 Professional learning is an ongoing process at South Kitsap. Throughout the school year and during the summer, classes are offered to provide staff opportunities to increase their knowledge and skills. College credit and clock hours are available. The primary focus of professional development is to increase student learning by supporting the implementation of quality instruction. Our goal is to see that every teacher has an understanding of the Common Core Standards, Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations, and that they also acquire the critical skills to ensure their students reach these standards. In addition, staff members have opportunities to participate in both district level and building-embedded training to support the implementation of instructional materials and the use of effective instructional practices. Training is focused on literacy development, reading and writing in the content areas, mathematics and effective delivery of instruction in the content areas. Professional Development Opportunities: To register for the classes listed below: -
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  | - Monday-Thursday, August 12-15, 2013
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm each day
- District Office Boardroom
This 4-day program in August is also a book study! Participants will receive Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP Model. A total of 42 clock hours are available, inclusive of independent reading time. Teams are encouraged to attend together. Any teacher on the new evaluation system will benefit from this class. Some highlights from your expected learning: Ways to prepare lessons to meet the needs of all learners. Strategies to create a more culturally aware classroom. How to make sure students understand what you are presenting. Click on class name above to see flyer, or contact Christie at 7057 with further questions.
|  | Beginning Educator Support Group 2012/2013 This class has met for the last time this year. Please contact Eurydice Pentz at (360) 874-7058 if you need your clock hour request form, and to fill out a program evaluation. Teachers who complete this course will have the comfort and skill base to enter a university Pro Teach program, complete the Pro Teach assessment independently, or possibly be ready to "Take One" for National Boards. Throughout the year, participants will have the opportunity to: - Assess their strengths according to the Washington State Teaching Standards.
- Apply the standards in the classroom.
- Learn how to collect strong, convincing evidence of student learning in student voice.
- Practice writing about their teaching descriptively, analytically, and reflectively.
|  | SIOP Book Study has one last meeting date June 3, 2013 4:15-6:15 pm Click on class name above to see flyer, or contact Christie at 7057 with further questions. | |
