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23/24 Professional Development Days
Jan 3-5, 2024
- January 3, 2024 (Teacher Work Day)
- January 4, 2024 (Building PD Day)
- January 5, 2024 (District PD Day)
January 3, 2024 (Teacher Work Day)
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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New ESP |
In-person New ESP Employee Orientation - 23-24 Q3 Session |
8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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Exec Pro |
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR): Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention |
8:00 AM-9:30 AM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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All Staff |
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Renewal/Recertification/Refresher, Half Day |
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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All Staff |
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Initial Certification, Full Day |
8:00 AM-3:30 PM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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All Staff |
First Aid/CPR/AED Training |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Information Technology |
January 4, 2024 (Building PD Day)
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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ESP Staff | 2024 ESP Conference - Click HERE for Agenda | 8:00am - 3:30pm |
Antlers Wyndham Hotel |
Registration closed |
All Staff |
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Renewal/Recertification/Refresher, Half Day |
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
North Middle School |
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All Staff |
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Renewal/Recertification/Refresher, Half Day |
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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All Staff |
First Aid/CPR/AED Training |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Information Technology |
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K12 |
Kagan Engagement Structures - Kagan Day 2 (Jan 4, 2024) |
7:30 AM-3:00 PM |
See Course for details |
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K12 |
Kagan Engagement Strategies (SY 23-24) - Kagan Day 2 (Jan 4) |
7:30 AM-3:00 PM |
See Course for details |
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ECE/Preschool |
Pre-School Specific: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Initial Certification, Full Day |
8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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Palmer Staff |
Palmer High School One Plan-Aligned Professional Learning - 23-24 Elevating Academic Discourse and Questioning in your Classroom (Cycle 2) |
8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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Palmer Staff |
Palmer High School One Plan-Aligned Professional Learning - 23-24 Using SIOP Strategies to Support Learning Needs of Multilingual Learners and Students who Read below Grade Level (Cycle 2) |
8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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Palmer Staff |
Palmer High School One Plan-Aligned Professional Learning - 23-24 Key Elements from the IB's SEL Workshop (Cycle 2) |
8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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Palmer Staff |
Palmer High School One Plan-Aligned Professional Learning - 23-24 Teaching with Inquiry (Cycle 2) |
8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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Palmer Staff |
Palmer High School One Plan-Aligned Professional Learning - 23-24 Introduction to the IB Core for the Diploma and Career-related Programmes (Cycle 2) |
8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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Palmer Staff |
Palmer High School One Plan-Aligned Professional Learning - 23-24 Book Study: Teach With Your Strengths (Cycle 2) |
8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
Palmer High |
January 5, 2024 (District PD Day)
Required Offerings
Elementary
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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K12 |
GT - K-12 Deep Dive into Depth and Complexity |
11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Online - Webex Link |
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K12 |
GT - K-12 Upgrading Questions with Depth and Complexity |
10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Online - Webex Link | |
ES |
Math - ES, 3-5, Module 4 Planning (Northeast/Southeast) |
12:00 PM-3:30 PM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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ES |
Math - ES, 3-5, Module 4 Planning (West/Central) |
7:30 AM-11:00 AM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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ES |
Math - ES, K-2, Module 4 Planning (Northeast/Southeast) |
12:00 PM-3:30 PM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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ES |
Math - ES, K-2, Module 4 Planning (West/Central) |
7:30 AM-11:00 AM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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K12 |
Math - HS, 9-12, Block Scheduling PD |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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ES |
PE District PD Day 1/5/24 - K-5 PE Teachers |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus |
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K12 |
VAPA - Art of Education, K-12, Visual Arts, ES, MS, HS |
10:00 AM-12:30 PM |
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy |
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K12 |
VAPA - Band PLC, MS, HS, 6-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Building a Website for your Department, K-12, VAPA |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Mitchell High |
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K12 |
VAPA - CIOMIT Instrument Repair Session 2 Strings, ES, MS, HS, K-12, Instrumental Music PD |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - CIOMIT Instrumental Repair Woodwinds, MS, 6-12, HS, Instrumental Music PD |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Dance Espana (Section 2), K-12, VAPA |
1:00 PM-2:00 PM |
Trailblazer Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - Dance Espana, K-12, VAPA |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Trailblazer Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - DJ Coach Cohort (Invite Only) VAPA PD |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Coronado High |
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K12 |
VAPA - DJ Coach Cohort (Invite Only) VAPA PD |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Coronado High |
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ES |
VAPA - ES Instrumental Music PLC, 4-5 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Monroe Elementary |
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ES |
VAPA - ES Theatre PLC, K-5 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Jackson Elementary |
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ES |
VAPA - ES Visual Art PLC, K-5 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
North Middle School |
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ES |
VAPA - General Music PLC, K-5 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Buena Vista Elem |
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K12 |
VAPA - Grading Practices for the Performance Classroom, K-12, VAPA |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Martinez Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Theatre PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Visual Art PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Vocal Music PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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ES |
VAPA - Keys and Kingdoms Advanced, K-5, General Music |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Audubon Elementary |
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ES |
VAPA - Keys and Kingdoms Intro, K-5, General Music |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Audubon Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - Lesson Planning for Dance, K-12, Theatre, Dance |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Monroe Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - MS Orchestra PLC, 6-12, MS, HS |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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PLC Lead |
VAPA - PLC Lead Training |
8:00 AM-9:00 AM |
Online - Webex Link |
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K12 |
VAPA - Teacher Collaborative, K-12, ES, MS, HS |
3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
See Course for details |
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K12 |
VAPA - Theatre Integration for the Classroom, K-12, ES, MS, HS |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Jackson Elementary |
Middle
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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K12 |
GT - K-12 Deep Dive into Depth and Complexity |
11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Online - Webex Link | |
K12 |
GT - K-12 Upgrading Questions with Depth and Complexity |
10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Online - Webex Link | |
K12 |
Math - HS, 9-12, Block Scheduling PD |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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MS |
Math - MS, 6-8, Module 4 Planning (ALL SCHOOLS) |
8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Tesla Professional Development Center |
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MS/HS |
PE - Secondary School PE Teachers |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus |
|
MS |
Social Studies - MS Unit Planning & DBQ Core Writing |
8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Palmer High |
|
MS |
Text First Planning - MS, 6-8 |
8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Coronado High |
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MS |
VAPA - Art of Education, 6-8, Visual Arts, MS |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy |
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K12 |
VAPA - Art of Education, K-12, Visual Arts, ES, MS, HS |
10:00 AM-12:30 PM |
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy |
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K12 |
VAPA - Band PLC, MS, HS, 6-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Building a Website for your Department, K-12, VAPA |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Mitchell High |
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K12 |
VAPA - CIOMIT Instrument Repair Session 2 Strings, ES, MS, HS, K-12, Instrumental Music PD |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - CIOMIT Instrumental Repair Woodwinds, MS, 6-12, HS, Instrumental Music PD |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Doherty High |
|
MS |
VAPA - D11 Talent in Pikes Peak Process, 6-8 |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy |
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K12 |
VAPA - Dance Espana (Section 2), K-12, VAPA |
1:00 PM-2:00 PM |
Trailblazer Elementa |
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K12 |
VAPA - Dance Espana, K-12, VAPA |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Trailblazer Elementa |
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K12 |
VAPA - DJ Coach Cohort (Invite Only) VAPA PD |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Coronado High |
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K12 |
VAPA - DJ Coach Cohort (Invite Only) VAPA PD |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Coronado High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Grading Practices for the Performance Classroom, K-12, VAPA |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Martinez Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Theatre PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Visual Art PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Vocal Music PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Lesson Planning for Dance, K-12, Theatre, Dance |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Monroe Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - MS Orchestra PLC, 6-12, MS, HS |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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MS |
VAPA - MS Theatre PLC, 6-8 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy |
|
MS |
VAPA - MS Visual Art PLC, 6-8 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy |
|
MS |
VAPA - MS Vocal Music PLC, 6-8 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy |
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PLC Lead |
VAPA - PLC Lead Training |
8:00 AM-9:00 AM |
Online - Webex Link | |
K12 |
VAPA - Teacher Collaborative, K-12, ES, MS, HS |
3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
See Course for details |
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K12 |
VAPA - Theatre Integration for the Classroom, K-12, ES, MS, HS |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Jackson Elementary |
High
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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K12 |
GT - K-12 Deep Dive into Depth and Complexity |
11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Online - Webex Link |
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K12 |
GT - K-12 Upgrading Questions with Depth and Complexity |
10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Online - Webex Link |
|
K12 |
Math - HS, 9-12, Block Scheduling PD |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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HS |
Math - HS, Algebra 1 and Geometry, enVision Planning (SAVVAS) |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Doherty High |
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MS/HS |
PE - Secondary School PE Teachers |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus |
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HS |
Social Studies - HS Unit Planning & DBQ Core Writing |
8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Palmer High |
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HS |
Text First Planning - HS, 9-12 |
8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Coronado High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Art of Education, K-12, Visual Arts, ES, MS, HS |
10:00 AM-12:30 PM |
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy |
|
K12 |
VAPA - Band PLC, MS, HS, 6-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Building a Website for your Department, K-12, VAPA |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Mitchell High |
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K12 |
VAPA - CIOMIT Instrument Repair Session 2 Strings, ES, MS, HS, K-12, Instrumental Music PD |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Doherty High |
|
K12 |
VAPA - CIOMIT Instrumental Repair Woodwinds, MS, 6-12, HS, Instrumental Music PD |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Dance Espana (Section 2), K-12, VAPA |
1:00 PM-2:00 PM |
Trailblazer Elementa |
|
K12 |
VAPA - Dance Espana, K-12, VAPA |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Trailblazer Elementa |
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K12 |
VAPA - DJ Coach Cohort (Invite Only) VAPA PD |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Coronado High |
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K12 |
VAPA - DJ Coach Cohort (Invite Only) VAPA PD |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Coronado High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Grading Practices for the Performance Classroom, K-12, VAPA |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Martinez Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Theatre PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Visual Art PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus |
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K12 |
VAPA - HS Vocal Music PLC, 9-12 |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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K12 |
VAPA - Lesson Planning for Dance, K-12, Theatre, Dance |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Monroe Elementary |
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K12 |
VAPA - MS Orchestra PLC, 6-12, MS, HS |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Doherty High |
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PLC Lead |
VAPA - PLC Lead Training |
8:00 AM-9:00 AM |
Online - Webex Link |
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K12 |
VAPA - Teacher Collaborative, K-12, ES, MS, HS |
3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
See Course for details |
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K12 |
VAPA - Theatre Integration for the Classroom, K-12, ES, MS, HS |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Jackson Elementary |
Additional Offerings
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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All Staff |
First Aid/CPR/AED Training |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Information Technology |
|
ES |
GT - Grade 2, CogAT Refresher |
9:00 AM-10:30 AM |
Online – Webex Link |
|
ES |
Arts Integration - Bringing Text to Life Through Theater, Arts Integration, K-5, ELA, Theatre |
10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Place |
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ES |
Arts Integration - Connecting Images and Words, Arts Integration, K-5, ELA, Visual Art |
8:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Place |
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ES/MS SPED |
Math - SPED, K-8, EM2 Supports - Part 2 (ALL SCHOOLS) |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Jenkins Middle School |
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HS |
CTE, Concurrent Enrollment & Special Education - Options for High School Students |
8:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus |
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K12 |
School Crisis Safety Planning Workshop |
9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Penrose House 1661 Mesa Avenue 80906 |
Mar 14-15, 2024
Jul - Aug, 2023
Important Documents and Resources
2023-2024 Beginning of the School Year
- District
- Save The Dates - A list of important training sessions to reserve on your calendar.
- Schools by Area/Area Superintendant
- Directions on how to access and register for Professional Development
- Registration link for Essential Training
- ESP
- Certified
- New Teacher Orientation Letter
- New Teacher Orientation Flyer
- New Teacher Orientation Agenda
- Instructional Technology Training Flyer
- Increment Credit Essentials - Provides certified staff with details on using PD hours towards D11 salary advancement
- Teacher Communication for August 10 and 11
- Exec Pro
Sep 22, 2023
PD Day Offerings:
- Required Offerings
- Additional Offerings
Oct 13/16, 2023
October 13, 2023
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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Mental Health/SSP |
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Fall 2023 |
8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Room 228 |
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All Staff |
First Aid/CPR/AED Training First Aid/CPR/AED |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
IT Conference Rooms A & B |
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K-12 |
SPED K-12, SPED & SSP Providers, Conflict Resolution for IEP Meetings |
8:00 AM-2:30 PM |
Stratton Elementary |
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All New ESP |
In-person New ESP Employee Orientation 23-24 |
7:45 AM-3:00 PM |
Tesla PD Center |
October 16, 2023
Recommended Offerings
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
ES K-2 |
Math ES, K-2, Module 3 Planning (West/Central) |
12:30 PM-4:00 PM |
Tesla PD Center |
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ES K-2 |
Math ES, K-2, Module 3 Planning (Northeast/Southeast) |
8:00 AM-11:30 AM |
Tesla PD Center |
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ES 3-5 |
Math ES, 3-5, Module 3 Planning (Northeast/Southeast) |
8:00 AM-11:30 AM |
Tesla PD Center |
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ES 3-5 |
Math ES, 3-5, Module 3 Planning (West/Central) |
12:30 PM-4:00 PM |
Tesla PD Center |
|
MS 6-8 |
Math MS, 6-8, Module 3 Planning (ALL SCHOOLS) |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Tesla PD Center |
Additional Offerings
Grade Level |
Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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ES K-5 |
K -5 Wonders for CLD Teachers: K-5 Wonders for CLD Teachers |
8:00 AM-11:00 AM |
D11 HR Building - Room IT D |
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ES K-5 |
K-5, A+ Follow Up PD K-5, Columbia, A+ Follow Up Training |
12:30 PM-3:30 PM |
Doherty High |
|
ES K-5 |
K-5, A+ Follow Up PD K-5, Martinez, A+ Follow Up Training |
8:30 AM-11:30 AM |
Doherty High |
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ES/MS K-8 |
Kagan Engagement Strategies (SY 23-24) Kagan Day 1 |
8:00 AM-4:30 PM |
Various locations |
|
K-12 |
Sped CO-TOP Significant Behavior Supports |
8:30 AM-11:30 AM |
Room 198 |
|
K-12 |
Sped CO-TOP ASD Autism for Para-Educators |
12:00 PM-3:00 PM |
Room 198 |
|
K-12 |
Para-Educator 101 AM Course |
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
North Middle School |
|
K-12 |
Sped IEP Legal Do's and Don'ts and Manifestations for Special Education |
1:30 PM-3:00 PM |
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K-12 |
SPED K-12, SPED & SSP CDE IEP Training on the Golden Thread |
8:30 AM-3:00 PM |
Freedom Elementary |
|
All Staff |
First Aid/CPR/AED Training First Aid/CPR/AED |
8:00 AM-3:00 PM |
IT Conference Rooms A & B |
|
All Staff |
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Initial Certification, Full Day |
8:30 AM-3:00 PM |
Chipeta Elementary |
Mission
The Mission of the Professional Learning Department is to provide a structure for building a highly qualified workforce through coordinating, facilitating and delivering trainings for all District 11 staff.
Safety
- Please remember to wear your District 11 badge at all times when visiting the Tesla Professional Development Center - Thank you.
- Our normal hours of operation are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Delayed Start: Trainings will start on time - please arrive in a safe manner for the weather conditions.
- If the District is closed, all trainings are cancelled. If evening activities are cancelled, all evening trainings are cancelled.
Transcripts etc.
- Transcripts may be obtained through the new Professional Learning Platform: How to Navigate the PLP
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Please remember to DROP any course that you registered for and cannot attend. Some classes have a wait list and we want everyone to have an opportunity to participate.