SMBSD New Educator Week 2026: Grid

Welcome to New Educator Week! We’re so glad you’re here!!!
August 3-7, 8:00-3:00!

Libbon Multipurpose Room	Libbon Tinkering Lab	Room B10	Room B11	Room B4	Room B5	Room B8	Room B9

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Welcome!

Welcome to SMBSD with Superintendent Dr. McDuffi...

Technology & District Programs 8:40am - 10:00am

Building Meaningful Community in the Classroom 10:15am - 11:45am

Lunch will be provided! 11:45am - 12:25pm

Closure for the Da...

Classroom Hardware & 21st Century Classroom 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Classroom Hardware & 21st Century Classroom 1:35pm - 2:35pm

Cultivating an Inclusive Culture in your Classroom 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Cultivating an Inclusive Culture in your Classroom 1:35pm - 2:35pm

Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists 1:35pm - 2:35pm

Introduction to Special Education and New Related Providers Acad... 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Psychologists and Speech & Language Pathologists Academy 1:35pm - 2:35pm

UDL in TK-2nd Grade 12:30pm - 2:35pm

Increasing Student Motivation through the Five Key Beliefs for G... 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Increasing Student Motivation through the Five Key Beliefs for G... 1:35pm - 2:35pm

Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom in grades 5th-8th 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom in grades 5th-8th 1:35pm - 2:35pm

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Libbon Multipurpose Room	Libbon Tinkering Lab	Room B10	Room B12	Room B13	Room B14	Room B3	Room B4	Room B5	Room B8	Room B9

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Welcome!

Literacy for All 8:20am - 9:00am

Lunch will be provided! 11:20am - 12:00pm

Closure 2:15pm - 3:00pm

UDL and AI: How do they fit together? 9:15am - 10:15am

UDL and AI: How do they fit together? 10:20am - 11:20am

Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI - 6t... 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI - 6t... 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Verbal De-escalation 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Verbal De-escalation 1:10pm - 2:10pm

SIRAS and Strengths-Based and Legally Compliant IEPs 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Pre-Referral and IEP Referral Process 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Physical Education: Introduction to SMBSD PE 9:15am - 11:20am

VAPA Specialists 101 - New VAPA teachers must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

VAPA Curriculum for VAPA Teachers 12:00pm - 2:10pm

3rd-5th ELA Curriculum - 3rd-5th grade teachers must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

K-2nd ELA Curriculum - K-2nd grade teachers must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher 1:10pm - 2:10pm

TK ELA Curriculum - TK Teachers must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

UFLI - K-2nd grade must attend once 12:00pm - 1:00pm

UFLI - K-2nd grade must attend once 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th 9:15am - 10:15am

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th 10:20am - 11:20am

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th 1:10pm - 2:10pm

StudySync 6th-8th ELA Curriculum - 6th & JH English teachers must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management 1:10pm - 2:10pm

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Libbon Multipurpose Room	Libbon Tinkering Lab	Room B12	Room B13	Room B14	Room B2	Room B3	Room B4	Room B5	Room B8	Room B9

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Welcome!

Introduction to the Bright Futures Project 8:20am - 9:00am

Lunch will be provided! 11:20am - 12:00pm

Closure 2:15pm - 3:00pm

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini 9:15am - 10:15am

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini 10:20am - 11:20am

STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot 12:00pm - 1:00pm

STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Differentiating Student Response 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Differentiating Student Response 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Trauma Informed Practices 12:00pm - 1:00pm

VAPA Specialists: Facilitating for All Learners 9:15am - 11:20am

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take 1:10pm - 2:10pm

iReady Math Curriculum for K-1 - must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

Twig Science for K-5th Grade teachers - must attend 12:00pm - 2:10pm

iReady Math Curriculum for 2nd-5th Grade - must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

Supporting English Language through Designated ELD 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Supporting English Language through Designated ELD 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Mid School Math - 6th grade and JH Math teachers - must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

TK Learning Foundations & PTKLF Report Card Assessment - TK Teachers must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Amplify Science Curriculum for JH Science Teachers - must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

Amplify Science Curriculum for 6th Grade Teachers - must attend 12:00pm - 2:10pm

Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI 9:15am - 10:15am

Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI 10:20am - 11:20am

Planning for Implementation 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Planning for Implementation 1:10pm - 2:10pm

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Libbon Multipurpose Room	Libbon Tinkering Lab	Room B10	Room B12	Room B14	Room B2	Room B3	Room B4	Room B5	Room B8	Room B9

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Welcome!

The importance of Social Emotional Learnin... 8:20am - 9:00am

Lunch will be provided! 11:20am - 12:00pm

Closure 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports 9:15am - 10:15am

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports 10:20am - 11:20am

Tech Slam: Explore a few SMBSD Tech Platforms 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tech Slam: Explore a few SMBSD Tech Platforms 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Collaborative Planning between General & Special Education Teach... 9:15am - 10:15am

Collaborative Planning between General & Special Education Teach... 10:20am - 11:20am

Case Management 101 for Ed Specialists 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Case Management 101 for Ed Specialists 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Designing Your Ideal Classroom: Grades TK-2nd 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Nurture the Power of Bilingualism and Biliteracy 10:20am - 11:20am

Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom that works in Grades 3r... 10:20am - 11:20am

Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning - UDL 9:15am - 10:15am

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning - UDL 10:20am - 11:20am

UDL in Action! 12:00pm - 1:00pm

UDL in Action! 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Second Step Curriculum - TK must attend 9:15am - 11:20am

Where do I start? Ellevation Basics 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Where do I start? Ellevation Basics 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors 9:15am - 10:15am

Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors 10:20am - 11:20am

Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom that Works in Grades 3-... 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN 9:15am - 10:15am

Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN 10:20am - 11:20am

Planning for Implementation 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Planning for Implementation 1:10pm - 2:10pm

SAVVAS - Social Studies Curriculum - K-5th grade teachers must a... 9:15am - 10:15am

Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers 10:20am - 11:20am

SAVVAS - Social Studies Curriculum - 6th grade & JH Social Studi... 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers 1:10pm - 2:10pm

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Libbon Multipurpose Room	Libbon Tinkering Lab	Room B10	Room B12	Room B14	Room B2	Room B3	Room B4	Room B5	Room B8	Room B9

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Welcome!

Positive Relationships and Classroom Environment 8:20am - 10:15pm

SMEEA - your teacher union representatives 10:30am - 11:15am

Lunch will be provided! 11:20am - 12:00pm

Final Goodbyes! 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Planning Session: Special Education 1:10pm - 2:10pm

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Planning Session: VAPA & PE 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Co-Teaching for Junior High ELD for General Ed & Special Educati... 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Planning Session: JH Math & Science 1:10pm - 2:10pm

ELA Scaffolds & Differentiation in Grades 3+ 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Planning Session: 3rd/4th/5th 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Classroom Management and Routines for TK-2nd 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Planning Session: 1st/2nd 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Language Development through Music & Rhythm in TK 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Planning Session: TK/K 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Planning Session: 6th 1:10pm - 2:10pm

Design for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Planning Session: JH English & Social Studies 1:10pm - 2:10pm

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