Are you ready to make the switch to Canvas LMS? If the answer is YES! then this hands-on course will get you up and running just in time for 2nd semester. You will try out lessons as a student and then build them for yourself. We will discuss best practices and strategies to streamline your workflow.

But if you do get stuck, or have questions, I am only a click away. I won't say Canvas is easy, but it is definitely worth the time you will invest. This year, focus on the organization and co

Are you ready to make the switch to Canvas LMS? If the answer is YES! then this hands-on course will get you up and running just in time for 2nd semester. You will try out lessons as a student and then build them for yourself. We will discuss best practices and strategies to streamline your workflow.

But if you do get stuck, or have questions, I am only a click away. I won't say Canvas is easy, but it is definitely worth the time you will invest. This year, focus on the organization and content of your Canvas Courses. In the second year, you will be able to modify your course and make it even better!

This is a 2-day course Day 1: Get up and running Day 2: Expand your skills

30 subs are available (priority will be given to teachers in grades 6-12)

Course Facilitator: Andrea Earl, Certificated Learning & Achievement Specialist SAUSD Canvas Certified Educator, Canvas Advocate, & Google Certified Trainer Andrea.Earl@sausdlearns.net

Certificated staff members will have an opportunity to participate in a small group or one-to-one professional development focusing on the use of district paid educational technology tool called Flocabulary. Flocabulary is a learning platform for all grades that uses high quality instructional videos and that are accompanied by checking for understanding activities across curriculum.

This PD is ideal for staff/team collaboration days. To arrange a 50 min in person professional development

Certificated staff members will have an opportunity to participate in a small group or one-to-one professional development focusing on the use of district paid educational technology tool called Flocabulary. Flocabulary is a learning platform for all grades that uses high quality instructional videos and that are accompanied by checking for understanding activities across curriculum.

This PD is ideal for staff/team collaboration days. To arrange a 50 min in person professional development please reach out directly to Nikolina Petrova, CLAS team member, SAUSD Teaching & Learning at nikolina.petrova@sausd.us.

It's important to note that this professional development opportunity is voluntary and unpaid.

Align and integrate literacy and numeracy skills within the arts disciplines through curriculum design based on content standards and frameworks, promoting interdisciplinary connections. Empower teachers to create engaging and innovative lessons/projects using Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Phenomenon-Based Learning (PhenoBL), fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills as students explore authentic, real-world problems. Implement content-specific collaborative app

Align and integrate literacy and numeracy skills within the arts disciplines through curriculum design based on content standards and frameworks, promoting interdisciplinary connections. Empower teachers to create engaging and innovative lessons/projects using Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Phenomenon-Based Learning (PhenoBL), fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills as students explore authentic, real-world problems. Implement content-specific collaborative approaches to classroom management, technology integration, performance assessments, and authentic feedback, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that honors students' diverse cultures, backgrounds, and talents. Incorporate research-based strategies and resources from culturally sustaining pedagogy and universal design for learning, equipping teachers with tools and knowledge to differentiate instruction, engage all learners, and address individual needs and learning styles effectively. Foster student-driven exploration and inquiry by encouraging teachers to design PBL and PhenoBL experiences that allow students to explore their interests and questions within the arts, promoting student agency, creativity, and critical thinking. Integrate technology and digital media in PBL and PhenoBL projects to enhance artistic expression and communication, utilizing digital platforms for collaborative creation, multimedia presentations, and showcasing student work through online portfolios.

This is a ONE day training to get to know the newly adopted 6-8th grade science curriculum, Twig Science! We will have three training days that are grade specific. If you teach multiple grade levels, please choose which training you will attend (no need to attend multiple days, as the majority of the training will be centered around understanding the platform).

6th grade teachers: Wednesday, 11/15 7th grade teachers: Monday, 11/27 8th grade teachers: Tuesday, 11/28

If for whatever reas

This is a ONE day training to get to know the newly adopted 6-8th grade science curriculum, Twig Science! We will have three training days that are grade specific. If you teach multiple grade levels, please choose which training you will attend (no need to attend multiple days, as the majority of the training will be centered around understanding the platform).

6th grade teachers: Wednesday, 11/15 7th grade teachers: Monday, 11/27 8th grade teachers: Tuesday, 11/28

If for whatever reason your grade band day does not work for your schedule, please choose one of the other two options. We have to cap our trainings at 40, so if your date is full, please choose one of the other two dates.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lindsey Bogris (lindsey.bogris@sausd.us), the TK-12 Science Curriculum Specialist.