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Professional
Development
Course Selection Guide
Summer 2013

NORTHWEST
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Trustees
President
Mel Fuller
Vice President
Josh Wright
Secretary
Mark Schluter
Members
Judy Copp
Devonna Holland
Kerry Jones
Daryl Laney
Administration
Superintendent of Schools
Karen Rue, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Edward Chevallier, Ed. D.
Executive Director of Curriculum and Staff Development
Robert Thornell, Ed. D.
Executive Director of Elementary Education
Cathy Gabro, Ed. D.
Executive Director of Secondary Education
Damon Edwards
Executive Director of Student Services
Cindy Brown, Ed. D.
Director of Fine Arts
Kevin Lacefield, Ed. D.
Director of Instructional Technology
Karla Burkholder, Ed. D.
Director of Special Education
Tracy Cartas
Director of Career & Technical Education
Tony Neely
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CORE BELIEFS
We believe that:
1. kids come first.
2. continuous improvement is critical for success of the Northwest Independent School
District.
3. the success of each student is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools
and communities.
4. environment influences learning.
VISION
Northwest ISD
The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready:
MISSION
Ready for college
Ready for the global workplace
Ready for personal success
Northwest ISD, in partnership with parents and community, will provide all students a premier
education, preparing them to be successful, productive citizens.
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PROFILE OF A GRADUATE
As 21st century citizens, Northwest Independent School District (NISD) students must be prepared
with high levels of academic strength including literacy, digital skills, critical thinking, problem
solving, collaboration, and communication. The mission of NISD is to provide a premier education,
preparing all students to be successful, productive citizens. Embedded in our vision is that our
students will be future ready: ready for college, ready for the global workplace, and ready for
personal success. To accomplish this goal, a student who graduates from NISD will be:
Ready for College
To prepare to be future ready, a student who graduates from NISD will:
• Engage in relevant literacy through proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Employ proficient and responsible use of digital media to effectively communicate,
synthesize, and create new knowledge.
• Problem solve and critically analyze with determination to take risks, learn from mistakes,
and adapt to new thinking.
• Determine validity and relevance of information resources in the development of research
skills.
Ready for the Global Workplace
To prepare to be future ready, a student who graduates from NISD will:
• Connect and correlate knowledge and skills continuously through real-world applications in
reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and enrichment experiences.
• Construct new ideas through original and innovative thinking.
• Exhibit vision for personal learning and forward thinking to prepare for the future.
• Understand and adapt responsibly to a changing global community.
Ready for Personal Success
To prepare to be future ready, a student who graduates from NISD will:
• Practice ethical behaviors exhibiting integrity, respect, and commitment within a wellbalanced
lifestyle.
• Show initiative and responsibility through positive actions to express self-motivation, selfdiscipline,
and perseverance.
• Communicate and collaborate by exercising a willingness to help and connect with
culturally diverse individuals and groups to make necessary compromises toward
accomplishing a common goal.
• Prepare for the unknown by being empowered with tools to face challenges and life-long
learning.
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PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING, TEACHING AND CURRICULUM
NISD teachers work with the understanding of the thirteen principles of learning, teaching, and the
curriculum. Each principle directly connects to the classroom and the professional development in
NISD uses these principles as a guide to teacher’s learning.
The Principles of Learning:
• Effort produces achievement.
• Learning is about making connections.
• We learn with and through others.
• Learning takes time.
• Motivation matters.
The Principles of Teaching:
• The teacher matters.
• Focused teaching promotes accelerated learning.
• Clear expectations and continuous feedback activate learning.
• Good teaching builds on students’ strengths and respects individuals’ differences.
• Good teaching involves modeling what students should learn.
The Principles of Curriculum:
• The curriculum should focus on powerful knowledge.
• All students should experience a “Thinking Curriculum.”
• The best results come from having an aligned instructional system.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WHEEL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CORE BELIEFS ....................................................................................................................................................... ii
PROFILE OF A GRADUATE ................................................................................................................................... iii
PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING, TEACHING AND CURRICULUM ................................................................................. iv
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WHEEL ............................................................................................................... v
GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................................1
REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................1
Staff Development Flex Days ...........................................................................................................................1
Technical Proficiency Plans ..............................................................................................................................1
Required Annual Training Updates ..................................................................................................................2
NEW HIRE REQUIRED COURSES ...........................................................................................................................2
EDUPHORIA! WORKSHOP ....................................................................................................................................3
HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHER ACADEMIES ...........................................................................................................4
GIFTED AND TALENTED CREDIT ...........................................................................................................................4
NISD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE OFFERINGS .................................................................................6
RECOMMENDED PRE-K – 2 ND GRADE COURSES ...............................................................................................6
RECOMMENDED GRADE 3-5 COURSES ............................................................................................................9
RECOMMENDED 6-8TH GRADE COURSES..................................................................................................... 14
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRE-AP SUMMER INSTITUTES ........................................................................................... 18
RECOMMENDED 9 – 12 TH GRADE COURSES.................................................................................................. 20
RECOMMENDED G/T COURSES (K-12) .......................................................................................................... 23
RECOMENDED WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES .............................................................................................. 23
RECOMMENDED ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) COURSES ................................................................. 24
RECOMMENDED SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES ......................................................................................... 25
RECOMMENDED TECHNOLOGY COURSES .................................................................................................... 25
PRE-AP AND AP SUMMER INSTITUTES ......................................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX A ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
APPENDIX B ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
APPENDIX C ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
APPENDIX D ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Some courses listed in this guide may not actually be offered due to low enrollment. Because of
scheduling conflicts and classes closing, a teacher may not be able to register for every course
he/she plans to take. For this reason, a teacher should have in mind alternate courses in case the
first choice is not available. Please note that all courses will not be offered every semester of every
year. In cases of limited class enrollment, priority will be given to teachers that register first.
REQUIREMENTS
Staff Development Flex Days
Each professional must accumulate a minimum of two flex days (12 learning hours) between July 1,
2013 and March 14, 2014 to be used for the November 25-26, 2013 staff development days.
Classes offered in June may be used with principal approval.
• All professional development applicable to flex days must be taken during off-contract time.
• Prior approval from the principal is required for all sessions and must be documented on the
Flex Days for Staff Development form. See Appendix A.
Technical Proficiency Plans
The NISD Professional Technology Proficiency Plan was developed by the Instructional Technology
Department and approved by the Northwest ISD School Board.
• Technology Basics - (Level One)
All professionals must complete the Technology Basics (Level One) proficiency plan training
within 1 year of hire date To access the Level One online course you will log into Netschool
at http://netschool.nisdtx.org.
o Select the NISD Staff category
o Click the Professional Development sub category
o Click the Instructional Technology sub category
o Click the Technology Basics course
o Select 'Enroll' and enter your campus enrollment key when prompted (contact your
Campus Technology Liaison)
• Technology Integration - (Levels Two and Three)
All professionals must complete the Technology Integration (Levels Two and Three)
proficiency plan within 3 years of hire date. This training may be completed online OR in a
three-day Technology Integration Summer Academy. Technology Basics (Level One) must be
completed before taking this course. To access the Technology Integration Academy course
you will log into Netschool at http://netschool.nisdtx.org .
o Click on NISD staff
o Click the Professional Development sub category
o Click the Instructional Technology sub category
o Click the Technology Integration Academy course
o Select 'Enroll' and enter the enrollment key online
Note: The online course must be completed by October 31st for Thanksgiving flex days
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• Librarians
Librarians will complete the same Technology Basics (level one) proficiency as indicated
above. Librarians will then complete NISD's 23 Things to achieve their technology
proficiency. To access the NISD'S 23 Things online course you will log into Netschool at
http://netschool.nisdtx.org.
o Click on NISD staff
o Click the Professional Development sub category
o Click the Instructional Technology sub category
o Click the NISD'S 23 Things course
o Select 'Enroll' and enter your enrollment key when prompted (contact your head
librarian)
Required Annual Training Updates
NISD has developed a series of annual updates that meet district, state, or federal guidelines for
employees. Each campus shall provide expectations regarding time lines for completion and verify
staff compliance. A sample list is provided in Appendix B and a complete list will be available in
August 2013.
NEW HIRE REQUIRED COURSES
New NISD professional employees are asked to complete a series of classes within their first year of
employment. These courses are offered in multiple sessions throughout the year. In addition,
employees that have completed these sessions previous to their employment in NISD may show
proof of completion in order to receive credit and opt out of the training. Training received during
New Hire Induction Week will apply toward the Staff Development Flex Day requirement. New
teachers are allowed to attend any NISD professional development throughout the summer and are
encouraged to work with their principal to identify recommended courses.
New Hire Induction Week:
• August 12-16, 2013
• One campus day spent with principal and mentor
• One district day facilitated by the content curriculum coordinators
• Three days of Fred Jones Classroom Management Training
Required for New Hires:
• Thinking Maps (6 hours); multiple sessions in Eduphoria
• PDAS (6 hours); multiple sessions in Eduphoria; Teachers who have previous experience in
Texas and have received PDAS training or have been appraised under the PDAS system
should have previously fulfilled this requirement.
• Fred Jones Classroom Management (3 days, offered during new hire induction)
• Technology Proficiency (see Required Technology Proficiency)
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EDUPHORIA! WORKSHOP
Eduphoria! Workshop is a professional development management system that allows staff to easily
view and enroll in NISD staff development opportunities and manage their own professional
development portfolio. Eduphoria! Workshop can be accessed at www.eduphoria.nisdtx.org.
Course Registration
Eduphoria! Workshop displays the Course Registration page, which enables you to view courses you
are currently registered for as well as view a list of available courses by time, course category or by
the credit that is given for the course.
To register for a course:
• Log in to Eduphoria! Workshop.
• Select a category either under Date & Time, Category, or Credit. A list of courses will be
displayed.
• To register, click the Register button in the top left of the toolbar.
You must enroll in a course prior to the registration deadline to ensure your participation. Your
name will not appear on the Course Sign-In sheet if you have not pre- registered for the session.
Seating may be limited and course materials are prepared based on course enrollment. It is also
advisable to un-enroll in any session that you do not plan to attend at least 24 hours prior to the
event.
Course Credit
Course credit for district provided professional development is awarded based on the Course Sign-
In sheet submitted by the course instructor to the office of Curriculum & Staff Development. You
must sign in at the session to confirm your attendance and receive credit for the session.
Adding to the Professional Portfolio
Eduphoria! tracks your professional development and any credit earned. You may print your
Professional Portfolio at any time. You may also add non-district professional development or
certifications to your Professional Portfolio.
To add to your portfolio:
• Log in to Eduphoria! Workshop.
• Select Add New Portfolio Entry under Portfolio Options at the bottom of your screen to add
an outside conference or session. This will open the New Portfolio Entry Wizard.
• The New Portfolio Entry Wizard will prompt you to enter the course title, description, and
credits requested. Entries will be reviewed and approved by the Executive Director of
Curriculum and Staff Development.
You may attach a scanned image of any outside certificates in PDF form for additional
documentation.
To attach a certificate to a portfolio entry:
• Select the new portfolio entry from the Portfolio Summary page.
• Select the Notes tab associated with the new portfolio entry.
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• Click on the blue paper clip icon under Course File Attachments.
• Enter the file name and click Attach File.
Printing a Professional Portfolio Report
It is recommending that teachers review their Eduphoria Professional Portfolio periodically.
Teachers that leave Northwest ISD should print a copy of their Professional Portfolio for their
records prior to leaving the district.
To print a copy of the Professional Portfolio Report:
• Log in to Eduphoria! Workshop
• Select My Profile from the Registration & Portfolio column.
• Select the Print button at the top of the screen.
Eduphoria! Help
Detailed instructions and videos for these and other Eduphoria! topics can be accessed by selecting
the Help icon in the top right corner of your screen.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHER ACADEMIES
It is the goal of the Curriculum and Instruction Department for every educator to engage in
effective professional learning every day to ensure that every student achieves. Northwest ISD
offers three specialized strands of professional development through the Highly Qualified Teacher
Academies to support teacher learning. The teacher academy brochures contain detailed
descriptions of the focus and requirements of each academy. Upon successful completion of a
highly qualified teacher academy, teachers will be recognized by Northwest ISD Board of Trustees
for their accomplishment. Contact the office of Curriculum & Staff Development for further
information.
• Classroom Management & Climate
• Differentiation
• English as a Second Language
GIFTED AND TALENTED CREDIT
Some professional development courses have been identified as providing content appropriate for
gifted and talented credit. Not all courses are offered each semester. Gifted and Talented credit
may be requested for training not listed below if the training addresses the needs of GT learners.
To request GT credit, submit the Gifted and Talented Clock Hours Request Form (see Appendix C)
with Principal signature and supporting documentation to the Coordinator of Advanced Academics.
Each request will be evaluated individually.
Title of Staff Development
Hours of
Training
Hours of GT
Credit Earned
Core Area Addressed
Bloom’s Taxonomy 3 3 Curriculum & Instruction
Working on the Work (WOW) 3 3 Curriculum & Instruction
Cooperative Learning II 3 3 Curriculum & Instruction
Multiple Intelligences II 3 3
Nature & Needs
Differentiation Through Tiered 6 6 Curriculum & Instruction
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Curriculum
Mathematics for the Young
Learner
Northwest Elementary
Mathematics Summit
Purposeful Talk in Problem-
Solving
Algebra 1 EOC Success:
Academy I
Algebra 2 EOC Success:
Academy I
Geometry EOC Success:
Academy 1
Instructing with CMP2
Laying the Foundations
(Mathematics)
6 3 Curriculum & Instruction
18 9 Curriculum & Instruction
6 3 Curriculum & Instruction
6 3 Curriculum & Instruction
18 9 Curriculum & Instruction
12 6 Curriculum & Instruction
6 3 Curriculum & Instruction
24 12 Curriculum & Instruction
SpringBoard-Initial Training 12 12 Curriculum & Instruction
SpringBoard-Advanced Training 6 6 Curriculum & Instruction
Content Area Literacy
6 3 Curriculum & Instruction
DBQ Project 3 1 Curriculum & Instruction
PreAP/AP Summer Institute 30 30 Curriculum & Instruction
Increasing Rigor Using Science
Notebooks
6 3 Curriculum & Instruction
Project Wild 6 3 Curriculum & Instruction
Project Wild: Aquatic 6 3 Curriculum & Instruction
Shifting to Inquiry 12 6 Curriculum & Instruction
NISD Technology Integration
Academy
18 6 Curriculum & Instruction
Technopalooza
12 6 Curriculum & Instruction
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NISD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
Summer 2013
NISD annually offers a variety of professional development opportunities for all employees. The
following courses will be provided from June-August to address district-wide initiatives and support
sustained teacher learning.
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
RECOMMENDED PRE-K – 2 ND GRADE COURSES
DATE CONTENT TITLE/DESCRIPTION
June 26 or
July 17, or
July 24 or
August 7
June 27 or
July 18, or
July 25
June 10 or
June 11
*New hire
session will
be offered
August 5th.
Technology Please see “Recommended Technology
Courses”
G/T Please see “Recommended G/T courses”
All
6 hrs CPE
credit
All
6 hrs CPE
credit
MATH
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
June 13 MATH
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
Thinking Maps: More than a set of graphic
organizers, Thinking Maps collectively
become a language for learning for
students.
Professional Development and Appraisal
System (PDAS): PDAS remains in place as
the State's approved instrument for
appraising its teachers and identifying
areas that would benefit from staff
development. PDAS requires that new
teachers and teachers new to a district
receive an orientation.
Mathematics for the Young Learner:
PreK, Kinder and First grade teachers will
learn ways to deepen the learning of
mathematics for young children. Nita will
show teachers how to use various
manipulatives to develop students'
understanding of geometry, spatial sense
and measurement as well as number
concepts. Just as important, teachers will
deepen their own content knowledge in
order to strengthen their instruction and
assessment.
Purposeful Math Talk in Problem-Solving:
Training of Trainers: This year we took the
first steps in bringing the Talk Moves to
our math classrooms. This upcoming year
we want to support new teachers as they
begin this journey but also take our current
teachers to the next level. This
professional learning is a training of
trainers for Purposeful Math Talk and
includes 6 job-embedded follow-ups
throughout the year. Each trainer will
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INTENDED
AUDIENCE
FACILITATOR
New Hires Lisa Day
Carla Cotter
New Hires Asst. Principals
Pre K- 2
teachers
Principal
appointed.
One per
campus
Nita Copley
Shelley Ingram

August 2
August 6
MATH
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
MATH
6 hrs CPE
credit
August 9 MATH
3 hrs CPE
credit
July 17- 18
August 9
SCIENCE
12 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
SCIENCE
6 hrs CPE
credit
July 22 SCIENCE
6 hrs CPE
credit
August 1 SCIENCE
6 hrs CPE
receive a campus set of the Math Talk
DVDs to use as a resource with teachers
at their campus.
Purposeful Talk in Problem-Solving:
Purposeful talk and teaching with rigorous
problem-solving are expected instructional
practices in NISD math classrooms.
Participants will enjoy of day of looking at
these best practices in action and what it
means for them in the first few days of
school.
Learning Through Investigations:
Investigations, a NSF instructional series, is
the primary resource used in NISD. It is
designed around child-centered, conceptual
mathematical pedagogy and stresses strong
number sense and flexibility. Participants
will become familiar with this resource and
how to utilize this practice to design strong
standards-aligned instruction for NISD
students.
First 30 Days: What rituals, routines,
expectations and behaviors must be
established for a mathematical, problemsolving
classroom to work? Learn what the
first 30 day of school looks like to make
that happen!
Shifting to Inquiry: Teachers will learn how
to implement inquiry in science classrooms
and to shift cookbook lessons into inquiry.
Growing Up Wild: Growing Up WILD is an
early childhood education program that
builds on children’s sense of wonder about
nature and invites them to explore wildlife
and the world around them. It is written
especially for early childhood educators of
children ages 3-7. It features 27 fieldtested,
hands-on, nature based activities in
a full-color 11”x17” activity guide. The
curriculum includes outdoor explorations,
scientific inquiry, art projects, music and
movement, conservation activities, reading
and math connections and "Healthy Me"
dovetailing with the Let's Move Campaign.
Registration deadline June 14. Limited to
first 30 participants.
PBLs in the Elementary Science
Classroom: Come and learn the basics of
problem-based learning in the elementary
classroom. Topics will include the
elements of a PBL project, coaching
students through the PBL process,
assessing within PBL, and implementation
basics. Examples of K-2 PBL units will be
examined and discussion of the role of
PBLs in NISD will be explored.
Increasing Rigor using Science Notebooks:
Explore how to set up and use a scientific
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K-2 math
teachers;
new hires
K-2
teachers;
new hires
K – 2
teachers
K-5 science
Teachers
K-2 science
teachers
K-2 science
teachers
K-5 science
teachers
Shelley Ingram
Kim Becan and
Co-Presenter
Shelly Ingram
Kim Becan
Tammy Motley
Rita Rich
Terry Chaler
Tammy Motley
Tammy Motley
Tammy Motley

June 26, 27,
28
(must
attend all 3
days)
credit, 3
hrs GT
credit
SCIENCE
18 hrs CPE
credit
June 20 ALL
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
June 10
Or
August 1
TBA-
August
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
notebook in the elementary classroom.
This course will focus on the basic use of a
science notebook and look at ways to
create authentic learning entries geared
toward constructivist learning.
Science Academy for Kinder - 4th Grade
Session ID: 10969
ESC Region XI
Science Academy for Grades K-4 - 004624
During this three-day academy, participants
will explore ways to improve overall science
instruction and achievement in order to
meet or exceed grade-level standards and
ensure postsecondary readiness. They will
also engage in hands-on, student-centered
lessons that are framed in the researchbased
5E model and provide connections to
the 2010 science Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), College and
Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), English
Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Content Area Literacy: Explore ways to
read and write in an intra-disciplinary
manner. Participants will learn key
components of literacy that can provide
support and enrichment in all content
areas.
Nonfiction Reading and Writing K-2:
Participants will gain valuable insight into
how to incorporate nonfiction literacy into
their daily teaching.
Foundations Training for New Teachers:
This training will set the stage for the first
30 days of literacy in an elementary
classroom. Participants will create the
rituals and routines necessary to
implement the workshop model in their
classroom.
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K-4 science
teachers
Laura Carson
ESC Region XI
K-12 Sunni Johnson;
Brittnie Bragg
K-2 Sunni Johnson
K-5 Sunni Johnson;
Mary Peterson?

RECOMMENDED GRADE 3-5 COURSES
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
DATE CONTENT TITLE/DESCRIPTION
June 26 or
July 17, or
July 24 or
August 7
June 27 or
July 18, or
July 25
Technology Please see “Recommended Technology
Courses”
G/T Please see “Recommended G/T courses”
All
6 hrs CPE
credit
All
6 hrs CPE
credit
June 13 MATH
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
June 26-28
or July 24-
26
(must
attend all
three days)
July 29-31
(must
attend all 3
days)
MATH
18 hrs CPE
credit
MATH
18 hrs CPE,
9 hrs GT
credit
Thinking Maps: More than a set of graphic
organizers, Thinking Maps collectively
become a language for learning for
students.
Professional Development and Appraisal
System (PDAS): PDAS remains in place as
the State's approved instrument for
appraising its teachers and identifying areas
that would benefit from staff development.
PDAS requires that new teachers and
teachers new to a district receive an
orientation.
Purposeful Math Talk in Problem-Solving:
Training of Trainers: This year we took the
first steps in bringing the Talk Moves to our
math classrooms. This upcoming year we
want to support new teachers as they begin
this journey but also take our current
teachers to the next level. This professional
learning is a training of trainers for
Purposeful Math Talk and includes 6 jobembedded
follow-ups throughout the year.
Each trainer will receive a campus set of
the Math Talk DVDs to use as a resource
with teachers at their campus.
MSTAR Mathematics Academy I Part A:
Grades 5-6
Teachers attending the three-day Middle
School Students in Texas Algebra Ready
(MSTAR) Math Academy will examine grades
5-6 mathematics TEKS and explore studentcentered
strategies to prepare all students
for success in algebra. MSTAR training is
aligned to the College and Career Readiness
Standards (CCRS), English Language
Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and supports
the Response to Intervention (RtI). Teachers
will be provided online resources, follow-up
activities, and opportunities to participate
in online professional learning
communities.
Northwest Elementary Mathematics
Summit: 2nd-5th grade teachers will learn
ways to deepen the learning of mathematics
for young children. Nita will show teachers
how to use various manipulatives to
develop students' understanding of
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INTENDED
AUDIENCE
FACILITATOR
New Hires Lisa Day
Carla Cotter
New Hires Principals
Asst. Principals
Principal
appointed.
One per
campus
5-6 teachers
2-5 math
teachers
Shelley Ingram
Region XI,
Renee Agent
Lucy West's
Metamorphosis
Team

August 1 MATH
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
August 7 MATH
6 hrs CPE
credit
August 9 MATH
3 hrs CPE
credit
June 12 OLC
3 hrs CPE
credit
June 13 OLC
3 hrs CPE
credit
July 29 OLC
3 hrs CPE
credit
July 23 SCIENCE
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
geometry, spatial sense and measurement
as well as number concepts. Just as
important, teachers will deepen their own
content knowledge in order to strengthen
their instruction and assessment.
Purposeful Talk in Problem-Solving:
Purposeful talk and teaching with rigorous
problem-solving are expected instructional
practices in NISD math classrooms.
Participants will enjoy of day of looking at
these best practices in action and what it
means for them in the first few days of
school.
Learning Through Investigations:
Investigations, a NSF instructional series, is
the primary resource used in NISD. It is
designed around child-centered, conceptual
mathematical pedagogy and stresses strong
number sense and flexibility. Participants
will become familiar with this resource and
how to utilize this practice to design strong
standards-aligned instruction for NISD
students.
First 30 Days: What rituals, routines,
expectations and behaviors must be
established for a mathematical, problemsolving
classroom to work? Learn what the
first 30 day of school looks like to make
that happen!
4
10
th Grade OLC Training: All 4th grade
teachers attending the Outdoor Learning
Center experience are eligible for this
training. Teachers looking to see a renewed
curriculum and training for 4th grade spring
dates are highly encouraged to attend this
training.
5th Grade OLC Training: All 5th grade
teachers attending the Outdoor Learning
Center experience are eligible for this
training. Teachers looking to see a renewed
curriculum and training for fall and spring
dates are highly encouraged to attend this
training.
4 - 5th Grade OLC Training: All 4th and 5th
grade teachers attending the Outdoor
Learning Center experience are eligible for
this training. Teachers looking to see a
renewed curriculum and training for fall
and spring dates are highly encouraged to
attend this training.
Project Wild: The mission of the Project
Wild environmental education program is to
help students learn how to think, not what
to think, about wildlife and the
environment. The program emphasizes the
value of wildlife because of its intrinsic,
ecological value as well as its role in
teaching how ecosystems function.
Adaptations, systems, the impact of human
3-5 new
hires
3-5 new
hires
Shelley Ingram
Kim Slack &
Cori Harris
3-5 teachers Shelly Ingram
Kim Becan
4 th grade
teachers
5 th grade
teachers
4 - 5 th grade
teachers
3 rd -8 th grade
science
teachers,
elementary
PE teachers
CyLynn
Braswell
CyLynn
Braswell
CyLynn
Braswell
Terry Chaler
Tammy Motley
Rita Rich

July 29 SCIENCE
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
July 17- 18
SCIENCE
12 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
August 1 SCIENCE
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
August 5 SCIENCE
6 hrs CPE
credit
June 26-28
(must
attend all 3
days)
SCIENCE
18 hrs CPE
credit
development, and natural changes in
ecosystems will be taught through active
instruction. Comfortable shoes that allow
you to walk quickly and casual clothing
should be worn. Registration deadline June
14. Limited to first 30 participants.
Project Wild AQUATIC: The Project WILD
Aquatic K-12 Curriculum and Activity Guide
emphasize aquatic wildlife and aquatic
ecosystems. It is organized in topic units
and is based on the Project WILD conceptual
framework. Because these activities are
designed for integration into existing
courses of study, instructors may use one
or many Project WILD Aquatic activities or
the entire set of activities may serve quite
effectively as the basis for a course of
study. Registration deadline June 14.
Limited to first 30 participants.
Shifting to Inquiry: Teachers will learn how
to implement inquiry in science classrooms
and to shift cookbook lessons into inquiry.
Increasing Rigor using Science Notebooks:
Explore how to set up and use a scientific
notebook in the elementary classroom. This
course will focus on the basic use of a
science notebook and look at ways to create
authentic learning entries geared toward
constructivist learning.
PBLs in the Elementary Science Classroom:
Come and learn the basics of problem-based
learning in the elementary classroom.
Topics will include the elements of a PBL
project, coaching students through the PBL
process, assessing within PBL, and
implementation basics. Examples of grade
3-5 PBL units will be examined and
discussion of the role of PBLs in NISD will
be explored.
Science Academy for Kinder - 4th Grade
Session ID: 10969 ESC Region XI
Science Academy for Grades K-4 - 004624
During this three-day academy, participants
will explore ways to improve overall science
instruction and achievement in order to
meet or exceed grade-level standards and
ensure postsecondary readiness. They will
also engage in hands-on, student-centered
lessons that are framed in the researchbased
5E model and provide connections to
the 2010 science Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS), College and Career
Readiness Standards (CCRS), English
Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and
Response to Intervention (RTI).
11
3-8 science
teachers,
elementary
PE teachers
K-5 science
teachers
K-5 science
teachers
3-5 science
teachers
K-4 science
teachers
Terry Chaler
Tammy Motley
Rita Rich
Tammy Motley
Rita Rich
Tammy Motley
Tammy Motley
Laura Carson
ESC Region XI

June 26-28
(must
attend all 3
days)
SCIENCE
18 hrs CPE
credit
June 20 ALL
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
June 11
or
August 2
TBA-
August
Offered on
July 23 and
July 31
8:30-11:30
Offered on
July 23 &
July 31
1:00-4:00
June 18 or
June 25 or
July 15 or
July 29
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
Social
Studies
3 hrs CPE,
1 hr GT
credit
Social
Studies
3 hrs CPE,
1 hr GT
credit
Social
Studies
6 hrs CPE
credit
Science Academy for 5th - 8th Grade
Session ID: 10968 ESC Region XI
Experience a total immersion into the new
science TEKS for grades 5-8 during this
three-day professional development.
Participants will explore hands-on, studentcentered
lessons framed in the researchbased
5E instructional model. These
sessions provide connections to and
strengthen participants' knowledge of
College and Career Readiness Standards
(CCRS), English Language Proficiency
Standards (ELPS), and Response to
Intervention (RtI).
Content Area Literacy: Explore ways to
read and write in an intra-disciplinary
manner. Participants will learn key
components of literacy that can provide
support and enrichment in all content
areas.
Nonfiction Reading and Writing 3-5:
Participants will gain valuable insight into
how to incorporate nonfiction literacy into
their daily teaching.
Foundations Training for New Teachers:
This training will set the stage for the first
30 days of literacy in an elementary
classroom. Participants will create the
rituals and routines necessary to implement
the workshop model in their classroom.
Walking thru the MiniQ/DBQ:
Walking thru the MiniQ (DBQ). Teachers
will be taken through the DBQ writing
process and will leave with an
understanding of how to facilitate 4th and
5th graders in the DBQ writing process.
This is a process that will help students
develop their expository writing skills, their
ability to work with primary source
documents, and their higher level thinking
skills (3 hrs)
MiniQ Extras: Teachers will work with
MiniQs that are in the curriculum to create
additional assessments that are appropriate
for their grade level. Some of the intended
products are as follows: anticipation guides,
STAAR type reading comprehension
questions to go with MiniQ background
information, content comprehension
questions for assessing students'
comprehension beyond the use of the
documents. (3 hrs)
Region XI Training- Integrating Reading,
Writing, and Critical Thinking in the
Elementary Classroom Using Primary
Source Documents: Teachers will learn to
12
5-8 teachers
K-12
teachers
Laura Carson
ESC Region XI
Sunni Johnson;
Brittnie Bragg
3-5 teachers Sunni Johnson
K-5 teachers Sunni Johnson;
Mary Peterson?
4-5 teachers
4-5 teachers
Darsi Bickley
Darsi Bickley
4-5 teachers ESC Region XI

communicate complex material by
integrating ELAR and Social Studies content
as a well as teaching critical-thinking skills;
make direct connections to grade level TEKS
and receive resources and lessons that
include primary source documents to
support expository writing.
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RECOMMENDED 6-8TH GRADE COURSES
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
DATE CONTENT TITLE/DESCRIPTION INTENDED
AUDIENCE
FACILITATOR
Technology Please see “Recommended Technology
Courses”
G/T Please see “Recommended G/T courses”
PRE AP/AP Please see “PreAP and AP institute
Information”
June 26 or All
Thinking Maps: More than a set of graphic New Hires Lisa Day
July 17, or 6 hrs CPE organizers, Thinking Maps collectively
Carla Cotter
July 24 or credit become a language for learning for
August 7
students.
June 27 or All
Professional Development and Appraisal New Hires Principals
July 18, or 6 hrs CPE System (PDAS): PDAS remains in place as
Asst. Principals
July 25 credit the State's approved instrument for
appraising its teachers and identifying
areas that would benefit from staff
development. PDAS requires that new
teachers and teachers new to a district
receive an orientation.
June 12-13 MATH Math - Laying the Foundation: This course 6-12 math LTF staff
(plus an 24 hrs CPE is designed to help teachers gain a deeper teachers
additional credit understanding of the vertical strands in
two days
secondary math. Teachers will be shown
during the
how to differentiate instruction to fill
school year
learning gaps for struggling students and
– 4 days
total)
enrich/extend learning for all students.
June 19-20 MATH Math - Workshop Model Trainer of
secondary Kelly Cordes
12 hrs CPE Trainers: Teachers attending this two-day math -
credit training will be guided through the design Invitation
and development of creating and delivering
Workshop Model Training for new teachers
and returning teachers.
Only
July 30 MATH Math - Instructing with CMP2 (6th Grade): new
Pamela Vaughn
6 hrs CPE This course is designed to strengthen teachers
credit teacher understanding of the Gr. 6 math (returning
CMP2 instructional resources. Teachers will teachers as
be taught how to use the revised Scope and needed) -
Sequence documents with the CMP2 books 6th & 6th
to prepare lessons that are student
centered and focused on the workshop
model classroom.
PAP
June 26-28 MATH MSTAR Mathematics Academy I Part A: 5-6 teachers Region XI,
or July 24- 18 hrs CPE Grades 5-6: Teachers attending the three-
Renee Agent
26
credit day Middle School Students in Texas
Algebra Ready (MSTAR) Math Academy will
examine grades 5-6 mathematics TEKS and
explore student-centered strategies to
prepare all students for success in algebra.
MSTAR training is aligned to the College
and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS),
English Language Proficiency Standards
(ELPS), and supports the Response to
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Aug. 5 MATH
6 hrs CPE
credit
July 31
MATH
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
Aug. 1 MATH
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
Aug. 5
(9:00-12:00)
June 13-14
or
July 25-26
MATH
3 hrs CPE
credit
MATH
12 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
Intervention (RtI). Teachers will be
provided online resources, follow-up
activities, and opportunities to participate
in online professional learning
communities.
MSTAR Mathematics Academy I Part B:
Grades 5-8:Participants will use data-driven
decision making within the MSTAR (Middle
School Students in Texas Algebra Ready)
Lesson Study model to plan, review, and
refine Tier I mathematics instruction.
Various sources of student data related to
algebra readiness will be used to design a
data-driven action plan for improving
algebra readiness-related instruction.
Math - Instructing with CMP2 (7th Grade):
This course is designed to strengthen
teacher understanding of the Gr. 7 math
CMP2 instructional resources. Teachers will
be taught how to use the revised Scope and
Sequence documents with the CMP2 books
to prepare lessons that are student
centered and focused on the workshop
model classroom.
Math - Instructing with CMP2 (8th Grade):
This course is designed to strengthen
teacher understanding of the Gr. 8 math
CMP2 instructional resources. Teachers will
be taught how to use the revised Scope and
Sequence documents with the CMP2 books
to prepare lessons that are student
centered and focused on the workshop
model classroom.
Math Journals, Notebooks, and Foldables:
Teachers will be shown how to build and
use math journals as a day to day
instructional tool. Instructions for graphic
organizers and foldables will be included
as well as lesson ideas for what type of
organizer is best used for specific
situations. Organizational ideas, sample
journals, and student testimonies will be
shared.
Algebra 1 EOC Success Academy I:
Teachers attending the two-day Algebra I
End-of-Course Success Academy I training
will examine the concepts in the Algebra I
TEKS and learn student-centered strategies
to prepare students to succeed on the Endof-Course
assessment. The training is
aligned to the College and Career
Readiness Standards (CCRS), English
Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and
supports the Response to Intervention (RtI).
Teachers will be provided online resources,
follow-up activities, and opportunities to
participate in online professional learning
communities.
15
5-8 teachers Renee Agent
New
teachers
(Returning
Teachers as
needed) -
7th
New
teachers
(Returning
Teachers as
needed) -
7th PAP &
8th
6-12
teachers
Pamela Vaughn
Pamela Vaughn
NISD teachers-
TBA
Algebra I Renee Agent

June 26-28
or
July 17-19
June 27-28
or
July 18-19
MATH
18 hrs CPE
credit
MATH
12 hrs CPE
credit
June 10 OLC
6 hrs CTE
credit
June 26-28
(must
attend all 3
days)
SCIENCE
18 hrs CPE
credit
MSTAR Mathematics Academy I Part A:
Grades 7-8
Teachers attending the three-day Middle
School Students in Texas Algebra Ready
(MSTAR) Math Academy will examine
grades 7-8 mathematics TEKS and explore
student-centered strategies to prepare all
students for success in algebra. MSTAR
training is aligned to the College and
Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), English
Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and
supports the Response to Intervention (RtI).
Teachers will be provided online resources,
follow-up activities, and opportunities to
participate in online professional learning
communities.
Algebra 1 EOC Success Academy II:
This two-day academy emphasizes
research-based Tier II strategies from the
Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
Practice Guide for Struggling Students.
Participants will be engaged in identifying
instructional needs of students needing
Tier II support for the focal areas in
Algebra I. Participants will learn how to
interpret results of formative assessments,
use this data and other forms of data to
make instructional decisions, and apply
practical strategies for implementing
evidence-based interventions for students
receiving Tier II mathematics support.
Training will be offered in both face-to-face
and online formats.
7 th Grade OLC Training: All 7th grade
teachers attending the Outdoor Learning
Center experience are eligible for this
training. Teachers looking to see a renewed
curriculum and training for fall dates are
highly encouraged to attend this training.
Science Academy for 5th - 8th Grade
Session ID: 10968
ESC Region XI
Experience a total immersion into the new
science TEKS for grades 5-8 during this
three-day professional development.
Participants will explore hands-on, studentcentered
lessons framed in the researchbased
5E instructional model. These
sessions provide connections to and
strengthen participants' knowledge of
College and Career Readiness Standards
(CCRS), English Language Proficiency
Standards (ELPS), and Response to
Intervention (RtI).
MSTAR
Mathematics
Academy I
Part A:
Grades 7-8
Renee Agent
Algebra I Renee Agent
7 th grade
teachers
5-8 teachers
CyLynn
Braswell
Laura Carson
ESC Region XI
July 17-July SCIENCE Shifting to Inquiry: Teachers will learn 6-8 science Tammy Motley
18
12 hrs CPE, how to implement inquiry in science teachers Rita Rich
6 hrs GT classrooms and to shift cookbook lessons
credit into inquiry.
July 23 SCIENCE Project Wild: The mission of the Project
16
3-8 science Terry Chaler

6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
July 29 SCIENCE
6 hrs CPE,
3 hrs GT
credit
June 20 ALL
6 hrs CPE
credit
June 17
July 22
And
July 23
August 5
July 29
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
ELA
12 hrs CPE,
12 hrs GT
credit
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit; 6
hrs GT
credit
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
Wild environmental education program is
to help students learn how to think, not
what to think, about wildlife and the
environment. The program emphasizes the
value of wildlife because of its intrinsic,
ecological value as well as its role in
teaching how ecosystems function.
Adaptations, systems, the impact of human
development, and natural changes in
ecosystems will be taught through active
instruction. Comfortable shoes that allow
you to walk quickly and casual clothing
should be worn. Registration deadline
June 14. Limited to first 30 participants.
Project Wild AQUATIC: The Project WILD
Aquatic K-12 Curriculum and Activity
Guide emphasize aquatic wildlife and
aquatic ecosystems. It is organized in topic
units and is based on the Project WILD
conceptual framework. Because these
activities are designed for integration into
existing courses of study, instructors may
use one or many Project WILD Aquatic
activities or the entire set of activities may
serve quite effectively as the basis for a
course of study. Registration deadline
June 14. Limited to first 30 participants.
Content Area Literacy: Explore ways to
read and write in an intra-disciplinary
manner. Participants will learn key
components of literacy that can provide
support and enrichment in all content
areas.
Book Clubs Grades 6-12
SpringBoard
New Teacher Training
SpringBoard
Advanced
1st 15 Days Reader's/ Writer's Workshop
for Middle School (Pearson)
17
teachers;
Elementary
PE teachers
3-8 science
teachers;
Elementary
PE teachers
K-12
teachers
Middle and
High School
Teachers
Teachers
that will be
teaching
Pre- AP
Grades 6-10
that have
never been
trained in
SpringBoard
before
Teachers
that will
teaching
Pre- AP
Grades 6-10
that have
already been
trained in
SpringBoard;
Teachers
teaching
ELA grades
6- 8
Tammy Motley
Rita Rich
Terry Chaler
Tammy Motley
Rita Rich
Sunni Johnson;
Brittnie Bragg
TBA
College Board
College Board
TBA

July 31
Offered on
July 30 &
August 1
from
8:30-11:30
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
Social
Studies
3 hrs CPE,
1 hr GT
credit
SSI Literacy Navigator
Walking thru the MiniQ/DBQ: Teachers
will be taken through the DBQ writing
process and will leave with an
understanding of how to facilitate 6th thru
12th graders in the DBQ writing process.
This is a process that will help students
develop their expository writing skills,
their ability to work with primary source
documents, and their higher level thinking
skills. Teachers will also be trained on how
to use DBQs to prepare their students for
AP History classes in the future. (3 hrs)
18
Teachers
teaching SSI
classes in
grades 6-9
6-12
teachers
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRE-AP SUMMER INSTITUTES
TBA
Darsi Bickley
Teachers that are assigned to a Pre-AP or AP course during the 2013-2014 school year should complete
a PreAP and AP summer institute if they have not completed one in the past three years.
To register, complete the form attached as Appendix D, obtain your principal’s signature, and return to
Linda Denning, Advanced Academics Coordinator
COURSE DATE LOCATION
English - Experienced Teachers 8/5 NISD
English - New Teachers
7/22-
7/23 NISD
Pre-AP Math MS 7/29-8/1 SMU
Pre-AP MS Math
Pre-AP MS Math
Pre-AP MS Math (Algebra Focus)
REGISTRATION
NUMBER
Eduphoria -
Springboard
Eduphoria -
Springboard
6/17-
6/20 TCU AP13P52
6/17-
6/20 TCU AP13P56
6/24-
6/27 TCU AP13P55
Pre-AP MS Math: A Teacher Centered Experience (exp) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP13P50
Pre-AP Math: Why Aren't They Learning What we are
Teaching?
Pre-AP MS Math (new) 7/29-8/1 UTD
Pre-AP MS Science (new)
6/10-
6/13 UTA 103
6/24-
6/27 TCU AP13P86

Pre-AP MS Science 7/1-7/4 TCU AP1386
Pre-AP MS Science 7/8-7/11 TCU AP13P87
Pre-AP MS Science (new)
Instructional Technology in the Science Classroom
Pre-AP MS Science 8/5-8//8 UTD
Pre-AP History (emphasis on TX history)
Pre-AP MS Social Studies
19
6/10-
6/13 UTA 107
6/17-
6/20 UTA 208
6/17-
6/20 TCU AP13P73
6/24-
6/27 TCU AP13P76
Pre-AP MS Social Studies(7th Grade Texas History Focus)
(new) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP13P72
Pre-AP MS Social Studies (8th Grade American History
Focus) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP13P71
Pre-AP MS US History (new)
6/10-
6/13 UTA 109
Pre-AP MS Social Studies - World Cultures Focus 8/5-8/8 UTD

RECOMMENDED 9 – 12 TH GRADE COURSES
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
DATE CONTENT TITLE/DESCRIPTION
June 26 or
July 17, or
July 24 or
August 7
June 27 or
July 18 or
July 25
July 11-12
or
July 31 -
Aug. 1
June 24-26
Technology Please see “Recommended Technology
Courses”
G/T Please see “Recommended G/T courses”
PRE AP/AP Please see “PreAP and AP institute
Al
6 hrs CPE
credit
All
6 hrs CPE
credit
MATH
12 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
MATH
18 hrs CPE,
9 hrs GT
credit
Information”
Thinking Maps: More than a set of graphic
organizers, Thinking Maps collectively
become a language for learning for
students.
Professional Development and Appraisal
System (PDAS): PDAS remains in place as
the State's approved instrument for
appraising its teachers and identifying
areas that would benefit from staff
development. PDAS requires that new
teachers and teachers new to a district
receive an orientation.
Geometry EOC Success Academy I:
This two-day training is designed to
improve overall mathematics instruction
and achievement in order to ensure
student success on the STAAR Geometry
End-of-Course assessment. Participants will
examine the concepts in the Geometry
TEKS and learn strategies through the
exploration of hands-on, student-centered
lessons designed to provide connections to
the College and Career Readiness
Standards (CCRS), the English Language
Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and the
Response to Intervention (RtI) model. The
session will also include access to online
resources and professional learning
communities provided through Project
Share.
Algebra 2 EOC Success Academy I:
This three-day training is designed to
improve overall mathematics instruction
and achievement in order to ensure
student success on the STAAR Algebra II
End-of-Course assessment. Participants will
examine the concepts in the Algebra II
TEKS and learn strategies through the
exploration of hands-on, student-centered
lessons designed to provide connections to
the College and Career Readiness
Standards (CCRS), the English Language
Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and the
Response to Intervention (RtI) model. The
session will also include access to online
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INTENDED
AUDIENCE
FACILITATOR
New Hires Lisa Day
Carla Cotter
New Hires Principals
Asst. Principals
Geometry
Teachers
Algebra II
teachers
Renee Agent
Renee Agent

Aug. 5 MATH
3 hrs CPE
credit
June 26-28 SCIENCE
18 hrs CPE
credit
July 15-16 SCIENCE
12 hrs CPE
credit
July 1-2 SCIENCE
12 hrs CPE
credit
June 27-28 SCIENCE
12 hrs CPE
July 17-
July 18
June 17
credit
SCIENCE
12 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
June 20 ALL
6 hrs CPE, 3
hrs GT
credit
July 22-23
August 5
ELA
12 hrs CPE,
12 hrs GT
credit
ELA
6 hrs CPE; 6
hrs GT
credit
resources and professional learning
communities provided through Project
Share.
Math Journals, Notebooks, and Foldables:
Teachers will be shown how to build and
use math journals as a day to day
instructional tool. Instructions for graphic
organizers and foldables will be included
as well as lesson ideas for what type of
organizer is best used for specific
situations. Organizational ideas, sample
journals, and student testimonies will be
shared.
Biology EOC: Content/instructional
strategies - training for EOC
Chem EOC Pt1: Content/instructional
strategies - training for EOC
Chem EOC Pt2: Content/instructional
strategies - training for EOC
Physics EOC: Content/instructional
strategies - training for EOC
Shifting to Inquiry: Teachers will learn
how to implement inquiry in science
classrooms and to shift cookbook lessons
into inquiry.
Book Clubs Grades 6-12
Content Area Literacy: Explore ways to
read and write in an intra-disciplinary
manner. Participants will learn key
components of literacy that can provide
support and enrichment in all content
areas.
SpringBoard
New Teacher Training
SpringBoard
Advanced
21
6-12
teachers
Biology
teachers
Chemistry
teachers
Chemistry
teachers
Physics
teachers
9-12 science
teachers
Middle and
High School
Teachers
K-12
teachers
Teachers
that will be
teaching
Pre- AP
Grades 6-10
that have
never been
trained in
SpringBoard
before
Teachers
that will
teaching
Pre- AP
Grades 6-10
that have
already been
trained in
NISD teachers-
TBA
Region XI
Region XI
Region XI
Region XI
Rita Rich
TBA
Sunni Johnson;
Brittnie Bragg
College Board
College Board

July 30
Offered on
7/30 & 8/1
from
8:30-11:30
Multiple
sessions,
choose
one:
June 25
July 22
July 24
July 25
See Region
XI service
center for
location
ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
Social
Studies
3 hrs CPE, 1
hr GT credit
Social
Studies/ELA
6 hrs CPE
credit
Reader's/ Writer's Workshop for High
School
Walking thru the MiniQ/DBQ:
Teachers will be taken through the DBQ
writing process and will leave with an
understanding of how to facilitate 6th thru
12th graders in the DBQ writing process.
This is a process that will help students
develop their expository writing skills,
their ability to work with primary source
documents, and their higher level thinking
skills. Teachers will also be trained on how
to use DBQs to prepare their students for
AP History classes in the future. (3 hrs)
Integrating Reading, Writing, and Critical
Thinking in the Social Studies and ELA
Classrooms using Primary Source
Documents: Teachers will learn to
communicate complex material by
integrating ELAR and Social Studies content
as a well as teaching critical-thinking skills;
make direct connections to grade level
TEKS and receive resources and lessons
that include primary source documents to
support expository writing.
22
SpringBoard;
Teachers
teaching
ELA grades
9-12
6-12
teachers
6-12
teachers
TBA
Darsi Bickley
Region XI
Service Center

RECOMMENDED G/T COURSES (K-12)
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
DATE CONTENT TITLE/DESCRIPTION
June 17 G/T
6 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
June 18 G/T
6 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
June 19 G/T
6 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
June 20 G/T
6 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
June 17-20
credit
G/T
6 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
Nature and Needs of the Gifted Learner:
Basic terminology, current definitions,
models and theories of giftedness will be
explored in this session
Social & Emotional Development of the
Gifted Student: Social & emotional
problems facing gifted students, over
excitabilities in gifted students,
underachievement and perfectionism
behaviors in gifted students will be
presented
Differentiation of Curriculum & Instruction
for the Gifted Student: An overview of
differentiation, from its fundamental roots
to its use in the classroom with gifted and
talented students
Creative Thinking Development:
Instructional strategies that foster creative
and divergent thinking in the classroom will
be introduced and practiced
Identification and Assessment of the
Gifted Learner: Participants will develop an
understanding of the screening and
identification process of the gifted program.
This training will be held every day during
the lunch hour from 11:30-12:30.
Participants need to bring a lunch.
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INTENDED
AUDIENCE
K - 12
teachers,
counselors,
admin.
K - 12
teachers,
counselors,
admin.
K - 12
teachers,
counselors,
admin.
K - 12
teachers,
counselors,
admin.
K - 12
teachers,
counselors,
admin.
RECOMENDED WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES
FACILITATOR
Linda Denning
Linda Denning
Linda Denning
Linda Denning
Marissa Blattner
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
DATE CONTENT TITLE/DESCRIPTION
August 5 6 hrs CPE
credit
August 6 6 hrs CPE
credit
August 20 6 hrs CPE
credit.
TPRS Training - HS Teachers: TPRS
methodology workshop for novice -
intermediate- high levels in WL
TPRS Training - MS Teachers: TPRS
methodology workshop for novice -
intermediate-high levels in WL
CAN DO Statements and Rubrics:
Implementing CAN DO statements and using
rubrics for WL learning targets
INTENDED
AUDIENCE
HS WL
Teachers
MS WL
Teachers
ALL WL
Teachers
FACILITATOR
Fabiola Valdez
Maria Scott
Fabiola Valdez

RECOMMENDED ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) COURSES
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
DATE
June 11-12
*other dates
and
locations
also
available on
ESC website
June 18
Or
July 8
June 19
June 20
June 24
Or
July 18
July 24
July 24
July 25
CONTENT/
CREDIT
HOURS
12 hrs CPE
credit
6 hrs CPE
credit
6 hrs CPE
credit
6 hrs CPE
credit
6 hrs CPE
credit
6 hrs CPE
credit
6 hrs CPE
credit
6 hrs CPE
credit
TITLE/DESCRIPTION
Sheltered Instruction Plus!
Strategies, techniques, and resources for
implementing ELPS in content area
instruction. Presented by a well-known
author or research-based instructional
resources.
ELPS Academy ELA
Strategies on integration of ELPS to
improve achievement of ELLs
ELPS Academy Math
Strategies on integration of ELPS to
improve achievement of ELLs
Multicultural and Diverse Learners:
Language Variations
Explore the influence of language
variation on academic achievement,
instructional techniques, and specialized
intervention strategies.
ELPS Academy Science
Strategies on integration of ELPS to
improve achievement of ELLs
ESL TExES Online Prep Course
Preparation for ESL TExES exam over
four week online course.
Implementing ELPS within the
Sheltered Instruction Framework
Gain understanding of sheltered
instruction and classroom-level
implementation of the English Language
Proficiency Standards.
Beginning ELLs Engaging and
Accelerating Learning
Research-based strategies to help
accelerate beginning English language
learners' language proficiency and
academic achievement
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INTENDED
AUDIENCE
ALL teachers
of ELLs on all
proficiency
levels
Language Arts
teachers of
ELLs on all
proficiency
levels
Math teachers
of ELLs on all
proficiency
levels
ALL teachers
of ELLs on all
proficiency
levels
ALL teachers
of ELLs on all
proficiency
levels
ALL teachers
of ELLs on all
proficiency
levels
ALL teachers
of ELLs on all
proficiency
levels
ALL teachers
of ELLs on all
proficiency
levels
FACILITATOR
Radisson North
Fort Worth
2540 Meacham
(register at ESC
Region XI)
ESC Region XI
ESC Region XI
ESC Region XI
ESC Region XI
ESC Region XI
ESC Region XI
ESC Region XI

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES
All Special Education staff are encouraged to seek content area courses that meet their job assignment.
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
DATE
CONTENT/
CREDIT
HOURS
July 31 6 hours
CPE
August 1 6 hours
CPE
July 30 –
August 1
Up to 18
hours CPE
TITLE/DESCRIPTION
Strategies for Co-Teaching:
Straightforward, research based, data
driving strategies for co-teaching
presented by Susan Fitzell, nationally
recognized presenter.
Special Education Legal Update:
2013 Legal update presented by
Cynthia Buechler
IMPACT Academy:
Day 1: see detailed schedule
Day 2: Co-teaching and break sessions
Day 3: Legal Update
TechnoBootCamp for New Teachers:
This course covers the critical
technology applications that teachers
regularly use including training
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INTENDED
AUDIENCE
Admin., general.
ed. teachers,
special ed.
teachers, special
ed. paras
Admin., general.
ed. teachers,
special ed.
teachers, special
ed. paras
Admin., general.
ed. teachers,
special ed.
teachers, special
ed. paras
RECOMMENDED TECHNOLOGY COURSES
FACILITATOR
Susan Fitzell
Cynthia
Buechler
NISD STAFF
All courses are listed in Eduphoria and employees should register in advance to ensure courses are
available. Participants will be notified by email of changes to any course in which they are registered.
DATE CONTENT TITLE/DESCRIPTION
7/15/2013
June 19-20
Or
July 8-9
TBA
(Check
Eduphoria)
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
Technology
12 hrs CPE
credit
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
Infographics: Infographics are visual
ways to tell a story or present data.
They can be inspiring and thoughtprovoking,
and creating an infographic
is engaging. In this workshop, we will
look at ways to teach with infographics,
more importantly, how to create them
to support teaching, and learning. No
prerequisites.
iPad Academy: The iPad Academy will
be a 2 day hands-on workshop where
we will cover productivity apps, how to
get products off the iPads once they are
created and classroom management
apps for teachers. Please bring your
charged laptop and an iPad to play. No
prerequisites required.
INTENDED
AUDIENCE
FACILITATOR
K-12 teachers Rene Engle
K-12 teachers
K-12 teachers

Multiple
offerings:
June 24-26
July 16-18
July 30-
Aug. 1
Aug. 5-7
Aug 13-15
6/10/2013
Or
6/18/2013
6/11/2013
7/23/2013
Or
8/8/2013
TBA
(Check
Eduphoria)
Technology
18 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
resources, key contacts, and getting
started. Includes Eduphoria, netSchool,
and technology proficiencies.
Technology Integration Academy:
This is a three day course for staff to
obtain their required technology
integration proficiency (levels 2 and 3).
Participants MUST attend all three full
days. Participants must bring their
laptop with power cable. Level one
technology proficiency is a pre-requisite
for this academy.
Digital Storytelling: Digital Storytelling
is the practice of using computer-based
tools to tell stories. As with traditional
storytelling, most digital stories focus
on a specific topic and contain a
particular point of view. However, as
the name implies, digital stories usually
contain some mixture of computerbased
images, text, recorded audio
narration, video clips and/or music.
Join us to learn how to use FREE online
programs such as Tiki-Tiki, SlideBomb,
TikaTok, LittlebirdTales, StoryBird and
more! Targeted audience is elementary
and middle school teachers - but high
school teachers are welcome.
netSchool for Beginners: netSchool is
a platform for teachers to build their
classes online. This course for
beginners ill include basic page
navigation, settings, groups, blocks,
folder organization, resources, activities
as well as other features for the
netSchool novice.
netSchool for Advanced Users &
Quizzes:
Learn to use the advanced features of
netSchool and create quizzes. Learn
how to create and organize question
categories, grade essay questions, regrade,
and export an ExamView test
into netSchool. You will create a
variety of quiz questions complete with
audio, images, web links, and video!
Come prepared with tests that you will
use next year.
Flipping Classrooms: The flipped
classroom is an innovative way to
deliver information to students through
technology. The basic information is
delivered outside of class through a
variety of media, then the analysis and
application of that knowledge is
practiced in class. Through this method
you can truly implement the "Every kid,
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K-12 teachers Rene Engle
and/or
Cara Carter
K-12 teachers Marcie Conrad
Marcie Conrad
K-12 teachers Rene Engle
K-12 teachers TBA

TBA
(Check
Eduphoria)
TBA
(Check
Eduphoria)
6/12/2013
Or
7/22/2013
Or
8/12/2013
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
7/15/2013 Technology
6 hrs CPE
credit
July 24 &
25, 2013
Technology
12 hrs CPE,
6 hrs GT
credit
every day" philosophy. In this course
you will learn the basics of flipping the
classroom, how to create and deliver
instructional videos, how to deliver
instruction through other media
pointers for classroom structure and
time management, and create your own
flipped unit.
Learning Social: Leverage the power of
social networking for learning.
Participants will explore the educational
applications of Twitter, Pinterest, and
other social networking applications.
Screencasting 101: If you are familiar
with Khan Academy Tutorials and the
Flipped Classroom Model, this class is
for you! Learn how to create your own
Video tutorials for your students. Use
tools that you already have in your
classroom or that are available FREE.
Best suited for: Math and Science
Teachers who want to post video
tutorials online for student/parent
connections. Bring ideas to create your
own screencasts during class!
Web 2.0 & Beyond: Web 2.0 Resources
for all teachers. Spend the day learning,
playing and integrating cool web 2.0
resources into your curriculum. You
will not be disappointed! Resources
like Animoto, Stixy, Voki , Xtranormal,
LiveBinder .... and MORE!!!
Digital Timelines: Digital Timelines are
visual representations of events
throughout specific periods of time
represented via technology. The
course will teach you about 10 cool
tools that make it easier to deliver (the
teacher) and study (the student) the
concepts from any content area. The
benefits: you can zoom in and out,
minimize and maximize text boxes, add
pictures and video, cooperate, share,
etc.
TechnoPalooza: A two day conference
devoted to technology integration
strands such as Twitter, Edmodo,
iTunes U, Flipping the Classroom, Web
Literacy, Google Apps, and more!
Complete with well-known keynote
speakers. Join the fun as our Vision
Becomes Reality! Participants may
attend one or both days.
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K-12 teachers
K-12 teachers TBA
K-12 teachers Marcie Conrad
Or
Rene Engle
K-12 teachers Marcie Conrad
Or
Rene Engle
K-12 teachers NISD Staff

PRE-AP AND AP SUMMER INSTITUTES
Teachers that are assigned to a Pre-AP or AP course during the 2013-2014 school year should complete
a PreAP and AP summer institute if they have not completed one in the past three years.
To register, complete the form attached as Appendix D, obtain your principal’s signature, and return to
Linda Denning, Advanced Academics Coordinator
Course Date Location
English - Experienced Teachers 8/5 NISD
English - New Teachers 7/22-7/23 NISD
Pre-AP Math MS 7/29-8/1 SMU
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Registration
Number
Eduphoria -
Springboard
Eduphoria -
Springboard
Pre-AP MS Math 6/17-6/20 TCU AP13P52
Pre-AP MS Math 6/17-6/20 TCU AP13P56
Pre-AP MS Math (Algebra Focus) 6/24-6/27 TCU AP13P55
Pre-AP MS Math: A Teacher Centered Experience (exp) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP13P50
Pre-AP Math: Why Aren't They Learning What we are
Teaching? 6/10-6/13 UTA 103
Pre-AP MS Math (new) 7/29-8/1 UTD
Pre-AP MS Science (new) 6/24-6/27 TCU AP13P86
Pre-AP MS Science 7/1-7/4 TCU AP1386
Pre-AP MS Science 7/8-7/11 TCU AP13P87
Pre-AP MS Science (new) 6/10-6/13 UTA 107
Instructional Technology in the Science Classroom 6/17-6/20 UTA 208
Pre-AP MS Science 8/5-8//8 UTD
Pre-AP History (emphasis on TX history) 6/17-6/20 TCU AP13P73
Pre-AP MS Social Studies 6/24-6/27 TCU AP13P76
Pre-AP MS Social Studies(7th Grade Texas History Focus)
(new) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP13P72

Pre-AP MS Social Studies (8th Grade American History
Focus) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP13P71
Pre-AP MS US History (new) 6/10-6/13 UTA 109
Pre-AP MS Social Studies - World Cultures Focus 8/5-8/8 UTD
MATHEMATICS
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE
Please reference the specific university website for the most current listings
AP 2013 Summer Trainings
Course Dates Location
AP Calculus AB 7/22-7/25 SMU
AP Calculus BC 7/29-8/1 SMU
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Registration
Number
AP Calculus AB (new) 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1355
AP Calculus AB (exp) 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1354
AP Calculus AB & BC: Physics Focus 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1356
AP Statistics 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1357
AP Calculus AB 6/24-6/27 UTA 307
AP Calculus AB (new) 7/29-8/1 UTD
AP Psychology 7/22-7/25 SMU
AP US Government 7/22-7/25 SMU
AP World History 7/22-7/25 SMU
AP Economics (Micro and Macro) 7/29-8/1 SMU
AP European History 6/17-6/20 TCU AP1379
AP Psychology 6/17-6/20 TCU AP1363
AP World History (new) 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1376
AP Economics Macro/Micro 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1365
AP World History (exp) 7/8-7/11 TCU
AP Human Geography 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1371
AP Government Institute-U.S. and Comparative
Tracks 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1367
AP US History Institute-New and Experience
Teachers 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1375
AP Economics (Macro) 6/10-6/13 UTA 108
AP European History 6/17-6/20 UTA 209
AP Human Geography 6/17-6/20 UTA 210
AP US History 6/17-6/20 UTA 211
AP US Government and Politics 6/24-6/27 UTA 309
AP US History 6/24-6/27 UTA 310
AP World History 6/24-6/27 UTA 311
AP Human Geography 7/29-8/1 UTD
AP World History 7/29-8/1 UTD
AP US History 8/5-8/8 UTD
AP Environmental Science 6/17-6/20 TCU AP1389
AP Physics C 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1396
AP Chemistry (new) 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1387
AP Chemistry (exp) 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1384
AP Biology (exp) 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1390

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
FINE ARTS
AP or Pre-AP Chemistry: Focus TBD 7/1-7/4 TCU AP1382
AP Biology (new) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1380
AP Chemistry (new) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1385
AP Chemistry (exp) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1377
AP Biology (new) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1381
AP Biology (exp) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1383
AP Biology (new) 6/10-6/13 UTA 104
AP Chemistry 6/10-6/13 UTA 105
AP Environmental Science 6/10-6/13 UTA 106
AP Biology 6/17-6/20 UTA 204
AP Chemistry 6/17-6/20 UTA 205
AP Chemistry 6/24-6/27 UTA 308
AP Biology (new) 7/29-8/1 UTD
AP Chemistry (new) 7/29-8/1 UTD
AP Chemistry (exp) 8/5-8/8 UTD
AP Spanish Language and Culture 7/22-7/25 SMU
AP French Language and Culture 7/29-8/1 SMU
AP Spanish Language and Culture (new) 6/17-6/20 TCU AP1347
AP German 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1344
AP Spanish Language and Culture (exp) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1346
AP Spanish Language and Culture (new) 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1348
AP French Language 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1342
AP Spanish Language and Culture 6/17-6/20 UTA 202
AP Spanish Language and Culture (new) 6/24-6/27 UTA 306
AP Spanish Language 8/5-8/8 UTD
AP Music Theory - Pedagogy 6/24-6/27 TCU AP1310
AP Music Theory - Analysis 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1311
AP Studio Art: Digital Applications for all 3 Portfolios 7/8-7/11 TCU AP1318
AP Art History 6/24-6/27 UTA 301
AP Studio Art 6/17-6/20 UTD 201
AP Studio Art 7/29-8/1 UTD
AP Computer Science A 7/15-7/18 SMU
AP Computer Science A 7/8-7/11 TCU AP 1320
AP Computer Science A 7/29-8/1 UTD
*Please reference the specific university website for the most current listings
3/6/2013
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APPENDIX A
(See reverse side for guidelines)
Flex Days for Staff Development 2013-2014
Professional Staff
Effective from July 1, 2013 - March 14, 2014
Name: Subject/Grade Level: Campus:
Please fill in the proposed staff development form with the staff development sessions you plan to take in order to fulfill your
requirements for the 2013-2014 school year and discuss it with your building principal. The principal will sign this form upon approval of
the planned staff development. Consult your principal prior to making any changes to this plan. Twelve (12) flex hours for the 2013-
2014 school year may be used to “flex out” of the November 25 th and 26 th Staff Development days.
Title/Topic Description Date Provider
(NISD / Out of
District)
Please be advised that you will need to provide copies of certificates or other evidence of attendance you receive from staff
development sessions. Submit the certificate to your building principal after the training has occurred.
Teacher Signature: Date
Principal Signature
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Date

Staff Development Flex Day Guidelines
♦ Accumulation of the two flex days begins July 1, 2013 and ends March 14, 2014.
♦ All staff development applicable to flex days must be taken during off-contract time.
♦ School-wide staff development sessions that address campus initiatives will be accepted with principal approval.
♦ Prior approval from the principal is required for all sessions.
♦ Sessions must be at least 90 minutes to qualify for consideration.
♦ The principal will certify each flex day and/or report non-compliance in March 2014 for appropriate payroll accounting.
♦ Credit may be given for:
♦ Weekend conferences and conferences off contract time
♦ Summer training sessions in and out of the district
♦ New Hire required training
♦ 6 hours of site-based training off contract time (constitutes one day)
♦ Limited on-line staff development
♦ Credit will not be given for:
♦ Presenting a workshop (unless also a participant/faculty member)
♦ Supervising of student competitions (i.e. UIL, Math Counts, etc.)
♦ Meetings
♦ LEAP/LEAD
♦ Curriculum Writing (this is compensated through extra duty pay)
Based on the parameters that were identified when the Flex Days were originally established, the two days are
“compensation” for attendance and participation in training sessions that occur during off-contract time. Given these
parameters, “flex day” credit will not be given for online training, training that occurs during the school day (including
professional development periods), training that occurs during a “regular” staff meeting, university course work dedicated to a
degree program, and/or independent book studies.
Required to Fulfill Staff Development Flex Day Guidelines?
Classroom Teacher (189 day contract) Yes Campus Instructional Teacher
Nurse Yes Dean of Instruction
Librarian Yes Lead Teacher
Speech Pathologist Yes Counselor
Occupational Therapist Yes Diagnostician
Physical Therapist Yes LSSP
Social Worker Yes Family Involvement Facilitator
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APPENDIX B
NISD 2012-13 Required Annual Training (Forum Provided)
NOTE: Campus maintains record of all training of staff with a signature page acknowledging receipt of training / training must occur within first six weeks
of school year (Completion extensions are subject to Principal approval)
Annual Course Title
X or Specific Description = Required
Online* = Offered in Eduphoria eCourses
("Specific Title") = Face to Face Forum/S: Drive
Netschool = Online format
ALL (Teachers,
Certified
Support Staff, &
Administration)
Professional
Staff Principals
AP
Section 504 Training (Online*) X Counselor
Child Abuse Prevention (Online*) X Counselor
Compensatory Education/At-risk (Online*) X Counselor
Dyslexia Training (Online*) X
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CITs
Counselors
STAR/RR
Elementary Teachers
Middle Teachers
High School Teachers
Staff Responsible
to Maintain Annual
Required Training
Documenation
(3 years)
X (Curriculum
Specific) Dyslexia Teacher
Homeless Services Training (Online*) X Counselor
Differentiated Sheltered Instruction (Online*) Recommended X Recommended Recommended
X (Required of
Sheltered
Instruction
Teachers Only ) ESL Campus Coordinator
Special Education Confidentiality (Online*) X SPED - Diagnostician
PDAS Overview (Administration) X Administrator
Blood Borne Pathogens (Nurses) (Online*) X Nurse
Acceptable Use Policy Training (Inst. Tech - Netschool)
Safety Videos - Drop, Cover, & Hold / Evacuation /
X CTL
Lockdown / Shelter in Place (Online*) X Administrator
Safety Training (Glenda Beam - TOT) X Administrator
Bullying Prevention Training (Online) X Counselor
Suicide Prevention Plan Review Elementary & Secondary (Online) X Counselor
Dating Violence Prevention (Online) X Counselor
Ongoing Required Training
Elementary Teachers
ESL Cluster Teachers Required OR at least L.A.
Teacher per Grade required
Middle Teachers
At least one per ESL child required
(L.A. Preferred / Other Content
High School
Teachers
ESL Certification (ESL HQ Academy Recommended) (Other Content Areas Recommended)
Areas Recommended)
Recommended
Staff Responsible to
Maintain Documenation (3
years)
ESL Campus Coordinator &
Administrator
GT (Initial 30 hrs) 6 hr Annual Update (Individually based) GT Specialists & Cluster Teachers GT Specialists
GT Specialists Administrator
Socia Media Training (Communications) X Administrator
FERPA Training (Online Soon) X Administrator

APPENDIX C
REQUEST FOR GIFTED CLOCK HOURS
Name: Current Assignment:
Home Campus: Workshop date and duration:
Title of Staff
Development:
Total Hours Credited
for Staff Development:
Percentage of the workshop that addresses gifted student needs:
Please check one area of professional development that the workshop addressed:
Nature and Needs Identification
and Assessment
Curriculum and Instruction
Please attach documentation and/or a description of how the workshop session addressed the Gifted and
Talented Learner. (Description not necessary if pre-AP or AP College Board workshops)
For Office Use:
GT Hours credited _____
Areas of Giftedness
• N & N _____________
• ID and Assess _______
• C & I ______________
GT Coordinator: _________________________________
Principal’s Signature
Teacher Signature:
____________________________
Please return documentation and this form to: Linda Denning – Curriculum Department
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Date:
Date:
______________

APPENDIX D
Registration Directions for PreAP / AP 2013 Summer Institute
The following steps will need to be completed for registration:
1. Teacher will complete the Advanced Placement Summer Institute Registration Form (attached) and
send the form to Linda Denning (electronically or through campus mail).
2. A Purchase Order will be generated for Institute registration fee
3. Linda will then register the teacher for the training at the university site.
4. The registered teacher will receive an invoice by email. This invoice must be forwarded to the
Advanced Academics office to complete the payment process.
5. Once the invoice is received by the teacher, he/she will then register for the training in Eduphoria.
6. If a teacher needs to cancel, I need to be notified immediately.
NOTE – Registration in Eduphoria does not register the teacher with the college. The teacher must
complete the Advanced Placement Summer Institute Registration form and send to Linda
Denning.
For more information about the individual sessions, teachers can go to the following university websites or
call:
SMU www.smu.edu/ap 214-768-7245
TCU www.ap.tcu.edu 817-257-7134
UTA www.uta.edu/apsi/ 817-272-7215
UTD www.utdallas.edu/apsi/ 972-883-4409
**Due to end-of-year fiscal year end procedures, your registration
must be completed by May 31, 2013
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Advanced Placement
Summer Institute (SI) 2013
Registration Form
(Please Print)
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Home Address:_______________________________ City:______________________ Zip:___________
Name & Address of School:______________________________________________________________
Home Phone:________________Cell Phone:__________________ School Phone:__________________
Emergency contact:_________________________________ Phone:______________________________
E-mail address for confirmation: __________________________________________________________
Position: ________________________________ Years Experience: Pre-AP__________ AP __________
(Please complete if you have previously attended a Pre-AP/AP Summer Institute)
Year Attended SI Yes No
(circle one)
2011 Y N
2012 Y N
Course Title Teaching assignment
following the training
I will teach Pre-AP/AP in 2013-2014 □ YES □ NO (If Yes) Course Name :__________________
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I am registering for Pre-AP/AP course:
Course Title: __________________________________________________________________________
(Registration Number if attending TCU or UTA location) ________________________
Date of training: _______________________University Location:_______________________________
I understand if I attend a College Board Summer Institute, I must be willing to work within my district
curriculum specialists on Pre-AP and/or AP curriculum development teams and share my expertise with
other NISD teachers.
Note: Cancellation fees range from $50.00-$150.00. Cancellations must be in writing and received by Linda
Denning no less than 10 days prior to the session.
Please send Linda Denning a copy of your training certificate by Friday, September 6, 2013.
Principal Signature______________________________________ Date_________________________
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Registration Forms Due by May 31, 2013