Back to School - August 2024 Pre-Service Professional Learning
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
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
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
Monday, August 5, 2024
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