PISD Summer Inspire 2024

How can we leverage instructional strategies to develop language among emergent bilingual students while fostering a learning environment where they can thrive academically?

We’ll explore an integrated approach that bridges language and literacy through intentional content delivery. Together, we’ll examine essential elements such as second language acquisition, diversified support, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and tools that support the linguistic, cognitive, and affective needs of bilingual learners. By deepening students’ understanding of texts, developing their written expression, and honing their unique abilities to pull from multiple languages, we empower them to reach their full potential.

The session will include:
· engaging lead4ward strategies and tools that integrate authentic reading and reflective writing experiences and connect language and literacy through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking
· ways to navigate the complexities of language development and cultivate an inclusive learning environment
· scaffolds that provide access to grade-level curriculum
· connections across languages for effective second language acquisition

Through the power of language development, we can unlock the incredible strengths that emergent bilinguals hold and help students succeed in every aspect of their lives!

"How can we leverage instructional strategies to develop language among emergent bilingual students while fostering a learning environment where they can thrive academically?

We’ll explore an integrated approach that bridges language and literacy through intentional content delivery. Together, we’ll examine essential elements such as second language acquisition, diversified support, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and tools that support the linguistic, cognitive, and affective needs of bilingual learners. By deepening students’ understanding of texts, developing their written expression, and honing their unique abilities to pull from multiple languages, we empower them to reach their full potential.

The session will include:
· engaging lead4ward strategies and tools that integrate authentic reading and reflective writing experiences and connect language and literacy through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking
· ways to navigate the complexities of language development and cultivate an inclusive learning environment
· scaffolds that provide access to grade-level curriculum
· connections across languages for effective second language acquisition

Through the power of language development, we can unlock the incredible strengths that emergent bilinguals hold and help students succeed in every aspect of their lives!"

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a huge impact on teaching and learning and opening up new career paths for our students. This class is designed to help educators build a foundational knowledge of AI, use AI to support teaching tasks, and brainstorm ideas on how to safely introduce AI in your classroom. We will cover AI tools including MagicSchool.Ai, Diffit.com, ChatGPT, and you'll create a ChatBot! Bring a fully charged device and join us to explore how AI fosters a positive digital citizenship environment, with insights from PISD students who have harnessed the power of AI as responsible digital citizens. All skill levels are welcome! Don't forget to bring a fully charged device!

Participants will learn 10 strategies and supports they can implement immediately in their classrooms for students with high functioning autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Training will isolate strategies from the STOIC model that impact success for your most challenging students. "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated." - R. Collier

Most classroom management issues are eliminated when positive relationships are a priority and when students are actively engaged in their learning, but more students than ever are demonstrating apathy and/or anxiety in the learning environment. How do we help kids care and cope?

Whether you’re new to the profession, alternatively certified, or just need a classroom management refresher, this session focuses on practical tips, tools, and strategies in the four major components of classroom management:

· building positive relationships – how to build positive relationships with difficult or apathetic students through a classroom culture of good intentions and collaborative support
· addressing student behavior – how to positively and proactivity address student behavior by:
- establishing clear classroom commitments
- implementing the S.O.S. (simplest of solutions) approach to disruptions
- infusing engagement that keeps students interested and active [doesn’t seem different from 3rd bullet … delete?]
- coaching students in practical coping strategies
· infusing engaging instruction – how to promote successful learning and positive behavior through engaging instruction using lead4ward’s instructional strategies playlist
· managing space and materials – how to manage space and materials efficiently and effectively as you infuse student-centered activities

Most classroom management issues are eliminated when positive relationships are a priority and when students are actively engaged in their learning, but more students than ever are demonstrating apathy and/or anxiety in the learning environment. How do we help kids care and cope?

Whether you’re new to the profession, alternatively certified, or just need a classroom management refresher, this session focuses on practical tips, tools, and strategies in the four major components of classroom management:

· building positive relationships – how to build positive relationships with difficult or apathetic students through a classroom culture of good intentions and collaborative support
· addressing student behavior – how to positively and proactivity address student behavior by:
- establishing clear classroom commitments
- implementing the S.O.S. (simplest of solutions) approach to disruptions
- infusing engagement that keeps students interested and active [doesn’t seem different from 3rd bullet … delete?]
- coaching students in practical coping strategies
· infusing engaging instruction – how to promote successful learning and positive behavior through engaging instruction using lead4ward’s instructional strategies playlist
· managing space and materials – how to manage space and materials efficiently and effectively as you infuse student-centered activities