Hutto ISD 2019-2020 Elementary PD Brochure

Last Updated: 8/13/19 at 7:00 pm

Table of Contents 2019-202o Hutto ISD District Calendar ..………………………………..………………………………………...………. 1 Important Dates ………………………………………………………………..………………………………...………..………. 2 District-Wide Elementary Professional Development Sessions ● August 13th, East Williamson County Higher Education Center, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ○ EWCHEC Location Directions & Campus Map …………………………….……………................ 3 ○ Early Childhood Session…………………………….……………………………………………...……...…. 4 ➝ Pyramid Model Kindergarten-2nd Grade Sessions …………………………………………...………………………….... 5 ➝ Introduction to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ➝ Interactive Read Alouds ○ 3rd Grade-5th Grade Reading Sessions ……………………………...………………………...…...…. 6 ➝ Interactive Read Alouds ➝ Introduction to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ○ Math and Science Sessions …………………………………………...……………………………………... 7 ➝ Balanced Numeracy ➝ Science Facilitated Planning ● August 13th, Ray Elementary School, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ○ Fine Arts and P.E. Sessions ……………………………………………………………...……..………...…. 8 ➝ Fine Arts PD ➝ P.E. PD ● August 13th, Howard Norman Elementary School, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ○ Functional Academics and Solid Roots AM Sessions ……………………………………………..… 9 ➝ Emergent Tree ➝ Functional Academics Training ○ Functional Academics and Solid Roots PM Sessions ……………………………....…………...... 10 ➝ MSB ➝ Functional Academics/Solid Roots Job Alikes ● August 14th, Hutto Middle School, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ○ HMS Location and Campus Map ………………………………………………………………………...… 11 ○ Early Childhood Reading Sessions ……………………………………………..………...…………...... 12 ➝ Building Emergent Literacy AM Session (NJES, HNES, RES, & Little Hippo) ➝ Building Emergent Literacy PM Session (KES, VHES, CCES, & HES) ○ Early Childhood Science Sessions ……………………………………………..…………………….…... 13 ➝ Linking Science to Literacy AM Session (KES, VHES, CCES, & HES) ➝ Linking Science to Literacy AM Session (NJES, HNES, RES, & Little Hippo) ○ Kindergarten - 5th Grade ELA/SLAR Sessions ……………………………………………………..... 14 ➝ Region 13 - ELA/SLA TEKS Roll Out (K -nnd) ➝ Region 13 - ELA/SLA TEKS Roll Out (3rd & 5th) ○ Math and Science Sessions …………………………………………………………………….…………... 15 ➝ Balanced Numeracy Part 2 ➝ Engineering is Elementary (EIE) ○ SpEd & Dyslexia ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 16 ➝ Goalbook/All Department Meeting (ELEM:HMS/ SECOND: FMS) ➝ Dyslexia ○ Fine Arts & PD (Multiple Campuses) …………………….……………………………………...……... 17 ➝ Music and Art Team Meetings/PD ➝ P.E. Training



Important Dates August 5 November 1 New Teacher Orientation Elementary Parent Conferences at Hutto Middle School November 11 August 6 Student/Teacher Holiday New Teacher Orientation at Hutto Middle School November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break August 7 New Teacher Orientation December 20 Early Release Campus Day December 23 - January 3 August 8-9 Christmas Break All Teachers Return Campus Work Days January 6 Campus PD Day August 12 Campus Professional Development January 20 Meet the Teacher Night 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Student/Teacher Holiday August 13-14 February 17 District Professional Development Bad Weather Day August 15 March 16-20 Campus Professional Development Spring Break District-wide Convocation/Celebration April 10 at Fritz Park 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bad Weather Day August 16 and 19 May 25 Campus Professional Development Student/Teacher Holiday August 20 May 28 First Day of School Last Day of School September 2 May 29 Student/Teacher Holiday Teacher Work Day October 11 District Professional Development 2

EWCHEC Location 1600 Innovation Blvd. Hutto, Texas 78634 Directions 3

Elementary PD August 13th Early Childhood Session Pyramid Model Date: August 13th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: EWCHEC Room: 219 Subject: Behavior Development Grade Level: PK, PPCD, HHH, Little Hippos & Paras Description: The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development. Do you ever see challenging behaviors in your classroom? Many young children engage in challenging behavior in the course of early development. The majority of these children respond to developmentally appropriate management techniques, but some will need more. Goal/Outcome: This workshop will cover a variety of strategies and interventions using positive behavior intervention supports to decrease undesirable behaviors and increase desirable behaviors. Facilitator: Maryteresa Tracy, Region 13 Register: Pyramid Model Registration All PK, ECSE, HHH and Little Hippo Teachers and Paras 4

Elementary PD August 13th K-2nd Sessions Introduction to HMH Interactive Read Alouds Date: August 13th Date: August 13th Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Time: 12:30 AM - 4:00 PM Location: EWCHEC Location: EWCHEC Dining Hall Room: K #206, 1st #207, 2nd #208 Subject: Reading Subject: Reading Grade Level: K-2nd Grade Level: K-2nd Description: The workshop will Description: This is a mandatory demonstrate how to conduct an training for all K-2nd teachers for the interactive read aloud. An interactive new Houghton Mifflin Harcourt reading read aloud is when the teacher orally adoption. reads a purposefully-selected book to the class, while asking corresponding, Goal/Outcome: Demonstrate how to thought-provoking discussion questions use new ELAR adoption materials throughout the reading of the book. Facilitator: TBD Goal/Outcome: Teachers will be able to plan and conduct an interactive read Register: Introduction to HMH aloud planting key vocabulary and Registration (Mandatory for all K-2nd targeted questions. teachers) Facilitator: Leticia Grimaldo Register: Interactive Read Alouds Registration (Mandatory for all K-2nd teachers) 5

Elementary PD August 13th 3rd - 5th Reading Sessions Interactive Read Alouds Introduction to HMH Date: August 13th Date: August 13th Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Location: EWCHEC, Dining Hall Location: EWCHEC Subject: Reading Room: 3rd #206, 4th #207, 5th #208 Grade Level: 3rd - 5th Subject: Reading Grade Level: 3rd-5th Description: The workshop will demonstrate how to conduct an Description: This is a mandatory interactive read aloud. An interactive training for all 3rd - 5th reading teachers read aloud is when the teacher orally for the new Houghton Mifflin Harcourt reads a purposefully-selected book to the reading adoption. class, while asking corresponding, thought-provoking discussion questions Goal/Outcome: Demonstrate how to throughout the reading of the book. use new SLAR/ELAR adoption materials Goal/Outcome: Teachers will be able to Facilitator: TBD plan and conduct an interactive read aloud planting key vocabulary and Register: Introduction to HMH targeted questions. Registration (Mandatory for all 3rd-5th reading teachers) Facilitator: Leticia Grimaldo Register: Interactive Read Alouds Registration (Mandatory for all 3rd-5th Reading teachers) 6

Elementary PD August 13th Math and Science Sessions Balanced Numeracy Science Facilitated Planning Date: August 13th Date: August 13th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: EWCHEC Room: 214 Location: EWCHEC Room: 216 Subject: Math Subject: Science Grade Level: 3rd-5th Grade Level: 5th Description: This workshop covers Description: Presenter will guide guided math instruction. teachers in mapping out science units with a focus on key standards. Teachers Goal/Outcome: Teachers will be able to will be able to integrate collaborative, utilize whole group and small group hands on activities and interactive math instruction providing journals. differentiation and targeted support. Goal/Outcome: Teachers will be able to Facilitator: Misty Pohly plan collaboratively focusing on Key TEKS. Register: Math Numeracy Registration (Mandatory for all 3rd-4th math teachers Facilitator: Cynthia Holcoolme that do not teach reading and 5th grade teachers that ONLY teach math). Register: Science Facilitated Planning Registration (Mandatory for all 5th grade Presentation Link: Resource Folder science teachers) . 7

Elementary PD August 13th Fine Arts & P.E. Sessions SpEd and the Arts Music PD Date: August 13th Date: August 13th Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: RES, Art room Location: RES Subject: Art Subject: Music Description: Fine Arts teachers will Description: SpEd training, music work the SPED department to better room assessments, centers in the music understand how to work students in our room, and Q&A for new music teachers. classroom. Register: Music PD Register: SpEd and the Arts P.E. PD Pre-K Art Planning Date: August 13th Date: August 13th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Location: NJES, GYM Location: TBD Subject: P.E. Subject: Art Description: Tim Taggart from Palos Description: Develop Pre-K lessons Sports will provide and interactive PD for and activities. all Hutto Elementary PE teachers/aides. Register: Pre-K Art Planning Goal/Outcome: Learn exciting new games! Facilitator: Tim Taggart Register: P.E. PD 8

Elementary PD August 13th FA and Solid Roots AM Sessions Functional Academics Solid Roots Refresher Date: August 13th Date: August 13th Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: HNES, Library Location: HNES, Computer Lab Grade Level: Functional Academic Grade Level: Solid Roots Teachers & Teachers & Paraprofessionals Paraprofessionals Facilitator: Karen Perez Facilitator: Mae Coffman, Emergent Tree/Jessica Beecher Register Here: Functional Academics Functional Academic Teachers & Register: Solid Roots Refresher Paraprofessionals Solid Roots Teachers & Paraprofessionals 9

Elementary PD August 13th FA and Solid Roots PM Sessions MSB Webinar Functional Academic & Solid Roots Job Alikes Date: August 13th Time: 12:30-1:30pm Date: August 13th Location: HNES, Computer Lab Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Subject: MSB Webinar Location: HNES, Computer Lab Grade Level: Functional Academic and Solid Roots Teachers & Paraprofessionals Grade Level: Functional Academic and Solid Roots Teachers & Paraprofessionals Facilitator: MSB/ Jessica Beecher & Karen Perez Facilitator: Jessica Beecher & Karen Perez Register: MSB Webinar Register Here: FA/SR Job Alikes 10

HMS Location Hutto Middle School 1005 Exchange Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Directions 11

Elementary PD August 14th EC Literacy Sessions Building Emergent Literacy Building Emergent Literacy Skills AM Skills PM Date: August 14th Date: August 14th Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: HMS, Room: D105 Location: HMS, Room:D105 Subject: Emergent Literacy Subject: Emergent Literacy Grade Level: Little Hippos, PK, PPCD, Grade Level: Little Hippos, PK, PPCD, HHH, & Paras HHH, & Paras Description: It is critical for early Description: It is critical for early childhood educators to know how childhood educators to know how emergent literacy develops in young emergent literacy develops in young children as well as be able to identify and children as well as be able to identify and use strategies to strengthen the use strategies to strengthen the foundational skills we need to become foundational skills we need to become skilled readers. skilled readers. Goal/Outcome: Two 1/2 day sessions, Goal/Outcome: Two 1/2 day sessions, (AM & PM), This workshop not only (AM & PM), This workshop not only covers these topics but will provide a covers these topics but will provide a wealth of literacy-based activities wealth of literacy-based activities educators can implement immediately educators can implement immediately into their classrooms. into their classrooms. Facilitator: Jennifer Russell and Facilitator: Jennifer Russell and Maryteresa Tracy, Region 13: Maryteresa Tracy, Region 13: Register: Building Emergent Literacy Register: Building Emergent Literacy Skills Registration (AM Group NJES, Skills Registration (PM Group KES, HNES, RES, & Little Hippos). VHES, CCES, & HES). 12

Elementary PD August 14th EC Science Sessions Linking Science and Literacy AM Linking Science and Literacy PM Date: August 14th Date: August 14th Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Location: HMS, Room: D106 Location: HMS, Room: D106 Subject: Integrating Literacy & Science Subject: Integrating Literacy & Science Grade Level: Little Hippos, PK, PPCD, Grade Level: Little Hippos, PK, PPCD, HHH, & Paras HHH, & Paras Description: Integrating science with Description: Integrating science with literacy skills is an important component literacy skills is an important component of PreK science instruction. In this of PreK science instruction. In this session, we will look at ways to build session, we will look at ways to build content background using authentic content background using authentic literature, language skills, and hands-on literature, language skills, and hands-on investigations to help young scientists investigations to help young scientists communicate their ideas and communicate their ideas and understandings of the natural world. understandings of the natural world. Goal/Outcome: Two 1/2 day sessions Goal/Outcome: Two 1/2 day sessions (AM & PM), \"Just-in-time\" trainings (AM & PM), \"Just-in-time\" trainings detailing activities for integrating literacy detailing activities for integrating literacy and science instruction using the TX and science instruction using the TX Pre-K Guidelines and our RSK! Progress Pre-K Guidelines and our RSK! Progress monitoring tool.. monitoring tool.. Facilitator: Cynthia Holcomb, Beaker & Facilitator: Cynthia Holcomb, Beaker & Book Book Register: Linking Science and Literacy Register: Linking Science and Literacy Registration (AM Group: KES, VHES, Registration (PM Group: NJES, HNES, CCES, & HES). RES, & Little Hippos). 13

Elementary PD August 14th K-3rd ELA/SLA Sessions Region 13 - ELA/SLA TEKS Roll Out Region 13 - ELA/SLA TEKS Roll Out K -3rd 4th-5th Date: August 14th Date: August 14th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: HMS, Cafeteria Location: HMS, Library Subject: Reading Subject: Reading Grade Level: K-3rd Grade Level: 4th-5th Description: This workshop is an Description: This workshop is an introduction to the newly revised introduction to the newly revised SLAR/ELAR TEKS. Participants will look SLAR/ELAR TEKS. Participants will look at the organization of the strands and the at the organization of the strands and the grouping of the knowledge and skills grouping of the knowledge and skills statements and student expectations. statements and student expectations. Participants will be able to focus on the Participants will be able to focus on the grade level they teach through grade level they teach through collaborative activities to get a deeper collaborative activities to get a deeper look at the TEKS. The implications for look at the TEKS. The implications for instruction will also be discussed. instruction will also be discussed. Goal/Outcome: Familiarize educators Goal/Outcome: Familiarize educators with the new ELAR TEKs. with the new ELAR TEKs. Facilitator: TBD Facilitator: TBD Register: ELA/SLA New TEKS Roll Out Register: ELA/SLA New TEKS Roll Out K - 3 Registration 4th-5th Registration 14

Elementary PD August 14th Math & Science Sessions Balanced Numeracy Part 2 Engineering Is Elementary Date: August 14th Date: August 14th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00PM Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00PM Location: HMS, Room:D110 Location: HMS, Room:D119 Subject: Math Subject: Science Grade Level: 3rd - 5th Grade Level: 4th & 5th Description: This workshop covers Description: Introduction to guided math instruction. Engineering is Elementary STEM curriculum. Goal/Outcome: Teachers will be able to utilize whole group and small group Goal/Outcome: Familiarize educators math instruction providing with EIE’s STEM curriculum. differentiation and targeted support. Facilitator: Angela Campana and Facilitator: Misty Pohly Rebecca Bells Register: Math Numeracy Registration Register: EIE Registration (Mandatory Part 2 (Mandatory for all 3rd-4th math for science teachers that do not teach teachers that do not teach reading and ELA/SLA). 5th grade math teachers that only teach math. 15

Elementary PD August 14th SpEd & Dyslexia Sessions Goal Book & Elementary SpEd Dyslexia Department Meeting Date: August 14th Date: August 14th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00PM Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00PM Location: HMS, Room:D147 Location: HMS, Room: D108 Subject: Dyslexia Grade Level: Elementary SpEd Grade Level: All Levels Facilitator: Goal Book and Dr. Koerth Description: Dyslexia team planning Description: First half will be a Goal Book training, and second half will be a Dyslexia Team planning for Dyslexia department meeting. Simulation and Upcoming School Year. ELEMENTARY Register: Register: Dyslexia Team Meeting Goalbook/Department: SpEd ELEMENTARY 16

Elementary PD August 14th Fine Arts & P.E. Sessions Music PD P.E. PD Date: August 14th Date: August 14th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: RES & HMS Room: D148 Location: RES, Science Lab Subject: Music Subject: P.E. Description: Focus songs review and Description: P.E. Training with games, folk lessons, and honor choir. consultant Register: Music PD Facilitators: Amy Kines & Chris Day Art Team Meeting Register: P.E. PD Date: August 14th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: RES Subject: Music Description: Review the curriculum, discuss best practices, and other topics. Register: Art Team Meeting 17



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