2021 G-PISD Technology Conference
Welcome to the 2021 G-PISD Technology Conference hosted by iTech!! We are excited to have everyone back to a somewhat normal capacity and we are looking forward to providing you with some fun and informative technology trainings, among others. Please feel free to browse through the session blocks by clicking on the appropriate drop-down menu that matches the time. Hope you all enjoy the conference and soak up as much information as you can. Go Wildcats!
**MASKS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED DUE TO A LARGE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE IN A CONFINED AREA**
**Session Information is subject to change. Please check in frequently for updated information**
Session A 1:00-1:45 PM
edugence Assessment Module (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
Courtney stevens - edugence
VIrtual - hs cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignEdugence gives you the ability to build and administer assessments to track student mastery of the standards. Join the Data Solutions training team for this session highlighting how you can build and administer assessments in Edugence.
https://Region10.zoom.us/j/9968618894
edugence MTSS (RtI) module (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
amber jones - edugence
virtual - hs cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignEdugence allows schools to manage their student intervention processes. The Region 10 Data Solutions team will share an overview of the MTSS (RtI) module in Edugence so that educators can track student interventions, set goals, and monitor progress.
https://region10.zoom.us/j/8029597420
data driven test prep with shmoop (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
heather sidoti - shmoop
virtual - hs cafeteria
high school only - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignData analysis is critical to improving our students' success. This session will focus on how teachers can use Edugence reports and dashboards to effectively and efficiently analyze data, set goals, and move their students forward.
shmoop.zoom.us/j/86099019301 (ID: 86099019301)
integrate tennis into pe programs (1.4)
katy rogers - usta community services coordinator, lisa esquivel - coach
HS - c146
physical education - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignIntegration Tennis into PE programs. Benefits include eye/hand coordination in younger students. Each PE coach that attends will be given free Tennis equipment to use in PE classes. Zoom Session co-presenting with Lisa Esquivel..
spaced learning training (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
Dr. Singh
virtual - hs cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignSpaced-Learning will fill the learning loss gap due to COVID-19 for students to understand the missed concepts better and learn new concepts simultaneously without going back & forth through the grade’s curriculum.
https://zoom.us/j/7347213655?pwd=M0NmbmZ2NG96RU5EQVptR0huejRaUT09
Meeting ID: 734 721 3655
Passcode: 652020
microsoft forms - more than just a survey (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
Kyle jones - instructional technology
hs - c241
all subjects - technology applicationsForms is the ultimate tool when collecting data. What if it was more? This training will focus on manipulating the power of Microsoft Forms to efficiently work for you in the classroom.
my school uses microsoft 365. now what? (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
andrew guerra - director of technology
hs - c237
all subjects - technology applicationsMicrosoft 365 is cloud-based software that is used district-wide for document creation and sharing. Learn how to navigate the basics and use the tools to improve your workflow and classrooms!
microsoft flipgrid (1.4)
rachel medrano - Tcea region 2 coordinator
hs - c244
all subjects - technology applicationsMicrosoft FlipGrid - Help give every student a voice in class. Foster a fun and supportive social learning environment.
new health science technology at gphs - come play with cte (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
katie crysup - hs educator
cte building - i113, i115
cte - technology applicationsDemonstrate and "play" with the Anatomage Clinical Anatomy Table, Anatomy in Clay Models, Vernier instrumentation for the health science, and the Syndaver models in the new CTE labs and classrooms. All grade level teachers welcome to come play. Incorporating the use of the new equipment for Family health science night, HOSA Anatomage competitions, Science Fair, and Science Olympiad STEM competitions for all grade levels to participate for GPISD will be discussed.
teks resource and pacing guide (1.1, 1.2, 2.2)
carolina majors - title i specialist; roxy yebra - gis
hs - c111
all subjects - pedagogy and instructional designThe TEKS Resource System is a comprehensive K-12 curriculum management system that analyzes the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and provides a coherent sequence of content for teachers. TEKS Resource System provides a multitude of documents that enhance a teacher’s ability to plan for quality instruction. Teachers often struggle with the volume of information that is in the IFD. Pacing Tools chunk out the learning which results in more efficient lesson planning. All Pacing Tools are anchored by the Performance Assessments
introduction to nwea map basics (1.1, 1.2, 2.2)
beth bates, megan perez - sfa gis
hs - c113
elar, math - pedagogy and instructional designNWEA MAP Basics will help you learn to log in to MAP, create a new test session, apply accommodations, and begin to look at data reports.
navigate the curriculum and instruction sharepoint (1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
camille kieschnick - executive director of curriculum and instruction
hs - c109
all subjects - pedagogy and instructional designLearn how to navigate the Curriculum and Instruction Sharepoint and the resources available there.
finalsite: creating/updating your teacher webpage (3.2, 3.3, 4.1)
Crystal matern - chief of communications and engagement officer
hs - c135
all subjects - websiteLearn how to better use FinalSite to create or update your teacher website.
istation oral reading fluency (1.1, 1.4)
michele kimball - istation pd specialist
hs - c125
elar - pedagogy and instructional designKinder-5th grade teachers find out how Istation's Oral Reading Fluency works and how you can use this automated tool to drive instruction.
imagine math 2.0 and math facts(1.2, 1.4)
leticia leandro - imagine math
hs - c124
math 3-8 - pedagogy and instructional designTake math journaling to the next level. Learn to create and manage pathways.
ozobots and spheros in your classroom (1.1., 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
hannah rodriguez, magen altieri - tmc educators
hs - c240
all subjects - technology applicationsLearn how to code and utilize these robots in multiple subject areas. Come ready to explore the lesson plan library and find out how you can incorporate STEM and coding into your classroom.
debate in class (1.4)
richard donka - hs educator
hs - c206
all subjects - pedagogy and instructional designDebate always has been and still is an essential tool for students to learn how to research, speak and listen to their peers to cooperatively come to an understanding of the world around us. Learn how to use this higher level, multidisciplinary tool at any grade level, both face to face and electronically.
learning in 3d (1.4)
jonathan turner - hs robotics
hs - c247
all subjects - technology applicationsTeachers will learn the basic steps of how to create objects using a 3D printer, explore online resources, and possible applications.
learning ally audiobooks for struggling audio or visual learners (1.1, 1.4)
veronica allen - east cliff dyslexia
hs - c211
special populations - technology applicationsLearning Ally is an assistive technology for help with dyslexia and reading comprehension. This session is for elementary, middle, and high school teachers that would like to learn about this audio book program for students in their classes with dyslexia or a reading disability. We will learn about the program, how to set up, and maintain students’ accounts across grade levels. Bringing a list of books or textbooks that you would like to explore in the program may be helpful.
texquest (1.1, 1.4)
michelle costilla, donelle harris - library media specialists
hs - c216
all subjects - technology applicationsCome explore library digital resources Destiny, Destiny Discover and TexQuest. TexQuest provides access to authoritative digital resources for educators, students, and students' immediate families in Texas K-12 public schools. Additional High School and Elementary resources will be shared.
help engage students and parents through remind (3.2, 3.3)
penny armstrong, tina garza - east cliff
hs - c203
all subjects - community involvementWhether you need a way to reach and engage families or share resources that help stakeholders teach and learn, Remind helps you stay connected with your school community.
stemscopes science (k-6) (1.4)
janie perez - middle school science
hs - c248
science K-6 - technology applicationsLearn how to make the most of your STEMscopes curriculum with practical advice for lesson planning and classroom instruction.
gaming as a Teaching tool (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
kathleen cady - hs elar
hs - c114
all subjects - technology applicationsExplore gaming platforms like Gimkit, Quizziz, and others to encourage creative thinking and problem solving in all subject areas.
big 3 behavior tips (1.4)
monica johnson - district lssp
hs - c259
all subjects - pedagogy and instructional designGet the biggest bang for your behavior bucks with these three behavior tips!
paraprofessional eduhero sessions - virtual overflow (2.1)
principals, assistant principals
hs - library
all subjects - technology applicationsSpend some time doing the district required training, such as Eduhero.
g-pisd covid procedures 2021-22 (4.4)
michael thieme - executive director of safety and student services
virtual
all subjects - safety and securityGet the most current G-PISD COVID-19 Protocols and Recommendations.
Click here to join the meeting
standard response protocol (4.4)
g-pisd school resource officers
hs - c207
all subjects - safety and securityLearn or refresh the 5 SRP Protocols: Lockdown, Secure, Evacuate, Shelter and Hold.
purchasing/accounts payable (4.1, 4.2)
christopher casarez, wendy hughes - business office
hs - c203
purchasing - businessThis overview will cover new processes for documenting compliance with federal state and local purchasing requirements as well as new processes for Accounts Payable.
Session B 2:00-2:45 PM
edugence data analysis (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
amber jones - edugence
virtual - hs cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignData analysis is critical to improving our students' success. This session will focus on how teachers can use Edugence reports and dashboards to effectively and efficiently analyze data, set goals, and move their students forward.
https://Region10.zoom.us/j/2728706234
data driven test prep with shmoop (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
heather sidoti - shmoop
virtual - hs cafeteria
high school only - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignData analysis is critical to improving our students' success. This session will focus on how teachers can use Edugence reports and dashboards to effectively and efficiently analyze data, set goals, and move their students forward.
shmoop.zoom.us/j/83484875267 (ID: 83484875267)
edugence MTSS (RtI) module (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
amber jones - edugence
virtual - hs cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignEdugence allows schools to manage their student intervention processes. The Region 10 Data Solutions team will share an overview of the MTSS (RtI) module in Edugence so that educators can track student interventions, set goals, and monitor progress.
https://region10.zoom.us/j/8029597420
spaced learning training (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
Dr. Singh
virtual - hs cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignSpaced-Learning will fill the learning loss gap due to COVID-19 for students to understand the missed concepts better and learn new concepts simultaneously without going back & forth through the grade’s curriculum.
https://zoom.us/j/7347213655?pwd=M0NmbmZ2NG96RU5EQVptR0huejRaUT09
Meeting ID: 734 721 3655
Passcode: 652020
integrate tennis into pe programs (1.4)
katy rogers - usta community services coordinator, lisa esquivel - coach
hs - c146
physical education - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignIntegration Tennis into PE programs. Benefits include eye/hand coordination in younger students. Each PE coach that attends will be given free Tennis equipment to use in PE classes. Zoom Session co-presenting with Lisa Esquivel.
SKYWARD EDUCATOR ACCESS FOR NEW TEACHERS (4.1)
NANCY TEEL, JANELLE REYES - peims
hs - C128
SKYWARD (**NEW TEACHERS) - businessThis training will help new teachers how to navigate grade book in Skyward.
CROSS-CURRICULAR COLLABORATION - "THE SCIENCE INSIDE A COOKIE" (1.4)
EMILY DROWN - hs educator
hs - c150
ALL SUBJECTS - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignCross-Curricular Collaboration - "The Science Inside a Cookie"
microsoft whiteboard (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
Kari mires - instructional technology
hs - c241
all subjects - technology applicationsMicrosoft Whiteboard is a freeform, digital canvas where people, content, and ideas come together. You can use Whiteboard for collaborating with your team to accomplish many activities — whether your team is in the same place or in multiple locations.
my school uses microsoft 365. now what? (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
andrew guerra - director of technology
hs - c237
all subjects - technology applicationsMicrosoft 365 is cloud-based software that is used district-wide for document creation and sharing. Learn how to navigate the basics and use the tools to improve your workflow and classrooms!
game changer: teams classnotebooke and onenote app (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
shanon casas - coordinator of instructional services - math and science
hs - c239
all subjects - technology applicationsThe TEAMS Class Notebook and One Note app has been a game changer for the G-P Middle School Math Department. Class Notebook in TEAMS combined with the One Note app is an interactive, real time notebook. It can help students and teachers stay organized and have a central location to keep all notes, handouts, video links and much, much more. An awesome tool in a digital world.
microsoft flipgrid (1.4)
rachel medrano - Tcea region 2 coordinator
hs - c244
all subjects - technology applicationsMicrosoft FlipGrid - Help give every student a voice in class. Foster a fun and supportive social learning environment.
new health science technology at gphs - come play with cte (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
katie crysup - hs cte
cte building - i113, i115
cte - technology applicationsDemonstrate and "play" with the Anatomage Clinical Anatomy Table, Anatomy in Clay Models, Vernier instrumentation for the health science, and the Syndaver models in the new CTE labs and classrooms. All grade level teachers welcome to come play. Incorporating the use of the new equipment for Family health science night, HOSA Anatomage competitions, Science Fair, and Science Olympiad STEM competitions for all grade levels to participate for GPISD will be discussed.
finalsite: making an activity/club website (3.2, 3.3, 4.1)
Crystal matern - chief of communications and engagement officer
hs - c135
all subjects - websiteLearn how to better use FinalSite to create or update your activity/club website.
introduction to nwea map basics (1.1, 1.2, 2.2)
beth bates, megan perez - sfa gis
hs - c113
elar, math - pedagogy and instructional designNWEA MAP Basics will help you learn to log in to MAP, create a new test session, apply accommodations, and begin to look at data reports.
creating small groups with istation data (1.1, 1.4, 3.1)
michele kimball - istation pd specialist
hs - c125
elar pK and K - pedagogy and instructional designPreK and Kinder How do you use data to drive instruction? Istation answers the question, what next no matter where students fall in their learning. Attend this session to learn how use Istation data to grow all students.
imagine math k-2 blueprint - what's new (1.2, 1.4)
leticia leandro - imagine math
hs - c124
math PK-2 - pedagogy and instructional designNew updates for back to school, including new teacher/admin dashboard that’s integrated with Imagine Math, and a timeline for when updated reporting will be available
ozobots and spheros in your classroom (1.1., 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
hannah rodriguez, magen altieri - tmc educators
hs - c240
all subjects - technology applicationsLearn how to code and utilize these robots in multiple subject areas. Come ready to explore the lesson plan library and find out how you can incorporate STEM and coding into your classroom.
debate in class (1.4)
richard donka - hs educator
hs - c206
all subjects - pedagogy and instructional designDebate always has been and still is an essential tool for students to learn how to research, speak and listen to their peers to cooperatively come to an understanding of the world around us. Learn how to use this higher level, multidisciplinary tool at any grade level, both face to face and electronically.
texquest (1.1, 1.4)
michelle costilla, donelle harris - library media specialists
hs - c216
all subjects - technology applicationsCome explore library digital resources Destiny, Destiny Discover and TexQuest. TexQuest provides access to authoritative digital resources for educators, students, and students' immediate families in Texas K-12 public schools. Additional High School and Elementary resources will be shared.
book taco (1.1, 1.4)
leslie johnson, valerie dykes - wca educators
hs - c248
all subjects - technology applicationsBook Taco offers more than just book quizzes. Explore Book Taco and what it offers your classroom.
gaming as a Teaching tool (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
kathleen cady - hs elar
hs - c114
all subjects - technology applicationsExplore gaming platforms like Gimkit, Quizziz, and others to encourage creative thinking and problem solving in all subject areas.
big 3 behavior tips (1.4)
monica johnson - district lssp
hs - c259
all subjects - pedagogy and instructional designGet the biggest bang for your behavior bucks with these three behavior tips!
paraprofessional eduhero sessions - virtual overflow (2.1)
principals, assistant principals
hs - library
all subjects - technology applicationsSpend some time doing the district required training, such as Eduhero.
fire safety chat with the fire marshal (4.4)
scott marion, city of portland asst. fire chief
hs - c250
all subjects - safety and securityAsst. Chief Marion of Portland Fire Dept. will review G-PISD Fire Safety. This is a great session for anyone preparing a classroom or office for the coming school year.
common tasks handled by auxiliary departments (4.4)
Walter granberry, ernesto palomo, kevin murphey
virtual
all subjects - safety and securityNeed IT assistance? Not sure who to call for a facility issue? Attend this session to learn the in’s and outs of our departments that help you focus on education and running your facility.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85637973828?pwd=WTVLL3VUaHJ5TTFtSDRUbHpsUzVyQT09
Meeting ID: 856 3797 3828
Passcode: Yv4iYV
standard response protocol (4.4)
g-pisd school resource officers
hs - c207
all subjects - safety and securityLearn or refresh the 5 SRP Protocols: Lockdown, Secure, Evacuate, Shelter and Hold.
PAYROLL/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/WORKERS COMPENSATION (4.1)
WENDI BROWNING, JAQUELINE ARAGON - business office
hs - C203
pAYROLL - businessThis overview will cover time off request, request for subs, the difference in documenting time off between Skyward and AESOP.
This training will provide information on employee benefits and resources. In addition, employees will learn the process for workplace injuries and why it’s important to report injuries in a timely manner. Employees will have the resources needed to help them recover from injuries and return safely to work.
Session C 3:00-3:45 PM
edugence Assessment Module (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
Courtney stevens - edugence
virtual - hs cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignEdugence gives you the ability to build and administer assessments to track student mastery of the standards. Join the Data Solutions training team for this session highlighting how you can build and administer assessments in Edugence.
https://Region10.zoom.us/j/9968618894
edugence data analysis (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
amber jones - edugence
virtual - hs cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignData analysis is critical to improving our students' success. This session will focus on how teachers can use Edugence reports and dashboards to effectively and efficiently analyze data, set goals, and move their students forward.
https://Region10.zoom.us/j/2728706234
data driven test prep with shmoop (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
heather sidoti - shmoop
virtual - hs cafeteria
high school only - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignData analysis is critical to improving our students' success. This session will focus on how teachers can use Edugence reports and dashboards to effectively and efficiently analyze data, set goals, and move their students forward.
shmoop.zoom.us/j/89118911395 (ID: 89118911395)
spaced learning training (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
Dr. Singh
virtual - hs Cafeteria
all subjects - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignSpaced-Learning will fill the learning loss gap due to COVID-19 for students to understand the missed concepts better and learn new concepts simultaneously without going back & forth through the grade’s curriculum.
https://zoom.us/j/7347213655?pwd=M0NmbmZ2NG96RU5EQVptR0huejRaUT09
Meeting ID: 734 721 3655
Passcode: 652020
integrate tennis into pe programs (1.4)
katy rogers - usta community services coordinator, lisa esquivel - coach
hs - c146
physical education - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignIntegration Tennis into PE programs. Benefits include eye/hand coordination in younger students. Each PE coach that attends will be given free Tennis equipment to use in PE classes. Zoom Session co-presenting with Lisa Esquivel..
SKYWARD EDUCATOR ACCESS FOR NEW TEACHERS (4.1)
NANCY TEEL, JANELLE REYES - peims
hs - c128
SKYWARD (**NEW TEACHERS) - businessThis training will help new teachers how to navigate grade book in Skyward.
CROSS-CURRICULAR COLLABORATION - "THE SCIENCE INSIDE A COOKIE" (1.4)
EMILY DROWN - hs educator
hs - c150
ALL SUBJECTS - Pedagogy and Instructional DesignCross-Curricular Collaboration - "The Science Inside a Cookie"
microsoft forms - more than just a survey (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
Kyle jones - instructional technology
hs - C241
all subjects - technology applicationsForms is the ultimate tool when collecting data. What if it was more? This training will focus on manipulating the power of Microsoft Forms to efficiently work for you in the classroom.
my school uses microsoft 365. now what? (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
andrew guerra - director of technology
hs - c237
all subjects - technology applicationsMicrosoft 365 is cloud-based software that is used district-wide for document creation and sharing. Learn how to navigate the basics and use the tools to improve your workflow and classrooms!
game changer: teams classnotebooke and onenote app (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
shanon casas - coordinator of instructional services - math and science
hs - c239
all subjects - technology applicationsThe TEAMS Class Notebook and One Note app has been a game changer for the G-P Middle School Math Department. Class Notebook in TEAMS combined with the One Note app is an interactive, real time notebook. It can help students and teachers stay organized and have a central location to keep all notes, handouts, video links and much, much more. An awesome tool in a digital world.
ozobots evos and bits (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
rachel medrano - Tcea region 2 coordinator
hs - c244
all subjects - technology applicationsOzobot makes desk-friendly coding robots that come with infinite ways to create, learn, and share. Learn more about Ozobot for grades K-12
new health science technology at gphs - come play with cte (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
katie crysup - hs cte
cte building - i113, i115
cte - technology applicationsDemonstrate and "play" with the Anatomage Clinical Anatomy Table, Anatomy in Clay Models, Vernier instrumentation for the health science, and the Syndaver models in the new CTE labs and classrooms. All grade level teachers welcome to come play. Incorporating the use of the new equipment for Family health science night, HOSA Anatomage competitions, Science Fair, and Science Olympiad STEM competitions for all grade levels to participate for GPISD will be discussed.
prekindergarten circle assessment overview (1.1)
krystal sanchez, terra lovins - sfa educators
hs - c111
pre k - pedagogy and instructional designCIRCLE Progress Monitoring System, is a user-friendly, technology-driven tool that enables a teacher to quickly assess a child’s progress in a particular skill area. This training will provide an overview of the CIRCLE Progress Monitoring assessment and provide time to practice the assessment tool.
nwea and the learning continuum (1.1, 1.2, 2.2)
cassandra smith, ofelia gonzales - GIS
hs - c113
elar, math - pedagogy and instructional designSo you've MAP tested and run the reports, now what? How do you determine what interventions or extensions to provide your students? The Learning Continuum can provide detailed information about what each of your students already knows, is ready to learn, and the skills that they are ready to have introduced. As you begin to look at the Learning Continuum statements, you'll find some great Aha's and some surprises, you'll also be able to identify some trends and adjust accordingly. Join us as we take a closer look at how utilize this tool.
teks resource and pacing guide (1.1, 1.2, 4.1)
kelly nesloney, marla perez, kelsey sellars - GIS
hs - c109
elar, math - pedagogy and instructional designThe TEKS Resource System is a comprehensive K-12 curriculum management system that analyzes the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and provides a coherent sequence of content for teachers. TEKS Resource System provides a multitude of documents that enhance a teacher’s ability to plan for quality instruction. Teachers often struggle with the volume of information that is in the IFD. Pacing Tools chunk out the learning which results in more efficient lesson planning. All Pacing Tools are anchored by the Performance Assessments.
creating small groups with istation data (1.1, 1.4, 3.1)
michele kimball - istation pd specialist
hs - c125
elar pK and K - pedagogy and instructional designPreK and Kinder How do you use data to drive instruction? Istation answers the question, what next no matter where students fall in their learning. Attend this session to learn how use Istation data to grow all students.
imagine math k-2 blueprint - what's new (1.2, 1.4)
leticia leandro - imagine math
hs - c124
math PK-2 - pedagogy and instructional designNew updates for back to school, including new teacher/admin dashboard that’s integrated with Imagine Math, and a timeline for when updated reporting will be available
clever.com: creating learning links (1.1., 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1)
krista johnson - tmc educator
hs - c240
all subjects - technology applicationsClever 2.0 includes both a student portal and a teacher portal that supports Single-Sign On for all learning resources and gives teachers a customized page. Create shortcuts for your classes and shorten the wasted time of having students sign-on to multiple websites.
debate in class (1.4)
richard donka - hs educator
hs - c203
all subjects - pedagogy and instructional designDebate always has been and still is an essential tool for students to learn how to research, speak and listen to their peers to cooperatively come to an understanding of the world around us. Learn how to use this higher level, multidisciplinary tool at any grade level, both face to face and electronically.
help engage students and parents through remind (3.2, 3.3)
penny armstrong, tina garza - east cliff
hs - c203
all subjects - community involvementWhether you need a way to reach and engage families or share resources that help stakeholders teach and learn, Remind helps you stay connected with your school community.
video tools in the classroom (1.4)
david rains - hs educator
hs - c158
all subjects - technology applicationsExplore using VLC Player, Loom, 5KPlayer, Handbrake and your Ladibug to create shareable videos.
paraprofessional eduhero sessions - virtual overflow (2.1)
principals, assistant principals
hs - library
all subjects - technology applicationsSpend some time doing the district required training, such as Eduhero.
g-pisd covid procedures 2021-22 (4.4)
michael thieme - executive director of safety and student services
virtual
all subjects - safety and securityGet the most current G-PISD COVID-19 Protocols and Recommendations.
Click here to join the meeting
fire safety chat with the fire marshal (4.4)
scott marion, city of portland asst. fire chief
hs - c250
all subjects - safety and securityAsst. Chief Marion of Portland Fire Dept. will review G-PISD Fire Safety. This is a great session for anyone preparing a classroom or office for the coming school year.
aurora, open eye and raptor overview (4.4)
kevin murphy, selena jones - safety department
virtual
campus administration - safety and securityWalk thru our Open eye, Security Camera and Aurora Access Control Systems G-PISD Safety and Security Specialists Kevin Murphey and Selena Jones.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88397898470?pwd=Z3J4RmxkWVFrNVFEWUM3OTUzYWFmQT09
Meeting ID: 883 9789 8470
Passcode: 5MA0pr
PAYROLL/BENEFITS/WORKERS COMPENSATION (4.1)
WENDI BROWNING, JAQUELINE ARAGON - payroll
hs - C203
pAYROLL - businessThis overview will cover time off request, request for subs, the difference in documenting time off between Skyward and AESOP.
This training will provide information on employee benefits and resources. In addition, employees will learn the process for workplace injuries and why it’s important to report injuries in a timely manner. Employees will have the resources needed to help them recover from injuries and return safely to work.
high school mapPlease CLICK HERE to access the mapVirtual trainingsWe have secured the HS Cafeteria as the place for all virtual trainings. This allows participants to spread out comfortably and watch/listen to the trainings. Please bring your own devices and something to listen with (headphones or ear buds). If the cafeteria is too full, please refer to the overflow rooms below and don't forget to sign in at the cafeteria.
**Overflow rooms: C139, C141, C143, C145, C147
Please bring your device and headphones in order to successfully engage in these virtual experiences.
f2f trainingsPlease refer to the classroom numbers to attend appropriate trainings. There will be capacity limits and the presenters will notify you if the training is full. If so, please find another training to attend.