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SCCPSS Professional Learning

Administrative/Learning (10)

Course AD084 Aspiring Principals Leadership Program

Description The Aspiring Principals Leadership Program, Saturday Academy will offer several modules which will focus on

leadership development. Assistant principals may choose to attend the modules of their choice to strengthen

particular areas in which they wish to grow.

Tier 2 APs are assistant principals with 2 completed years\working in the 3rd yearTier 3 APs are assistant principals

with 3 or more years of experience.

Tier 2&3 APs have the opportunity to participate in the Aspiring Principals Leadership Program.Tier 3 APs are not

required to participate in the Aspiring Principals Leadership Program. Tier 2&3 APs are not required to attend the AP

Leadership PLC Forum PLC. Tier 2&3 assistant principals may elect to attend any session that interests

them.Registrationin ERO will be required to participate in all ModulesNo compensation will be provided for

participation in the Aspiring Principals Leadership Program

Additional Information This session will be hld at The Whitney Complex in the Professional Learning Center.

Module 4 (Part 1):

Human Resources Management

Mock Interview Simulations 1 12:00 – 4:00 (By Appointment)

Come prepared to go through an interview with an interview team.

*Submit your resume’ in advance

*Interview rubric *Interview scored

*Resume’ evaluated *Feedback provided: Dos/Don’ts

You must sign up in advance to participate!

SIGN-UP Deadline: 1-8-16

Appointment time will be provided.

Mr. Ramon Ray, ED of HR

Ms. Toni Warrick , HR Director

Interview Teams

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/29/2016 Fri 11:45 AM - 04:30 PM

Coordinator DEONN STONE


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Module 4 (Part 2):

Human Resources Management

Mock Interview Simulations 1 12:00 – 4:00 (By Appointment)

Come prepared to go through an interview with an interview team.

*Submit your resume’ in advance

*Interview rubric *Interview scored

*Resume’ evaluated *Feedback provided: Dos/Don’ts

You must sign up in advance to participate!

SIGN-UP Deadline: 1-22-16

Appointment time will be provided.

Mr. Ramon Ray, ED of HR

Ms. Toni Warrick , HR Director

Interview Teams

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/26/2016 Fri 11:45 AM - 04:30 PM



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Module 5

Drop-In Leadership Spring Conference

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/24/2016 Thu 08:45 AM - 05:00 PM



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Administrators Training (215)

Course ADM009 Principal Induction Program 2015-2016

Description

Additional Information This session will be held at The Whitney Compex in Room 16.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/08/2016 Fri 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter DEONN STONE


Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/12/2016 Fri 11:30 AM - 05:00 PM



Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/11/2016 Fri 07:30 AM - 12:30 PM



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Art / Music (15)

Course AR022 STEAM in the Museum and the Classroom

Description Telfair Museums proposes a STEAM professional development day with workshops on several activities that achieve

STEM learning goals. The workshops will introduce key principles of STEAM, and hands on instroduction to wearable

technology/programming, videogame programming/design, and 3D Scanning and printing. Presenters include the

museums' education staff, professors from Armstrong State University, and faculty from Savannah's STEM Academy.

Additional Information This course is for K-12 Visual Arts Teachers & Science Teachers. The sessions will be held at the Jepson Center,

207 W. York Street.

Location

Schedule

01/22/2016 Fri 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Coordinator CATRIONA SCHAEFER 01/27/2016 Wed 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

01/29/2016 Fri 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

03/09/2016 Wed 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM


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CLASSIFIED TRAINING(250)

Course CT026 Listening Under Pressure the Customer Service Challenge

Description Good Listening skills are essential for dealing with high-pressure situations. Participants will learn three types of

listening skills:

Attentive listening

Active listening

Objective listening

Additional Information This session will be held at The Whitney Complex in The Professional Learning Center.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter ANGEL DELOACH

Course CT027 The Win Win Classroom

Description The Win-Win Classroom

Based on Author Jane Bluestein’s The Win-Win Classroom, participants will take a fresh and positive look at

classroom management. Participants will learn how to will change how you interact with students and it will help you

build a positive culture in your classrooms.

Additional Information This Workshop will be held at Professional Learning Center

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/12/2016 Tue 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Course CT028 Book Study! How Full is your Bucket?

Description Based on one of New York Times’ best sellers How Full is your Bucket, Author Tom Rath and Donald Clifton reveals

how even the briefest interactions affect your relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Organized around a

simple metaphor of a dipper and a bucket, and grounded in 50 years of research, this book will show you how to

greatly increase the positive moments in your work and your life-while reducing the negative


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/20/2016 Wed 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course CT029 The Essentials of Email and Business Writing (Business Communication)

Description Every time you send out a report, email or memo your professionalism is under the microscope. Errors, even the

smallest ones –put your credibility in question. In this workshop, Editing expert Geri Ann Fuller in her video Business

Proofing & Editing Made Easy shares simple strategies for error-free proofreading that ensure you always send out

perfect documents.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/22/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT030 Consumer Credit-Dream Makers

Description Homeownership is one of the greatest investments an individual or family will make in their lifetime. Dream Makers

Staff will present step by step instructions on requesting your credit report at no cost, completing a preliminary

preapproval, providing an action plan, and working with applicants to become mortgage ready. Dream Makers will be

there before, during and after the process of homeownership


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/26/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT031 Stress Free Living

Description The effects of stress on our health, productivity, and quality of life are more devastating than most people care to

admit. This workshop will present a practical Guide to reducing stress in every aspect of your life.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/28/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course CT032 Excel

Description Participants will learn how to create and format workbooks in order to analyze data and make more informed business

decisions.

Additional Information This session will be held at The Whitney Complex in Computer Lab 17.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/02/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT033 Business Grammar, Tips, Tricks & Techniques

Description Participants will get tons of easy to remember techniques for ensuring your writing is error free- every time.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/04/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT034 Emergency Preparedness in the Schools

Description Do you know what to do in the event of an emergency at your Site? Are you familiar with the District’s Operations

Plan? If your answer is no to either of these questions, you need to register for this workshop. This workshop will

ensure you are prepared for an emergency.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/09/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT035 Rocket! (Teamwork)

Description Participants will learn basic concepts of intercultural communication and conflict resolution while engaging in an

interactive simulation to build a rocket.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/11/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course CT036 Financial Planning

Description This workshop will teach participants how to protect the assets you currently have and how to increase your wealth in

the future. Participants will also learn how to maximize income and prioritize expenses.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/17/2016 Wed 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Course CT037 Time Management

Description This workshop will equip the learner with techniques to make each day more productive and satisfying. Participants

will learn how to create S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Specific

Measurable

Aggressive

Realistic

Time-bound


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/23/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT028 Book Study! How Full is your Bucket?

Description Based on one of New York Times’ best sellers How Full is your Bucket, Author Tom Rath and Donald Clifton reveals

how even the briefest interactions affect your relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Organized around a

simple metaphor of a dipper and a bucket, and grounded in 50 years of research, this book will show you how to

greatly increase the positive moments in your work and your life-while reducing the negative


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/25/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course CT038 Safe Lifting and Handling

Description Back injuries are considered by OSHA the nation’s #1 workplace safety problem. Participants will learn what causes

back pain and what to consider before lifting and alternatives to lifting. Participants will learn how to maintain a

healthy back.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/11/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT039 The Art of Criticism Giving and Taking

Description This workshop consists of two parts - a guide to giving constructive, tactful criticism and an explanation of how to take

criticism professionally, without defensiveness and without feeling humiliated - even when the criticism is unjustified or

given without tact.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/30/2016 Wed 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT040 Customer Service

Description The purpose of this workshop is to provide Customer Service Training for our Media Clerks. We will discuss and

model good vs. bad customer service. This workshop will also focus on how to effectively:

Project a winning telephone style

Deliver more than you promise

Meet your commitments

Go the extra mile

Make eye contact

Provide information that truly informs the customer


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/31/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course CT042 It's Not What you Say; But, How You Say It

Description Effective workplace communication is essential for any business or organization to succeed. This workshop gives

practical strategies for avoiding miscommunications and improving communication effectiveness.

Additional Information

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/05/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT043 Self-Discipline & Emotional Control

Description This workshop is chock full of golden nuggets that teaches the learner three important things

How to change the bad habits you’ve struggled with and adopt new behavior patterns.

How to handle conflicts, arguments, and other distressing situations rationally

How to act and react the way you know you should, even when it’s difficult.


Location WHITE BLUFF

Schedule

04/07/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course CT044 School Nurse To The Rescue

Description The Advocacy for School Nurses in Georgia Executive Summary indicated "that the school nurse provides the

professional expertise to identify, assess, and monitor student health needs, with an emphasis on prevention of

disease and injury and promotion of positive health through health services, health counseling, and health education."

This workshop will focus on preventing disease and injury and promoting positive health.

Additional Information This training will be in the Professional Learning Center

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/15/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course CT046 Financial Planning

Description Have you looked up your credit report recently? Credit affects multiple aspects of our financial lives, so it’s important

to know what’s on your report. Participants will learn how to pull and understand your credit report, dispute errors, and

improve your credit score.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/19/2016 Tue 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM



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Differentiated Instruction (200)

Course DI002 Building Teachers Capacity To Meet The Needs Of All Learners

Description Join us as we look at ways to incorporate differentiated instruction into the classroom. Methods of differentiation will

be investigated and modeled for participants. Teachers will investigate Instructional Strategies that support a

Differentiated classroom and are align with Georgia Standards of Excellence. In addition, time will be set aside for

developing lessons and tasks that participants will be able to implement in their own classrooms. This is sure to be a

job-embedded professional learning experience that will positively impact teacher practice and student achievement.

In this Differentiation Series course, teachers will also practice using diagnostic, formative, and summative

assessment data to inform instructional decisions for their students. This course will support TKES Standards:

2(Instructional Planning), 3 (Instructional Strategies), 4 (Differentiated Instruction), 6 (Assessment Uses), 7 (Positive

Learning Environment), and 8 (Academically Challenging Environment) will be addressed at this training.

Each participant will be given an e-book of Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom by Carol Ann

Thomlinson & Marcia B. Imbeau at the end of this course.

Additional Information This session will be held at The Whitney Complex in Room 16.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/25/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter VALENTINA QUARTERMAN

ROBIN TISDALE-TURNER

Course DI002 Building Teachers Capacity To Meet The Needs Of All Learners

Description Join us as we look at ways to incorporate differentiated instruction into the classroom. Methods of differentiation will

be investigated and modeled for participants. Teachers will investigate Instructional Strategies that support a

Differentiated classroom and are align with Georgia Standards of Excellence. In addition, time will be set aside for

developing lessons and tasks that participants will be able to implement in their own classrooms. This is sure to be a

job-embedded professional learning experience that will positively impact teacher practice and student achievement.

In this Differentiation Series course, teachers will also practice using diagnostic, formative, and summative

assessment data to inform instructional decisions for their students. This course will support TKES Standards:

2(Instructional Planning), 3 (Instructional Strategies), 4 (Differentiated Instruction), 6 (Assessment Uses), 7 (Positive

Learning Environment), and 8 (Academically Challenging Environment) will be addressed at this training.

Each participant will be given an e-book of Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom by Carol Ann

Thomlinson & Marcia B. Imbeau at the end of this course.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/22/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


ROBIN TISDALE-TURNER


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ELA TRAINING (180)

Course ELA035 2nd - 5th Grade: 5 Pillars of Reading/Diagnostic Assessment

Description In this session, participants will review the 5 key components of reading as outlined in the report by the National

Reading Panel.

Participants will then utilize the Cognitive Model of Reading to diagnose and pinpoint areas of weakness in a child’s

reading.

Grouping and intervention activities will then be presented and discussed.

Additional Information The sessions will be held in Room #15.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenter TOMEKA BARRON

STACIE RICCIARDI

LOSHAWNDO STEWART

ROBERT VANDERMAY

Course ELA036 K - 2nd Grade: Wilson Fundations

Description The Wilson Fundations Review Training is for those teachers who have previously had Wilson training, but would like

some additional information to make sure the program is being implemented properly in the K-2 classroom.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM


SHERRI PRICE

Course ELA038 6th - 8th Grade: Narrative Writing

Description In this session, participants will review Narrative Writing data from the 2015 GA Milestones Assessment.

Based on the data, instructional approaches and activities will be presented.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenter PATRICIA BRASFIELD

JANET JUNCO


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Course ELA035 2nd - 5th Grade: 5 Pillars of Reading/Diagnostic Assessment

Description In this session, participants will review the 5 key components of reading as outlined in the report by the National

Reading Panel.

Participants will then utilize the Cognitive Model of Reading to diagnose and pinpoint areas of weakness in a child’s

reading.

Grouping and intervention activities will then be presented and discussed.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM


STACIE RICCIARDI

LOSHAWNDO STEWART

ROBERT VANDERMAY

Course ELA037 K - 1st Grade: DIBELS

Description The DIBELS Training is for those teachers who will administer and score DIBELS assessment measures. In this

training the teachers will also analyze student data, identify students’ instructional needs based on the data, and

create and modify needs-based groups.

Please bring your administrative device (ie. Ipad and/or laptop) to practice administering DIBELS along with your

username and password.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM


SHERRI PRICE

Course ELA038 6th - 8th Grade: Narrative Writing

Description In this session, participants will review Narrative Writing data from the 2015 GA Milestones Assessment.

Based on the data, instructional approaches and activities will be presented.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Presenter PATRICIA BRASFIELD

JANET JUNCO


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Institute (55)

Course IN024 THRIVE I

Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/23/2016 Tue 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter MICHELE FOX

DEONN STONE


Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/24/2016 Wed 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


DEONN STONE


Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/25/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


DEONN STONE


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Course IN033 THRIVE III

Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/02/2016 Wed 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


DEONN STONE


Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/03/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


DEONN STONE


Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/04/2016 Fri 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


DEONN STONE


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Course IN026 THRIVE II

Description

Additional Information This session will be held in The Professional Learning Center.

THRIVE 2 protégé will attend PLC at Whitney 8:30-3:30. Bring laptop, ipad device.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/07/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


DEONN STONE


Description



Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/08/2016 Tue 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


DEONN STONE


Description



Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/09/2016 Wed 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM


DEONN STONE


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MATH TRAINING (185)

Course MATH063 Algebra I: Quantities, Expressions and Linear Functions

Description This professional development session will focus on GSE Algebra I Units 1 (Relationships Between Quantities and

Expressions) and 2 (Reasoning with Linear Equations and Inequalities). Units 1 and 2 explore properties of rational

and irrational numbers, operations with polynomials, and creating, solving and modelling linear relationships and

functions. Additionally, teachers will create lesson plans and explore performance tasks, supporting activities, and

manipulatives designed to support students’ conceptual learning. Teachers will also explore reaching strategies for

improving algebra knowledge among secondary students.

Participants should bring a laptop, a copy of the GSE Algebra I Frameworks for Units 1 and 2, favored supporting

instructional activities, and their LOVE of Mathematics.

Additional Information This session will be held in Room #A117.

Location SAVANNAH HIGH

Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter Chastity Boyd

MONIQUE HAZZARD-ROBINSON

Course MATH065 8th Grade: Problem Solving Investigations: Linear Functions & Statistics

Description Participants will analyze Unit 6 function and statistics standards. In addition, participants will gain insight on using

problem solving activities to making standards accessible to all students to ensure that the depth and rigor is

addressed. This will be a hands-on experience and participants will take away activities that can be readily used in

your classroom.

Participants will need to bring the following: Unit 6 Frameworks, lesson plan template, favorite activities for functions

and statistics, and laptop/tablet.

Additional Information This session is for 8th grade teachers. The seesion will be held in Room #508

Location MYERS MIDDLE

Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter DANA GIBBS


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Course MATH067 7th Grade: Problem Solving Investigations: Data

Description Participants will analyze Unit 5 data analysis standards. In addition, participants will gain insight on using problem

solving activities to making standards accessible to all students to ensure that the depth and rigor is addressed. This

will be a hands-on experience and participants will take away activities that can be readily used in your classroom.

Participants will need to bring the following: Unit 5 Frameworks, lesson plan template, favorite activities for data

analysis, and laptop/tablet.

Additional Information This session will be held in Room #506.


Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter PHYLLIS CREECH

Course MATH069 6th Grade: Problem Solving Investigations: Geometry

Description Participants will analyze Unit 5 geometry standards. In addition, participants will gain insight on using problem solving

activities to making standards accessible to all students to ensure that the depth and rigor is addressed. This will be a

hands-on experience and participants will take away activities that can be readily used in your classroom.

Participants will need to bring the following: Unit 5 Frameworks, lesson plan template, favorite activities for geometry,

and laptop/tablet.



Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter Dyshatari Mikell

Course MATH070 5th Grade: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions

Description Participants will analyze math standards for the current unit. In addition, participants will gain insight on making

standards accessible to all students to ensure that the depth and rigor is addressed. This will be a hands-on

experience and participants will take away activities that can be readily used in your classroom.

Participants will need to bring the following: Unit Framework, Pacing guide, lesson plan template, and laptop.

Additional Information The sessions will be held at Rice Creek K-8 School in Room #2832.

Location

Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter BETH TUCK


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Course MATH071 4th Grade: Fractions and Decimals





Additional Information The sessions will be held at Rice Creek 3-8 School in Room # 2829.

Location RICE CREEK 3-8

Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter LATASHA QUARTERMAN

Course MATH072 3rd Grade: Representing and Comparing Fractions




Participants will need to bring the following: Unit Framework, Pacing Guide, lesson plan template, and laptop.

Additional Information The sessions will be held at Rice Creek 3-8 School in Room #2826.


Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter JACQUELINE SOLOMON

Course MATH064 Geometry: Similarity, Congruence, and Right Triangle Trigonometry

Description The Similarity, Congruence, and Right Triangle Trigonometry session will focus on GSE Analytic Geometry Units 1

(Similarity, Congruence, and Proofs) and 2 (Right Triangle Trigonometry). Teachers will use transformations and

proportional reasoning to develop a formal understanding of similarity and congruence, as well as apply similarity in

right triangles to understand right triangle trigonometry. Teachers will also create lesson plans, explore performance

tasks, and discuss manipulatives to support students’ conceptual understanding.

Participants should bring a laptop, a copy of the GSE Analytic Geometry Frameworks for Units 1 and 2, as well as

supporting instructional activities.

Additional Information This session will be held in Room #A117.


Schedule

01/15/2016 Fri 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter Chastity Boyd

MONIQUE HAZZARD-ROBINSON


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Course MATH066 8th Grade: Problem Solving Investigations: Linear Functions & Statistics

Description Participants will analyze Unit 6 function and statistics standards. In addition, participants will gain insight on using

problem solving activities to making standards accessible to all students to ensure that the depth and rigor is

addressed. This will be a hands-on experience and participants will take away activities that can be readily used in

your classroom.

Participants will need to bring the following: Unit 6 Frameworks, lesson plan template, favorite activities for functions

and statistics, and laptop/tablet.



Schedule

01/15/2016 Fri 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter DANA GIBBS

Course MATH068 7th Grade: Problem Solving Investigations: Data

Description Participants will analyze Unit 5 data analysis standards. In addition, participants will gain insight on using problem

solving activities to making standards accessible to all students to ensure that the depth and rigor is addressed. This

will be a hands-on experience and participants will take away activities that can be readily used in your classroom.

Participants will need to bring the following: Unit 5 Frameworks, lesson plan template, favorite activities for data

analysis, and laptop/tablet.



Schedule

01/15/2016 Fri 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter PHYLLIS CREECH

Course MATH069 6th Grade: Problem Solving Investigations: Geometry

Description Participants will analyze Unit 5 geometry standards. In addition, participants will gain insight on using problem solving

activities to making standards accessible to all students to ensure that the depth and rigor is addressed. This will be a

hands-on experience and participants will take away activities that can be readily used in your classroom.

Participants will need to bring the following: Unit 5 Frameworks, lesson plan template, favorite activities for geometry,

and laptop/tablet.



Schedule

01/15/2016 Fri 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter Dyshatari Mikell

MARLYN WESTBROOK


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Course MATH070 5th Grade: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions





Additional Information The sessions will be held at Rice Creek K-8 School in Room #2832.

Location

Schedule

01/15/2016 Fri 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter BETH TUCK

Course MATH071 4th Grade: Fractions and Decimals







Schedule

01/15/2016 Fri 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter LATASHA QUARTERMAN

Course MATH072 3rd Grade: Representing and Comparing Fractions




Participants will need to bring the following: Unit Framework, Pacing Guide, lesson plan template, and laptop.



Schedule

01/15/2016 Fri 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Presenter JACQUELINE SOLOMON


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Paraprofessional (95)

Course GACE01 PARAPROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT

Description

Additional Information Payments can only be made by MONEY ORDERS. This session will be held in The Professional Learning Training

Lab Room 17

We asked that everyone arrives no later than 8:30 to complete the registration process; the test will start promptly at

9:00 a.m. Anyone arriving after 9:00a.m. will not be allow to enter the testing area.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/13/2016 Wed 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter CHERYL MORRISON

Course PP028 Roles and Responsibilities

Description Participants will explore their roles and responsibilities as paraprofessionals. Assisting students and teachers

appropriately will be reviewed as well as requirements in terms of confidentiality and ethics will be explored. The

purpose of this course is to ensure that all new hires to SCCPSS are aware of their roles and responsibilities.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 11:00 PM


Course PP028 Roles and Responsibilities

Description Participants will explore their roles and responsibilities as paraprofessionals. Assisting students and teachers

appropriately will be reviewed as well as requirements in terms of confidentiality and ethics will be explored. The

purpose of this course is to ensure that all new hires to SCCPSS are aware of their roles and responsibilities.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM



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Description


Lab Room 17



Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/27/2016 Wed 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM



Description


Lab Room 17



Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/10/2016 Wed 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Course PP030 Classroom Management

Description Participants will explore a variety of classroom management strategies to implement with the students they are

working with. Some of the strategies include following through with procedures and rules, how to assist the classroom

teacher as well as setting boundaries that students can follow.The purpose of this course is to ensure that all new

hires to SCCPSS are introduced to a variety of classroom management strategies to assist them as they work with

their students and their teachers each day.

Additional Information This session will be held at The Whitney Complex in room 16.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/18/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM



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Course PP030 Classroom Management

Description Participants will explore a variety of classroom management strategies to implement with the students they are

working with. Some of the strategies include following through with procedures and rules, how to assist the classroom

teacher as well as setting boundaries that students can follow.The purpose of this course is to ensure that all new

hires to SCCPSS are introduced to a variety of classroom management strategies to assist them as they work with

their students and their teachers each day.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/18/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM



Description


Lab Room 17



Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/24/2016 Wed 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM


Course PP031 Engaging the Learner

Description Participants will explore a variety of ways to engage their students in learning. Some strategies that will be introduced

will be small groups, individualized assistance and using technology.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/10/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM



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Course PP031 Engaging the Learner

Description Participants will explore a variety of ways to engage their students in learning. Some strategies that will be introduced

will be small groups, individualized assistance and using technology.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/10/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM



Description


Lab Room 17



Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/30/2016 Wed 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM



Description


Lab Room 17



Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/13/2016 Wed 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM



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Course PP032 Helping Students in Reading

Description Participants will explore strategies to help students in reading. Some strategies will include understanding SRI and

DIBEL scores and how to differentiate activities for remedial and gifted learners. The purpose of this course is to

ensure that all new hires to SCCPSS are aware of reading strategies that are appropriate for SCCPSS students.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/14/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM


Course PP032 Helping Students in Reading

Description Participants will explore strategies to help students in reading. Some strategies will include understanding SRI and

DIBEL scores and how to differentiate activities for remedial and gifted learners. The purpose of this course is to

ensure that all new hires to SCCPSS are aware of reading strategies that are appropriate for SCCPSS students.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/14/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM


Course PP033 Helping Students in Math

Description Participants will explore strategies to help students in math. Some strategies will include understanding MClassMath

and MAP scores and how to differentiate activities for remedial and gifted learners.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/21/2016 Thu 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM



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Course PP033 Helping Students in Math

Description Participants will explore strategies to help students in math. Some strategies will include understanding MClassMath

and MAP scores and how to differentiate activities for remedial and gifted learners.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/21/2016 Thu 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM



Description


Lab Room 17



Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/27/2016 Wed 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM



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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TRAINING(225)

Course PLT007 Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain

Description Author Marcia Tate offers 20 field-tested, brain-compatible instructional strategies that maximize memory,

engagement, and learning for every student.

Additional Information ***** JANUARY 12 WILL BE A WEBINAR*****

You will receive a link via email to get started

The last two sessions will be held at The Whitney Complex in Room 16

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/12/2016 Tue 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Presenter SHAVONDRA CEASER 02/01/2016 Mon 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

03/01/2016 Tue 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Course PLT019 Maximizing your Time: A Practical Approach to Time Management for Educators

Description Effective use of class time begins with efficient classroom organization and management — and vice versa. Much of

the essentials of classroom life involve time management in some way. Register to learn strategies to be a better time

manager.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/14/2016 Thu 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Presenter SHAVONDRA CEASER

Course PLT005 Differentiated Instruction: Meeting Students Where They Are

Description Differentiated Instruction is a way of teaching; it’s not a program or package of worksheets. This course will assist

teachers understanding of how to utilize student instructional data, learning styles, and interest to improve student

engagement and achievement.

Additional Information This sessional will be held at The Whitney Complex The Professional Learning Center

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/19/2016 Tue 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM



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Course PLT021 Effectively Communicating with Parents

Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/19/2016 Tue 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM


Course PLT022 Classroom Management

Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/19/2016 Tue 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM


Course PLT020 Co-Teaching With a Para: Making the Marriage Work

Description The Co-teaching model is designed to meet the ever-increasing demands of diverse classrooms. Co-teaching teams

can effectively support each other with this environment. Participants will learn how to plan, support, and debrief

afterward to get the most optimum results for students. Facilitators will share strategies and resources to implement in

the school setting, ensuring a job-embedded professional learning experience that will positiviely impact teacher

practice and student achievement.

Additional Information This session will be held in The Professional Learning Center

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/21/2016 Thu 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM


ANGEL DELOACH


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Course PLT003 Best Practices for Managing Learning Stations/Center

Description This session will introduce teachers to some models of best practices to aid in planning for centers, promote student-

focused instruction, provide management tools, and point teachers to resources to be explored for learning stations

and centers.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/26/2016 Tue 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM


Course PLT017 Helping Parents Understand Student Data

Description The training provides strategies to help parents understand different forms of data and how to engage students at

home.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/11/2016 Thu 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM


Course PLT004 Planning with the End in Mind

Description This session provides training to teachers on Backwards planning or Backwards mapping to create learning

experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/03/2016 Thu 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM



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SCIENCE TRAINING (220)

Course SCI021 GMAS Toolbox - for Grades 3-5 Science

Description In this session, participants will become familiar with GMAS Achievement Level Descriptors and Assessment Guides,

and how to use them to tweak or develop standards-based, rigorous lesson plans and assessments.

*Bring lesson plans and assessments you plan to use during the 3rd marking period.

*Bring a charged laptop or Ipad.


Location Oatland Island Educational Center

Schedule

01/13/2016 Wed 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenter HOLLY RUTLEDGE





* Bring a charged laptop or Ipad.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/13/2016 Wed 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenter MICHELLE LONGABERGER

Course SCI023 GMAS Toolbox - for HS Biology & HS Physical Science






Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/13/2016 Wed 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenter ROBIN TISDALE-TURNER


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Schedule

01/13/2016 Wed 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Presenter HOLLY RUTLEDGE





* Bring a charged laptop or Ipad.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/13/2016 Wed 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Presenter MICHELLE LONGABERGER

Course SCI023 GMAS Toolbox - for HS Biology & HS Physical Science





Additional Information The session will be held in Room #14.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/13/2016 Wed 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Presenter ROBIN TISDALE-TURNER


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SECRETARIES TRAINING(255)

Course SEC001 Secretaries Meeting

Description The Role of the Secretary

Account Coding

Accounts Payable

Human Resources

Kelly Services

Payroll

Purchasing

Additional Information This session will be held at Savannah High in The Auditorium.


Schedule

01/04/2016 Mon 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM


Course SEC013 The Team Approach

Description

Additional Information The session will be held in the Professional Learning Center located at the Whitney Complex.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/08/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course SEC026 Google Tips and Tricks

Description

Additional Information This session will be held in the Professional Learning Center located at the Whitney Complex.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/19/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course SEC018 Getting Ahead by Getting Along (People Skills for the Workplace)

Description

Additional Information This session will be held in the conference room located at the Oatland Island Education Center.


Schedule

01/29/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Course SEC027 Excel

Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/02/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course SEC017 Business Grammar Tips, Tricks & Techniques

Description Participants will get tons of easy to remember techniques for ensuring your writing is error free- every time.

Additional Information This workshop will be held in the Professional Learning Center

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/12/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course SEC030 Time Management

Description This workshop will equip the learner with techniques to make each day more productive and satisfying. Participants

will learn how to create S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Specific

Measurable

Aggressive

Realistic

Time-bound

Additional Information Professional Learning Center

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/12/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course SEC014 Professional Telephone Skills

Description Participants will learn valuable skills necessary for smooth, professional customer service over the phone.

Participants will also learn:

1. listening effectively

2. extending courtesy

3. avoiding the wrong impression


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/26/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course SEC021 How to Manage Priorities and Time

Description

Additional Information Theis session will be held in the Professional Learning Center located at the Whitney complex.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

02/26/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course SEC015 How to Manage Multiple Projects, Meet Deadlines & Achieve Objectives

Description

Additional Information This session will be held at Whitney Administrative Complex - Professional Learning Center

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/11/2016 Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course SEC016 Office Management Skills

Description

Additional Information This session will be held at Whitney Administrative Complex - Professional Learning Complex

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/22/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM



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Course SEC022 Powerful Communication Skills

Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/12/2016 Tue 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM


Course SEC023 Stress Management

Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/22/2016 Fri 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Course SEC024 Listening Under Pressure

Description

Additional Information This session will be held in the conference room located at the Oatland Island Educational Center.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/22/2016 Fri 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM



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Social Studies (125)

Course SS123 Instructional Framework: A blueprint of how to address the social studies curriculum.

Description This session will illustrate how to deconstruct a standard, how to write essential questions, learning targets, how to

create bell ringers (hooks) for an opening, explains through demonstration what a work session and closing looks like

in a social studies course. The framework will support instruction that is aligned to the social studies standards and

meets the learning needs of all students.

Teachers will use their standards in order to create an instructional framework for each set of standards as it relates to

the curriculum map.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/12/2016 Tue 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM


Course SS124 6th & 7th Grade Teachers: Engagement Strategies for Middle Grades Social Studies.

Description You know the content; now learn new ways to engage your students in learning the standards!

* You will need to bring a laptop.

Additional Information The seesions will be held in Room #14.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/12/2016 Tue 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenter AVIVA GOELMAN RICE

Course SS126 4th Grade: The standards, Teacher Notes, and the GMAS

Description These sessions will take a look at the standards, and what they want you to teach, Teacher Notes and how to use

them, how the textbook relates to the standards, and how this all relates to the GMAS.

You will need to bring a teacher edition or student textbook.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/12/2016 Tue 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenter CHRIS MERCER


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Course SS123 Instructional Framework: A blueprint of how to address the social studies curriculum.

Description This session will illustrate how to deconstruct a standard, how to write essential questions, learning targets, how to

create bell ringers (hooks) for an opening, explains through demonstration what a work session and closing looks like

in a social studies course. The framework will support instruction that is aligned to the social studies standards and

meets the learning needs of all students.

Teachers will use their standards in order to create an instructional framework for each set of standards as it relates to

the curriculum map.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/12/2016 Tue 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM


Course SS125 8th Grade Teachers: Engagement Strategies for Middle Grades Social Studies

Description You know the content; now learn new ways to engage your students in learning the standards!

You will need to bring a laptop.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/12/2016 Tue 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Presenter AVIVA GOELMAN RICE

Course SS127 5th Grade Teachers: The standards, Teacher Notes, and the GMAS

Description These sessions will take a look at the standards, and what they want you to teach, Teacher Notes and how to use

them, how the textbook relates to the standards, and how this all relates to the GMAS.

You will need to bring a teacher edition or student textbook.


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/12/2016 Tue 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Presenter CHRIS MERCER


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Technology Training Lab (155)

Course TL193 PowerSchool Training

Description

Additional Information This session is for Sped Teachers, Counselors, Nurses, Atheletics, Counselor Clerks, Gifted & Coordinators, Media

Clerk & Clerks etc.

This session will also be held in the computer lab room 8 located at the Whitney Complex.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Coordinator Heather DiTommaso

Presenter Mark Scheible

Course TL173 PowerSchool-Parent Access

Description

Additional Information This session will be held in the computer lab room 8 located at the Whitney Complex

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/11/2016 Mon 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Coordinator Heather DiTommaso

Presenter Mark Scheible


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TKES (Teacher Keys Effectiveness System) (190)

Course TKS001 TKES Orientation for New Teachers

Description

Additional Information This session will be held at the Whintey complex.

Location WHITNEY

Schedule

01/05/2016 Tue 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Presenter MARY KAYE AIKENS


Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

03/01/2016 Tue 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM



Description


Location WHITNEY

Schedule

04/05/2016 Tue 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM


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