Archive: Professional Development

Facilitating the Transition Between Early Childhood and Kindergarten

This workshop will continue the discussion about developmentally appropriate practices and high expectations that started at October's "Bridging the Gap Between Pre-K and Kindergarten." We will hear from DeKalb County kindergarten teachers and have the opportunity for open discussion about current challenges faced in regard to transitioning to kindergarten and ...read more

Motivating Reluctant Learners (Grades 6-8) CANCELLED

Reluctant learners need to be both challenged and supported if they are to develop the self-efficacy they need to take risks and succeed. Educators will understand that motivating our most reluctant learners means that we have to lead with our heart over head. We will discuss five strategies around questioning, ...read more

Help Students Make Learning Relevant with Games and Stories

Utilizing motivation research, teachers will learn how to employ the socially engaging qualities of stories and games as a means for improving student engagement and motivation. Facilitated by Miriam Ojaghi, DeKalb ROE SEL Consultant

Let’s Get Google Certified! Exam Prep Workshop Level 1

The Level 1 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam. Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. This workshop is designed for teachers that have a solid base of implementing ...read more

Student Behavioral Threat Assessment AA#990-CLASS FULL

The purpose of this one-day seminar is to provide increased understanding of the framework and application of student behavioral threat assessment in elementary and secondary schools. The training materials provide in-depth information, model policies and sample operational guidelines, protocols for law enforcement interviews of students at school, threat assessment team ...read more

Substitute Teacher Workshop Day 2 (must attend Day 1 and Day 2)

This workshop is an opportunity for ANY substitute teachers in DeKalb County to obtain valuable professional development. The workshop also qualifies as the required training for the new "Short Term Substitute Teaching License." You MUST attend both sessions on 11/12 and 11/13 and you must register for BOTH. Registration payment is ...read more

Substitute Teacher Workshop Day 1 (must attend Day 1 and Day 2)

This workshop is an opportunity for ANY substitute teachers in DeKalb County to obtain valuable professional development. The workshop also qualifies as the required training for the "Short Term Substitute Teaching License." You MUST attend both sessions on 11/12 and 11/13 and you must register for BOTH. Registration payment is attached ...read more

Principal/Teacher Evaluator Retraining: Student Growth (Academy #3000,3001, or 3002)

Administrator Academy: This is the one required student growth retraining course for principal and teacher evaluators who are renewing their designations required to evaluate staff. Evaluators will be required to participate in a pre-session webinar that will review Part 50 Administrative Rules as they relate to student growth. Participants will ...read more

Ignite Creativity in the Classroom with Google CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED

CANCELLED: WILL BE RESCHEDULED Unlock the creative potential of the Chromebook and move beyond using the device for only word processing, productivity, and organization. The session will explore the creative potential of the Chromebook and give your students the ability to craft amazing multimedia masterpieces. Participants will explore various apps, web ...read more

Bridging the Gap Between PreK and Kindergarten

How can we maintain the developmentally appropriate best practices in our Pre-K classrooms while ensuring our students are prepared for the rigor and expectations of Kindergarten? This workshop will help you bridge the gap, and provide an understanding of the expectations of Kindergarten for your learners. Facilitated by Maddi Bodine from ...read more