Free Professional Learning Opportunities About Working with Highly Capable and Advanced Learners

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K–12 Highly Capable Program–Free Professional Learning Opportunities

Earn free Clock Hours by registering in pdEnroller

ByrdseedTV Live Demo: pdEnroller Event #110858

ByrdseedTV is a library of video lessons, projects, and investigations to use directly with Highly Capable (HiCap) and advanced learners.

Presented by Wendy Clark, West Valley (Yakima) Schools

January 14, 2021, 9 to 10 am

https://www.pdenroller.org/Registration/110858

Earn one free clock hour.

Many have asked, “Would a membership with ByrdseedTV be worth it for me, my teachers, and my students? What are the best ways to use it in my situation?” We will attempt to answer these questions and more as we walk through a demonstration of its many uses and benefits. Although ideal for those who teach multiple subjects with students in grades 3–6, it is purposefully flexible to meet the needs of teachers working with all current models of instruction: self-contained, pull-out, enrichment, remotely, etc.

Professional Learning Community–Project Based Learning to Challenge All Learners: pdEnroller Event #111043

Gather with other teachers implementing inquiry approaches to their curriculum in virtual Professional Learning Communities (PLCs.)

Presented by Nancy Hertzog, Ph.D., University of Washington and Jody Hess, OSPI

January 14, 2021–March 4, 2021, 4 to 5pm

https://www.pdenroller.org/Registration/111043

Earn one to eight free clock hours.

Project-based learning is an important and effective teaching approach to challenge all learners, including those who are above grade level and need advanced instruction. But there is no one way to implement project-based learning, and teachers often find it difficult to integrate project-based learning into required units of study. The course consists of eight one hour Zoom sessions on Thursdays, starting on January 14 at 4pm. These one hour Zoom sessions are open to all teachers who are interested in talking about project-based learning. Nancy Hertzog, with Jody Hess and others who may join the Zoom session throughout the 8-week PLC meetings, will facilitate discussions and focus on the strategies that help teachers to differentiate instruction, and provide opportunities for students to engage in their own learning through an inquiry process.

ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.

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