Author: Laurie Boyer

D.I.Y. – Digital Inspiration by YOU! Hundreds of St. Lucie Public Schools Educators attended the virtual D.I.Y. tech conference on Saturday, April 17th, hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning through Microsoft Teams.  The day started off with keynote speaker, Dr. Chris Dunning, who transformed an older high school into Pasco county’s first technical high school and assists schools nationwide with one-to-one laptop initiatives as a DELL consultant. Attendees enjoyed sessions presented on various ed-tech applications by St. Lucie Public Schools educators.  Over 16 breakout sessions provided instruction on applications such as Power Automate, Nearpod, Canvas, One Note, Flipgrid, … Read More

Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead! Hundreds of families stopped by the St. Lucie Public Schools District office Wednesday night to learn more about the MSAP Magnet School offerings during the second annual MSAP Magnet Schools Expo.  Families were greeted by teams from the two MSAP Magnet K-8 schools, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie and Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies.  Educators, STEAM Advocates, and Administrators shared the various STEAM offerings such as Project Lead the Way courses, Cambridge curriculum, Minecraft Education, LEGO Makerspaces, Instrumental Music, Dance, Musical Theater, Media Arts and so much more with families.  The Student Assignment Department … Read More

Do you currently use Canvas in your classroom?  Do you want to learn how to add interactivity to your modules to increase engagement?  If so, you can learn more with this online learning opportunity, Adding Interactivity to your Canvas Courses.  Sign up now in Frontline.  Contact Julia Hilburn at Julia.Hilburn@stlucieschools.org with any questions.

Our General Knowledge tutors have experience in both content and test-taking strategies. Sessions are offered throughout the year at convenient times. Online Registration in Eventbrite. Contact Sally VanDereedt in Talent Development for registration details.

The Office of Teaching and Learning would like to share some of the exciting Professional Development sessions taking place at Allapattah Flats K-8 this summer.  Make sure to reserve a seat by signing up in Frontline!

Do you need to pass one or more subtests of the General Knowledge Test? Beginning the week of April 1st, the Spring session of FREE General Knowledge Tutoring will begin.  Sign up today using the links below to register for a spot. Math Tutoring will be offered on Tuesdays at St. Lucie West Centennial High School from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.  Sign up for the Spring session at tinyurl.com/GKSpringMath  Password:GKTutoring Reading Tutoring will be offered on Thursdays at Dan McCarty Middle School from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.  Sign up for the Spring session at tinyurl.com/GKSpringRead   Password: GKTutoring Contact Laurie Boyer at Laurie.Boyer@stlucieschools.org with questions.

Are you a classroom teacher interested in learning about applications in Microsoft Office to utilize for classroom instruction? Would you like to become Microsoft Innovative Educator certified? Join Julia Hilburn and Laurie Boyer from the Talent Development Department for Technology Tuesdays for Teachers via Skype.  A brief orientation to Skype will take place on Thursday, September 27th and the learning sessions begin October 2nd. Log into Frontline to learn more details at mylearningplan.com

To help teachers prepare for the General Knowledge test, we are offering FREE GK tutoring beginning the week of 9/10.  Please use the links below to register for Fall 2018 General Knowledge Tutoring.  Please note, when registering for the tutoring session you are committing to attending ALL dates in that session.  All of the tutoring session dates are listed in the registration links.   You must enter the following password after clicking on an event link to register:  GKTutoring Math GK Tutoring Fall 2018 St. Lucie West Centennial H.S. 4:00 – 5:30 pm  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-knowledge-tutoring-math-fall-2018-st-lucie-west-centennial-hs-tickets-49226153751   Reading GK Tutoring Fall 2018 Dan McCarty Middle School 5:00 – 6:30 pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-knowledge-tutoring-reading-fall-2018-dan-mccarty-ms-tickets-49225734497   Please contact Laurie Boyer with any additional questions.

Are you currently a Biology teacher and interested in learning more about your new textbook?  Join us on Monday, June 18th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm for a training facilitated by Canvas.  Canvas is St. Lucie Public Schools learning management system which has replaced Infinity for the 2017-18 school year.  It connects all of the digital tools and resources into one simple place so you can venture digitally.  Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com

Calling all 10th, 11th and Government Teachers!  Would you like to learn more about utilizing your new Pearson Education textbook?  Join us for a summer training opportunity facilitated by Canvas trainers on Wednesday, June 20th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at Allapattah Flats K-8.  Canvas is St. Lucie Public Schools’ learning management system that connects all the digital tools and resources teachers use into one simple place.  Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com

Are you interested in growing instructional technology utilization in your classroom?  Would you like to create an online learning environment for your students?  If so, then join us as we venture digitally into Canvas, an online learning management system that connects all of the digital resources and tools teachers use into one simple place.  Training is on Tuesday, June 19th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Allapattah Flats K8.  Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com

The Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to offer a summer training on Fostering a Growth Mindset.  It will focus on how to help students believe they can succeed in the classroom.  It is being offered through Canvas online from 6/4 – 7/31.  Participants receive 20 hours in-service credits and it meets ESE recertification.  Register via Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com

Please click on the link below for the full flyer with complete details about each session which includes: course title, audience, capacity, location, presenters, date, and time. Seats available on first come, first serve basis! In-service points for ALL sessions! https://www.smore.com/hxk0n