This asynchronous learning experience is designed for educators who are brand new to Canvas or have limited experience using the platform. Participants will work at their own pace through the Canvas Foundations Course, engaging in a structured, self-guided pathway that builds confidence through short, manageable steps and hands-on practice. Participants will explore essential Canvas features including navigation, course design, content creation, and basic grading concepts. The learning experience emphasizes clear, student-centered design, effective communication with families, accessibility, and thoughtful integration that supports strong instructional practices. While the course is self-paced, a facilitator will be available during the scheduled session time to answer questions and provide individualized support as needed, allowing participants to receive guidance while working through the content.
This Level 2 Canvas LMS session is designed for teachers ready to move beyond basic use and begin intentionally designing learning experiences in Canvas. With a focus on future planning, guided modeling, and structured work time, teachers will learn about organization, designing meaningful assignments, and developing formative Canvas quizzes to check for understanding. The session will also emphasize student perspective, course usability, and practical ways to use Canvas data to inform instruction.
This professional development session is designed for advanced Canvas users to provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Canvas to facilitate differentiated instruction. Participants will explore key goals, including the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, tracking student progress, and creating blended learning experiences using Mastery Paths. The session will offer tangible strategies and hands-on activities to ensure teachers can confidently integrate these tools into their instructional practices, ultimately enhancing student learning and engagement.
This session focuses on strengthening classroom engagement, ensuring all students are actively engaged in rigorous thinking. Through the lens of Participation and Think Ratio, participants will explore and practice high impact instructional strategies that deepen student responses and broaden participation. Participants will leave with practical tools and ready to use language they can immediately apply in their classrooms.
This interactive three‑hour professional learning session guides educators through the process of deeply internalizing essential standards to strengthen daily instruction and ensure clarity around student mastery. Participants will explore why internalization is a foundational practice in our district, how it supports collaborative planning, and the impact it has on instructional decision‑making.
This professional development session equips educators with practical, classroom‑ready strategies for supporting diverse learners through effective accommodations and modifications. Participants will deepen their understanding of the differences between the two, explore real examples across content areas, and learn how to implement supports that uphold student independence while ensuring access to grade‑level instruction. The session emphasizes collaboration between general education and special education staff, data-driven decision-making, and the creation of inclusive learning environments where all students can succeed.
This asynchronous learning experience is designed for educators who are brand new to Canvas or have limited experience using the platform. Participants will work at their own pace through the Canvas Foundations Course, engaging in a structured, self-guided pathway that builds confidence through short, manageable steps and hands-on practice. Participants will explore essential Canvas features including navigation, course design, content creation, and basic grading concepts. The learning experience emphasizes clear, student-centered design, effective communication with families, accessibility, and thoughtful integration that supports strong instructional practices. While the course is self-paced, a facilitator will be available during the scheduled session time to answer questions and provide individualized support as needed, allowing participants to receive guidance while working through the content.
This Level 2 Canvas LMS session is designed for teachers ready to move beyond basic use and begin intentionally designing learning experiences in Canvas. With a focus on future planning, guided modeling, and structured work time, teachers will learn about organization, designing meaningful assignments, and developing formative Canvas quizzes to check for understanding. The session will also emphasize student perspective, course usability, and practical ways to use Canvas data to inform instruction.
This professional development session is designed for advanced Canvas users to provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Canvas to facilitate differentiated instruction. Participants will explore key goals, including the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, tracking student progress, and creating blended learning experiences using Mastery Paths. The session will offer tangible strategies and hands-on activities to ensure teachers can confidently integrate these tools into their instructional practices, ultimately enhancing student learning and engagement.
This interactive professional learning session equips educators with the tools and processes needed to design clear learning targets, craft meaningful exit tickets, and develop collaborative exemplars that anchor instruction in shared expectations for student mastery. Participants will explore how these three components work together to create a coherent, student‑centered instructional cycle that supports clarity, feedback, and continuous improvement.
This session focuses on modeling as a high-leverage Bambrick reteach, where teachers create and deliver a clear, correct exemplar that demonstrates the exact thinking, steps, and output required for mastery. Participants script and rehearse targeted models that directly address the identified gap and make expert reasoning visible to students.
This professional development session equips educators with practical, classroom‑ready strategies for supporting diverse learners through effective accommodations and modifications. Participants will deepen their understanding of the differences between the two, explore real examples across content areas, and learn how to implement supports that uphold student independence while ensuring access to grade‑level instruction. The session emphasizes collaboration between general education and special education staff, data-driven decision-making, and the creation of inclusive learning environments where all students can succeed.
