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Monday, July 17
 

8:30am EDT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Participants will learn about the prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences on learning,  behavior,  and physical and mental health. This session provides the foundation for why social emotional learning and trauma-informed practices in the classroom are critical for student success.

Speakers
avatar for Chris Haines

Chris Haines

Director of School Mental Health Programs, Greater Greenville Mental Health Center
Chris Haines is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Director of School Mental Health Programs at Greater Greenville Mental Health Center. Chris’s team includes 82 therapist positions serving 102 schools and programs in Greenville County School District. Chris is the School... Read More →
avatar for Ellen Hampshire

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS


Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
902

8:30am EDT

Autism Supports
Learning how to support and teach students with Autism and behaviors in the general education environment

Speakers

Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
933

8:30am EDT

Classroom Creation
The physical classroom environment is an often under-utilized aspect of our instruction and classroom management. Using research-based strategies from her book series, Deliberate Teaching Practices: Classroom Creation Guide, Brooke Cushwa helps teachers reflect on their practices surrounding all aspects of the classroom including desk arrangements, wall space, organization, and decor. By the end of this workshop, teachers will have prepared a classroom environment for students that is values-driven, organized, effective, and engaging.

Speakers
avatar for Brooke Cushwa

Brooke Cushwa

GATE Coach, Greenville County Schools
I am a GATE Coach in Greenville County Schools and a published author of professional development books for teachers. Coaching both new and experienced teachers is my passion. Feel free to check out my book, Classroom Creation Guide, at deliberateteachingpractices.com.



Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
807

8:30am EDT

Dual Identification: Differentiating Language and Disability
All students need support! Each and every student might have different needs. We will look at patterns, data, and processes for determining language and/or disability needs for possible idenification for MLs in SPED.



Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
908

8:30am EDT

Google Sites Basics 
This session will explore the basic administration of Google Sites as well as website best-practices teachers should know. Incorporating tools like Google Slide, Calendar, docs, images, and videos will be discussed as well as a basic understanding of website style.

Speakers
avatar for Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons

Webmaster, Greenville County Schools
Webmaster for Greenville County Schools and certified secondary science teacher


Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
817

9:00am EDT

Classroom Management - Elementary
This classroom management course will focus on structure of your classroom, expectation, schedules, and routines. We will dive in on creating a highly responsive classroom in order to increase appropriate behaviors. After creating structure, expectations, and routines, teachers setting up reinforcement schedules based on all needs of students. We will also provide specific tools and strategies for corrective response systems to decrease unwanted behavior.


Monday July 17, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
901

9:30am EDT

Verbal De-Escalation
This training emphasizes and teaches different levels of responding to crisis situations. Specifically, positive behavior interventions, de-escalation techniques and other strategies for early interventions are taught. Participants will be able to show competency in using strategies to de-escalate students who exhibit problem behaviors at different levels.

Speakers
avatar for Gerald Tilson

Gerald Tilson

LD Inclusion Teacher


Monday July 17, 2023 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
909

10:45am EDT

Google Sites Basics 
This session will explore the basic administration of Google Sites as well as website best-practices teachers should know. Incorporating tools like Google Slide, Calendar, docs, images, and videos will be discussed as well as a basic understanding of website style.

Speakers
avatar for Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons

Webmaster, Greenville County Schools
Webmaster for Greenville County Schools and certified secondary science teacher


Monday July 17, 2023 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
817

10:45am EDT

Building Greatness: Morale, Methodology, and Momentum
For her book series, Deliberate Teaching Practices, Brooke Cushwa uses several research-based strategies to deepen professional development, including incremental, granular improvements; self-reflection; increasing personal power and ownership; and celebrating successes. This workshop will help teachers and leaders to utilize more reflective practices and two-way dialogue to encourage leadership, morale, momentum, and methodology both for themselves and other educators.

Speakers
avatar for Brooke Cushwa

Brooke Cushwa

GATE Coach, Greenville County Schools
I am a GATE Coach in Greenville County Schools and a published author of professional development books for teachers. Coaching both new and experienced teachers is my passion. Feel free to check out my book, Classroom Creation Guide, at deliberateteachingpractices.com.



Monday July 17, 2023 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
807

12:00pm EDT

Data Wars: The Force in the Clipboard
Are you struggling with in-the-moment data tracking? Do you get stuck with your low-performing students during independent work time? Come learn how you can "work the room" by implementing in-the-moment data tracking and how it can revolutionize your practices - all with a CLIPBOARD!

Speakers

Monday July 17, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
512

1:45pm EDT

Creating an ELA Assessment Schedule
There are so many great tools for informal assessments and progress monitoring, but how do you keep track of it all? When do these assessments need to be given? Join this session to help you create a simple assessment schedule that works for you and your students!

Speakers
avatar for Brandi Massey

Brandi Massey

Title 1 ELA Academic Specialist, Greenville County School District


Monday July 17, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
812/814

2:00pm EDT

Creating Accessible Documents for Websites
This session explores how to create documents which are accessible to all viewers for posting on websites and how to repair PDF documents with accessibility flags.

Speakers
avatar for Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons

Webmaster, Greenville County Schools
Webmaster for Greenville County Schools and certified secondary science teacher


Monday July 17, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
817

2:00pm EDT

Secondary Tier 1 Supports
Participants will learn best practices and strategies on how to address diverse needs of SWD's within tier 1 instruction.

Speakers
AK

Amy Knapp

Teacher, Greer Middle School
I am a special education teacher who usually co-teaches math in 7th and 8th grade.


Monday July 17, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
911

2:00pm EDT

Trauma- Informed Practices (TIPs)
Participants will learn how to incorporate activities for adult and student regulation and for building relationships.  These activities serve to prevent behavior and mental health issues and to enhance student learning.

Speakers
avatar for Ellen Hampshire

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS


Monday July 17, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
902

3:00pm EDT

Data Wars: The Force in the Clipboard
Are you struggling with in-the-moment data tracking? Do you get stuck with your low-performing students during independent work time? Come learn how you can "work the room" by implementing in-the-moment data tracking and how it can revolutionize your practices - all with a CLIPBOARD!

Speakers

Monday July 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
512
 
Tuesday, July 18
 

8:15am EDT

Freedom Through Arts: Elevating Black Youth Voices through Literature
In this session, educators will explore how Black Literature can provide authentic instruction for Black students while also appreciating the experiences and perspectives of Black works in literacy instruction.


Tuesday July 18, 2023 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
512

8:30am EDT

Autism Supports
Learning how to support and teach students with Autism and behaviors in the general education environment

Speakers

Tuesday July 18, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
933

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

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

10:45am EDT

Freedom Through Arts: Elevating Black Youth Voices through Literature
In this session, educators will explore how Black Literature can provide authentic instruction for Black students while also appreciating the experiences and perspectives of Black works in literacy instruction.


Tuesday July 18, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
512

10:45am 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

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

10:45am EDT

Verbal De-Escalation
This training emphasizes and teaches different levels of responding to crisis situations. Specifically, positive behavior interventions, de-escalation techniques and other strategies for early interventions are taught. Participants will be able to show competency in using strategies to de-escalate students who exhibit problem behaviors at different levels.

Speakers
avatar for Gerald Tilson

Gerald Tilson

LD Inclusion Teacher


Tuesday July 18, 2023 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
907

12:30pm EDT

Teaching Elementary Geography
This session will help teachers to understand geography as a discipline, to better understand it in the standards, and to explore specific resources and strategies for teaching young learners how to DO geography.

Speakers
avatar for Michael Mewborne

Michael Mewborne

Director, South Carolina Geographic Alliance
Geography has a place in every classroom. We all live in the world, so we all need to learn more about the world. We all exist in space, so we all need to learn how to think spatially.  Research interests include gaming in education, food geographies, and geography education.  Let... Read More →


Tuesday July 18, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
813

1:00pm EDT

Classroom Management - Elementary
This classroom management course will focus on structure of your classroom, expectation, schedules, and routines. We will dive in on creating a highly responsive classroom in order to increase appropriate behaviors. After creating structure, expectations, and routines, teachers setting up reinforcement schedules based on all needs of students. We will also provide specific tools and strategies for corrective response systems to decrease unwanted behavior.


Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
901

1:00pm EDT

Structured Teaching for Students with Autism
Help students with autism and other disabilities be successfull in the classroom with Structure Teaching. The WHAT and WHY of Structured Teaching. Structured Teaching is a system for organizing their environments, developing appropriate activities, and helping people with autism understand what is expected of them. Structured Teaching addresses challenging behaviors in a proactive manner by creating appropriate and meaningful environments that reduce the stress, anxiety and frustration which may be experienced by children with autism.

Speakers

Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
801

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
avatar for Jessica Moore

Jessica Moore

Elementary school teacher, Buena Vista Elementary


Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
512

1:45pm EDT

Understanding and Teaching African American Students
This presentation will help you reflect upon your interactions with African American students. We will focus on how environment and culture impact student behavior and achievement and how targeted planning can proactively help teachers to build a supportive classroom environment.

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Hopkins

Kathy Hopkins

Middle school teacher, Woodmont Middle Schoool
We will take a look at the behaviors and academics of SOME African American students with solutions. 



Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
515

1:45pm EDT

Teaching Geography in Middle and High School
This session will guide teachers through an understanding of geography as a discipline, a better understanding of what it looks like in the standards, and specific resources and strategies for teaching middle and high school students how to DO geography.

Speakers
avatar for Michael Mewborne

Michael Mewborne

Director, South Carolina Geographic Alliance
Geography has a place in every classroom. We all live in the world, so we all need to learn more about the world. We all exist in space, so we all need to learn how to think spatially.  Research interests include gaming in education, food geographies, and geography education.  Let... Read More →


Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
813

2:00pm EDT

Autism Supports
Learning how to support and teach students with Autism and behaviors in the general education environment

Speakers

Tuesday July 18, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
933
 
Wednesday, July 19
 

8:30am EDT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Participants will learn about the prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences on learning,  behavior,  and physical and mental health. This session provides the foundation for why social emotional learning and trauma-informed practices in the classroom are critical for student success.

Speakers
avatar for TJ Rumler

TJ Rumler

Owner, TJ Rumler Consulting
No sane person chooses the field of social work—there’s always pain behind the passion for the profession. TJ Rumler grew up in West Greenville, SC, seeing first-hand the impacts of poverty, addiction, and racism in his community. Two weeks after 9/11, he enlisted in the US Army... Read More →
avatar for Ellen Hampshire

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS


Wednesday July 19, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
902

8:30am EDT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Participants will learn about the prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences on learning,  behavior,  and physical and mental health. This session provides the foundation for why social emotional learning and trauma-informed practices in the classroom are critical for student success.

Speakers

Wednesday July 19, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
904

8:30am EDT

Zones of Regulation- Initial Elementary and Secondary
Zones of Regulation is a curriculum that teaches a variety of social-emotional skills to children, starting with early emotional skills and advancing on to self-regulation and navigating social situations. This training will give access to curriculum and google drive of resources for all participants.


Wednesday July 19, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
933

9:00am EDT

ProTrainings ProFirstAid – Adult, Child and Infant, Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid
**This course has a maximum capacity of 24 participants per session. Each participant MUST pre-register with Jodie Murrell (email jmurrell@greenville.k12.sc.us). No walk-ins will be admitted.** The goal of the ProTrainings ProFirstAid: CPR/AED & First Aid for All Ages course is to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide First Aid and lay rescuer level CPR until more advanced help is available. The techniques will cover First Aid, conscious and unconscious choking, and one-person CPR/AED skills for adults, children, and infants. The course will combine short video segments, skill practice and demonstration on manikins, and teaching sessions followed by a written test. The course follows the latest AHA & ILCOR guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC). All participant training materials will be provided.

Each successful participant’s ProFirstAid: CPR/AED & First Aid for All Ages certification will be valid for a period of 2 years and meets the requirements for GCS First Responders and athletic coaches. This course is not intended and does not meet the requirements for GCS school nurses.

Speakers
avatar for Jodie Murrell

Jodie Murrell

District First Aid, CPR, and AED Nurse Coordinator, Greenville County Schools


Wednesday July 19, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
903

9:00am EDT

ProTrainings ProFirstAid – Adult, Child and Infant, Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid
**This course has a maximum capacity of 24 participants per session. Each participant MUST pre-register with Jodie Murrell (email jmurrell@greenville.k12.sc.us). No walk-ins will be admitted.** The goal of the ProTrainings ProFirstAid: CPR/AED & First Aid for All Ages course is to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide First Aid and lay rescuer level CPR until more advanced help is available. The techniques will cover First Aid, conscious and unconscious choking, and one-person CPR/AED skills for adults, children, and infants. The course will combine short video segments, skill practice and demonstration on manikins, and teaching sessions followed by a written test. The course follows the latest AHA & ILCOR guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC). All participant training materials will be provided.

Each successful participant’s ProFirstAid: CPR/AED & First Aid for All Ages certification will be valid for a period of 2 years and meets the requirements for GCS First Responders and athletic coaches. This course is not intended and does not meet the requirements for GCS school nurses.

Speakers
avatar for Jodie Murrell

Jodie Murrell

District First Aid, CPR, and AED Nurse Coordinator, Greenville County Schools


Wednesday July 19, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
315

9:30am EDT

Social Media and Your School
I will be talking about internet safety and how social media is your affecting our schools. I will be covering Cell Phone Apps, Cyberbullying, Internet Predators and the dangers of posting too much information

Speakers
avatar for Rick Floyd

Rick Floyd

Information Security, MT Anderson
I have been with the Greenville County School district for almost 5 years. Prior to working for the school district I was in Law Enforcement, where I worked computer crimes, including child solicitation cases (yes, I was that cute little girl and boy online) and child pornography... Read More →


Wednesday July 19, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
504

9:30am EDT

ELLevation Strategies
This session will be an overview of ELLevation Strategies. If you would like to become familiar with ELLevation and how you can use it to differentiate lessons in your classroom and scaffold for your Mulitlingual learners please join us.


Wednesday July 19, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
906

10:45am EDT

Orientation to EAP
This program educations employees about the wide range of services offered by the EAP and informs about the benefits of using the program to address personal problems.


Wednesday July 19, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
511

10:45am EDT

Integrating Social Emotional Learning and Academics
This session is intended as a turnkey for counselors and Instructional Coaches to help their staff learn effective strategies that merge SEL into academic instruction and to generally boost students' learning potential.

Speakers

Wednesday July 19, 2023 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
504

10:45am EDT

12:30pm EDT

Mental Health in a Post Pandemic World
This training informs participants about identifying mental health issues, mental health triggers, and strategies to address issues.


Wednesday July 19, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
511

1:00pm EDT

Advanced Smartfind Training for School Staff
Pre-registration at https://pd.greenville.k12.sc.us/myPD.aspx?action=register&sessionid=1884253 is required. **This session is for any school personnel that works with entering absences and working with sub entries.** This session will cover all aspects of Smarfind. The session will review entering absences/vacancies, attaching subs, splitting/separating jobs, and updates to Smartfind.

Speakers
avatar for Renee Castor

Renee Castor

Employment Specialist, Greenville County Schools


Wednesday July 19, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
506

1:45pm EDT

Social Media and Your School
I will be talking about internet safety and how social media is your affecting our schools. I will be covering Cell Phone Apps, Cyberbullying, Internet Predators and the dangers of posting too much information

Speakers
avatar for Rick Floyd

Rick Floyd

Information Security, MT Anderson
I have been with the Greenville County School district for almost 5 years. Prior to working for the school district I was in Law Enforcement, where I worked computer crimes, including child solicitation cases (yes, I was that cute little girl and boy online) and child pornography... Read More →


Wednesday July 19, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
504

2:00pm EDT

Trauma- Informed Practices (TIPs)
Participants will learn how to incorporate activities for adult and student regulation and for building relationships.  These activities serve to prevent behavior and mental health issues and to enhance student learning.

Speakers

Wednesday July 19, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
902

2:00pm EDT

Verbal De-Escalation
This training emphasizes and teaches different levels of responding to crisis situations. Specifically, positive behavior interventions, de-escalation techniques and other strategies for early interventions are taught. Participants will be able to show competency in using strategies to de-escalate students who exhibit problem behaviors at different levels.

Speakers
avatar for Ellen Hampshire

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS


Wednesday July 19, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
510
 
Thursday, July 20
 

8:30am EDT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Participants will learn about the prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences on learning,  behavior,  and physical and mental health. This session provides the foundation for why social emotional learning and trauma-informed practices in the classroom are critical for student success.

Speakers

Thursday July 20, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
902

8:30am EDT

Verbal De-Escalation
This training emphasizes and teaches different levels of responding to crisis situations. Specifically, positive behavior interventions, de-escalation techniques and other strategies for early interventions are taught. Participants will be able to show competency in using strategies to de-escalate students who exhibit problem behaviors at different levels.

Speakers
avatar for Ellen Hampshire

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS


Thursday July 20, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
514

8:30am EDT

8:30am EDT

Zones of Regulation- Initial Elementary and Secondary
Zones of Regulation is a curriculum that teaches a variety of social-emotional skills to children, starting with early emotional skills and advancing on to self-regulation and navigating social situations. This training will give access to curriculum and google drive of resources for all participants.


Thursday July 20, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
933

9:00am EDT

GCSource: A Deeper Look
This training will provide an opportunity for school administrators, teachers, and other support staff to take a deeper look into some of the additional capabilities of GCSource, not covered in the overview training geared towards the Early Warning Response System and OnTrack programs. Attendees will learn how to utilize and navigate to Graduation Rate, School Performance, and other systematic data that will allow them to make data-based decisions for their school.

Speakers

Thursday July 20, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
512

9:00am EDT

ProTrainings ProFirstAid – Adult, Child and Infant, Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid
**This course has a maximum capacity of 24 participants per session. Each participant MUST pre-register with Jodie Murrell (email jmurrell@greenville.k12.sc.us). No walk-ins will be admitted.** The goal of the ProTrainings ProFirstAid: CPR/AED & First Aid for All Ages course is to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide First Aid and lay rescuer level CPR until more advanced help is available. The techniques will cover First Aid, conscious and unconscious choking, and one-person CPR/AED skills for adults, children, and infants. The course will combine short video segments, skill practice and demonstration on manikins, and teaching sessions followed by a written test. The course follows the latest AHA & ILCOR guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC). All participant training materials will be provided.

Each successful participant’s ProFirstAid: CPR/AED & First Aid for All Ages certification will be valid for a period of 2 years and meets the requirements for GCS First Responders and athletic coaches. This course is not intended and does not meet the requirements for GCS school nurses.

Speakers
avatar for Jodie Murrell

Jodie Murrell

District First Aid, CPR, and AED Nurse Coordinator, Greenville County Schools


Thursday July 20, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
315

9:00am EDT

ProTrainings ProFirstAid – Adult, Child and Infant, Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid
**This course has a maximum capacity of 24 participants per session. Each participant MUST pre-register with Jodie Murrell (email jmurrell@greenville.k12.sc.us). No walk-ins will be admitted.** The goal of the ProTrainings ProFirstAid: CPR/AED & First Aid for All Ages course is to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide First Aid and lay rescuer level CPR until more advanced help is available. The techniques will cover First Aid, conscious and unconscious choking, and one-person CPR/AED skills for adults, children, and infants. The course will combine short video segments, skill practice and demonstration on manikins, and teaching sessions followed by a written test. The course follows the latest AHA & ILCOR guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC). All participant training materials will be provided.

Each successful participant’s ProFirstAid: CPR/AED & First Aid for All Ages certification will be valid for a period of 2 years and meets the requirements for GCS First Responders and athletic coaches. This course is not intended and does not meet the requirements for GCS school nurses.

Speakers
avatar for Jodie Murrell

Jodie Murrell

District First Aid, CPR, and AED Nurse Coordinator, Greenville County Schools


Thursday July 20, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
903

9:30am EDT

Social Media and Your School
I will be talking about internet safety and how social media is your affecting our schools. I will be covering Cell Phone Apps, Cyberbullying, Internet Predators and the dangers of posting too much information

Speakers
avatar for Rick Floyd

Rick Floyd

Information Security, MT Anderson
I have been with the Greenville County School district for almost 5 years. Prior to working for the school district I was in Law Enforcement, where I worked computer crimes, including child solicitation cases (yes, I was that cute little girl and boy online) and child pornography... Read More →


Thursday July 20, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
504

10:45am EDT

Stress Management
The goal of this workhop is to teach participants to better cope with stress and thereby improve their overall emotional health and wellbeing.


Thursday July 20, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
509

12:30pm EDT

Improving Workplace Communication
This training introduces the need for civility and collegiality in the workplace as not only ways of fostering effective working relationships, but as a workplace conflict management tool.


Thursday July 20, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
509

1:00pm EDT

Advanced Smartfind Training for School Staff
Pre-registration at https://pd.greenville.k12.sc.us/myPD.aspx?action=register&sessionid=188425 is required. **This session is for any school personnel that works with entering absences and working with sub entries.** This session will cover all aspects of Smarfind. The session will review entering absences/vacancies, attaching subs, splitting/separating jobs, and updates to Smartfind.

Speakers
avatar for Renee Castor

Renee Castor

Employment Specialist, Greenville County Schools


Thursday July 20, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
506

1:45pm EDT

Social Media and Your School
I will be talking about internet safety and how social media is your affecting our schools. I will be covering Cell Phone Apps, Cyberbullying, Internet Predators and the dangers of posting too much information

Speakers
avatar for Rick Floyd

Rick Floyd

Information Security, MT Anderson
I have been with the Greenville County School district for almost 5 years. Prior to working for the school district I was in Law Enforcement, where I worked computer crimes, including child solicitation cases (yes, I was that cute little girl and boy online) and child pornography... Read More →


Thursday July 20, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
504

2:00pm EDT

Trauma- Informed Practices (TIPs)
Participants will learn how to incorporate activities for adult and student regulation and for building relationships.  These activities serve to prevent behavior and mental health issues and to enhance student learning.

Speakers
avatar for Ellen Hampshire

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS
NP

Nick Paxton

School Psychologist, Greenville County Schools


Thursday July 20, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
902

2:00pm EDT

Verbal De-Escalation
This training emphasizes and teaches different levels of responding to crisis situations. Specifically, positive behavior interventions, de-escalation techniques and other strategies for early interventions are taught. Participants will be able to show competency in using strategies to de-escalate students who exhibit problem behaviors at different levels.

Speakers
avatar for Gerald Tilson

Gerald Tilson

LD Inclusion Teacher


Thursday July 20, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
933
 


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