W elcome to the general professional development activities data base for Polk County Schools!This service allows you to view the master list of all professional development activities planned by specific schools, departments, etc., who have submitted those plans to HRD as of this date. Select the month you wish to view to see the specific details about activities for that month. Polk County School Board Employees only, may be able to register for the activity "on-line" when that option is marked "Yes-Click Here" in activity specifics. Otherwise, anyone can and should contact the Coordinator via email or by phone for activity registration information. Thank you for your interest in professional development in Polk County Schools! |
May 2012 A-TeamProfessional Learning for School Improvement
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Joyce K. McCollum | Phone: 863-326-5388 | Contact: joyce.mccollum@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/16/2011;5/22/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 5 Follow-up Points: 10 | Total Points: 15 | |
| Notes: This training is for Chain of Lakes Elementary teachers to implement scientific research-based strategies across all content areas to increase student achievement in all content areas. | ||
Alturas ElementaryWriting to Achieve
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Julie Sloan | Phone: 863-519-3917 | Contact: julie.sloan@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 2/14/2012;2/21/2012;3/21/2012;4/3/2012;4/10/2012;5/1/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 8 Follow-up Points: 8 | Total Points: 16 | |
| Notes: School Improvement: Eileen Castle: WRiting To Achieve | ||
Berkley Accelerated MiddleModel Classroom
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Jill Bolender | Phone: 863-984-2400 | Contact: jill.bolender@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/30/2011;11/30/2011;2/29/2012;3/30/2012;4/30/2012;5/31/2012;1/31/2012;10/31/2011 | ||
| Activity Points: 30 Follow-up Points: 30 | Total Points: 60 | |
| Notes: The goal of "Model Classroom" is to provide teachers with crucial skills and strategies to consistently maintain an effective and efficient clssroom environment. Teachers will be provided examples and tools to accomplish this goal. Monthly, teachers will be observed by administration as they exhibit the required elements of a model classroom. | ||
Bok AcademyInservice Activites at Bok 2011-12
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Debbie Hunt | Phone: 863/638-1010 | Contact: debbie.hunt@lwcharterschools.com |
| Dates: 9/1/2011;5/1/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 40 Follow-up Points: 80 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
Boswell ElementaryBoswell Appraisal-Assessment Training
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Michelle Johnson | Phone: 863-499-2990 | Contact: michelle.johnson@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/16/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: This is a District Wide reqired training for the new teacher evaluation system. Teachers will be using Moodle, an on-line training system, to view 4 hours and complet coursework. | ||
Boswell ElementaryBoswell Professional Growth for School Improvement
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Michelle Johnson | Phone: 863-499-2990 | Contact: michelle.johnson@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/7/2011;5/16/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 10 Follow-up Points: 20 | Total Points: 30 | |
| Notes: This training is for Boswell's staff members only. We will meet on various dates throughout the 2011-12 school year. | ||
Churchwell ElementaryPolk Writes
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: DeeDee Smith | Phone: 863-853-6011 | Contact: deedee.maxwell@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/16/2011;9/22/2011;10/20/2011;11/10/2011;12/15/2011;1/19/2012;2/23/2012;3/22/2012;5/10/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 2 Follow-up Points: 16 | Total Points: 18 | |
| Notes: Follow up was done during grade level meetings (PLCs). Teachers discussed student work samples and the implementation of Polk Writes. | ||
Churchwell ElementaryCommon Core
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: DeeDee Maxwell | Phone: 863-853-6011 | Contact: DeeDee.Maxwell@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/25/2011;1/11/2012;2/21/2012;4/25/2012;5/9/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 9 Follow-up Points: 6 | Total Points: 15 | |
| Notes: | ||
Churchwell ElementaryPD 360 Common Core
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Jennifer Dettling | Phone: 863-853-6011 | Contact: jennifer.dettling@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 2/28/2012;3/8/2012;3/20/2012;3/27/2012;4/5/2012;4/10/2012;5/3/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 1 Follow-up Points: 8 | Total Points: 9 | |
| Notes: | ||
Churchwell ElementaryTeaching with Poverty In Mind
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: DeeDee Smith/Taryn Hardee | Phone: 863-853-6011 | Contact: deedee.maxwell@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 11/30/2011;12/7/2011;1/25/2012;2/1/2012;2/15/2012;5/2/2012;5/9/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 5 Follow-up Points: 4 | Total Points: 9 | |
| Notes: This was an optional training to staff members. | ||
Churchwell Elementary120 Minute Reading Block
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: DeeDee Smith | Phone: 863-853-6011 | Contact: deedee.maxwell@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 5/17/2011;5/19/2011;5/26/2011;8/16/2011;9/5/2011;9/19/2011;10/3/2011;10/17/2011;11/7/2011;12/5/2011;1/9/2012;1/24/2012;2/6/2012;2/27/2012;3/5/2012;3/19/2012;4/2/2012;5/7/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 6 Follow-up Points: 36 | Total Points: 42 | |
| Notes: This was a year focus. We had initial sessions during the end of the 2010-2011 school year and at the beginning of the school year. A member of the leadership team met with grade levels during reading planning sessions to help them intergrate social studies/science into reading. Members of the leadership team also worked with grade levels during planning days to help them with this task. This training was on going through out the year. 4th and 5th grade teams wrote unit plans while the other grade levels only merged the two. | ||
East Area AdultAppraisal and Assessment Training
| Targeted group: Instructional and Administrative Employees | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Loretta Cameron | Phone: 863-965-5475 | Contact: loretta.cameron@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/19/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: This activity is only for East Area Adult School employees | ||
East Area AdultAppraisal and Assessment Training
| Targeted group: Instructional and Administrative Employees | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Loretta Cameron | Phone: 863-965-5475 | Contact: loretta.cameron@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/19/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: This activity is only for East Area Adult related employees. | ||
Elbert ElementaryBook Study Review: How Full is Your Bucket & Frameworks of Poverty
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Markeishia Smith | Phone: 863-291-5364 | Contact: markeishia.smith@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/22/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 10 Follow-up Points: 20 | Total Points: 30 | |
| Notes: | ||
Griffin ElementaryFountas and Pinnell Guided Reading
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Sheila Gregory | Phone: 863 853 6020 | Contact: sheila.gregory@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 5/2/2012;5/3/2012;5/7/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 7 Follow-up Points: 14 | Total Points: 21 | |
| Notes: | ||
Griffin ElementaryAppraisal/Assessment Training
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Sheila Gregory | Phone: 863 853 6020 | Contact: sheila.gregory@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/16/2011;1/2/2012;5/25/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
Griffin ElementaryPD 360
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Sheila Gregory | Phone: 863 853 6020 | Contact: sheila.gregory@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/12/2011;12/16/2011;5/10/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 5 Follow-up Points: 10 | Total Points: 15 | |
| Notes: | ||
Haines City Senior HighPD 360
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Ashley Ashley | Phone: 863.421.3281 | Contact: ashley.ashley@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/22/2011;5/11/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 30 Follow-up Points: 30 | Total Points: 60 | |
| Notes: Teachers can use PD 360 from August 2011-May 2012 to earn credit. | ||
Janie Howard Wilson ElementaryAcaletics Training 2011-2012
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: April Barnhardt | Phone: 863-678-4211 | Contact: april.barnhardt@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/1/2011;5/4/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 3 Follow-up Points: 6 | Total Points: 9 | |
| Notes: | ||
Kathleen MiddlePD 360
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: James Moore | Phone: 853-6040 | Contact: james.moore@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 6/11/2011;5/18/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 30 Follow-up Points: 30 | Total Points: 60 | |
| Notes: | ||
Kathleen MiddleLearning Focused Strategies- Kathleen Middle
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: James Moore | Phone: 853-6040 | Contact: james.moore@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 6/11/2011;5/18/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
Kingsford ElementaryAppraisal-Assessment training
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Erin Gonyea | Phone: 863-701-1054 | Contact: erin.gonyea@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/19/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
Lake Region Senior HighReading Across the Curriculum
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Renee Dart | Phone: 863-297-3099 ext.295 | Contact: renee.dart@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/16/2011;9/14/2011;11/9/2011;11/30/2011;1/2/2012;1/11/2012;2/8/2012;2/22/2012;3/21/2012;10/19/2011;5/2/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 16 Follow-up Points: 20 | Total Points: 36 | |
| Notes: | ||
Lewis ElementaryUsing Discovery and Fast Forword for Assessment and Data Analysis
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Dana Bakos | Phone: 863-285-1150 | Contact: dana.bakos@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/23/2011;5/25/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 4 Follow-up Points: 25 | Total Points: 29 | |
| Notes: | ||
Lewis ElementaryPBS 2012
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Dana Bakos | Phone: 863-285-1150 | Contact: dana.bakos@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/22/2011;5/25/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 3 Follow-up Points: 22 | Total Points: 25 | |
| Notes: | ||
Lewis ElementaryLFS-Summarizing 2012
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Dana Bakos | Phone: 863-285-1150 | Contact: dana.bakos@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 1/2/2012;5/25/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 3 Follow-up Points: 22 | Total Points: 25 | |
| Notes: | ||
Lewis ElementaryRtI
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Dana Bakos | Phone: 863-285-1150 | Contact: dana.bakos@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/6/2011;5/25/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 3 Follow-up Points: 22 | Total Points: 25 | |
| Notes: | ||
Lewis ElementaryCommon Core K-1
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Dana Bakos | Phone: 863-285-1150 | Contact: dana.bakos@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 5/10/2012;5/25/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 1 Follow-up Points: 9 | Total Points: 10 | |
| Notes: | ||
Lime Street ElementaryWrite Reflections
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Kathy McGahee | Phone: 863-413-2651 | Contact: cathy.mcgahee@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/7/2011;9/21/2011;10/5/2011;10/20/2011;11/9/2011;11/30/2011;1/11/2012;1/25/2012;2/8/2012;2/22/2012;2/27/2012;5/16/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 30 Follow-up Points: 40 | Total Points: 70 | |
| Notes: PD for PhilipO'Brien Elementary Staff Only!! | ||
Mark Wilcox CenterPreventing Prescription Drug Abuse in Adolescents
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Audrey Kelley-Fritz | Phone: 863-291-5355 | Contact: audrey.kelley@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/19/2011;5/1/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 3 Follow-up Points: 12 | Total Points: 15 | |
| Notes: | ||
McLaughlin MiddleAppraisal-Assessment Training
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Arlene Portwood | Phone: 678-4233 | Contact: arlene.portwood@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/17/2011;5/11/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
NE Roberts ElementaryGuided Reading
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Patricia Noble | Phone: 863-815-6633 | Contact: patricia.noble@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/17/2011;1/17/2012;5/7/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 8 Follow-up Points: 22 | Total Points: 30 | |
| Notes: | ||
NE Roberts ElementaryGuided Reading (Grades 3-5)
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Patricia Noble | Phone: 863-815-6633 | Contact: patricia.noble@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/14/2011;1/24/2012;5/14/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 8 Follow-up Points: 22 | Total Points: 30 | |
| Notes: | ||
Polk City Elementary"Success For All" Reading Training
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Michelle LaPointe | Phone: 863.965.6338 | Contact: michelle.lapointe@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/17/2011;5/23/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 10 Follow-up Points: 50 | Total Points: 60 | |
| Notes: | ||
Ridgeview ElementaryLove and Logic Training
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Beth R. Ricks | Phone: 863-419-3171 | Contact: beth.ricks@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/31/2011;10/26/2011;9/28/2011;11/16/2011;12/7/2011;1/25/2012;2/29/2012;3/28/2012;4/25/2012;5/23/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 10 Follow-up Points: 20 | Total Points: 30 | |
| Notes: | ||
Ridgeview ElementaryGlobal Fiesta
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Dr. Beth R. Ricks | Phone: 8634193171 | Contact: beth.ricks@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 5/7/2012;5/8/2012;5/9/2012;5/10/2012;5/11/2012;5/18/2012;5/14/2012;5/15/2012;5/16/2012;5/17/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 10 Follow-up Points: 20 | Total Points: 30 | |
| Notes: Preparation for this event takes much research and planning on the part of the teachers. This festival is held to embrace diversity in regards to customs, foods, and interests of other countries around the world. | ||
Scott Lake ElementaryInService Scott Lake
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Erik Thompson | Phone: 863-648-3520 | Contact: erik.thompson@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/15/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
Snively ElementaryThinking Maps
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Dr. JoAnn McKinney | Phone: 291-5325 | Contact: joann.mckinney@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/14/2011;10/12/2011;1/11/2012;5/28/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 6 Follow-up Points: 20 | Total Points: 26 | |
| Notes: | ||
Snively ElementarySnively Write Reflections
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Dr. JoAnn McKinney | Phone: 291-5325 | Contact: joann.mckinney@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/16/2011;10/11/2011;11/15/2011;12/6/2011;1/10/2012;2/14/2012;3/13/2012;4/10/2012;5/15/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 15 Follow-up Points: 30 | Total Points: 45 | |
| Notes: | ||
Snively ElementarySnively LFS training
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Deborah Stewart | Phone: 291-5325 | Contact: deborah.stewart01@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 10/6/2011;10/27/2011;11/4/2011;11/3/2011;11/17/2011;12/1/2011;12/8/2011;1/5/2012;1/26/2012;2/2/2012;2/23/2012;3/1/2012;3/15/2012;5/3/2012;5/24/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: This is for Snively teachers only. | ||
Southwest Area Office2011-12 Implementing Federal, State and District Laws, Rules, Policies, and Procedures
| Targeted group: Instructional Support Staff - School Based and District Level | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Lisa Martin | Phone: 863-648-3248 | Contact: Lisa.Martin@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/3/2011;8/30/2011;9/30/2011;10/31/2011;11/30/2011;1/31/2012;2/29/2012;3/30/2012;4/30/2012;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
Southwest ElementaryProfessional Learning for School Improvement
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Michelle Townley | Phone: 499-2830 | Contact: Michelle.Townley@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/15/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
Stephens ElementaryAppraisal / Assessment Training
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Chabre Timmons / April Sumner | Phone: 863-534-7455 | Contact: chabre.timmons@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/19/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: Will be implemented through out the school year to different staff groups when the modules become avaliable. | ||
West Area Adult SchoolAppraisal and Assessment Training
| Targeted group: Instructional and Administrative Employees | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Loretta Cameron | Phone: 863.499.2835 | Contact: loretta.cameron@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/19/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 60 Follow-up Points: 60 | Total Points: 120 | |
| Notes: | ||
West Area Adult SchoolPD360
| Targeted group: Instructional and Administrative Employees | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Pamela Ziegenfuss | Phone: 863.499.2835 | Contact: pamela.ziegenfuss@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/19/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 30 Follow-up Points: 30 | Total Points: 60 | |
| Notes: | ||
West Area Adult SchoolOn-line Training for Adult Educators
| Targeted group: Instructional and Administrative Employees | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Pamela Ziegenfuss | Phone: 863.499.2835 | Contact: pamela.ziegenfuss@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 9/19/2011;5/31/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 5 Follow-up Points: 25 | Total Points: 30 | |
| Notes: | ||
West Area Adult SchoolAdult Career Pathways Training
| Targeted group: Instructional and Administrative Employees | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: Kara Trees | Phone: 863.499.2835 | Contact: kara.trees@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 1/30/2012;2/6/2012;2/27/2012;3/5/2012;4/2/2012;5/7/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 18 Follow-up Points: 42 | Total Points: 60 | |
| Notes: This in-service is open to selected staff members (instructional and non-instructional) of East and West Area Adult Schools. | ||
Winter Haven Senior HighProfessional Learning Communities 2012
| Targeted group: Instructional Staff | Can I register online?No | |
| Contact: JerriLynn Bush | Phone: 863-291-5330 | Contact: jerrilynn.bush@polk-fl.net |
| Dates: 8/30/2011;9/13/2011;9/20/2011;9/27/2011;10/4/2011;10/11/2011;10/18/2011;10/25/2011;11/1/2011;11/8/2011;11/15/2011;11/29/2011;12/6/2011;1/2/2012;1/10/2012;1/31/2012;2/7/2012;2/14/2012;2/28/2012;3/6/2012;3/20/2012;3/27/2012;4/24/2012;5/1/2012;5/8/2012;5/15/2012;5/22/2012 | ||
| Activity Points: 30 Follow-up Points: 30 | Total Points: 60 | |
| Notes: PLCs used to plan common lessons and assessments | ||