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Take pride in and celebrate blended and personalized learning by joining us in person for PL Homecoming Week! Throughout the week we’ll take pride in our practice, run PL plays, and celebrate the start of a new year, together.
Note: Each day/workshop is designed to be sequential; however, you are not required to opt in to all three days in order to participate. Just join the daily activities that fit your needs!
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Day One: Parade
July 19th, 9:00- 12:00 PM Suggested Audience: Teachers at new or emerging PL schools, new teachers at existing PL schools, or new teachers at RBL schools Teachers + leaders will kick off PL Homecoming Week with a parade! The first float will help participants understand the why and what of personalized learning. As the parade passes by the grandstand, we'll highlight Dallas ISD's Blended and Personalized Learning coaching tools. Before throwing out the last piece of candy, participants will learn how to leverage blended learning as one of the first paths to personalization. |
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Day Two: Game Day July 20th 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Lunch will be from 11:30-12:15 PM Suggested Audience: Beginner and advanced PL teachers Sessions will be differentiated based on experience and you will have a chance to opt-in to sessions based on interest. Game Day will kick-off with a whole group pep rally you won't want to miss! During Game Day, participants will learn to run high leverage PL plays in sessions led by Dallas ISD blended and personalized teachers and leaders. |
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Day Three: Homecoming Dance
July 21st, 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM Lunch will be from 11:30-12:15 PM Suggested Audience: Beginner and advanced PL teachers Homecoming Dance [9:00 AM- 2:00 PM] Teachers will kick off the homecoming dance by attending sessions all about the learning management system (LMS) Schoology! Then, in grade-level clusters, teachers will explore and plan for what authentic assessment looks like in their grade level. Last Dance [2:00 PM- 3:00 PM] During the last dance, teachers will showcase their plan for taking back what they learned during Homecoming week to their classroom through an exhibition of learning. |
Necessary Information
Who: Teachers who are at PL Cohort schools, identified emerging PL schools, and Raising Blended Learners [RBL] schools
When: Tuesday, July 19th, Wednesday, July 20th, and Thursday July 21st. Times differ across days [see above].
Where: Robert T. Hill Middle School | 505 Easton Road, Dallas, TX
Why: Prepare teachers for teaching in a blended and personalized environment and to ensure he/she feels prepare to start the year with systems, procedures, and plans for the first six weeks of the 2022-2023 school year (all while learning in a blended and personalized way too!).
How: Register here.
- [Elementary] Botello, Chapel Hill, Cowart, Foster, Gonzalez, Highland Meadows, Jack Lowe Sr., Hall PLA, Rogers, PL Prep, Salazar, Thelma Richardson, Reinhardt, and Zaragoza.
- [Middle] Marsh, IGNITE, Hill, Gaston, and Tasby
- [High] Innovation, Design Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) and CityLab.
- [RBL] Solar Prep for Girls and Solar Prep for Boys
When: Tuesday, July 19th, Wednesday, July 20th, and Thursday July 21st. Times differ across days [see above].
Where: Robert T. Hill Middle School | 505 Easton Road, Dallas, TX
Why: Prepare teachers for teaching in a blended and personalized environment and to ensure he/she feels prepare to start the year with systems, procedures, and plans for the first six weeks of the 2022-2023 school year (all while learning in a blended and personalized way too!).
How: Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will I be able to earn CPE credit for attending?
Yes, we'll manually enter participants and award CPE credit via Cornerstone following the workshops.
What if I can only attend one day?
That's ok! When you register you'll have a chance to opt in to all or some of PL Homecoming Week.
Do I need to have any prior knowledge of or practice of blended or personalized learning to attend?
No, that is what day one of the PL Homecoming Week is designed to equip participants with.
What do I need to have with me when attending?
An open mind, excitement, a device, headphones, and a charged device.
Can I attend if I'm not teaching at a current PL or RBL campus?
At this time, we cannot accommodate teachers outside of these cohorts. We strongly suggest checking back in the fall for opportunities open to anyone across the district.
What if I still have more questions?
Reach out to Lily Ruble at lruble@dallasisd.org
Will I be able to earn CPE credit for attending?
Yes, we'll manually enter participants and award CPE credit via Cornerstone following the workshops.
What if I can only attend one day?
That's ok! When you register you'll have a chance to opt in to all or some of PL Homecoming Week.
Do I need to have any prior knowledge of or practice of blended or personalized learning to attend?
No, that is what day one of the PL Homecoming Week is designed to equip participants with.
What do I need to have with me when attending?
An open mind, excitement, a device, headphones, and a charged device.
Can I attend if I'm not teaching at a current PL or RBL campus?
At this time, we cannot accommodate teachers outside of these cohorts. We strongly suggest checking back in the fall for opportunities open to anyone across the district.
What if I still have more questions?
Reach out to Lily Ruble at lruble@dallasisd.org
Interested in helping out? We're Looking for PL Referees and Chaperones
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We're looking for blended and personalized learning experienced teachers to help out! If you're interested in helping lead a planning session for your grade level or sharing best practices during Game Day we'd love to hear from you.
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