Professional Development

This is the first activity in the New Faculty Onboarding process. New faculty will join the Instructional Deans to learn about the general expectations of CSI faculty and the overall CSI campus culture. New faculty will also participate in professional development relevant to beginning their first semester in any modality of CSI classroom: face-to-face, online, blended, or hybrid. Though this workshop will have separate learning tracks for new and returning faculty, one purposeful element is to promote a sense of community by bringing them together to develop professional campus relationships. Returning faculty will explore active learning in various modalities. 1 Credit. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Upon completion of this course, students will be able to … New Faculty Track 1. Explain general expectations for faculty. 2. Describe CSI’s various student populations and needs. 3. Summarize the essential components of CSI culture. 4. Continue building relationships across the campus community. 5. Create an aligned unit of instruction/learning (lesson or module, etc.). 6. Implement effective classroom management practices. 7. Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement. 8. Build one Canvas course including homepage, assignment, and page using design best practices. Returning Faculty Track 1. Continue building relationships across the campus community. 2. Explain the key components of active learning in various modalities. 3. Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Professional Development for Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program (NTEPP) Students

Professional Development for Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program (NTEPP) Students

Professional Development for Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program (NTEPP) mentors. Contact Tracey Meyerhoeffer for directions regarding access to the course. The assignment for this course will be to compose a one to two page reflection paper detailing the ways in which the course has influenced and improved their skills in mentoring.

Professional Development for Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program (NTEPP) mentors. Contact Tracey Meyerhoeffer for directions regarding access to the course. The assignment for this course will be to compose a one to two page reflection paper detailing the ways in which the course has influenced and improved their skills in mentoring.

This 2-credit course will guide teachers in effectively applying the revised content standards and translating them into the everyday reality of teaching. Through direct instruction, peer-sharing, and utilization of the Inquiry Cycle, teachers will learn to effectively develop and sequence standards-based units and lessons to maximize student learning.

Professional Development course for Jerome School District.

Professional Development course for Jerome School District.

Professional Development course for Jerome School District.

This professional development 3-credit course focuses on evaluating and improving educational programs to enhance student learning and outcomes. Participants will learn how to assess curriculum design, teaching methods, and student data to determine the effectiveness of a program. The course covers strategies for analyzing program strengths and weaknesses and making data-driven decisions for improvement. Educators will also explore ways to align programs with Idaho Core Teacher Standards and student needs, ensuring quality in instruction.

This course emphasizes the critical role of effective instructional supervision and evaluation in building a positive school culture. It provides an overview of Idaho's supervision and evaluation requirements, combining theory with practical exercises to develop participants' skills. Participants will become proficient in Idaho’s Framework for Teacher Evaluations and learn about evaluation techniques and Idaho’s legal requirements. As a result of active participation in this course, participants will: • Understand the Importance of Instructional Supervision and Evaluation: - Recognize the role of supervision and evaluation in fostering a positive school culture. • Master Idaho's Evaluation Framework: - Gain proficiency in Idaho’s Framework for Teaching, understanding its components and applications. • Develop Practical Supervision Skills: - Engage in interactive exercises to build practical skills in supervising and evaluating instruction. • Learn Evaluation Techniques: - Explore various evaluation methods and their purposes, including feedback for improvement, portfolio development, and personnel decisions. • Understand Legal Requirements: - Study Idaho laws, rules, and policies related to instructional supervision and evaluation. • Implement Effective Practices: - Identify and apply effective practices in supervision and evaluation to support instructional improvement and effective decision-making. • Enhance Leadership Capabilities: - Develop strategies for leading learning organizations, including mentoring, peer coaching, and evidence-based decision-making. • Build Assessment Literacy: - Develop a strong understanding of assessment principles and practices to effectively evaluate student learning and instructional effectiveness.

The College of Southern Idaho, in partnership with the Lee Pesky Learning Center, is a state-approved Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course provider. The content of this course meets the requirements for ICLC and has been updated to include Standards #1, #2, #3 and #4 covering the following areas of literacy instruction: phonological awareness phonics fluency comprehension vocabulary writing instruction & assessment. This online course is completely self-paced. This course is offered completely online for your convenience throughout the year by the Lee Pesky Learning Center. Register for the course by copying and pasting this link to the Lee Pesky Learning Center page. https://www.lplearningcenter.org/product/idaho-comprehensive-literacy/ After you’ve enrolled for the course through the Lee Pesky Learning Center, register for the professional development credits here. Cost for ICLC Course: $385 Cost for 4 CSI Professional Development Credits: $180

Professional Development for Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program (NTEPP) Students

This one-credit course will be based on attendance at the SJHN Conference and submission of a final project. Teachers must attend all keynote sessions and workshops related to implementing the new content standards. Following the conference, teachers will fully develop a standards-based lesson plan to include student learning objectives, instructional resources and strategies, and authentic assessment (formative or summative).

Cassia County School District Professional Development Course. Upon completion of this 1 credit course, students will be able to: 1. Become familiar with the characteristics, strengths, and needs of language learners and other students. 2. Identify specific details about learners in each educator's circle of influence, including students' assets and needs. 3. Create a plan to leverage individual student strengths and address the needs of individual students. 4. Identify classroom strategies to proactively and purposely develop student academic language in a content area. 5. Identify specific vocabulary words and definitions for instruction that are essential for instruction in a content area. 6. Make and execute a plan to use explicit vocabulary instruction in a live lesson in a classroom environment. 7. Explore methods and strategies used to allow or improve student interaction in the classroom. 8. Create or alter a lesson plan that increases opportunities for learners of any skill level to engage in meaningful interactions that increase understanding, expand vocabulary, and practice language in a non-threatening way. 9. Explore opportunities for adding visual comprehensible input to lesson design and instruction. 10. Identify different types of visual supports available in different contexts and for different purposes. 11. Identify opportunities for additional comprehensible input for one or more lessons.

Professional Development for Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program (NTEPP) Students

The College of Southern Idaho (CSI) and the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) have teamed up with the Danielson Group and TeachForward to create a remote learning module. As an Idaho Educator you can register on this page to earn 3 professional development credits. Copy and paste this link to access the Free Remote Learning Module. https://platform.teachforward.com/auth/#/branding/IDAHO You will be required to create an account to access the course content. Each of the six clusters have a Notecatcher Tool to guide thinking and learning and strategies to consider implementing. Once you have completed the clusters, you must submit 6 completed Notecatcher documents to Tracey Meyerhoeffer (tmeyerhoeffer@csi.edu) to pass and subsequently earn 3 Professional Development Credits. Professional development credits CANNOT be used to satisfy degree requirements and are not eligible for financial aid. No refunds will be awarded.

Chart your path to effective science teaching by delving into the Idaho Content Standards for Science. Gain a deep understanding of the strengths of the standards’ three-dimensional structure, master strategies for designing cohesive instruction aligned with these standards, and receive tailored support for implementing three-dimensional instruction in your unique classroom environment. This online course empowers you to elevate your teaching and ensure student success by fully integrating Idaho's science standards into your curriculum.

Chart your path to effective science teaching by delving into the Idaho Content Standards for Science. Gain a deep understanding of the strengths of the standards’ three-dimensional structure, master strategies for designing cohesive instruction aligned with these standards, and receive tailored support for implementing three-dimensional instruction in your unique classroom environment. This online course empowers you to elevate your teaching and ensure student success by fully integrating Idaho's science standards into your curriculum.

Chart your path to effective science teaching by delving into the Idaho Content Standards for Science. Gain a deep understanding of the strengths of the standards’ three-dimensional structure, master strategies for designing cohesive instruction aligned with these standards, and receive tailored support for implementing three-dimensional instruction in your unique classroom environment. This online course empowers you to elevate your teaching and ensure student success by fully integrating Idaho's science standards into your curriculum.

This professional development course focuses on evaluating and improving educational programs to enhance student learning and outcomes. Participants will learn how to assess curriculum design, teaching methods, and student data to determine the effectiveness of a program. The course covers strategies for analyzing program strengths and weaknesses and making data-driven decisions for improvement. Educators will also explore ways to align programs with Idaho Core Teacher Standards and student needs, ensuring quality in instruction. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to … 1. Participants will study and discuss how to improve instruction using the 8 components of SIOP in order to support multilingual learners and other students needing additional support. 2. Participants will write or augment lesson plans to incorporate SIOP components. 3. Participants will engage in meaningful live and virtual discussions in order to collaborate about instructional practices which will benefit students and increase comprehensibility and accessibility. 4. Participants will plan, record, and reflect on instructional opportunities which align with SIOP instruction and set goals for continuous improvement. 5. Participants will refer to group discussions, textbook materials, and additional resources in order to try new instructional strategies and differentiate instruction for diverse learners.

This training gives educators an in-depth understanding of the components of the SIOP® Model and strategies to implement it in their schools and classrooms. Educators gain practical skills to collaborate, share, and implement lesson plans that incorporate all eight components and thirty features of the SIOP® Model in order to teach content while developing students’ academic and social language. This offering blends 2 days of face-to-face training and 4 virtual sessions for a more flexible delivery requiring fewer days out of the classroom. This blended model provides the same content as the SIOP® Training for Teachers 3-day onsite workshop. Session Outcomes By the end of the session, participants will be able to: • Explain several factors that affect second language acquisition • Identify the components and features of the SIOP® Model • Observe and practice each of the eight components • Incorporate the SIOP® Model into lesson planning • Build a lesson using the SIOP® Model features and components

Professional Development for Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program (NTEPP) Students

This course is designed by Lee Pesky Learning Center, an Idaho based non-profit with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, and educators diagnose, understand, support, and remediate language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia. This 15-hour course meets the requirements for the Idaho Literacy Achievement and Accountability Act and teacher recertification. Register for the course by copying and pasting this link to the Lee Pesky Learning Center page. https://www.lplearningcenter.org/product/event-understanding-and-supporting-students-with-dyslexia/ After you’ve enrolled for the course through the Lee Pesky Learning Center, register for the professional development credits here. Cost for the Dyslexia Course: $150 Cost for 1 CSI Professional Development Credits: $45

Professional Development for Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program (NTEPP) Students

Cassia County School District Professional Development Course. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to … 1. Manage their classroom environment to promote student learning. 2. Understand and produce viable lesson plans and classroom expectations 3. Discuss classroom issues with other new and veteran teachers to collaboratively solve problems 4. Understand the importance of classroom management through mutual respect, efficacy, and consistency