Dayton Independent School District

Staff Development Opportunities

Please read the schedule of Monday Reminders carefully so that you don't miss out on important/mandatory training. Please contact the C&I Office if you have any questions.

Here is another opportunity to obtain a master's degree or needed CPE hours. The School of Education at UHCL sends greetings and information on their programs. With summer just around the corner, they wanted to provide you with information about their summer course offerings from their graduate programs. Please click the links below for the multitude of professional development opportunities available to you. If you have any questions, please contact them at 281-283-3600 or visit their website at www.uhcl.edu/soe.
Maymester at UHCL
ADSU UHCL
Counseling Program at UHCL
Early Childhood Education Graduate Courses at UHCL
Instructional Technology Program at UHCL
Bilingual/ESL/Multicultural Education Program at UHCL

Effective September 1, 1999, Standard Certificates must be renewed every five years to remain valid. The renewal cycle is every five years at the end of the educator's birth month. Remember that teachers must complete 150 clock hours of continuing education every five years, counselors 200 clock hours, and master teachers 200 clock hours for example, as part of the renewal process. The Curriculum and Instruction Office is offering several opportunities in April and May to obtain these CPE hours. It is your responsibility to attend classes for CPE hours and maintain copies of certificates of attendance as proof for the 150 hours. Click here for the list of staff development opportunities. Contact Dorrie at the C&I Office to sign up. Everyone is welcome.

Stephen F. Austin Elementary is having a Cell Phone Fund Raiser. Anyone who has a cell phone that they no longer use, whether it works or not, please drop it off in the box in the reception area at SFA.

Colbert Elementary is having a Cell Phone Fund Raiser. Anyone who has a cell phone that they no longer use, whether it works or not, please drop it off in the box in the reception area at Colbert.

Mon. May 12 - End of year testing for Colbert Elementary students

Mon. May 12 - MANDT Recertification Training at the Woodrow Wilson Junior High Library from 8:30 - 3:30. Travis Young will be instructing for those who need recertification prior to August. You only need to attend one day.

Mon. May 12 - DEIC Meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Admin. Building Board Room.

Mon. May 12 - Stephen F. Austin Elementary "Spotlight on Texas" Program for 1st grade, Teams 1 and 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nottingham Auditorium.

Tues. May 13 - End of year testing for Colbert Elementary students

Tues. May 13 - "What Great Teachers Do Differently" featuring Todd Whitaker - two sessions: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Admin. Building Board Room. Each day will be a different topic.

Tues. May 13 - DISD Retirement Celebration at Wilson Junior High from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Tues. May 13 - Stephen F. Austin Elementary "Spotlight on Texas" Program for 1st grade, Teams 2 and 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nottingham Auditorium.

Wed. May 14 - Districtwide RtI "Bit Process" follow up meeting from 12:30 - 3:30 at the Admin. Building Board Room.

Wed. May 14 - "What Great Teachers Do Differently" featuring Todd Whitaker. Two sessions will be offered: 3:00 - 4:00 and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Dayton High School Library. Each day will be a different topic.

Thurs. May 15 - "What Great Teachers Do Differently" featuring Todd Whitaker - two sessions: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Admin Building Board Room. Each day will be a different topic.

Thurs. May 15 - Dayton High School Choir Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Nottingham Auditorium. This year's theme is The Beat Goes On, which will include music from the 1950s-1980s. Students will be dressing in attire appropriate to each era in music. It's going to be a really fun show! The students and Ms. Smesny created the choreography. They will wear costumes, etc., so it should be a fun night for all. Everyone is invited to attend. We are hoping for a larger audience this year!

Fri. May 16 - BE/ESL Teacher Meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Admin. Building Board Room.

Sat. May 17 - Dayton ISD Job Fair 2008 - Dayton ISD is seeking qualified teachers in all teaching fields for the 2008-2009 school year. Highly qualified applicants are invited to attend. The Job Fair will be held at Woodrow Wilson Junior High from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. or register online at www.daytonisd.net. For further information, contact Mr. Lynn Sturrock at 936-258-7126.

Mon. May 19 - Colbert Elementary students at Nottingham Auditorium for graduation practice.

Mon. May 19 - Using Analogies to Enhance Background Knowledge from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Admin. Building Board Room. This session is a repeat of the April 17 session back by popular demand.

Tues. May 20 - DISD School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Admin. Building Board Room.

Wed. May 21 - Links, Links, and More Links - Come discover some new links on the web and how to make links of your own in PowerPoint. This session is open to anyone. Richter Lab 30, 4:00-6:00 pm. Please e-mail Amy Ripkowski to sign up for this session. If you need more technology hours, or just want to improve your knowledge, this is a great opportunity.

Thurs. May 22 - Districtwide Special Ed Meeting at Woodrow Wilson Junior High Library from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Fri. May 23 - Colbert Elementary Pre-K graduation. Morning session will begin at 9:20 and afternoon session will begin at 1:20.

July 15 & 16 - SIOP Training presented by Maria Silver. SIOP training is mandatory for all secondary core teachers for the upcoming school year. More than likely it will be mandatory for elementary core teachers next year. This training was created for ELL students but is excellent for all learners. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office.

July 16 - Instructional Strategies presented by Karin Miller. This workshop contains wonderful instructional strategies to help narrow the gaps for economically disadvantaged students. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office.

July 17 - Literature Circles presented by Dr. Jessica Johnson. Literature Circles provide an opportunity for students to control their own learning, to share thoughts, concerns, and their understanding of the events of a novel at any grade level. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office.

July 28 & 29 - Project CRISS presented by Dr. Jessica Johnson. CRISS is an acronym for CReating Independent Student-owned Strategies. This 2-day workshop is filled with over 40 instructional strategies than can be used in differentiating instruction. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office.

July 31 - Using Children's Literature in the Classroom by Peggy Sharp. Dr. Jessica Johnson will be the presenter. Children's literature is a powerful tool for teachers to introduce, reinforce, or review academic concepts which is extremely useful and effective with ELL and struggling students. Learn what books can be used in ELAR, math, science and social studies classes. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office.

Thurs. Aug. 7 - Dayton ISD G/T Update - Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom with Pam DePinto. This session will be from 8:00 - 3:30 in the Woodrow Wilson Junior High Commons. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend this update session so that you will have your state-mandated 6-hour update prior to the start of the new school year. All G/T teachers who need their 6-hour update must attend. Pam DePinto will be teaching differentiation methods for G/T, regular, and struggling learner students, so everyone is welcome. Sign up with Dorrie at the C&I Office. We will send reminders later in the summer.

Wed. Aug. 13 - Book and Brain Parts 1 and 2 with Nancy Linden. This session is for all new teachers to the district, but anyone who has not been through the training is welcome to attend. Sign up with Dorrie at the C&I Office.


District Information Our Schools School Board Central Office Employment For Parents For Staff District Calendar DISD Home	Staff Development Opportunities Please read the schedule of Monday Reminders carefully so that you don't miss out on important/mandatory training. Please contact the C&I Office if you have any questions. Here is another opportunity to obtain a master's degree or needed CPE hours. The School of Education at UHCL sends greetings and information on their programs. With summer just around the corner, they wanted to provide you with information about their summer course offerings from their graduate programs. Please click the links below for the multitude of professional development opportunities available to you. If you have any questions, please contact them at 281-283-3600 or visit their website at www.uhcl.edu/soe. Maymester at UHCL ADSU UHCL Counseling Program at UHCL Early Childhood Education Graduate Courses at UHCL Instructional Technology Program at UHCL Bilingual/ESL/Multicultural Education Program at UHCL Effective September 1, 1999, Standard Certificates must be renewed every five years to remain valid. The renewal cycle is every five years at the end of the educator's birth month. Remember that teachers must complete 150 clock hours of continuing education every five years, counselors 200 clock hours, and master teachers 200 clock hours for example, as part of the renewal process. The Curriculum and Instruction Office is offering several opportunities in April and May to obtain these CPE hours. It is your responsibility to attend classes for CPE hours and maintain copies of certificates of attendance as proof for the 150 hours. Click here for the list of staff development opportunities. Contact Dorrie at the C&I Office to sign up. Everyone is welcome. Stephen F. Austin Elementary is having a Cell Phone Fund Raiser. Anyone who has a cell phone that they no longer use, whether it works or not, please drop it off in the box in the reception area at SFA. Colbert Elementary is having a Cell Phone Fund Raiser. Anyone who has a cell phone that they no longer use, whether it works or not, please drop it off in the box in the reception area at Colbert. Mon. May 12 - End of year testing for Colbert Elementary students Mon. May 12 - MANDT Recertification Training at the Woodrow Wilson Junior High Library from 8:30 - 3:30. Travis Young will be instructing for those who need recertification prior to August. You only need to attend one day. Mon. May 12 - DEIC Meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Admin. Building Board Room. Mon. May 12 - Stephen F. Austin Elementary "Spotlight on Texas" Program for 1st grade, Teams 1 and 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nottingham Auditorium. Tues. May 13 - End of year testing for Colbert Elementary students Tues. May 13 - "What Great Teachers Do Differently" featuring Todd Whitaker - two sessions: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Admin. Building Board Room. Each day will be a different topic. Tues. May 13 - DISD Retirement Celebration at Wilson Junior High from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Tues. May 13 - Stephen F. Austin Elementary "Spotlight on Texas" Program for 1st grade, Teams 2 and 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nottingham Auditorium. Wed. May 14 - Districtwide RtI "Bit Process" follow up meeting from 12:30 - 3:30 at the Admin. Building Board Room. Wed. May 14 - "What Great Teachers Do Differently" featuring Todd Whitaker. Two sessions will be offered: 3:00 - 4:00 and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Dayton High School Library. Each day will be a different topic. Thurs. May 15 - "What Great Teachers Do Differently" featuring Todd Whitaker - two sessions: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Admin Building Board Room. Each day will be a different topic. Thurs. May 15 - Dayton High School Choir Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Nottingham Auditorium. This year's theme is The Beat Goes On, which will include music from the 1950s-1980s. Students will be dressing in attire appropriate to each era in music. It's going to be a really fun show! The students and Ms. Smesny created the choreography. They will wear costumes, etc., so it should be a fun night for all. Everyone is invited to attend. We are hoping for a larger audience this year! Fri. May 16 - BE/ESL Teacher Meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Admin. Building Board Room. Sat. May 17 - Dayton ISD Job Fair 2008 - Dayton ISD is seeking qualified teachers in all teaching fields for the 2008-2009 school year. Highly qualified applicants are invited to attend. The Job Fair will be held at Woodrow Wilson Junior High from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. or register online at www.daytonisd.net. For further information, contact Mr. Lynn Sturrock at 936-258-7126. Mon. May 19 - Colbert Elementary students at Nottingham Auditorium for graduation practice. Mon. May 19 - Using Analogies to Enhance Background Knowledge from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Admin. Building Board Room. This session is a repeat of the April 17 session back by popular demand. Tues. May 20 - DISD School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Admin. Building Board Room. Wed. May 21 - Links, Links, and More Links - Come discover some new links on the web and how to make links of your own in PowerPoint. This session is open to anyone. Richter Lab 30, 4:00-6:00 pm. Please e-mail Amy Ripkowski to sign up for this session. If you need more technology hours, or just want to improve your knowledge, this is a great opportunity. Thurs. May 22 - Districtwide Special Ed Meeting at Woodrow Wilson Junior High Library from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Fri. May 23 - Colbert Elementary Pre-K graduation. Morning session will begin at 9:20 and afternoon session will begin at 1:20. July 15 & 16 - SIOP Training presented by Maria Silver. SIOP training is mandatory for all secondary core teachers for the upcoming school year. More than likely it will be mandatory for elementary core teachers next year. This training was created for ELL students but is excellent for all learners. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office. July 16 - Instructional Strategies presented by Karin Miller. This workshop contains wonderful instructional strategies to help narrow the gaps for economically disadvantaged students. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office. July 17 - Literature Circles presented by Dr. Jessica Johnson. Literature Circles provide an opportunity for students to control their own learning, to share thoughts, concerns, and their understanding of the events of a novel at any grade level. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office. July 28 & 29 - Project CRISS presented by Dr. Jessica Johnson. CRISS is an acronym for CReating Independent Student-owned Strategies. This 2-day workshop is filled with over 40 instructional strategies than can be used in differentiating instruction. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office. July 31 - Using Children's Literature in the Classroom by Peggy Sharp. Dr. Jessica Johnson will be the presenter. Children's literature is a powerful tool for teachers to introduce, reinforce, or review academic concepts which is extremely useful and effective with ELL and struggling students. Learn what books can be used in ELAR, math, science and social studies classes. This session will be offered at Cleveland ISD with location and time TBA. Registration deadline is May 15. Register with Dorrie at the C&I Office. Thurs. Aug. 7 - Dayton ISD G/T Update - Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom with Pam DePinto. This session will be from 8:00 - 3:30 in the Woodrow Wilson Junior High Commons. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend this update session so that you will have your state-mandated 6-hour update prior to the start of the new school year. All G/T teachers who need their 6-hour update must attend. Pam DePinto will be teaching differentiation methods for G/T, regular, and struggling learner students, so everyone is welcome. Sign up with Dorrie at the C&I Office. We will send reminders later in the summer. Wed. Aug. 13 - Book and Brain Parts 1 and 2 with Nancy Linden. This session is for all new teachers to the district, but anyone who has not been through the training is welcome to attend. Sign up with Dorrie at the C&I Office.
	Dayton ISD, 100 Cherry Creek Road, Dayton, TX 77535 Phone: 936.258.2667, Fax: 936.258.5616 Last Updated: May 12, 2008