Welcome to the professional learning webpage for students, staff, and families. Here you will find professional learning opportunities to usher in our virtual opening of schools and beyond. The opportunities are focused around the following key areas: Technology; Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment; Pedagogy; Social-Emotional Well-Being and Coaching for Engagement/Success; Accessibility Tools for Instruction & Home; Equity; Health & Safety; and Onboarding, Induction, Mentoring, Communication & Collaboration. The professional learning opportunities are grounded equity and social-emotional learning to ensure that equitable environments are established in our virtual and traditional learning spaces. Our goal is to update the professional learning opportunities throughout the year so please continue to visit this web page. If you are interested in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for the fall semester (FY 2021) you can register through the Professional Development Online (PDO) system. The fall semester runs from October 2020 through January 2021.
OTI = Office of Technology Integration
SFSE = Student Family Support & Engagement
CIP = Curriclum & Instructional Programs
SE = Special Education
DHOH = Deaf & Hard of Hearing
HIAT = High Incidence Accessible Technology
DGPGS = Department of Professional Growth Systems
DPSPRS = Division of Prekindergarten Special Programs, & Related Services
PEP = Preschool Education Program
| Topic | School Level | Coordinating Office | PDO Course # for Staff
Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials for parents and students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-paced and Live Webinar sessions on Instructional Technology; End of Marking Period Training on Gradebook | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Instructional Technology Profession Learning Opportunities |
| Navigating Nearpod (recorded SLMP PD) | ES, MS, HS | OCIP | Recording #1 Recording #2 (can watch in any order) |
| Vendor recordings exploring the many digital resources MCPS provides to schools. | ES, MS, HS (as noted on the spreadsheet) | OCIP | Link Here |
| Audience | Topic | School Level | Coordinating Office | PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials for parents and students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | StudySync: Initial Training (Summer 2020) | MS | OCIP | Session 1 Recording - Password: 6T!KD$&3 Session 2 Recording - Password: 5s+#@BW$ This course occurred via live Zoom in June 2020. |
| Staff | StudySync: The Instructional Routine & Support Resources | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | StudySync: Using Blended Learning Models to Support Implementation | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | StudySync: Making the Most of StudySync Novel Studies | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | StudySync: Using Blasts to Promote Student Choice and Community | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | StudySync: Effective Instructional Strategies in StudySync | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | Enrichment opportunities that support the Benchmark Advance curriculum and access teacher resource documents for each unit. | ES | CIP | Asynchronous
Self Enroll Code: https://mcpsmd.instructure.com/enroll/BM87YC |
| Staff | For Elementary GT Liaisons
MCPS gifted and talented identification process, and enriched and accelerated instructional programming opportunities. |
ES | CIP | Asynchronous
See GT Liaison Memo or contact Elise Antoine via Outlook. |
| Staff | For Middle School AEISTs Accelerated and Enriched Instructional Support Teacher (AEIST) Canvas course with information, resources, and professional development materials. | MS | CIP | Asynchronous
See AEIST Memo or contact Kathryn C Williams via Outlook. |
| Staff | Recognizing, Serving, and Supporting 2e Students in the Virtual Setting (New to 2e) | ES and MS | CIP | Asynchronous
Link to Video (new) Link to Video (experienced) |
| Staff | Executive Functioning Support for Teachers of Twice-Exceptional (2e) Students | ES and MS | CIP | Asynchronous
Self Enroll Code: https://mcpsmd.instructure.com/enroll/WG9XW8 |
| Staff | AP/IB | HS | CIP | Asynchronous
https://mcpsmd.instructure.com/enroll/9LK43F IB Mid-Atlantic Networking Sessions AP Webinars and Online Sessions |
| Staff | Career and Technology Education Tech Ed and Computer Science | HS | CIP | Asynchronous
Varies by course MCCE Mentor and New Teacher support Teaching Computer Science in a Blended Classroom (Register here) |
| Staff | Career and Technical Education (Foundations Trades) | HS | CIP | Asynchronous
Electude Virtual training OSHA-10 Teacher Certification https://www.oshamidatlantic.org/virtual-instructor-led-training/ NCCER Training https://www.nccer.org/news-information/events?category |
| Staff | World Languages | MS/HS | CIP | Asynchronous Link to Suggested Sessions |
| Administrators, ESOL Teachers/Coaches, Classroom/Focus Teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, Staff Development Paraeducators | Elementary ELA Instruction Professional Learning Library Topics: ELA Grading and Reporting, Virtual Literacy Block Guidance, ELA Assessment |
ES | OTLS-CIP | Staff members should use this link to participate in any/all of the available asynchronous opportunities listed. |
| Administrators, ESOL Teachers/Coaches, Classroom/Focus Teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, Math Content Coaches/Reps, Staff Development Paraeducators | Elementary English Language Development (ELD) Instruction Professional Learning Library Topics: ESOL Grading and Reporting, Synergy, Benchmark ELD, Eureka ELD, 1st and 2nd Year Cohort, Office Hours |
ES | OTLS-CIP | Staff members should use this link to enroll in this resource course. |
| Staff (Administrators, Math Content Coaches/ Representatives, Staff Development, ESOL Teachers/Coaches, Classroom/Focus Teachers, Special Educators, Paraeducators) | Elementary Mathematics: Eureka Math Preparing to Teach Eureka Math in a Virtual Environment, Components of the Eureka Math Block in the Virtual Environment, Addressing Gaps in Student Learning, Math 5/6 PLC, and quite a bit more! | ES | OTLS-CIP | Staff members should use this link to view and enroll in these resources. |
| Staff | Customizing the Eureka Math curriculum for Pre-K Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/DPSPRS | (PDO Course #89483) This course occurred live on August 13 and 14, 2020. Recording is posted on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas. |
| Staff | Customizing the Eureka Math curriculum for Pre-K Students with Significant Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/DPSPRS | (PDO Course #89481) This course occurred live on August 10 and 12, 2020.Recording is posted in the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas. |
| Staff | Adapting Eureka Preschool Curriculum Instruction and Materials for Pre-K students who are Visually Impaired | Pre-K | SE/Vision Services | (PDO Course #89472) This course occurred live on August 17, 2020. Asynchronous course will be available on November 4 - section 122770 |
| Staff | Literacy & Nearpod- Developing lessons for the virtual environment. | Pre-K | SE/PEP | (PDO Course #89525) Live 8/26/2020 and 8/28/2020. Recording is posted on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas. |
| Staff | Pre-K Eureka Math and Boom Cards Lessons | Pre-K | SE/PEP | (PDO Course #89526) Live 8/26/2020 and 8/28/2020. Recording is posted on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas. |
| Staff - PEP full day teachers and paraeducators | Enhancing Math Instruction for PreK Students with Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/PEP | PDO course # - 89628 October 15 - Recording will be posted by Nov 4 on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas December - TBD February - TBD April - TBD |
| Staff - PEP Pilot and Inclusive special educators and paraeducators | Enhancing Math Instruction for PreK Students with Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/PEP | PDO course # - 89629 October 15 - Recording will be posted by Nov 4 on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas December - TBD February - TBD April - TBD Recordings to be posted in the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas |
| Staff | Read Naturally Live | ES | OSE | Course 87630 Asynchronous |
| All Elementary Staff | A Goldmine of Online Services - Elementary | ES | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| All Secondary Staff | A Goldmine of Online Services - Secondary | MS, HS | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| Staff (For Library Media Staff Members: | Destiny Library Collections, Go Virtual | PK-12 | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| Staff (All Library Media Staff:) | Destiny Library Deep Dive (SPT-10, Oct. 8, 2020) | PK-12 | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| Staff (All Library Media Staff) | Destiny Discover - Your DIGITAL School Library | PK-12 | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| PreK Staff | Online Literacy Resources for PreK | PreK | OCIP | Link to Recording |
| Secondary Staff | Preparing Students for Tomorrowâs Headlines | MS, HS | OCIP & Common Sense Education | Recorded Session Link Password: W^j6Efe7 SLIDES LINKED HERE |
| Elementary Staff | Digital Citizenship and Distance Learning | ES | OCIP & Common Sense Education | Recorded Session Link
Password: 1Qf=%5jj
SLIDES HERE |
| All Staff | Britannica School & ImageQuest for Virtual Learning | ES, MS, HS | OCIP & Britannica Staff | Recording Link Here |
| All Staff | Welcome to TeachingBooks! If you are new to Teachingbooks, this is a resource for you! | ES, MS, HS [purchased for all schools/all levels] | OCIP & Teachingbooks. Net | Link Here |
| All Staff | Distance Learning with Teachingbooks.net | ES, MS, HS [purchased for all schools/all levels] | OCIP & Teachingbooks.net | Session Recording |
| All Staff | Getting Started with Sora, the Student Reading App | ES, MS, HS | OCIP & Overdrive Staff | Recorded Session Here |
| All Staff | The Data Don't Lie: How a Culturally Relevant Makerspace Lesson Increased Student Achievement | ES, MS, HS | OCIP (presented by a media specialist and teacher at SSIMS) | LINK TO RECORDED SESSION HERE Link to Presentation Slideshow |
| All Staff - Especially two-way immersion ES schools and schools with a Spanish language program | Light Up Language Learning with FactCite Lingo | ES, MS, HS | OCIP & Lincoln Library | Recorded Session Here |
| Staff | Supporting Emergent Multilingual (ESOL) Students | MS, HS | OCIP- NEO session | PDO 89514 |
| Topic | School Level | Coordinating Office | PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials for parents and students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studying Skillful Teaching, Promoting Student Learning, Motivation and Achievement Courses are currently underway. Registration for the winter/spring 2021 semester will be posted on PDO on October 15 at 4:00 p.m. |
Admin and teacher-level staff | DPGS | PDO Course # 50218 |
| Student learning Objectives (SLOs) Principal Training | New and Experienced Principals (ES, MS, HS) | DPGS | PDO Course # 89451 |
| Planning for Blended Learning | MS, HS | OCIP- NEO Session | Link to Course |
| Topic | School Level | Coordinating Office | PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials for parents and students |
|---|---|---|---|
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons (Part one, and Part two) SEL Overview
|
ES, MS, HS | SFSE |
|
| Verbal De-escalation strategies | ES MS, HS | SFSE |
|
| A Cry for Help: Recognizing social-emotional signs and symptoms in students in a virtual environment | ES, MS, HS | SFSE |
|
| Trauma Informed Teaching (Part one and two) | ES, MS, HS | SFSE |
|
Mindfulness for Educators- Mindfulness Curriculum Training and Personal Practice
|
ES, MS, HS | SFSE |
|
| Mental Health Awareness Week (variety of topics to watch). | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | www.MCPSmentalhealth.org Asynchronous learning |
| MCPS and community resources to support their staff and how to find them (since staff likely go to their supervisors for help, first) | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | Community Resource Guide |
| Mindful Moments Video Series Addressing mindfulness strategies to support adult and student well-being |
All | SFSE | Mindful Moments |
| Topic | School Level | Coordinating Office | PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials for parents and students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility 101: Selecting and Creating Accessible Materials (E-TIPS) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89194 Asynchronous |
| Using Accessible Tools (E-TIPS) | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89195 Asynchronous |
| Provisioning Accessible Books (E-TIPS) | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89197 Asynchronous |
| Delivering Accessible Video Instruction (E-TIPS) | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89199 Asynchronous |
| Topic | School Level | Coordinating Office | PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials for parents and students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Matters Dialogues | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | EIU | Ongoing (search PDO) |
| How to talk about race | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | EIU | How to Talk About Race |
| How to Be an Antiracist | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | EIU | Module: How to be an Antiracist |
| Voces: Session 1 | All | EIU | VOCES Series: Identidad |
| Cycle of Socialization | All | EIU | Cycle of Socialization |
| Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Virtual Learning Environment | All | EIU | Learn More |
| Fostering Hope in Turbulent Times | All | EIU | Fostering Hope in Turbulent Times |
| EIU: Courageous Conversations about Race Online Course | All | EIU | 86941 |
| Cultural Proficiency and Implicit Bias Professional Learning for Employees New to MCPS | All | EIU | 87612 |
| Culturally Responsive Teaching for Instruction | MS, HS | OCIP- NEO Session | PDO 89511 |
| Audience | Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials |
| Staff | Self-paced and Live Webinar sessions on Instructional Technology; End of Marking Period Training on Gradebook | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Learn More |
| Staff | Navigating Nearpod (recorded SLMP PD) | ES, MS, HS | OCIP | Recording #1Recording #2 (can watch in any order) |
| Staff | Vendor recordings exploring the many digital resources MCPS provides to schools. | ES, MS, HSÂ (as noted on the spreadsheet) | OCIP | Link Here |
| Staff (new to StudySync) | StudySync: Instruction in a Virtual Environment | MS | OCIP | Synchronous via ZoomPart 1: Oct. 27 or 29Part 2: Nov. 10 or 12English and ESOL Teachers 89655 Special Education Teachers 89667ALO Special Education Teachers 89668 |
| Staff | StudySync: Initial Training (Summer 2020) | MS | OCIP | Session 1 Recording - Password: 6T!KD$&3 Session 2 Recording - Password: 5s+#@BW$ This course occurred via live Zoom in June 2020. |
| Staff | StudySync: The Instructional Routine & Support Resources | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | StudySync: Using Blended Learning Models to Support Implementation | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | StudySync: Making the Most of StudySync Novel Studies | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | StudySync: Using Blasts to Promote Student Choice and Community | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | StudySync: Effective Instructional Strategies in StudySync | MS | OCIP | Session Recording |
| Staff | Enrichment opportunities that support the Benchmark Advance curriculum and access teacher resource documents for each unit. | ES | CIP | Asynchronous Self Enroll Code: Enroll |
| Staff | For Elementary GT Liaisons>MCPS gifted and talented identification process, and enriched and accelerated instructional programming opportunities. | ES | CIP | Asynchronous See GT Liaison Memo or contact Elise Antoine via Outlook. |
| Staff | For Middle School AEISTs Accelerated and Enriched Instructional Support Teacher (AEIST) Canvas course with information, resources, and professional development materials. | MS | CIP | Asynchronous See AEIST Memo or contact Kathryn C Williams via Outlook. |
| Staff | Recognizing, Serving, and Supporting 2e Students in the Virtual Setting (New to 2e) | ES and MS | CIP | Asynchronous Link to Video (new)Link to Video (experienced) |
| Staff | Executive Functioning Support for Teachers of Twice-Exceptional (2e) Students | ES and MS | CIP | Asynchronous Self Enroll Code: https://mcpsmd.instructure.com/enroll/WG9XW8 |
| Staff | AP/IB | HS | CIP | Asynchronous Enroll IB Mid-Atlantic Networking Sessions AP Webinars and Online Sessions |
| Staff | Career and Technology Education Tech Ed and Computer Science |
HS | CIP | Asynchronous Varies by course
MCCE Mentor and New Teacher support Teaching Computer Science in a Blended Classroom (Register here) |
| Staff | Career and Technical Education (Foundations Trades) | HS | CIP | Asynchronous Electude Virtual training OSHA-10 Teacher Certification https://www.oshamidatlantic.org/virtual-instructor-led-training/ NCCER Training https://www.nccer.org/news-information/events?category |
| Staff | World Languages | MS/HS | CIP | Asynchronous Link to Suggested Sessions |
| Administrators, ESOL Teachers/Coaches, Classroom/Focus Teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, Staff Development Paraeducators | Elementary ELA Instruction Professional Learning Library Topics: ELA Grading and Reporting, Virtual Literacy Block Guidance, ELA Assessment |
ES | OTLS-CIP | Staff members should use this link to participate in any/all of the available asynchronous opportunities listed. |
| Administrators, ESOL Teachers/Coaches, Classroom/Focus Teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, Math Content Coaches/Reps, Staff Development Paraeducators |
Elementary English Language Development
(ELD) Instruction Professional Learning Library Topics:Â ESOL Grading and Reporting, Synergy, Benchmark ELD, Eureka ELD, 1st and 2nd Year Cohort, Office Hours |
ES | OTLS-CIP | Staff members should use this link to enroll in this resource course. |
| Staff (Administrators, Math Content Coaches/ Representatives, Staff Development, ESOL Teachers/Coaches, Classroom/Focus Teachers, Special Educators, Paraeducators) | Elementary Mathematics: Eureka Math Preparing to Teach Eureka Math in a Virtual Environment, Components of the Eureka Math Block in the Virtual Environment, Addressing Gaps in Student Learning, Math 5/6 PLC, and quite a bit more! | ES | OTLS-CIP | Staff members should use this link to view and enroll in these resources. |
| Staff | Customizing the Eureka Math curriculum for Pre-K Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/DPSPRS |  (PDO Course #89483) This course occurred live on August 13 and 14, 2020. Recording is posted on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas. |
| Staff | Customizing the Eureka Math curriculum for Pre-K Students with Significant Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/DPSPRS | (PDO Course #89481)This course occurred live on August 10 and 12, 2020.Recording is posted in the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas. |
| Staff | Adapting Eureka Preschool Curriculum Instruction and Materials for Pre-K students who are Visually Impaired | Pre-K | SE/Vision Services | (PDO Course #89472) This course occurred live on August 17, 2020. Asynchronous course will be available on November 4 - section 122770 |
| Staff | Literacy & Nearpod- Developing lessons for the virtual environment. | Pre-K | SE/PEP | (PDO Course #89525) Live 8/26/2020 and 8/28/2020. Recording is posted on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas. |
| Staff | Pre-K Eureka Math and Boom Cards Lessons | Pre-K | SE/PEP | (PDO Course #89526) >Live 8/26/2020 and 8/28/2020. Recording is posted on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas |
| Staff - PEP full day teachers and paraeducators | Enhancing Math Instruction for PreK Students with Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/PEP | PDO course # - 89628 October 15 - Recording will be posted by Nov 4 on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas December - TBD February - TBD April - TBD |
| Staff - PEP Pilot and Inclusive special educators and paraeducators | Enhancing Math Instruction for PreK Students with Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/PEP | PDO course # - 89629 October 15 - Recording will be posted by Nov 4 on the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas December - TBD February - TBD April - TBD Recordings to be posted in the PEP Professional Development Site in Canvas |
| Staff | Elementary iReady Reading and iReady Math Intervention | ES | OSE | iReady Math Course 89688 November 5 November 11 December 8 December 9 December 15 iReady Reading Course 89691> |
| Staff | Really Great Reading | ES | OSE | Course 88690 12/10 Course 89463 11/9 |
| Staff | Read Naturally Live | ES | OSE | Course 87630 Asynchronous |
| All Elementary Staff | A Goldmine of Online Services - Elementary | ES | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| All Secondary Staff | A Goldmine of Online Services - Secondary | MS, HS | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| Staff (For Library Media Staff Members: | Destiny Library Collections, Go Virtual | PK-12 | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| Staff (All Library Media Staff:) | Destiny Library Deep Dive (SPT-10, Oct. 8, 2020)> | PK-12 | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| Staff (All Library Media Staff) | Destiny Discover - Your DIGITAL School Library | PK-12 | OCIP | Link to Recording Here |
| PreK Staff | Online Literacy Resources for PreK | PreK | OCIP | Link to Recording |
| Secondary Staff | Preparing Students for Tomorrowâs Headlines | MS, HS | OCIP & Common Sense Education | Recorded Session Link Password: W^j6Efe7 SLIDES LINKED HERE |
| Elementary Staff | Digital Citizenship and Distance Learning | ES | OCIP & Common Sense Education | Recorded Session Link Password: 1Qf=%5jjSLIDES HERE |
| All Staff | Britannica School & ImageQuest for Virtual Learning> | ES, MS, HS | OCIP & Britannica Staff | Recording Link Here |
| All Staff | Welcome to TeachingBooks! If you are new to Teachingbooks, this is a resource for you! | ES,MS, HS [purchased for all schools/all levels] | OCIP & Teachingbooks. Net | Link Here |
| All Staff | Distance Learning with Teachingbooks.net | ES, MS, HS[purchased for all schools/all levels] | OCIP & Teachingbooks.net | Session Recording |
| All Staff | Getting Started with Sora, the Student Reading App> | ES, MS, HS | OCIP & Overdrive Staff | Recorded Session Here |
| All Staff | The Data Don't Lie: How a Culturally Relevant Makerspace Lesson Increased Student Achievement | ES, MS, HS | OCIP (presented by a media specialist and teacher at SSIMS) | LINK TO RECORDED SESSION HERE Link to Presentation Slideshow |
| All Staff - Especially two-way immersion ES schools and schools with a Spanish language program | Light Up Language Learning with FactCite Lingo | ES, MS, HS | OCIP & Lincoln Library | Recorded Session Here |
| Staff | Supporting Emergent Multilingual (ESOL) Students | MS, HS | OCIP-NEO session | PDO 89514 |
| Audience | Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials |
| Staff | Studying Skillful Teaching, Promoting Student Learning, Motivation and Achievement Courses are currently underway. Registration for the winter/spring 2021 semester will be posted on PDO on October 15 at 4:00 p.m. | Admin and teacher-level staff | DPGS | PDO Course # 50218 |
| Staff | Observing and Analyzing Teaching I Courses are currently underway. Registration for the winter/spring 2021 semester will be posted on PDO on October 15 at 4:00 p.m. | Admin and teacher-level staff that serve as certified observers | DPGS | PDO Course # 85963 |
| Staff | Observing and Analyzing Teaching for Aspiring Administrators Courses are currently underway. Registration for the winter/spring 2021 semester will be posted on PDO on October 15 at 4:00 p.m. | Prospective admin that plan to enter the AP pool within a year or less | DPGS | PDO Course # 53093 |
| Staff | Observing and Analyzing Teaching II (Courses are currently underway. Registration for the winter/spring 2021 semester will be posted on PDO on October 15 at 4:00 p.m.) |
Admin and teacher-level staff that serve as certified observers | DPGS | PDO Course # 85964 |
| Staff | Observing and Analyzing Teaching Update | Admin and teacher-level staff that serve as certified observers | DPGS | PDO Course # 88517 |
| Staff | Observing and Analyzing Teaching Recertification | Admin and teacher-level staff that serve as certified observers | DPGS | PDO Course # 52101 |
| Staff | Student learning Objectives (SLOs) Principal Training | New and Experienced Principals (ES, MS, HS) | DPGS | PDO Course # 89451 |
| Staff | MCEA: CPD NB01: National Board Candidates Support Courses: Component 2 | Teachers | DPGS | PDO Course # 88487 |
| Staff | MCEA: CPD NB02: National Board Candidates Support Courses: Component 3 | Teachers | DPGS | PDO Course # 88488 |
| Staff | MCEA: CPD NB03: National Board Candidates Support Courses: Component 4 | Teachers | DPGS | PDO Course # 88489 |
| Staff | MCEA: CPD NBCT Renewal: Continuing Growth, Leadership and Achievement | Teachers | DPGS | PDO Course #(coming soon) |
| Staff | Using Sign Language as Part of Multi-modal Communication Plans for Preschool Special Education Students | Pre-K | SE/D/HOH | (PDO Course #89462) This course occurred on August 13, 2020 DELETE |
| Staff | Intermediate Sign Language for all MCPS Teachers (CPD course) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | CPD/SE/D/HOH | CPD Course- October-December 2020 IN SESSION |
| Staff: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHOH) Teachers | Effective Tools for Distance Learning with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/DHOH | November 17, 2020 March 9, 20204:30-6:00 pm |
| Staff: DHOH Classroom Teachers | DHOH Teacher PLC and Collaboration | ES,MS, HS | SE/DHOH | Course# 89619 Nov 10Â #122240 Dec 8Â #122241 Jan 12 #122242 Feb 9 #122243 Mar 9 #122244 Apr 13 #122245 May 11 |
| Staff | Special Education Updates (Required) | Â ES, MS, HS | OSE | Course #89676 Nov: #122654 Dec: #122655 Jan: #122656 Feb: #122657 Mar: #122658 Apr: #122659 May: #122660 |
| Staff | Pre-K Special Education Updates and Collaboration | Pre-K | SE/PEP | Course #89700 November 17 - 122766 December 10 - 122768 January February March April May |
| Staff - New Pre-K General and Special Education Teachers and Parent Educators | Early Learning Assessment (ELA) | Pre-K | CIP/SE | November 10 and 11 |
| Staff | Pre-K Special Education New Teacher Workshops | Pre-K | SE/DPSPRS | Course #89704 December 15 January 26 February 23 3:45-4:45 pm |
| Staff | Orton Gillingham Methodologies | ES, MS HS | OSE | Course 87603 October 12-16 November 15-20 December 7-11 |
| Staff | Initial training Unique Learning Systems for new ALO teachers | ES, MS, HS | OSE | 88718 |
| Staff | New Teacher Workshops | ES, MS, HS | OSE | Course 89474 Oct 14: 4-6 PM Dec.8: 4-5:30 Other dates TBD |
| Staff | Learning Center and Alternate Learning Outcomes PLCâs | ES, MS, HS | OSE | Course#: 89654 Sect#: Nov 12: 122530 Dec 8: 122531 Jan 14: TBD |
| Staff | Planningfor Blended Learning | MS,HS | OCIP-NEO Session | Link to Course |
| Audience | Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials |
| Staff | Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons (Part one, and Part two) SEL Overview SEL lesson delivery Integration and delivery of SEL into day-to-day lessons Creating customized SELâs for classroom delivery | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | Part One: What is SEL? Implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL's) Lessons during COVID 19:Â 19:Â Asynchronous PDO Course Number:Â 89531 Part Two: Implementing SEL lessons: Building Relationships and Identifying student needs:Â Asynchronous PDO Course Number 89532> |
| Staff | Verbal De-escalation strategies | ES MS, HS | SFSE | Verbal De-escalation strategies:Â Asynchronous PDO Course Number:Â 89533 |
| Staff | A Cry for Help:Â Recognizing social-emotional signs and symptoms in students in a virtual environment | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | A Cry for Help:Â Recognizing social-emotional signs and symptoms in students in a virtual setting Asynchronous PDO Course Number:Â 89534 |
| Staff | Trauma Informed Teaching (Part one and two) | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | Part One Asynchronous PDO Course Number:Â 89478 Part Two Asynchronous PDO Course Number:Â 89529 |
| Staff | Mindfulness for Educators- Mindfulness Curriculum Training and Personal Practice Mindfulness SEL lessons Mindfulness Coaching PDO and Course Description- click here |
ES, MS, HS | SFSE | Mindfulness Curriculum Training Course Number: 89475 KP Mindfulness Day Course Number: 89523 |
| Staff: Teachers working in Autism Resource Services | Student Engagement, Executive Functioning, and FBA/BIP Development and Implementation | MS, HS | SE/Autism | Course #89661 November 10- 122559 December 8 - 122727 January 12- 122728 February 9 - 122729Â March 9 -122730 April 13 - 122731 May 11 -122732 4:00-5:00 |
| Staff: Teachers working in Aspergers Programs | Student Engagement, Executive Functioning, and FBA/BIP Development and Implementation | MS, HS | SE/Autism | Course #89652 November 10- 122512 December 8 - 122513 January 12 - 122514 February 9 - 122515 March 9 - 122516 April 13 - 122518 May 11 - 122519 4:00-5:00 |
| Staff: Teachers working in the Comprehensive Autism Preschool Program (CAPP) | Student Engagement, Instructional Programming and Supporting the Behavioral Needs of Students | Pre-K | SE/Autism | Course #89663 November 10-122560 December 8- 122734 January 12- 122735 February 9 - 122736 March 9 - 122737 April 13 - 122738 May 11 - 122739 4:00-5:00 |
| Staff: Teachers working in Elementary Autism Programs - ALO | Student Engagement, Instructional Programming and Supporting the Behavioral Needs of Students | ES | SE/Autism | Course #89664 November 10- 12256 December 8 - 122740 January 12- 122741 February 9 -Â 122742 March 9 - 122743 April 13 - 122744 May 11 - 122745 4:00-5:00 |
| Staff: Teachers working in Secondary Autism Programs - ALO | Student Engagement, Instructional Programming and Supporting the Behavioral Needs of Students | MS, HS | SE/Autism | Course #89666 November 10 - 122563 December 8 - 122746 January 12- 122747 February 9 -122748 March 9 -122749 April 13 - 122750 May 11-122751 4:00-5:00 |
| Staff | Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (Part 1) | ES, MS, HS | OSE | PDO Course 89527 |
| Staff, Students, Families | Mental Health Awareness Week (variety of topics to watch). | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | www.MCPSmentalhealth.org Asynchronous learning |
| Staff | PREPaRE Workshop 1 , 3rd Edition: Comprehensive School Safety Planning; Prevention Through Recovery | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | PDO:Â 88689 |
| Staff | PREPaRE Workshop 2, 3rd Edition: Mental Health Crisis Intervention: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | |
| Staff | Behavior Threat Assessment Teams | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | PDO Course 87159 |
| Staff and Families | Youth Mental Health First Aid | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | PDO Course 88514 (Sections TBD) |
| Administrators | MCPS and community resources to support their staff and how to find them (since staff likely go to their supervisors for help, first) | ES, MS, HS | SFSE | Learn More |
| Staff: PEP Pilot and Inclusive special educators and paraeducators | Supporting the Development of Social-Emotional Skills in Pre-K Students with Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/PEP | Course #89703 November 5, 2020January 2021 |
| Staff: PEP full day teachers and paraeducators | Supporting the Development of Social-Emotional Skills in Pre-K Students with Disabilities | Pre-K | SE/PEP | Course #89701 November 5, 2020January 2021 |
| Audience | Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials |
| Staff | Making Everyday Curriculum Materials Accessible (CPD course) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | CPD/SE/HIAT | PDO Course# 87696 October-November 2020 IN SESSION |
| Staff | Assistive Technology Tools and Strategies to Support Executive Functioning in the Classroom (CPD course) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | CPD/SE/HIAT | PDO Course #88634 October-December 2020 IN SESSION |
| Staff | Accessibility 101: Selecting and Creating Accessible Materials (E-TIPS) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89194 Asynchronous |
| Staff | Using Accessible Tools (E-TIPS) | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89195 Asynchronous |
| Staff | Provisioning Accessible Books (E-TIPS) | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89197earAsynchronous |
| Staff | Delivering Accessible Video Instruction (E-TIPS) | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89199 Asynchronous |
| Staff | Grammarly-Teaching Editing One Piece at a Time | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89699November 5 12:30 pm |
| Staff | Equatio- Making Math Digital and Accessible | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | PDO Course #89698 November 9 12:00 pm |
| Audience | Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials |
| Equity Matters Dialogues | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | EIU | Ongoing (search PDO) | |
| How to talk about race | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | EIU | Learn More | |
| How to Be an Antiracist | Pre-K,ES, MS, HS | EIU | Learn More | |
| Voces: Session 1 | All | EIU | Learn More | |
| Cycle of Socialization | All | EIU | Learn More | |
| Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Virtual Learning Environment | All | EIU | Learn More | |
| Fostering Hope in Turbulent Times | All | EIU | https://rise.articulate.com/share/rQOZr1uwQzDr_xijeck5IxWa_FWdi3Wn | |
| EIU: Courageous Conversations about Race Online Course | All | EIU | 86941 | |
| Â Cultural Proficiency and Implicit Bias Professional Learning for Employees New to MCPS | All | EIU | 87612 | |
| Culturally Responsive Teaching for Instruction | MS, HS | OCIP-NEO Session | PDO 89511 |
| Audience | Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff Date Available or Link to Registration/Materials |
| New Staff | Creating Conditions for Success through the Lens of Equity | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO Course # (In progress) |
| For Identified Schools | Becoming an Engaging, Equitable and Electric Online Educator (BEEEE) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | Â PDO Course # 89606 |
| Probationary Teachers | Planning for Meaningful Instruction | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO Course # (In progress) |
| Probationary Special Education Teachers | Planning for Success | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO Course # (In progress) |
| Probationary Teachers | Title I Early Career Teacher Induction- Mastery Teaching for Equity | Pre-K, ES | DPGS | PDO Course # (In progress) |
| Probationary Teachers | NTT-01 | All | DPGS | PDO Course # (In progress) |
| Teachers who are interested in becoming a mentor | TOT-06 | All | DPGS | PDO Course # (In progress) |
| Teachers who are interested in becoming a mentor | TOT-02 | All | DPGS | PDO Course # (In progress) |
| Teachers who are interested in becoming a mentor | Mentor Forums | All | DPGS | PDO Course # (In progress) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Future Leaders: Preparing for Promotion (AM session) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO# 64469(Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | SPT10: Future Leaders: Preparing for Promotion | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO# 87377 (Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Communicating Effectively in a Diverse World | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO# 89408 (Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Effective Writing | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO# 50713 Online (November 30 - December 18) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Leveraging Personalities and Communication in the Workplace | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 89403(Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Getting Organized | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 51496 Online (November 12) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Business English Grammar | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 50702(Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Managing the Stress of Change | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 89560Online (November 17) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Managing Change During Tumultuous Times | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 89563Online (November 18) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Professionalism in the Workplace | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 89582Online (December 18) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Self-Care: The Key to Balance and Wellness | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 88466 (Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Praxis Core: Reading, | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 87028(Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Praxis Core: Writing | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 86532(Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Praxis Core: Math | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 86020(Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | 7 Habits of Highly Effective Supervisors | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 85167(Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Supporting Services Staff | Building Resilience: how to find greater calmness, strength and hope during challenging times | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | DPGS | PDO # 89404 (Winter/Spring Dates: TBD) |
| Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff |
| Student Account Information | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
| How to log in to key applications (myMCPS Classroom, Zoom, ParentVUE) | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
| Navigating myMCPS Classroom | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
Navigating ParentVUE
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ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
| Additional courses | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
| How to Sign In to A Chromebook | All | SFSE |
| Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff |
| Understanding Eureka Math | ES | CIP | Resources on the Parent Resources page in the Eureka Math myMCPS classroom for use by schools |
| Understanding Benchmark Advance & Navigating the Benchmark Universe Platform | ES | CIP | |
| Understanding the instructional block | ES, MS, HS | CIP | |
| Understanding LearnZillion | MS | CIP | |
| Understanding StudySync | MS | CIP | |
| Navigating NWEA/MAP platform | ES, MS, possibly HS | CIP/OTI |
| Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff |
| Mealtime Routines and Positive Behavior (For parents of students pursuing Alternate Learning Outcomes in discreet special education programs) | ES, MS, HS | SE/Extensions | October 6 or 8, 2020 7:00-8:00 pm |
| Applying for and Obtaining Community Supports (For Families of students on Alternate Learning Outcomes in discreet special education programs) | ES, MS, HS | SE/Extensions | September 29 or 30, 2020- 6:30-8:30 pm Meeting ID meet.google.com/qhx-wnct-qif Phone Numbers (US)+1 260-297-0045 PIN: 428 107 077# |
| Supporting Parent Communication with Their Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (D/HOH) - Sign Language | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/D/HOH | Synchronous and Asynchronous- Staff are working individually with families in their program to arrange schedules |
| Supporting Parent Communication with Their Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (D/HOH) - Cued Speech | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/D/HOH | Synchronous and Asynchronous- Staff are working individually with families in their program to arrange schedules |
| Mindful Moments Video Series Addressing mindfulness strategies to support adult and student well-being |
All | SFSE | Learn More |
| Waymaking Video Series Addressing social emotional supports and student well-being |
All | SFSE | Learn More |
| Parent Academy Webinars, Virtual Chats, Video-Clips Providing Families with tips, strategies and resources to support student well-being learning at home |
All | SFSE | Learn More |
| Supporting Families with Their Students Experiencing Anxiety | ES, MS, HS | SE | |
| Executive Functioning Skills for Virtual Learning (For Families of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in diploma-bound services) | ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | August 24, 26, 27 (Sessions will be 4 PM to 6 PM on the following dates 8/27,9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24) all other sessions will be from 7 PM to 9 PM) |
| Flexible Thinking Skills for Virtual Learning (For Families of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in diploma-bound services) | ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | September 1, 2, 3, 2020 (Sessions will be 4 PM to 6 PM on the following dates 8/27,9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24) all other sessions will be from 7 PM to 9 PM) |
| Building Independence for Virtual Learning (For Families of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in diploma-bound services) | ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | September 8, 9, 10, 2020 (Sessions will be 4 PM to 6 PM on the following dates 8/27,9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24) all other sessions will be from 7 PM to 9 PM) |
| Supporting Development of Social Skills and Navigation of Social Situations in the Virtual Learning Environment (For Families of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in diploma-bound services) | ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | September 14, 15, 17, 2020 (Sessions will be 4 PM to 6 PM on the following dates 8/27,9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24) all other sessions will be from 7 PM to 9 PM) |
| Supporting Your Childâs Self-regulation Skills during Virtual Learning (For Families of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in diploma-bound services) | ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | September 22, 23, 24, 2020 (Sessions will be 4 PM to 6 PM on the following dates 8/27,9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24) all other sessions will be from 7 PM to 9 PM) |
| Structuring the Home Environment for Successful Virtual Learning (For Families of students in CAPP, elementary and secondary Autism programs) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | For CAPP/ES - August 25, 26, 27, 2020 For MS/HS - August 24 and 25, 2020 All sessions are 6:30-8:30 pm |
| Strategies for Engagement and Student Fluency with Technology to Increase Participation in Virtual Learning (For Families of students in CAPP, elementary and secondary Autism programs) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | For CAPP/ES -September 1, 2, 3, 2020 For MS/HS -August 31 and September 1, 2020 All sessions are 6:30-8:30 pm |
| Addressing Challenging Behaviors during Virtual Learning and in the Home Environment (For Families of students in CAPP, elementary and secondary Autism programs) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | For CAPP/ES -September 8, 9 10, 2020 For MS/HS - September 7 and 8, 2020 All sessions are 6:30-8:30 pm |
| Increasing Functional Communication for Virtual Learning and Success in the Home Environment (For Families of students in CAPP, elementary and secondary Autism programs) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | For CAPP/ES- September 15, 16, 17, 2020 For MS/HS - - September 14 and 15, 2020 All sessions are 6:30-8:30 pm |
| Self-care in the Home Environment (For Families of students in CAPP, elementary and secondary Autism programs) | Pre-K, ES, MS, HS | SE/Autism | For CAPP/ES - September 22, 23, 24, 2020 For MS/HS -September 21 and 22, 2020 All sessions are 6:30-8:30 pm |
| Overview of accessibility tools in MCPS | Gr 3 - 12 | SE/HIAT | Coming soon - early September |
| Using speech to text | Gr 3-12 | SE/HIAT | Coming soon - early September |
| Text-to-speech as an accommodation and a learning tool | ES, MS, HS | SE/HIAT | Coming soon - early September |
| Accessibility tools for ALO students | ES, MS, HS | SE/InterACT | Coming soon - mid September Asynchronous |
| Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
| Using text to speech and speech to text and word prediction with curriculum materials | MS, HS | SE/HIAT |
| Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
PDO Course # for Staff |
| Student Account Information | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
| How to log in to key applications (myMCPS Classroom, Zoom, ParentVUE) | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
| Navigating myMCPS Classroom | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
Navigating ParentVUE
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ES, MS, HS | OTI | Parent Webinar Series |
| Engaging in live sessions with Zoom | ES, MS, HS | OTI | Back to School Conference |
| Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
| Understanding Eureka Math | ES | CIP |
| Understanding Benchmark Advance & Navigating the Benchmark Universe Platform | ES | CIP |
| Understanding the instructional block | ES, MS, HS | CIP |
| Understanding LearnZillion | MS | CIP |
| Understanding StudySync | MS | CIP |
| Topic | School Level |
Coordinating Office |
| Socially Relevant Social and Emotional Discussions for Students! | ES, MS, HS | DPGS |
| Topic | Resource(s) | Summary |
| Social/Emotional Learning in the (Online) Classroom | Webinars |
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| 1. CASEL | 1. CASEL, The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning offers weekly webinars on various SEL topics as well as general information about SEL Competencies, Approaches, Impact, and SEL as a Lever for Equity. | |
| 2. âSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) at a Distance&rdquo | 2. This webinar from edWeb includes âstrategies and activities to transition SEL from the face-to-face setting to remote learning.â It also addresses building relationships with students and families and sustaining the learning community in a virtual setting. | |
| Reopening and The First Week of School | Webinars |
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1. âTier 1 Social, Emotional and Behavioral Supports to Restart Learning During a Crisisâ |
1. This webinar from edWeb describes effective Tier 1 Social-Emotional and Behavior (SEB) supports and how to implement them as well as the evidence base for such supports. | |
Articles/Books |
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1. â5 Tips for Supporting Students Socially and Emotionally During Distance Learningâ |
1. This article from Understood.org provides five practical ways to âsupport students socially and emotionally even if theyâre not physically in [the] classroom every day.â It is the last article in a Back to School for Educators series about building relationships and includes links to other helpful information. Another helpful article is âHow to Begin Positive Relationships With Families: 8 Tips to Tryâ which is the third article in the series. |
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2. âCreative Ways Teachers Are Building Classroom Community Onlineâ |
2. WeAreTeachers shares some creative ideas for creating community and building relationships in an online setting. This article features specific ideas and includes examples from teachers. |
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3. Though written in 2018, this article from Faculty Focus offers some fundamentals for building community digitally, such as communicating openly and often, encouraging interaction, and âbring[ing] the outside in.â |
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4. âTop 13 Ways To Create Community In Online Classes & Coursesâ |
4. This article discusses âwhy creating a community for your online course is important and several ideas for how to go about establishing and growing your course communityâ with strategies to get your students motivated, involved, and interacting with you and each other. |
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| 1. Virtual Community Building | 1. This guide is an assortment of ideas to build community under various categories such as collaboration, celebrations, games, and more and includes both synchronous and asynchronous opportunities. | |
2. This is a helpful infographic featuring short explanations of various applications and programs teachers can use to get students engaged virtually. While this list is by no means exhaustive, it provides a good starting point both in terms of tools teachers can use and general ideas for how teachers can engage students. |
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| Other | A. Articles âHow Student Agency Can Ease the Pain of Remote Learning and Teachingâ |
A1 Learner agency is âcharacterized by the ability for students to set and pursue their own learning goals.â This article discusses how fostering learner agency can be beneficial for both students and teachers, and includes some ideas on how to leverage that agency. |
B. Guides |
B1. This is an MSDE Educatorsâ Guide including information and resources regarding trauma, substance abuse, suicide help, domestic violence, and other factors affection emotional and mental health. |
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