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Monday, July 17
 

8:15am EDT

Ugh! Not Poetry!
Do you dread having to teach poetry to students when you yourself hate it? I spent years of my career having to fake liking poetry when it came time to teach it. My students and I suffered through until I decided enough was enough. Learn how I overcame my aversion so you can, too.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Ritchie

Sara Ritchie

6th Grade ELA, Ralph Chandler Middle
I am in my 23rd year of teaching middle school and the current English department for RCMS. Most of my career has been spent teaching English, but I have also taught 6th grade social studies. I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have three great kids. This year, I was... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
513
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts |   General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts

9:30am EDT

Book Clubs in the Middle School Classroom
Book clubs are a great way to build a community of readers. This session is designed to help teachers establish book clubs in their classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Ritchie

Sara Ritchie

6th Grade ELA, Ralph Chandler Middle
I am in my 23rd year of teaching middle school and the current English department for RCMS. Most of my career has been spent teaching English, but I have also taught 6th grade social studies. I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have three great kids. This year, I was... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
513
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts |   General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts

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
AC

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

12:30pm 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
AC

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

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
avatar for Whitnee Grant

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 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
513
  Elementary Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 5), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies |   Specialized Teachers (ESOL/SPED/GT/Interventionists), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies |   Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), English/Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

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
KR

Monday July 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
513
  High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts
 
Tuesday, July 18
 

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
LW

Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
513
  High School Teachers (Grades 9 - 12), English/Language Arts

12:30pm EDT

myView Literacy Reading Unit 1 Overview -First Grade
**This session is for First Grade teachers using the myView Literacy curriculum resource.** Find out the new updates to the grade level landing pages, such as learning targets, new standards, and expectations for student learning outcomes in unit 1.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Hydrick

Stephanie Hydrick

Title I ELA Academic Specialist - Elementary, Greenville County Schools
CW

Tuesday July 18, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
513
  Elementary Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 5), English/Language Arts |   Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), English/Language Arts

1:45pm EDT

myView Literacy Reading Unit 1 Overview - Second Grade
**This session is for Second Grade teachers using the myView Literacy curriculum resource.** Find out the new updates to the grade level landing pages, such as learning targets, new standards, and expectations for student learning outcomes in unit 1.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Hydrick

Stephanie Hydrick

Title I ELA Academic Specialist - Elementary, Greenville County Schools
CW

Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
513
  Elementary Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 5), English/Language Arts |   Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), English/Language Arts
 
Wednesday, July 19
 

8:15am EDT

Staff Backpack Notifications
We will review the Notification functions in Staff Backpack for communication between the School/District and Student/Parents. This is for anyone Teacher, Clerk or Admin who might need to know how to send out a Notification.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Bates-Willis

Shannon Bates-Willis

Applications Analyst, Greenville County School District

Wednesday July 19, 2023 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
513
  Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Non-Instructional School Support |   School Support (Counselors/Psychologists/SLPs/Media Specialists/Instructional Aides), Non-Instructional School Support

9:30am EDT

Incidents in Staff Backpack
Incidents - this is a review of Incidents in Staff Backpack. The in's and out's on what you need to know to navigate the world of Incidents.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Bates-Willis

Shannon Bates-Willis

Applications Analyst, Greenville County School District

Wednesday July 19, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
513
  Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Non-Instructional School Support |   School Support (Counselors/Psychologists/SLPs/Media Specialists/Instructional Aides), Non-Instructional School Support

10:45am EDT

Searchers, Filters, and Reports in Staff Backpack
This is a general review of Searches, Filtering, and Reports that are available for you in Staff Backpack. Any questions that you have are welcome!
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Bates-Willis

Shannon Bates-Willis

Applications Analyst, Greenville County School District

Wednesday July 19, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
513
  Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Non-Instructional School Support |   School Support (Counselors/Psychologists/SLPs/Media Specialists/Instructional Aides), Non-Instructional School Support

2:00pm EDT

Enrollments in Staff Backpack
Pre=registration at https://pd.greenville.k12.sc.us/myPD.aspx?action=register&sessionid=188421 is required. We will review all types of Enrollments in Staff Backpack. We will review Enrollments for all schools, along with Fine Arts, and Career Centers.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Bates-Willis

Shannon Bates-Willis

Applications Analyst, Greenville County School District

Wednesday July 19, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
513
  Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Non-Instructional School Support |   Secretaries/Clerks/Bookkeepers, Non-Instructional School Support
 
Thursday, July 20
 

8:15am EDT

Staff Backpack Notifications
We will review the Notification functions in Staff Backpack for communication between the School/District and Student/Parents. This is for anyone Teacher, Clerk or Admin who might need to know how to send out a Notification.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Bates-Willis

Shannon Bates-Willis

Applications Analyst, Greenville County School District

Thursday July 20, 2023 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
513
  Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Non-Instructional School Support |   School Support (Counselors/Psychologists/SLPs/Media Specialists/Instructional Aides), Non-Instructional School Support

9:30am EDT

Incidents in Staff Backpack
Incidents - this is a review of Incidents in Staff Backpack. The in's and out's on what you need to know to navigate the world of Incidents.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Bates-Willis

Shannon Bates-Willis

Applications Analyst, Greenville County School District

Thursday July 20, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
513
  Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Non-Instructional School Support |   School Support (Counselors/Psychologists/SLPs/Media Specialists/Instructional Aides), Non-Instructional School Support

10:45am EDT

Searchers, Filters, and Reports in Staff Backpack
This is a general review of Searches, Filtering, and Reports that are available for you in Staff Backpack. Any questions that you have are welcome!
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Bates-Willis

Shannon Bates-Willis

Applications Analyst, Greenville County School District

Thursday July 20, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
513
  Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Non-Instructional School Support |   School Support (Counselors/Psychologists/SLPs/Media Specialists/Instructional Aides), Non-Instructional School Support

2:00pm EDT

Enrollments in Staff Backpack
Pre=registration at https://pd.greenville.k12.sc.us/myPD.aspx?action=register&sessionid=188422 is required. We will review all types of Enrollments in Staff Backpack. We will review Enrollments for all schools, along with Fine Arts, and Career Centers.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Bates-Willis

Shannon Bates-Willis

Applications Analyst, Greenville County School District

Thursday July 20, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
513
  Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), Non-Instructional School Support |   Secretaries/Clerks/Bookkeepers, Non-Instructional School Support
 
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