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Wednesday, March 26
 

8:10am MST

Bridging the Fractions Gap: What to Do When Students are Confused
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
You’ve seen them—fractions mistakes that students make over and over. However there truly are doable ways we can help!

Join us for deep discussions and practical approaches that you can use tomorrow with your students.

Presented by Valerie Selden, Associates for Educational Success
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

8:10am MST

FOSS -Assessment in Science for 3rd-5th grade teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session participants will locate and use FOSS Map and other assessment resources for assessing student learning. Teachers will increase their understanding of the FOSS assessment system and experience next-step strategies.

Speakers
avatar for Debbie Black

Debbie Black

K-5 STEM PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
K-6 STEM Professional Development Academic Trainer with the Tucson Unified School District and a Step-Up Teacher Leader with the CRR at the University of Arizona.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

8:10am MST

Grades 2-5: Using Literacy Tasks and Reading Fluency Resources to Support All Readers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Educators will learn about the i-Ready Literacy Progress Monitoring Tasks and the key foundational literacy skills that they cover. They will be introduced to the options for using the Progress Monitoring forms and learn how to administer and score these tasks to conduct systematic progress monitoring. Finally, they understand the process of entering student data from the Progress Monitoring tasks into i-Ready Connect and how to view the Literacy Tasks (Student) report.  Educators will also preview the Reading Fluency Passages available in the i-Ready Platform.
Grade band: 2-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

8:10am MST

Progress Monitoring for Teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
By the end of this session, participants will be able to apply best practices in progress monitoring to drive strong student outcomes.
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

8:10am MST

Required: Gr 2-3 Benchmark Phonics Initial Implementation
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
This 2.5-hour session is designed to examine the overall structure and design of foundational skills mini-lessons built upon Science of Reading research and aligns with the tenets of Structured Literacy.  Participants will explore explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic connections. During the session, participants will gain an understanding of the structure, components, lesson design, and assessments.  During the session, participants will develop a better understanding of lesson planning as well as process and reflect on how to incorporate this new learning with students.   In addition, the session will focus on assessment to monitor students.
Grade band: 2-3
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
PR

Pedro Robles Hil

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 1/2 day

8:10am MST

Required: Gr 4-5 Benchmark Phonics Initial Implementation
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
This 2.5 hour session is designed to examine the overall structure and design of foundational skills mini-lessons built upon Science of Reading research and aligns with the tenets of Structured Literacy.  Participants will explore explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic connections. During the session, participants will gain an understanding of the structure, components, lesson design, and assessments.  During the session, participants will develop a better understanding of lesson planning as well as process and reflect on how to incorporate this new learning with students.   In addition, the session will focus on assessment to monitor students.
Grade band: 4-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
PR

Pedro Robles Hil

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 1/2 day

8:10am MST

Sense Making Through Life Science with FOSS, 4th Grade
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session, you will learn how to use sensemaking strategies to help children learn about Life Sciences, practice tips and tricks, and learn how to navigate your resources. You will have the opportunity to become more familiar with and comfortable with the live organisms included in your lessons.​​​​
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Black

Debbie Black

K-5 STEM PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
K-6 STEM Professional Development Academic Trainer with the Tucson Unified School District and a Step-Up Teacher Leader with the CRR at the University of Arizona.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 1/2 day

9:35am MST

Bridging the Fractions Gap: What to Do When Students are Confused
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
You’ve seen them—fractions mistakes that students make over and over. However there truly are doable ways we can help!

Join us for deep discussions and practical approaches that you can use tomorrow with your students.

Presented by Valerie Selden, Associates for Educational Success
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

9:35am MST

FOSS -Assessment in Science for 3rd-5th grade teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session participants will locate and use FOSS Map and other assessment resources for assessing student learning. Teachers will increase their understanding of the FOSS assessment system and experience next-step strategies.

Speakers
avatar for Debbie Black

Debbie Black

K-5 STEM PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
K-6 STEM Professional Development Academic Trainer with the Tucson Unified School District and a Step-Up Teacher Leader with the CRR at the University of Arizona.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

9:35am MST

Grades 2-5: Using Literacy Tasks and Reading Fluency Resources to Support All Readers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Educators will learn about the i-Ready Literacy Progress Monitoring Tasks and the key foundational literacy skills that they cover. They will be introduced to the options for using the Progress Monitoring forms and learn how to administer and score these tasks to conduct systematic progress monitoring. Finally, they understand the process of entering student data from the Progress Monitoring tasks into i-Ready Connect and how to view the Literacy Tasks (Student) report.  Educators will also preview the Reading Fluency Passages available in the i-Ready Platform.
Grade band: 2-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

9:35am MST

mClass DIBELS 8/Lectura Goal Setting and Growth Outcomes for Teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
● Integrate guiding principles for goal setting into their current practice.
● Utilize mCLASS Goal Setting to establish custom student goals.
● Articulate how they will use mCLASS Growth Outcomes to inform their teaching.
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Bridging the Fractions Gap: What to Do When Students are Confused
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
You’ve seen them—fractions mistakes that students make over and over. However there truly are doable ways we can help!

Join us for deep discussions and practical approaches that you can use tomorrow with your students.

Presented by Valerie Selden, Associates for Educational Success
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

FOSS -Assessment in Science for 3rd-5th grade teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session participants will locate and use FOSS Map and other assessment resources for assessing student learning. Teachers will increase their understanding of the FOSS assessment system and experience next-step strategies.

Speakers
avatar for Debbie Black

Debbie Black

K-5 STEM PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
K-6 STEM Professional Development Academic Trainer with the Tucson Unified School District and a Step-Up Teacher Leader with the CRR at the University of Arizona.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Grades 2-5: Using Literacy Tasks and Reading Fluency Resources to Support All Readers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Educators will learn about the i-Ready Literacy Progress Monitoring Tasks and the key foundational literacy skills that they cover. They will be introduced to the options for using the Progress Monitoring forms and learn how to administer and score these tasks to conduct systematic progress monitoring. Finally, they understand the process of entering student data from the Progress Monitoring tasks into i-Ready Connect and how to view the Literacy Tasks (Student) report.  Educators will also preview the Reading Fluency Passages available in the i-Ready Platform.
Grade band: 2-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Mathematical Superheroes: Bring Shazam! into Your Classroom
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Some students have easily identifiable mathematical superpowers. They are quick at calculations and take over mathematical activities. Yet, each of our students can become a mathematical superhero with important problem-solving powers. This session will uncover, celebrate, and use our students’ mathematical superstrengths to create a classroom community of superhero learners.
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Progress Monitoring for Teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
By the end of this session, participants will be able to apply best practices in progress monitoring to drive strong student outcomes.
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Required: Gr 2-3 Benchmark Phonics Initial Implementation
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
This 2.5-hour session is designed to examine the overall structure and design of foundational skills mini-lessons built upon Science of Reading research and aligns with the tenets of Structured Literacy.  Participants will explore explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic connections. During the session, participants will gain an understanding of the structure, components, lesson design, and assessments.  During the session, participants will develop a better understanding of lesson planning as well as process and reflect on how to incorporate this new learning with students.   In addition, the session will focus on assessment to monitor students.
Grade band: 2-3
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
PR

Pedro Robles Hil

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 1/2 day

11:50am MST

Required: Gr 4-5 Benchmark Phonics Initial Implementation
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
This 2.5 hour session is designed to examine the overall structure and design of foundational skills mini-lessons built upon Science of Reading research and aligns with the tenets of Structured Literacy.  Participants will explore explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic connections. During the session, participants will gain an understanding of the structure, components, lesson design, and assessments.  During the session, participants will develop a better understanding of lesson planning as well as process and reflect on how to incorporate this new learning with students.   In addition, the session will focus on assessment to monitor students.
Grade band: 4-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
PR

Pedro Robles Hil

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 1/2 day

11:50am MST

Sense Making Through Life Science with FOSS, 4th Grade
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session, you will learn how to use sensemaking strategies to help children learn about Life Sciences, practice tips and tricks, and learn how to navigate your resources. You will have the opportunity to become more familiar with and comfortable with the live organisms included in your lessons.​​​​
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Black

Debbie Black

K-5 STEM PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
K-6 STEM Professional Development Academic Trainer with the Tucson Unified School District and a Step-Up Teacher Leader with the CRR at the University of Arizona.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 1/2 day

1:15pm MST

Bridging the Fractions Gap: What to Do When Students are Confused
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
You’ve seen them—fractions mistakes that students make over and over. However there truly are doable ways we can help!

Join us for deep discussions and practical approaches that you can use tomorrow with your students.

Presented by Valerie Selden, Associates for Educational Success
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

1:15pm MST

FOSS -Assessment in Science for 3rd-5th grade teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session participants will locate and use FOSS Map and other assessment resources for assessing student learning. Teachers will increase their understanding of the FOSS assessment system and experience next-step strategies.

Speakers
avatar for Debbie Black

Debbie Black

K-5 STEM PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
K-6 STEM Professional Development Academic Trainer with the Tucson Unified School District and a Step-Up Teacher Leader with the CRR at the University of Arizona.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

1:15pm MST

Grades 2-5: Using Literacy Tasks and Reading Fluency Resources to Support All Readers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Educators will learn about the i-Ready Literacy Progress Monitoring Tasks and the key foundational literacy skills that they cover. They will be introduced to the options for using the Progress Monitoring forms and learn how to administer and score these tasks to conduct systematic progress monitoring. Finally, they understand the process of entering student data from the Progress Monitoring tasks into i-Ready Connect and how to view the Literacy Tasks (Student) report.  Educators will also preview the Reading Fluency Passages available in the i-Ready Platform.
Grade band: 2-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

1:15pm MST

Mathematical Superheroes: Bring Shazam! into Your Classroom
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Some students have easily identifiable mathematical superpowers. They are quick at calculations and take over mathematical activities. Yet, each of our students can become a mathematical superhero with important problem-solving powers. This session will uncover, celebrate, and use our students’ mathematical superstrengths to create a classroom community of superhero learners.
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.

1:15pm MST

mClass DIBELS 8/Lectura Goal Setting and Growth Outcomes for Teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School
Feedback Survey
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
● Integrate guiding principles for goal setting into their current practice.
● Utilize mCLASS Goal Setting to establish custom student goals.
● Articulate how they will use mCLASS Growth Outcomes to inform their teaching.
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Miller Elementary School 6951 S Camino De La Tierra, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  Miller Elementary, 75 min.
 
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