AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Welcome & Introductions Joe M. Ramirez Administrative Supervisor

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Acknowledgements Celebrations ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Acknowledgements Celebrations ANNOUNCEMENTS Winner of the 2008 American Association of School Administrators Award for outstanding leadership in voter education.

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Acknowledgements Celebrations ANNOUNCEMENTS Communication Reminders

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Acknowledgements Celebrations ANNOUNCEMENTS Communication Reminders News of Upcoming Opportunities

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Overview of Today’s Schedule Joe M. Ramirez Administrative Supervisor Please refer to your program, Page 2

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Our Learning Goals for Today How can teachers of Social Studies differentiate instruction for all learners by using rigorous academic strategies? How do I help my students get meaning from different sources? How do I get my students to think critically? How do I assess my students?

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School INSTRUCTIONS for Receiving Credit Sign-in by campus at the Registration Table in the Crockett Courtyard between 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Select four sessions to attend during the day. Sign in at each session. Obtain an attendance sticker from each of your four presenters at the end of each session. Turn in your attendance card and exit questions to your session IV presenter at the end of the day. * Each participant will receive 6 hours of professional development credit including 3 hours of G/T credit on e-Campus for today’s attendance.

Please note in schedule: AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School

Please note in schedule: AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School

Please note in schedule: AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School INSTRUCTIONS for Receiving Credit Sign-in by campus at the Registration Table in the Crockett Courtyard between 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Select four sessions to attend during the day. Sign in at each session. Obtain an attendance sticker from each of your four presenters at the end of each session. Turn in your attendance card and exit questions to your session IV presenter at the end of the day. * Each participant will receive 6 hours of professional development credit including 3 hours of G/T credit on e-Campus for today’s attendance.

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Norms & Expectations Be on time to each session. Listen and participate in each session. Turn off all cell phones and pagers. Be courteous to your presenters and fellow participants.

AUSTIN ISD SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to District-Wide Staff Development February 13, 2009 Crockett High School Enjoy your day of learning together!