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Wednesday, August 28
 

2:00pm PDT

Formative 101 for Teachers
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Join Formative Professional Development Trainer, Annie Simon, to learn how you can get started using Formative in your classroom for assessing student learning. Learn the different question types, navigate the item bank, and more!

Link to presentation agenda
Speakers
avatar for Jen Mello

Jen Mello

Literacy Integration / Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
avatar for Annie Simon

Annie Simon

Professional Learning Manager, Newsela
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  Assessment  Technology

2:00pm PDT

Intro to ViewSonic FULL
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
This session is intended for those new to Viewsonic, such as new teachers, and those returning to the classroom. Learn touch panel basics, play with myViewBoard tools and backgrounds, and how to import and annotate your content. This is a virtual session featuring ViewSonic Professional Development Trainer, Tawnie Black. Link to Zoom

ViewSonic Training Center
Speakers
avatar for Martha Thomas

Martha Thomas

Coordinator, Technology Services, Tulare, California
avatar for Daniel Sharpe

Daniel Sharpe

PD Trainer, ViewSonic
Dan Sharpe is a Senior Professional Development Trainer for ViewSonic.
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  New to the Classroom  Technology

2:00pm PDT

Getting Started with Adobe Express FULL
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discover how to empower your students to meaningfully create and share their thinking. In this hands-on session, you will learn what’s possible with Adobe Express, create something meaningful that you can use with your students, and get guided activities to use in your classroom immediately. Click here to register 
Speakers
avatar for Cate Tolani

Cate Tolani

K-16 Educational Leader, Tolani Learning
Since 2002, Cate Tolnai has served educators as they integrate technology-rich, future-ready experiences in all learning environments. She spent ten years teaching in K-12 classrooms and has supported educators at the district, county, and state levels since 2012. Her areas of concentration... Read More →
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  Technology  Art  Creativity  Electives
 
Wednesday, September 25
 

2:00pm PDT

Self-Paced Session: Formative Fundamentals for Teachers FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Complete the Teach with Formative course for Teachers course and provide proof of completion here.

In this course, we'll show you how to get started with Formative, and how you can use it in under a day of prep in your classrooms. Get a strong foundation on platform navigation, creating and assigning Formatives, as well as use cases to make your learning content digital ready for your students.
Speakers
avatar for Martha Thomas

Martha Thomas

Coordinator, Technology Services, Tulare, California
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Your own school site
  Assessment

2:00pm PDT

Formative 101 for Social Studies and Science Teachers FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
This session is for Middle School Science and Social Studies teachers to learn how to use Formative to administer the upcoming benchmark assessments in November. *Required for all Middle School Science and Social Studies teachers.

Agenda
Zoom Link
Speakers
avatar for Jen Mello

Jen Mello

Literacy Integration / Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
avatar for Christine Sperling

Christine Sperling

Science Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
avatar for Annie Simon

Annie Simon

Professional Learning Manager, Newsela
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual

2:00pm PDT

Let's Look into Language FILLING
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
When it comes to early childhood, talk is NOT cheap! Learn more about the importance of building oral language in your classroom through quick and easy, play based strategies. Discuss resources for classroom and home use (including a parent component set up homework style)

Click HERE to watch the screencast video.

Click HERE to access the slides.
Speakers
avatar for Tahnee Maness

Tahnee Maness

Literature Integration Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual

2:00pm PDT

Studies Weekly Health & Wellness Implementation LIMITED
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Looking to improve your planning and implementation of Health & Wellness lessons?  Join Rob Vicario from Studies Weekly to learn how to improve your proficiency in navigating the SWO 3.0 platform and how to better utilize the teaching and learning resources for both print and online materials to support students' literacy development.  This session is open to all K-6 teachers who use Studies Weekly Health & Wellness curriculum.  New teachers and those new to the curriculum are encouraged to attend.  This session will be offered again in December.

  • Zoom Link
  • Meeting ID: 872 2610 2305
  • Passcode: 434182

Speakers
JL

Jennifer Lawrence

MTSS Teacher, Kohn
avatar for Rob Vicario

Rob Vicario

Regional Professional Development Coordinator, Studies Weekly
After serving as a middle school teacher in the Santa Ana USD for 15 years, Rob became the Literacy Coordinator and then Co-director for the University of California, Irvine History Project. He later served as a site administrator prior to moving onto the Orange County Department... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  SEL

2:00pm PDT

Getting to know myViewBoard - Making Learning Interactive! FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Learn how you can do more with your myViewBoard software. Importing content, working with images, video, and text, handwriting recognition, Microsoft Immersive Reader, math/presentation tools.
Speakers
avatar for Martha Thomas

Martha Thomas

Coordinator, Technology Services, Tulare, California
avatar for Tawnie Black

Tawnie Black

Tech Trainer & English Professor, ViewSonic
I am a tech trainer with 20+ years of classroom teaching experience, mainly with middle and high school students, but briefly with elementary and college as well. Though English is my background, I have spent the past 5 years becoming savvy to technology in order to help mitigate... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  Technology

2:00pm PDT

Bringing Creative Thinking to Life with Adobe Express Gen AI Tools FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discover how to enrich student learning by using the generative AI tools in Adobe Express to enhance any topic and get students to show their thinking creatively. In this session, you will learn how to create unique graphics and characters with generative AI prompts and learn how to get students practicing AI prompt-writing, teaching career-ready skills for any subject. You’ll leave with tangible activities to engage students at the start of the school year and beyond. Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscuyurjkuEtQOiddFAelmRqXqkWjn5Hfw
Speakers
avatar for Cate Tolani

Cate Tolani

K-16 Educational Leader, Tolani Learning
Since 2002, Cate Tolnai has served educators as they integrate technology-rich, future-ready experiences in all learning environments. She spent ten years teaching in K-12 classrooms and has supported educators at the district, county, and state levels since 2012. Her areas of concentration... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  Technology  Art  Creativity  Electives

2:00pm PDT

Moby... and More! Teaching and Learning Powered by BrainPOP! FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
BrainPOP is more than just a video and a quiz! Join Robert, one of BrainPOP's Professional Learning Strategists, to learn more about the latest features!  Whether experienced with BrainPOP or newly curious about BrainPOP, this session will guide you through our just released features and benefits of using BrainPOP to make all subject area content more accessible, engaging, and effective for your students. Even if you're already familiar with BrainPOP, you will gain new strategies for movie viewing and best practices. Additionally, we will explore how BrainPOP facilitates varied assessment and provides feedback to guide instruction for diverse learners.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Sr. Professional Learning Strategist, BrainPop
Robert Miller serves as one of BrainPOP's Sr. Professional Learning Strategists, providing support to schools and districts using BrainPOP. Before joining BrainPOP, Robert taught 5th grade for 21 years in Volusia County, Florida. Robert has presented at national ed-tech conferences... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  Technology  Assessment
 
Wednesday, December 18
 

2:00pm PST

Enhancing Physical Education Assessment and Grading Practices with Technology LIMITED
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Assessment and grading Practices in Physical Education.This webinar will provide an overview of how Mike leverages technology to gather data used to determine students’ level of competency in physical skills, cognitive knowledge, personal behavior, and active participation and how this information translates into a grade. Must create a free Gopher Sport account by clicking on Video Stream.
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Virtual
  Physical Education

2:00pm PST

Gizmos - STEM Cases Studies (6-8 Science Teachers) LIMITED
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
A deeper dive into a STEM Case Studies in a modeled lesson and reflect on the role of the teacher during the experience. Become familiar with the student results heatmap and learn how to effectively monitor student progress and facilitate student learning throughout the process. Here is a quick video intro of what a Gizmos CASE Study is and what you will be diving into during 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.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Sperling

Christine Sperling

Science Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
LM

Laura Maisel

ExploreLearning Instructor
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Virtual
  Science  Integration

2:00pm PST

Reclaiming Your Purpose: How Does Your Work Sustain You? FULL
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Part 1: What is your why? Why do you do this work? Part 2: Four Tips to reclaim your purpose. What to do when your purpose gets lost in everyday life. Part 3: Is the creation of a quick and easy action plan and grounding activity. Meeting ID: 983 3507 1031 Passcode: 190392
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Virtual
  SEL

2:00pm PST

Studies Weekly Health & Wellness Implementation FULL
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Looking to improve your planning and implementation of Health & Wellness lessons? Join Rob Vicario from Studies Weekly to learn how to improve your proficiency in navigating the SWO 3.0 platform and how to better utilize the teaching and learning resources for both print and online materials to support students' literacy development. This session is open to all K-6 teachers who use Studies Weekly Health & Wellness curriculum. New teachers and those new to the curriculum are encouraged to attend. This session is a repeat from September.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Mello

Jen Mello

Literacy Integration / Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
avatar for Rob Vicario

Rob Vicario

Regional Professional Development Coordinator, Studies Weekly
After serving as a middle school teacher in the Santa Ana USD for 15 years, Rob became the Literacy Coordinator and then Co-director for the University of California, Irvine History Project. He later served as a site administrator prior to moving onto the Orange County Department... Read More →
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Virtual
  SEL

2:00pm PST

Enhance Student Presentations with Adobe Express FULL
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Help your students present any idea or story in new and creative ways using the Web Page and Presentation tools in Adobe Express. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to build simple visual webpage portfolios that give students new ways to present their understanding of a topic. You’ll also practice ways students can create simple voice-over video presentations to showcase their learning in any grade level or subject.

Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcOyuqD4iHNWWS4f9GMMgL6LNBqSUeC0n#/registration
Speakers
avatar for Cate Tolani

Cate Tolani

K-16 Educational Leader, Tolani Learning
Since 2002, Cate Tolnai has served educators as they integrate technology-rich, future-ready experiences in all learning environments. She spent ten years teaching in K-12 classrooms and has supported educators at the district, county, and state levels since 2012. Her areas of concentration... Read More →
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Virtual
  Technology

2:15pm PST

Speech Therapist PD LIMITED
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Choose one of the many options of courses through Speech Therapy PD.com that relates to your area of need as a Speech Language Therapist. Topics include a wide variety to choose from, including therapy modalities, ethical practices, special education services, awareness of various disorders, etc.
Speakers
MZ

Michelle Zavaleta

Director (Special Education & Psychological Services), Tulare City School District
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Virtual
 
Wednesday, January 29
 

2:00pm PST

Empowering Education with Gemini: Transforming Teaching and Learning Through Technology LIMITED
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore the potential of the Gemini App to transform teaching and learning. Participants will gain a deep understanding of Gemini's features and functionality, including its ability to provide personalized feedback, generate creative content, personalize & differentiate learning and facilitate collaborative learning.
Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, educators will learn how to use Gemini to:
  • Enhance engaging and interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles
  • Provide students with immediate feedback on their work, helping them to identify areas for improvement
  • Encourage creativity and critical thinking by generating unique content
  • Personalize and differentiate instruction 
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a solid foundation in using Gemini App for education and will be equipped with practical strategies to integrate it into their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Dominique

Dominique

Educational Coach, Designed for Learning
As a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, Dominique loves opportunities for global collaboration and enjoys traveling while training teachers around the world. She previously taught 4th and 6th grade for 9 years in Guadalajara, Mexico and served on the Google for Education International... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Virtual
 
Wednesday, February 26
 

2:00pm PST

Gizmos - Expanding the Gizmo Experience (6-8 Science)
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
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.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Sperling

Christine Sperling

Science Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Virtual
  Science  Integration

2:15pm PST

Fostering Joyful Learning Experiences with Seesaw FULL
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
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.
Speakers
avatar for Mia Leonard

Mia Leonard

Instructional Partner, Seesaw
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
  Technology
 
Wednesday, April 30
 

2:00pm PDT

Learning Genie - Beyond the Basics FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Come learn how Learning Genie can simplify your evidence collection and better guide your instruction! Learn how to sort through your observations by DRDP measure, where to find ratings from a previous rating period to create small groups for instruction, how to check the number of observations for each student at a glance, and more. If you are ready to expand your knowledge of Learning Genie beyond taking notes for one student and one measure at time, then this session is for you!
Speakers
avatar for Tahnee Maness

Tahnee Maness

Literature Integration Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Virtual
  Early Childhood

2:00pm PDT

How To Build Resilience in Children FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Learn more about Resiliency, Social Emotional Intelligence, and how to teach these skills in your classroom.
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  SEL

2:15pm PDT

Gizmos - Support Investigating and Critiquing Scientific Practices with Gizmos (ONLY 6th-8th Science Teachers) LIMITED
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Use the inquiry process and Gizmos to support the development of a deeper student understanding of important science concepts. Teachers become more skillful in using inquiry methods of instruction, which encourage students to ask questions, make observations, and construct reasonable explanations. 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. (ONLY 6th-8th Science Teachers)
Speakers
avatar for Christine Sperling

Christine Sperling

Science Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  Science
 
Wednesday, May 28
 

2:00pm PDT

Benchmark Advance-Get Ready Grades 2-6 LIMITED
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
You will get a virtual preview of the changes in Benchmark Advance for next year. Beginning June 1st you will have  access to your grade level digital curriculum for next year.
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  ELA

2:00pm PDT

Benchmark Advance-Get Ready Grades K-1
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
You will get a virtual preview of the changes in Benchmark Advance for next year. Beginning June 1st you will have  access to your grade level digital curriculum for next year.
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Virtual
  ELA
 


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