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2024-25 Services Guide
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DEADLINE: BEDS Enrollment 1st Data Pull Due to L1 by 2:30
DEADLINE: BEDS Enrollment 1st data pull by grade, district of residence, and supplemental enrollments including FRPL 1st Data Pull for calculating preliminary State Aid allocations
State Reporting -
Virtual/ Online event
AI for the Interested
Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI for the Interested sessions. This 30-minute open agenda session is designed for educators who are curious about AI and want to explore its potential in the classroom. Bring your questions and join us for an engaging discussion where you can learn about AI tools, get practical tips, and discover how AI can enhance your teaching practices. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is the perfect opportunity to satisfy your curiosity and gain valuable insights. These sessions will take place on Mondays at 3:30, January-June.
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Virtual/ Online event
How do I introduce content with BrainPOP ?
BrainPOP offers curriculum-based animated movies, learning games, interactive quizzes, primary source activities, and a breadth of additional resources for students in grades 3+. Its topics span Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Engineering & Tech, Health, and Arts & Music. In this webinar, we will look into the breadth of activities including Make-a-Map, a concept mapping tool; Creative Coding, Make-A-Movie; incorporate gaming into instruction; and provide feedback on learning artifacts. Registrants will receive a Zoom invite prior to the session.
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Virtual/ Online event
How does EdPuzzle support elementary students' language skills?
Are you looking to engage your students with multimedia and Edpuzzle? Trying to engage ELLs in a group discussion? We will learn how to create engaging and effective video lessons. Get ready to experience Edpuzzle Live Mode, explore Edpuzzle Originals, experience 360 videos, discover the magic of the Edpuzzle screen recorder, and more! This powerful platform is a must-have for your EdTech toolkit, come find out how you can get the most out of Edpuzzle. Registrants will received a Zoom link prior to the session.
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Virtual/ Online event
Canva Creativity Corner -30 minutes!
Join us for the Canva Creativity Corner, a 30-minute open agenda session! This is your time to come up with any questions you have about using Canva. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an experienced user seeking advanced tips, this session is here to help. Our expert will provide guidance, share helpful tips, and answer your Canva-related questions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your design skills and unleash your creativity with Canva! These sessions will take place on Thursdays at 3:30, January-June.
Connection Information:
https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/99469061976?from=addon
Meeting ID: 994 6906 1976
Passcode: 187829LHRIC Instructional Technology -
Virtual/ Online event
How can IXL help with Individualized Instruction?
This session will explore how IXL can be a powerful tool for delivering individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of every student. We'll dive into IXL's adaptive learning platform, which personalizes skill practice based on each student's performance, allowing for targeted instruction in math, language arts, science, social studies, and more. You'll learn how to use IXL's real-time diagnostics to identify students' strengths and areas for growth, enabling you to create customized learning paths that ensure progress at each student's own pace. By the end of the session, you'll have practical strategies for leveraging IXL to enhance differentiation in your classroom, ensuring that every student can succeed. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.
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DEADLINE to Load Special Ed BEDS Day Snapshot
DEADLINE to Load Special Ed BEDS Day Snapshot data to populate VR 1-9 in the PD Data system. Data must be loaded to L0 by 2:30 PM.
State Reporting -
DEADLINE 1st Special Education Events Data 24-25 Submission
All School Districts must submit both VR11 and VR12 to report referral chains received between July 1 – Sept. 30
-Data due to L1 by 2:30 PM-For districts with identified noncompliance with SPP Indicator 11 (Child Find), L0 Historical Data must be updated for any student missing a Date of Meeting to Discuss Completed Evaluation and Event Outcome Code.
-For districts with identified noncompliance with SPP Indicator 12 (Early Childhood Transition), L0 Historical Data must be updated for any student missing a Full IEP Implementation Date.State Reporting -
Virtual/ Online event
Where do I start with BookCreator?
This product harnesses the creativity of teachers and students to accomplish exactly what it calls itself: to create books. Book creator's digital book-making platform includes various themes and templates, drawing, addition of media, and shareable options for collaboration across multiple creators. This 45- minute session is a walk-through of the product, features, and examples of how others are using the tool.
https://read.bookcreator.com/library/-McyEi14aZHDRbGXNEeM/book/eyQiSuuGQliKB-_a5RoI_g
Registrants receive a Zoom link prior to the session.
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Virtual/ Online event
Canva Creativity Corner
Join us for the Canva Creativity Corner, a 30-minute open agenda session! This is your time to come up with any questions you have about using Canva. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an experienced user seeking advanced tips, this session is here to help. Our expert will provide guidance, share helpful tips, and answer your Canva-related questions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your design skills and unleash your creativity with Canva! These sessions will take place on Thursdays at 3:30, January-June.
Connection Information:
https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/99469061976?from=addon
Meeting ID: 994 6906 1976
Passcode: 187829LHRIC Instructional Technology -
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
LHRIC Offices Closed
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Virtual/ Online event
AI for the Interested
Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI for the Interested sessions. This 30-minute open agenda session is designed for educators who are curious about AI and want to explore its potential in the classroom. Bring your questions and join us for an engaging discussion where you can learn about AI tools, get practical tips, and discover how AI can enhance your teaching practices. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is the perfect opportunity to satisfy your curiosity and gain valuable insights. These sessions will take place on Mondays at 3:30, January-June.
Connection Information:
https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/94062927018?from=addon
Meeting ID: 940 6292 7018
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DEADLINE: 2024-25 Data Certification of SPED Data Elements VR 1-6, 8 through PD Data System
DEADLINE: 2024-25 Data Certification of Special Education
Data Elements VR 1-6, 8 through PD Data System. (VR7 and VR9 do not need to be certified.)State Reporting -
450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528
Coding for Cowards: An Experience for the Interested Novice
This session is geared specifically for K-8 faculty who may not have a formal programming or computer science background but are open to exploring how the thinking involved in coding can help enhance thinking across all disciplines. By the end of this course, you will: -understand the importance of K-12 students being exposed to CS concepts/ computational thinking; -become comfortable with popular coding platforms and key coding terminology and concepts; -successfully complete increasingly challenging coding exercises using a variety of free and popular online coding platforms.
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Virtual/ Online event
IXL-How do I start?
IXL is a program that focuses on personalized learning for students. This session will cover a multitude of features and uses for anyone curious about or new to IXL. By using continuous diagnostics or "Smart Score", students can track their own progress in core content areas (Mathematics and ELA)We'll explore ways to use the Real Time Center, displaying exactly what the students are working on at the moment and if they need assistance. We will also review the SmartScore (an algorithm-based assessment tool), and provide tips on what to look at as students practice. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.
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CIO Meeting
Webinar invite to be sent out.
State Reporting
