Prepares experienced AVID teachers/coordinators and / or experienced site team members to implement Focused Note-taking in their classrooms.

This is the Basic training. You must register separately for the half day Restraint training. The Pro-ACT program was designed to provide professionals with the opportunity to develop necessary understanding and skills to avoid or reduce the need for restraint.  Pro-ACT principles focus on maintaining the safety and dignity of the student, while keeping staff safe. The ultimate goal is to help students learn alternative methods for meeting their needs and developing internal self-control. The 'Basic' training is two full days. The half day 'Restraint' training is only available after observed classroom implementation of the principles and strategies taught in the first two days.   

Bring your own device to join us in hands-on exploration of a variety of technology tools to support student engagement and enhance instruction in your classroom. The RIMS CTAP Summer Roadshow consists of three mini-conferences located at sites across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. These 2-day workshops feature a variety of hands-on sessions for beginning and intermediate proficiency technology using educators. Sessions offered include: Free Electronic Learning Resources Exploring and Creating Voyages with Google Earth™ Writing 2.0: Blogs and Wikis Screencasting Google™ Tools Google™ Docs Microsoft PowerPoint® Bells and Whistles iPads for Education

Come and join us for a three-day Southern California STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Service-Learning Institute July 17-19, 2012.  The Institute is a great opportunity for teachers and educators throughout the regions of Southern California to gather and network. Topics will range from the integration of specific California Academics Content Standards in the STEM content areas to STEM Service-Learning project planning. Through interactive tours and hands-on activities attendees will be introduced to air quality issues, water conservation and green careers, along with conservation and alternative energy sources. Participants will gain knowledge on the elements of a high quality STEM Service-Learning project, recruitment and retention of the underrepresented youth and gender equity as these areas pertain to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Agencies, business partners and educators will guide attendees on various aspects of project management and design, building and sustaining school/community partnerships, and the evaluation assessment process. Teams consisting of two site representatives from districts throughout Southern California attending the Institute will receive classroom support materials, local follow-up training, and updates.    Its a pleasure to announced that will a full three day participation at the Southern California STEM Service-Learning Institute you will have the opportunity (for a nominal fee to UCR) to receive  quarter Units of credit.  3-Science, 2- Math & 1-over arching. 

Students must have the opportunity to learn what is required for high school graduation regardless of the size and setting of their high school experience whether it is an opportunity class, a juvenile court school, a special education setting, or small rural school. The subject matter verification process in mathematics is designed to support teachers in these settings to teach California Academic Content Standards with confidence and competence.  Level I will focus on the fundamental themes in Astronomy, Geodynamics, Earth Resources, Ecology, Genetics/Evolution, Molecular Biology/Biochemistry, Waves/Forces/Motion, Electricity/Magnetism, Heat Transfer/Thermodynamics, and the Structures and Properties of Matter. The Level I professional development will include these areas and present them in easy to understand language. This professional development will teach skills and concepts through hands-on, group activities, and directed instruction. The objective is for each teacher to leave with the belief that they have been given content and pedagogy that could be delivered to their students. This will help students pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) and graduate from California high schools with the content knowledge and skills to compete in the global economy. Attendance at all five sessions is required. 

This training will provide strategies and tools for providing ongoing coaching, monitoring and debriefing for AVID tutors.