Building Thinking Classrooms is the framework created by Peter Liljedahl. It includes 14 teaching practices that enhance learning in the math classroom. Come experience some of these practices from a student perspective and see the difference. I will share how I have implemented the practices in my own class and share additional resources.
Audience: K - 3 Teachers. Participants will receive an overview of the features of Designated ELD. Strategies will be provided to support and encourage our multilingual learners to progress in their English language acquisition. Participants will also learn about the ELPAC and what is expected of students.
We will be leading teachers through multiple reading processes (annotation, four squares, reciprocal think alouds). Teachers will learn student-centered reading practices so students will be more engaged and acquire reading strategies that they can then internalize.
What curriculum? This session will offer practical suggestions and curriculum ideas for how to train your young leaders for success. Participants will receive hands on ideas, curriculum, and strategies for teaching kids to grow their leadership skills.
In this session, educators will delve into strategies for effectively engaging with learners' digital work, providing ongoing formative feedback, communicating with learners, differentiating instruction within groups, and creating and sharing documents and resources to enhance the learning experience. (Beginner-level users are the target audience)
Teachers will learn how to use google sites to create a class website or a student portfolio. This is an alternative location for students to use other than google classroom and a way to stay organized year after year!
Backyard games unit is a unit that has been developing during the last few years at the High School. We will go through different games that can be played in the backyard, park, or the beach. It is a great way to show students that they can enjoy being active and socialize without technology. Some of the games expected to go over, Jazzminton, corn hole, ladder golf and a few others if time allows.
Traci has been an Physical Education Teacher for 30 years, with 26 of them being with the Lincoln Unified School District. She takes pride in making sure her students know that they do not always have to be the best athlete to be physical fit. It is about the getting out there... Read More →
There are new teachers joining Lincoln unified, bringing fresh energy and ideas. It's a great opportunity to introduce them to restorative circles for improving classrooms. For experienced teachers, a refresher on circle practices could be beneficial. Restorative circles focus on communication, relationship building, and resolving issues positively. Implementing them can foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Multicultural music in the general music classroom reflects our student population. As our student population has become increasingly diverse, students need to see themselves within the music they study in our classrooms. Use music from a wide variety of cultures, and embrace the rich diversity of musical styles. Celebrating diversity creates an inclusive classroom, engagement through dance/movement, and fostering open-minded students toward new music. Taking a culturally responsive approach to music education encourages students to explore differences while discovering what they share in common with other cultures.
A native of California, Ms. Waiters is a general music teacher PreK - 6th grade and beginning choir 4th - 6th grade. She has taught classroom music for the past nine years and five of those years in Lincoln Unified. Before becoming a music educator Ms. Waiters began her career as... Read More →
This session will cover signing your contract, budgeting, ways to make and save money, and saving for retirement. My hope is that I can help teachers at the beginning of their careers feel at peace knowing that they are making well-informed financial decisions and confident about their futures as teachers.
Reflect on your methods and develop strategies to enhance critical thinking in students. Leave with practical tools to create engaging learning environments and a plan for implementation.
I've been teaching for 25 years, most of those in a middle school math classroom. I'm a lifelong learner who loves to spread the joy of what I learn to others. I'm a huge proponent of getting kids up and collaborating in this day and age smart phones and social media. In my downtime... Read More →
Wednesday July 31, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
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Google is awesome now, so it is hard to beat for research, but some of our subscription sites have value. I think teachers are looking for solutions on how to best guide student research. I will talk a bit about evaluating sources, introduce some of these district sources, talk about their worth. I will also talk about AI a little bit and how students can possibly use that for research without plagiarism. Will also include a bit about bibliographies and works cited pages and introduce some resources for those (other than easy bib).
We will discuss and explore the importance of vertical alignment between Middle School and the High School. We will also explore the benefits of vertical alignment as well as the need to provide equity within our District. We will also look to establish common expectations for the standards/objectives that students will achieve at each level of instruction
In this session, we will explore the 3 fundamentals of differentiation (Content, Process, and Product) and how Hāpara can enhance learning and success for EVERY learner. (Intermediate to Advanced users are the target audience)
This presentation is designed to offer teachers and administrators strategies meant to target at risk students during the early stages of behavioral manifestation across campus and classroom settings.
Are you perplexed about how to organize your Leadership Classroom? Need some strategies to organize the class and keep everyone working? Come learn the nuts and bolts of how to get your kids engaged, enthusiastic, and involved! We will talk about how to organize the class, some fun icebreakers to get them moving, and strategies for grading that keep everyone working and on task!
To engage K-12 educators in a hands-on culinary experience by making mini personal pizzas, promoting creativity, and providing practical skills that can be applied in the classroom.
You will see different ways of incorporating/making calm, or engaging, or energizing playlists for "dance parties" or other movement brain breaks. We will work on how it works, it's benefits, and how to apply it. My experience is in primary grades, but could work with older grades too. It is a great way to bond with, establish relationships, and learn more about your students, quickly. Learn how to add fun while also understanding how to manage it.
The person who is doing the talking is the person who is doing the learning! Get your students talking in math ABOUT math! Come experience a variety of activities and communication strategies that can be used across grade levels. Many are easy to implement and increase student engagement.
We will discuss how to work with the Strategies Department teachers, paras, and students in the general education classroom. Additionally, we will share ideas for how to incorporate IEP accommodations into your collaborative general education classroo
I have taught high school science for 18 years with credentials in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. My goal is to provide science content support for K -5 teachers as they try to manage the expectations for Math and ELA instruction.
At Village Oaks High School, we developed a system for consistently tracking grades and progress and how to intervene when students are not making progress. All are welcome but this session would be most applicable to grades 7-12 and site administrators.
Director of Special Programs, Lincoln Unified School District
Veronica has completed her 26th year in education with 23 of those being in Lincoln Unified. She has served as a teacher and administrator across K-12. She is committed to collaborating with others who desire to create systems of support for all students and her research interest... Read More →
Wednesday July 31, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
1405
History PD is often focused on sharing resources, and this assumes that the teachers are already experts in the area of focus. Teachers, while well-meaning, may deploy new curriculum without being fully informed on the scholarship. This can undermine instruction, leaving gaps and, sometimes, misinformation. In the current political climate, teaching LGBTQ+ history is vital to our students. A lack of teacher knowledge can lead to discomfort, and the tendency to shy away from these topics. This session utilizes primary and secondary sources to build a basic understanding of LGBTQ+ history, as well as dispel common myths and misinformation. It can be especially helpful for social science and English teachers of all levels, as well as anyone that would like to know more about this vibrant, yet hidden history.
What is Environmental Literacy? Why does every K-12 teacher in every core subject area need to teach Environmental Literacy? This session will give K-12 teachers an understanding of Environmental Literacy and the Environmental Principals and Concepts that teachers need to be incorporating into their curriculum and tools to teach Environmental Literacy in their classroom.
Teachers will use their iPads, notability and the loom app to learn how to make video examples or lectures for their students. This is a great resource for all students to have but especially for our absent students to get caught up.
Discover several different AI tools and how to use them practically in the classroom: from crafting letters to parents, to differentiating content for different learners, to creating resources.
In this session, intended for middle and high school ELA teachers, attendees will learn the ins and outs of teaching narrative writing from an experienced journalist, newspaper editor, writer's group member, and first-time novelist formerly enrolled in the Stanford non-MFA certificate program for novel writing. Teachers will learn how to facilitate a writer's workshop tailored for middle- and high-school students. The course will include principles of narrative writing, facilitating the writing process, guiding students in telling their truth, and other key topics.
I am a mid-career entering my 10th year of teaching high school English, nine of which have been here at Lincoln High School. I am a native of Salinas, Calif., and I spent my twenties in the Army serving as a military journalist. I've been writing in some capacity since October of... Read More →
Learn how to effectively implement centers and work centers scheduling into your day. We will also discuss strategies for holding students accountable for their independent work and making centers engaging.
The session is designed for elementary classroom teachers (TK-6th Grade) and will explore the following 3 topics: 1) The developmental and educational benefits of incorporating music into the elementary classroom. 2) How to incorporate music into the daily routines of the elementary classroom (openers, closers, transitions, relaxation, and brain breaks). 3) How to incorporate music into elementary instruction (historical and cultural lessons, holidays, songwriting, and more)!
Come play math games that are fun for all ages! We will play games from the book "Math Games with Bad Drawings" by Ben Orlin. Games include spatial games, number games, combination games, games of risk and reward and information games. All games have been "vetted" by my teenage students, require minimal supplies (paper, pencil, dice, etc) and take between 5 and 30 minutes to play. Games Increase students problem solving and critical thinking while having fun. Come play some games and bring the fun back to your own students.
Together we will engage in a series of experiential learning activities that highlight the need for more equity and accessibility options for students in the classroom. We will discuss how to fold inclusive language, equitable classroom management techniques, and some SEL activities into your daily classroom routine.
Overview of warning signs and how to help students who are struggling in these areas. Participants should come away with more knowledge of these two areas of struggle. It will also help teachers understand why some students behave the way they do.
In this session, we will explore ways Hāpara can assist with creating meaningful, challenging learning experiences through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We will explore how Google Classroom integrates with Highlights and Teacher Dashboard to innovate instruction. (All Audience)
We have unprecedented access to information regarding the LGBTQ+ community, which faculty and staff can leverage to create a safe environment for students learning about their identity and a positive representation of allyship to our cisgender and heterosexual students. This session offers an overview of the history, key vocabulary, issues currently facing the community and our students, and strategies for creating welcoming and affirming environments for all.