Summer PD courses will be held at Round Rock High School this year. Please check the course descriptions to register on Eduphoria, and confirmation of location.
This foundation level course is open to all RRISD staff members who wish to dive in to answering the big question, "What Is SEL?". We will look at the 5 core competencies, as well as dive in to the district wide framework.
Key takeaways include learning targets for student success, the RRISD district wide framework, CASEL core competencies of Social and Emotional Learning.
Mindfulness is popping up everywhere we look - from the cover of TIME magazine to the classroom! The power of breath and taking a moment to pause is a great tool for all individuals to have in their toolbox.
This introductory level course is an experiential course open to all RRISD staff members who wish to dive in to mindfulness practices for their classroom use. This course will discuss the impacts of mindfulness on student achievement, teaching self - regulation skills to students, as well as how language can work together with breathing techniques. Participants will leave with a variety of instructional practices that can infuse mindfulness into the classroom setting to create a safe, inclusive space for everyone.
Social and Emotional Learning has the biggest impact on student success when it is integrated throughout the school day.
This course is designed for individuals with a base knowledge in Social and Emotional Learning. In this course, we will discuss various ways in integrate social and emotional learning throughout the school day, not just during a designated SEL time.
Key takeaways include the RRISD district wide framework, student learning targets, CASEL core competencies, as well as lesson ideas and instructional strategies to embed social and emotional learning in the RRISD curriculum.
Social and Emotional Learning has the biggest impact on student success when it is integrated throughout the school day.
This course is designed for individuals who are currently using the Second Step SEL curriculum kits in their classroom and wish to discover ways to incorporate the language, skills, and resources in to the school day, not just during a designated SEL time.
Key takeaways include the RRISD district wide framework, student learning targets, CASEL core competencies, as well as lesson ideas and instructional strategies to embed social and emotional learning in the RRISD curriculum.
Building authentic relationships with students increases opportunities for students to feel connected to their school, their classroom, and their peers. A great model for integrating intentional practices around authentic relationships is through the use of morning meetings.
This introductory course is designed for elementary teachers who wish to incorporate morning meetings in to their daily classroom routines. In this experiential course, we will discuss the structure of a morning meeting, various activities to incorporate throughout the meeting itself, as well as share a network of resources available to all teachers.
Key takeaways include the RRISD district wide framework, student learning targets, CASEL core competencies, as well as lesson ideas and instructional strategies to facilitate authentic relationships in the classroom.
Mindfulness is popping up everywhere we look - from the cover of TIME magazine to the classroom! The power of breath and taking a moment to pause is a great tool for all individuals to have in their toolbox.
This introductory level course is an experiential course open to all RRISD staff members who wish to dive in to mindfulness. This course will discuss the impact of mindfulness on the brain and self - regulation skills. Similarly, participants will get to participate in a variety of mindfulness practices, in order to utilize them as well when in need of some self - care opportunities throughout the year.
Key takeaways include a variety of mindfulness tools, as well as make - and - take session for some key tools.
Emotional Intelligence seems to be the new buzz word... but what is it, exactly, and how do I help students gain this important skill? Participants will learn about the various components of emotional intelligence, as well as how to foster this important skill in their classrooms.
Emotional Intelligence seems to be the new buzz word... but what is it, exactly, and how do I help students gain this important skill? Participants will learn about the various components of emotional intelligence, as well as how to foster this important skill in their classrooms.
Educators pour every ounce of their heart and soul in to their daily work. This often includes long hours, longer days, and even longer weeks. If we're not careful, this cycle can lead to burn out before we even realize what's happening. In this session, educators will learn about ways to prevent burn out through self - care and intentional uses of time. Self - care is an important use of time for all educators, all year long!
From the first days of school to the last, students are at the forefront of every classroom in every school throughout the district. In this session, we will dive in to various instructional practices, classroom systems, and quick tips and tricks for strengthening and deepening the connections between your love of working with kids, your desire to impact their lives, and your teaching practice. Participants of this introductory level class will walk away with classroom design plans that make learning fun, positive language and classroom routines to reduce disruptive behavior, and instructional suggestions for matching students' needs to high - impact teaching structures.
Process Champions at current Capturing Kids' Hearts campuses are welcome to join our annual kick off meeting. We will share best practices for getting the year started, methodologies for keeping CKH alive and well throughout the year, and provide time for collaborative planning!
This course is designed for staff members to Teravista Elementary, Double File Trail Elementary, Blackland Prairie Elementary, and Great Oaks Elementary who have not received their 7 Habits training. This course will be taught by certified 7 Habits Trainers and will explore the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Counselors play an integral role in the implementation of Second Step on campus. This intermediate - expert level course will provide counselors who have knowledge of Second Step (or perhaps have previously taught Second Step on camps) with tips, tools, and tricks to support a campus wide implementation on campus. Counselors will leave this session with a network of resources, the RRISD SEL framework, and materials to help teachers be successful in their classrooms.
Mindfulness is popping up everywhere we look - from the cover of TIME magazine to the classroom! The power of breath and taking a moment to pause is a great tool for all individuals to have in their toolbox.
This introductory level course is an experiential course open to all RRISD staff members who wish to dive in to mindfulness practices for their classroom use. This course will discuss the impacts of mindfulness on student achievement, teaching self - regulation skills to students, as well as how language can work together with breathing techniques. Participants will leave with a variety of instructional practices that can infuse mindfulness into the classroom setting to create a safe, inclusive space for everyone.
Counselors play an integral role in the implementation of Second Step on campus. This BEGINNER level course will provide counselors who are working with campuses as they integrate Second Step on campus for the first time. Counselors with little prior knowledge of Second Step should attend this session.
This session will provide counselors with tips, tools, and tricks to support a campus wide implementation on campus. Counselors will leave this session with a network of resources, the RRISD SEL framework, and materials to help teachers be successful in their classrooms.