Algoma District School Board
AFTER HOURS
SESSIONS
January to April 2015
The K-12 Program Team is pleased to offer a variety of sessions for all
Contract Teachers and teachers on the ADSB LTO List / OT Roster.
Registration is required for each session.
Registration for each session will close one week prior and registrants will
then receive an email confirming session details. For some sessions, Adobe
Connect will be available for those unable to attend Face-to-Face.
Insufficient registration will result in cancellation.
Please register at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/adsbsessions2015
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January
M-01A
Visible Learning and The Science of How People Learn (Session 1 of 5)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, January 12, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Katie Mohamed
This 5 session book study will look at John Hattie and Gregory Yates’ book Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn.
The book explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes and yet easy on
other occasions. The authors draw on the latest international research into how the learning process works and how to
maximize impact on students. This book study is intended to be a series of collaborative sessions where we all uncover new
perspectives that will enrich our teaching practice. (Session 1 will uncover chapters 1-7)
S-01
Growing Success 101
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Joe Maurice / Program Team
This session will highlight the key components of the Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario
Schools (K-12) document and implications for classroom practice.
S-02
Literacy and Language in the Content Areas, K-12
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
David Grady
Do we have a sufficient understanding of students' language learning needs in the content areas of the Ontario curriculum?
How do students' language proficiency support their ability to make thinking visible? These sessions will explore the language
and literacy demands of expectations in content area curricula. Session two will include a specific focus on vocabulary.
S-03
Introduction to the Virtual Learning Environment (vLE)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Time:
3:45:00 PM to 4:45:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Joe Caruso / Tyler Hankinson
This is a beginner level look at the ADSB Learning Management System (LMS). This session is for those who want to start up
or move forward with an online presence for students and parents to access class information, resources and updates. This
session will also provide teachers with an opportunity to explore the possibility of using a blended learning environment.
S-04
Teaching Math in Kindergarten
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, January 19, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Blythe Servant
Educators will discuss math learning and teaching in different contexts in the Kindergarten classroom.
S-05
Welcome to Office 365
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Marty Stilin / Joe Caruso
This session will provide an overview of Microsoft Office 365. Learn how teachers and students can access and utilize Outlook
Email, OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote from school and at home in our Cloud environment. Please bring a
laptop to the session.
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M-02A
Building Number Sense in Grades 1-6 (Session 1 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Stacey Verbonac
A series of 4 sessions for Grades 1-6 teachers. We will look at ways to strengthen students' accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility
with number facts, while building number concepts. We will explore Number Talks by Sherry Parrish and other resources to
build fact fluency.
S-06
Introduction to the Virtual Learning Environment (vLE)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Time:
3:45:00 PM to 4:45:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Joe Caruso / Tyler Hankinson
This is a beginner level look at the ADSB Learning Management System (LMS). This session is for those who want to start up
or move forward with an online presence for students and parents to access class information, resources and updates. This
session will also provide teachers with an opportunity to explore the possibility of using a blended learning environment.
M-01B
Visible Learning and The Science of How People Learn (Session 2 of 5)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, January 26, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Katie Mohamed
This 5 session book study will look at John Hattie and Gregory Yates’ book Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn.
The book explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes and yet easy on
other occasions. The authors draw on the latest international research into how the learning process works and how to
maximize impact on students. This book study is intended to be a series of collaborative sessions where we all uncover new
perspectives that will enrich our teaching practice. (Session 2 will uncover chapters 8-12)
M-03A
5 Practices for Leading Productive Math Discussions (Session 1 of 2)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Kris Oliverio
How do you choose a task that will generate rich discussion? How do you quickly interpret what your students are saying,
diagnose gaps in undersanding and lead them to your learning goal? This book study will explor e how to prepare and learn
to: anticipate student responses, monitor for understanding, select and sequence student solutions to problems and make
connections.
S-07
Literacy and Language in the Content Areas, K-12
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
David Grady
Do we have a sufficient understanding of students' language learning needs in the content areas of the Ontario curriculum?
How do students' language proficiency support their ability to make thinking visible? This session will explore the language
and literacy demands of expectations in content area curricula, with a specific focus on vocabulary.
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February
M-02B
Building Number Sense in Grades 1-6 (Session 2 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Stacey Verbonac
A series of 4 sessions for Grades 1-6 teachers. We will look at ways to strengthen students' accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility
with number facts, while building number concepts. We will explore Number Talks by Sherry Parrish and other resources to
build fact fluency.
M-01C
Visible Learning and The Science of How People Learn (Session 3 of 5)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, February 09, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Katie Mohamed
This 5 session book study will look at John Hattie and Gregory Yates’ book Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn.
The book explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes and yet easy on
other occasions. The authors draw on the latest international research into how the learning process works and how to
maximize impact on students. This book study is intended to be a series of collaborative sessions where we all uncover new
perspectives that will enrich our teaching practice. (Session 3 will uncover chapters 13-18)
S-08
Block Play and Math Learning in Kindergarten
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, February 09, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Blythe Servant
Educators will discuss the impact of building with blocks on mathematical learning.
S-09
Creating Pathways to Success 101
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Joe Maurice / Program Team
This session will highlight the key components of the Creating Pathways to Success: An Education and Career/Life Planning
Program for Ontario Schools (K-12) document and implications for classroom practice.
S-10
Effective Strategies for Students with Potential Binocular Vision Difficulties
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Amy Lawson
While learning occurs through a number of complex and interrelated processes, vision plays a key role. Many signs,
symptoms, and behaviors associated with learning disabilities are similar to those caused by vision problems. Most people
don’t realize that you need over 17 visual skills to succeed in reading, learning, sports, and in life. Seeing ‘20/20’ is just one of
those visual skills. This session will focus on how vision can affect one's learning, especially reading and writing, and provide
strategies on how to effectively accommodate for students with a potential binocular vision difficulty.
M-04A
Restorative Circles in Schools: Building Community and Enhancing Learning (Session 1 of 3)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
Board Room, Education Centre
Kelly Colter
This 3 part book study of Restorative Circles in Schools: Building Community and Enhancing Learning by Costello, Wachtel &
Watchel will provide educators with practical knowledge on circles. It illustrates the circle’s use in diverse situations, including
proactive circles for improving relationships and enhancing academics, responsive circles to solve problems and address
conflict. (Chapters 1 & 2)
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S-11
Next Steps in the Virtual Learning Environment (vLE)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Time:
3:45:00 PM to 4:45:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Joe Caruso / Tyler Hankinson
This session is for those who are looking to expand their use of the ADSB Learning Management System (LMS). We will
explore changing the look of the environment as well as an introductory look at tools like Classlist, Discussions, and Dropbo x
& OneDrive.
M-03B
5 Practices for Leading Productive Math Discussions (Session 2 of 2)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Kris Oliverio
How do you choose a task that will generate rich discussion? How do you quickly interpret what your students are saying,
diagnose gaps in undersanding and lead them to your learning goal? This book study will explore how to prepare and learn
to: anticipate student responses, monitor for understanding, select and s equence student solutions to problems and make
connections.
M-02C
Building Number Sense in Grades 1-6 (Session 3 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Stacey Verbonac
A series of 4 sessions for Grades 1-6 teachers. We will look at ways to strengthen students' accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility
with number facts, while building number concepts. We will explore Number Talks by Sherry Parrish and other resources to
build fact fluency.
M-05A
Paying Attention to Fractions - Understanding for Learning and Teaching (Session 1 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Ministry of Education, facilitated by Stacey Verbonac
This is a series of Adobe Connect Sessions designed for Classroom Educators. Participants will: 1) develop mathematical
knowledge of fractions, 2) deepen knowledge of teaching fractions, 3) investigate the K-12 perspective for fractions, 4)
examine components from the document Paying Attention to Fractions K-12.
S-12
Next Steps in the Virtual Learning Environment (vLE)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time:
3:45:00 PM to 4:45:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Joe Caruso / Tyler Hankinson
This session is for those who are looking to expand their use of the ADSB Learning Management System (LMS). We will
explore changing the look of the environment as well as an introductory look at tools like Classlist, Discussions, and Dropbo x
& OneDrive.
M-01D
Visible Learning and The Science of How People Learn (Session 4 of 5)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, February 23, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Katie Mohamed
This 5 session book study will look at John Hattie and Gregory Yates’ book Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn.
The book explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes and yet easy on
other occasions. The authors draw on the latest international research into how the learning process works and how to
maximize impact on students. This book study is intended to be a series of collaborative sessions where we all uncover new
perspectives that will enrich our teaching practice. (Session 4 will uncover chapters 19-23)
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Picture Books and Kindergarten Math
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, February 23, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Blythe Servant
Educators will think about how we can use stories to enrich children's mathematical thinking.
M-06A
Joyful Learning (Session 1 of 2)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
Blind River Public School
Krista Lappage
This book study is ideal for K–12 inclusive classrooms and learners with a wide range of abilities, including cultural or linguistic
differences. The authors present techniques for using differentiation, active learning, and personalized instruction that enable
teachers to use sound teaching practices and engage students in discussion, debate, creative thinking, questioning, teamwork,
and collaborative learning.
M-07A
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics (Session 1 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Ministry of Education, facilitated by Kris Oliverio
Participants will: 1) deepen their understanding of profiles of students with learning disabilities, 2) examine the cognitive
processes defined in IEPs through a math lens, 3) experience through simulations, the struggles students with learning
disabilities face when learning mathematics, 4) investigate instructional and assessment strategies that leverage student
strengths and support needs.
S-14
Student Centered Learning in the Secondary Classroom - Socratic Seminars
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Kaila Wyslocky
In this session, participants will be introduced to the Socratic seminar as a means of empowering student -centered learning.
The session will include an overview of Socratic seminar structure with particular emphasis on tips for running Socratic
seminars in any secondary classroom.
M-04B
Restorative Circles in Schools: Building Community and Enhancing Learning (Session 2 of 3)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
Board Room, Education Centre
Kelly Colter
This 3 part book study of Restorative Circles in Schools: Building Community and Enhancing Learning by Costello, Wachtel &
Watchel will provide educators with practical knowledge on circles. It illustrates the circle’s use in diverse situations, including
proactive circles for improving relationships and enhancing academics, responsive circles to solve problems and address
conflict. (Chapter 3)
M-05B
Paying Attention to Fractions - Understanding for Learning and Teaching (Session 2 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Ministry of Education, facilitated by Stacey Verbonac
This is a series of Adobe Connect Sessions designed for Classroom Educators. Participants will: 1) develop mathematical
knowledge of fractions, 2) deepen knowledge of teaching fractions, 3) investigate the K-12 perspective for fractions, 4)
examine components from the document Paying Attention to Fractions K-12.
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March
S-15
Exploring Geometry and Spatial Sense, K-6
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Linda Kirby
This session will explore the curriculum and Ministry support resources for the Geometry and Spatial Sense strand. Please
bring The Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics: Geometry and Spatial Sense, either K-3 or 4-6, as appropriate to your
teaching assignment.
S-16
Student Centered Learning in the Secondary Classroom - Literature Circles
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Kaila Wyslocky
This session will be an introduction to literature circles for the high school classroom. Not just for English teachers, lit erature
circles can be a meaningful way for students to direct their own learning in any context where reading fiction or non-fiction
texts is required. This session will give an overview of the structure of literature circles and will suggest techniques for running
these circles in your own classroom.
M-02D
Building Number Sense in Grades 1-6 (Session 4 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Stacey Verbonac
A series of 4 sessions for Grades 1-6 teachers. We will look at ways to strengthen students' accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility
with number facts, while building number concepts. We will explore Number Talks by Sherry Parrish and other resources to
build fact fluency.
M-08A
Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and Student Achievement in Schools
(Session 1 of 3)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
McFadden Room, Education Centre
Kelly Colter
This 3 part book study of Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and Student Achievement in Schools by
Mary Cay Ricci will provide educators with ideas for ways to build a growth mindset school culture. This book includes a
planning template, step by step description of a growth mindset culture, and look-fors for adopting a differentiated,
responsive instruction model teachers can use immediately in their classrooms. (Chapt ers 1, 2 & 3)
S-17
Pathway Options / Specialized Programs for Secondary Students
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Tony Schoahs
Learn about various programs offered to secondary students to assist planning and enhance their education during high
school years. SHSM, OYAP, Dual Credits, Co-op and other programs will be discussed.
M-05C
Paying Attention to Fractions - Understanding for Learning and Teaching (Session 3 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Ministry of Education, facilitated by Stacey Verbonac
This is a series of Adobe Connect Sessions designed for Classroom Educators. Participants will: 1) develop mathematical
knowledge of fractions, 2) deepen knowledge of teaching fractions, 3) investigate the K-12 perspective for fractions, 4)
examine components from the document Paying Attention to Fractions K-12.
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M-01E
Visible Learning and The Science of How People Learn (Session 5 of 5)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, March 09, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Katie Mohamed
This 5 session book study will look at John Hattie and Gregory Yates’ book Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn.
The book explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes and yet easy on
other occasions. The authors draw on the latest international research into how the learning process works and how to
maximize impact on students. This book study is intended to be a series of collaborative sessions where we all uncover new
perspectives that will enrich our teaching practice. (Session 5 will uncover chapters 24-31)
S-18
Math Games in Kindergarten
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, March 09, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Blythe Servant
Educators will be introduced to some games that can be used to explore math in Kindergarten and discuss the benefits.
M-07B
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics (Session 2 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Ministry of Education, facilitated by Kris Oliverio
Participants will: 1) deepen their understanding of profiles of students with learning disabilities, 2) examine the cognitive
processes defined in IEPs through a math lens, 3) experience through simulations, the struggles students with learning
disabilities face when learning mathematics, 4) investigate instructional and assessment strategies that leverage student
strengths and support needs.
S-19
Exploring Data Management and Probability, K-6
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Linda Kirby
This session will explore the curriculum and Ministry support resources for the Data Management and Probability strand.
Please bring The Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics: Data Management and Probability, either K-3 or 4-6, as
appropriate to your teaching assignment.
S-20
Creating Pathways / Individual Pathway Planning Student Activities
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Tony Schoahs
Learn how to use web-based resources to help your students explore their pathway options through high school and into
post-secondary.
M-04C
Restorative Circles in Schools: Building Community and Enhancing Learning (Session 3 of 3)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
Board Room, Education Centre
Kelly Colter
This 3 part book study of Restorative Circles in Schools: Building Community and Enhancing Learning by Costello, Wachtel &
Watchel will provide educators with practical knowledge on circles. It illustrates the circle’s use in diverse situations, including
proactive circles for improving relationships and enhancing academics, responsive circles to solve problems and address
conflict. (Chapter 4)
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M-05D
Paying Attention to Fractions - Understanding for Learning and Teaching (Session 4 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Ministry of Education, facilitated by Stacey Verbonac
This is a series of Adobe Connect Sessions designed for Classroom Educators. Participants will: 1) develop mathematical
knowledge of fractions, 2) deepen knowledge of teaching fractions, 3) investigate the K-12 perspective for fractions, 4)
examine components from the document Paying Attention to Fractions K-12.
M-06B
Joyful Learning (Session 2 of 2)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
Blind River Public School
Krista Lappage
This book study is ideal for K–12 inclusive classrooms and learners with a wide range of abilities, including cultural or linguistic
differences. The authors present techniques for using differentiation, active learning, and personalized instruction that enable
teachers to use sound teaching practices and engage students in discussion, debate, creative thinking, questioning, teamwork,
and collaborative learning.
S-21
Exploring Measurement, K-6
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Linda Kirby
This session will explore the curriculum and Ministry support resources for the Measurement strand. Please bring The Guide
to Effective Instruction in Mathematics: Measurement, either K-3 or 4-6, as appropriate to your teaching assignment.
M-08B
Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and Student Achievement in Schools
(Session 2 of 3)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
McFadden Room, Education Centre
Kelly Colter
This 3 part book study of Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and Student Achievement in Schools by
Mary Cay Ricci will provide educators with ideas for ways to build a growth mindset school culture. This book includes a
planning template, step by step description of a growth mindset culture, and look-fors for adopting a differentiated,
responsive instruction model teachers can use immediately in their classrooms. (Chapters 4, 5 & 6)
S-22
Well-Being in the Workplace
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Davey Taylor
This session will explore the ADSB Strategic Priority of Well-Being. Can we define personal well-being and how it affects our
day to day interactions? What strategies can be implemented to enhance our physical and emotional well-being? How do we
impact the well-being of our colleagues and students at work? Join the discussion.
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Stepping Stones 101
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Monday, March 30, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Joe Maurice / Program Team
This session will highlight the key compoenents of the Stepping Stones: A Resource on Youth Development (7-12) document
and potential implications for classroom practice.
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M-07C
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics (Session 3 of 4)
Date:
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Description:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Ministry of Education, facilitated by Kris Oliverio
Participants will: 1) deepen their understanding of profiles of students with learning disabilities, 2) examine the cognitive
processes defined in IEPs through a math lens, 3) experience through simulations, the struggles students with learning
disabilities face when learning mathematics, 4) investigate instructional and assessment strategies that leverage student
strengths and support needs.
April
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Growing Success 101
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Description:
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Joe Maurice / Program Team
This session will highlight the key components of the Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario
Schools (K-12) document and implications for classroom practice.
S-25
Exploring Patterning and Algebra
Date:
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Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Linda Kirby
This session will explore the curriculum and Ministry support resources for the Patterning and Algebra strand. Please bring
The Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics: Patterning and Algebra, either K-3 or 4-6, as appropriate to your teaching
assignment.
M-08C
Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and Student Achievement in Schools
(Session 3 of 3)
Date:
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Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
McFadden Room, Education Centre
Kelly Colter
This 3 part book study of Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and Student Achievement in Schools by
Mary Cay Ricci will provide educators with ideas for ways to build a growth mindset school culture. This book includes a
planning template, step by step description of a growth mindset culture, and look-fors for adopting a differentiated,
responsive instruction model teachers can use immediately in their classrooms. (Chapters 7, 8, 9 & 10)
S-26
Learning for All 101
Date:
Format:
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Description:
Thursday, April 09, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Joe Maurice / Kelly Colter
This session will highlight the key components of the Learning for All: A Guide to Effective Assessment and Instruction for All
Students (K-12) document and implications for classroom practice.
S-27
Adolescent Literacy Guide 101
Date:
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Description:
Monday, April 13, 2015
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Joe Maurice / Program Team
This session will highlight the key componenets of Adolescent Literacy Guide: A Professional Learning Resource for Literacy,
Grades 7-12 and implications for classroom practice.
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M-07D
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics (Session 4 of 4)
Date:
Format:
Hosted by:
Description:
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
D.T. Walkom Room, Education Centre
Ministry of Education, facilitated by Kris Oliverio
Participants will: 1) deepen their understanding of profiles of students with learning disabilities, 2) examine the cognitive
processes defined in IEPs through a math lens, 3) experience through simulations, the struggles students with learning
disabilities face when learning mathematics, 4) investigate instructional and assessment strategies that leverage student
strengths and support needs.
S-28
Exploring Number Sense and Numeration
Date:
Format:
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Description:
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face and Adobe Connect including Teleconference
Location:
G.M. Johnston Room, Education Centre
Linda Kirby
This session will explore the curriculum and Ministry support resources for the Number Sense and Numeration strand. Please
bring The Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics: Number Sense and Numeration, either K-3 or 4-6, as appropriate to
your teaching assignment.
S-29
Functional Fitness
Date:
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Description:
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Gymnasium
Davey Taylor
This hands-on session will introduce sports, games and activities that can enhance your phys -ed program within the walls of
your classroom or in the gym. Participants will engage in functional fitness progressions and safe movements to develop
athleticism within all of our students. Be prepared to move and help your students achieve physical literacy for life.
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