OUR Algebra I Discussions
Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Cooperative
OUR Algebra I Discussions
191639
Subject(s): Mathematics
Audience(s):
Arkansas Department of Education will engage educators in discussions about math course offerings for 2013 – 2014 and beyond. This professional development opportunity will communicate a clear vision for the course, model exemplary practices, provide tips for transitioning to the new course and any applicable PARCC assessments, and suggest next steps for educators. Dr. Linda Griffith, Dr. Bill Nielsen, Dr. Stanley Paul, Thomas Coy, and Anthony Owen will present.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Linda Griffith
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 3, 2013
$20
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 7
eSchool TAC Workshop
181604
Subject(s):
Audience(s): Staff, Counselors
Training on upcoming state software, eSchoolPlus of Teacher Access Center
Description:
Presenter(s): Sandy Harber
Facilitator: Sandy Harber
Jun 4, 2013
$0
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 24
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Main Computer Lab Room 6
OUR Geometry Discussions
191641
Subject(s): Mathematics
Audience(s):
Arkansas Department of Education will engage educators in discussions about math course offerings for 2013 – 2014 and beyond. This professional development opportunity will communicate a clear vision for the course, model exemplary practices, provide tips for transitioning to the new course and any applicable PARCC assessments, and suggest next steps for educators. Dr. Linda Griffith, Dr. Bill Nielsen, Dr. Stanley Paul, Thomas Coy, and Anthony Owen will present.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Linda Griffith
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 4, 2013
$20
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 7
eSchool Mark Reporting Workshop
181606
Subject(s):
Audience(s): Staff, Counselors
Training on upcoming state software, eSchool Plus of Mark Reporting options. This workshop will include procedures for producing Interim Progress Reports, Report Cards, and Transcripts.
Description:
Presenter(s): Sandy Harber
Facilitator: Sandy Harber
Jun 5, 6, 2013
$0
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 24
Credit: 12.00
Registration Fee:
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Main Computer Lab Room 6
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OUR Tier I Fiscal Management Training
191621
Subject(s):
Audience(s): Administrators, Asst. Principals, Technology Coordinator, Federal Coordinators
This session will provide the required Tier I Fiscal Management Update Training. Updates regarding legislative changes, audit requiremnts, etc will be provided.
Description:
This session provides the required Tier I Fiscal Management training for superintendents and business managers. It is appropriate for other administrators.
Presenter(s): Mike Mertens,Richard Abernathy
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 5, 2013
$10
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 150
Credit: 4.00
Registration Fee:
9:00 am 1:30 pm
Room 2 Ozark Room
OUR Legislative Updates for Instructional Leaders
191622
Subject(s):
Audience(s): Administrators, Asst. Principals, Technology Coordinator, Instructional Leaders, Federal Coordinators
Updates from legislation passed during the recent legislative session will be provided. In addition, updates related to rules developed by ADE during the past year will be provided.
Description:
Presenter(s): Mike Mertens,Richard Abernathy
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 5, 2013
$0
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 120
Credit: 1.00
Registration Fee:
1:30 pm 2:30 pm
Room 2 Ozark Room
OUR Arkansas Lottery Scholarship Updates
191623
Subject(s):
Audience(s): Administrators, Asst. Principals, Counselors, Instructional Leaders
Updates related to the Arkansas Lottery Scholarship will be provided.
Description:
This training is appropriate for superintendents, assistant superintendents, 7 12 principals, assistant principals and counselors.
Presenter(s): Mike Mertens,Richard Abernathy
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 5, 2013
$0
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 120
Credit: 1.00
Registration Fee:
2:30 pm 3:30 pm
Room 2 Ozark Room
OUR Algebra II Discussions
191643
Subject(s): Mathematics
Audience(s):
Arkansas Department of Education will engage educators in discussions about math course offerings for 2013 – 2014 and beyond. This professional development opportunity will communicate a clear vision for the course, model exemplary practices, provide tips for transitioning to the new course and any applicable PARCC assessments, and suggest next steps for educators. Dr. Linda Griffith, Dr. Bill Nielsen, Dr. Stanley Paul, Thomas Coy, and Anthony Owen will present.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Linda Griffith
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 5, 2013
$20
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 7
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OUR Fourth Credit Math Course Discussions
191647
Subject(s): Mathematics
Audience(s):
Arkansas Department of Education will engage educators in discussions about math course offerings for 2013 – 2014 and beyond. This professional development opportunity will communicate a clear vision for the course, model exemplary practices, provide tips for transitioning to the new course and any applicable PARCC assessments, and suggest next steps for educators. Dr. Linda Griffith, Dr. Bill Nielsen, Dr. Stanley Paul, Thomas Coy, and Anthony Owen will present.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Linda Griffith
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 6, 2013
$20
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 7
OUR Instructional Leaders Conference Data Analysis and Parental Involvement
191734
Subject(s): All Subject Areas
Audience(s): K 12,Administrators,Asst. Principals,Principals,Instructional Leaders,Federal Coordinators,Curriculum Coordinators
This day will consist of a 3 hour session on data analysis and ways to utilize data to improve student learning and a 3 hour session on parental involvement focusing on working with families from poverty.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s):
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 6, 2013
$40
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 100
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
9:00 am 3:30 pm
Room 2 Ozark Room
OUR Art The Big Picture
193506
Subject(s): Fine Arts
Audience(s): PreK 12
Share session for art teachers from all levels. We will focus on vertical alignment and curriculum development of various art disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, art appreciation, sculpture, clay, fiber arts, and more. Please bring student examples for these and any other disciplines to share. We will also discuss using Pinterest (technology) as a resource for the art room.
Description:
This session will be conducted by Cheryl Nichols and Gina Booth and will be held at the Bergman Elementary School art room located at 18949 Highway 7 N, Harrison, AR. The schools phone number is(870) 741 6404. Lunch will be on your own.
Presenter(s):
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 6, 2013
$0
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Other
eSchool HAC Workshop
181561
Subject(s):
Audience(s): Staff, Counselors
Training on upcoming state software, eSchoolPlus of Home Access Center.
Description:
Presenter(s): Sandy Harber
Facilitator: Sandy Harber
Jun 7, 2013
$0
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 24
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Main Computer Lab Room 6
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OUR Songwriting for the NOT Very Musical: Writing new lyrics to familiar melodies in collaboration with your students
191637
Subject(s): All Subject Areas,Music
Audience(s): K 12
Leading your students in writing new lyrics to familiar melodies to teach specific curricular content An arts integration writing workshop using music as a vehicle, designed for teachers in any subject area. No knowledge of music theory is required. Grade levels 1st 12th (greater teacher input required for the lower grades).
Description:
This session requires a minimum of 10 participants to make. Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Bill Haymes
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 7, 2013
$105
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 25
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 5 Arkansas Room
OUR Bridge to Algebra II Course Discussions
191649
Subject(s): Mathematics
Audience(s):
Arkansas Department of Education will engage educators in discussions about math course offerings for 2013 – 2014 and beyond. This professional development opportunity will communicate a clear vision for the course, model exemplary practices, provide tips for transitioning to the new course and any applicable PARCC assessments, and suggest next steps for educators. Dr. Linda Griffith, Dr. Bill Nielsen, Dr. Stanley Paul, Thomas Coy, and Anthony Owen will present.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Linda Griffith
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 7, 2013
$20
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 7
OUR Instructional Leaders Conference
191736
Subject(s): All Subject Areas
Audience(s): Administrators,Asst. Principals,Principals,Instructional Leaders,Federal Coordinators,Curriculum Coordinators
This session will provide strategies leaders can utilize to be a more effective leader in their everyday work.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s):
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 7, 2013
$40
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 100
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
9:00 am 3:30 pm
Room 2 Ozark Room
Implementing Next Generation Science Standards in the 2nd 6th Grade Classroom NGSS Practice #4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data
192405
Subject(s): Science
Audience(s): 2,3,4,5,6
In this OUR workshop, a brief overview of the Next Generation Science Standards will be presented but the focus will be on implementing Practice #4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data. This Practice will require students to produce data that must be analyzed in order to bring out its meaning. Participants will take part in various short lessons that demonstrate how Practice #4 could be incorporated in their classrooms. They will collect various data sets and investigate different methods of tabulating, graphing, and analyzing the data in order to bring out the relevance so that it may be used as evidence. The methods and information shared at this workshop can be incorporated in science classrooms prior to the adoption of the NGSS.
Description:
Dress comfortably since we will be collecting data and enjoying the sunshine for part of the day. Lunch will also be served.
Presenter(s): SHELLEY TOMLINSON
Facilitator: SHELLEY TOMLINSON
Jun 7, 2013
$30
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 20
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Osage Room 8
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OUR Introducing Spanish Teaching Techniques
191670
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Audience(s): K 12
Introducing Spanish Teaching Techniques is a six hour workshop on proven teaching methods and sharing what teachers are doing in their classrooms. It is aligned with the Arkansas Framework for Foreign Language. The workshop includes cultural differences experienced by teachers, classroom projects, and activities for clubs and organizations.
Description:
This session requires a minimum of 10 participants to make. Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Irvin Griffith
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 10, 2013
$105
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 1 Ozark Room
OUR Planning for Instruction under CCSS Kindergarten Math
191740
Subject(s): Mathematics
Audience(s): K
Educators may have questions and concerns around planning for instruction as they implement CCSSM. This professional development will facilitate a discussion about developing unit planning and lesson planning. A list of primary resources for planning and sources for locating problems and tasks will be provided.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Linda Griffith
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 10, 2013
$20
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 3 Ozark Room
Literacy + Technology = Gearing up for Common Core in Middle and High School
192474
Subject(s): All Subject Areas
Audience(s): 6 12
Designed for middle and high school content teachers, this two day session explores reading and writing strategies that support the Common Core Literacy Standards. Participants will unpack the Common Core literacy standards, preview new assessments, and design a technology infused lesson plan for a particular Common Core Literacy standard.
Description:
This session is designed for all subject areas not just Literacy. Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): BONNIE MURRAY
Facilitator: NATHAN CLINE
Jun 10, 2013
$50
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 24
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Main Computer Lab Room 6
OUR Reading Foundations K 5
189288
Subject(s): Literacy
Audience(s): K 5,2,3 5,Asst. Principals,GT,ParaProfessionals,Special Ed,Instructional Leaders
This training will provide an overview of the foundational skills students need in order to achive grade level expectations. The Common Core State Standards include standards that address foundational skills, which are directed toward fostering students' understanding and working of knowledge of concepts of print, the alphabetic principle, and other basic conventions of the English writing system. These foundational skills are necessary components of an effective, comprehensive reading program designed to develop proficient readers with a capacity to comprehend texts across a range of types and disciplines.
Description:
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Beverly Cothran
Facilitator: Beverly Cothran
Jun 11, 2013
$20
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 25
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 7
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Kuder® Navigator Workshop for Experienced Users
190701
Subject(s): Family and Consumer Science,Agri,Business Ed
Audience(s): 7 12,Counselors
This session for experienced users of Arkansas Works/Kuder® Navigator will provide more in depth information about how to motivate and excite students in the process of education and career planning. Participants will gain insights about effectively engaging students in real world career planning including: how to create personal education plans and use these plans to complete Career Pathways and programs of study. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the data and resources available on the Administrative Database Management System (ADMS). The Curriculum Manager tool will be explained and participants will be given the opportunity to update their course lists and areas of study. Theresa Steinlage, Kuder® Field Trainer, will be the facilitator for this session.
Description:
This session is for Counselors and Career Orientation/Guidance CTE Teachers.
Presenter(s):
Facilitator: BILLIE REED
Jun 11, 2013
$15
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 3.00
Registration Fee:
12:30 pm 3:30 pm
Room 3 Ozark Room
Kuder® Navigator Inexperienced User
190703
Subject(s): Family and Consumer Science,Agri,Business Ed
Audience(s): 7 12,Counselors
This professional development will include an interactive demonstration of ArkansasWorks Kuder® Navigator, in which secondary educators will learn how students can: •Create four , six , and eight year education plans; •Explore training, education, and potential careers across the state; •Research opportunities for financial aid. Educators will also learn how the Kuder® Navigator system can strengthen individual career counseling relationships, better assist students with selecting courses and making postsecondary decisions. Theresa Steinlage, Kuder® Field Trainer will be the facilitator for this session.
Description:
This session is for Counselors and Career Orientation/Guidance CTE Teachers. Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s):
Facilitator: BILLIE REED
Jun 11, 2013
$15
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 30
Credit: 3.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 11:30 am
Room 3 Ozark Room
Mathematics + Technology = Gearing up for Common Core in Elementary School
192477
Subject(s): All Subject Areas
Audience(s): K 5
In this session participants will become familiar with Common Core Math Standards and available Common Core Sample items. We will use these as a basis for creating real world style math learning projects using technology integration. Upon completion of this session participants will have created a technology based real world style math learning project for their classroom that will support Common Core Standards.
Description:
This session is designed for all subject areas not just mathematics. Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): BONNIE MURRAY
Facilitator: NATHAN CLINE
Jun 11, 2013
$50
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 24
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Main Computer Lab Room 6
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OUR Autism: It’s More Than a Statistic…..
192563
Subject(s): All Subject Areas
Audience(s): PreK 12
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in history occurring at a rate of 1 out of 88 children and just released information indicates possibly a rate of 1 out of 50 children. This presentation combines real life stories full of humor, challenges, and success along with practical ideas for educating, communicating and loving those with autism, every day in all environments. Autism is more than a statistic it is quickly becoming our FUTURE. Learn what you can to today, to affect society tomorrow…
Description:
This session requires a minimum of 15 participants to make. Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): Brandi Shinn
Facilitator: KIM FOWLER
Jun 11, 2013
$80
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 40
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Room 1 Ozark Room
Mathematics + Technology = Gearing up for Common Core in Middle and High School
192482
Subject(s): All Subject Areas
Audience(s): 6 12
In this session participants will be introduced to one of the assessment pieces of the Common Core State Standards. This professional development will prepare middle school mathematics teachers to be able to effectively research problems with relevant Internet sources and propose solutions to questions in the form of brochures or pamphlets. The participants will also be introduced to ways to share their creative solutions to problems with other teachers and students via Google, Facebook and/or Arkansas Department of Education’s Digital Sandbox. Participants will create a lesson plan that supports the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and technology to address the skills needed to complete the Technology Enhanced Performance Event.
Description:
This session is designed for all subject areas not just mathematics. Lunch will be provided.
Presenter(s): BONNIE MURRAY
Facilitator: NATHAN CLINE
Jun 12, 2013
$50
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 24
Credit: 6.00
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 3:30 pm
Main Computer Lab Room 6
School Emergency Triage Training (SETT)
192501
Subject(s): Health
Audience(s): School Nurse
To provide school nurses with the knowledge, skills, and resources to perform as leaders of First Aid teams in response to mass casualty events occurring in schools.
Description:
4.5 CE's
Presenter(s): Kathey Haynie
Facilitator: CHERIA LINDSEY
Jun 12, 2013
$0
Location:
Date(s):
Time:
Limit: 20
Credit: 4.50
Registration Fee:
8:30 am 2:30 pm
Room 1 Ozark Room
OUR Overview of Dyslexia
193680
Subject(s): All Subject Areas
Audience(s): PreK 12
This session will focus on dyslexia. Topics addressed will include what is dyslexia, what are the indicators and signs that a student might be dyslexic, and what are strategies that have proven to be effective in assisting children who are identified.