GCS Summer Academy 2023: Full Schedule

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

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 →

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS

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

All Instructional Audiences, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Social and Emotional Learning

8:30am EDT

Autism Supports

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

Speakers

Kelley Eyster

Kim Phillips

Aleta Woods

Position at Company ABC.

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

All Instructional Audiences, Special Education, Classroom Managment, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Special Education, Classroom Managment, Social and Emotional Learning

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

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.

Classroom Creation Workshop pptx

Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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All Instructional Audiences, Assessment and Data, Classroom Management, Instructional Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Assessment and Data, Classroom Management, Instructional Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning

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

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS

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

All Instructional Audiences, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Social and Emotional Learning

8:30am EDT

Autism Supports

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

Speakers

Kelley Eyster

Kim Phillips

Aleta Woods

Position at Company ABC.

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

All Instructional Audiences, Special Education, Classroom Managment, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Special Education, Classroom Managment, Social and Emotional Learning

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

Jessica Moore

Elementary school teacher, Buena Vista Elementary

Cassie Heinz

Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
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All Instructional Audiences, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Social and Emotional Learning

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

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.

Understanding and Teaching African American Students pptx

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

All Instructional Audiences, Classroom Management, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Classroom Management, Social and Emotional Learning

2:00pm EDT

Autism Supports

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

Speakers

Kelley Eyster

Kim Phillips

Aleta Woods

Position at Company ABC.

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

All Instructional Audiences, Special Education, Classroom Managment, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Special Education, Classroom Managment, Social and Emotional Learning

8:30am EDT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Speakers

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 →

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS

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

All Instructional Audiences, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Social and Emotional Learning

8:30am EDT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Speakers

Caroline Coy

Ellen Hampshire

MTSS Coordinator, GCS

Joy Venable

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

All Instructional Audiences, Social and Emotional Learning

Company Social and Emotional Learning

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.

Speakers