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Social and Emotional Learning

October is Bullying Prevention Month, and Oct. 25–29, 2021, is Bullying Prevention Week. They exist 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 help prevent bullying in your classroom and on campus.

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

Rethink Ed: We have compiled resources to assist you as you plan for the next few weeks of the fall semester. The following links will help teachers and counselors address student concerns regarding getting along with other students. See the HISD Rethink Communication page. Find the Rethink Ed icon located on the Clever login page. For assistance, visit the SEL Google Site for additional resources or contact us at SEL@HoustonISD.org

Educator Wellness: Educators can reduce burnout and stress by using SEL professional development modules. Rethink Ed research shows that educators who completed the modules rated higher in well-being, school connectedness, and job satisfaction. We are here to help teachers focus on self-care to promoting engagement, connectedness, passion, and productivity. An SEL culture creates a school climate that keeps teachers and students engaged, learning, and making progress. Please visit the Clever login page and see the Rethink Ed training series modules for more information.

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Team is providing a series of professional development sessions for the month of October on the UDL Planning Guide (UPG) for Reading, Language Arts, and Math, grades 3-5. The UDL Planning Guide is to be used in conjunction with the UPG and has been created to assist teachers in planning holistically for all students with an intense focus on closing learning gaps with student special populations. Click here for instructions to access the UDL Guides. Click on this link for sessions and times. We are offering UDL Open Lab sessions for participants who attend the PD sessions. All sessions will be offered virtually. Register today.

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.

Guided Math: Table and Anecdotal Notes

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, for resources, tools, and best practices for implementation of first-time instruction via the Small Group Table and capturing student learning using Anecdotal Notes. This session is open to K-5 Math teachers. Register for One Source course #1458057. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #HB3MathAcademy.

Accelerated Learning Using Math Mini Lessons

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, to gain a deeper understanding of the mini lessons designed to accelerate student learning by front loading prior learning, skills, and concepts aligned to the TEKS lesson of the day. Please bring a fully charged laptop to this training. Register in One Source for course #1460026. 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. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

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 in our CTE Bulletin, Vol. II. 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!

ALL TEACHERS

October is National Principals Month

October is National Principals Month, and at HISD we all are honored to celebrate our district principals in many ways. We are encouraging students, parents, staff, and community members to honor and thank district principals by printing one of our custom e-cards, which are downloadable here. You can include a message to give to your school leader, display in your classroom, and post on your school’s social media. And, starting today, every campus will take part in a “Spirit Week,” which is detailed here, to honor our principals. Please be sure to tag @HoustonISD on social media.

Social and Emotional Learning

Please see this flyer for the Social Emotional Learning Department Fall Professional Development Training schedule. All trainings will be virtual and include Classroom Management, Trauma-Informed Practices, Adult SEL, Integrating SEL into the Classroom, De-escalation, Restorative Practices, Sanford Harmony, and SEL/Culturally Responsive Classrooms. Teachers may log into OneSource to sign up for these trainings. Please consider sharing this information with your colleagues. Have a great week!

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Early Childhood

Calling all early childhood educators! The Children’s Museum Houston invites you to apply for the Marian and Speros Martel Early Childhood Educator Award, which comes with a $1,000 prize and a free membership to the museum. See this flyer for details

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Team will be providing a series of professional development sessions for the month of October on the UDL Planning Guide (UPG) for Reading, Language Arts, and Math, grades 3-5. The guide has been created to assist teachers in planning holistically for all students with an intense focus on closing learning gaps with student special populations. Click on this link for sessions and times. We are offering UDL open lab sessions for participants who attend the PD sessions. Register today!

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.

Teacher Service Day

Asynchronous courses will be offered on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. To view a list of courses, click here. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

Guided Math: Table and Anecdotal Notes

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, for resources, tools, and best practices for implementation of first-time instruction via the Small Group Table and capturing student learning using Anecdotal Notes. This session is open to K-5 Math teachers. Register for One Source course #1458057. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #HB3MathAcademy.

Accelerated Learning Using Math Mini Lessons

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, to gain a deeper understanding of the mini lessons designed to accelerate student learning by front loading prior learning, skills, and concepts aligned to the TEKS lesson of the day. Please bring a fully charged laptop to this training. Register in One Source for course #1460026. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

SECONDARY TEACHERS

Career and Technical Education (Secondary Schools)

Please view this week’s CTE Bulletin, October 2021, Volume I. Visit our Career Readiness page here for all weekly bulletins. Join NSBE this fall for STEM-related experiences and case studies and engage with STEM Professionals. Please view the upcoming Career and Technical Education (CTE) professional learning opportunities on October 4, 2021, below. Many sessions are synchronous, while some are asynchronous, which can be taken at any time. For instructions on how to enroll any HISD courses in OneSource, please click here. To see CTE PD sessions in October, see this flyer.

• Adobe Education Exchange (self-paced courses)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills Training
• Breaking Out with Google: A Digital Escape Room (on-demand)
• Develop Career-Ready FCS Students with RealCare Innovative Learning Tools (synchronous)
• Engage Students & Demonstrate Proficiency through Digital Portfolios (on-demand)
• Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Earning a CDA Credential (on-demand)
• Evolving Technology – Mirrorless Cameras & Drones (synchronous)
• EXPAND Your Creativity! (synchronous)
• Farm to Classroom Table: Bring Innovative Learning Tools into Your Agriculture Program  (synchronous)
• HISD Connect CTE Tool: Entering IBC Certifications & CTE Programs of Study (synchronous)
• Knowledge Matters Virtual Experience Learning (synchronous)
• Literacy, Science and Ag with Hank the Cowdog (synchronous)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Fresh Start STEM Program (synchronous)
• Planning for Industry-Based Certifications (IBC) 2021-2022 (on-demand)
• Promoting STEM with Drones (synchronous)
• Rice University Office of STEM Engagement (3 synchronous sessions)
• Safety in the CTE Environment (on-demand)
• STEaM Enrichment with the SECME Program (On-Demand)
• TestOut: Information Technology (IT) Course Review and Management (on-demand)
• To Jasperactive and Beyond! (synchronous)
• US Coast Guard Outreach Initiatives
• Using Performance GRASPS in CTE Classrooms (on-demand)
• Virtual Job Shadow Career Exploration (on-demand)
• Welding Program for Today’s Learner (synchronous)

ALL TEACHERS

Social and Emotional Learning

The SEL Thinkery is a therapeutic, supportive calming space that assists students in self-calming efforts by offering them an opportunity to relax and reset. In the Thinkery, students can participate in silent reflection, yoga, journaling, meditation, physical movement, and sensory activities. These spaces vary by grade level. Please click here to visit the SEL Virtual Thinkery to start creating your SEL Thinkery space today. Email Meagan.Young@houstonisd.org to schedule an in-person tour of the SEL Thinkery.  

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Early Childhood

The Early Childhood team has prepared a variety of professional development sessions that cover the PK domains for the fall semester. Principals, Tier II Leaders, PK lead teachers, and PK teachers are welcome to register for our training sessions, which are listed here. This week, these include Dual Language Instructional Strategies in PreK, Part I, on Sept. 28; Building a Positive Teaching Collaboration for Teacher Assistants on Sept. 30; and BOY Daily News in PreK on Sept. 30.

Early Childhood

Rice University SLC Fall Summit for Early Childhood Educators: Join School Literacy & Culture (SLC) virtually for the Fifth Annual Fall Early Literacy Summit. During this half-day conference, early childhood professionals will learn about the unique challenges facing students this academic year. Highlights include a keynote address given by SLC Founding Director Dr. Patricia Cooper, author of “When Stories Come to School and the Classrooms All Young Children Need.” There will be an interactive breakout session with others teaching children of similar age levels. Click here to register. The summit takes place 8:30 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Participants will receive four hours of professional development.

HB3 Reading Academy Virtual PLC
From Sept. 27-Oct. 1, the Reading Academy will facilitate Virtual PLC #1 (Literacy Community). We want to foster a relationship with participants by meeting, talking, and exchanging reading/writing ideas. We are going to share strategies that will help develop a literacy community in your classroom and tips for creating explicit instruction lessons. Participants will receive their campus PLC date/time in their Canvas and Outlook emails.

Elementary Math Sessions

Grade 1-5 Snapshot Review on Sept. 27: Join this math session to gain a better understanding of the snapshot assessment for grades 1-5. We will explore how to use the snapshot outline and unit assessments to backwards plan. Get a sneak peek at some of our new assessment items. Click on the PD Catalog to access OneSource numbers and times. Share your experiences via twitter and tag@HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters. 

 Building Culture Using Daily Routines on Sept. 30: Join our session on building a culture using daily routines and gain a deeper understanding of math daily routines and explore a variety of strategies that encourage numeracy, fluency, and productive struggle. Register via OneSource #1458085. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

Elementary Math Teacher Service Day on Oct. 4: We will be offering only asynchronous courses on this day. View a list of our available courses by clicking here. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

HB3 Math Academy Grades 2-3 Math Fluency Pt. 1 on Sept. 28: Join us for the first virtual math fluency session this fall. We will dive into number talks and a fluency plan to create numerical fluency in the classroom.There are two opportunities on Sept. 2: 1:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-5:00 p.m. For more information, click here. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #HB3MathAcademy.

Elementary Career and Technical Education
The Career Ready Wagon (CRW) is already doing virtual visits that bring a highly engaging, interactive, and informative career experience to PreK-Grade 5 students. Last year, CRW virtual visits engaged with over 5,000 elementary scholars in HISD. Volunteers read a short story about a career (book provided) and engage in a Q&A with students about their own profession. Sign up for the book you would like to read and complete the HISD VIPS onboarding. More information on Story Time is here.

SECONDARY TEACHERS

EF Education First Global Symposium (virtually or in-person)
EF Education First is hosting its annual Global Education Symposium in November to gather virtually with educators from across North America to discuss the impact and importance of “The Power of Human Connection: Building a Global Community.” Visit the HISD Abroad and EF website here and click on the Global Education Symposium link to complete the application. The virtual deadline is Oct. 15, and the in-person deadline has passed. Contact HISD Abroad Senior Manager Kian Zare with questions at kzare@houstonisd.org. 

Career and Technical Education (Secondary Schools)

Each month, CTE will showcase the excellent work of CTE students, teachers, and campuses to inform students, parents, and stakeholders about the programs of study the district offers. This will also bring awareness to post-graduation opportunities in the workforce. Campus instructors and personnel can submit videos, pictures, and/or student work to CTE via https://bit.ly/2X76UKV.  The work will be showcased on the CTE website and social media platforms. For more info, see this flyer. Please view the September 2021 CTE Bulletin, Volume III. Visit our Career Readiness page here for all weekly bulletins. Find a repository of professional development opportunities and view our 2021-2022 Career Cluster Calendar. See this flyer for CTE supplemental learning opportunities.

ALL TEACHERS

Social and Emotional Learning: Join the Sandy Hook Promise for national “Start With Hello Week” Sept. 20–24, 2021, which raises awareness about social isolation and educates students on how to prevent it through training, activities, student contests, and more. Here are some sample activities to inspire students to Start With Hello. Download the free and easy Start With Hello guide for activities your class can do virtually during the week. Click here to register and join thousands of schools doing this amazing work together. Contact Kevin Jackson at kevin.jackson@houstonisd.org for more information.

International Exchange Program: Join AFS-USA and HISD Abroad this week for an information session on how you can host an international exchange student this fall and beyond. There are two sessions to choose from. About 25 students around the world still need to be matched with a host family in the next two weeks before they can enroll in HISD this fall. Register here to learn more about how you can become part of a growing global family.

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Early Childhood: The Early Childhood team has prepared a variety of professional development sessions that cover the PK domains for the fall semester. Principals, Tier II Leaders, PK lead teachers, and PK teachers are welcome to register for training sessions this week, which are listed here.   

HB3 Reading Academy Virtual PLC: From Sept. 27-Oct. 1, the Reading Academy will facilitate Virtual PLC #1 (Literacy Community). We want to foster a relationship with participants by meeting, talking, and exchanging reading/writing ideas. We are going to share strategies that will help develop a literacy community in your classroom and tips for creating explicit instruction lessons. Participants will receive their campus’ PLC date/time in their Canvas and Outlook emails.

Elementary Math Sessions: September math sessions will be offered synchronously (facilitator led). To access the sessions, see this flyer. Join the Do the Math sessions for K–Grade 2 on Sept. 20 and Grade 3–5 on Sept. 22. Collaborate in a high-impact learning experience and practice engaging research-based strategies to increase student achievement. Register via OneSource for Do the Math K-2 course #1458086 and Do the Math 3-5 course #1458090. Share your experiences via Twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

Elementary Science Sessions: Campus lead teachers, Tier II leaders, expert teachers, and those new to grade level and/or content are encouraged to register and attend the fall professional development opportunities. For a complete list of offerings, click here.

Elementary Career and Technical Education: The Career Ready Wagon (CRW) is gearing up for virtual visits that will bring a highly engaging, interactive, and informative career experience to Pre-K-Grade 5 students. During the 2020-2021 school year, the CRW virtual visits engaged with over 5,000 elementary scholars across our six regions. Volunteers read a short story about a career (book provided) and engagd in a Q&A with students about their own profession. Sign up for the book you would like to read and complete the HISD VIPS onboarding. More information on Story Time is here.

SECONDARY TEACHERS

EF Education First Global Symposium (virtually or in-person)
EF Education First is hosting its annual Global Education Symposium in November as a way to gather virtually with educators from across North America to discuss the impact and importance of “The Power of Human Connection: Building a Global Community.” Through its relationship with EF, HISD is pleased to offer this scholarship opportunity to HISD secondary educators. Visit the HISD Abroad and EF website here and click on the Global Education Symposium link to complete the application. The virtual deadline is Oct. 15, and the in-person deadline is Sept. 22. Contact HISD Abroad Senior Manager Kian Zare with questions at kzare@houstonisd.org. 

Career and Technical Education (Secondary Schools)

Each month, CTE will showcase the excellent work of CTE students, teachers, and campuses to inform students, parents, and stakeholders about the programs of study the district offers. This will also bring awareness to post-graduation opportunities in the workforce. Campus instructors and personnel can submit videos, pictures, and/or student work to CTE via https://bit.ly/2X76UKV.  The work will be showcased on the CTE website and social media platforms. For more info, see this flyer.

Please view the September 2021 CTE Bulletin, Volume III. Visit our Career Readiness page here for all weekly bulletins. Find a repository of professional development opportunities and view our 2021-2022 Career Cluster Calendar. See this flyer for CTE supplemental learning opportunities. Greater Houston Job Leads and Resources from Disability Solutions offers great job opportunities for talent with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities at our employer partners. Please share these opportunities with jobseekers, colleagues, and external partners. If you have any questions or applicants, email Director of Partnership Development Kevin McCloskey at kevin.mccloskey@disabilitytalent.org.

ALL TEACHERS

Social and Emotional Learning
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System Training. The Social and Emotional Learning Department, in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise—See Something Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) team, has scheduled their fall training. The training will provide staff with training on the P3 system (the anonymous system for students to report bullying, gun violence, etc.) and training students, as well as supporting campus teams with best practices for using the system. Understanding and applying these steps in school can keep youth and communities safe. The Say Something program instills three simple yet powerful steps:

• Look for warning signs and threats
• Act immediately
• Tell a trusted adult 

Register in OneSource for course #1447009.  

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Elementary Math Teacher Service Day on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021: These sessions focus on multiple mathematics topics. Click on this PD Catalog to access OneSource numbers and times. Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters. Participants will have an opportunity to choose from the following sessions:

• Kindergarten TX-KEA
• Kindergarten Leveraging Math Daily Routines
• Kindergarten, Grade 2 and Grade 3 Just in Time
• Grade 2 and Grade 3 Leveraging Math Daily Routines
• Grade 4 and Grade 5 Imagine Math to Support Tier 1 and HB4545

All Grade 1 teachers are being asked to enroll in the Grade 1 Reading Academy session for the day.  

Elementary Math: New Teacher Cohort 
Join this cohort for new math teachers (grades 1-3) on Sept. 13 to will meet, collaborate, and grow in a professional learning community that supports growth and development relating to classroom management and organization, mathematics best practices, and content strategies. Register via OneSource #1458065, share your math learning experiences via twitter, and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

HB3 Math Academy for Grade 2: Building Content Capacity Problem-Solving, Part 1
Join this session for all grade 2 math teachers on Sept. 14. Participants will delve deeper into grade-level specific concepts by exploring strategies that build conceptual thinking and teaching of mathematics. They will also explore TEKS-specific strategies. Register via OneSource #1458033, share your experiences via twitter, and tag @HISD_ElemMath #HB3MathAcademy. 

HB3 Math Academy for Grade 3: Building Content Capacity Problem-Solving Addition and Subtraction
Join this session for all grade 3 math teachers on Sept. 14. Participants will delve deeper into grade-level specific concepts by exploring strategies that build conceptual thinking and teaching of mathematics. They will explore TEKS-specific strategies. Register via OneSource #1458041, share your experiences via twitter, and tag @HISD_ElemMath #HB3MathAcademy.

See this related flyer for math sessions in September.

SECONDARY TEACHERS

Career and Technical Education (Secondary Schools)
Each month CTE will showcase the excellent work of CTE students, teachers, and campuses to inform students, parents, and stakeholders about the programs of study the district offers. This will also bring awareness to post-graduation opportunities in the workforce. Campus instructors and personnel can submit videos, pictures, and/or student work to CTE via https://bit.ly/2X76UKV.  The work will be showcased on the CTE website and social media platforms. For more info, see this flyer.

Please view the September 2021 CTE Bulletin, Volume II. Visit our Career Readiness page here for all weekly bulletins. Find a repository of professional development opportunities, request one-to-one CTE instructional support, find online resources and TEKS by CTE cluster, view current CTE Programs of Study, and view approved list of Industry-Based Certifications. Find a brief tutorial on how to enroll for courses in HISD’s OneSourceMe Learning.

Please visit this link to access more information on these CTE Professional Development opportunities on Sept. 17, 2021:

• American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute & ServSafe Certifications for Hospitality and Tourism
• Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Bulb Portfolio Training
• Creating Momentum through Small Group Instruction and Background Knowledge
• Health Science Curriculum, Part I: “The Longitudinal Progression of Knowledge and Skills from Principles to Graduation”
• Health Science Curriculum, Part II: “Skills-Gap, Opportunities, and Challenges”
• Instructional Intervention Strategies for Students in CTE Classrooms
• Marvy Finger Family Foundation Application Process + Alumni Experience
• HISD Abroad: Global Connections. Local Impact.
• Realityworks: Tools to Engage Students in Career Exploration and Hands-on Activities
• Teaching Adobe in Blended Classrooms for Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
• Teaching Technical Terms in the CTE Classroom
• The 4th Annual District-Wide Drone 2022 Competition Planning
• Unknown Scholarship & Collegiate ROTC Information for Every Student
• Using Financial Math to Achieve Real-Life Goals
• Virtual Job Shadow: Career Exploration for Middle School & High School

ALL TEACHERS

Social and Emotional Learning

Please visit the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Rethink Ed website for the evidence-based online SEL curriculum. Once there, you will find the Rethink Ed training recording (and passcode), SEL video links, training series, and a SEL book list that supports student mental health and emotional wellness. Online student lessons provide a wide variety of SEL topics complete with videos, instructional materials, and activities for every grade level. These lessons provide a comprehensive, teacher-friendly K-12 curriculum that can be integrated into your classroom for individual students of all learning tiers. Please go to HISD’s Clever site and click on the Rethink Ed icon under Teacher Resources.

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

HB3 Math Academy is launching the first virtual session for the fall, Guided Math: Workstations. There are two opportunities to attend this session on Aug. 31, 2021, one from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. and one from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, see this flyer.

Elementary Math Best Practice: Implementing math interactive notebooks

The Elementary Math Team is excited to bring you this engaging math session focusing on the benefits of implementing interactive notebooks in the math classroom on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Participants will engage in creating and setting up a personal math interactive notebook and walk away with strategies for implementation. Register via OneSource #1458083. Join us and share your math learning experiences via twitter by tagging @HISD_ElemMath and #MathMatters. See related flyer here.

Elementary Math Best Practice: Backward planning to maximize the 5E math block

Please join the elementary math team for an engaging math session on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the 5E math block in the math classroom and engage in content aligned to the HISD elementary curriculum. Learn how to use math resources such as the Scope and Sequence and Unit Planning Guides to backward plan. Register via OneSource #1458084. Join us and share your math learning experiences via twitter by tagging @HISD_ElemMath and #MathMatters. See related flyer here.

Early Childhood

If you are a new or returning PK teacher this year, you are invited to attend a session on how to enter grades into report cards. “Power Teacher Pro for PK/K teachers” is OneSource Course #1458045. The course takes place Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to navigate and utilize the features of the gradebook, including TEKS and Standards.

SECONDARY TEACHERS

Career and Technical Education (including Achieve 180)
Please review the August 2021 CTE Bulletin, Volume III, which has helpful resources for new and returning CTE teachers, including professional learning opportunities. Explore the Career Readiness website, which also has a wealth of professional development opportunities. You may request one-on-one CTE instructional support, find online resources and TEKS by CTE cluster, view current CTE programs of study, view an approved list of industry-based certifications, and find a brief tutorial on how to enroll in OneSourceMe Learning. Click here for free self-paced, Adobe Exchange courses, workshops, and teaching materials. Also, Workforce Solutions invites you to a hiring event! If you or someone you know would like to participate, register through this link. Please visit Career Readiness here for all weekly bulletins. For instructions on how to enroll in OneSource Learning, click here.