1997-98 SFUSD Professional Development Calendar

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

759-2935

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Sessions will include an overview of Mathlands, some specific units, planning for the year at each grade level and the connection of math to literacy and writing.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

759-2935

TIME: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Specific requisition requirements and budget requirements will be reviewed.

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Teachers will work through curriculum units of year 3 to learn mathematics content and instructional strategies.

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Teachers study cases from math classrooms and discuss student thinking. Teachers eventually carry out their own case studies. Dialogue between elementary & Middle school teachers started.

TIME: 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm

The DMI Curriculum investigates childrens' thinking through case studies. Teachers will share and discuss how children grapple with mathematical ideas.

TIME: varies

Certified & experienced RR teachers learn strategies and methodology for conducting early intervention with groups of 5 first grade children from bottom quartile who are on waiting list for individual intervention in the Reading Recovery program.

759-2950

TIME: 8:00 - 11:30 am

Teachers must attend six CC sessions per year devoted to observation of colleagues teaching behind the one-way mirror, continue assigned reading & study, deepen insights into teaching/learning process through class attendance, receive a minimum of one teacher leader on-site-visit and one colleague visit by 2 RR teachers, and visit two other RR colleagues to observe & discuss teaching.

759-2950

Room 5

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Teachers will work through curriculum units of year 2 to learn mathematics content and instructional strategies.

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Develop and refine the mathematics workshops planned for November 17 District Professional Development Day.

759-2950

TIME: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Focuses on the basic of running on elementary school library.

TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Workshop will explore teaching strategies, rules, etiquette, and values of Disc Golf to supplement the secondary curriculum. Participates will have the opportunity to play a temporary course.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Clarita Kohen will demonstrate different approaches and techniques to teach listening, speaking, reading and writing through the textbook "Encuentros".

469-4000

TIME: 3:00

Prepare participants to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions regarding care, acting as the first link in the emergency medical system chain.

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

BTSA training and portfolio development.

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

RR Teacher Leaders

759-2935

TIME: 8:00 - 11:30 am

Teachers must attend six CC sessions per year devoted to observation of colleagues teaching behind the one-way mirror, continue assigned reading & study, deepen insights into teaching/learning process through class attendance, receive a minimum of one teacher leader on-site-visit and one colleague visit by 2 RR teachers, and visit two other RR colleagues to observe & discuss teaching.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Clarita Kohen will demonstrate different approaches and techniques to teach listening, speaking, reading and writing through the textbook "Encuentros".

469-4000

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Follow up professional development and curriculum planning meetings for Elementary Mathematics Lead Teachers.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

This sixty-hour course is designed for credentialed teachers currently in ELD/ESL and bilingual classrooms who do not hold CLAD or BCLAD certification. Presenters will provide teachers with the knowledge, strategies, and information necessary to work successfully with Second Language Learners. This course will prepare teachers to take the CLAD sections of the CLAD/BCLAD state examination.

469-4000

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

759-2935

TIME: 8:00 - 11:30 am

Teachers must attend six CC sessions per year devoted to observation of colleagues teaching behind the one-way mirror, continue assigned reading & study, deepen insights into teaching/learning process through class attendance, receive a minimum of one teacher leader on-site-visit and one colleague visit by 2 RR teachers, and visit two other RR colleagues to observe & discuss teaching.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Development of a professional growth plan portfolio.

759-2914

2550 - 25th Ave.

TIME: varies

Certified & experienced RR teachers learn strategies and methodology for conducting early intervention with groups of 5 first grade children from bottom quartile who are on waiting list for individual intervention in the Reading Recovery program.

759-2950

TIME: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Focuses on the basic of running on elementary school library.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Teachers will work through curriculum units of year 4 to learn mathematics content and instructional strategies.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

BTSA training and portfolio development.

759-2914

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

RR Teacher Leaders

759-2935

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Teachers will collaborate to build a rich resource of mathematical problems.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Overview of current SFUSD health-related policies, provide practical application of the newly adopted curriculum "Actions for Health," in the area of substance use, and time for participants to devise an action plan to share information received during the training at their school sites.

(by elem. cluster)

749-3400

TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

This workshop will share with the participants some methods on teaching Chinese primary language arts. The focus will be on how to develop students' reading strategies, positive literacy skills, transferring issues, and special attention to Chinese morphology, syntax and rhetoric.

469-4000

TIME: 2:00 pm

"Introduction to and certification in basic CPR skills"

759-2911

TIME: 4:00 - 5:15 pm

Part 1 in a series Family Geography Challenge/ Geography Awareness Week

Teachers will participate in hands on activities from the Geography Awareness Week Curriculum Guide and Family Geography Challenge, overview of both projects.

695-5691

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Teachers will collaborate to build a rich resource of mathematical problems.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

BTSA training and portfolio development.

759-2914

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

759-2935

Room 5

TIME: 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Training for BTSA Support Providers.

759-2914

TIME: 8:00 - 11:30 am

Teachers must attend six CC sessions per year devoted to observation of colleagues teaching behind the one-way mirror, continue assigned reading & study, deepen insights into teaching/learning process through class attendance, receive a minimum of one teacher leader on-site-visit and one colleague visit by 2 RR teachers, and visit two other RR colleagues to observe & discuss teaching.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Training for BTSA Support Providers.

759-2914

TIME: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Overview of current SFUSD health related policies, provide practical application of the newly adopted curriculum "Health", in the area of sexuality and time for participants to devise an action plan to share information received during the training at their school sites.

749-3400

TIME: 8:30 - 4:00 pm

Overview of current SFUSD health-related policies, provide practical application of the newly adopted curriculum "Teen Health" in the area of sexuality and time for participants to devise an action plan to share information received during the training at their school sites.

749-3400

TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

This workshop will introduce Filipino language structure. Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics will be disucussed with an exphasis on how language functins as a means of communication.

469-4000

TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

This workshop will introduce Filipino language structure. Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics will be discussed with an emphasis on how language functions as a means of communication.

469-4000

TIME: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

On-going seminar based on the California Standards of Teaching - participants will improve their understanding of the California Standards of teaching.

241-6240

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Overview of the newly adopted "Changes in You" curriculum and health policies. Participants will devise an action plan to share information received during the training at their school sites

749-3400

TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

We will share highlights from Spring CLTA Conference that focus on strategies for remaining in the target language. Teachers wil work in groups to apply strategies presented to their curriculum.

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Overview of current SFUSD health-related policies, provide practical application of the newly adopted curriculum "Actions for Health," in the area of substance use.

(by elem. cluster)

749-3400

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Teachers study cases from math classrooms and discuss student thinking. Teachers eventually carry out their own case studies. Dialogue between elementary & Middle schol teachers started.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm

The DMI Curriculum investigates childrens' thinking through case studies. Teachers will share and discuss how children grapple with mathematical ideas.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Department Chairs will meet to develop plans for 1) support classes for college preparatory course, 2) SAT preparation class/support, and 3) increase in AA or L scores.

759-2950

TIME: varies

Certified & experienced RR teachers learn strategies and methodology for conducting early interventionwith groups of 5 first grade children from bottom quartile who are on waiting list for individual intervention in the Reading Recovery program.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

On this day, participants will gather for workshops issues, youth involvement in service, and assessment of service learning.

TIME: 4:00 pm

Publlisher's rep. willl present info on newly adopted Economics textbook and supplementary materials.

TIME: 3:45 pm

Prepare participants to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions regarding care, acting as the first link in the emergency medical system chain.

759-2950

TIME: varies

Elementary Math Site Facilitators - follow up professional development and curriculum planning for Elementary Mathematics Site Facilitators.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

759-2935

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Overview of mathlands, some specific units, planning for the year at each grade level and the connection of math to literacy and writing.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Middle school mathematics: implementation of District Standards, curriculum, scope & sequences and assessment.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Follow up professional development and curriculum planning meetings for Elementary Mathematics Lead Teachers.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

This workshop will share with the participants some methods on teaching Chinese primary language arts. The focus will be on how to develop students' reading strategies, positive literacy skills, transferring issues, and special attention to Chinese morphology, syntax and rhetoric.

469-4000

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Overview of current SFUSD health-related policies, provide practical application of the newly adopted curriculum "Actions for Health," in the area of substances use. Participants will devise an action plan to share information received during the training at their school sites

749-3400

TIME: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Writing K-5 Physical Education Curriculum - schedule follow-up writing sessions - guide

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

759-2935

TIME: 8:30 am

Introduction to TCI materials for middle and high schools history classes.

759-2950

TIME: 9:00 am

Prepare participants to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions regarding care, acting as the first link in the emergency medical system chain.

759-2911

Room 501

TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

This sixty-hour course is designed for credentialed teachers currently in ELD/ESL and bilingual classrooms who do not hold CLAD or BCLAD certification. Presenters will provide teachers with the knowledge, strategies, and information necessary to work successfully with Second Language Learners. This course will prepare teachers to take the CLAD sections of the CLAD/BCLAD state examination.

469-4000

TIME: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Will present her findings and their implications for two of Superintendent Rojas' priorities for 1997-98, raising the NCE of English Language Learners and developing Language Academy demonstration programs.

469-4000

TIME: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Special Education Training, 4th-8th / Overview of the newly adopted "Changes in You" curriculum and health policies. Participants will devise an action plan to share information received during the training at their school sites

749-3400

TIME: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Participates actively engage in developing curriculum & staff development.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Teachers will collaborate to build a rich resource of mathematical problems.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Teachers will write learning goals, create assessment tasks, administer tasks, develop rubrics, collect anchor papers, and score.

759-2950

TIME: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Prepare participants to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions regarding care, acting as the first link in the emergency medical system chain.

759-2911

TIME: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Overview of current SFUSD health-related policies, provide practical application of the newly adopted curriculum "Actions for Health," in the area of substance use, and time for participants to devise an action plan to share information received during the training at their school sites.

749-3400

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Teachers will read and review Chinese Language Arts Materials and engage in a critical and constructive dialogue throughout the process.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

The Spanish Cadre will meet six days during the year. The focus of the workshops will be identifying, articulating and practicing effective instructional strategies in literacy, science, and math. Cadre members will be asked to lead/present during the 1998 Summer Spanish Bilingual Professional Development series.

469-4000

TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Receive training in how to administer, score, and interpret test results.

759-2950

TIME: 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Professional Development in the Area of SFUSD's science program in general and specifically science material management at sites.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

759-2935

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Grade level Lead Teachers develop open-ended mathematics assessments for implementation at their schools. During grade level site meetings teachers will analyze student work from the assessments.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Science Leaders will come together to further develop their own leadership and continue professional development in the area of science reform.

759-2950

TIME: 3:00 pm

Prepare participants to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions regarding care, acting as the first link in the emergency medical system chain.

759-2911

TIME: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Participates actively engage in developing curriculum & staff development.

759-2950

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

This sixty-hour course is designed for credentialed teachers currently in ELD/ESL and bilingual classrooms who do not hold CLAD or BCLAD certification. Presenters will provide teachers with the knowledge, strategies, and information necessary to work successfully with Second Language Learners. This course will prepare teachers to take the CLAD sections of the CLAD/BCLAD state examination.

469-4000

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

This six day workshop series is designed for middle and high school teachers who would like to deepen their understanding of methods and theories of how English Learners learn to read and write in a second language. Presenters will offer a variety of teaching strategies that help teachers teach reading and writing in a second language. Teachers completing this workshop series will be expected to share these ideas and strategies with teachers at their school sites.

469-4000

TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

This workshop will share with the participants some methods on teaching Chinese primary language arts. The focus will be on how to develop students' reading strategies, positive literacy skills, transferring issues, and special attention to Chinese morphology, syntax and rhetoric.

469-4000

TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Attend a minimum of 30 training sessions, teach at least 3 times behind one-way glass, receive a minimum of 4 on-site visits, read & complete assignments, attend West Coast Reading Recovery Institute.

759-2935

TIME: 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Professional development in the area of SFUSD's science program in general and specifically scinece material management at sites.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Teachers will collaborate to build a rich resource of mathematical problems.

759-2950

TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tools and strategies for developing skills for making an effective presentation.

759-2950

TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

An introduction to Macintosh and Windows platforms; basic troubleshooting and general operating skills that prepare teachers to incorporate computers in the classroom.

759-2950

TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Participants will learn all aspects of the Hatha Yoga system. Phase I: Learn order and basic form of postures. Phase II: Learn the proper alignment form, method and breath for each posture. Phase III: Attain physical and mental well being.

759-2950