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Professional Development - Continuity of Learning

CASD is planning to engage in remote instruction. Remote instruction will begin on Monday, March 30th with review and enrichment of concepts taught earlier in the school year and will then transition to learning new content.  Catasauqua Area School District administrators and teachers will be working in collaboration with the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit to develop continuity of education plans for our students. Additionally, principals and teachers will be contacting families to determine students’ at-home access to technology, and to provide further remote learning instructions. We remain committed to prioritizing student learning and providing resources to keep our students engaged while learning from home.

In order to prepare for the transition to remote instruction, we have provided a wealth of professional learning opportunities as well as time for planning. Teachers, specialists, aides should engage in a minimum of 12 hours of planning and professional learning (reading, viewing webinars, exploring resources) to prepare to begin to regularly connect and provide structured review and enrichment opportunities for students beginning on Monday, March 30th. 

AFTER COMPLETING ALL 12 HOURS, Complete this Google Form to receive Act 48 credit for your professional learning and planning and preparation related to preparation for remote review, enrichment, and instruction. 

READ:

What is Online Learning

3 Ways To Turn your Classroom Remote in a Hurry

Communicating with Students Effectively During Online Learning

Finding the Sweet Spot - 4 Tips for Moving Classrooms Online Quickly 

ISTE - 10 Strategies for Online Learning During a Coronavirus Outbreak

Online Learning Guidelines - OREO

Supporting Students with Disabilities in an Online Learning Environment

Supports for Special Education

PARTICIPATE:

*Video/Webinar - REQUIRED FOR ALL TEACHERS: Teaching Special Ed Online During COVID-19 (60 min) - Council For Exceptional Children

*CLIU PD Menu (Pre-register for live sessions if possible) - Live sessions begin Wed at 10:30 AM

*CLIU On Demand PD Options

Teaching Using Interactive Video (10 minutes)

EXPLORE: Free K-6 LIVE Online Learning Opportunities - Center for Interactive & Learning Collaboration

  • Live Streamed K-6 Programs - 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Please register, by Grade Level, by clicking on the button below each section. Once you have registered you will receive a link from Zoom with connection information in it. You also will get a reminder 24 hours before the event and 1 hour before the event.

      Attention Educators: It is important for each student to be registered by their parent rather than you. Each sign up generates a unique link to join the program and sharing links can cause issues. Parents will receive the join link in an email from Zoom 1 day before the program, as well as 1 hour before.

EXPLORE: Engage Students Using Powerful Online/Remote Learning Tools:

Getting Started with Zoom - Excellent 10 min. introductory video

Google Voice

CHS - Canvas Users - When logged into Canvas, click the below link to view web conferencing options:

Epic Free for Teachers - Grades K-12 - Online Access to Books

 Flipgrid

Google Applied Digital Skills Curriculum (Middle/High School)

Khan Academy Resources - Teacher Essentials

Newsela - Interdisciplinary Leveled Reading (This online tool has options to allow teachers to print leveled reading materials that can be used in an offline setting.)

PBS LearningMedia 

Quill - Interactive Writing and Grammar Resources 

ReadWorks.org- FREE content, curriculum, and tools to power teaching and learning from Kindergarten to 12th Grade

SeeSaw - Getting Started

Spellling City (Lists) - Some free online games and availability to print word lists, handwriting guides, etc.

CONSIDER: The Use of Home Learning Planners to clearly indicate:

  • the focus of your lesson
  • provide a link to your instructional piece
  • identify student tasks and related tools
  • provide opportunities for enrichment.

CONSIDER: Choice Boards - Options for Students to Show their Learning

SHARE: Resources to support parents/families and emotional well being of our students:

CATASAUQUA HIGH SCHOOL

USA TEST PREP

Nearpod

Discovery Ed

 

Printable Resources:

K-12 

Elementary