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Designing Assessment for Learning & Equity
Oct 29, 2020 3:00PM—5:30PM
This five-part series will cover effective assessment and equitable grading practices. Participants will also have the chance to design a unit around essential learning goals.
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Math Professional Learning Community
Oct 08, 2020 3:00PM—5:30PM
In this program, we will investigate strategies for engagement, creativity, critical thinking, and inclusivity. Come be a part of a (virtual) community of thoughtful math teachers and learners that will explore innovative ideas and captivating tasks to make math class matter to our students.
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Teaching and Assessing Writing in an Equitable, Responsive, and Student-Centered Classroom
Sep 25, 2020 9:00AM—11:30AM
This series is designed for 7th-12th grade humanities teachers, humanities department chairs, academic deans, and directors of 21st century learning. New teachers as well as mid-career and veteran teachers interested in reassessing their approach to teaching writing are welcome.
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Creating Remote, Hands-on Experiences for High School Science Students
Sep 22, 2020 9:00AM—11:00AM
Four science teachers with expertise in physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, and BlendEd teaching will lead participants in discussions about challenges and hopes with respect to teaching hands-on high school science remotely in the 2020-21 school year.
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Teaching Foundations: Northern California (CATDC Online)
Aug 04, 2020 10:00AM—Aug 07, 2020 2:00PM
The Teaching Foundations program is designed to support the growth and success of all teachers—particularly those in their early years at independent schools—by focusing on foundational areas of classroom teaching.
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Teaching Foundations: Southern California (CATDC Online)
Jul 28, 2020 9:00AM—Jul 31, 2020 12:00PM
The Teaching Foundations program is designed to support the growth and success of all teachers—particularly those in their early years at independent schools—by focusing on foundational areas of classroom teaching.
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Skill Up! End of Year Science Assessments (CATDC Online)
May 19, 2020 3:00PM—4:00PM
In this online session, we will take a closer look at our end of year science assessments in this unprecedented time.
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Performance-Based Assessment in a Virtual Learning Environment (CATDC Online)
May 11, 2020 2:30PM—4:00PM
This online workshop will support teachers who want to develop a performance-based assessment to use in a virtual learning environment.
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Adapting to a New Normal: Tips and Tools for Engaging and Supporting ALL Middle & High School Students with Online Learning (CATDC Online)
Apr 27, 2020 3:00PM—4:30PM
In this workshop, Dr. Sharon Saline, clinical psychologist and author, will help participants keep kids engaged and accountable with online learning. We will also explore the new role for parents in their child’s education and methods for teachers to collaborate with parents.
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Skill Up! Virtual Science (CATDC Online)
Apr 23, 2020 2:30PM—3:30PM
In this interactive online session for CATDC Member Schools, we will discuss the pros and cons of virtual labs, at home lab kits, and citizen science projects.
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Adapting to a New Normal: Tips and Tools for Engaging and Supporting ALL Elementary Students with Online Learning (CATDC Online)
Apr 22, 2020 3:00PM—4:30PM
In this workshop, Dr. Sharon Saline, clinical psychologist and author, will help participants set up successful learning periods, structure the school day and incorporate differentiated instruction into their new online classroom.
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Skill Up! Zoom (CATDC Online)
Apr 17, 2020 2:30PM—3:30PM
In this interactive online session for CATDC Member Schools, we will review Zoom features and check in on how using Zoom is impacting teaching and learning.
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Build a Better Advisory Program Through Backward Design
Mar 09, 2020 9:00AM—2:30PM
Laguna Blanca School
In this one-day intensive, you’ll use a backward design process to re-envision your existing advisory program or build a new one from scratch.
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Up for Debate! Building Debate Routines in STEM Classrooms
Jan 16, 2020 9:30AM—2:30PM
Mirman School
In this interactive day, you will experience ways to incorporate debate into everyday math and science lessons, from warm up routines to classroom activities to summative assessments.
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Project-Based Service Learning to Foster Academic Growth
Nov 12, 2019 9:00AM—3:00PM
Crane School
This workshop explores the methodology of service learning as a framework for embarking on youth-driven social action that is authentically embedded within classroom curriculum. Unit examples and curriculum resources will be shared, allowing participants to see this form of project-based learning in action.
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Designing Assessment for Learning & Equity
Oct 29, 2020 3:00PM—5:30PM
This five-part series will cover effective assessment and equitable grading practices. Participants will also have the chance to design a unit around essential learning goals.
View MoreMath Professional Learning Community
Oct 08, 2020 3:00PM—5:30PM
In this program, we will investigate strategies for engagement, creativity, critical thinking, and inclusivity. Come be a part of a (virtual) community of thoughtful math teachers and learners that will explore innovative ideas and captivating tasks to make math class matter to our students.
View MoreTeaching and Assessing Writing in an Equitable, Responsive, and Student-Centered Classroom
Sep 25, 2020 9:00AM—11:30AM
This series is designed for 7th-12th grade humanities teachers, humanities department chairs, academic deans, and directors of 21st century learning. New teachers as well as mid-career and veteran teachers interested in reassessing their approach to teaching writing are welcome.
View MoreCreating Remote, Hands-on Experiences for High School Science Students
Sep 22, 2020 9:00AM—11:00AM
Four science teachers with expertise in physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, and BlendEd teaching will lead participants in discussions about challenges and hopes with respect to teaching hands-on high school science remotely in the 2020-21 school year.
View MoreTeaching Foundations: Northern California (CATDC Online)
Aug 04, 2020 10:00AM—Aug 07, 2020 2:00PM
The Teaching Foundations program is designed to support the growth and success of all teachers—particularly those in their early years at independent schools—by focusing on foundational areas of classroom teaching.
View MoreTeaching Foundations: Southern California (CATDC Online)
Jul 28, 2020 9:00AM—Jul 31, 2020 12:00PM
The Teaching Foundations program is designed to support the growth and success of all teachers—particularly those in their early years at independent schools—by focusing on foundational areas of classroom teaching.
View MoreSkill Up! End of Year Science Assessments (CATDC Online)
May 19, 2020 3:00PM—4:00PM
In this online session, we will take a closer look at our end of year science assessments in this unprecedented time.
View MorePerformance-Based Assessment in a Virtual Learning Environment (CATDC Online)
May 11, 2020 2:30PM—4:00PM
This online workshop will support teachers who want to develop a performance-based assessment to use in a virtual learning environment.
View MoreAdapting to a New Normal: Tips and Tools for Engaging and Supporting ALL Middle & High School Students with Online Learning (CATDC Online)
Apr 27, 2020 3:00PM—4:30PM
In this workshop, Dr. Sharon Saline, clinical psychologist and author, will help participants keep kids engaged and accountable with online learning. We will also explore the new role for parents in their child’s education and methods for teachers to collaborate with parents.
View MoreSkill Up! Virtual Science (CATDC Online)
Apr 23, 2020 2:30PM—3:30PM
In this interactive online session for CATDC Member Schools, we will discuss the pros and cons of virtual labs, at home lab kits, and citizen science projects.
View MoreAdapting to a New Normal: Tips and Tools for Engaging and Supporting ALL Elementary Students with Online Learning (CATDC Online)
Apr 22, 2020 3:00PM—4:30PM
In this workshop, Dr. Sharon Saline, clinical psychologist and author, will help participants set up successful learning periods, structure the school day and incorporate differentiated instruction into their new online classroom.
View MoreSkill Up! Zoom (CATDC Online)
Apr 17, 2020 2:30PM—3:30PM
In this interactive online session for CATDC Member Schools, we will review Zoom features and check in on how using Zoom is impacting teaching and learning.
View MoreBuild a Better Advisory Program Through Backward Design
Mar 09, 2020 9:00AM—2:30PM
Laguna Blanca School
In this one-day intensive, you’ll use a backward design process to re-envision your existing advisory program or build a new one from scratch.
View MoreUp for Debate! Building Debate Routines in STEM Classrooms
Jan 16, 2020 9:30AM—2:30PM
Mirman School
In this interactive day, you will experience ways to incorporate debate into everyday math and science lessons, from warm up routines to classroom activities to summative assessments.
View MoreProject-Based Service Learning to Foster Academic Growth
Nov 12, 2019 9:00AM—3:00PM
Crane School
This workshop explores the methodology of service learning as a framework for embarking on youth-driven social action that is authentically embedded within classroom curriculum. Unit examples and curriculum resources will be shared, allowing participants to see this form of project-based learning in action.
View More