Instruction+and+Assessment

=Instruction and Assessment=

**// __ 2010-2011 School Year __ //**
The scoring trainings for 2010-2011 are available here.
 * __Please note:__** Due to shifts in the NYSED Assessements for Grades 3-8 ELA/Mathematics and the Regents Level ELA for 2010-2011, non-participating districts may send //__one__// teacher to each __//scoring training session//__.

October 18, 2010 //Facilitated by Theresa Gray, Staff Development Specialist// Participants will experiment with different forms of technology such as iPods & iPod Touches, SMARTboard, and clickers to enhance ELA & Social Studies instruction in the classroom. All participants will be able to explore the various types of technology to incorporate fun and exciting techniques in their instruction. Participants should bring curricular materials to help plan their lessons.
 * Enhancing your ELA & Social Studies Instruction Through the Use of Technology**

October 21, 2010 //Facilitated by Christine Cutler, Staff Development Specialist// How do we present strategies so that students can access them when needed and practice them until they are proficient? How can we keep track of each child’s strengths and goals so we can maximize our time with him/her? What about flexible groups? Is there really a way to make them flexible? Finally, how can we organize all of our assessment data so we can make it work for us? CAFÉ is the answer to the many issues teachers face when making literacy blocks effective in a simple framework of conferring, coaching and tracking growth while fostering student independence. Come join us and learn how to assist students in becoming independent readers! For registration information,[|click here].
 * CAFÉ: Engaging All Students in Daily Literacy Assessment & Instruction**

October 26, 2010 //Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist// What is RTI and what are Tier 1 interventions? What are my responsibilities as a K-8 teacher? How do I keep track of my interventions? All of these questions and more will be answered during this workshop. For registration information, [|click here.]
 * RTI: Tier One Interventions: What does this look like in my classroom?**

November 2, 2010 //Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist// Finally got your SMART Board and now you don’t know what to do with it? This workshop will take Model Schools participants step-by-step through the tool bar and gallery as well as essentials for educators. For registration information, [|click here.]
 * Beginning SMART Board Training**

December 6, 2010 //Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist// Participants will experiment with different forms of technology such as iPods & iPod Touches, SMARTboard, and clickers to enhance Math & Science instruction in the classroom. All participants will be able to explore the various types of technology to incorporate fun and exciting techniques in their instruction. Participants should bring curricular materials to help plan their lessons.
 * Enhancing your Math & Science Instruction Through the Use of Technology**

Creating a Common LOTE Assessment
// Facilitated by: Kim Oakes, Staff Development Specialist // With the elimination of the LOTE Proficiency Examination, districts are required to create a comparable assessment aligned to the Checkpoint A Learning Standards for LOTE in order for students to receive credit for units of study. This workshop will facilitate the collaborative creation of assessments in LOTE to meet this requirement. Click Here For More Information & to Register
 * Date: December 10th, 2011 **

December 14, 2010 //Facilitated by Dennis Atkinson, Staff Development Specialist// Give every student the opportunity to demonstrate understanding and enhance their 21st century literacy skills. Digital storytelling allows teachers to develop lessons and assessments that include digital photos, audio, video, and internet resources. click here
 * Digital Storytelling**

January 12, 2011 //Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist// Using data to inform instructional decisions is the basis for RTI and Tier One interventions. This workshop will help teachers to create their own benchmark assessments to assess the progress of all of their students. For registration information, [|click here.]
 * Creating Benchmark Assessments for Elementary Math**

January 19, 2011 //Facilitated by Dennis Atkinson, Staff Development Specialist// There are many different ways for educators to assess their students’ learning; including through the use of technology. Participants experiment with technology such as iPods & iPod Touches to see how to integrate technology into the classroom. click here
 * Non-Traditional Ways to Assess Our Students Through Technology**

January 26, 2011 //Facilitated by Theresa Gray, Coordinator// Step Up to Writing is a writing program of practical strategies for reading, writing, listening and speaking. Adopted by many districts in the region, this workshop will take the components of the program and teach them in the setting of a social studies classroom. Participants do not need previous training in Step Up to Writing to attend. For registration information, click here.
 * Step Up to Writing in Social Studies**

February 1 & 8, 2011 //Facilitated by Candi Di Biase, Staff Development Specialist// Interested in increasing student interest, and accountability? This two day workshop will focus on examining components of a unit or project you would like to improve. Various methods of formative assessment will be modeled. Time will be provided to create a template to guide student learning, and promote self assessment. [|click here]
 * Designing and Implementing Formative Assessments**

February 2, 2011 //Facilitated by Theresa Gray, Coordinator// Using Thoughtful Education’s Word Works approach to vocabulary, participants will learn strategies to embed explicit vocabulary instruction into their practice. For registration information, click here.
 * Cracking Vocabulary’s CODE in Social Studies**

February 9, 2011 //Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist// Take your existing lessons and give them a charge by incorporating the SMART Board and SMART software. For registration information, [|click here.]
 * Using the SMART Board to Enhance Your Lessons**

February 15, 2011 //Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist// How do you know if your students understand the new concept you just taught them? How am I going to grade all of this homework? What is an easy way for me to get data on my students? All of these questions can be answered with one word: CLICKERS! For registration information, [|click here.]
 * Using the Senteo Smart Response System to Create Assessments**

February 15, 2011 //Facilitated by Dennis Atkinson, Staff Development Specialist// When information is everywhere, it’s crucial that students learn to evaluate, analyze and synthesize what they find. Dialogue, questioning and decision-making strategies, and actively participating in Socratic seminars can help students to develop their critical thinking skills. click here
 * Critical Thinking**

March 1, 2011 //Facilitated by Dennis Atkinson, Staff Development Specialist// It’s not enough to teach the three Rs. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has identified a number of specific skill sets crucial for future success. The skills for each of the core academic subjects are mapped for multiple grade levels showing desired student outcomes. This session will familiarize you with the document and assist you as you begin to develop 21st century proficiencies in your students. click here
 * Developing Your Students’ 21st Century Literacy Skills**

February 7, 2011 //Facilitated by Theresa Gray, Coordinator// Making good notes is essential to academic success in the secondary classroom. But how to we help students to do this? Notemaking is an active process that requires students to identify important details, analyze big ideas, raise questions, note personal reactions and make connections to their prior knowledge and experience. For registration information, click here.
 * From Note-Taking to Note-Making**

March 9, 2011 //Facilitated by Kim Oakes, Staff Development Specialist// Participants will experiment with different forms of technology such as iPods & iPod Touches, SMARTboard, and clickers to enhance LOTE instruction in the classroom. All participants will be able to explore the various types of technology to incorporate fun and exciting techniques in their instruction. Participants should bring curricular materials to help plan their lessons.
 * Enhancing your LOTE Instruction Through the Use of Technology**

March 10, 2011 //Facilitated by Dennis Atkinson, Staff Development Specialist// It worked for Socrates and it will work for you. A well-framed question coupled with a carefully designed discussion can spark student interest and participation. This workshop will help you to develop the questioning skills to run an effective Socratic dialog with your students. click here
 * Socrates and the Essential Question**

March 16, 2011
 * Designing Quality Assessments**

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//Facilitated by Theresa Gray, Coordinator // How do you write a "good" multiple choice question? What is a quality rubric for scoring open ended questions? Participants will explore these and other frequently asked assessment questions and design a quality assessment for the classroom. For registration information, click here. ======

March 28, 2011 //Facilitated by Theresa Gray, Coordinator// Comparative thinking is a critical thinking skill that is essential and according to Marzano, the single most effective way to raise student achievement. Participants will develop strategies to integrate comparative thinking into their instruction. For registration information, click here.
 * Comparative Thinking to Strengthen Student Learning**

April 6, 2011 //Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist// Students love discovery and that is what inquiry based science is all about. This workshop will demonstrate hands-on inquiry science lessons. Each participant will leave with new and exciting lessons to bring back to their classroom. For registration information, [|click here.]
 * Exploring Inquiry Based Science in the Elementary Classroom**