FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, November 3, 2014  

CONTACT: Daisy Gonzalez-Diego
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-2060

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS TO HOST ‘PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY’
FOR TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS

WHO: 

All Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers and administrators

WHAT:

First of two-day Professional Development Days for 8,400 teachers and administrators –  on various topics including, research-based instructional strategies, digital content, as well as schools sharing best practices with colleagues across the District.

WHEN:

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHY:

These professional development days are dedicated to providing support for teachers and administrators in order to enhance instructional practices that support Florida Standards and the unique and innovative programs offered in M-DCPS. Teachers are encouraged to share their experiences on social media using the hash tag:                                           #professionallearningday
WHERE:

Department/Division

Grade Level

Session Title and Description

Location

English Language Arts

3-5

Unpacking the ELA Florida Writing Standards (2-Day Session-11/3 & 11/4)

Palm Lakes Elementary

English Language Arts

K-5

iREADY: Getting Started Grades K-5

T. Jefferson & Mia Springs Middles

English Language Arts

Sec

Language Arts Florida Standards in Writing for Released Schools –Part II

West Miami Middle

English Language Arts

Sec

i-Ready Getting Started Overview

T. Jefferson & Miami Springs Middles

Mathematics

K-5

iReady: Getting Started Grades K-5

Bob Graham Education Center

Mathematics

6-8

iReady: Getting Started Grades 6-8

Country Club & Hialeah Middle Schools

Mathematics

9-12

Algebra Nation MAFS

Barbara Goleman Senior

Science

9-12

Physical Science Content and Pacing Q2-Q3

Miami Senior

Science

9-12

Chemistry Content and Pacing 1

Miami Senior

Science

K & 1

Science Content and Pacing

West Miami Middle

 

Social Science

 

6-12

Develop Your Clinical Eye and Improve Your Department

West Miami Middle

Social Science

7

Civics Best Practices

West Miami Middle

Social Science

11

U.S. History Best Practices

West Miami Middle
CONTACT:

If interested in visiting one of these schools, please contact the Office of Public Relations at 305-995-2060.

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