:00AM - 11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereSelf-Care: Cultivating SEL Practices for YOU Social and Emotional Learning| All Grades | All StaffJoin us as we explore strategies and practices for self-care while identifying resources that can be used with students.2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereSocial Studies Weekly for K-2: Using Materials with a Hands-On ApproachEarly Learning |K-2| TeachersLearn hands-on approaches to utilize the Social Studies Weekly physical publications in tandem with the online, digital component. This session includes grade level examples, ideas, and strategies that focus on turning the paper copies into a student product in which critical thinking is required.12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereTeacher Clarity: Using Learning Objectives and Success Criteria to Drive Elements of Effective InstructionAssessment for Learning | All Grades| TeachersParticipants will learn about the importance of learning objectives and success criteria and how they can be utilized throughout the lesson cycle to drive student learning.8:00AM - 9:30AM Register HereBack to Table of Contents Join Session Here
Join Session Here Elementary PD Day / Secondary Fair Day cont’dUtiliza todo tu linguistic repertoire: Translanguaging in the Dual Language ClassroomDual Language ESL| K-6 | TeachersIt’s not code switching, it’s translanguaging! In this session, participants will acquire knowledge on how to provide students opportunities to develop metalinguistic awareness to make cross-linguistic connections utilizing all their linguistic repertoire/register. Session will be conducted in Spanish and English.2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereVocabulary Growth with Morphology Professional & Digital Learning| 3-5 | TeachersWhen students know the meanings of Latin and Greek word parts, it can unlock the meanings of thousands of new words. This morphology course will provide meaningful strategies to teach word part analysis to assist students in unlocking the meaning of new vocabulary words and allow teachers to get the most value out of teaching targeted prefixes, suffixes, and roots.8:00AM - 9:30AM 12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereWhat is Differentiated Instruction? Professional and Digital Learning| All Grades| TeachersJust as everyone has a unique fingerprint, every student has an individual learning style. Chances are, not all of your students grasp a lesson in the same way or share the same level of ability. So how can you better deliver your lessons to reach everyone in class? In this session, participants will delve into discussions to help them define differentiated instruction and identify why it is a crucial element of classroom discussion. Participants will leave the session with a plethora of resources to use while starting off the year in their differentiated classroom.10:00AM - 11:30AM 2:30PM - 4:00PM Register HereWhole Child Leadership Training Health & PE 3-5 | TeachersThis training is designed for individuals or teams charged with leading a Whole Child initiative to develop and sustain a culture of health and wellness at their school. As we reimagine what schools will look like, creating a culture that teaches, incorporates, and reinforces healthy behaviors and mindsets will be a top priority. Learn key strategies for your school to cultivate a climate that values and reinforces health and wellness, role modelling positive health behaviors and mindsets, and effective leadership skills and strategies to achieve buy-in and coordination on your school campus.12:30PM - 2:00PM Register HereBack to Table of Contents Join Session Here
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New TeacherAfter School Professional LearningBuilding Relationships and Core Content SupportNew TeachersThursday, September 15, 20224:30PM - 8:00PMCarter High School1819 W. Wheatland Dallas, TX 75232Join us for an exciting evening of in-person professional learning. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with your peers while learning how to build and foster positive relationships with your students, the learning community, and each other.New Teachers will engage in sessions that provide support with literacy across content areas, routines, and student engagement.Please visit the Professional & Digital Learning website at dallasisd.org/pdl for more information regarding new teacher and mentor support. Click here or search for the session in Cornerstone to reserve your seat.If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Ford (sford@dallasisd.org) and Kymberli Hamilton (kyhamilton@dallasisd.org).
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9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGComputer Science@DallasISDSTEMwww.cs4dallas.orgDirector: Jeff MarxACADEMIC ENRICHMENT & SUPPORTHealth and Physical Education@DISD_HPEbit.ly/DISD_HPEDirector: Barbara JohnsonJROTC@IsdJrotcdallasisd.org/jrotcDirector: Frederick HollandVisual and Performing Arts@dallasisdvpabit.ly/DISDVPAInterim Executive Director: Monica HayslipSTAY CONNECTEDClick here to view the fall sessions offered by the department.
9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGDUAL LANGUAGE ESLDual Language@duallanguagedallasisd.org/duallanguageDirector: Amanda ClymerEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)@dallasISDBilEsldallasisd.org/duallanguageseslDirector: Amanda ClymerInternational Welcome Center@DISDNewWelcomebit.ly/internationalwelcomecenterDirector: Amanda ClymerSTAY CONNECTED81Click here to view the fall sessions offered by the department.
9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGHIPPY@DALLASHIPPY1Director: Kriston Jackson-JonesEARLY LEARNINGInstructional Strategy@icanreaddallaswww.prekdallas.org Director: Dr. Deborah Murillo Reading Academy@READBIGDallashttps://www.dallasisd.org/readingacademies Director: Dr. Deborah Murillo STAY CONNECTEDClick here to view the fall sessions offered by the department.
9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGENGAGEMENT SERVICESSTAY CONNECTEDAdvanced Academic Services@AASDISDdallasisd.org/Domain/105Director: Mitch MorkenSocial and Emotional Learning@dallasisdseldallasisd.org/selExecutive Director: Juany Gaytan83Click here to view the fall sessions offered by the department.
EXTRACURRICULAR & EXTENDED LEARNINGExtended Learning Opportunities@DisdELObit.ly/ExtendedLearningOpportunitiesDirector: Merrill DevenshireStudent Activities@disdactivitiesbit.ly/dallasisdstudentactivitiesDirector: Leonidas Patterson9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGSTAY CONNECTED
9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGAssessment for Learning@afl_dallasbit.ly/AFL_dallasExecutive Director: Arlena Gaynor LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND SOCIAL STUDIESLibrary Media Service@DISD_Librariesdallasisd.org/librarymediaservicesExecutive Director: Arlena Gaynor Reading Language Arts@DallasReadsbit.ly/DISD_RLADirector: Melanie SangalliSocial Studies@DISDSocsTUDdallasisd.org/socialstudiesDirector: Shalon BondWorld Languages@DISDWorldLangsdallasisd.org/Domain/114Director: Amy Anderton85Click here to view the fall sessions offered by the department.
9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGPROFESSIONAL & DIGITAL LEARNINGSTAY CONNECTEDProfessional Learning@PDL_DallasISDdallasisd.org/pdlDirector: Jennifer SalleeDigital Citizenshipbit.ly/DallasISDDigitalLearningInspirEDbit.ly/Get_inspirEDRead Aloud Project@ReadAoudDISDbit.ly/DallasISDRAP86Click here to view the fall sessions offered by the department.
SPECIAL SERVICESDyslexiabit.ly/DISDdyslexiaDirector: Veronica AllenMulti-Tiered Systems of Support@dallasISDMTSSdallasisd.org/mtssDirector: Miranda MaddenSection 504bit.ly/DISD504Director: Veronica AllenSpecial Education@DISDSPEDdallasisd.org/SpecialServicesExecutive Director: Michelle BrownExecutive Director: Dr. Anabel Meyer9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGSTAY CONNECTEDClick here to view the fall sessions offered by the department.
9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYDALLAS, TX 75231TEACHING & LEARNINGSTEMSTAY CONNECTEDMathematics@disdstemmathbit.ly/dallasisdmathDirector: Stej Sanchez Science@disdstemsciencebit.ly/scienceandwellnessDirector: Jenny Christian88Click here to view the fall sessions offered by the department.
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