Welcome to the District Wide Staff Development for Pre- Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade teachers. This morning you will attend break-out sessions presented by your peers. These sessions are grounded in the beliefs of Conroe ISD’s Instructional Model and remind us that to serve our students, we are better as one. We are better as we learn, teach, create and face challenges as one. We are a team of dedicated educators striving to bring our individual talents together as one group for the betterment of our students. We may come from different backgrounds, experiences and learning, but to provide the best for ALL of our students, we come together… Better as 1. PRE - K — 2 ND GRADE AUGUST 8, 2019 DISTRICT WIDE STAFF DEVELOPMENT 2nd Grade
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Welcome to the District Wide Staff Development for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade teachers. This morning you will attend break-out sessions presented by your peers. These sessions are grounded in the beliefs of Conroe ISD’s Instructional Model and remind us that to
serve our students, we are better as one. We are better as we learn, teach, create and face challenges as one. We are a team of dedicated educators striving to bring our
individual talents together as one group for the betterment of our students. We may come from different backgrounds, experiences and learning, but to provide the best for ALL
of our students, we come together… Better as 1.
PRE-K—2ND GRADE
AUGUST 8, 2019
DISTRICT WIDE STAFF DEVELOPMENT 2nd Grade
Chris Reichelt
Gifted & Talented Specialist
Tammy Zunker
Elementary Mathematics & Early Childhood Coordinator
A special thanks to our content coordinators and district instructional coaches! Your hard work and dedication to CISD is valued and appreciated.
Thank you to all of our fabulous presenters. We couldn’t do this day without each of you!
Eric Banks
District Instructional Gifted & Talented Coach
Tim Fahy
District Instructional Early Childhood Coach
Lee Anne Jones
District Instructional Technology Coach
Meg Martinez
District Instructional Language Arts Coach
Erika Mead-Garza
District Instructional Language Arts Coach
Gretchen Montgomery
District Instructional Mathematics Coach
Sherie Pallotta
District Instructional Early Childhood Coach
Kristie Wallace
District Instructional Student Support Services Coach
Mariann Patterson
Administrative Assistant
Jodi Harmann
Administrative Assistant
K-2 Planner
8:00am – 8:30am Welcome and General Session (Auditorium)
8:35am—9:15am Session I
9:20am—10:00am Session II
10:05am—10:45am Session III
10:50—11:30am Session IV
My Planner
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Rotation Groups Locate your campus below and determine your group. This is the group schedule you will
Group A Group B Group C Group D
Armstrong Elementary
Austin Elementary
Bush Elementary
Houston Elementary
Patterson Elementary
Powell Elementary
Synder Elementary
Tough Flex
Anderson Elementary
Creighton Elementary
Galatas Elementary
Lamar Elementary
Oak Ridge Elementary
Reaves Elementary
Ride Elementary
San Jacinto Elementary
Suchma Flex
Bradley Elementary
Deretchin Flex
Glen Loch Elementary
Hailey Elementary
Milam Elementary
Rice Elementary
Runyan Elementary
Stewart Flex
Wilkinson Elementary
Birnham Woods Elementary
Broadway Elementary
Buckalew Elementary
David Elementary
Ford Elementary
Giesinger Elementary
Houser Elementary
Kaufman Elementary
LANGUAGE ARTS SESSION DESCRIPTIONS SECOND GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS
TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME
Better Instruction for Better
Readers and Writers
Participants will be taken on a tour through the new curriculum document and the resources available to
support their ELA instruction in alignment with the new TEKs. ALL SESSIONS
MATH SESSION DESCRIPTIONS SECOND GRADE MATH
TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME
Working Together at Making Small
Groups for Guided Math
Have you ever found yourself stuck when grouping students for Guided Math? Come learn ways to make
the process a little easier by using a Math Calendar, TEKS and Pre/Post Assessments. Sessions 1 & 2
Working Together to Play
Eliminate It
Do your students struggle with those NOT questions? Come learn how to use Eliminate It to help students
detect the one the does NOT belong!. Sessions 3 & 4
“STACKin’ on the Math for
Better Guided Math
Teachers will be introduced to the STACK math stations (Small Group, Technology, Application, Creation, and Kines-thetic). These stations are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and are consistent throughout the school
year making it easier for the teacher to switch out station material to current topics. Teachers will leave with a variety of ideas and suggestions for each station.
Sessions 1 & 2
Organizing Guided Math Come learn some tips and tricks on forming groups, documenting and forming stations for Guided Math. Sessions 3 & 4
Station Collaboration for Better Guided Math
Come learn to efficiently and effectively have stations running during Guided Math in your classroom. Sessions 1 & 2
K-2 MATH TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME
Better Planning with Our New
TEKS Clustering Documents
Come learn how to efficiently road map and better plan your math units using the new TEKS clustering
documents created by the math department! ALL SESSIONS
SOCIAL STUDIES SESSION DESCRIPTIONS K-2 SOCIAL STUDIES
TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME Better Vocabulary: Connecting to
Student Learning Discover creative ways for students to explore vocabulary and to connect it to their learning. ALL SESSIONS
Better Digital Tools in Social
Studies for Little Learners
Integrating technology into social studies can transform learner outcomes. Beyond using apps for entertainment or performing repeti-
tive tasks, Digital Tools provide students with a voice to express themselves and meaningful opportunities to create, expand and even
share their learning beyond the classroom. This empowers students to lead their own learning, fosters collaboration and allows them
to develop the 21st-century skills that they need to succeed in the real world.
ALL SESSIONS
Better Understanding of
Landforms
Looking for ways students can explore landforms, then join us for those hands on activities that will engage
the learning. ALL SESSIONS
First 20 Days of Social Studies Join us and leave with some great ways to capture your student's love of Social Studies . ALL SESSIONS
SCIENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS SECOND GRADE SCIENCE
TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME
2nd Grade Science Anchor Stations Come find out ideas to increase science content and engagement through Anchor Stations. Sessions 1 & 2
2nd Grade My Favorite 5E Lesson Do you want to learn more about the 5E lesson model? Come find out about our favorite 5E Science lessons. Sessions 3 & 4
K-2 SCIENCE TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME
Science Using Seesaw
Learn ways to use the digital resource Seesaw in your Science lessons Sessions 1 & 2
Science Interactive Word Walls Do you want to increase student engagement and mastery of Science content in your classroom? Come learn about
Interactive Word Walls….FYI, they can be used in all content areas! Sessions 3 & 4
Easy Digital Interactive Notebook for
Science Come learn how to use your digital resources for students to create Interactive Notebooks. ALL SESSIONS
Favorite Science Resources and
Where to Find Them! A deeper look at Conroe ISD Science Canvas and STEMscopes resources. ALL SESSIONS
BEST PRACTICE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS K-2 CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
TITLE DESCRIPTION TIME
Going Beyond the Clip Come learn how to support positive behavior in your classroom in many ways and learn about other
alternatives to the clip system. Sessions 1 & 2
Students’ Basic Needs Embracing the needs of each student to foster a positive classroom culture. Sessions 3 & 4
STOIC for a Teacher Teachers can incorporate STOIC within the classroom on a day to day basis while managing other Sessions 1 & 2
Preventive and Proactive Bringing more focus to SEL time, including activities and resources for your classroom. Sessions 3 & 4
Classroom Environment Scope &
Sequence Teachers will explore the Classroom Learning Environment Scope & Sequence to help you consider and ALL SESSIONS
Classroom Management: The Key to
a Successful School Year
Come and learn more about the classroom management and how to have SUCCESS using the classroom environment
scope & sequence. Sessions 1 & 2
Teaching for Tough Kids Come learn about interventions and teaching strategies for tough kids in the classroom. Sessions 3 & 4
Tips and Tricks for Managing Lit-
tles
Come learn about setting up your classroom and managing with success throughout different parts of your day. Walk
away with knowledge about setting up for activities with successful management. Session 1 & 2
Positive Classroom Management
Systems & Building Relationships
Let’s talk about the importance of building positive relationships with students through the use of the 3 to 1 ratio and
examples of positive classroom behavior plans in the K-2 classroom. Sessions 3 & 4
Create a Better iPad Learning
Environment K-2
Come learn how to help your students seamlessly use iPads during the day by providing consistent procedures and con-
stant feedback. ALL SESSIONS
Working Together with Seesaw
Activities
Discover one of the newest features available in Seesaw. Activities allows teachers to easily create and share activities
for students to complete using Seesaw. Take a tour of pre-made activities available in Seesaw, as well as how to cre-
ate and share your own activities.
Sessions 1 & 3
Let’s Get Appy! Are your class iPads overloaded with dozens of apps that students barely even use? This session will focus on several
digital tools that can be used across a variety of grade levels, subjects, and assignments. Sessions 2 & 4
Bilingual Dual Language Model
Learn all about our one-way dual language bilingual program model and its purpose to create biliterate and bicultural stu-
dents. The session will primarily focus on our district's expectations in grades PK-2 for content area instruction,
assessment and much more.
ALL SESSIONS
2nd GRADE : GROUPS A, B, C, D GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C GROUP D
8:35-9:15 A.M.
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
8:35-9:15 A.M.
MATH
8:35-9:15 A.M.
LANGUAGE ARTS
8:35-9:15 A.M.
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT Science Using Seesaw Planning & Instruction
Leora Croy & Katie Stork Room: 2313
Better Planning with Our New TEKS Clustering Documents
Planning & Instruction Gretchen Montgomery
Room: 1305
Better Instruction for Better Readers and Writers
Planning & Instruction Linda Quintero
Room: 2105
Going Beyond the Clip Classroom Environment
Mariann O’Hagan & Magen Parish
Room: 2201
Easy Digital Interactive Notebook for Science Planning & Instruction
Laurie Herbert, Lauren Lee & Caisee Ritchey Room: 2314
Working Together at Making Small Groups for Guided Math