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Wednesday, August 28
 

2:00pm PDT

Boost Behavior Strategies AND Center Management FULL
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
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

2:00pm PDT

CPR FILLING
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
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

Number Talks Math Routine - Session 1 of 2 (Feb 26 also required) LIMITED
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
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.
Presentation Slides
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

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

ALL K Teachers - 95 Pocket PA Training FILLING
Wednesday August 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
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
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
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
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
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

2:00pm 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

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

2:15pm PDT

95 PAIR - Phonemic Awareness Intervention Resource Training FILLING
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
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
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
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

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Supporting Families and Shifting Practices FULL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
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
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
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
 
Wednesday, October 30
 

2:00pm PDT

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

2:00pm PST

Studies Weekly Health & Wellness Implementation
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

2:15pm PST

Addressing/Responding and Preventing Behaviors in TK/K SDC FILLING
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
This session is for SDC teachers only 
Speakers
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Lincoln Room 605
  Early Childhood

2:15pm PST

What's My Place? What's My Value?: A Math Routine to help your students excel in place value concepts throughout the year FILLING
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Are your students struggling with Number Sense and Place Value? This math routine can be used as your daily math Routine. It is a working bulletin board that uses visual models and numerals to help your students with concepts related to place value. Materials provided.
Session Resource: Google Presentation Slides
Speakers
avatar for Kim Schoenau

Kim Schoenau

K-3 Math/Technology Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Garden School, Room 504 640 E Pleasant Ave

2:15pm PST

Integrating Twig Science (2nd offering- same as the Aug TWIG session) LIMITED
Wednesday December 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
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
 
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
 

2:15pm PST

Fostering Joyful Learning Experiences with Seesaw
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

2:15pm PST

Philosophical Chairs FULL
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Come learn about this highly engaging strategy that helps students develop inquiry, oral language, and debate skills while increasing their knowledge of a subject.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Ross

Colleen Ross

AVID / New Teacher Support Curriculum Specialist, Tulare City School District
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Los Tules 208

2:15pm PST

"From Blah to Brilliant! Mastering Language Functions" FULL
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
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
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

Addressing/Responding and Preventing Behaviors in TK/K FILLING
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
This session will equip TK/K teachers with practical strategies for understanding and addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom.
Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Cherry Cafeteria
  SEL

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
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
 
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

It's Not JUST Play! FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
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

From Blah to Brilliant! Mastering Language Functions FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
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

How can you use the Spark to Ignite Conceptual Understanding in your Math Lessons? FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
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

Thriving in Education Without Burning Out FULL
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
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
 


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