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2013-2014 Summer Professional Development Calendar 

1

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 

Instructors 3 

Course Information 4 

Map to locations 5 

Course Calendar 6-9 

Course Details 10-24 

College Credit Information 25 

All attendees 

must register 

Please sign up on 

My Learning Plan 

Sign up prior 

to the start 

of class! 

2

Instructors 

I n s t r u c t i o n a l S u p p o r t 

Brad 

Niessen 

Laurie 

Mercer 

Joshua 

Ehret 

Tana 

Ruder 

Kristin 

Ford 

C l e r i c a l S u p p o r t 

Chywonna 

Gonzalez 

Susan 

Johnson 

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C o u r s e I n f o r m a t i o n 

T y p e s o f C o u r s e s 

Online Course 

A complete Online 

course done from 

your Computer 

Face to Face 

Live Instruction that 

is led by an 

instructor in a 

traditional classroom 

Virtual 

Session 

A short Virtual 

Session done through 

Virtual Event 

A special event which 

offers a series of 

short Virtual learning 

opportunities 

T a r g e t e d C o u r s e A U D I E N C E s 

Classified 

Staff 

Clerical, Registrars, 

secretaries, and other 

All Staff 

Certified and 

Classified staff 

Certified 

Staff 

Staff with a certified 

teacher license, 

administrators or 

Target 

Audience 

Course designed for 

specified staff 

C o u r s e C r e d i t s 

My Learning Plan 

Professional 

Development points 

College credit 

Graduate level Credit 

awarded via baker 

with completion of 

attendance and Work 

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Training Locations: 

Christa McAuliffe Academy 

2055 S 143rd E, Wichita, KS 67230 

Informational Services and Technology (IST/Data Center) 

432 W 3rd St N, Wichita, KS 67203 

Instructional Support Center (ISC) 

412 South Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67202 

Price-Harris Elementary 

706 N. Armour, Wichita, KS 67206 

IST 

Price-Harris 

ISC 

CMA 

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MAY 2014 

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 

1 2 

5 

6 7 

8 

9 

iPad - Standard Apps: 

All Staff 

Synergy - Discipline: 

building Administrators 

10 Document Camera 

Integration Ideas in 

10 Minutes: All Staff 

Microsoft Excel 2010 

Beginner: All Staff 

Synergy– General 

survey: Office Staff 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

Synergy-Discipline 

Workshops: Building 

Administrators 

Classroom Images: 

All Staff 

Microsoft Word 2010 

Beginner: All Staff 

Synergy-basic Reports 

& transcripts: 

Office Staff 

Microsoft Excel 2010 

Intermediate: All 

Staff 

19 20 


intermediate: All 

Staff 

Synergy - Grades 

and Report Cards: 

Office Staff 

21 

Synergy - Grades 

and Report Cards: 

Office Staff 

22 23 

26 27 

SMART Board Basics 

28 

SMART Board Basics+ 

29 30 

SMART Board Resources 

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JUNE 2014 


2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Synergy 9.0 Enrollment 

and More for 

Elementary Clerical 


and More for 


SAMR and Edmodo 

Synergy 9.0 Discipline 

for Elementary 

AP's 


and More for 

Secondary Clerical 

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T e c h n o l o g y i n t e g r a t i o n 1 0 1 O n l i n e C o u r s e 

10 

11 

12 13 

Techknowledgy For 

District Newbies 


and More for 


Document Cameras 

and Paper Slide 

Videos 

There’s An App for That! 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

Synergy 9.0 Transcripts 

and More for 


Synergy 9.0 Transcripts 

and More for 



for Administrators 


for Elementary 

Principals 

23 

2 1 s t C e n t u r y C l a s s r o o m O n l i n e C o u r s e 

24 

25 

26 27 


for Secondary Administrators 


for Secondary 


Synergy 9.0 for New 


30 

7

JULY 2014 


1 2 3 4 

7 8 

9 

10 

11 

Microsoft OneNote 

2010 

Microsoft Word 

2010: Beginner 

Microsoft Excel 

2010: Beginner 

14 

15 

16 

17 18 

Global Learning 

There’s An App for 

That! 


Intermediate: All 

staff 

21 

Microsoft Excel 2010: 

Intermediate 

22 23 

Google Tools for 

Your Class 

24 

Techknowledgy For 

District Newbies 

25 

2 1 s t C e n t u r y C l a s s r o o m O n l i n e C o u r s e 

28 29 30 31 30 

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21st Century Classroom 

Description: The K-12 classroom has changed since the days 

of chalkboards and overhead projectors. Today’s students 

regularly use technology like laptops, mp3 players, smart 

phones and tablets. In order to engage the 21st century 

learner, teachers need to weave technology into the classroom 

seamlessly. Learn how to create such a classroom with this 

graduate level online course. 

 

 

 

This course costs $130 for 2 College Credits through 

Baker University. 

This course is online through www.usd259.edmodo.com 

Registration will open on May 12th and close once the 

class is full. 

Date Time Course type Audience Credit Instructor 

June 

16-20 

See Syllabus 

Online 

Teachers 

2 College 

Credits 

Brad Niessen 

And 

Cost $130 

July 

21-25 

Course Registration steps 

STEP 1- Register here [CLICK HERE] 

STEP 2- Make payment in person and by check at the 

Instructional Support Building no later than 4:45 on May 23rd. 

STEP 3 - Course login information will be sent to class participants 

after June 1st. 

**This course is limited to 20 participants and will 

close once the limit has been reached** 

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Document Cameras and Paper Slide Videos 

Description: Regardless of what you teach a document camera is a 

simple way to increase the engagement of your students. This session is 

designed to help you review basic skills then learn new possibilities of the 

document camera. Particular focus will center on how to make Paper Slide 

Videos with the document camera. Walk away with tons of integration 

ideas to use in your classroom. Bring your laptop. 


June 10 8:00-3:00 Face to Face @ IST 

432 W 3rd St North 

Wichita, KS 67203 

All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

PD Points 

Joshua Ehret 

Global Learning 

Description: Research, Explore, and Create Anywhere with Global 

Collaboration We often hear of small the world really is, but did you know 

that it’s easier than ever for students investigate Earth’s cultures and 

wonders with just a few simple tools, a sense of curiosity and adventure, 

and the right teacher digital network? In this session we will explore how 

to connect your students to experts, museums, National Parks, zoos and 

even other classrooms around the globe through video conferencing 

tools. We will also examine globally connected classrooms that are taking 

the Common Core’s concepts of curiosity, critical thinking, creating, and 

collaborating beyond the final frontier. Be prepared to take your imagination 

on an incredible journey as you develop opportunities for your own 

students in this workshop. Bring your laptop. 


Feb 20 8:00-3:00 Face to Face @ CMA 

2055 S 143rd E 


All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or PD Points 

Tana Ruder 

Dyane Smokorowski 

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Google Tools for Your Classroom 

Description: We all Google...but there are many tools 

owned by Google that are not utilized by teachers. During 

this class we will cover an array of tools and tips 

for you to use in your professional tasks, as well as, 

ways to use Google Tools with your students. Please 

bring a charged laptop, a Google Account, and 

Chrome downloaded. 


July 23 8:00-3:00 Face to Face @ Price- 

Harris Library 

706 N. Armour 


All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

PD Points 

Joshua Ehret 

Microsoft Excel 2010: Beginner 

Description: Participants will learn how to open, interact 

with, and close Excel, create workbooks and worksheets, 

learn about file types, and how to navigate 

around a spreadsheet. 

Beginner 


May 9 9:00-11:30 Face-to-Face @ IST 



all Staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 

Chywonna Gonzalez 

July 10 9:00-11:30 Face-to-Face @ IST 


all Staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


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Microsoft Excel 2010: Intermediate 

Description: Participants will learn ways to protect 

their document, how to define, create and troubleshoot 

formulas. How to use multiple worksheets and 

workbooks efficiently will also be covered. 

Intermediate 


May 16 9:00-11:30 Face to Face @ IST 



All Staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


July 21 1:30-4:00 Face to Face @ IST 



All Staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


Microsoft OneNote 2010 

Description: Participants will get a detailed overview 

of the interface and commands in the ribbon, learn how 

OneNote interacts with other software and web pages, 

create and share notebooks, and work with sections 

and pages. 





All staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


12

Microsoft Word 2010: Beginner 

Description: Participants will learn new features of 

Microsoft Word 2010. We will learn how to use the 

Help system, and how to create, format, save and print 

documents. 





all Staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 





all Staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


Microsoft Word 2010: Intermediate 

Description: Participants will learn additional ways to 

format and organize content, review and secure documents 

using Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate. 





all Staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 





all Staff 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


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SAMR and Edmodo 

Description: SAMR is a technology integration model that 

makes you work towards higher integration levels of technology 

to enhance student achievement. In the morning, learn this 

‘bloom’s taxonomy’ of technology. During the afternoon, the social 

LEARNING network, Edmodo, will be explored. Bring an 

iPad if you have one & a charged laptop with Windows 7. 

S 

A 

M 

R 





All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

PD Points 

Tana ruder 

SMART Board: Basics 

Description: You will learn the basics of SMART Board in 

this class: how to set-up SMART Board, find lessons and resources 

on the internet, and use the basic features to begin 

creating SMART Board lessons. Bring your laptop with Windows 

7 & the newest version of SMART Board loaded. 

basics 





All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

PD Points 

Tana Ruder 

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SMART Board: BASICS + 

Description: This class is designed for teachers who feel 

fairly comfortable with the basics of using a SMART Board and 

are ready to learn how to create their own lessons. You will 

learn activity builder, lesson and resources online, activity tool 

kit, and any other new features. Bring your laptop with Windows 

7 and SMART Board downloaded. 

BASICS + 



Large Classroom 



All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

PD Points 

Tana Ruder 

Smart Board: Resources 

Description: You will need to know how to navigate SMART Board to 

comfortably participate in this session. Participants will explore all the 

outside resources and tools that help with organization and classroom 

management. Come with a Windows 7 laptop and SMART Board downloaded. 

resources 



Large Classroom 



All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

PD Points 

Tana Ruder 

15

Synergy 9.0: Discipline for All administrators 

Description: We will cover the new features of 

Synergy 9.0 for Discipline. 

All Admin 


June 18 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 

Face to Face @ IST 



Elementary 

Principals; 

Secondary 

Principals & 

APs only 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


Susan d Johnson 

Synergy 9.0 Discipline for Elementary Principals 



Elem Principals 


June 19 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 




Elementary 

Principals Only 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


Susan Johnson 

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Synergy 9.0 Discipline for Elem. ASST. Principals 



Elem AP 


June 4 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 

Face to Face @ JFISC 

Room 225 

412 S Main St 

Wichita, Ks 67202 

Elementary 

Assistant 

Principals Only 

My Learning 

Plan Points 



Ronna Druien 

Synergy 9.0 Elementary Clerical Enrollment & More 


Synergy 9.0 for Enrollment, Homeroom/Classes, 

Attendance and Reports. 

Elem Clerical 


June 2 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 





Staff - limit 

2 staff per site 

My Learning 

Plan Points 



Ronna Druien 

June 3 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 





Staff - limit 

2 staff per site 

My Learning 

Plan Points 



Ronna Druien 

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Synergy 9.0 for New Administrators 

Description: We will cover Synergy 9.0 Discipline 

in-depth for new administrators. 

New Admins 





New & Pre- 

Contract Elementary 

& Secondary 

My Learning 

Plan Points 


Susan D Johnson 

2014- 

2015 

Look for our Reminders! 

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Synergy 9.0 Secondary Clerical Enrollment & More 


Synergy 9.0 for Enrollment, Scheduling, Attendance, 

Groups and Reports. 

Sec. Clerical 


June 5 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 





Staff - limit 3 

staff per site 

My Learning 

Plan Points 



Ronna Druien 

June 9 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 







My Learning 

Plan Points 



Ronna Druien 

Get ready for next 

year by watching 

our online 

video Library! 

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Synergy 9.0 Secondary Clerical Transcripts and More 


Synergy 9.0 for Grades, Course History, Transcripts. 

Sec. Clerical 


June 16 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 







My Learning 

Plan Points 



June 17 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 







My Learning 

Plan Points 



Synergy 9.0 Discipline secondary ADMINISTRATORS 



Sec. Principals 


June 23 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 




Secondary Principals 

& Assistant 

Principals 

My Learning 

Plan Points 



June 24 8:00-10:00 

10:30-12:30 

1:30-3:30 




Secondary Principals 

& Assistant 

Principals 

My Learning 

Plan Points 



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Techknowledgy For District Newbies 

Description: If you are a fairly new elementary teacher in the 

Wichita district, this is the class for you! Come learn how to use some 

common equipment that can be found in most classrooms. Basic SMART 

Board and AverMedia Document cameras will be addressed as well as 

some online programs such as Discovery Education, Everyday Math Online, 

Schools.Clipart.com and MORE!! Bring your laptop. 

Newbies 





All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

Kristin Ford 

July 24 8:00-3:00 Face to Face @ JFISC 

Room 225 

412 S Main St 


All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

Kristin Ford 

There’s an app for that 

Description: Come explore the amazing world of iPad Apps! 

Bring your iPad and be ready to be amazed, astonished, and 

mystified by what these fabulous devices can do! A number of 

productivity, creation, and management apps will be explored. 

There will also be time for participants to share their 

favorite app. Bring your laptop and iPad. 





All Staff 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

Kristin Ford 

July 15 8:00-3:00 Face to Face @ JFISC 

Room 225 

412 S Main St 


All Staff 

21 

1/2 College 

Credit w/ 

Completion of 

Assignments 

Or 

PD Points 

Kristin Ford

Technology integration 101 

Description: This course will walk you through what is 

technology integration and how to be successful with integrating 

technology into your class. Additionally, you will explore 

tools to use in your classroom and build a technology 

plan project that can be used with your classes this next 

school year. For this course, you will need to have access 

to a computer, webcam, and have access to the internet. 

 

 

 

This course costs $130 for 2 College Credits through 

Baker University. 

This course is online through www.usd259.edmodo.com 

Registration will open on May 12th and close once the 

class is full. 


June 

2-5 

See Syllabus 

Online 

Cost $130 

Teachers 

Course Registration steps 

2 College 

Credits 

STEP 1- Registration and Syllabus Link [CLICK HERE] 

Joshua Ehret 

STEP 2- Make payment in person and by check at the 

Instructional Support Building no later than 4:45 on May 23rd. 

STEP 3- Course login information will be sent to class participants 

after May 28th. 

**This course is limited to 20 participants and will 

close once the limit has been reached** 

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W i c h i t a P u b l i c S c h o o l s 

C o l l e g e C r e d i t 

Price: $65.00 Per Credit Hour 

Course Objectives: 

Participants will utilize interactive 

technologies to maximize student 

engagement, student participation, 

and student learning. 

Participants will develop 

technology-rich interactive 

classroom lessons and activities. 

Participants will develop and gain 

an understanding of 21 st century 

skills. 

At the end of the course, students 

will be able to 

Utilize technology to engage 

students in the learning process 

Create interactive, engaging 

lessons using a variety of 

technologies 

Model effective uses of 

technologies 

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Give us a shout 

for any 

additional 

training needs! 

For Questions or Help 

Information Services 

and Technology 

Wichita Public Schools 

432 W 3rd 

Wichita, Kansas 67203 

316-973-4200 

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