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2006-2007 |
Language arts teachers participate in the New Jersey Writing 3 summer week institute.
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What's wrong with using the TEKS as a district curriculum? Why aren't the TEKS sufficient? What are some processes for developing, and implementing district-specific curriculum within the TEKS framework? Which curriculum documents need to be developed for teachers to use? These topics were addressed during Dr. Crain's boot camp campus leadership teams.
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This institute was designed for high school teachers that wanted to learn the SIOP Model and its effectiveness in assisting educators in serving English Language Learners.
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Participants studied and discussed issues concerning the implementation of the READ 180 Program.
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Administrators were presented with a review of program components, discussion/sharing of campus plans of action for implementation, scheduling of coordinators meetings, and distribution of set of training materials.
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Participants received an overview of the Harcourt Core Reading Program.
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The presenter addressed the nature of the gifted learner that presents academic and affective needs that must be addressed in the GT Program.
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Participants viewed the Reading Initiative Webcast regarding TPRI/Tejas LEE.
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New teacher orientation for all new MISD professional staff was held on August 4, 2006. New teachers were introduced to district personnel, received a personnel/employee benefit overview and secured information from the various district department stations.
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MISD general assembly was held on August 9, 2006. Keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Charles Petty. Theme for the year "Caring, Connecting, Creating a Better Future!"
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Professional Development & Appraisal System training is a required training for all new teachers. The following topics were addressed:
- Explanation of the rules
- Explanation of the domains
- Explanation of the Teacher Self-Report form
- An explanation of the scoring procedures
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Participants were trained in new purchasing procedures for the school year.
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A training for PTA officers from each campus was held on August 26, 2006.
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Participants addressed the word walls and science collaborative.
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A team building workshop for all principals and central office staff was held on September 6, 2006. Strategies for improving communication with staff, peers, and parents were presented.
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Teachers were trained in procedures and lessons to use with star lab. Teachers must be trained in order to check out star lab during the year.
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IDEA staff development committee members work diligently to create drafts of the 2007-2008 school calendar for voting purposes.
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Participants were provided strategies from a curriculum that is based on hands-on activities and is TEKS/TAKS correlated.
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Region One assigned team of "5" to McAllen ISD provided day one of campus leadership team training focusing on:
- Overview of Systemic Curriculum Model
- Vertical Alignment Documents
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Elementary principals received training on techniques for crisis prevention and restraining.
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Participants reviewed the 2006 test item analysis, looked at weak areas, and worked on a plan of action to improve science TAKS scores.
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Classroom management training is designed to assist new teachers to the profession. Areas that were presented to new teachers included space, teacher expectations, atmosphere & relationships, redirection, and taking care of self.
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IDEA members were treated to a presentation by the Rowe's "Razz Ma Tazz" Choir.
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Secretaries and supervisors were presented strategies focusing on communication, team building and stress management.
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Michael Fossum, NASA astronaut and MISD alumni, met with District staff on December 13, 2006 for a Q & A session. Strategies to motivate students in the field of science and mathematics were also discussed.
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Participants were provided strategies from a curriculum that is based on hands-on activities and is TEKS/TAKS correlated.
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New first grade teachers were trained on 1st Grade TEKS, Scope & Sequence, resources & activities.
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Classroom management training is designed to assist new teachers and experienced teachers with strategies to address the topics of space, teacher expectations, atmosphere & relationships, redirection, and taking care of self.
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Region One assigned team of "5" to McAllen ISD provided campus administrators training on FAKSONLINE, putting it all together and development of implementation plans.
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A parent training conference was held on April 2, 2007. Various topics of interests were presented to parents during breakout sessions.
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