Curriculum+Development+&+Alignment

=Curriculum Development and Alignment=

**// 2010-2011 School Year //**
September 21, 2010 //Facilitated by Christine Cutler, Staff Development Specialist// The National Core Curriculum Standards have been developed to ensure that students have the skills and knowledge needed to be successful by providing clear goals for student learning. This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to examine and discuss the document, anticipated to be adopted by NYSED in July//.// For registration information, [|click here.]
 * Examining the National Core Curriculum Document for ELA Grades K-5**

September 27, 2010 //Facilitated by Theresa Gray, Coordinator // The Common Core State Standards for ELA and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science & Technical Areas focus on developing literacy skills in students. This collegial inquiry group will examine what "literacy in social studies" means, learn strategies to integrate literacy and learn from one another. For registration information, click here.
 * Collegial Inquiry Group: Literacy in Social Studies**

October 14, 2010 //Facilitated by Dennis Atkinson, Staff Development Specialist//  The Common Core State Standards have been developed to ensure that students have the skills and knowledge needed to be successful by providing clear goals for student learning. This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to examine and discuss the document, click here.
 * Examining the Common Core State Standards Document for ELA Grades 6-12**

 **A New Essential Curriculum: Developing 21st Century Social Studies Classrooms** October 26, 2010  //Facilitated by Theresa Gray, Coordinator//  What to cut? What to keep? How do we review our current social studies curriculum and refine it to engage our learners in the type of learning that will better prepare them for the future? Participants will explore "21st century skills" and develop a plan for integration into their current curriculum. For registration information, click here.

//Facilitated by Candi Di Biase & Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialists// The standards define what students should understand and be able to do. But what does mathematical understanding look like? Join us for two days and examine key areas to begin planning for curriculum changes. We will provide modeling, visual, and abstract activities to support teachers in the classroom. There is an additional option for presenters to model lessons in your own classroom!
 * National Core Curriculum: Mathematics by Grade Level**
 * Kindergarten,** May 3 & June 1 -registration information, [|click here.]
 * Grade 1**, May 5 & June 2 -registration information, [|click here.]
 * Grade 2**, May 10 & June 9 -registration information, [|click here.]
 * Grade 3**, October 28 & November 4 -registration information, [|click here.]
 * Grade 4**, November 17 & December 2 -registration information, [|click here]
 * Grade 5**, December 7 & December 14 -registration information, [|click here.]

December 8, 2010 //Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist//  The Digiscope is a digital microscope that has been developed to use in the elementary classroom. It uses a camera in the eyepiece of the microscope so images can be captured on a computer screen or projected. This workshop will examine the Digiscope while doing experiments in the life, chemical, and physical sciences. All participants will leave with a Digiscope on loan from IES. Kim Texter will come to your classroom for a coaching session as well. Digiscopes will be returned June 1, 2010. For registration information, [|click here.]
 * Using the Digiscope in the Elementary Classroom**

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**

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**

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**

April 7, 2011 //Facilitated by Christine Cutler, Staff Development Specialist// Effective differentiated instruction does not just happen, it is the result of a reflective assessment that outlines the content knowledge, skills and key concepts students needs to know, understand and be able to do. This workshop will use a systematic approach to support teachers in developing units based on clear understandings of content and objectives using guiding questions and learning maps.For registration information,[|click here.]
 * Unit Organizer: Using Content Planning To Meet the Needs of All Learners**