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Engaging Professional Development for and by Kennewick SD staff in the areas of instruction, SEL, special populations, technology integration, and assessment.

[KSD PD + @ksd_pd]

Stay tuned for more fascinating updates on @ksdschools professional development initiatives. Follow us!

[Kennewick Schools @ksdschools]

Don't forget to return your replacement school levy ballot by Feb. 8! Ballots must be postmarked by that date or placed in a secure ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Learn more: https://t.co/zLBngetGdm

[KSD PD + @ksd_pd]

@CallMeMoprah Do you teach in SPED? A song sung all the time by a student with Autism might object to you singing it because he views it as “his” song to sing. Not because he was trying to be rude. Perhaps you could suggest to sing it together. Your voice is lovely.

[KSD PD + @ksd_pd]

@msclaytonhms It gets better. Hang in there!

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

Since a lot of us are starting remotely in the fall, here's something you probably aren't hearing from enough people.

Don't learn all the tech tools.

Identify the essential processes you need to facilitate, and then find the fewest tools you can to fill those needs.

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

Teachers will be like, "Standards-based grading is too complicated."

Then their syllabus is like, "Quizzes are 10%, HW 20%, tests 50%, with up to 10 pts. extra credit, and one pass to forgive a late score but only on every other Tuesday if you turn it in with your left hand."

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

Zoom question: Is it possible to set up empty breakout rooms, then let participants choose which one they go to? I get how to assign participants, but I want to let participants go to the one they want based on topic. Possible?
@zoom_us

[Kennewick Schools @ksdschools]

We want to update you on our planning work for fall 2020. We are completing a facility assessment, and we have district teams working through @waOSPI's "Reopening Washington Schools 2020: District Planning Guide" and developing recommendations. Read more: https://t.co/KnWzFKyNq4

[KSD PD + @ksd_pd]

@gifted_guru @Samsung Our dog is named Frodo. Does that count? His brother is Pippin.

[KSD PD + @ksd_pd]

Over 55 PD events and 500+ registrations since March 23rd! #ksd #ksdlearns #ksdeducators #ksdpd #STEMeducation #STEM

[Kennewick Schools @ksdschools]

Schools around the state will turn on their stadium lights at 8:20 p.m. Friday to honor the class of 2020. We'll take part by turning on the Lampson Stadium lights for 20 minutes. This is not a live event to attend, but a way to recognize our senior student-athletes. #BeTheLight

[Dr. Scott Seaman @Scott_AWSP]

Class of 2020, we can continue to hope for a traditional grad ceremony, but in the meantime @AWSP_Principals and @J_Renaissance will make sure your school is planning w/ you a personal & incredible virtual graduation. More info coming soon! #createhope #sacreddiploma @AWSLeaders

[carolyn @carolynplease]

One of my schools has started playing a “Masked Singer” game using FlipGrid while we’re ~*distance learning*~. Teachers are posting masked videos and kids are making videos replying with who they think the teacher is. IT’S THE CUTEST THING IN THE WORLD. 😭

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

Can someone point me to a resource that offers tips and best practices for using videoconferencing tools with students? Thinking about guidelines for helping Ts avoid common problems, using the tools in the best way, etc. Specifically for educators, if possible?

[Padlet @padlet]

Folks,

More improvements over the last two days to keep Padlet fast and reliable. We've made a lot of progress. Compared to yesterday, we are 2x faster today. Compared to last week, 10x.

This is 100% of our focus right now. Thanks for bearing with us.

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

What systems are you using for keeping online learning organized? Are you on one single platform? How are you posting announcements, collecting assignments, etc.?

[Margie Pearse @pearse_margie]

Still sending MATH FAMILY PUZZLES out each morning! Help yourself!
#iteachmath #mtbos #elemmathchat
https://t.co/pObesbyDWy

[Mr. Pie the Math Guy @JeffPieros]

Big shout out to @SteveWyborney His number sense routines like Esti-Mysteries are perfect for keeping students engaged in math while they are at home. I recorded a routine on zoom to share with my intervention students.

https://t.co/2LzwiZikOF

#mtbos #elemmathchat

[Kennewick Schools @ksdschools]

A shout out to our early morning bus drivers getting a jump start on free meal assembly today! #iamksd

[Kennewick Schools @ksdschools]

"We're happy to help our families in the Tri-Cities community be able to have some comfort that there will be food for their families, and to know that we're in this together," said Sam Shick, Nutrition Services director. More: https://t.co/LdP6Bp6zA7