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Wednesday, August 28
 

2:00pm PDT

Boost Behavior Strategies AND Center Management
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Heritage School, Room 308
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Looking for classroom strategies to reinforce positive behavior in your early childhood classroom? Look no further! Boost Behavior Strategies offers additional Tier 1 tools for your toolkit. How can 8-12 centers possibly help improve language, decrease behavior concerns, and increase engagement? Come to this session to find out! In addition to learning the WHY, you will also learn HOW to get started and WHAT helpful tips and tricks would be useful to know
Speakers
avatar for Tahnee Maness

Tahnee Maness

Literature Integration Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Heritage School, Room 308
  Early Childhood   Management   Routines

2:00pm PDT

Marching Percussion 101 LIMITED
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Band Room
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Learn the correct way to fit students with a harness , wrapping sticks , and tuning marching percussion
Speakers
TJ

Trevor Jarrett

Music Teacher, Tulare City School District
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Band Room 540 N. Cherry St.
  Electives

2:00pm PDT

CPR FILLING
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Cafeteria
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This session appears to be full, but if you preregistered via OMS link, this will be added to your schedule by District Office staff.
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Cafeteria 540 N. Cherry
  Health

2:00pm PDT

Using Note-taking as a Catalyst for Increased Learning and Achievement FILLING
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Los Tules Room 208
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Whether you are new to the idea of using focused note-taking with your students or have been using this highly effective strategy, you will come away with the what, why, and how of the best practices of using this strategy with your students. See how you can increase your students' knowledge and engagement in the lesson through the use of note-taking.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Ross

Colleen Ross

AVID / New Teacher Support Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Los Tules Room 208 801 W. Gail Ave.
  Language Arts   Science   Social Studies   Math   Electives

2:00pm PDT

Igniting Student Passion LIMITED
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Los Tules Room 204
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Transforming student apathy into student engagement through culture of care. In this dynamic workshop, educators will explore strategies to transform student apathy into genuine engagement by creating a nurturing and supportive classroom environment. Participants will learn how to empower students through meanigful relationships, tailored and interactive learning experiences . Teachers will be equipped to inspire curiosity and a love for learning, ensurong that every child feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential .
Speakers
JL

Jamaine Leverett

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Los Tules Room 204 801 W. Gail Ave.
  Management   Routines   SEL

2:00pm PDT

Get More Thinkin’ Going On - Session 1 of 2 (Dec 18 also required) FULL
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry, Room 206
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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 #1. Plan on joining us again on December 19th. Book and Wipe Board sets provided to participants.
Speakers
avatar for Ginger Miller

Ginger Miller

Math Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry, Room 206 540 N. Cherry St.
  Math   Collaboration   Student Engagement

2:00pm PDT

Number Talks Math Routine - Session 1 of 2 (Feb 26 also required) LIMITED
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Garden School, Room 504
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I'm excited to invite you to an engaging and transformative math session focused on Number Talks! Number Talks are a powerful and dynamic way to enhance students' mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. By participating in this session, you'll discover how to (1) Foster deeper mathematical understanding and communication in your classroom, (2) Encourage students to explore and articulate their thinking, and (3) Develop strategies to build a supportive and interactive math community. This session will offer practical techniques, collaborative opportunities, and actionable insights that you can immediately implement with your students. Whether you're new to Number Talks or looking to refine your approach, this session is designed to provide valuable strategies for all. Materials will be provided.
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Speakers
avatar for Kim Schoenau

Kim Schoenau

K-3 Math/Technology Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Garden School, Room 504 640 E Pleasant Ave
  Math   Routines   Student Discourse

2:00pm PDT

ALL K Teachers - 95 Pocket PA Training FILLING
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Garden Lounge
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ATTN: ALL Kindergarten Teachers - 95% Group updated their Phoneme Awareness (PA) instruction. The exciting news is that you now have PA (95 Pocket PA) materials to use during your CORE Instruction that are different from the materials you use in Intervention. There is a prerequisite training all Kindergarten teachers need to complete prior to receiving your 95 Pocket PA materials. Please register for this event. At the completion of this training you will receive your new PA CORE materials.
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Mullowney

Debbie Mullowney

ELA Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Garden Lounge 640 E. Pleasant Ave.
  Phoneme Awareness

2:00pm PDT

Integrating Twig Science FULL
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak, Room 101
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Take a deeper dive into the Twig Science Curriculum (highlights, timesavers, etc) while learning different ways to integrate Twig Science into your day and a time to ask your questions while exploring the Twig Science curriculum. This same session will be offered once more in December.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Sperling

Christine Sperling

Science Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak, Room 101 980 N Laspina St.
  Science   Integration

2:00pm PDT

Building Stronger Educational Ecosytems FILLING
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Cafeteria
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Explore the importance of building great community ecosystems centered around education. Fostering community involvement
Speakers
avatar for Ira Porchia

Ira Porchia

Superintendent, Tulare City School District
avatar for Shantall Porchia

Shantall Porchia

Program Manager, Migrant Education Program, Region VIII, Tulare County Office of Education
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Cafeteria 980 N. Laspina
  SEL

2:00pm PDT

Is it Poverty or is it Neglect? FILLING
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Room 213
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Equipping teachers to understand the shift in culture and practice in how we work to support families
Speakers
BW

Beth Wilshire

Interim Executive Director, Child Abuse Prevention Council
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Room 213 540 N. Cherry St.
  SEL
 
Wednesday, September 25
 

2:00pm PDT

CPR-MUST preregister via OMS link through Health Services FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Cafeteria
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Please report for this event at the time you signed up for in OMS-times will vary.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Cafeteria 540 N. Cherry
  Health

2:15pm PDT

95 PAIR - Phonemic Awareness Intervention Resource Training FILLING
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Alpine Vista Cafeteria
For ALL K- 1 teachers who have not completed, or are not going to complete the 95PAIR Online Course.  Learn how to implement our new phoneme awareness intervention materials. Please bring a device and your Teacher Edition.
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Mullowney

Debbie Mullowney

ELA Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Alpine Vista Cafeteria 2975 E. Alpine Ave

2:15pm PDT

Navigating Success: Paving the Way for Newcomers LIMITED
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Room 205
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Need help acclimating your Newcomers to the classroom environment? This session will provide you with a list of ideas and essentials to do just that! This session will be repeated in the Spring.
Speakers
avatar for Leah Sanchez

Leah Sanchez

Coordinator (Bilingual), Tulare City School District
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Room 205 540 N. Cherry St.
  ELD

2:15pm PDT

Visual Art FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry room 301
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This session is designed for current Art VAPA teachers.  Presentation points will include: Reviewing the Visual Arts Content Standards, Exploring the Art of Education Curriculum, Collaborating goals and visions regarding the progression of the Visual Arts Education (TK-8th grade), lesson sharing amongst the designated VAPA groups and discussing dates of upcoming District Art Shows.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry room 301
  Electives   Art

2:15pm PDT

Igniting Student Passion LIMITED
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mulcahy Cafeteria
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Igniting Student Passion: Transforming student apathy into student engagement through culture of care. In this dynamic workshop, educators will explore strategies to transform student apathy into genuine engagement by creating a nueturing and supportive classroom environment. Participants will learn how to empower students through meanigful relationships, tailored and interactive learning experiences . Teachers will be equipped to inspire curiosity and a love for learning, ensurong that every child feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential .
Speakers
JL

Jamaine Leverett

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mulcahy Cafeteria
  Management   Routines   SEL

2:15pm PDT

Enhancing Adaptive PE Strategies for Middle School and Roving PE Teachers LIMITED
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Room 206
Become better equipped in Adaptive PE strategies for our students
Speakers
JF

Jake Fletcher

TCOE Adapted PE Instructor
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Room 206 980 N.Laspina
  Physical Education

2:15pm PDT

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Supporting Families and Shifting Practices FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Room 213
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Equipping teachers to understand the shift in culture and practice in how we work to support families
Speakers
BW

Beth Wilshire

Interim Executive Director, Child Abuse Prevention Council
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Room 213 540 N. Cherry St.
  SEL

2:15pm PDT

Identifying and Supporting Student Trauma: Strategies for Educators LIMITED
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Cafeteria
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Learn to identify trauma in your students and learn the strategies to support students experiencing trauma
Speakers
DA

Delia Aguilar

Asst. Clinical Director LCSW#25808, Hope Horizon
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Cafeteria 980 N. Laspina
  SEL

2:15pm PDT

Super Support Squad FILLING
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Alpine Vista, Room 406
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Join our Super Support Squad training to master the art of fostering positive mindsets and strong relationships with children who have behavioral needs. Learn how to correct behavior while maintaining rapport, implement effective routines and reinforcement, promote student independence, and use data-driven strategies to address and prevent challenging behaviors.
Speakers
MZ

Michelle Zavaleta

Director (Special Education & Psychological Services), Tulare City School District
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Alpine Vista, Room 406 2974 Alpine Ave.
  Special Education

2:15pm PDT

Expository Writing for Grades 4-8: Basics, Strategies, and Integration Workshop FILLING
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Kohn, Room 501
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For 4th-8th grade teachers;  If you have never been trained on how to teach Expository/Informative writing using Step Up To Writing , or if it has been awhile and you need a refresher, this workshop is for you. We will cover the very basics of Expository/Informative Writing (I Chart, Colors, Topic Sentences, Transitions, Big Ideas, Elaborating, and Conclusions.) We will also explore some of the little known strategies yet to be discovered in the SUTW binder as well as how to integrate this process with any curricular area; especially Science and Social Studies.
Speakers
avatar for Trish Flores

Trish Flores

ELD/Literacy Integration Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Kohn, Room 501 500 S Laspina St, Tulare, CA 93274
  Writing   Science   Social Studies
 
Wednesday, October 30
 

2:00pm PDT

Empowering Safety: ALICE Training for Crisis Preparedness FILLING
Wednesday October 30, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Your own school site
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ALICE Training
Speakers
VP
Wednesday October 30, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Your own school site
  Safety
 
Wednesday, December 18
 

2:15pm PST

Whole Class Activities with Student Library Books
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Los Tules Room 208
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4th-8th grade teachers will engage in a few activities you can use with your whole class using each students' library book to increase comprehension and reading. PLEASE BRING A COPY OF A BOOK YOU ARE CURRENTLY READING OR TEACHING WITH YOU TO THIS SESSION.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Ross

Colleen Ross

AVID / New Teacher Support Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Los Tules Room 208 801 W. Gail Ave.
  Language Arts

2:15pm PST

Get More Thinkin’ Going On Grades 4 to 8 - Session 2 of 2 (Cohort #1 ) FULL
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Heritage, Room 403
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This is session #2 of 2 for our Building Thinking Classrooms book study. We will continue using Peter Liljedahl’s book to guide us in engaging 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.
Speakers
avatar for Ginger Miller

Ginger Miller

Math Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Heritage, Room 403 895 W Gail Avenue
  Math   Collaboration   Student Engagement

2:15pm PST

Integrating Twig Science (2nd offering- same as the Aug TWIG session) LIMITED
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Live Oak, Room 101
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Take a deeper dive into the Twig Science Curriculum (highlights, timesavers, etc) while learning different ways to integrate Twig Science into your day and a time to ask your questions while exploring the Twig Science curriculum. This is the same session that was offered in August.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Sperling

Christine Sperling

Science Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Live Oak, Room 101 980 N Laspina St.
  Science   Integration

2:15pm PST

Make it with Martha: 3D Printing in the Classroom LIMITED
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Los Tules, Room 101
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This session is for beginners interested in learning about 3D modeling and 3D printing in the classroom. It's not as scary as you might think! Participants will learn 3D modeling basics using TinkerCAD, and see the process from 3D model to 3D-printed items.
Speakers
avatar for Martha Thomas

Martha Thomas

Coordinator, Technology Services, Tulare, California
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Los Tules, Room 101 801 W Gail Ave, Tulare, CA 93274, USA
  Technology

2:15pm PST

Expository/Informative Writing 101 Using Step Up to Writing (STUW) Materials LIMITED
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Kohn, Room 501
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If you have never been trained on how to teach Expository/Informative writing using SUTW, or if it has been awhile and you need a refresher, this workshop is for you. We will cover the very basics of Expository/Informative Writing (I Chart, Colors, Topic Sentences, Transitions, Big Ideas, Elaborating, and Conclusions.) We will discuss how to integrate this process with any curricular area; especially Science and Social Studies.
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Mullowney

Debbie Mullowney

ELA Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Kohn, Room 501 500 S Laspina St, Tulare, CA 93274
  Writing   Integration
 
Wednesday, February 26
 

2:15pm PST

"From Blah to Brilliant! Mastering Language Functions" FULL
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Cherry Room 205
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!
Speakers
avatar for Trish Flores

Trish Flores

ELD/Literacy Integration Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Cherry Room 205
  Cross-curricular

2:15pm PST

Number Talks Math Routines - Session 2 of 2 FULL
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Garden Room 504
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.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Schoenau

Kim Schoenau

K-3 Math/Technology Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Garden Room 504 640 E Pleasant Ave
  Math

2:15pm PST

Building Thinking Classrooms - Session 1 of 2 (April 30 also required) LIMITED
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Garden Room 103
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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.
Speakers
avatar for Ginger Miller

Ginger Miller

Math Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Garden Room 103 640 E Pleasant Ave
  Math   Collaboration   Student Engagement

2:15pm PST

I Need More Time! Fitting in Social Studies When the Schedule is Full FILLING
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Live Oak Room 205
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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.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Mello

Jen Mello

Literacy Integration / Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Live Oak Room 205 980 N. Laspina, Tulare, CA 93274
  Social Studies   Integration

2:15pm PST

Go Mobile! Best Practices for using iPads with your ViewSonic ViewBoard FILLING
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Live Oak, Room 405
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.

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Speakers
avatar for Martha Thomas

Martha Thomas

Coordinator, Technology Services, Tulare, California
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Live Oak, Room 405 980 N. Laspina, Tulare, CA 93274
  Technology
 
Wednesday, April 30
 

2:15pm PDT

Art Teachers LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Room 306
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Art demo- Printmaking using Gel Plates
Speakers
avatar for April Brooks

April Brooks

Elementary VAPA Teacher, Tulare City School District
April has 22 years of teaching experience with Tulare City Schools, 9 in 6th grade, 6 in 7th/8th grade Art, Leadership and Yearbook, and 7 as the 5th grade roving art teacher for City Schools. She is currently teaching Visual Arts as part of the 6th Grade VAPA Team. April has a BA... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Ave. Room 306 540 N. Cherry

2:15pm PDT

It's Not JUST Play! FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Heritage, Room 308
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Take a peek into “The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education” (CDE 2021) and learn how to implement best practices into your early childhood classroom. Learn more about the Play-Based Learning Continuum and look at concrete examples (and lesson plans) that will help you set up dramatic play in your classroom (connected to standards).
Speakers
avatar for Tahnee Maness

Tahnee Maness

Literature Integration Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Heritage, Room 308 895 W Gail
  Early Childhood

2:15pm PDT

Cracking the Code: Unlocking the Mystery of Decoding with the Six Syllable Types in Grades 4-6 LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Kohn Room 501
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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!
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Mullowney

Debbie Mullowney

ELA Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Kohn Room 501
  ELA

2:15pm PDT

Middle School ELA Honors Teachers LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Room 105
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Finalizing what we teach in an Honors class and expectations for students and staff
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Portillo

Debbie Portillo

Director, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry Room 105
  ELA   Collaboration

2:15pm PDT

From Blah to Brilliant! Mastering Language Functions FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry, Room 205
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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!
Speakers
avatar for Trish Flores

Trish Flores

ELD/Literacy Integration Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cherry, Room 205 540 North Cherry
  ELD

2:15pm PDT

Middle School Math Teachers LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak room 301
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Speakers
avatar for Kerry Cardoza

Kerry Cardoza

Math Teacher, Live Oak
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak room 301
  Math

2:15pm PDT

How can you use the Spark to Ignite Conceptual Understanding in your Math Lessons? FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Garden, Room 504
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Are you tired of students forgetting what you just taught them in the prior day's lesson? Do you wonder what the missing piece is to students understanding the concepts they’ve learned? Then this session is for YOU! Join me for an exploration of how to effectively build deep conceptual understanding in your math lesson. We'll move beyond 'filling in the workbook' and explore strategies that empower students to truly grasp mathematical ideas, leading to more confident and successful learners. Unlock the Power of the "Spark": Discover how to strategically leverage the often-overlooked "Spark" section of your math lesson to ignite curiosity, activate prior knowledge, and set the stage for meaningful learning. We'll explore how to make this crucial part of your lesson a powerful tool for building conceptual foundations.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Schoenau

Kim Schoenau

K-3 Math/Technology Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Garden, Room 504 640 E Pleasant Ave
  Math Instruction

2:15pm PDT

Building Thinking Classrooms - Session 2 of 2 (Feb 26th also required) FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Garden, Room 103
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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. Come prepared to discuss how you have implemented our first session in February.
Speakers
avatar for Ginger Miller

Ginger Miller

Math Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Garden, Room 103 640 E. Pleasant Ave.
  Math   Collaboration   Student Engagement

2:15pm PDT

Intonation in Orchestra -All Middle School Band Teachers LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Alpine Vista Band Room
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Bring a string instrument with you ~ Intonation in the Orchestra
Speakers
JF
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Alpine Vista Band Room
  Music

2:15pm PDT

Middle School PE LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak room 305
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Ending the year strong in PE class!
Speakers
GH

Gabe Hinojos

Curriculum Specialist (ELO-P/PE & Athletics), Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak room 305
  Physical Education

2:15pm PDT

Thriving in Education Without Burning Out FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Cafeteria
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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.
Speakers
JL

Jamaine Leverett

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Cafeteria 980 N. Laspina
  SEL

2:15pm PDT

Honeycomb of Ideas: Cultivating Connections with Hexagonal Thinking LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Room 205
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Ready to cultivate a classroom buzzing with interconnected ideas? This engaging professional learning session dives into Hexagonal Thinking, a dynamic strategy that uses the power of six-sided shapes to help learners forge meaningful connections between concepts. Just like the intricate structure of a honeycomb, Hexagonal Thinking provides a visual and collaborative framework for exploring relationships, sparking rich discussions, and achieving deeper understanding. Discover practical techniques to implement this versatile tool across subjects and grade levels, and leave equipped to transform your students into active architects of their own learning.

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Speakers
avatar for Jen Mello

Jen Mello

Literacy Integration / Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak Room 205 980 N. Laspina, Tulare, CA 93274
  Student Discourse

2:15pm PDT

Two Heads (or More!) Are Better Than One: Collaborative Classrooms LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Los Tules 208
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Let's give students opportunities speak and think!  How can we use more collaborative structures to have more student talk and less teacher talk?
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Ross

Colleen Ross

AVID / New Teacher Support Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Los Tules 208
  Student Engagement

2:15pm PDT

Ctrl+Shift+Design: Mastering TinkerCAD for Meaningful Projects LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mulcahy, Room 501
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This can be a continuation for those who attended the 3D printing session in December, but beginners are welcome to join as well! Together, we'll practice working with 3D modeling concepts in TinkerCAD and develop a plan for standards-based projects for students.

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Martha Thomas

Coordinator, Technology Services, Tulare, California
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mulcahy, Room 501
  Technology
 
Wednesday, May 28
 

1:30pm PDT

Middle School Science teachers LIMITED
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Los Tules, Room 104
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TWIG science reps will be on site from 1:30-4:30 to provide training for the Science Pilot. LT,LO,CH will receive all materials while MU and AV will receive printed TE's and Online access. All are welcome to attend the training. 
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Michele Hulsey

Administrator, Funded Programs and Compliance, Tulare City School District
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Los Tules, Room 104
  Science

2:15pm PDT

Middle School ELA teachers
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Los Tules, Room 201
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Eva Rasmussen

Language Arts Teacher, Los Tules
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Los Tules, Room 201
  Language Arts

2:15pm PDT

Middle School Math teachers
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak, Room 301
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Kerry Cardoza

Math Teacher, Live Oak
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Oak, Room 301
  Math
 
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