GCS Summer Academy 2023: Full Schedule

8:30am EDT

First-Class Conversations (in 15 minutes or less)

Academic conversations improve students’ confidence and competence. But with limited class time, how can teachers engage every student in meaningful discussions? This session will explore strategies that can be done in 15 minutes or less. Access to a laptop or iPad is required. Access to past or upcoming lesson plans are required.

Speakers

P. Sloan Joseph

Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
509

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), Career and Technology Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Visual and Performing Arts, World Languages | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Career and Technology Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Visual and Performing Arts, World Languages | Specialized Teachers (ESOL/SPED/GT/Interventionists), Career and Technology Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Visual and Performing Arts, World Languages | Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Career and Technology Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Visual and Performing Arts, World Languages

Company Career and Technology Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Visual and Performing Arts, World Languages

9:30am EDT

Unlock the Power of Talk in the 3-5 Classroom

This session will explore the purpose and benefits of accountable talk. Participants will learn ways to encourage more student talk - more purposeful, more meaningful, and more collaborative.

Speakers

Whitnee Grant

Instructional support, Alexander Elementary

I am an instructional coach who is passionate about empowering young learners to explore, express, and explain their thinking. I love sharing how we as educators can build community and social capital, teach social and critical thinking skills through literacy.

Monday July 17, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
514

10:45am EDT

Gift of Gab

Are your students engaging in talk that moves them as learners? Join us for an in depth session on learning why student talk is important as well as how to incorporate opportunities for discourse in your learning space.

Speakers

Tawanda Bowie

Danielle Lee

Monday July 17, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
512

1:45pm EDT

Unlock the Power of Talk in the 3-5 Classroom

This session will explore the purpose and benefits of accountable talk. Participants will learn ways to encourage more student talk - more purposeful, more meaningful, and more collaborative.

Speakers

Whitnee Grant

Instructional support, Alexander Elementary

Monday July 17, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
513

9:30am EDT

Learning Targets

WHAT IS A LEARNING TARGET? Learning targets are concrete goals written in student-friendly language that clearly describe what students will learn and be able to do by the end of a class, unit, project, or even a course. They begin with an “I can” statement and are posted in the classroom.
Learning targets are most effective when visible to students. Educators can post learning targets on bulletin boards and white boards, homework assignments, rubrics, test prep, and assessments.

Speakers

Natalie Bostic

Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
816

All Instructional Audiences, Early Childhood Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education

Company Early Childhood Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education

10:45am EDT

Learning Targets

Speakers

Natalie Bostic

Tuesday July 18, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
816

All Instructional Audiences, Early Childhood Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education

Company Early Childhood Education, English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education

12:30pm EDT

Mistakes, Feedback, and a Growth Mindset

How can we effectively use feedback to boost our students’ growth mindset? How can we foster an understanding of the benefit of making mistakes? We look at evidence based practices and research to find ways to incorporate effective feedback strategies into our practice.

Speakers

Sandra Hunt

Middle school teacher, Mauldin Middle School

I have just completed my 26th year with Greenville County Schools. Before serving as an instructional coach, I taught seventh grade science for 20 years. I received my bachelors degree in elementary education from USCS in 1996, my masters degree in science from Furman University... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
816

General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

Company English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

1:45pm EDT

Achievement and Engagement for Special Populations

How can educators increase engagement and progress towards individualized goals for special populations? During this session we will explore effective ways to meet the needs of a variety of learners including, gifted, special education, at risk, and ELL populations.

Speakers