Professional Development Workshops
The course content includes current research and evidence based practices that are necessary for the development of the technical skills of reading along with academic vocabulary and deep comprehension. Important components of an effective comprehensive reading program designed to develop proficient readers, competent writers and critical thinkers are included in this material.
Units to include:
Audience: K-3rd grade teachers, K-5 ELL teachers, K-8 special education teachers
Dates: July 18 and 19, August 30, Sept. 27, December 20, 2019
Location: Baboquivari USD Primary School
Course Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $60 for all 5-days (Assessment book and fundamentals of reading book included. Lunch NOT included.)
Payment PolicyPayments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course. Cancellation & Refund PolicyCancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
SESSION Two: Beyond the Bully Label
Working with students who present as “Bullies” can be incredibly challenging. In this insightful and hands on session we will address how “bullies” are created, what we can do to shift their engagement strategies and how we can support those on the receiving end of this hurtful behavior. Presenter: Tessa Brock, MA, LPC, IMH-E(III)
Working with students who present as “Bullies” can be incredibly challenging. In this insightful and hands on session we will address how “bullies” are created, what we can do to shift their engagement strategies and how we can support those on the receiving end of this hurtful behavior.
Audience: School Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Nurses, Health Aides, Office staff and School Resource Officers
Location: Abrams Public Health Center (Room 3102) 3950 S. Country Club Rd. #100, Tucson, AZ 85714
Parking: Use Abrams Lot C Guest Parking
Prerequisite: LETRS Modules 1-3 must be successfully completed before taking this course.
Payment PolicyPayments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course. Payment can be made to ar@schools.pima.govCancellation & Refund PolicyCancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
Join our Robot Generals Mike and Sherrie to take your Edison coding skills to the next level with coding challenges inspired by the books Jumanji and Zathura. Help your students become "Code Stars"! In this workshop, you will learn about and use advanced coding techniques in both the EdScratch and EdPy programming platforms. Take your coding game to the next level to understand the full range of possibilities with our favorite little robot - Edison.
Audience: Teachers who have already attended a Coding and Engineering with Edison STEMAZing Workshop and/or those who already have Edisons and feel very comfortable using EdScratch and EdPy at a basic level.
You are expected to bring a laptop computer and TWO Edison robots with you to the workshop. This class is not available to educators who do not already own TWO Edison robots.
Facilitators: Michael Griffith from the UA College of Education and Sherrie Dennis from DeGrazia Middle School
Location: SAACA Catalyst Arts & Creative Space - 4500 N Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
Parking: Information about parking will be shared once the location is confirmed.
Course Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Cost: $25 includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Time: Breakfast and check-in starts at 8:00 am. Workshop begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3:30 pm.
This workshop is part of the STEMAZing Workshop Series. The STEMAZing Project’s philosophy on teacher professional development is simple: It must be hands-on and engaging – putting the educators in the seat of the students to experience STEM lessons firsthand. It must provide the educators with the equipment and supplies they need to implement the lessons and activities in their classrooms the next day if they choose. It must be facilitated by master educators who have themselves been in the classroom.
Media Policy:
The Pima County School Superintendent's Office and its partners often take photographs and videos during events and workshops as they occur. By registering for this event and/or workshop you are granting permission to use these images to promote our programs in print, on the web, and on social media.
Payment Policy Payments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course. Cancellation & Refund Policy Cancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. Cancellations can be emailed to: AR@schools.pima.gov. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
This workshop is based on research in the areas of:
Rules and Procedures: Participants will learn instructional strategies involving the design and implementation of classroom rules and procedures.
Discipline Interventions: Participants will learn classroom strategies involving the design and implementation of discipline interventions.
Mental Set: Participants will learn classroom strategies involving a teacher’s appropriate mental set.
Audience : K-12 Educators
Location: Santa Cruz County Complex, Courtroom A, Nogales, AZ
Course Dates: October 29, 2019, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free. Lunch is on your own (one hour).
Topic 1: Becoming Trauma Informed SESSION THREE: It's Not Just About Behavior Management
Topic 1: Becoming Trauma Informed
SESSION THREE: It's Not Just About Behavior Management
This session will open with conversation around successes and challenges. Continuing to scaffold on previous knowledge, participants will focus on building resiliency in students (Emotion Coaching and Emotional Intelligence) as well as problem solving. Specific strategies will be shared and participants will brain storm and self-identify strategies they will implement in continue to support students (and themselves) in self-regulation. This session will discuss brain development, self-regulation and strategies to support adult self-awareness and positive child behavior.
Presenter: Tessa Brock, MA, LPC, IMH-E(III)
AASBO & PIMA COUNTY SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER TRAINING
SESSION 5: PURCHASING
This session provides the student with a working knowledge of the principles, processes, and requirements of school district procurement and materials management. The student will be provided with an overview of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to school district procurement.
Instructor: Gary Barkman
Location: 33 N Stone, 6th Floor, Conference Room 614, Tucson, AZ 85701
Parking: Validated parking will be available at Public Works Parking Garage, 50 W. Alameda St, and Public Service Center Garage, 38 E. Alameda St.
Workshop Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Cost: $50
Time: Continental breakfast and check-in starts at 8:00 am. Workshop begins at 8:30 am and ends at 4:00 pm.
Payment Policy:
Payments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course.
Purchase orders and check payments can be addressed to Pima Special Programs, 200 N Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701. Please include copies of the invoice(s), name of registrant(s), or list of invoice number(s) with the purchase order and check payments to ensure proper credit is applied and avoid delay or cancellation of your registration. Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. Cancellations can be emailed to: AR@schools.pima.gov. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
SESSION FOUR: The Challenges of "Holding Space"
While we seek to “hold space” for those who are struggling and/or who have experienced trauma, we need to be aware of the load it can create on our own selves. In this interactive session, we will explore Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue while identifying strategies for Self Care. Teaching staff will have had time to practice and implement concepts addressed previous sessions. This session will open with conversation around successes and challenges. Continuing to scaffold on previous knowledge, participants will continue to practice self-awareness skills and understanding ACES (Adverse Child Responses) with an emphasis on building resilience in students and holding a space of compassion for parents and co-workers. Secondary Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Vicarious Trauma Strategies for self-care
While we seek to “hold space” for those who are struggling and/or who have experienced trauma, we need to be aware of the load it can create on our own selves. In this interactive session, we will explore Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue while identifying strategies for Self Care.
Teaching staff will have had time to practice and implement concepts addressed previous sessions. This session will open with conversation around successes and challenges. Continuing to scaffold on previous knowledge, participants will continue to practice self-awareness skills and understanding ACES (Adverse Child Responses) with an emphasis on building resilience in students and holding a space of compassion for parents and co-workers.
Presenter: Tessa Brock, MA, LPC, IMH-E(III) Audience: School Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Nurses, Heath Aides, Office staff and School Resource Officers
Audience: School Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Nurses, Heath Aides, Office staff and School Resource Officers
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Got robots? Join our Robot Generals, Sherrie Dennis and Michael Griffith, for a Saturday morning filled with sharing, collaborating, and learning together. All robot platforms are welcome: Edison, Ozobot, Cubetto, Sphero, Botley, Robot Mouse, Lego Mindstorm, Vex - you name it! The goal of STEMAZing Robot Roundups is to establish a professional learning network of educators using robots to engage students so we can share ideas, best practices, successes, and work out challenges.
PD Hours: a certificate for up to 4 hours of professional development credit will be provided
Course Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Cost: FREE includes continental breakfast and PD certificate.
Time: Breakfast and check-in starts at 8:00 am. Robot Roundup ends at noon. We hope you will meet some new connections for your professional learning network and enjoy lunch together.
SESSION 6: SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2
Typical Organizational Structure
Instructor: Jeff Gadd
Workshop Date: Friday, November 15, 2019
This session will combine research and brain based strategies that will work in your classroom every day. Participants will focus on specific strategies for assessments that individualize instruction and capitalize on the student’s strengths, “hook” the students’ brains through classroom activities, and empower students to be self-directed and motivated learners.
Course Dates: November 19, 2019 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free | Lunch is on your own ( for an hour)
(2.5 Hours)
Wack-A-Packs, a fantastic phenomenon, can be used as more than just a fun demonstration. Teachers will experience how to turn student-driven questions into science experiments related to the science behind Wack-A-Packs. Educators will leave empowered to bring a little chemistry into the classroom. They will also leave with lots of data collection equipment for their classrooms which will open up the door to further experimentation and exploration related to this phenomenon and many others! Educators will take home a STEMAZing Kit of books/equipment/supplies worth nearly $150 so they can immediately engage their students back in the classroom.
Audience: Teachers attending the Arizona STEM Adventure with their students from grades 4-8 and other educators who are invited by the organizers.
Facilitators:
DaNel Hogan - Director of The STEMAZing Project
Brooke Meyer - Director of Programs for SARSEF
Margaret Wilch - Director of Research for SARSEF
Location: Pima Community College - Northwest Campus
6700 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85709
Course Date: Friday, November 22, 2019
Cost: FREE - Thanks to our gracious sponsors and partners - IBM, Raytheon, Pima Community College, SARSEF, and The STEMAZing Project.
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Once teachers check their students in at registration, they will be escorted directly to the workshop room by PCC volunteers. They will then rejoin their students after the workshop concludes. Snacks and coffee will be available starting at 9:00 am.)
This is a STEMAZing Workshop. The STEMAZing Project’s philosophy on teacher professional development is simple: It must be hands-on and engaging – putting the educators in the seat of the students to experience STEM lessons firsthand. It must provide the educators with the equipment and supplies they need to implement the lessons and activities in their classrooms the next day if they choose. It must be facilitated by master educators who have themselves been in the classroom.
The Pima County School Superintendent's Office and its partners often take photographs and videos during events and workshops as they occur. By registering for this event and/or workshop you are granting permission to us and partnering organizations to use these images to promote our programs in print, on the web, and on social media.
Topic II: Diversity
SESSION ONE: Facilitating Introspection - Beginning Conversations on Privilege, Power and Perspectives
The world is a rainbow of diversity – yet we can only see the through our own personal lens until light shines on ideas, perspectives and experiences that enlighten us differently. In this safe and interactive session, we will explore and dialogue together to expand our own awareness and compassion for ourselves and other.
Location: Abrams Public Health Center (Room 1106)
3950 S. Country Club Rd. #100, Tucson, AZ 85714
Cost: $25 Lunch included, 1.5 hrs. re-certification credit earned
SESSION 7: ACCOUNTING
This session provides the student with a working knowledge of accounting principles as applied in public school accounting, including an orientation to school finance, financial accounting, payroll, and fixed assets, as well as audit requirements. The course includes an overview of Arizona School Budget laws.
Instructor: Paul Christensen
Workshop Date: Friday, December 6, 2019
Cost: $25, 2 hrs. re-certification credit earned
Payment PolicyPayments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Sending payment without registration does not suffice as registration for the course. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course. Payments may be sent to ar@schools.pima.govCancellation & Refund PolicyCancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
SESSION 8: TRANSPORTATION/MAINTENANCE/FACILITIES
Transportation:
This session is designed to develop and refine personnel, logistic management skills relating to pupil transportation. Participants will use practical exercises based on actual situations to craft a portfolio of notes and templates for their professional use. Discussion of skills and resources required to effectively manage education transportation programs.
Maintenance/Facilities:
Participants will be provided with an overview of the responsibilities associated with maintenance and operations departments and activities in support of school facilities. Topics to be covered include:
Instructor: Robert Jacobson
Workshop Date: Friday, January 10, 2020
Date: Friday, January 10 4:30-8:30 p.m, Saturday, January 11 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Saturday, February 1 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Saturday March 7 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Friday, April 3 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4 - 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m
Marianne Landrith is the Program Director of Frameworks & Foundations and GiftED for the Pima County School superintendent's Office. Marianne has taught for 34 years in regular and gifted education. She has worked as a Teacher Trainer Mentor, Peer Coach Trainer, Program Facilitator and Career Ladder Peer Evaluator. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Language, Reading and Culture.
SESSION 9: HUMAN RESOURCES
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of human resources functions in the public school setting with emphasis on supervision skills.
Compensation systems with emphasis on stepless salary schedules
Instructor: Jim Dean
Location: 200 N Stone, 3rd Fl, Tucson, AZ 85701
Workshop Date: Friday, January 24, 2020
Topic III: Leadership and Supervision SESSION ONE: How Should I Say This? (Tips for Holding Difficult Conversations)
Topic III: Leadership and Supervision
SESSION ONE: How Should I Say This? (Tips for Holding Difficult Conversations)
Approaching challenging conversations with parents and co-workers can be difficult – yet incredibly important! In this lighthearted and insightful presentation, participants will be able to self-reflect on their personal intentions for conversations and styles of holding “emotionally charged” or “high stakes” conversations. Participants will use real life scenarios to gain new ideas and skills for holding difficult conversations with more successful outcomes.
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