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INSERVICE EDUCATION CENTER

Summer Professional Learning

Opportunities

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Dear Educator: Summer is a time to get some much needed rest and relaxation after a busy school year. It is also a time to rejuvenate and invigorate your skills as an educator. As you make your summer plans, consider attending one of our many professional learning opportunities. For 2017 our goal is to build deeper content knowledge among teachers. We are excited to provide sessions at off-site locations this year: JSU’s Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, JSU’s Mountain Center in Heflin, and the Pell City Board of Education to name a few. Along with the Inservice Center itself, these additional sites provide greater convenience for folks in the northern, eastern, and western portions of our service area. All sessions, unless indicated otherwise, are open to any public school teacher in the state of Alabama. As you probably know, JSU Inservice administers the Alabama Technology in Motion program (ATIM), Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI), and the Alabama Science in Motion program (ASIM) for Region Six. Specialists from these outstanding programs are offering sessions for teachers along with programs by presenters from around the region and around the state. The sessions offered this summer are of high quality and focus on critical needs based on input from field surveys as well as meetings with district and school-based staff. We hope you will take advantage of these offerings and encourage your colleagues to do the same. Lastly, getting the word to every teacher about the programming and services we offer is on-going challenge. We encourage you to visit our website at www.jsu.edu/inservice, like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jsuinservice, or follow us on Twitter @jsuinservice. Additionally, you can join our text message service by sending the message @jsu100 to 81010. You may also provide us with your work email address to be added to our contact list. We promise not to distribute your information or bombard you with too many messages. The Inservice Center staff are here to serve you. We are educators serving educators. Please let us know your thoughts. Email us at inservice@jsu.edu or call (256) 782-5986. Have a great summer. We hope to see you at one of our sessions soon. Yours truly, Eric C. Lee Director JSU Inservice Education Center

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Summer Conferences and Special Events:

The annual Alabama Educational Technology Conference will be held June 13-15 at Hoover High School. This is the

state’s largest single gathering for technology related professional development sessions and vendors. Most sessions

apply to all grade levels and disciplines, including administrators. Make plans to attend today! Visit the following

address for more information: http://alex.state.al.us/aetc

The annual Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing will be held June 26-29 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin. To find out more information, visit: http://www.troy.edu/searic/gcc.html NOTE: Registration scholarships for this event will not be available from JSU Inservice for 2017.

MEGA Conference

The SDE’s annual MEGA Conference will be held July 10-14 in Mobile. For more information visit: www.alsde.edu

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Sessions for all grade levels and disciplines in beautiful Fairhope. July 24-27, 2017 at Fairhope Middle School. To register visit: http://apps.bcbe.org/gritc

Alabama Career Tech Education Summer Conference 2017

August 1-3 at the BJCC in Birmingham. To register visit www.alacte.org

Google Summit at Florence High School June 1-2, 2017

For information or to register visit: https://al.gafesummit.com/north/2017

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Symbols Used in this Catalog

ELA (English, Writing)

Reading (Literature, Library, Reading Strategies)

Math

Science

Social Studies (History, Economics, Geography)

Technology (Tech Integration, Computer Science)

Differentiation (Special Needs, Gifted, ESL)

Advanced Placement

All Subjects – General Interest

Multi-Day Event

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Title: Code Studio STI PD Title Number: JSU15013-17 Date and Time: May 2, 2017 8:00 – 3:30 Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: Grades 3, 4, 5 Program Leader(s): Dr. Jeff Gray Description: REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS HANDLED THROUGH CODE.ORG. VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO REGISTER: https://studio.code.org/pd/workshops/1443/enroll THE JSU INSERVICE CENTER WILL ENTER NAMES AND AWARD CREDIT IN STIPD FOLLOWING THE TRAINING EVENT. NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY IN STIPD. Workshop includes at no cost to teacher or school system (Full day of instruction, textbook, swag bag, tshirt, online resources, nice lunch and snacks, completion certificate, class resources mailed to each teacher after completion). We do not cover the cost of substitute teachers or teacher stipends, but all other training costs are covered by Code.org. This workshop targets grades 3-5, but those in K-2 and also grades 6-7 will also find topics suitable for their classes. Additional details about location and arrangements will be emailed to registrants a week prior to the workshop AQTS: 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 4.10

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Title: Code Studio STIPD Title Number: JSU15013-17 Date and Time: May 3, 2017 8:00 – 3:30 Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: Grades 3, 4, 5 Program Leader(s): Dr. Jeff Gray Description: REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS HANDLED THROUGH CODE.ORG. VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO REGISTER: https://studio.code.org/pd/workshops/1443/enroll THE JSU INSERVICE CENTER WILL ENTER NAMES AND AWARD CREDIT IN STIPD FOLLOWING THE TRAINING EVENT. NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY IN STIPD. Workshop includes at no cost to teacher or school system (Full day of instruction, textbook, swag bag, tshirt, online resources, nice lunch and snacks, completion certificate, class resources mailed to each teacher after completion). We do not cover the cost of substitute teachers or teacher stipends, but all other training costs are covered by Code.org. This workshop targets grades 3-5, but those in K-2 and also grades 6-7 will also find topics suitable for their classes. Additional details about location and arrangements will be emailed to registrants a week prior to the workshop AQTS: 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 4.10

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Title: Lunar/Meteorite Sample Certification STIPD Title Number: JSU15024-17 Date and Time: May 27, 2017, 9:30 – 3:30 Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: ALL, particularly those who teach science Program Leaders: NASA Trainers Description: For questions concerning directions, parking, lunch options, or other workshop logistics please contact Niki Wayner or Jade Patolo with the Little River Canyon Center, 256-845-3548. This workshop will prepare K-12 educators to borrow lunar and meteorite samples from NASA for use in educational settings. Information and activities will focus on Lunar Exploration, Lunar and Meteorite Origins, Sample Security, and Hands-on lessons for the classroom. Participants completing this workshop will receive free educational materials to use in their classrooms and be certified to borrow sample disks for two week intervals.

For Registration: https://www.etouches.com/236233

AQTS: 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,3.5,3.6

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Title: ASIM Chemistry Institute – Physical Science STIPD Title Number: ASIMChmPS Date and Time: June 1, 2017 from 8:30-3:30; June 2, 2017 from 8:30-3:30 Location: JSU Martin Hall Room 102 Target Participants: Physical Science Teachers (High School) Program Leader: Roseanne Green, ASIM Chemistry Specialist Description: This is training for teachers of physical science provided through Alabama Science in Motion. AQTS: All

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Title: ASIM Chemistry Institute – Level 2 STIPD Title Number: ASIMChm2 Date and Time: June 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2017. Each day from 8:30-3:30 Location: JSU Martin Hall Room 102 Target Participants: Chemistry Teachers (High School) Program Leader: Roseanne Green, ASIM Chemistry Specialist Description: This is training for teachers of chemistry provided through Alabama Science in Motion. AQTS: All

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Title: ASIM JSU Physics Institute 2017 – Level 2 STIPD Title Number: JSUASIM15033-17 Date and Time: June 20,21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2017. Each day from 8:00-3:00 Location: JSU Martin Hall Room 217 Target Participants: Physics Teachers (High School) Program Leader: Jason Cole, ASIM Physics Specialist Description: This is training for teachers of physics provided through Alabama Science in Motion. AQTS: All

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Title: ASIM Biology, Environmental Science, and Anatomy Summer Institute 2017 STIPD Title Number: JSUASIM15032-17 Date and Time: June 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2017. Each day from 8:30-3:30 Location: JSU Martin Hall Room Target Participants: Biological Sciences (High School) Program Leader: Krystal Milam, ASIM Biology Specialist Description: This is training for teachers of the biological sciences provided through Alabama Science in Motion. AQTS: All

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Title: What to Do When They’re New: Best Practices for Newcomer English Learners STIPD Title Number: JSU15031-17 Date and Time: June 1, 2017 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Saks Elementary School (31 Watson Street, Anniston, AL 36206) Target Participants: ALL Disciplines – All Grade Levels Program Leaders: Erika Bell and Courtney Hallford Description: Participants will study factors that affect and are relevant to newcomer instruction. They will leave with a broadened scope of what it means to be/have a newcomer student, how to support newcomers and their families, and strategies to assist in language acquisition and acculturation. AQTS: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6

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Title: Level Up Your Lessons (for Elementary Grades) STIPD Title Number: JSUTIM18101-17 Date and Time: June 1, 2017 8:30 – 11:30 Location: Pell City Board of Education (3101 15th Avenue North, Pell City) Target Participants: PK-6 Program Leader: Brandi Caldwell, Alabama Technology in Motion Specialist Description: This is a three hour session where teachers should bring some existing lessons either on paper or digitally. We will review the SAMR model, look at digital tools that can support learning, then put together task cards and steps to level up lessons. AQTS: 1.3, 1.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.7, 3.8, 4.10

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Title: Level Up Your Lessons (for Secondary Grades) STIPD Title Number: JSUTIM18102-17 Date and Time: June 1, 2017, 12:30 – 3:30 Location: Pell City Board of Education (3101 15th Avenue North, Pell City) Target Participants: 7-12 Program Leaders: Brandi Caldwell, Alabama Technology in Motion Specialist Description: This is a three hour session where teachers should bring some existing lessons either on paper or digitally. We will review the SAMR model, look at tools that can support learning, then put together task cards and steps to level up lessons. AQTS: 1.3, 1.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.7, 3.8, 4.10

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Title: Dyslexia Awareness Training This session is offered multiple days and times. STIPD Title Number: JSU15060-17 Date and Time: June 13, 2017, 8:30-11:30 Location: Inservice Center at McClellan Target Participants: Any K-12 educator Program Leader: Wendy Warren Description: This dyslexia simulation is a hands-on experience. The simulation is designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustration that individuals with dyslexia (specific language learning challenge) encounter daily. The intent of this experience is to lead to greater empathy and understanding and provide insight into working more effectively with these individuals. During this simulation, participants will engage in situations designed to stimulate various language –related tasks similar to those encountered in the classroom and workplace. Each experience will last approximately 10-15 minutes allowing time for debriefing and reflection led by a trained facilitator. This is not a “train the trainer” professional development. All materials used and rights to facilitate this simulation are reserved by the Shelton School in Dallas, Texas. This is a three hour learning opportunity. AQTS: Standards 1 and 2

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Title: Dyslexia Awareness Training This session is offered multiple days and times. STIPD Title Number: JSU15061-17 Date and Time: June 13, 2017, 12:30-3:30 Location: Inservice Center at McClellan Target Participants: Any K-12 educator Program Leader: Wendy Warren Description: This dyslexia simulation is a hands-on experience. The simulation is designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustration that individuals with dyslexia (specific language learning challenge) encounter daily. The intent of this experience is to lead to greater empathy and understanding and provide insight into working more effectively with these individuals. During this simulation, participants will engage in situations designed to stimulate various language –related tasks similar to those encountered in the classroom and workplace. Each experience will last approximately 10-15 minutes allowing time for debriefing and reflection led by a trained facilitator. This is not a “train the trainer” professional development. All materials used and rights to facilitate this simulation are reserved by the Shelton School in Dallas, Texas. This is a three hour learning opportunity. AQTS: Standards 1 and 2

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Title: Plant Identification and Animal Habitat Workshop STIPD Title Number: JSU15021-17 Date and Time: June 19, 2017, 8:30 – 12:30 Location: Anniston Museum of Natural History (800 Museum Drive, Anniston) Target Participants: PK-5 Program Leaders: Sarah Burke, Anniston Museum of Natural History Description: The class will begin with an introduction to native plant species. Teachers will learn how to properly identify local plant life before discussing classroom activities. Following the plant life lecture, teachers will partake in a nature trail walk to practice plant identification skills. Returning to the auditorium, teachers will be encouraged to take a small break for refreshments and snacks. After the break, an animal habitat discussion will begin. Native animal species will be identified and discussed with the use of live animals and introducing different classroom activities. Following the animal habitats discussion, the teachers will enter the museum’s exhibit halls and practice their skills teaching each other about the different animal habitats. AQTS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.9, 4.10

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Title: AP Economics Test Prep STI PD Title Number: Registration handled by Federal Reserve Bank by calling (205) 968-6728 or emailing Julie Kornegay at julie.l.kornegay@atl.frb.org. Date and Time: June 20, 2017 9:00-3:00 Location: Birmingham Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank off I-459 at 524 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham Target Participants: Teachers of AP Micro and Macroeconomics Program Leader(s): Wanda McAbee Description: ** REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS HANDLED THROUGH THE FEDERAL RESERVE ** This one day workshop for teachers of AP Micro and Macroeconomics will target the most commonly misunderstood concepts from the AP exams. Help your students master those content areas that frequently give them problems. Creative teaching ideas will be emphasized to increase student understanding of fundamental micro and macro economic concepts—especially those that are frequently answered incorrectly on exams. Participants will learn strategies to prepare students for short and long response questions and insights into scoring from experienced AP Econ readers. Lunch and all classroom materials will be provided at no cost. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is JUNE 13, 2017. AQTS: 1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5, 4.10

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Title: Seas, Trees, and Economies: Science and Economics Lessons This session is also offered July 19th. STI PD Title Number: JSU15065-17 Date and Time: June 21, 2017 9:00-12:00 Location: Ramona Wood Hall at JSU Main Campus Target Participants: Grades 3-7 Program Leader(s): Dr. Melinda Staubs and Ms. Bronwyn Bishop (NBCT) Description: Anxious about the new Science Standards? Adopt these fun, but standards-based lessons to engage your students in critical thinking and inquiry-based methods. Ten active-learning lessons and simulations will help your students better understand the relationship between our environment and the economy, spark animated discussions and promote a better understanding of science. Lessons are easily integrated into the science or social studies curriculum. There is a maximum of 18 seats for this session. All preregistered teachers will receive a copy of the Seas, Trees, and Economies curriculum. The deadline to register for this workshop is June 13, 2017. AQTS: 1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5, 4.10

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Title: Connections: Applied Math Lessons This session is also offered on July 19th. STI PD Title Number: JSU15066-17 Date and Time: June 21, 2017 1:00-4:00 Location: Ramona Wood Hall at JSU Main Campus Target Participants: Grades 3-6 Program Leader(s): Dr. Melinda Staubs and Ms. Bronwyn Bishop (NBCT) Description: Blend essential mathematics skills with basic economics concepts to give your students a lifelong foundation in math by taking everyday economics concepts and making math fun. Give your students an appreciation for “real-world” math with 12 unforgettable activities. Apply tangible mathematical problem-solving techniques to everyday economics and finance lessons. Use this dynamic, active-learning approach to solidify important math concepts for your students. There are 18 seats available for this session. The deadline to register is June 13, 2017. All preregistered teachers will receive a copy of the Connections Curriculum. AQTS: 1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5, 4.10

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Title: Trail of Tears (at Little River Canyon) STIPD Title Number: JSU15029-17 Date and Time: July 10, 2017 Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: Grades 3, 4, 5, 10 are focus, but ALL grades may attend Program Leader: Ranger Larry Beane, National Park Service Description: This course introduces teachers to the geography of the Trail of Tears story, the National Historical Trail, and information available on the subject. Using this information in multiple styles of teaching enhances the retention of the stories and history of the area, region and this nation. Though this subject is a dark part of our country's history, it also can inspire people to face great adversity. Teachers will experience a portion of the actual Trail of Tears route that exists through the Little River Canyon National Preserve. AQTS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

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Title: Dyslexia Awareness Training This session is offered multiple days and times. STIPD Title Number: JSU15062-17 Date and Time: July 10, 2017, 8:30-11:30 Location: Inservice Center at McClellan Target Participants: Any K-12 educator Program Leader: Wendy Warren Description: This dyslexia simulation is a hands-on experience. The simulation is designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustration that individuals with dyslexia (specific language learning challenge) encounter daily. The intent of this experience is to lead to greater empathy and understanding and provide insight into working more effectively with these individuals. During this simulation, participants will engage in situations designed to stimulate various language –related tasks similar to those encountered in the classroom and workplace. Each experience will last approximately 10-15 minutes allowing time for debriefing and reflection led by a trained facilitator. This is not a “train the trainer” professional development. All materials used and rights to facilitate this simulation are reserved by the Shelton School in Dallas, Texas. This is a three hour learning opportunity. AQTS: Standards 1 and 2

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Title: Dyslexia Awareness Training This session is offered multiple days and times. STIPD Title Number: JSU15063-17 Date and Time: July 10, 2017, 12:30-3:30 Location: Inservice Center at McClellan Target Participants: Any K-12 educator Program Leader: Wendy Warren Description: This dyslexia simulation is a hands-on experience. The simulation is designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustration that individuals with dyslexia (specific language learning challenge) encounter daily. The intent of this experience is to lead to greater empathy and understanding and provide insight into working more effectively with these individuals. During this simulation, participants will engage in situations designed to stimulate various language –related tasks similar to those encountered in the classroom and workplace. Each experience will last approximately 10-15 minutes allowing time for debriefing and reflection led by a trained facilitator. This is not a “train the trainer” professional development. All materials used and rights to facilitate this simulation are reserved by the Shelton School in Dallas, Texas. This is a three hour learning opportunity. AQTS: Standards 1 and 2

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Title: You Can Do the Rubik’s Cube (Differentiation) STIPD Title Number: JSU15022-17 Date and Time: July 11, 2017, 8:00 - 11:00 Location: JSU Mountain Center in Heflin (just east of Heflin off US 78 on Southwire Drive) Target Participants: K-12 with a primary focus of 4th,5th,6th grades Program Leaders: Dessa Stephens, Laurinda Watson, Calhoun County Schools Description: The training will allow teachers access to a set of Rubik's cubes and lesson plans, free of charge (provided through a lending library), to utilize in the classroom. The training will prepare teachers to use the Rubik's cube in the classroom to teach a plethora of standards and skills for all grade levels. General education teachers will gain differentiation lessons for gifted/advanced learners and lessons that provide strategies to teach math concepts, practice with functional text, and learning with a whole brain thinking approach. Gifted educators gain an entire unit of study based around solving the cube that is challenging and engaging for gifted students of all grades. You will leave with tools to teach you and your students how to solve the Rubik's cube, a complete lesson on "Meeting the Cube,” and the information to receive a set of Rubik's cubes to use in your classroom AQTS: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 ,2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5

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Title: Differentiation for Advanced/Gifted Learners in The General Education Classroom STIPD Title Number: JSU15023-17 Date and Time: July 11, 2017 1:00 – 4:00 Location: JSU Mountain Center in Heflin (just east of Heflin off US 78 on Southwire Drive) Target Participants: PK-12 Program Leader: Dessa Stephens, Laurinda Watson, Calhoun County Schools Description: The training will provide teachers with differentiation strategies and resources that are easy to access and utilize for advanced/gifted learners in the general education classroom. Teachers will be given access to reading and math resources for all grade levels that are already correlated and aligned to the state standards. These may be printed to provide advanced students with differentiation without pulling the teacher away from the other students and still engaging and challenging higher achieving students in the classroom. The training will provide insight on young gifted students, characteristics or gifted students, myths of what a gifted student is and is not, and lots of other information to help teachers engage, understand, and challenge the gifted/advanced learners that are in ALL classrooms. AQTS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 3.1, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5

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Title: To Ask or Not to Ask: Creating Quality Questions for the ELA Classroom STIPD Title Number: JSU15025-17 Date and Time: July 11, 2017, 8:30 – 11:30 Location: JSU Inservice Education Center (100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston) Target Participants: Grades 6-12 Program Leader: Dr. Emily Sims, JSU School of Education Description: This session will actively engage attendees in the thinking process necessary to create, pose, and probe quality questions in the English Language-Arts classroom. AQTS: 2.5, 2.7

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Title: Get Those Books OUT of Your Classroom…and Into Nature! STIPD Title Number: JSU15026-17 Date and Time: July 12-13, 2017 8:30-3:30 Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: PK-6 Program Leaders: Christie Calhoun and Dr. Christi Trucks, JSU School of Education Description: Teachers will be provided with tools, resources, methods, and strategies for integrating children’s literature into engaging lessons in science and environmental education. Many schools today are establishing outdoor learning spaces for students, known as outdoor classrooms. Once grants have been written, funds have been received, and classrooms have been designed, the question becomes, “Now what do we do?” In this two-day reading retreat, K-6 classroom teachers can learn how to make meaningful learning happen in their outdoor spaces*. Day 1 will focus on children’s literature that is related to nature, gardening, and exploration of the natural environment. Teachers will participate in hands-on learning experiences including, but not limited to: *nature walks *investigations *preservation And what would an outdoor classroom be without integration of art? Teachers will participate in an art project utilizing reusable materials in a portion related to the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Day 2 will also include children’s literature and will integrate technology into the environmental topics discussed Day 1. We will explore many different apps that allow

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students to create books, brochures, cartoons, and movies to present their knowledge. For those of you without outdoor classrooms we will explore Google Cardboard and green screens and how they can be introduced to give students a virtual reality field trip anywhere, any day. Even though we will be designing our own creations we will still be actively enjoying our beautiful surroundings. You don’t want to miss this fun-filled, interactive retreat that will allow you to focus on integrating children’s literature into the various aspects of your teaching! Participants will go home with a toolkit of strategies, activities, and materials for making your classroom one that children will be begging to visit! NOTE: Those registered for the retreat will need to collect bottle caps in multiple sizes and colors, such as those found on soda bottles, water bottles, containers, etc. So start saving those now. You won’t believe what we can do with them! *Please note that the ideas and activities shared at this retreat can be done in regular classrooms and are not strictly limited to teachers who work with outdoor classrooms. AQTS: 1.1, 1.3, 2.6, 3.4, 4.10, 5.2

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Title: Developing Engaging and Rich Content Area Lessons – The Depth and Complexity Model STI PD Title Number: JSU15049-17 Date and Time: July 17, 2017 8:30-11:30 Location: Walter M. Kennedy Elementary School – library – (250 Otis Perry Drive, Pell City, AL 35128) Target Participants: K-6 Program Leaders: Leslie Hughes and Crystal Mitchell (Pell City Schools) Description: The Depth and Complexity model (developed by Sanda Kaplan) is a method of approaching content and developing cross-curricular lessons that facilitate learning at differing levels of sophistication. Learn how this approach can help an elementary teacher address trends, ethics, multiple perspectives, and much more! AQTS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.4, 4.8, 4.10, 5.1

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Title: Citizenship and Economics Education STI PD Title Number: JSU15067-17 Date and Time: July 17, 2017 9:00-12:00 Location: Merrill Hall at JSU Main Campus Target Participants: Grades 6-12 Program Leader(s): Marcia Farabee Description: Students will soon be taking the US Citizenship Test in order to graduate. Make sure yours are ready with these hands-on, project-based lessons and ideas that meet the citizenship standards. These activities, which incorporate economics, government, and civic responsibility, will help students develop into productive citizen. Lesson plans include technology and Alabama standards that include critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn to make informed decisions and become better citizens. Lessons and materials will be provided to preregistered participants. The deadline to register is July 19, 2017. AQTS: 1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5, 4.10

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Title: Refresher for Working School Librarians (July 17 Meeting) Also offered July 18th. STIPD Title Number: JSU15015-17 Date and Time: July 17, 2017 8:30 – 3:30 Location: JSU Inservice Center (100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston) Target Participants: School Librarians Program Leaders: Dr. Wendy Stephens, JSU School of Education Description: With the advent of electronic resources, 1:1 hardware initiatives, and read-write web technologies, it can be easy for school librarians to neglect the physical materials they have in-house. And while ideal collections used to focus on breadth, now access and usage drive our decision-making. To that end, this workshop will focus on topics to include collection analysis, weeding and deaccession of print and audiovisual materials, cataloging and classification to maximize access, and resources for book repair. Our primary goal is to re-examine library catalogs and collections in consideration of emerging trends in education and technology and provide school librarians with tools to connect teachers and learners with a range of materials. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Burrow Library Services. AQTS: 3.4, 4.1, 4.4, 5.2, 5.5

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Title: Refresher for Working School Librarians (July 18 Meeting) Also offered July 17th. STIPD Title Number: JSU15034-17 Date and Time: July 18, 2017 8:30 – 3:30 Location: JSU Inservice Center (100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston) Target Participants: School Librarians Program Leaders: Dr. Wendy Stephens, JSU School of Education Description: With the advent of electronic resources, 1:1 hardware initiatives, and read-write web technologies, it can be easy for school librarians to neglect the physical materials they have in-house. And while ideal collections used to focus on breadth, now access and usage drive our decision-making. To that end, this workshop will focus on topics to include collection analysis, weeding and deaccession of print and audiovisual materials, cataloging and classification to maximize access, and resources for book repair. Our primary goal is to re-examine library catalogs and collections in consideration of emerging trends in education and technology and provide school librarians with tools to connect teachers and learners with a range of materials. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Burrow Library Services. AQTS: 3.4, 4.1, 4.4, 5.2, 5.5

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Title: Candy Bars, Pizza, and Surprise! Entrepreneurship Lessons and Activities STI PD Title Number: JSU15068-17 Date and Time: July 18, 2017 9:00-3:00 Location: Birmingham Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank off I-459 at 524 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham Target Participants: Career Tech and Social Studies teachers of grades 7-12 Program Leader(s): Julie Kornegay and Cynthia McCarty Description: Come share the day with us at the Fed and learn lots of fun ways to incorporate basic entrepreneurship in your classroom. The nation’s economy will increasingly rely on entrepreneurs to stimulate economic growth. The skill set needed for success requires one that values opportunity, creativity, and agility. These lessons introduce students to successful entrepreneurship through simulations, games, role-playing, and lessons. Every participant will receive Entrepreneurship Economics, a set of 11 lessons aligned to the Voluntary National Standards in Economics, the National Standards in Personal Finance, the National Standards for Business Education, and the National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education. Lessons include building a business plan; risk and insurance; start-up financing; credit ratings; marketing; resources, and so much more! Teachers must pre-register by July 11th. AQTS: 1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5, 4.10

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Title: Connections: Applied Math Lessons This session is also offered on July 19th. STI PD Title Number: JSU15069-17 Date and Time: July 19, 2017 9:00-12:00 Location: Ramona Wood Hall at JSU Main Campus Target Participants: Grades 3-6 Program Leader(s): Dr. Melinda Staubs and Ms. Bronwyn Bishop (NBCT) Description: Blend essential mathematics skills with basic economics concepts to give your students a lifelong foundation in math by taking everyday economics concepts and making math fun. Give your students an appreciation for “real-world” math with 12 unforgettable activities. Apply tangible mathematical problem-solving techniques to everyday economics and finance lessons. Use this dynamic, active-learning approach to solidify important math concepts for your students. There are 18 seats available for this session. The deadline to register is July 12, 2017. All preregistered teachers will receive a copy of the Connections Curriculum. AQTS: 1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5, 4.10

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Title: Seas, Trees, and Economies: Science and Economics Lessons This session is also offered July 19th. STI PD Title Number: JSU15070-17 Date and Time: July 19, 2017 1:00-4:00 Location: Ramona Wood Hall at JSU Main Campus Target Participants: Grades 3-7 Program Leader(s): Dr. Melinda Staubs and Ms. Bronwyn Bishop (NBCT) Description: Anxious about the new Science Standards? Adopt these fun, but standards-based lessons to engage your students in critical thinking and inquiry-based methods. Ten active-learning lessons and simulations will help your students better understand the relationship between our environment and the economy, spark animated discussions and promote a better understanding of science. Lessons are easily integrated into the science or social studies curriculum. There is a maximum of 18 seats for this session. All preregistered teachers will receive a copy of the Seas, Trees, and Economies curriculum. The deadline to register for this workshop is July 12, 2017. AQTS: 1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5, 4.10

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Title: Cross Curricular STEM Projects in the Elementary Classroom STIPD Title Number: JSU15050-17 Date and Time: July 20, 2017 8:30-3:30 Location: Walter M. Kennedy Elementary School – library – (250 Otis Perry Drive, Pell City, AL 35128) Target Participants: K-6 Program Leaders: Leslie Hughes and Crystal Mitchell Description: The new science standards include goals for engineering! Time is limited, and days are short. How can teachers fit it all in? Experience engineering across your grade level standards! Build Native American homes during Social Studies. Construct and test polar bear habitats during your unit on animal adaptations. Develop rafts and test buoyancy as you read a Laura Ingalls Wilder novel and discuss westward expansion. Engage your students like never before! Participants will engage in hands-on engineering activities and develop cross-curricular challenges that deepen your students’ engagement and understanding of science, math, social studies, and language arts. AQTS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.4, 4.8, 4.10, 5.1

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Title: ACT Prep: Tips for Raising Student Scores STI PD Title Number: JSU15071-17 Date and Time: TBD – Check Chalkable/STI PD for Updates Location: Merrill Hall on the JSU campus Target Participants: Teachers of Grades 9-12 Program Leader(s): Ms. Kim Norton Description: Improve your students’ financial strength by providing them with strategies to earn a higher ACT score. Better scores lead to more scholarships and less student loan debt. Experienced educator and ACT analyst, Ms. Kim Norton, will provide tips so that you can boost your students’ test-taking strategies and skills needed for better performance on the ACT. Discover short-cuts for math problems as well as other time-management tips that will help your students get the most out of the limited time they have. Interpreting graphs, analyzing charts, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving are commonly misunderstood themes on the test. Use these guidelines to help your students overcome their fears, learn effective strategies, and improve their results. Take advantage of this information-packed workshop that will help you effectively instruct your students so that they can perform at their best. Materials and light refreshments will be provided for all pre-registered participants. Lunch will be provided for all pre-registered participants.

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Title: Ecology and Geology of Little River Canyon National Preserve STIPD Title Number: JSU15019-17 Date and Time: July 20, 2017 8:30-3:30 Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: Grades 2-8, but ALL may attend Program Leader(s): Larry Beane, National Park Service Ranger

Description: The content focus will be for grades 2-8, however, any teacher may attend. This session is being offered through the JSU Inservice Center by the National Park Service. Explore Little River Canyon geology, biology and ecology with a National Park Service ranger. Learn some of the classroom and field trip lessons available from the park. Touch the fossils, smell the flowers, walk in the forest and glades to see rare species. Let the layers of the canyon tell you why so many rare species call this place home. Teachers will experience the canyon, have access to knowledge of plants, animals and fossils of the park. They will be able to take the provided lesson plans to make local geology, ecology and biology easier to teach. By using iNaturalist, teachers can get projects underway near them, or contribute to real park databases. Participants will learn to use their phone/tablet/cameras for real science.

Prerequisites: Bring or partner with someone who brings a smart phone, tablet or GPS enabled camera. Open a free iNaturalist account and download the free iNaturalist app to use during the session. AQTS: 1.1, 1.2, 3.7, 4.10, 5.2

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Title: Giving Students the Tools to Succeed in Math: The Mathematical Practice Standards STIPD Title Number: JSU15051-17 Date and Time: July 27, 2017 8:30-11:30 Location: Walter M. Kennedy Elementary School – library – (250 Otis Perry Drive, Pell City, AL 35128) Target Participants: K-6 Program Leaders: Leslie Hughes and Crystal Mitchell (Pell City Schools) Description: Attention to precision, perseverance, making a model…Regardless of age or grade, the Mathematical Practice Standards (MPS) are a collection of “important processes and proficiencies” that can help students develop a mathematical mindset. Become more familiar with this guide to good math instruction, applicable for any textbook or grade level! Participants will explore the eight Mathematical Practice Standards (MPS) and how they can be used to guide lesson development and provide problem-solving strategies to students in any grade. AQTS: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.8, 4.10, 5.1

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Title: Exploring the Absolute Value of Mathematics in Alabama: Math Retreat STIPD Title Number: JSU15017-17 Date and Time: July 24-25, 2017, 8:30 – 3:30 Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: Grades 3-5 Program Leaders: Amber Trantham, Kelly Roper, Math Specialists Description: Join us on the adventure that is Alabama. Surround yourself with the beauty of Long Leaf Pines and the Little River Canyon. This 2-day magical experience will capitalize on the cultures of Alabama’s students, rather than viewing their struggles as deficits. Acquire mathematical strategies and cross curricular integrations as we explore the vast regions of our state. Treat yourself and your students by experiencing real world Math through the diversity our state has to offer. ***Lodging, food and travel will be the responsibility of each participant*** AQTS: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.5, 4.1

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Title: Exploring the Magnitude of Mathematics in Alabama: Math Retreat STIPD Title Number: JSU15018-17 Date and Time: July 26-27, 2017 8:30 – 3:30 Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: Grades K-2 Program Leaders: Amber Trantham, Kelly Roper, Math Specialists Description: Join us on the adventure that is Alabama. Surround yourself with the beauty of Long Leaf Pines and the Little River Canyon. This 2-day magical experience will capitalize on the cultures of Alabama’s students, rather than viewing their struggles as deficits. Acquire mathematical strategies and cross curricular integrations as we explore the vast regions of our state. Treat yourself and your students by experiencing real world Math through the diversity our state has to offer. ***Lodging, food and travel will be the responsibility of each participant.***

AQTS: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.5, 4.1

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Title: National Board Certification: You Can Do It! We Can Help! This session is also offered August 23rd. STIPD Title Number: JSU15035-18 Date and Time: August 16, 2017 4:30-7:00 PM Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: Any K-12 educator seeking information about the National Board Certification process. Program Leader: Amber Trantham (JSU) Description: In 2014 the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) made changes to the certification process that not only make it less expensive, but also provide educators with a flexible timeline for completing the process. This session offers detailed instructions on application procedures, an overview of the process, helpful resources, grant information, and tips to prepare you for National Board certification.

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Title: National Board Certification: You Can Do It! We Can Help! This session is also offered on August 16th. STIPD Title Number: JSU15036-18 Date and Time: August 23, 2017 4:30-7:00 PM Location: Little River Canyon Center (4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne) Target Participants: Any K-12 educator seeking information about the National Board Certification process. Program Leader: Amber Trantham (JSU) Description: In 2014 the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) made changes to the certification process that not only make it less expensive, but also provide educators with a flexible timeline for completing the process. This session offers detailed instructions on application procedures, an overview of the process, helpful resources, grant information, and tips to prepare you for National Board certification.