Handouts from Summer Institute (2009)

Creating Accessible Curriculum Through the Use of Technology
(Presented by Meaghan Tracy)
Educators at all grade levels must meet the challenge of teaching diverse learners so that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Technology provides us with the appropriate tools to accommodate students with a wide range of abilities. In this session, participants explore ways to use available technology to create a curriculum that is easily accessible to all. Presentation Slides 1   Presentation Slides 2

Creating Partnerships with Fairfax County’s Diverse Families to Support Student Achievement
(Presented by Nancy Briggs)
Discover information about parent involvement and Fairfax County’s diverse families, explore the major components of effective home-school partnerships, and learn about the resources, services, programs, and support the Family and School Partnerships program offers to FCPS teachers. Presentation Slides

FCPS: A School System with Culture
(Presented by Ilene Teixeira and Mary Howlette)
Come to this session to learn about the students and families of Fairfax! The cultural diversity in our schools is the highlight of this session. You walk away with resource information and an awareness of the special students walking into your classroom the first day of school. Presentation Slides

Making the Most of Your School Library PreK-12
(Presented by Lisa Edwards and Terri Rihl)
School libraries today are very different than libraries of the past. Our libraries are dynamic bustling places full of a wide range of resources and services JUST FOR YOU! Need resources for you or for your students? Not sure what is available or how to access it? The school librarian can be your best friend helping you to find just what you need and make your life easier. Come find out that we have WAY more to offer you than just books. You’ll be glad you came. Presentation Slides   Handout

National Board Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
(Presented by Patty Dimetres)
National Board Certification is the highest credential a teacher can achieve. Find out what NBPTS is; how FCPS supports this program; and how new teachers can begin to incorporate the Five Core Propositions into their daily practice. Presentation Slides

Student Engagement in the Elementary Classroom
(Presented by Diane Kerr and Judy Heard)
Make your elementary classroom come alive with cooperative learning structures! Learn a few structures for creating a community of learners to get your year off to a great start. Presentation Slides  Handout   Handout

The Professional Learning Community of FCPS Teachers
Terri L. Breeden, Ed.D.  Presentation Slides

Apple Finance Workshop : Building a Better Budget
(Presented by Dawn Davis)
A budget is the most powerful tool available for establishing financial control. After identifying short-, mid-, and long-term goals, participants learn how to design realistic spending plansto live within their means and savings plans to reach their goals. Within that framework, we discuss different options available for getting out of debt, staying out of debt, and maintaining motivation.  Presentation Slides

Apple Finance Workshop 2: Ten Steps to Financial Success
(Presented by Jamie Gatchell)
Financial success is not always dependent on income; in fact, many people earning an impressive salary struggle to make ends meet because they haven’t followed the 10 basic steps discussed in this seminar. From developing a spending plan that works to setting goals to weighing insurance needs, this presentation covers the core concepts necessary to develop and maintain personal financial control. Presentation Slides  Handout

Apple Finance Workshop 3: Understanding Credit
(Presented by Kellie Frazier)
This workshop covers what lenders look for when approving credit, factors that impact your ability to qualify for credit, how credit is scored, and the impact money management has on your future credit standing. Learn how to take steps for obtaining credit and using it wisely. Presentation Slides