|
|
Transformative Learning, Empowered Leadership
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Learning
Offerings
September - October
2025 - 2026
|
|
|
|
|
Hi! We're the Professional Learning Team.
We're thrilled to share GCC's Professional Learning Newsletter with you! Every other month, you'll find upcoming PD sessions, resources, and ideas to support you—no matter where you are in your career. We can't wait to learn and grow alongside you.
|
|
Nicole Duran Kimberly Smart Dr. Heather Gold Adrian Peer
|
|
|
|
Not seeing what your campus needs? Fill out a PD Session Request Form. Not sure where to start? Check out our PD Catalog below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Admin approval is required for daytime sessions but not for after-school sessions. Certificated staff will be paid the non-instructional rate for after school sessions. Teachers are required to secure a sub for their class.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Classified staff will be paid their hourly rate if they attend a session after school; admin approval required if exceeding 40 hours in a week or over 8 hours in a day.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Welcome to our Newsletter; we're happy you're here!
|
|
|
Check out the resources below.
|
|
|
|
|
Exciting News! Our Website is Live!
|
|
We're thrilled to share our website, designed to provide quick and easy access to everything you need for instructional support, professional development, and more! We've built this site with you in mind! It can be found on the GCC homepage under "More".
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interested in Leading Your Own Session?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
How to Navigate the Bookings Page
|
|
Eager to sign up but need help navigating the platform? Watch this video for essential tools and tips to set you up for success! Select the icon to watch a video on how to book.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Signing up for Professional Learning has never been easier! Simply find the session you're interested in and click "Register Here." Once you book, you'll receive an email confirmation and an automatic calendar update — no extra steps required!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profession Learning Catalog
|
|
Administrators - Interested in bringing PD to your site but not sure where to start? Explore our PD Catalog, featuring sessions across all disciplines. Be sure to check out the sessions marked with a ⭐, which align with our Instructional Action Framework. Complete the PD Session Request form to customize professional learning that fits your campus's needs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Learning During School Hours
|
|
Requires Administrative Approval to Participate. Teachers are required to secure subs for their class.
|
|
Building Thinking Classrooms in Math - One Week to Transform Your Teaching
Cohort 1 and 2
|
|
|
|
|
Jumpstart your journey to a Thinking Classroom! In just four days, you'll experience and master Peter Liljedahl's 14 powerful practices that turn students into engaged, independent thinkers in math classrooms. Hands-on, high-energy, and ready for you to use immediately.
*Please note there are two different cohorts - You must be present for all four days of one cohort.
Great for: TK-12 Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Admin
Dates:
COHORT 1: September 15th- September 18th
COHORT 2: October 20th-21st and November 19th, 20th
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Central Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
Science of Reading
Have struggling readers? Become certified in LETRS. (Cohort B and C)s
d
|
|
|
|
|
LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is a research-based professional learning series that equips educators with practical strategies grounded in the science of reading—covering phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
This is the first year of a comprehensive two year opportunity!
*Please note there are two different cohorts - You must be present for all four dates of one cohort.
To earn certification, participants must complete a 4-day in-person PD series and an online learning component.
Admin approval required.
Great for: Elementary Teachers, Intervention Teachers, RSP Teachers, Instructional Coaches
Dates:
Cohort B: September 9th, October 28th, December 16th, February 3rd.
Cohort C: September 10th, October 29th, December 17th, February 4th.
*Must sign up and be present for all four days.
Time: 8:30-3:30
Location: Central Office
|
|
|
|
|
Unlocking Literacy in CTE Classrooms
|
|
|
|
|
This session is designed for CTE teachers who want to strengthen student success by weaving literacy into their content areas. We'll explore practical strategies to build reading, writing, speaking, and technical vocabulary skills—without sacrificing hands-on, career-focused learning. Leave with ready-to-use tools that make literacy instruction seamless, relevant, and impactful for your students' futures.
Great for: CTE Teachers, Instructional Coaches for CTE Teachers
Date: September 22nd
Time: 8:30 - 11:30
Location: Central Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
Early Career Training Series - GLAD
|
|
|
|
|
This series is designed for teachers who are early in their career; whether you're an intern, in the Induction program, or simply early in your teaching career, this is the series for you! In this session, explore GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) strategies that promote academic language development, student collaboration, and equitable access. This training is ideal for supporting English learners as well as all students in diverse classroom settings.
Great for: Intern Teachers, Induction Teachers, Early Career Teachers
Date: October 9th
Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Location: Central Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Looking to lighten your clerical workload? Join us for this session to discover how A.I. tools can streamline tasks and more!
Great for: Clerical Staff
Date: October 8th
Time: 12:30 - 3:00
Location: Central Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Learning After School Hours
|
|
Certificated Staff - Paid Non-Instructional Rate/ No Admin Approval Needed
Classified Staff - Paid Hourly Rate/ Admin Approval Needed if Exceeding 40 Hours in a week or 8 hours in a day.
|
|
|
|
Interested in Leading Your Own Session?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SIPPS Implementation for Beginning Level
|
|
|
|
|
Looking to streamline your SIPPS implementation and boost student success in foundational skills? Join our quick and practical 'Tips and Tricks' session designed to help teachers like you maximize SIPPS effectiveness with easy-to-use strategies and classroom-tested solutions. Let's make teaching SIPPS smoother and more impactful together!
Great for: K-3rd Grade Teachers, Instructional Coaches
Date: September 18th
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Central Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discover how Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE) can transform your science classroom into a space where curiosity drives discovery. In this session, participants will explore strategies to design science lessons that spark inquiry, empower students to collaborate, and promote critical thinking. Walk away with practical tools and examples to help your students take ownership of their learning while deepening their understanding of core science concepts. Presenter: Adrian Peer
Great for: Science Teachers, Instructional Coaches
Date: October 15th
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Central Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Explore additional professional learning experiences offered by our community partners and external organizations.
|
|
Free ParentSquare Classes and Training
|
|
|
|
|
Looking to make the most of ParentSquare? Whether you're brand new or eager to explore advanced features, ParentSquare offers free, self-paced classes to help you streamline communication and connect more effectively with families. Learn at your own pace and unlock tools that make communication easier, clearer, and more impactful.
Great for: Teachers, Clerks, Admin, Any Staff Using ParentSquare
Complete at your own pace on your own time!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Check out our future offerings.
|
|
|
|
|
GLAD Training
Early Career Training - We're All Language Teachers
TK Learning Day
NGSS Training Series
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Learning Team
916-286-5129
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
