Quarter 3!
The focus this quarter is SEL & Trauma-Informed Practices!​
As always please contact one of the leadership team members or Amanda to get 1:1 support for you and your school.  ​You are awesome! 💖 Your Leadership Team!

Course Credit registration is open here!

Course cost is reimbursable this semester due to to the vital role that the Champs are playing in a unique time. 💖​

⭐​Weekly Activities (Click on the week to expand)

Week 1 - January 11-15

Must Do!
Complete all:

Selfcare Ideas!

Headspace for Educators!
Everyday mindfulness for your classroom and YOU!  ​💖Amy
I am SUPER Type A! I have multiple planners, lists, etc. Bullet Journaling helps me be mindful of my time & lowers my stress level! (PS I LOVE this guys voice… its almost a meditation for crazy type A people!)
​💖Annaleah
Mood + Gratitude Tracker!
I’ve gotten into drawing & journaling recently. This has given me a boost - especially when I make it pretty! ​💖Nikki
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Get Active!
 I don't know about you, but I have had a really hard time with consistent physical activity since COVID. 
Just do it my friends! ​💖Amanda
                               FEATURED RESOURCE
                 from the Times of Crisis resource we shared last week!
Week 2 - January 18-22

Must Do!
📢ANNOUNCEMENT! - $99 fee for Champs Course Credit for Semester 2 will be reimbursed by the District! Due to the unique situation we are in and crucial role that the Champs are playing this year! 
Complete all:​
Week 3 - January 25-29

Must Do!
Complete all:​

May Do!
As requested by several...
​For a little more...
  • 30-min webinar with Catlin Tucker! Strategies on managing the concurrent classroom 
Week 4 - February 1-5 ​

Must Do!
Complete all:​
  • ​Sign up for a Learning Walk by February 12th  
  • Prepare to Turn-Key    *Turnkeys are due to be completed by March 5th*
    1. work with your admin to select options from TurnKey Materials below
    2. schedule a time to Turn-key!
  • Invite your +1 for the Flexible Learning Conference!
    1. Here is a blurb to share with your +1 on what the #FLC is... The Flexible Learning Conference is a mini-conference experience where practitioners from across the district join in for a series of short, focused learning experiences and group discussions that explore learning pathways based on their needs and interests and leave inspired and with practical ideas to share with their peers and put into practice.
    2.  Have them *Add it to their calendar*
  • Forward 1 teaching/content strategy to your staff - Focus this week on the Physically Distance Classroom!
FEATURED ​RESOURCES
1. Key Resources from the RTI Conference
​THANK YOU to your colleagues who attended for sharing! 💖​
2. Intentional Dialogue around COVID-19
An asset-based approach to speaking with peers and kids! 💖​
Week 5 - February 8-12

Must Do!
Complete all:​
Week 6 - February 15-19

Must Do!
Complete all:​
  • Attend Learning Walk (you can still sign up here too!) 
    • ​Asynchronous walk for this week - Elementary & Secondary
    • Synchronous walks this week - 2/17 @2:30, Elementary (there are more scheduled next week)
  • Schedule your Turn-Key    *Turnkeys are due to be completed by March 5th*
    1. Work with your admin to select Turn Key topic (Materials below)
    2. Choose the Level of Depth to fit your staff needs.
  • Sign-Up for the Flexible Learning Conference!
    1. Signup For the #FLC Here by Friday, 2/19 (and have your +1 sign up!)
    2. Visit the #FLC website to view the schedule & materials - It is a work in progress - Updates ongoing!
    3.  *Add it to your calendar*
  • Forward 1 teaching/content strategy to your staff - Share something you haven't from a previous week
Week 8 - February 22-26

Must Do!
Complete all:​

May Do!
As requested by several... Printable Copy of the Intentional Dialogue around COVID
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For a little more... Great Teaching by Design: From Intention to Implementation - 1-hour Webinar with Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Hattie and more! 
FEATURED RESOURCE
​Unrealized Potential
​Article by Doug Fisher
👉 WEEK 9 - March 1-5

Must Do!
Welcome to the final week of Quarter 3!
 
To those of you Champs that we will see this Friday at the Flexible Learning Conference, we can’t wait to see you! To those of you we will be missing, we hope that you have a spectacular Spring Break! We are all looking forward to some relaxation!
One thing before you head out… Please complete this quick survey to give us some details on the Q3 turnkeys.
 
Take care all!
Your Leadership Team!​

⭐​Turn-Key Materials

Trauma-Informed Practice + Self-care
A quick, basics look... (5-15 minutes)
Pause and reflect - Common Reactions to Trauma (​slide for presenting or printable version)
OR Build Awareness - Stress Spectrum (Online Interactive Version)
A collaborative, walk about  ... (15-30 minutes)
​​Small group Discussion - Trauma Informed Self-Care - The ABCs (slides for presenting, printable version)
​OR Grade-a-like/Content Area Discussion - Strategies for Designing Trauma-Informed Lessons (slides for presenting)
A deep dive... (30 minutes+ or recurring event)
Think, pair, share - Trauma Informed Self Care Self Assessment (Resource - focus on pg. 3-9)
SEL Instructional practices
A quick, basics look... (5-15 minutes)
 ​Pause and Reflect - Assessment of Social-Emotional Engagement Within Your School (slide for presenting/printing)

​A collaborative, walk about  ... (15-30 minutes)
Whole Staff Discussion - Check communication consistency across the school to empathize with student/family experience (slides for presenting)

​A deep dive... (30 minutes+ or recurring event)
Review SEL Teaching Practices + Small Group Discussion (Use this link, select Understanding SEL, go to graphic at bottom, center, click Teaching Practices to learn more)
Re-integration into school
A quick, basics look... (5-15 minutes)
​Whole Group Brainstorm - Generate a list of protocols or habits that your new to building students need (and returning to building students may need a refresher on) *This can be a sticky note on a poster activity to collect ideas!

​A collaborative, walk about  ... (15-30 minutes)
Small Group Discussion - Modeling Growth Mindset Language - Identifying alternatives to common phrases like “Good Job & Try your best” (slides for presenting)

​A deep dive... (30 minutes+ or recurring event)
Small group or PLC Discussion - Utilizing Conferences to support the whole human (for SEL support, habit building, and learning) - (Slides for Presenting, PDF version)
Balancing workload with blended learning
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​A quick, basics look... (5-15 minutes)
​Pause and Reflect -  Targeting use of location - choosing the best activities! (slide for presenting)

​A collaborative, walk about  ... (15-30 minutes)
Small Group Discussion - Consider Catlin Tucker's Questions from Chapter 3 of Balance with Blended Learning - Who is doing the work in your class? (slide for presenting)
A deep dive... (30 minutes+ or recurring event)
Shared Experience + Discussion - Listen to this podcast independently How to plan for activities that work for In person, remote, and hybrid instruction. In Small groups, explore microshifts in practice that can lighten the workload.

⭐​Events for your awareness...February!

Learning Walks      *Sign up here by February 12th*
Learning Walks are ready for you to sign up! Good stuff on the horizon! Remember that these are virtual style using pre-recorded video and collaborative discussion! We will offer both synchronous and asynchronous options for elementary and secondary. We are trying this with Champs first! We will take your feedback to improve prior to opening for the district. 
Turnkeys               *Turnkeys are due to be completed by March 5th*
Champs will be partnering with their Admins and leadership teams to select one or more of the options above to Turnkey to their staff. Time will be allotted during one or more staff meetings or early release. With your team, you can take what you school needs and cater it to the time allotted and the design of your meetings. You can feel free to ask for more support from the Champ Leadership Team. 

⭐​Save the Date - March 5th!

Flexible Learning Conference
We are partnering with our expert friends at Ed Elements for a 2 1/2 hour PL event! The date is set for March 5th from 9:00-11:30. Attendees will be the PL Champs + 1, so be thinking about who on your staff would most enjoy, dive into and benefit from a learning event!

The Flexible Learning Conference is a mini-conference experience where practitioners from across the district join in for a series of short, focused learning experiences and group discussions that explore learning pathways based on their needs and interests and leave inspired and with practical ideas to share with their peers and put into practice.
Sign Up for the Conference HERE!
Website available NOW! Check out the Agenda! 
  **Click here to add to your calendar**