GCS Summer Academy 2023: Full Schedule

8:30am EDT

Rigor: The Secret Sauce

An appropriate level of challenge - or rigor - just may be the "secret sauce" to student achievement and engagement. Come experience practical, student-centered, UDL-ified strategies for building students' content vocabulary and incorporating peer to peer academic discussion in the classroom.

Speakers

Kim Pauls

Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
508

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

9:00am EDT

Classroom Management- Secondary

Whether you are a brand new professional or an experienced veteran teacher, you'll benefit from this make it/ take it session. We've packed it full of strategies to prevent the management disasters you can predict. Bring an open mind, a joyful spirit, and a willingness to share and collaborate...we know that iron sharpens iron! This ain't your grandma's Harry Wong!

Speakers

Amy Knapp

Teacher, Greer Middle School

I am a special education teacher who usually co-teaches math in 7th and 8th grade.

Amy Mims

Monday July 17, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
907

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6-8), Classroom Management | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Classroom Management

Company Classroom Management

9:30am EDT

Using Manipulatives to teach World Languages

Using manipulatives, games, and realiz to teach vocabulary

Speakers

Lisette Wallin

Monday July 17, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
504

Elementary Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 5), World Languages | Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), World Languages | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), World Languages

Company World Languages

10:45am EDT

Educate with Edulastic: The better way to creating standards-based assessments

Join us as we explore Edulastic, a web-based platform that helps teachers assess and monitor students as they work towards mastery of standards. We have been using Edulastic in our classrooms for 3 years and have enjoyed the auto-grading feature and instantaneous data results and analytics. Edulastic assessments support all subjects and have a variety of attributes designed to make your teaching more impactful.

Speakers

Jennifer Hutchison

Cindy Jackson

Monday July 17, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
508

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), Assessment and Data | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Assessment and Data

Company Assessment and Data

10:45am EDT

Building A Reading Community Within Your School

Literacy skills are necessary for success in all content areas, but connecting literature in other areas can sometimes feel forced. Shared reading experiences build positive social and academic associations that can bridge gaps in learning and cross social barriers benefiting the entire school. Come learn ways to create a community of readers within your school where relationships are strengthened, SEL is consistently addressed, and disciplinary reading skills are easily reinforced.

Speakers

Amy Cawthon

Monday July 17, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
513

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Instructional Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Instructional Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning | Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), English/Language Arts, Instructional Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning

Company English/Language Arts, Instructional Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning

10:45am EDT

Comprehensible (and Engaging!) Input

Comprehensible Input is about meeting your students where they are and making language accessible to them, but what does that really look like in the classroom? Come participate in CI games, storytelling, readings, projects, and more that you can apply to any language classroom.

Speakers

Amber Long

Monday July 17, 2023 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
504

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), World Languages | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), World Languages

Company World Languages

12:00pm EDT

Scaffolding Writing

**This session is for Middle and High School Teachers and ESOL/MLP Teachers.** Not sure how to reach success in writing with your MLs? Step up on my scaffold! In this session, teachers walk through a typical, scaffolded writing lesson in my ML classroom.

Speakers

Dani Zimmerman

MLP teacher

Scaffolding Writing Dani Zimmerman MLP Teacher (1) pdf

Monday July 17, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
908

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6-8), Multilingual Learners | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Multilingual Learners | Specialized Teachers (ESOL/SPED/GT/Interventionists), Multilingual Learners

Company Multilingual Learners

12:30pm EDT

Building A Reading Community Within Your School

Speakers

Amy Cawthon

Monday July 17, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
513

Company English/Language Arts, Instructional Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning

12:30pm EDT

Simplifying Secondary Classroom Management: A Strategic Approach

Using a secret sauce of trauma-informed practice, more than 20 years of classroom anecdotes, and well-documented best practice of some of the most influential voices in the business, we will explore effective classroom management techniques for adolescent learning environments. Attendees can expect to actively simulate strategies on more complicated people than our students and leave with specific, proactive techniques (beyond a directive to "build relationships") for immediate implementation in the classroom.

Speakers

Sarah Evanson-Atkinson

Instructional support, Ralph Chandler Middle

I have just completed my 22nd year in education - 15 years as a middle school english teacher and 7 years as an Instructional Coach at Ralph Chandler Middle School. I love this work and I am always looking for ways to make best practice "easier", "simpler", and more streamlined... Read More →

GCS SA ClassManage NoteCatcher pptx

Monday July 17, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
519

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), Classroom Management | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Classroom Management | Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Classroom Management

Company Classroom Management

1:00pm EDT

MATHia in the Classroom

Learners will engage with the platform and how to use MATHia reports to guide classroom instruction. Learners will gain knowledge on how to track student progress carefully and plan small group instruction. Individual student conferencing conversation starters for struggling students will also be available. *This session is for 6-8 math teachers and Algebra I teachers.

Speakers

Tamara Glover

Carnegie Representative

Monday July 17, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
816

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6-8), Mathematics | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Mathematics

Company Mathematics

1:45pm EDT

Simplifying Secondary Classroom Management: A Strategic Approach

Speakers

Sarah Evanson-Atkinson

Instructional support, Ralph Chandler Middle

GCS SA ClassManage NoteCatcher pptx

Monday July 17, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
519

Company Classroom Management

1:45pm EDT

Best Practices in Differentiation Instruction and Assessment for MLs

**This session is for Middle and High School Teachers and ESOL/MLP Teachers.** This session will provide attendees with guidance in determining what their multilingual learners can do in the classroom and specific strategies for accommodating instruction to meet their needs.

Speakers

Anna Nieto

MLP teacher

I am a middle grade multilingual learner program teacher in Greenville County Schools. I love working with students, but I also enjoy collaborating with teachers to accommodate instruction and assessments to provide students opportunity at the highest levels.

Monday July 17, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
908

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6-8), Multilingual Learners | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Multilingual Learners | Specialized Teachers (ESOL/SPED/GT/Interventionists), Multilingual Learners

Company Multilingual Learners

2:00pm EDT

Tools to Assess and Support Historical Thinking Skills (Grades 9 -12)

**This session is for high school teachers.** Imagine a student and teacher knowing exactly what success looks like, where they are in their learning, and what learning they still need in order to grow. Learning progressions can make this a reality! Participants will learn what progressions are, why they are important, and preview Historical Thinking progressions co-developed by the SCDE Office of Personalized Learning and Office of Assessment and Standards.

Speakers

Sarah Bowie

Monday July 17, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
514

High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Assessment and Data, Social Studies

Company Assessment and Data, Social Studies

3:00pm EDT

Mining Details & Initiating Discussions in Social Studies

A blueprint to encourage students to engage in meaningful informational text reading and rigorous classroom discussions. Highly suggested for teachers who are new to or struggle with student engagement through discussion and/or critical thinking skills.

Speakers

Desiree Mote

Monday July 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
508

High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Social Studies

Company Social Studies

3:00pm EDT

Whowroteit: A Poetry Mystery

Five poems. No titles. No bylines. Who are the writers of these unidentified poems? Be a detective for the hour as you solve this literary mystery. Using clues of subject matter, structure, diction, and style, see how students can follow the footprints and learn about poetic voice in this engaging unit.

Speakers

Jonathan Dorn

Monday July 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
506

High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts

Company English/Language Arts

3:00pm EDT

Yes We Can! Building Confidence in the English Classroom

This session will explore ways to increase engagement and participation in the high school English classroom as students undertake reading and writing assignments that matter to them. We will explore ways of creating a classroom culture where students are "involved in authentic application of their knowledge and skills" through thought-provoking and real-world lessons, text selections, and activities (Instructional Protocol). The presenter will reflect on his experiences as a teacher in the Early College Program.

Speakers

Keith Ray

Monday July 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
513

High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts

Company English/Language Arts

3:00pm EDT

Harnessing the Power of Disciplinary Literacy

Teachers will learn how to merge and connect reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking in lesson plans to expand rigor and understanding. This session is for all content areas.

Speakers

Ingrid Huggins

Academic Specialist Disciplinary Literacy, Greenville County Schools

I've been in education for 25 years, and I'm certified in all core subjects. Most of my experience has been in the middle school. My passion is transforming classes through the use of disciplinary literacy. I believe that disciplinary literacy can help students develop deep conceptual... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
504

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

Company English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

3:00pm EDT

Leading Students to Critical Literacy in a Digital Age

Using the text "What Students Need from Us to Fight Fake News" as our guide, we will look at specific strategies to build student competence and confidence in the ability to discern fact from "information pollution" in a digitally dependent world. Being a critical consumer of information, reader, and thinker is more complex than ever, and the stakes have never been higher for literacy educators to lead. Several copies of the text will be gifted to attendees at the close of the session.

Speakers

Sarah Evanson-Atkinson

Instructional support, Ralph Chandler Middle

GCS SA Digital Literacy NOTECATCHER pptx

Monday July 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
519

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts, Social Studies | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts, Social Studies | Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), English/Language Arts, Social Studies

Company English/Language Arts, Social Studies

9:00am EDT

Greenville Tech English Dual Enrollment Info Session

This information session for current and prospective dual enrollment English instructors at Greenville Technical College will review institutional and departmental policies and procedures, preview expected updated to Fall 2023 ENG 101 and ENG 102 courses, and offer hands-on help with Blackboard Ultra.

Speakers

Liz Wilfong

Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
513

High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts

Company English/Language Arts

9:00am EDT

Classroom Management- Secondary

Speakers

Amy Knapp

Teacher, Greer Middle School

I am a special education teacher who usually co-teaches math in 7th and 8th grade.

Amy Mims

Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
901

Middle School Teachers (Grades 6-8), Classroom Management | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Classroom Management

Company Classroom Management

10:45am EDT

Economics Is Everywhere

You cannot pick up a newspaper or read through your twitter feed without seeing an article or post about economics. This session is for teachers who teach the stand alone Economics and Personal Finance course, as well as those who have economics integrated in in their curriculum, such as U.S. History. This session will explore fun and interactive ways for teachers to engage students in economics as we explore no cost resources that support teachers and meet the needs of our diverse student population.

Speakers

Chandler Jordan

Program Director, SC Economics

Chandler Jordan is the Program Director for SC Economics, where she facilitates workshops and supports K-12 teachers in economics and personal finance. Chandler spent multiple years in the classroom as a Government, Economics, and AP Macroeconomics teacher before transitioning to... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
504

High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Social Studies

Company Social Studies

10:45am EDT

World Languages - High School Level 1-4 Resource Planning

In this session, high school world language teachers will work in collaborative groups to plan and build unit specific resource banks to correspond with GCS World Language curriculum.

Speakers

Jason Bagley-Cooler

Lead Teacher, Greenville County Schools

Francys Mesa

Andrea Fowler

Tuesday July 18, 2023 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
508

High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), World Languages

Company World Languages

12:00pm EDT

Harnessing the Power of Disciplinary Literacy

Teachers will learn how to merge and connect reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking in lesson plans to expand rigor and understanding. This session is for all content areas.

Speakers

Ingrid Huggins

Academic Specialist Disciplinary Literacy, Greenville County Schools

Tuesday July 18, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
519

Company English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

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

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

All Instructional Audiences, Social Studies | Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), Social Studies | High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), Social Studies

Company Social Studies

1:45pm EDT

What IS a PLC, anyway?

In becoming a nearly ubiquitous term in education, have we lost some clarity about what it means to PLC? What are the goals and characteristics of a successful PLC? How DO teams of educators effectively assemble to generate solutions and strategies for the challenges we all face?

Speakers