Grades K-3

2013-2014

TRAINING SCHEDULE: Istation

INITIAL ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING

Administrator training is for K-3 Administrators who will useIstation at their school.

ADMINISTRATOR ACTION ITEMS
  • Identify K-3 teachers and/or an administrator who will use Istation.
  • Select an Istation contact at your school. This individual will be responsible for communicating with district staff members and Istation on the school’s behalf.
  • Register for upcoming Istation Administrator Training using My Learning Plan. This will ensure documentation of your faculty’s training.
  • Administrators will facilitate to make sure all teachers view pre-recorded Initial Teacher Training video followed by one additional follow-up option.
ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING
Administrator Training is for all administrators who will oversee Istation at their school.
Pre-Recorded Video: Istation: The 5 Simple Steps
**Available for viewing starting August 19**An email link will be shared or made available on the SCS website from the Curriculum and Instruction Department. During the 30 minute pre-recorded video, administrators will learn about:
  • Receiving a username and password from Istation accounts via email.
  • Login to access your student login cards via the website at
  • Students will use their login to access the Istation program
  • Log onto the Istation website at to view student data
  • Using the results of the immediate student data to help inform instruction

INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING

Teacher training is for all K-3 TEACHERS who will useIstation at their school.

TEACHER ACTION ITEMS
1. ALL teachers should viewPre-Recorded Video: Istation The 5 Simple Steps.
**Available for viewing starting August 19**This session is listed in My Learning Plan for teachers to register and confirm teacher viewing of the video.During Initial Teacher Training video, teachers will learn about:
  • Receiving a username and password from Istation accounts via email.
  • Login to access your student login cards via the website at
  • Students will use their login to access the Istation program
  • Log onto the Istation website at to view student data
  • Using the results of the immediate student data to help inform instruction
2.There are three different follow-up options for Teacher Training. ALL teachers should sign up in My Learning Plan for Options 1 or 3. Teachers must take advantage of ONE of the three options.
OPTION #1: Large-Group Face-to-Face (2 hours; Live in-person training) (August 27, 28 or 29).
Teachers interested in face-to-face large-group training are invited to attend ONE of the in-person training sessions on August 27th, 28th, or 29th:
  • August 27, 2013: American Way Middle, 3805 American Way, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • August 28, 2013: Southwind High School, 7900 East Shelby Dr., 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • August 29, 2013: Central High, 306 S. Bellevue, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
or
OPTION #2: Live Webinar (1 hour) (September 3rd, 4th, or 5th)
Teachers interested in training via a live webinar can register for a live webinar on September 3rd, 4th, or 5th. An email link with invited times will be sent out to teachers or through the Monday Memo. *This session is not listed in My Learning Plan.
or
OPTION #3: OPTIONAL WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS
Teachers who have received Initial Teacher Training have the opportunity to get hands-on support with what they learned about during Initial Teacher Training. The workshop provides a focused opportunity for teachers to get hands-on experience:
  • Crafting an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan: Learn how to obtain login cards, how to ensure that you are using Istation with the right students, and how to craft a motivation plan that supports student success.
Teachers are invited to attend any of the hands-on workshop(s) on the date(s) most convenient to them.
September 10 / September 11 / September 12
Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Hickory Ridge Middle, 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Hickory Ridge Middle, 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Hickory Ridge Middle, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Colonial Middle, 3:00-5:00 p.m. / Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Bartlett High 3:00-5:00 p.m. / Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Kate Bond Middle, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Kate Bond Middle, 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Colonial Middle, 4:00-6:00 p.m. / Creating an Effective Classroom Implementation Plan
Southwind High, 4:30-6:30 p.m.