At the Saginaw ISD Workshop, Brad Brunner, from the College Board, shared how districts could use the new reports on SAT Suite data to gauge college readiness, identify strengths and weaknesses, and strengthen academic programs. For more information on our professional development opportunities, please visit:
www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services
🎓📚 Exam season is on the horizon! Tune in to Education Matters as Dr. Erin Senkowski shares expert tips with WNEM TV5's Blake Keller on helping students build healthy study habits and manage stress. Watch now: https://youtu.be/-2hwuKMhtRE
Data is the foundation of any successful system. Saginaw ISD partnered with CollegeBoard to host an event exploring how data can be leveraged to improve educational outcomes based on 8-11 assessments. #DataDriven #SaginawISD
PreK-5 Educators: Saginaw ISD is hosting a professional learning development opportunity about Phonological Awareness on Friday, January 17th, at 9 am. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffFoev6JaSgRKQhbW8NDrLA5w7nzo3rdUGGrxtuH1C5HZM2w/viewform?usp=sf_link
SISD Instructional Services has exciting news to share! A second cohort of thinkSRSD writing will begin on January 16, 9:00am, at Central Campus. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0S-Qz65zifDW-PM8dWGIw81ZZPngjPPU9ffEEefI-ShGm_A/viewform?usp=sf_link
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: Join us for Session 2 of the Federal Grants & Program Series with MDE Consultant Wes Seeley on January 13, 2025, from 8:30-11:30 AM. Register now: bit.ly/4gEYY7P.
PreK-5 Educators: SISD is hosting a professional learning on Phonological Awareness on Friday, January 17th at 9:00am. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffFoev6JaSgRKQhbW8NDrLA5w7nzo3rdUGGrxtuH1C5HZM2w/viewform?usp=sf_link
Our instructional coaching team is excited to plan for an engaging phonological awareness professional development! Boost early literacy skills and fill your teacher toolbox! Sign up today: http://bit.ly/4iBLDOR
SISD's Executive Director of Instruction, Vic Bugni, had a great week collaborating with educators from around the state. As a part of his week, he spent two days with the Future of Learning Council working on the Innovation Framework. #LeadingForward #MichiganVirtual
It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Davie Store and Jenny Fee from Kent ISD this week to share with our leaders across Saginaw County the MiStudent Voice student, parent and educator perception surveys. Creating a space for student perception and voice in their educational experience is critical to their overall academic success and wellbeing. Thank you for sharing your time and research with our educational leaders! #SaginawISD
Cancellation Notice for Thursday, December 6, 2024: SISD Instructional Services Professional Learning, Target Tools for Educators, has been canceled due to inclement weather. This session will be rescheduled at a later date.
Calling all Secondary Educators - this PD is for you! Join us on Dec. 10. 9:00 am at Central Campus. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1nMMsbqch_MvkAhBDhjHuqE-BpwD5I1eJgOoY6VgZAC97wg/viewform?usp=sf_link
🌟 Building LEADers 🌟
Registration is NOW OPEN for the December 10th Principals LEAD Workshop! 📅
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
📍 Location: SISD Central Campus
Join Michelle Allen (#LeadResourcefully) and Chris Bolen, Director of Instruction, for a dynamic session filled with learning, collaboration, and reflection. Don't miss this opportunity to grow and connect!
📋 Secure your spot today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvWWBmQi-_Jt3MmIhtbwwoQWhLW7cwoTqBSQqG-_I5b0ng-A/viewform?usp=sf_link
#SaginawISD #LeadershipDevelopment #PrincipalsLEAD
Please check out our Instructional Services Q1 2024-2025 Newsletter to catch up on all that has been going on this fall! https://saginawisdmi.edurooms.com/engage/instructional-services/newsletters/instructional-services-q1-2024-2025 #Saginaw ISD # OurStory
Our Instructional Services Department is excited to share our new interview segment, "Miller Minutes," with Nurtion Supervisor Josh Miller! Josh sat down to Interview Saginaw ISD Implementation Facilitator Bobbie Wheatley to learn more about her work: https://youtu.be/MebfM5N09sM
Last Tuesday, the Program Director of Instructional Technology & STEM Integration, Mark Lyons, presented innovative ideas on how LEADers can utilize AI to county principals. Mark demonstrated how tools can improve workflow and communication. #SaginawISD #OurStory
It's a great day to be fishing in the “pond.” Today, Hartley welcomed the 4-year-old preschool class from Bridgeport as they learned all about aquatic animals! #OurStory
Our Instructional Services team hosted our first "Lunch and Learn" series yesterday for district leaders! This session focused on the recent legislation on dyslexia. #SaginawISD
Director of Instructional Services Christine Bolen appreciated the opportunity to talk with SISD Special Education Directors about the details of the new Dyslexia Law. General Education and Special Education will have a great deal of cooperative work in PA 146. #Saginaw ISD
November is homelessness awareness month.
Schools can provide support for school-aged children living in transition. Ask to speak with your school’s McKinney-Vento liaison to learn what support is available.
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