Weekly Teacher Download for October 18, 2021

ALL TEACHERS

Student Enrollment
HISD is still enrolling students for the 2021-2022 school year. Parents can visit www.HoustonISD.org/Enroll to get started or stop by their local HISD school for one-on-one assistance. Student enrollment flyers can be downloaded here.

Academic Instructional Technology
AIT Tech Tuesdays: Join us every Tuesday for a new series of technology learning to enhance instruction. Sessions are for all content areas and grade levels. Check out our monthly October offering by clicking here or search for OneSource #1461032.

HISD Abroad global engagement opportunities
All HISD educators are invited to join HISD Abroad, AFS-USA, and educators from around the world in three unique experiences.

• Educator Meet & Greet with Malaysia: In collaboration with AFS Malaysia, we’re bringing both U.S. and Malaysian educators together for a meet and greet event. Join us on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Central Time to learn about opportunities for virtual exchange and be matched with a teacher with whom you can partner for a virtual exchange or project this year. All grade levels and subject areas are welcome to join. Read more and register here.
• Greece & England: Earn your global competence certificate with teachers from Greece and England. Learn more about yourself and others while earning professional development hours by enrolling in the Global Competence Certificate Program. Along with a group of Greek and English educators, you’ll explore a variety of topics, including identity, learning styles, dealing with conflict across cultures, navigating polarization, and spiritual diversity. All grade levels and subject areas are welcome. You must be an early career (<8 years) or pre-service teacher to apply. Register now as there’s an-end-of October start date.
• China: Earn your global competence certificate with teachers from China. Learn more about yourself and others while earning professional development hours by enrolling in the Global Competence Certificate Program. Along with a group of Chinese educators, you’ll explore a variety of topics, including identity, learning styles, dealing with conflict across cultures, navigating polarization, and spiritual diversity. Seats are limited so don’t delay. The deadline to apply is Oct. 22, 2021, for a November start date. Register here.

Social and Emotional Learning

Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) Student Training
Social and Emotional Learning, in partnership with the Sandy Hook Promise Say Something–Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS), is offering student training Oct. 4–29, 2021, for the current school year. Training coordinators should visit www.sandyhookpromiselearning.org/quick_activity_link/195173/29 to select their campus and input the number of grade 6-12 students being trained.  

The value of journaling: When we think of journaling, we think back to being young and keeping a “diary,” which over time we stop doing. Journaling allows us to reflect and process what’s happening in our lives in a non-judgmental space. Journaling affords us the opportunity to plan, set goals, reflect on behavior patterns, and growth over time. You don’t have to be Shakespeare or write for endless hours. Journal for five to ten minutes before bed to process your day. Re-acquaint yourself with this mindful practice and see this link for journaling prompts to begin your new journaling.—Joanna Subias, SEL Licensed School and Animal Assisted Counselor

October is Bullying Prevention Month, and Oct. 25–29, 2021, is Bullying Prevention Week. It exists to raise awareness and bring attention to a growing epidemic of bullying and social isolation. Young people who experience bullying may pull away from society, struggle with learning and social development, and/or choose to hurt themselves or others. We encourage campuses to participate virtually and encourage students and parents to join in to help prevent bullying. See the following websites for resources, programs, and activities to prevent bullying.

• StopBullying.gov
• Dosomething.org
• SandyHookpromise.org

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Elementary Math Sessions
The Elementary Math team announces October Math sessions. All sessions will be offered synchronously (facilitator-led). To view October K-5 math sessions, click here. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

K-5 Math Power Hour
Join us on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, to delve deeper into grade-level specific concepts by exploring strategies that build conceptual thinking and the teaching of mathematics. Strengthen content knowledge and delivery by exploring TEKS specific models for upcoming mathematics concepts. Walk away with resources and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom. Register in One Source.

• K-1: 1443826
• 2-3: 1443830
• 4-5: 1443843

3-5 Using Supplemental Aids to Support Math Students
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, to explore scaffolding strategies and best practices to answer the question, “How do we use supplemental aides to support math students?” Walk away with resources and best practices to use in classrooms and during math assessments. Register in One Source #1448122. 

K-2 Do the Math
Join us on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, to work collaboratively in a high-impact learning experience to practice aligned, rigorous, and engaging research-based strategies for grade-level standards to increase student achievement in elementary mathematics. Walk away with resources and best practices to use in classrooms and during math assessments. Register in One Source #1458086. 

3-5 Do the Math
Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, to work collaboratively in a high-impact learning experience to practice aligned, rigorous, and engaging research-based strategies for grade-level standards to increase student achievement in elementary mathematics. Walk away with resources and best practices to use in classrooms and during math assessments. Register in One Source #1458090. 

SECONDARY TEACHERS

Career and Technical Education (Secondary Schools)

CTE Student Showcase: Each month CTE showcases the work of CTE students, teachers, and campuses to inform students, parents, and stakeholders about the programs of study the district offers and to bring awareness to post-graduation opportunities in the workforce. Campus instructors and personnel may submit videos, pictures, and or student work to CTE. The work will be showcased on the CTE website and social media platforms. Please contact Melanie Martinez at MMARTI96@houstonisd.org to receive a link for submissions. 

College, Career, and Military Readiness Month: CCRM aims to bring a fun, creative, and informative way to engage students and parents while introducing them to various post-secondary pathways and much more. We are building on our theme of “Build Today. Connect Tomorrow. Future Forward.” Please encourage your campus to participate as we host virtual events for both students and parents throughout October. Please see flyer here and our CTE Bulletin, Vol. III. Links for individual virtual sessions will be distributed as events occur. As your campuses post on social media during the month of October related to any of these activities, please include the hashtag #HISDCCMR.

Virtual Job Shadow: This career exploration and preparation platform just made it easier for teachers and students to engage with the platform. All you have to do is login (instructions here), and an introductory pre-assigned lesson is waiting for you. If you have questions or need help getting started, contact Marcus Compton at mcompton@houstonisd.org. Happy career exploring!