New Teacher Academy
Putnam City Schools New Teacher Academy is a training opportunity provided to all first-year teachers in our district. Two training days are designed for all new teachers to the district. One additional day, Steppin’ Into My Teacher Shoes, is provided for entry-year teachers only. Breakfast and lunch are provided each day along with a small stipend.
Steppin’ Into My Teacher Shoes
Steppin’ Into My Teacher Shoes is a training day provided to all entry-year teachers in Putnam City schools. Trainers are Putnam City master teachers who have a passion for guiding new teachers.
Training is provided for all grade levels at the elementary and by middle school/high school grouping at the secondary. Special Education also provides specialized training during this day. This training is held in an actual classroom set up for learning.
Topics included in this training:
• Classroom Management Techniques
• Procedures and Routines
• Parent Communication
• Classroom Environment
• Lesson Planning
• Differentiated Learning
• Effective Questioning
Elementary
Elementary teachers will have two days of training with our district curriculum specialists. Curriculum maps, testing information, resources and model lessons will be covered. Workshops include all content areas and grade levels.
Secondary
Secondary teachers will have one day of training with district curriculum specialists. Curriculum maps, testing information, item specifications and resources will be covered. Day two will include instructional strategies and how to incorporate these strategies into your daily lessons. These workshops will be content specific.
Special Education
Elementary and secondary special education teachers will be trained on Response To Intervention (RTI) and teacher roles, portfolio and modified assessments, and IEP writing.
Technology
Teachers will be trained using the programs available to Putnam City Schools. Gradebook, attendance, E-mail, and online report card use will be taught in one session. Use of specific technonogy available to PC teachers will be taught in the second session.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Trainers will provide multiple strategies for working with the ELL student. Marzano’s Classroom Instruction That Works with ELL will be the text provided.
Children Of Poverty
Children of poverty don’t come to school with the same resources. This training provides insight on teaching all students to succeed. Ruby Payne’s work will be referenced.
High School Schedule
Tuesday, July 29
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cooper Middle School, 8001 Riverbend Blvd.
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., breakfast/check in
Remainder of day, Steppin’ Into My Teacher Shoes (Entry-year teachers only)
Wednesday, July 30
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cooper Middle School, 8001 Riverbend Blvd.
Agenda
7:45 -8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 - 9:45 a.m., Technology
10 - 11:30 a.m., Instructional Strategies by content area
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Lunch
12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Instructional Strategies by content area
Thursday, July 31
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cooper Middle School, 8001 Riverbend Blvd.
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 - 9:15 a.m., Working with English Language Learners
9:30 - 10:45 a.m., Curriculum Specialists by content area
11 a.m. - noon, Technology
Noon - 1 p.m., Lunch
1 -3:30 p.m., Working With Children of Poverty
Middle School Schedule
Tuesday, July 29
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cooper Middle School, 8001 Riverbend Blvd.
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., breakfast/check in
Remainder of day, Steppin’ Into My Teacher Shoes (Entry-year teachers only)
Wednesday, July 30
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cooper Middle School, 8001 Riverbend Blvd.
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 - 9:45 a.m., Technology
10 - 11:30 a.m., Instructional Strategies by content area
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., lunch
12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Instructional Strategies by content area
Thursday, July 31
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cooper Middle School, 8001 Riverbend Blvd.
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 - 10:45 a.m., Working with Children of Poverty
11 a.m. - noon, ELL
Noon – 1 p.m., lunch
1 - 2 p.m., Technology
2:15 - 3:30 p.m., Curriculum Specialists by content area
Elementary Schedule
Tuesday, July 29
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Putnam City Center, 5604 N.W. 40th
Agenda, Pre-kindergarten –Grade 2
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 a.m. - noon, Language Arts/Social Studies
Noon – 1 p.m., lunch
1 - 2 p.m., ELL
2:15 - 3:30 p.m., Working with Children of Poverty
Agenda, Grades 3-5
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 a.m. - noon, Math and Science
1 - 3:30 p.m., Technology
Agenda, Visual/Performing Arts (all grades)
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 a.m. - noon, by content area
Noon – 1 p.m., lunch
1 - 3:30 p.m., Technology
Wednesday, July 30
7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Putnam City Center, 5604 N.W. 40th
Agenda, Pre-kindergarten –Grade 2
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 a.m. - noon, Math and Science
Noon – 1 p.m., lunch
1 - 3:30 p.m., Technology
Agenda, Grades 3-5
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 a.m. - noon, Language Arts/Social Studies
Noon – 1 p.m., lunch
1 - 2 p.m., ELL
2:15 - 3:30 p.m., Working with Children of Poverty
Agenda, Visual/Performing Arts (all grades)
1 - 2 p.m., ELL
2:15 - 3:30 p.m., Working with Children of Poverty
Thursday, July 31
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tulakes Elementary School, 6600 N. Galaxie
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m.Breakfast/Check In
Steppin’ Into My Teacher Shoes (Entry-year teachers only)
Special Education (All levels)
Tuesday, July 29
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Putnam City Center, 5604 N.W. 40th
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m.,Breakfast/Check In
8:15 - 11:30 a.m., RTI and Teacher Roles
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., lunch
12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Portfolio / Modified Assessments
Wednesday, July 30
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Putnam City Center, 5604 N.W. 40th
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m., Breakfast/Check In
8:15 - 11:30 a.m., SEAS Training
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., lunch
12:30 - 3:30 p.m., SEAS Training and IEP Writing
Thursday, July 31
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Putnam City Center
Agenda
7:45 - 8:10 a.m.Breakfast/Check In
Steppin’ Into My Teacher Shoes (Entry-year teachers only)
Questions?
Contact Ann Bradshaw, Professional Development Facilitator, at (405) 495-5200, ext. 1218, or abradshaw@putnamcityschools.org
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