Professional Development

Professional Development

 
 
Saint Michael’s College is offering two summer courses within its MATESOL programs that may interest teachers of ELLs: Classroom Technology for ELLs K-12 (2 credits) and Language Learning and Assessment for Children (3 credits). Schedules, course descriptions and registration form are available at http://www.smcvt.edu/Graduate-Programs/Current-Students/Register-for-Courses/TESOL-Courses.aspx
 
 
SUMMER COURSES AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - an updated listing of courses and professional opportunities taking place this summer.
 
Coming Up:
OngoingVisit the Stern Center website for information on professional development opportunities and educator resources at http://www.sterncenter.org/resources/educators
Ongoing
SDE (Staff Development for Educators) offers online, instructor-led courses that let you learn at your leisure. For more information see their website at www.sde.com/onlinelearning.
OngoingChamplain Valley Educator Development Center offers ongoing professional development opportunities. Visitwww.cvedcvt.org
OngoingVRI at UVM Graduate Courses, information and registration at www.vriuvm.org
OngoingVT Higher Ed Collaborative Courses and Events, information and registration at www.vthec.org
Ongoing Turning Points in American History - Scholar-led Seminars, Educator-led Seminars, Book Study Group, Primary Source Study Groups, National and Local Field Studies 
9/24/12 - 4/15/13
Words Come Alive! in Action: Dance and Theater in the Classroom; Susanna Olson, Joan Robinson, Lida Winfield; Flynn Center and CVEDC
1/8/13   Leading a Co-Teaching School with Rich Villa, Hampton Inn, Colchester 
1/21/13 - MayGeometry for All: Exploring Geometric Thinking, A Mathematics Institute for 5th through 10 Grade Educators, Online Course, Leslie Ercole, Marny Frantz
1/24/13 The First Five Years: From Striving to Thriving, Novice Teacher Workshop Series: Exploring Professional Issues, Vermont NEA, Frederick Tuttle Middle School Library  
2/1/13Relational Thinking in the Primary Grades: Foundations for Algebra, Loree Silvis and Sandi Stanhope, Colchester
2/11/13Iroquois Song and Dance Teacher Workshop, FlynnCenter & CVEDC, FlynnCenter, Burlington 
3/11/13-5/17/13 TRAVELLs Online Course: Teachers Rediscovering an Academic Vision for ELLs, Amanda Gustafson, Beth Evans, CVEDC
3/12/13 Fountas and Pinnell Webinar Series: When Readers Struggle: Teaching that Works, Heinemann
3/13/13, 3/27/13, 4/10/13, 5/1/13 Workshop series for Teachers Using Intensive Small Group Intervention in the Intermediate Grades (3-5) RED, facilitated by Ellen Reiling, Chamberlin Elem. School, S. Burlington 
3/15/13Social Emotional Development, Stephanie Jones, Capitol Plaza, Montpelier, more information at www.vthec.org 
2/20/2013 CVEDC Common Core Administrative Leadership Series, 3 Sessions (Feb. 20, Mar. 14 and April 3) with a free Dine and Discuss on April 30, 4:00-7:00 pm, Hampton Inn, Colchester
3/20/13  VSI Science Leader Support Sessions: Science and Literacy, Renee Affolter and Maura O'Brien, LAPDA, Montpelier 
3/22/13 &
5/3/13 
 Mindfulness That Matters, F.H. Tuttle Middle School, S. Burlington
3/25/13Literacy, Learning, Thinking and Classroom Communities, Peter Johnston, presented by Northwest Vermont Reading Recovery Consortium, Hampton Inn, Colchester
4/2/13 Fountas and Pinnell Webinar Series: Implementing Phonics Lessons and Word Study Lessons Grades K-3, Heinemann 
4/4/13 Science Innovations for the Next Generation Science Innovations for the Next Generation, Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee VT 
4/5/2013 21st Annual Vermont Kindergarten Conference, Hilton Hotel, Burlington VT 
4/29/13    VSI Science Leader Support Sessions: Engineering in Science, staff of Engineering is Elementary Museum of Science, LAPDA, Montpelier 
5/3/13  Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Conference, Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee
5/21/13    Next Generation Science Standards, Dave White, VSI, LAPDA, Montpelier 
Starts 5/28/13 OR 5/29/13 OR 6/5/13 Integrating Technology in Education - Level 1, Chris CichoskiKelly and Lisa Barry, Founders Memorial School, Essex (5/28/13), Essex HS Library, Essex (5/29/13 and 6/5/13) 
Starts 5/30/13 OR 6/6/13 Digital Tools for Connected Classrooms - Level 1, Lisa Barry and Joanne Finnegan, CESU (May), Founders Memorial School, Essex (June) 
Starts 6/4/13 Digging Deeper into Technology Integration - Level 2, Thomas Fleming School, Essex 
Starts 6/12/13 Build Your Personal Learning Network with Technology - Level 2, Lisa Barry and Joanne Finnegan, Founders Memorial School, Essex  
Various Dates - June thru AugustVT Higher Ed Collaborative SUMMER Courses and Events, Registration begins 4/15/13, more information at www.vthec.org
 
Various Dates - June thru August Get to Know Bridges Edition 2
6/24/13-6/26/13  Growing a Thinking Curriculum: Implementing the ELA Common Core in Real Time!, F.H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington
6/24/13Systems Support for Implementing the Common Core - One Day Workshop for Administrators, F.H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington
6/24/13-6/28/13Spark Your School - The Mind-Body Classroom Connection, Darienne Oaks, CVEDC, Dupont Hall, Fort Ethan Allen 
6/24/13-6/28/13
 
Algebra & Functions for teachers grades 6-9, SATEC, St. Albans 
6/24/13-6/28/13 The Vermont Writing Collaborative: Writing for Understanding, 2013 Summer Institute Courses, Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee 
6/24/13-6/28/13
 
20th Annual Middle Grades Institute: Changing Practice in the Middle, Castleton State College   
6/25/13-
6/28/13 
Math for Struggling Learners, John Tapper,  Jericho Elementary School, Jericho 
6/27/13, 7/1/13-7/3/13 Building Upon the Foundation: Developing Additive Reasoning and Computational Fluency, Sandi Stanhope, Chamberlin Elementary School, S. Burlington 
7/23/13-7/26/13 Making a Difference: Effective Strategies for Math Leaders, Karen Reinhardt, Jericho Elementary School, CESU
7/29/13-8/2/13 Leading School Transformation (EDLP 380Z5), Mike Martin, UVM 
8/5/13-8/9/13 2013-2014 VSI Science and Engineering Academy, for more information and application materials, go to http://vtscience.org  
 

Past Events

CSSU January 3, 2013 Inservice Schedule
 
CSSU November 19-20, 2012 Inservice Schedule
 
CSSU August 23-24, 2012 Inservice K-8 ScheduleGr. 9-12 Schedule 

CSSU January 3, 2012 Inservice Day Workshop Schedule


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ELL
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Other Links and Resources

VTSAC: Vermont Standards and Assessment Consortium CSSU is a member of this organization which often allows us to send a set number of faculty members to events at a reduced rate. 

LAPDA: Lamoille Area Professional Development Association

University of Vermont

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