SRI&ETTC Professional Development Calendar - May 2023

Professional Development for the K-12 Community provided by the

Southern Regional Institute and Educational Technology Training Center (SRI&ETTC)

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - STOCKTON UNIVERSITY

SRI&ETTC

10 West Jimmie Leeds Road

Galloway, New Jersey 08205

www.ettc.net

Phone: (609) 626-3850

Fax: (609) 748-6212

FEATURED EVENTS

I&RS Programming at the SRI&ETTC


Structuring Your I&RS Team for a Successful Year

July 25, 2023


An I&RS team provides the school with an institutionalized mechanism and comprehensive strategy for enabling staff and families or caregivers to collaborate systematically over time. This collaboration requires careful planning and maintenance to become an integral and valued part of the educational system. A strong I&RS team is necessary for an I&RS system to work effectively in a school.


This session will define the characteristics of an effective team while providing administrators with recommendations for team composition. Team member roles and responsibilities will be clarified. In addition, this session will identify the support needed for I&RS team operations from the board of education, central office administrators, building administrators, and school staff. Participants will learn the best practices for collaborative decision-making. The relationship of I&RS teams to other building-based groups will be explored. Finally, participants will explore appropriate models for I&RS functions.


Click here for more information on the Structuring Your I&RS Team for a Successful Year workshop


I&RS Team Training - Fall 2023 Dates are Now Available!

October 18, 2023 or December 6, 2023


Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team Training is designed to provide schools which have new or reorganized (e.g, new members, new structure) school building I&RS teams with basic information, materials and skills to help them fulfill the regulatory requirements for the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of programs of I&RS (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8). This training can also be used to provide review for existing teams. Workshop focus will include identifying and addressing academic, behavior and health issues and developing effective intervention strategies and action plans. In this training participants will also discuss how to incorporate RTI into the I&RS process.


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The SRI&ETTC is now scheduling I&RS Training for the 2023-24 school year, if you are interested in discussing onsite training for your district please contact ettc@stockton.edu.

STEAM Boot Camp for K-12 Teachers

July 18-20, 2023


Are you interested in STEAM education but do not know where to start? Have you started to explore but are looking for more resources to engage your students? The SRI&ETTC's STEAM Boot Camp is for you!


The STEAM Summer Bootcamp is designed to expose participants to a variety of concepts and resources that focus on STEAM Education in the K-12 classroom. Each day will include hands on time to work with the available resources as well as planning time for participants.


The goal is for all participants to leave with lessons and units that can be implemented into their classroom for the start of the school year. Participants will leave with materials for their classroom as well!


Click here for more information on STEAM Boot Camp


Build Equity through Choice Boards

June 14, 2023


All students should have access to complex problems and rigorous tasks that stimulate their motivation and engagement. Choice Boards are a way of organizing resources and learning tasks for students as well as offers students the opportunity to go beyond the curriculum. With choice board learning, students must actively participate to work towards self-directed learning. Teachers intentionally design choice boards to provide a more play-like approach that offers flexibility in terms of how students share their learning outcomes through multi-modalities. Participants will uncover the benefits, standards-based design, differentiation techniques, and explore activities that cater to every learning style, such as visual, auditory, read-write, and kinesthetic.


Click here for more information on the Build Equity through Choice Boards workshop

Google Training at the SRI&ETTC

Spring 2023


Beyond Slideshows: Creating Dynamic Visualizations and Interactive Content with Google Slides for K-12 Educators

May 31, 2023


Google Slides has been proven to be an effective presentation application but many users barely scratch the surface of its capabilities. In this session we will dive into the lesser used features of this robust program including: How to use built in tools to create interactive, collaborative, and engaging courseware, and how to create learning activities for any topic or grade level. Some of the features will include: Shapes, diagrams, non-linear slides, and using Explore for content, images and formatting. Enhance your visual communications and student engagement with these simple tools and techniques.


Click here for more information on the Beyond Slideshows: Creating Dynamic Visualizations and Interactive Content with Google Slides workshop


Taming your Gmail for Administrators and Support Staff

June 15, 2023


We all know how to send and receive emails, even send attachments, but most of us allow our Gmail inboxes to become cluttered and confusing. Many of us don't use some of the time saving efficiency tools that this cutting edge mail client provides. This workshop will reveal many of the commonly unused components of Gmail that will help you better organize your correspondence and help you keep your inbox more manageable and you more on-task.


Click here for more information on the Taming your Gmail for Administrators and Support Staff workshop

Using Data to Drive Instruction

August 3, 2023


As educators, we need to constantly use data to drive instruction. However, that can be easier said than done. In this workshop, we will share some user-friendly strategies that work, including:


- Looking for trends in the data to plan whole class lessons;

- Looking at individual scores to form small groups;

- Collecting additional data on a regular basis; and,

- Sharing the results with students to develop ownership and a growth mindset.


These strategies are designed to save educators time while using data to drive instruction.


Click here for more information on the Using Data to Drive Instruction workshop

Computer Science Workshops are available through the CS Coastal Hub Grant. 

Click here for information and workshop dates.

Programming for School Administrators at the SRI&ETTC - Summer 2023


Danielson for New Administrators, July 27, 2023

This workshop will focus on developing a working knowledge of the Danielson Framework with exploration of the four domains and their components. Practice with collecting ample evidence, scoring the observation, and conducting the post-observation conference will be provided.


School Law Bootcamp for School Administrators, August 1 & 2, 2023

Today's school leaders work in a dynamic, fast-paced school law environment, and administrators are challenged to keep up with the changes. Administrators will review legal standards on HIB, Student Rights, Employer and Employee Rights, and Special Education.


The HIB Including Social Media module will focus on the new HIB regulations and review relevant school law cases. The module will focus on student rights and responsibilities, including constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, disciplinary actions, social media, 24/7 rule, student athletic contracts, and transgender rights. In this module we will also review Special Education with a concentration on the district's roles and responsibilities, 504 Plans, IEP Plans, home-instruction and graduation.


The New Legal Considerations in K-12 module will discuss laws and regulations regarding school closure, virtual instruction, and what powers/tools districts have to address emergency situations. The Employer and Employee Rights module will focus on employer and employee rights and responsibilities, including constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, disciplinary actions, grievances, tenure charges, non-renewals, and reductions in force. This interactive workshop will review the tenure charge process, concentrating on the district's roles and responsibilities, as well as review the legal standards and discuss proper documentation.


Danielson Refresher for Experienced Administrators, August 16, 2023

This workshop will focus on enhancing use of and addressing common challenges using the Danielson framework. Topics include determining a score when evidence falls between levels, con-ducting post-observation conferences, building inter-rater reliability, and working with your faculty leadership teams (e.g. DEAC, ScIP). Additionally, utilizing the framework for instructional improvement will be explored.


Making the Mentoring Process More Meaningful, August 17, 2023

Effective May 5, 2014, the NJ Teacher Mentoring Regulations have been amended to better align with the TEACHNJ Act, and specifies that mentors need training prior to working with novice teachers and guiding experienced teachers that are new to the district.


In this workshop, mentors will explore the mentoring process and understand the requirements for working with novice teachers. Practical strategies, skills, information, and resources will be discussed that will help them to successfully mentor novice teachers and positively impact their professional growth. Through role playing, communication skills, and knowledge of adult learning principles, mentor teachers will be provided with resources that will not only help them to become effective mentors and role models, but will also expand their own professional expertise.



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The SRI&ETTC is proud to offer a robust calendar of public workshops for Fall 2023. Please review the course listings below, and reach out to us if you have any questions.



  • Danielson for New Teachers, 9/26/2023
  • Danielson for Administrators, 9/27/2023
  • Back To School Boot Camp: Classroom Management, 9/28/2023
  • Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team Training, 10/18/2023
  • Teach Your Students How to Write with Spice, 10/19/2023
  • Making the Mentoring Process More Meaningful, 10/24/2023
  • Back To School Boot Camp: Teacher Effectiveness, 10/26/2023
  • MakerSpace-Open Exploration Session, 10/30/2023
  • Write More, Grade Less – 16 Techniques, 11/2/2023
  • Back To School Boot Camp: Differentiated Instruction, Meeting Students Where They Are, 11/14/2023
  • What Schools Need to Know About 504 Plans to Ensure Compliance, 11/15/2023
  • Strategies To De-escalate Conflict and Respond Effectively To Disruptive Student Behavior, 11/16/2023
  • MakerSpace-Open Exploration Session, 12/4/2023
  • Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team Training, 12/6/2023


Click here fore more information on the Fall 2023 Public Calendar Workshops

Workshops in the Cloud

Online, Self-Paced, Available Anytime

Presented by the SRI&ETTC at Stockton University

Workshops in the Cloud are online workshops offered by the SRI&ETTC that you can take from the convenience of your home or classroom. Workshops in the Cloud contain the same great content you would expect from our traditional workshops, but registrants can review the content as many times as needed within the allotted time frame and learn at their own pace.


Workshops in the Cloud are available for individual registrations, or for school districts looking to register multiple educators contact the SRI&ETTC at 609-626-3850.


Current offerings include:

  • Dyslexia 1: What You Need to Know
  • Dyslexia 2: Building on what you Already Know
  • Google Admin Online
  • Teacher Effectiveness Institute
  • Writing with Spice
  • SAMR
  • Build Equity with Choice Boards
  • Accessibility Tools for Today’s Classroom - Free workshop!
  • Power Up Your Slides with Bitmoji - Free workshop!


Click here to register for a Workshop in the Cloud

THE SEI ONLNE

A Free 15-Hour Course on Sheltered English Instruction

Developed by the SRI&ETTC Funded by the NJ Department of Education

Educating students who still are acquiring English proficiency can be complex in an age of high stakes evaluations and assessments as well as college and career-ready standards. English language learners (ELLs) are not monolithic in their educational background, cultural experiences, and ability to adapt to learning environments. However, through well-planned instruction, ELLs can attain challenging academic standards.


For more information on this FREE Sheltered English Instruction course visit www.theseionline.com

SRI&ETTC Public Calendar

The SRI&ETTC Public Calendar is updated frequently.

For more information on the workshops listed below visit www.ettc.net/calendar

  • Beyond Slideshows: Creating Dynamic Visualizations and Interactive Content with Google Slides for K-12 Educators, 5/31/2023
  • Build Equity through Choice Boards, 6/14/202
  • Taming your Gmail for Administrators and Support Staff, 6/15/2023
  • STEAM Boot Camp for K-12 Teachers, 7/18/2023 to 7/20/2023
  • Structuring your I&RS Team for a Successful Year, 7/25/2023
  • Danielson for New Administrators, 7/27/2023
  • School Law Boot Camp, 8/1/2023 & 8/2/2023
  • Using Data to Drive Instruction, 8/3/2023
  • Danielson Refresher for Experienced Administrators, 8/16/2023
  • Making the Mentoring Process More Meaningful, 8/17/2023
  • Danielson for New Teachers, 9/26/2023
  • Danielson for Administrators, 9/27/2023
  • Back To School Boot Camp: Classroom Management, 9/28/2023
  • Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team Training, 10/18/2023
  • Teach Your Students How to Write with Spice, 10/19/2023
  • Making the Mentoring Process More Meaningful, 10/24/2023
  • Back To School Boot Camp: Teacher Effectiveness, 10/26/2023
  • MakerSpace-Open Exploration Session, 10/30/2023
  • Write More, Grade Less – 16 Techniques, 11/2/2023
  • Back To School Boot Camp: Differentiated Instruction, Meeting Students Where They Are, 11/14/2023
  • What Schools Need to Know About 504 Plans to Ensure Compliance, 11/15/2023
  • Strategies To De-escalate Conflict and Respond Effectively To Disruptive Student Behavior, 11/16/2023
  • MakerSpace-Open Exploration Session, 12/4/2023
  • Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team Training, 12/6/2023
For more information or to register for a workshop visit www.ettc.net

Looking for Custom Programming?


The SRI&ETTC is able to provide custom programming, online or face-to-face, for your district in a wide number of topics including Curriculum and Instruction, Computer Science, Instructional Technology, School Leadership Center, Social and Emotional Learning, Intervention & Referral Services, Emerging Technologies, Mathematics, ELA…and many more!


Contact Dr. Barbara Hagerty, barbara.hagerty@stockton.edu, to discuss professional development options.

Discover Stockton and become a part of the Osprey family!

There is still time to apply for Fall 2023!

Do you have a family member or prospective student interested in applying to Stockton University for the fall semester? Great news! We are still accepting applications and offering admissions decisions for most programs on a rolling basis. Visit stockton.edu/apply for more information.

 

Summer is the perfect time for a trip to the Jersey Shore to visit our beautiful campus. Check out stockton.edu/visit for more information on campus tours and upcoming events.


First to Fly Symposium for Prospective First Generation College Students and Families

Please save the date! Saturday, June 24th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Stockton's Galloway campus. Stockton University is excited to host its first annual First to Fly Leadership Symposium, a day-long event geared towards rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in local high schools and their families. At the symposium, first generation students and parents navigate obstacles that seem overwhelming when considering attend college. Students will interact with first-generation students, faculty, and staff during the various workshops, panel discussions, interactive activities, and more! Visit stockton.edu/first-ospreys for more information.


News from Graduate Admissions

Stockton University offers master’s and doctoral degrees as well as certificates of graduate study all designed to enhance your educational credentials, skills, knowledge, and career potential. Our education degrees and certifications are fully online including M.A. in Education, M.A. in Instructional Technology, and Ed.D in Organizational Leadership. For more information about all Graduate Programs at Stockton visit www.stockton.edu/graduate.

Stockton University

Master of Arts in Education Literacy Track

The Master of Arts in Education program is pleased to offer an on-line graduate level Literacy track designed to prepare teachers to meet the needs of all PreK-12 learners in the areas of reading and writing. Through the Literacy track, teachers have the option to earn a Reading Specialist Endorsement. The Reading Specialist endorsement prepares teachers to diagnose and correct reading and writing problems, work cooperatively with school staff specialists, and organize and implement a total literacy program. For information please contact Dr. Kimberly Lebak at Kimberly.Lebak@stockton.edu.

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