I wanted to let everyone know of a few upcoming Professional Development sessions available in January. If you have a school interested, you may register online, or call/email me for assistance. All connections are $75.00 per site (no maximum participant limit), and CEU’s will be created FREE of charge. As always- MVESC Teacher Tuesday sessions are free to MVESC IVDL members. Please see below for a list of topics and deadlines.
Topic: “Smart Teaching” using SMART BOARDS
Do you have a new Smart Board but haven’t had time to learn how to use it effectively? Learn the fundamentals of Smart Boards along with strategies to make your work a little easier and classroom learning more interactive and enjoyable for your students. Resources and tips will be shared for immediate use in the classroom.
Date: 1/17/2012
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm EST
Intended Audience: Teachers
Cost: $75.00 per site (CEU’s created free of charge to those who participate)
Deadline to register 1/12/2012
Topic: Understanding the Standards for the Teaching Profession (Race to the Top)
The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession were created to guide teachers as they reflect upon and improve their effectiveness throughout their careers. These standards serve as an important tool for teachers as they consider their growth and development in the profession. Attend this session to have conversations around the standards that connect with the Focus of Teaching and Learning, The Conditions for Teaching and Learning and Teaching as a profession. Learn how teachers can self-reflect on all seven standards.
Date: 1/24/2012
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm EST
Intended Audience: Admin and Teachers
Cost: $75.00 per site (CEU’s created free of charge to those who participate)
Deadline to register 1/19/2012
Topic: Get to the Core Without Choking on the Seeds- Math 6-8
What do you know about the Common Core Standards in Mathematics and the Model Curriculum to support instruction? Join us to discuss various strategies to support instruction in the classroom for grades 6-8.
Date: 1/31/2012
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm EST
Intended Audience: Math Teachers 6-8
Cost: $75.00 per site (CEU’s created free of charge to those who participate)
Deadline to register 1/26/2012
Leslie Charles
Distance Learning Coordinator
Muskingum Valley ESC
205 N 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
