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Opening Session - 8:00 AM
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General Opening Session for 2021 PSJA ISD Innovative Skills Seminar for Administrative and Instructional Support Staff!
Presented by PSJA ISD Superintendent, Dr. Jorge L. Arredondo.
Repeated Session Notice
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Please note that if a session you are interested in is full. You may be able to attend the same session at a different time.
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Session # 1 Conflict Resolution Strategies
This presentation will focus on specific strategies that administrative support staff and instructional aides may implement in the daily basis.
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Session #2 Overview of Dual Language Program and the role of the instructional aide in a Dual Classroom
This presentation will give an overview of the Dual Language Program and the role of the instructional aide in classroom.
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Session #3 Forms & Data Filtering
How to create a MS Form and collect data in Excel. Data filtering and sorting in Excel.
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Session #4 Google Classroom/Meet Overview & Updates
Come see what updates have been added to Google Meet and an overview of Google classroom.
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Session #5 PSJA Reads -District Library Webpage
Provide, PSJA reads website, information as an additional resource in connection to the districts curriculum and build literacy skills.
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Session #6 Lifting and Transfer Training
This presentation will focus on teaching good body mechanics and technique when lifting objects and transferring wheelchair dependent students.
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Session #7 De-escalation
Strategies and interventions on how to de-escalate a crises.
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Session #8 Library Resources - myON
Learn how to use myON with your students. Enhance their literacy skills with a digital library. Technology at its best!
9:25 AM - 10:10 AM
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Session #17 -Conflict Resolution Strategist
Description: This presentation will focus on specific strategies that administrative support staff and instructional aides may implement in the daily basis.
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Session #18 - Virtual Word Wall with Google Slides
The importance of make words accessible for students using variety of activities to interact on a daily practices.
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Session #19 - Microsoft TEAMS & File Sharing
How to communicate efficiently in MS Teams and share files and retrieve files.
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Session #20 - Virtual Manipulatives for Engagement: Is anybody behind the screen?
Capture their attention with "hands-on" activities using virtual manipulatives and breakout rooms.
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Session #21 - Collecting Survey data using google forms
We will have a brief presentation on how to create surveys (parent surveys, school events survey, and teacher communication surveys).
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Session #22 - Communication Development and Strategies for Verbal and Nonverbal Students
Overview of communication development and instructional strategies to promote functional communication for verbal and nonverbal students.
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Session #23 -Building Student Literacy with myON!
Attendees will learn how to use myON to help students find recommended books and track their reading progress through reports.
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Session #24 - Virtual Learning Technology Support and FAQs
Parent support on student navigation of Google Classroom/Meets, camera/microphone common issues, and organizing Google Drive.
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM
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Session #33 - TELPAS Learning Strategies in a Virtual Classroom
Explore cognitive and linguistic scaffolding "Think- Write- Pair- Share" routines, to engage students and increase language proficiency levels. Click here to Register -
Session #34 - Overview of Dual Language Program and the role of the instructional aide in a Dual Classroom
This presentation will give an overview of the Dual Language Program and the role of the instructional aide in classroom. Click here to register. -
Session #35 - Animating Instruction Using Choice Boards
Experience the innovative library instructional resources which can be utilized in small group instruction to further meet student educational goals.
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Session #36 - Are We Listening?
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Session #37 - Collecting Survey data using google forms
We will have a brief presentation on how to create surveys (parent surveys, school events survey, and teacher communication surveys).
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Session #38 - Communication Development and Strategies for Verbal and Nonverbal Students
Overview of communication development and instructional strategies to promote functional communication for verbal and nonverbal students.
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Session #39 - De-escalation:Strategies and interventions on how to de-escalate a crises.
Strategies and interventions on how to de-escalate a crises.
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Session #40 - How to create a choice board
Attendees will learn how to create a choice board to help support classroom teachers.
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11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session #49 Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel & PPT)
Learn how to get more work done with Microsoft. Discover how to use Microsoft to communicate, collaborate and improve productivity.
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Session #50 Virtual Word Wall with Google Slides
The importance of make words accessible for students using variety of activities to interact on a daily practices.
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Session #51 I'm Googly for Google
Let's learn the basics of Google. How to use Google Applications such as Goodgle Docs, Forms, Slides, Classroom and Meet.
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Session #52 Questioning and Feedback for Growth in a Virtual Setting
In this session, participants will l earn a process for questioning and providing feedback to increase student engagement.
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Session #53 Managing Work and Life Balance Effectively: Tips and Strategies for Success
Participants will develop an anwareness, examine their own personal prespective and complete an experiential activity regarding work/life balance.
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Session #54 Google Tips and Tricks
Learn tips, tricks and best practices for using Google Jamboard and slides for presentations and interactive, engaging lessons.
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Session #55 Choice Boards
Desinging a Choice Board by using Google Slides, clip art and a variety of websites that are geared toward theme.
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Session #56 myON Renaissance
EBook platform to encourage students to read and assess vocabulary and comprehension skills.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Session #65: TELPAS Learning Strategies in a Virtual Classroom
Explore cognitive and linguistic scaffolding "Think- Write- Pair- Share" routines, to engage students and increase language proficiency levels.
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Session #66: Creating and Editing PDFs with Adobe Acrobat DC
Learn the basics of editing and creating PDFs with Adobe Acrobat DC.
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Session #67: I'm Googly for Google
Let's learn the basics of Google. How to use Google Applications such as Google Docs, Forms, Slides, Classroom and Meet.
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Session #68: PSJA Reads -District Library Webpage
Provide, PSJA reads website, information as an additional resource in connection to the districts curriculum and build literacy skills.
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Session #69: Lifting and Transfer Training
This presentation will focus on teaching good body mechanics and technique when lifting objects and transferring wheelchair dependent students.
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Session #70: Communication Development and Strategies for Verbal and Nonverbal Students
Overview of communication development and instructional strategies to promote functional communication for verbal and nonverbal students.
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Session #71: Ebooks: Anywhere, Anytime
Staff will learn about the different programs that offer free access to ebooks through our district resources.
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Session #72: Strategies to Navigate Stress and Build Resilience During COVID-19
Learn to leverage positive emotions, practice mindfulness and rethink your stress mindset to help stay mentally healthy during the pandemic.
1:55 PM - 2:40 PM
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Session #81- Virtual Manipulatives for Engagement: Is anybody behind the screen?
Capture their attention with "hands-on" activities using virtual manipulatives and breakout rooms.
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Session #82 - Choice Boards
Designing a Choice Board by using Google Slides, clip art and a variety of websites that are geared toward theme.
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Session #83 -Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, & PPT)
Learn how to get more work done with Microsoft. Discover how to use Microsoft to communicate, collaborate, and improve productivity.
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Session #84 -Creating and Editing PDFs with Adobe Acrobat DC
Learn the basics of editing and creating PDFs with Adobe Acrobat DC.
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Session #85 - Communication Development and Strategies for Verbal and Nonverbal Students
Overview of communication development and instructional strategies to promote functional communication for verbal and nonverbal students.
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Session #86 -Anxiety/Stress management
What anxiety is and identify signs and causes of anxiety. Identify coping skills to help manage anxiety/ stress.
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Session #87 - Using Adobe Spark
A brief overview of Adobe Spark and its practical uses in the school environment.
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Session #88 -Strategies to Navigate Stress and Build Resilience During Covid 19
Learn to leverage positive emotions, practice mindfulness and rethink your stress mindset to help stay mentally healthy during the pandemic.
Closing Session - 2:50 PM
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Closing Session for 2021 PSJA ISD Innovative Skills Seminar for Administrative and Instructional Support Staff!
