1. Professional Development Update Summer Teacher Institutes and
Professional Development Update Summer Teacher Institutes and August 15 Professional Development Day

2. Summer Institute - Reading Workshop
June 20 – 23 at Fiesta Gardens International School
120 Teachers
Learning the structures of reading workshop
Implementing routines and procedures
Understanding the architecture of a mini-lesson
Watching model lessons
Conferring with readers
Leading interactive read aloud
Using formative assessment in workshop
Supporting language learners
Setting up your classroom library

3. Summer Institute - Reading Workshop
1 = not very useful or engaging = Very useful or engaging

4. Summer Institute - Reading Workshop

5. Summer Institute – Informational Writing Workshop
July 5 – 8 at Fiesta Gardens International School
85 Teachers
Aligning K – 5 on the standards for information writing
Reading professional texts about information writing
Investigating the teachers College Units of Study
Studying exemplar information writing samples
Analyzing student work
Conferring with writers
Implementing formative assessment
Supporting oral language and transferring talk to writing

6. Summer Institute – Informational Writing Workshop
1 = not very useful or engaging = Very useful or engaging

7. Summer Institute – Informational Writing Workshop

8. Summer Institute – BaySci Teacher Leadership Academy
August 1 – 5 Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
6 Teachers
Support the development of teacher leaders
Explore strategic integration of science and literacy
Network with BaySci teachers from partner districts to share strategies
Grow one’s classroom practice
Build one’s leadership in science

9. Summer Institute – SMFCSD Math 4th – 8th Grade
August 8 – 10 at Foster City Elementary School
20 Teachers
Study strategies for increasing number sense and mathematical flexibility
Learn (and experience) strategies and structures to improve collaboration
in the Math classroom to increase student motivation and engagement
Investigate CPM and enVision mathematics
Focus on critical thinking and problem solving for ALL students
Talk math across grade levels

10. Summer Institute – SMFCSD Math 4th – 8th Grade Average Rating (1 to 4)
The outcomes were clear and connected to the content
The presenters / facilitators were effective and informative
There were ample opportunities for meaningful reflection
Overall, this PD was informative and effective
n = number of responses
SMFC n = 8
4.0
Rating Scale:
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

11. Summer Institute – Next Generation Science Standards Implementation – 6th grade
August 8 – 10 at Abbott Middle School
13 Teachers
Gain background on NGSS structure & teaching strategies
Take a deep look at materials lists, assessments and pacing plan
Plan the full-year curriculum
Learn strategies to use science notebooks
Access relevant material in textbooks
Plan with your grade level teachers

12. Summer Institute – Next Generation Science Standards Implementation – 6th grade
Average Rating (1 to 4)
The outcomes were clear and connected to the content
The presenters / facilitators were effective and informative
There were ample opportunities for meaningful reflection
Overall, this PD was informative and effective
n = number of responses
SMFC n = 6
3.8
3.5
3.7
Rating Scale:
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

13. Summer Institute – Early Learning Mathematics Initiative (ELMI) Preschool - Kindergarten
August 9 – 10 at Foster City Elementary School
25 Teachers
Plan early mathematics education in grades preschool through third
Engage students in meaningful hands-on activities to support their mathematical sense making
Receive professional development in Counting Collections
“I am super excited to see my students through different lenses – slow down, ask meaningful questions, let children discover with less guidance on my part.”
“I have been electrified with enthusiasm to do things differently. I am very excited to see children in action with their counting collections!”

14. Summer Institutes – New Teacher Institute

15. Elementary Math Instructional Materials Activation – enVision Math – August 15
TK, Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers – George Hall Elementary
2nd and 3rd grade teachers – Audubon Elementary
4th and 5th grade teachers – Baywood Elementary

16. enVision Math Activation Training - AM
Average Rating (1 to 4)
The outcomes were clear and connected to the content
The presenters / facilitators were effective and informative
There were ample opportunities for meaningful reflection
Overall, this PD was informative and effective
n = number of responses
SMFC n = 256
2.9
2.7
2.5
2.6
Rating Scale:
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

17. Elementary Math Planning Session - PM
Average Rating (1 to 4)
The outcomes were clear and connected to the content
The presenters / facilitators were effective and informative
There were ample opportunities for meaningful reflection
Overall, this PD was informative and effective
n = number of responses
SMFC n = 82
3.5
N/A
3.2
Rating Scale:
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

18. Elementary Physical Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals – August 15
30 teachers and paraprofessionals at Baywood Elementary School
Create standards based lessons
Develop collaborative teams of teachers and paraprofessionals
Begin to use common assessments

19. Elementary Reading Specialists – August 15
25 teachers at George Hall Elementary School
Continue early literacy work district wide
Implement research validated strategies for the teaching of reading
Support classroom teachers in reading instruction
Assessment strategies training and coaching

20. Elementary Reading Specialists
Average Rating (1 to 4)
The outcomes were clear and connected to the content
The presenters / facilitators were effective and informative
There were ample opportunities for meaningful reflection
Overall, this PD was informative and effective
n = number of responses
SMFC n = 13
3.6
3.5
3.7
Rating Scale:
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

21. Middle School Professional Development
From Perspective to Practice – Creating Gender Inclusive Schools
August 15 at Bayside Performing Arts Center
Joel Baum Senior Director, Professional Development & Family Services of Gender Spectrum

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