This three-week module will expand your vision of what it takes to develop a conceptual understanding of linear measurement, perimeter, area, and volume. You will determine linear measurements of shapes, cover surfaces with square units to find area, and fill spaces to measure volume. You will delve into the relationships and structures of the area, perimeter, and […]
This course will dive deeply into Google Drive & Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets and Forms and how they can be integrated into Google Classroom. Learn how to create a paperless classroom, teach beyond your classroom using Hangouts, create a shared calendar for parents and students, create a classroom website, and more! Please note:Â If you have previously […]
This six-week module is designed for grade 4-12 teachers. Focused on argumentative writing, participants in this module will examine the research and design behind the National Writing Project's C3WP program as well as the practical and strategic application of the program in the classroom. This course is for educators in grades 4 -12. 15 Renewal […]
This course examines learning progressions and models related to operations on fractions. Another module, Developing Fraction Concepts 3-5, explores the meaning of "fraction" and fundamental concepts of equivalence and comparison. This module goes a step further to examine conceptual understanding of fraction operations and the models used to develop these concepts. Specific goals and activities include the […]
This 3-week module focuses on the tools and processes of measurement, K-3 learning progressions related to measurement, and foundational ideas that promote a deeper understanding of measurement concepts. Specific goals and activities include the following: Develop enduring understandings of measurement attributes, processes, and tools. Explore relationships among units, attributes, and measures within a system of measurement. Engage […]
This course will introduce the NGSS Framework which focuses on the science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, core ideas and the journey of becoming a 3D Science Teacher. Teachers will find that many of the practices fit well with other content areas students are exposed to and what you are already doing in the classroom. […]
This course focuses on the third piece of the 3 Dimensions of Science Learning, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The CCCs relate directly to deeper learning plus tie the practices & core ideas to the real world. In this course, you will become familiar with the CCCs and have an opportunity to apply them to the classroom. 24 […]
The STC Open Forum Webinar Series is scheduled the first week of every month on Mondays. The purpose of the 30-minute webinar is to offer System Test Coordinators (STC) the opportunity to connect with peers, ask questions, share OPI updates and announcements, and provide an open forum. Please note, OPI Renewal Units will not be […]
The Assessment Unit offers a 1-hour webinar once a month from August 2021 to June 2022 for a total of 11 webinars during the 2022–2023 school year. These focused webinars are designed to support educational practitioners involved in managing district assessments, accountability, and reporting requirements under state and federal law. These professional learning sessions are […]
Stop Behavior Before it Starts  Antecedent Intervention is one of the most effective ways to manage challenging behavior. Learn how to identify the function of the behavior, make changes to avoid maladaptive behavior, and implement replacement behavior. Girls with Autism  Girls with autism present differently and experience unique challenges. Learn about girls with […]
Breaking Down Executive Functioning Skills  Learn how to assess Executive Functioning, identify needs, and teach in a way that supports your students. This training will review goal writing and how to work within the learner’s current demands. Evidence-Based Practice for Autism Spectrum Disorder  This training will cover some of the most common used […]
Neurodiversity Makes Life Better (focus on teenage students)Â Â This training will explain what neurodiversity is, the strengths it brings to students, educators and schools, and why it is an essential part of a better life for all. Participants will gain an understanding of neurodiversity as a whole, how to negotiate challenging situations, solutions for […]
Training Descriptions Breaking Down Executive Functioning Skills  3 hours Learn how to assess Executive Functioning, identify needs, and teach in a way that supports your students. This training will review goal writing and how to work within the learner’s current demands. Evidence-Based Practice for Autism Spectrum Disorder  3 hours This training will cover […]
Designed to support accurate, meaningful teaching about the Holocaust, the Belfer National Conference for Educators is the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s flagship event for secondary school educators across the country. The conference invites participants to engage with current historical research and instructional best practices. Educators discover and learn how to use various classroom resources, find […]
