MRVED Business

FitnessGram Webinar
The MRVED will be assisting in hosting a FitnessGram webinar for all Phy Ed teachers on Monday, May 9th from 3:15-4:00.  The purpose of the webinar is to dig deeper into the software and ask questions of the FitnessGram presenter.  If you need a refresher or just have a few questions, participate in the webinar on May 9th.  Contact Brandon before May 1st if you would like to participate and he will send you the webinar information.

Summer Professional Development
Due to decreasing participation numbers the last few summers, the MRVED will not be offering any summer professional development opportunities.  If you are in need of a relicensure area, contact Brandon and he can provide some assistance in finding other opportunities.

Upcoming Meetings
April 13, 2016  Community Ed
April 20, 2016  MRVED Board (7:00 p.m.)
April 22, 2016  Title III Teachers
April 27, 2016  Superintendents' Council

MRVED Business

FitnessGram Webinar
The MRVED will be assisting in hosting a FitnessGram webinar for all Phy Ed teachers on Monday, May 9th from 3:15-4:00.  The purpose of the webinar is to dig deeper into the software and ask questions of the FitnessGram presenter.  If you need a refresher or just have a few questions, participate in the webinar on May 9th.  Contact Brandon before May 1st if you would like to participate and he will send you the webinar information.

Upcoming Meetings
April 13, 2016  Community Ed
April 20, 2016  MRVED Board (7:00 p.m.)
April 22, 2016  Title III Teachers
April 27, 2016  Superintendents' Council

May 16, 2016  Principals' Council & TAC (11:30 a.m. start)
May 25, 2016  Superintendents' Council

Free Science Professional Development

KnowAtom
KnowAtom has tons of great resources for Science teachers.  They have everything from Evaluating your Science Curriculum for the Next Gen Standards to Understanding your Team Teaching Culture.  They also offer a variety of free webinars related to Science.  Check out this great resource today.

Also, don't forget about the Minnesota Math and Science Frameworks!

PBS Get Your Tech On

Let PBS help you Get Your Tech On this school year with a power-packed mix of free tools, support, and professional development to help you navigate the digital age of learning!

Visit the Get Your Tech On collection to access tech-themed lesson plans, games, and videos, sign up for PD webinars, and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win prizes for you and your classroom. HINT: The more resources you explore, the more chances you have to win...

• A trip to Austin, Texas to attend the TCEA Conference
• One-on-one and group trainings with PBS edtech experts
• A fully "teched-out" classroom with Google Chromebooks for each student and a document camera

MDE Math Webinar

Mathematics Webinar for Teachers

Date: February 24, 2015

MDE, in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM), is offering webinars designed specifically for K-12 mathematics teachers. Typically the webinars are for K-6 and 6-12 grades; in this case, the same webinar is offered twice at 2:45-3:30 p.m. and 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Each webinar will include a brief update from MDE followed by a presentation by a Minnesota Math Teacher. The February 24 webinar is titled “Identity and Its Impact on Math Success” and will be presented by Nicole Bridge, Middle School Math Coordinator, Minneapolis Public Schools.

Presentation description:
“So often we hear people say things like "I am not a math person," or "I actually liked math in high school." How are these identities formed? How can we help to students to develop positive identity around learning and doing math? This session is meant to be a start to helping teachers think about their own identity around mathematics and the identities of their students. The goal is for participants to leave with a deeper understanding of how to examine their own instructional practices, and strategies to help their students create a positive math identity.” Nicole Bridge

View the MDE Calendar for more info and to register!

View Past Mathematics Webinars

For assistance with questions, email Terry Alvarado.