1. Renew Reinvent Redefine

2. Skyward - Attendance Changes in Beginning of the Year Procedures. We will be checking attendance in Skyward on the first day and everyday. If the student is not physically present in your room (for whatever reasons) please mark ABSENT. This is a change in previous years procedures.

3. Skyward – Grade Categories Make sure you set up your grading categories correctly for the new term. Regular Classes - 50% Major, 40% Daily, 10% Homework no homework 50% Major, 50% Daily. Pre-AP - 60% Major, 30% Daily, 10% Homework Must have at least 3 major grades and 8 daily grades.

4. Skyward – Student Discipline

5. Skyward – Parent Contact Log

6. Eduphoria Change your Profile to North Shore Ninth Grade Campus Forms - Employee Handbook, Mobile Device AUP, Offenses of Education Code Chapter 37, Subchapter A

7. Eduphoria Online Courses – See Information in NSHS Conference. PDAS – Self Report Survey – Make sure you complete your surveys to get credit for each training you attend. Don’t neglect to collect your Professional Development Credit!!!!

8. Job Descriptions District Website: www.galenaparkisd.com Select: Teachers / Job Description All Staff Members Open 9/2/13 Due 9/13/13

9. STAFF Portal for NSHS 9 Calendars Quick Links

10. Instructional Technology Goals Each teacher will be asked to choose one Instructional Technology Tool to improve this year. Consultation, Trainings, and Coachings will be offered to support your Instructional Technology Goal. These events can be added to your PDAS documentation. Research shows that change and improvement happens when teachers focus on only ONE piece of instructional technology to improve in their classroom at a time. https://docs.google.com/a/gpapps.galenaparkisd.com/spre adsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5yRHRnLUt5NDJNLU45cm Q2TW9EeUE6MA https://docs.google.com/a/gpapps.galenaparkisd.com/spre adsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5yRHRnLUt5NDJNLU45cm Q2TW9EeUE6MA

11. Other Instructional Technology News and Upcoming Trainings Teacher Websites using Moodle – Requirements – Contact Info, Schedule, Working Calendar, Supporting Documents (homework, vocabulary list, project sheets, rubrics, etc.) Google Accounts and Google Drive BYOD Initiative Flipped/Blended Learning Initiative Moodle – Hot Potatoes – Quizzes TILT/PBL Lessons (Core Classes) Internet Safety Multimedia Festival – Topic – Inventors/Inventions

12. HelpDesk Tickets Any problems, concerns, or issues in your classroom please complete a Help Desk ticket in Eduphoria. Communicates with Technology Staff Gets our Attention Documents Consistent Problems with campus equipment. Helps in planning for future technology.

13. My role is in the area of instructional technology. I’m here to offer consultation, in class support, coaching, and training in using our district’s available technology.