ARC Report

May 2014

Professional Development

What a busy time of year that we are in! School is winding and summer is attempting to wind up for

many of us. As we are preparing to transition to the summer months, I would like to take this

opportunity to remind you of some exciting things that are taking place with the Professional Learning

Program. First of all, on June 10-12 at Rancho High School, we are hosting CCEA’s first summer mini-

conference. We have had some great responses to the I Can Do It course and to the ELL course;

however, there is still have some room available in the Common Core Math Primary, Common Core

Math Intermediate, Common Core Unwrapping, NBCT Jump Start, and our technology courses. As you

are interacting with teachers in this district, take a minute and let them know these courses are

available to them.

As we begin to look forward, work has begun on the New Teacher Mentor Community. We currently

have enough teachers to coordinate support in our four primary regions. I send a shout out of thanks to

all the schools who have volunteered their facilities to house these mentor communities. Final decisions

on locations will occur on Thursday, May 29.

As this year is coming quickly to an end, we are fervently looking forward to the upcoming school year.

There will be opportunity for reflection on what has been done this year, what needs to improve, and

where we need to go even further for next year. Your suggestions and support are greatly appreciated.

Dr. Linda Beesley

CCEA Director of Professional Learning Programs

lbeesley@ccea-nv.org

CCEA Course Catalogue

The Clark County Education Association brings you the professional learning resources that will help

maximize your success as an education professional in Clark County. We are excited to offer professional

learning programs that can help you grow your skills and practice. The modules selected will bring you

additional tools, resources, and time-tested practices used across the nation — incredible tools that will aid

you in the delivery of instruction to your students.

These programs are offered in three formats:

1) You can take these free classes to enhance your professional practice,

2) You can select the college credit option (1 credit per program @ $150/member,

$200/nonmember), or

3) PDE (1 credit per program for a flat rate of $10)

College and PDE credit offered only for C.A.R.E, ICDI, ELL, & *Curriculum Engine

For graduate credit you must contact the PLP department to register

*Curriculum Engine is available for PDE credit only.

PDE or Graduate Credit

(Homework will be provided to complete the 15 hour per credit requirement)

Increasing Cultural Sensitivity—C.A.R.E.: Culture, Ability, Resiliency & Effort — This 3-session

module offers you research-based suggestions for what you can do to create a learning environment in

which low-income and/or culturally and linguistically diverse students can learn. The contents will

challenge you to meet accountability demands while still offering quality instruction to those students who

need the most help. You will receive resources from noted experts that will support effective teaching

S1: Thurs., Dec 5 • S2: Thurs., Dec 12 • S3: Thurs., Dec 19 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Room: 118 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121 2014-Sessions S1: Tues., Feb 4 • S2: Thurs., Feb 13 • S3: Thurs., Feb 20 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Room: Main Board Room Place: Nevada State Education Association @ 3511 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas 89121 S1: Thurs., April 3 • S2: Thurs., April 10 • S3: Thurs., April 24 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: Main Board Room Place: Nevada State Education Association @ 3511 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas 89121

Classroom Management—I Can Do It! — This 3-session classroom management module gives new or

nearly-new teachers the pieces of the puzzle needed for success in the classroom. This workshop is also the

perfect renewal for educators who are frustrated and overwhelmed by disruptive student behavior. You

will receive tools to provide students with a classroom atmosphere that is optimum for learning.

2013-Classroom Management—I Can Do It! S1: Mon., Dec 2 • S2: Mon., Dec 9 • S3: Mon., Dec 16 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: 118 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121 2014-Classroom Management—I Can Do It! S1: Tues., Jan 14 • S2: Tues., Jan 21 • S3: Tues., Jan 28 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: Main Board Room Place: Nevada State Education Association @ 3511 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas 89121 S1: Wed., March 5 • S2: Wed., March 12 • S3: Wed., March 19 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: 118 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121 S1: Mon., June 23 • S2: Tues., June 24 • S3: Wed., June 25 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Room: 143 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121

Intro to ELL Strategies—English Language Learners: Culture, Equity & Language Training for

Closing the Achievement Gaps — This 3-session module provides a foundational look at research-based

and classroom focused instructional and advocacy strategies; strategies that help educators with the

challenges of closing achievement gaps for all ELL students of various cultures and languages. You will

receive a set of resources designed to help you apply the best research based ELL, culture, and equity

practices in the classroom.

2013 Sessions S1: Tues., Nov 5 • S2: Tues., Nov 12 • S3: Tues., Nov 19 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Place: Area Service Center 3 @ 4760 W. Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas 89102 2014 Sessions S1: Tues., Jan 28 • S2: Tues., Feb 4 • S3: Tues., Feb 11 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Place: Area Service Center 3 @ 4760 W. Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas 89102 S1: Wed., May 7 • S2: Wed., May 14 • S3: Wed., May 21 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Place: Scott Elementary School @ 5700 N. Bruce Street, North Las Vegas 89081 S1: Tues., June 10 • S2: Wed., June 11 • S3: Thurs., June 12 Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. Place: Area Service Center 3 @ 4760 W. Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas 89102

PDE Course….

Leading and Facilitating Adult Learners— working with adults in a learning environment is

different than working with students. This course is designed to help any professional learn to manage and

facilitate groups of adults. Participants will learn how to manage content delivery, build engaging learning

environments and how to guide productive and effective discussions. Participants will leave with strong

strategies for developing buy-in, managing problem solving processes and handling difficult behaviors.

Participants will also have the opportunity to earn 0.5 PDE credit.

If you are interested in taking this class

please contact Courtney Patton on Interact

or for faster response cpatton@ccea-nv.org

Curriculum Engine PDE Classes

(0.5 PDE Credits)

All Teachers Welcome

Course Prerequisite:

Participants need to have completed the Curriculum Engine 101 and 102 Tutorials before

attending (Located in the Curriculum Engine Help Area - top center after login).

In this PDE course participants will gain in-depth knowledge and experience with:

• Accessing curriculum and unwrapped standards information in the Curriculum Engine.

• Using and understanding the purpose of all features and functionalities of the

lesson planning tool in Curriculum Engine.

• Using the tools and resources in Curriculum Engine to create effective and

aligned long-term instructional plans.

• Using the tools in Curriculum Engine to collaborate with colleagues.

Note:

There are three separate locations were this class is offered. Participants should choose the most convenient location (see page 7) and attend all three sessions at the same location.

CE-Curriculum Engine PDE Approved

South Central Las Vegas

S1: Thurs., Jan 16 • S2: Thurs., Jan 23 • S3: Thurs., Jan 30 Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Room: Computer Lab Place: Beatty Elementary School @ 8685 Hidden Palms Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89123

(Participants must attend all three sessions)

Central Las Vegas

S1: Tues., Jan 28 • S2: Tues., Feb 4 • S3: Tues., Feb 11 Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Room: Computer Lab Place: Gilbert Elementary School @ 2101 W Cartier Ave, N Las Vegas, NV 89032

(Participants must attend all three sessions)

Northwest Las Vegas S1: Wed., Feb 5 • S2: Wed., Feb 12 • S3: Wed., Feb 19 Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Room: Computer Lab Place: Centennial High School @ 10200 Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89149

(Participants must attend all three sessions)

Technology Classes

Easy Grade Pro (EGP): Those who attend this workshop will learn how to properly set up assignments

with grade point and percent totals, create departments, and learn how to use the online tool from their personal computers at home. We will also

look into the various tools offered within EGP such as seating charts, score charts, studen

and how to print and change various options within EGP hard copies. Sessions will be held in school site

computer labs.

Technology Classes

: Those who attend this workshop will learn how to properly set up assignments

with grade point and percent totals, create graded weights for various categories set by administration or departments, and learn how to use the online tool from their personal computers at home. We will also

look into the various tools offered within EGP such as seating charts, score charts, studen

and how to print and change various options within EGP hard copies. Sessions will be held in school site

: Those who attend this workshop will learn how to properly set up assignments

graded weights for various categories set by administration or departments, and learn how to use the online tool from their personal computers at home. We will also

look into the various tools offered within EGP such as seating charts, score charts, student progress reports,

and how to print and change various options within EGP hard copies. Sessions will be held in school site

Discovery Education

Discovery Education (DE): Those who attend this workshop will better understand how to pull

different reports, as well as how to utilize DE for more than just your quarterly interim assessments. DE

offers worksheets, lesson plans, and video streaming. One can also pull probes to help gauge where

students fall within the standards for math and reading comprehension, as well as many webinars to view

for various topics of professional development.

Session 1: Assessments and Reports – We will dig deeper into the different reports that are available to use, as well as how to set up probes to help in standards that are not being met for students on an individual

or group basis.

Session 2: Resources and Streaming – We will look at how to navigate the different resources and

streaming options within DE, as well as how to save specific resources to your own Contents area on DE.

Web 2.0

Web 2.0: Engage Your Students: Ramp up creativity, as well as your lessons and assessments, with the

use of web-based applications to engage your students. These web-based applications and websites have

been tested and are not blocked by school district filters. We will explore two different web-based

applications each session. Some applications to be explored: Prezi, Animoto, Jing, EdCanvas, EduBlogs, Wikispaces, Voki, VoiceThread, Popplet, Google Apps, Collaborize Classroom, Edmodo, Triptico, and so

many more. Dates coming soon…

Participants may be required to bring their own headsets for some sessions. Facilitator will provide notice if this is the case.

Technology Classes Continued

FirstClass/Interact: This workshop is for those who are new to the district or would like a better

understanding on what FirstClass/Interact offers outside of sending and receiving emails in our district.

Learn how to navigate the different conferences, set up a signature within your emails, and locate different

resources within our district through FirstClass/Interact.

Edmodo: Edmodo helps teachers boost outside discussions and engagement with students and parents

through the use of Edmodo. In this workshop, you will learn how to set up your Edmodo account, how to

navigate the features of your account, and gather ideas on how to use Edmodo to extend your classroom

and instruction.

SMART Training: Level 1: Notebook Lvl. 1: The first step in the series of SMART software training, Notebook Level 1 training sessions will help familiarize first-time or novice users with Notebook Software

in conjunction with the SMART brand interactive white board. Learn how to: navigate the basics of

SMART Notebook, create and manipulate objects, navigate SMART Exchange, troubleshoot, and

personalize your software. SMART Training Level 2: Notebook Lvl. 2: The second step in the series of SMART software training,

Notebook Level 2 training sessions will help users effectively utilize Notebook in conjunction with the

SMART brand interactive white board. Learn how to: create and deliver a Notebook lesson, attach and

create multimedia, personalize your galleries, share your content with department members, and revisit Level 1.

If you are interested in taking this class

please contact Courtney Patton on Interact

or for faster response cpatton@ccea-nv.org

This is a free study session that is open to all Licensed Personnel. The study session covers

Nevada Constitution Exam, and U.S. Constitution Exam. Seats fill up quickly

for the exam five weeks prior to taking the test. Details will be emailed after registration.

Wed., April 23 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Room: Main Board Room Place: Nevada State Education Association @ 3511 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas 89121

Participation requires the purchase of a study guide. Study

The guide will cost $15 and may be paid

Members: Personal check or Payroll deduction

Nonmembers: Money order only

Sorry… no cash will be accepted

Nevada Law

This is a free study session that is open to all Licensed Personnel. The study session covers the Nevada

Nevada Constitution Exam, and U.S. Constitution Exam. Seats fill up quickly, so do not delay. Also, you must register

for the exam five weeks prior to taking the test. Details will be emailed after registration.

Place: Nevada State Education Association @ 3511 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas 89121

Participation requires the purchase of a study guide. Study guides will be available at the study session.

cost $15 and may be paid as follows:

heck or Payroll deduction -- forms available at the session.

only.

Sorry… no cash will be accepted

Nevada School Law Exam,

so do not delay. Also, you must register

uides will be available at the study session.

National Board

National Board Certification is the nation’s highest credential for professional

educators and CCEA is here to support you.

Why pursue this?

o CCEA members attest to the positive effects the National Board Certification process has on their classroom practices.

o A growing body of research links National Board Certification with improved student achievement. o Certification is a rigorous, challenging process that causes teachers to analyze their work. It is a powerful

learning experience, whether National Board Certification achieved. o The State of Nevada provides a 5% salary stipend to those who achieve National Board Certification. The

stipend is not subject to local collective bargaining. o The State of Nevada recognizes the process by granting six (6) credits towards recertification.

How does CCEA support this?

o CCEA provides a series of support sessions that guide candidates through each step of the challenging certification process.

o Support sessions are led by CCEA members who are themselves National Board Certified. o In partnership with Silver State Schools Credit Union, CCEA members can receive a professional

development loan to cover fees associated with this process. This loan is paid through convenient payroll deductions.

How can I learn more about this?

o Register to attend an orientation session by emailing PLP@ccea-nv.org. Sessions will provide information about the two types of support – Take One and Full-Certification. You will learn about the standards and what is required to complete the process. You will also be able to ask

questions to help you decide if this is a professional growth process that is right for you.

National Board

NBCT Workshops Tues., Dec 3 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: 143 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121 2014 Sessions Wed., Jan 8 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: 143 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121 Thurs., Jan 30 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: 143 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121 Tues., February 25 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Place: Bob Miller MS @ 2400 Cozy Hill Circle, Henderson 89052 Wed., Mar 26 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: 116 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121

National Board

2014 NBCT Workshops Continued

Thurs., Apr 24 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: 118 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121

Advanced Candidate Workshops Wed., Dec 11 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Room: 118 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121 2014 Sessions Thurs., Jan 23 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Room: 118 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121 Wed., Feb 26 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Room: 143 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121

National Board

2014 Advanced Candidate Workshops Continued Wed., April 30 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Room: 116 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121

Assessment Center Workshops

Tues., May 6 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Place: Herron E.S. @ 2421 N. Kenneth, N. Las Vegas 89030 Thurs., May 22 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room: 118 Place: Curriculum and Professional Development Building @ 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Las Vegas 89121

Registration Information

Enrollment for the modules and workshops is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Classes are subject to cancellation if we do not reach the minimum number or participants.

Email Courtney Patton on Interact or cpatton@ccea-nv.org or call 702-473-1003

CCEA will come to you!

Mobile Training may be available with Principal approval and a minimum of 15 participants.

Please contact Courtney Patton on Interact or cpatton@ccea-nv.org or call 702-473-1003

Interested in classes that are not in our catalogue?

If so, send suggestions to cpatton@ccea-nv.org

For PDE Credit please register for courses on Pathlore

Useful links and resources for your professional

learning and development

Homework for C.A.R.E., ELL, and ICDI available @ http://www.cceaprofessional.wikispaces.net/CCEA+Professional+Home

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