Back to School - August 2024 Pre-Service Professional Learning
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Castleberry ISD's big rock priorities for professional learning for 2024-2025 include:
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Helping teachers and students internalize newly-adopted state science and technology application TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)
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Providing tools and a framework for teachers to assist students with improving grammar skills and refining writing abilities
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Implementing strong dual language supports to ensure student annual progress and growth
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Developing an understanding and utilization of coteaching to support learning for all students
Monday and Tuesday, July 29 and 30, 2024
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P.R.O. - Professional Readiness Onboarding (for new hires)
Time: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Irma Marsh Middle School cafeteria
Dress Code: Business casual/Business professional
Description: Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. Participants will learn important information about the district, technology and software platforms, instructional content, and personnel items.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Convocation and Campus PLC
Convocation
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Irma Marsh Middle School auditorium
Dress Code: Business professional/Business casual
Campus PLC
Time: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: assigned campus
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Campus PLC
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: assigned campus
Dress Code: Business casual
Friday, August 2, 2024
Campus PLC (morning) and Teacher Work Day (afternoon)
Campus PLC
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: assigned campus
Dress Code: Business casual
Teacher Work Day
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: assigned campus
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Meet the Teacher
Times/Locations:
9:00 am - 10:30 am CHS/Reach
9:30 am - 11:00 am IMMS
10:00 am - 11:30 am A.V. Cato Elementary, Castleberry Elementary, and Joy James Academy
Dress Code: Business casual/ Business professional
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Campus PLC (morning) and District Pep Rally (afternoon)
Campus PLC
Time: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: assigned campus
Dress Code: Jeans and CISD Spirit Shirt or approved pep rally attire
Community Meet & Greet
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: CHS Caferia
District Pep Rally
Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Location: CHS Competition Gym
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Campus PLC (morning) and Teacher Work Day (afternoon)
Campus PLC
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: assigned campus
Dress Code: Business casual
Teacher Work Day
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: assigned campus
Dress Code Descriptions
Business Professional
For men: pressed, collared, long-sleeve shirt with simple tie; suit or matching pants and jacket, dress shoes
For women: Skirt suit or pant suit in neutral color (black, navy, brown, gray) and closed-toe dress shoes
Business Casual
For men: Slacks and collared shirt (tie or jacket optional), closed-toe shoes
For women: Dress, slacks, or skirt; nice top or sweater, cardigans and scarves okay, dress shoes