The purpose of this group is to inspire and support literacy leaders across our area. In collaboration with ISD staff, teachers will have the opportunity to grow their expertise and investigate current literacy best practices.

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This two-day training will introduce K-12 content teachers and administrators to the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model, which is a research based model that highlights eight specific components and 30 features to make content comprehensible for English Learners. Specific strategies that benefit all diverse learners make this model relevant for all educators. Ongoing coaching will be offered to participants throughout the year.

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This series of workshops is designed to help 7th grade teachers  integrate content from the updated Michigan Social Studies Standards along with discipline-specific skills of the C3 Framework in their Ancient World History course. Participants will learn about the importance of spatial modes of thinking in geography and the role that it plays in helping students connect temporal and spatial thinking as they examine essential understandings and key concepts of ancient world history from lead facilitator and co-developer of the newest updates to the 7th grade GIANTS units, Dr Phil Gersemehl. Through networking with other teachers from around the State, multiple opportunities will occur for collaboration about pedagogical practice with the implementation of the newest version of the 7th grade GIANTS units.

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