Weston PD March 21, 2025 Choice

Weston PD March 21, 2025 Choice

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8:00am EDT

Empowering Assessment Practices with InnerOrbit: A Self-Paced Exploration Library A-1 Self-pacedInnerOrbit Prerecorded Resources (*Bring earbuds) MAP Growth: Student Growth and Goal Setting K-5 E-5Joyce Gerber Designing and Assessing Engineering Solutions (Part 1 of 2) E-7Erin Lucia Getting Comfortable with Nearpod D-2Gina Trapp-Golden Introduction to Play-based Learning Library Classroom, A-2 Mastering Fractional Learning Progressions E-6Lindsey Ramos Maximizing Instructional Support for Literacy Success: Strategies, Scaffolds, and SchoolPace (ARC) D-13Teresa Giolito PE Standards in Focus: Aligning Connecticut with National Goals E-12MaryFaith Zanghi Strategies for teachers of English Language Learners (MLLs) Library Main AreaR. Perales/M. Fernandes/L. Mattera-Arcamone Write, Reflect, Renew: A Guided Journaling Experience D-10Ioanna Opidee Yoga New GymSpencer Jacoby Beyond the Basics: Advanced DBT Strategies for Managing Anxiety in the Classroom D-9Erin Winner • Emily Faro Culturally Responsive Practices Part 1 of 2 (8:00-10:15) E-2Linda Darcy Developing Executive Functions in Students of All Ages (Part 1 of 2) D-6Kate Field Problem-solving strategies: moving away from exclusionary discipline to restorative accountability D-4Joann Freiberg Successfully Playing the Restorative Game at the Secondary Level D-3Pat Ciccone The Anxious Generation: A Thoughtful Discussion D-11Kara Swezey AI for Educators – Practical Applications for Beginners E-3Fran Kompar Balancing AI and Authentic Learning: Exploring Classroom Applications E-10Walt Durand

9:15am EDT

Application of New Learning Library Empowering Assessment Practices with InnerOrbit: A Self-Paced Exploration Library A-1 https://academy.innerorbit.com/goals-pd/innerorbit-training/InnerOrbit Prerecorded Resources (*Bring earbuds) MAP Growth: Student Growth and Goal Setting 6-10 E-5Joyce Gerber Designing and Assessing Engineering Solutions (Part 2 of 2) E-7Erin Lucia Discovering Newsela Content and Features (Virtual Session) D-8 https://newsela.zoom.us/j/99718225879?pwdkEaNBGFLymko8apVVLfryzloVh27vG.1Aiesha Wright (*Bring earbuds) Getting Started with Gizmos: Interactive Learning Made Easy G-2Carol Wenk Mastering Ratios and Proportional Reasoning Learning Progressions E-6Lindsey Ramos Maximizing AP Classroom: Engaging, Assessing, and Elevating Student Learning D-11 Maximizing Instructional Support for Literacy Success: Strategies, Scaffolds, and SchoolPace (ARC) D-13Teresa Giolito PE Standards in Focus: Aligning Connecticut with National Goals E-12MaryFaith Zanghi Trauma Informed Approaches to Writing Instruction D-10Ioanna Opidee Empower Yourself with Self Defense Old GymJon Marsili Beyond Validation: DBT Strategies to Reignite Motivation in Students with Depression D-9Erin Winner • Emily Faro Culturally Responsive Practices (Part 2 of 2; 8:00-10:15) E-2Linda Darcy Developing Executive Functions in Students of All Ages (Part 2 of 2) D-6Kate Field Play-based Learning in Action: A Hands-on Play Experience Library Classroom, A-2 Problem-solving strategies: moving away from exclusionary discipline to restorative accountability D-4Joann Freiberg Successfully Playing the Restorative Game at the Secondary Level D-3Pat Ciccone AI for Educators – Enhancing Instruction & AI Literacy for Intermediate Users E-3Fran Kompar Creating with Nearpod D-2Gina Trapp-Golden Generative AI in the Classroom using Magic School and Class Companion D-12Andrew Marone

10:30am EDT

Application of New Learning LibraryFran Kompar • Cyndi Adams • Suzanne Clemente Diving Deeper on Standards Based Grading D-12Lucas Walker Empowering Assessment Practices with InnerOrbit: A Self-Paced Exploration Library A-1 https://academy.innerorbit.com/goals-pd/innerorbit-training/InnerOrbit Prerecorded Resources (*Bring earbuds) MAP Growth: Student Growth and Goal Setting K-5 E-5Joyce Gerber Creating Choice Boards with Nearpod D-2Gina Trapp-Golden Differentiating Instruction (Virtual Newsela Session) D-8 https://newsela.zoom.us/j/97183931093?pwdPmGIyXAfUi1AepMKa2aVHGuybtAPuy.1Aiesha Wright (*Bring earbuds) Exploring an Illustrative Math Lesson: A Teacher's Guide to How the Lesson Flows E-9Erin Barlow • Kelly DelVecchio Mastering Fractional Learning Progressions E-6Lindsey Ramos Maximizing Instructional Support for Literacy Success: Strategies, Scaffolds, and SchoolPace (ARC) D-13Teresa Giolito Social Studies - A Look at the New Standards D-11Jenny HD (CT Council for SS) Syncing Success: Aligning Pacing Guides with Gizmos Simulations G-2Carol Wenk Nutrition for Overall Wellness and the Food-Mood Connection E-12Kelly Gruber Yeast Mode: Bring Your Sourdough Starter to Life Senior LoungeDoug Pregman • Mike Parlanti Beyond Reflection: Deepening Culturally Relevant/Sustaining Practices in the Classroom (2-Hour session Part 1 of 2) E-2Linda Darcy Emotional Regulation: Practical Strategies for Students of All Ages D-6CEA- Kate Field Problem-solving strategies: moving away from exclusionary discipline to restorative accountability D-4Joann Freiberg Successfully Playing the Restorative Game at the Secondary Level D-3Pat Ciccone The School Avoidance Cycle: Breaking Barriers & Rebuilding Bridges with DBT (Part 1 of 2) D-9Erin Winner • Emily Faro

11:35am EDT

OPTIONAL Session: 1:1 Q&A with Prudential Advisor Lobby Area Outside of AthleticsPrudential Advisor

12:40pm EDT

Application of New Learning LibraryErin Barlow • Kelly DelVecchio Empowering Assessment Practices with InnerOrbit: A Self-Paced Exploration Library A-1 https://academy.innerorbit.com/goals-pd/innerorbit-training/InnerOrbit Prerecorded Resources (*Bring earbuds) MAP Growth: Student Growth and Goal Setting 6-10 E-5Joyce Gerber Designing Learning Experiences with Newsela D-8 https://newsela.zoom.us/j/96902597730?pwdub2UM3hPZBIIY8jeUbA2avj34Gv4eR.1Aiesha Wright (*Bring earbuds) Empowering Students Through Choice: Designing Meaningful & Engaging Tasks E-9Stacey Greenberg Getting Comfortable with Nearpod D-2Gina Trapp-Golden Igniting Scientific Inquiry with Gizmos: Part 1 of 2 G-2Carol Wenk Mastering Ratios and Proportional Reasoning Learning Progressions E-6Lindsey Ramos Maximizing Instructional Support for Literacy Success: Strategies, Scaffolds, and SchoolPace (ARC) D-13Teresa Giolito Music Curriculum: Plan and Design with the End in Mind B-4Liz Morris Is Your Financial House in Order? AuditoriumPrudential Pathways Beyond Reflection: Deepening Culturally Relevant/Sustaining Practices in the Classroom (2-Hour session - Part 2of 2) E-2Linda Darcy Play-based Learning in Action: A Hands-on Play Experience Library Classroom, A-2 The School Avoidance Cycle: Breaking Barriers & Rebuilding Bridges with DBT (Part 2 of 2) D-9Erin Winner • Emily Faro AI for Educators – Enhancing Instruction & AI Literacy for Intermediate Users E-3Fran Kompar AI-Powered Teaching: Streamline, Innovate, Inspire D-3Andrew Jorge Create with Canva! D-4Shelly Rinas Organization meets self-regulation (Part 1 of 2) D-10Lauren Offutt

1:55pm EDT

Application of New Learning LibraryLindsey Ramos • Joyce Gerber • Dr. Linda Darcy • Teresa Giolito • Emily Faro Empowering Assessment Practices with InnerOrbit: A Self-Paced Exploration Library A-1 https://academy.innerorbit.com/goals-pd/innerorbit-training/ Differentiating Instruction (Virtual Newsela Session) D-8 https://newsela.zoom.us/j/94435614219?pwdZGyq0aQZWYEecOarC1IPJEF9kMu5Lj.1Alice Montgomery (*Bring earbuds) Executive Functions and Reading Comprehension - Organizing Thinking E-12Bluestein Orthographic Mapping & High Frequency Word Instruction D-12Martine King Teaching Scientific Inquiry Using Gizmos- Part 2 of 2 G-2Carol Wenk Knitting E-7Susan Reens Pickleball Old GymAlice Addicks Integrating Play into Science, Social Studies & Beyond Library Classroom, A-2 Mini Mindfulness Activities for Today's Classroom D-4Patty Powers Organization meets self-regulation (Part 2 of 2) D-10Lauren Offutt AI and Nearpod: Energizing Learning D-2Gina Trapp-Golden AI for Educators – Practical Applications for Beginners E-3Fran Kompar