Battle Creek Math and Science Center (BCMSC) Unit Kit Training

Participants will begin the process of becoming masters of the K-7 Science curriculum.

Starts September 1, 2009

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The Importance of Understanding ALL of Our Students

Dr. Ruby Payne will present a framework for understanding poverty that has the potential to illuminate some of the challenges public schools face as we work to help every child in our system achieve and succeed.

Starts September 2, 2009

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Intensive RtI Coach Institute

In-depth training to prepare the RtI coaches for their role in the IISD Response to Intervention Initiative.

Starts September 8, 2009

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Functional Behavior Assessments and Effective Behavior Supports

Participants will gain an understanding of positive behavior support (PBS), functional behavioral assessment (FBA), and behavior intervention planning (BIP).

Starts September 11, 2009

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Improving Content Area Reading

This series offers content area teachers targeted reading strategies that students can use to master essential content.

Starts September 15, 2009

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International Book Club (LATTICE)

This monthly book club promotes cultural understanding and overcomes stereotypes by discussing international children’s literature.

Starts September 17, 2009

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Assessing Students Literacy Development K-3 (MLPP)

Learn to document and determine student growth in literacy development in order to make effective teaching decisions and improve children’s literacy learning.

Starts September 17, 2009

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Ingham Educational Assessment Committee (IEAC)

This committee meets monthly to provide current assessment information to local test coordinators and others interested in assessment topics. Participants will discuss current assessment issues, share information, and receive updates related to state assessments and the Michigan School Report Card.

Starts September 18, 2009

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Teaching and Learning Online

Educators will learn the skills necessary to teach and manage an online or blended course.

Starts September 22, 2009

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Overview of Universal Supports for Students with ASD

This Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) module will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) including definitions, current theories, and research.

Starts September 22, 2009

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RtI Building-based Support (Coaches and Leadership Teams)

Utilizing research based coaching practices, training and support for the local RtI coaches to facilitate their school based leadership teams will be provided throughout the 2009-2010 school year.

Starts September 24, 2009

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Ingham Social Studies Network

This network and professional learning community is for K-12 teachers who have building and/or district level responsibilities for social studies.

Starts September 29, 2009

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21 Things for 21st Century Educators:

This is an online course for educators who want to develop and expand their technology skills to improve efficiencies and impact instructional delivery

Starts September 30, 2009

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Get All Adolescents Reading

This series will provide participants with strategies and resources to help their students become better readers.

Starts September 30, 2009

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RtI PD Series for Building-based Leadership Teams (Secondary)

A four (4) day series will be offered for secondary building leadership teams across IISD to increase their understanding of implementing Response to Intervention.

Starts October 22, 2009

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