CSDE Principal Webinar Series

CSDE Principal Webinar Series

In 2014 through 2015, the CSDE hosted a series of webinars on the last Wednesday of every month from 1-2 pm. During the webinars, Ellen Cohn and Dianna Roberge-Wentzell from the CSDE Academic Office spoke on various topics of interest for administrators.

Date	Content Areas	Session Overview	Links
August 27, 2014	Maximizing the Impact of your CT Core Standards – Trained Coaches	Overview of what coaches have learned through the first three modules The topics that will focus the work in modules four and five this fall Tools and resources available to coaches for use with teachers How principals can best use coaches for capacity building in their school	View Webinar
October 29, 2014	Focus on Teaching and Learning: Title: What Should I See in the Classroom? Instructional Shifts in ELA and Math CT Classroom Look For In Action	Review Instructional Shifts in ELA Review Practice Standards in Math Review Classroom “Look Fors” Guide and its role in supporting teachers and leaders	View Webinar
December 3, 2014	Focus on Collaborating with Families and Stakeholders Title: What Do All School and Family Partners Need To Know? Defining Key Messages Developing A Communication Plan for All Stakeholders	Deepen understanding of the importance of messaging to all stakeholders regarding CT Core Standards Recognize the key components of a communication plan for all stakeholders	View Webinar
February 11, 2015	Focus on Teaching and Learning: Title: Supporting Teachers in their Professional Learning Providing Effective Feedback Using Classroom Walkthroughs	Deepen understanding of coaching role for principals in supporting CCS-aligned practices Review current practices of classroom walkthroughs in elementary, middle and high school principals Introduce elements of effective feedback to support teachers professional learning	View Webinar
February 25, 2015	Focus on Teaching and Learning: Title: Meeting the Needs of All Learners Universal Design for Learning	Introduce the components of Universal Design for Learning Provide examples of how instruction can be designed in various subject areas to meet various student needs	View Webinar
March 25, 2015	Focus on Teaching and Learning: Title: Supporting ALL Learners Rigor in Classroom Instruction MTSS/SRBI	Discuss the rigor in the classroom and its relationship with DOK levels Provide an overview of MTSS/SRBI framework to meet the needs of struggling learners at all levels Dr. George Batsche, University of South Florida Resources: Dr. George Batsche, Problem Solving/Response to Intervention The Essential 3: Instructional Elements for the Florida Standards Guidance for ELA - Scaffolding	View Webinar
April 29, 2015	Title: Using Assessment to Engage Students in their Own Learning Assessments Performance Tasks	Review the various types of assessments that teachers should be using to engage students including student self-reflection and portfolios Examine performance tasks as a way to gauge student’s growth but also their engagement in their own learning	View Presentation
May 27, 2015	Title: Checking In on Progress With Data Data Driven Decision- Making Balanced Score Card	Review Explore the elements of a Balanced Score Card and its role in checking progress and supporting data driven decision-making	View Webinar

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CSDE Principal Webinar Series