BAY-ARENAC ISD
Education Excellence

Course Narrative:
The Great Lakes Bay New Teacher Academy has been designed for the following: newly hired teachers, 2nd and 3rd year teachers, teachers new to their grade level/content area. The series is specifically designed to address Section 1526 of the Michigan School Code which requires 15 days of professional development during the first three years of teaching. New teachers must participate in all sessions, as each session builds on the previous session.

Facilitators: Guest Speakers, coordinated by Michelle Goaley & Doug Trombley

Dates:
September 11, 2019
October 16, 2019
November 13, 2019
January 15, 2020
February 19, 2020
April 15, 2020
May 13, 2020

Location:
Bay-Arenac ISD
Educational Service Center
4228 Two Mile Road
Bay City, MI 48706

Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost: $100.00, includes dinner

Registration Questions:
Call Instructional Services:
989-667-3280

Email: Diane Joles-jolesd@baisd.net
Sara Lodewyk-lodewyks@baisd.net
or Erika Rupert-ruperte@baisd.net

 This flyer is located in the 2019-2020 Professional Learning Catalog linked here.

September 12, 2019: Chromebook Foundations I - Come learn the basics of a Chromebook & the purpose of having them in the classroom.  Participants will learn about Google apps, terminology, shortcuts & tips.

October 2, 2019: Chromebook Foundations II - Come explore the chromebook and learn about the following.  Options in settings, starting a Google Drive, shortcuts, apps & extensions & advanced settings options.

October 17, 2019: Google Classroom Quick Start - We will cover a wide range of topics including, setting up a Google Classroom, themes, class code & stream settings, announcements, creating quizzes, extensions and much more.

October 30, 2019: Google Calendar and Gmail - After this training participants will be able to; access Google Calendar and change views, create individual and recurring events, add an event with an attachment, create a private event, add a reminder or invite guests to an event, view calendars shared by others and create a new calendar for special purposes.

November 5, 2019: Google Drive and Docs Quick Start - Explore the differences between Google Drive and other programs.  Learn the basics of getting started in Google Docs, creating bookmarks, creating folders, sharing folders, uploading/converting Word docs, moving files, voice typing, and getting to know the tool bar.

All sessions will be held 4:00 - 6:00 pm

SCECHs available, pending approval.

This will be a hands-on training, so please bring a Chromebook if you have one. If not, one will be supplied.  

**Please let us know if you will need a Chromebook by using the comments section while registering.

Facilitator:
Heather Phelps

Dates:
September 19, 2019
November 7, 2019
February 6, 2020
March 12, 2020

Location: Saginaw ISD Transitions Center

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Lunch on your own.

Event Questions:
Heather Phelps

Registration Questions:
Call Instructional Services:
989-667-3280

Email:
Diane Joles
Sara Lodewyk
Erika Rupert 

This program is for Bay-Arenac ISD Staff ONLY!!!

In this workshop, participants will examine the Danielson 2nd edition educator framework.

Teachers will examine quality indicators for the classroom environment, planning and preparation, instruction, and professional responsibilities.

Finally, teachers will examine the Standards for Success educator evaluation system as well as examples of documenting student growth within the system.

Our BAISD Principal Network meets regularly to identify, reflect on, and accelerate the work around current initiatives in education.

Guided by our BAISD team, and integral guest speakers, our leaders will share best practices, challenges, and issues that foster or inhibit their individual leadership efforts. By creating a community of support, increasing capacity, and prioritizing needs, our principal network will
work collaboratively to improve school cultures and increase student achievement.

Agendas will include...
  -Collaboration and Problem Solving
  -Accessing Support for your schools
  -Data Review and Support
  -Legal Issues and Guidance
  -Literacy Leadership K-12
  -Social-Emotional Learning
  -Restorative Practices
  -Technology Integration
  -Communication Practices
  -Positive School Culture
  -Special Education Updates

Dates:  September 25, 2019, November 6, 2019
             December 18, 2019, January 22, 2020
             February 26, 2020 & April 15, 2020  

Everyone needs skills for dealing with potentially violent kids and adults in today´s world. The goal of this workshop is for participants to experience the techniques they can use to minimize violent situations with others. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.