Participants will explore Newsela resources that support the needs of your content area; assign Newsela resources to support skills and content knowledge for subject-specific success; identify important insights generated by students as they complete assignments and/or read independently. (Virtual session-please bring earbuds) Agenda
Participants will foster engagement through literacy knowledge; deliver representation by activating background knowledge, provide action & expression through verbal reasoning and student actions on Newsela. (Virtual session - bring earbuds) Agenda
In this hands-on workshop, teachers will have dedicated time to align their scope and sequence with available Gizmos, ensuring a seamless integration of interactive simulations into their instruction. Participants will explore the vast library of Gizmos, identify relevant resources for their upcoming units, and develop a plan for effective implementation.
Participants will utilize Newsela’s 4 Ps to support lesson design; use Newsela features to support the effective implementation of lessons; outline a learning experience with clear guidance for what students will learn and how. (Virtual session - bring earbuds) Agenda
This professional development opportunity provides educators with a structured yet flexible pathway to enhance their assessment practices using InnerOrbit. Through self-paced modules, teachers will explore key topics, including getting started with InnerOrbit, designing effective formative and summative assessments, and analyzing student data to drive instruction. By engaging with these resources at their own pace, educators will gain practical strategies for leveraging InnerOrbit to support student learning and make data-informed decisions in their classrooms.
Participants will foster engagement through literacy knowledge; deliver representation by activating background knowledge, provide action & expression through verbal reasoning and student actions on Newsela. (Virtual session - bring earbuds) Agenda
Teaching Scientific Inquiry with Gizmos equips teachers to use inquiry-based strategies and Gizmos to deepen student understanding of key science concepts. Through modeled best practices, educators learn to guide students in asking questions, making observations, and constructing explanations, fostering scientific inquiry skills.
