Expanding the Gizmos Experience helps develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate Gizmos into the curriculum, and effective uses of whole group and small group instruction. Learn how to get the most from the Gizmo Lesson Materials by making these intentional instructional decisions. Here is an Expanding the Gizmo Experiences background information that you can preview before the training. You will need an active Gizmos account to participate in this training. If you have any questions or need help with your account please email csperling@tcsdk8.org.
Bring joyful learning to life through the power of Seesaw's Learning Experience Platform! Teachers will explore Seesaw's unique and creative multimodal tools that empower students throughout the learning process.
Mia is an instructional partner at Seesaw. Prior to joining the Seesaw team, Mia taught Kindergarten in Chicago Public Schools for 10 years. In her tenure as a teacher, Mia explored innovative methods to transform teaching and learning and empower her students daily. Mia is a Google... Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST Virtual
Come learn about this highly engaging strategy that helps students develop inquiry, oral language, and debate skills while increasing their knowledge of a subject.
Whether you’re a new teacher seeking practical tools or an experienced educator looking for fresh inspiration, this session will equip you with everything you need to create a classroom where students thrive.Together, we’ll explore: *How to set up and introduce Circle Time effectively .*Activities and structures that foster communication and engagement. *Ways to adapt Circle Time for behavior management, academic goals, and diverse student needs.
Who is ready to create a visual resource that will hold students accountable for speaking academically? Join me in creating a language function wall and how to use it daily with all curriculum!
What if you could give your 4th-6th grade students a secret weapon for decoding even the toughest words? The answer lies in understanding the Six Syllable Types. Join me to learn how to crack the code to reading success!
Understanding Imagine Math's core components: Teachers will gain insights into the program's structure, content, and alignment with learning standards.
This collaborative session will provide opportunities to share best practices, explore new resources, and discuss effective approaches to enhance student learning.
Dive into a dynamic 'Number Talk' session where we'll crack the code of mental math, explore creative strategies, and build number sense through engaging discussions. Participants should have attended the August Launch PD Session #1.
Are you looking for fresh ways to engage your students in small-group math instruction? Do you sometimes struggle to meet the diverse needs within your classroom? This training will provide practical, hands-on strategies to make your small group math time more effective and enjoyable for both you and your students. We'll explore differentiated activities, targeted interventions, and assessment techniques to help every child build a strong foundation in mathematics. Join us to discover new tools and leave feeling empowered to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive!
Join our book study as we use strategies from Peter Liljedahl’s book, Building Thinking Classrooms, to engage our students with both non-curricular tasks and those from your Into Math lessons. Strategies and tools to get students active, out of their seats, and engaging in discussions about math. This is a two-part session for Cohort #2. Plan on joining us again on April 30th. Book and Wipe Board sets provided to participants.
In this session, Jamaine will explore how educators can move beyond merely surviving the demands of the profession and step into a place of fulfillment and and sustainability.Through his C.A.R.E framework, Jamaine will provide practical strategies for managing stress and prioritizing well-being while still excelling in the classroom.
Participants will explore ways to seamlessly integrate social studies into the ELA block. Please bring a charged device with you along with the current TE/Lesson plans for both Benchmark Advance and the Studies Weekly publication you are using.
In this workshop, teachers will learn how to mirror content from the iPad, as well as use the myViewBoard Companion app to interact with myViewBoard. Please come with a charged iPad to practice as we will have access to multiple ViewBoards.
