Summer Professional Development
Come to Denver to learn something new or deepen your knowledge on a variety of topics that matter most to educators. Our research-based professional development will give you strategies and practices that are linked to student achievement and can be implemented quickly and easily.
Power Walkthrough Classroom Observation Seminar & Software
06/10/2013–06/11/2013
Get clear about effective instruction and the context of instruction (e.g., whole group, small groups, individuals), the type of work students are producing, whether students can identify learning goals, and the kinds of technology in use. Learn how to use Power Walkthrough software on your handheld device to capture important data during each classroom visit and leave the training session ready to conduct Power Walkthroughs in your school on the very next day.
Power Walkthrough Classroom Observation Seminar & Software & Train the Trainer
06/10/2013–06/12/2013
Expand district capacity to provide professional development by becoming licensed to present Power Walkthrough. Participants must complete the prerequisite seminar on Power Walkthrough before attending this training.
Preparing Young Children for the Common Core
06/17/2013
This workshop teaches early childhood teachers how to prepare their students for the Common Core kindergarten classroom. Participants learn developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, such as scaffolding and make believe play, through small group activities and video analysis of teaching strategies.
Preparing Kindergarteners for the Common Core
06/18/2013–06/19/2013
Learn which developmentally appropriate strategies will help your students succeed in the Common Core kindergarten classroom. Participants will also “unpack” both the English language arts and mathematics kindergarten standards in order to understand what knowledge and skills are expected of students at the end of their kindergarten year.
Instructional Planning for Common Core Mathematics in Grades 1–5
06/20/2013–06/21/2013
Learn about the Common Core mathematics’ grade-specific content, vocabulary, mathematical practices, and pedagogical shifts for grades 1–5. Participants will also learn how to determine if students are meeting the challenges of the standards and which developmentally appropriate strategies will help young learners meet the rigors of the standards.
DESI: What Matters Most When Aligning to the Next Generation Science Standards
06/26/2013–06/28/2013
Based on our field-tested book, Designing Effective Science Instruction, this workshop shows educators how to design and implement engaging science lessons using the Next Generation Science Standards. Each day of the workshop has a different focus—identifying important content, developing student understanding, and creating a positive learning environment—so you’ll leave the workshop with a comprehensive and effective plan for teaching science in your classroom.
Classroom Instruction That Works: Train the Trainer
07/08/2013–07/12/2013
Expand district capacity to deliver professional development by becoming licensed to present CITW. Participants must complete the prerequisite seminar on CITW before attending this training. Tuition includes a one-year license to present unlimited trainings within your district.
Classroom Instruction That Works
07/08/2013–07/10/2013
Learn about instructional strategies that research finds to have a powerful influence on student achievement. Plus, learn what new, rigorous research says about these strategies and how to use them effectively.
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works
07/08/2013–07/10/2013
In this workshop, learn about research-based instructional strategies for increasing student achievement and how to integrate technology into these strategies. Participate in guided practice with word processing, web resources, organizing and brainstorming software, data collection, and multimedia and leave the workshop with technology-infused lesson plans ready for the classroom.
McREL's Balanced Leadership Institute
07/15/2013–07/20/2013
McREL's Balanced Leadership Institute provides school leadership teams a comprehensive series that combines our ground-breaking research with intensive, on-going professional development aimed at raising student achievement. Explore topics such as developing shared leadership, creating a purposeful community, and leading change effectively.
Power Walkthrough Classroom Observation Seminar & Software
07/22/2013–07/23/2013
Get clear about effective instruction and the context of instruction (e.g., whole group, small groups, individuals), the type of work students are producing, whether students can identify learning goals, and the kinds of technology in use. Learn how to use Power Walkthrough® software on your handheld device to capture important data during each classroom visit and leave the training session ready to conduct Power Walkthroughs in your school on the very next day.