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The primary purpose of DAAIS is to provide services and professional development opportunities for personnel of member schools, as well as curricular and enrichment opportunities for their students.

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 		 Dr. James W. Nicholson, Jr.
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In this session teachers will be trained on basic economic concepts, stock market investing principles in order to train students how to use the website and participate in the program. There will be a lecture, demonstration, question and answer session and guided exercises. This session carries 0.5 CEU credits for teachers Understanding by design is a new program which the Mississippi Department of Education is promoting. It was written by Dr. Grant Wiggins and is especially tailored for Mississippi. Understanding by Design focuses around students' really understanding what they have learned and the ability to transfer or apply knowledge. It focuses on essential questions, big ideas, and valuable assessments. The curriculum framer is an online set of curriculum guides including all components of the math and language arts frameworks for Mississippi. In this training participants will gain knowledge of how to teach for understanding and how to use the framer to gain valuable lesson plans. This session carries 0.6 CEU credit for teachers. Enrollment is strictly limited to 25 participant for this session and will be accepted on a first come-first serve basis.
This one day training is designed to help assistant teachers and paraprofessionals in understanding their role, and utilizing that information to increase student performance and instructional delivery. During the training session, the participants will utilize a variety of learning strategies including hands-on activities, viewing instructional videos, listening to lectures, and participation in group discussion. The Phonics training focuses on providing participants with a thorough knowledge base of phonics. During the one-day training, the participants will develop an understanding of the phonics conclusions derived from current research and resources for teaching strategies to facilitate the development of phonics. The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of phonics in children. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers and 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
In an effort to assist school districts with the implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI), the Mississippi Department of Education has developed an in-depth training on Tier 1. This training consists of four two day training modules. Module 1 and 2 will be conducted during the Fall of 2008.Module 1 includes an overview of RtI with the primary focus on universal screening to assist school districts with identifying struggling students who may need interventions and provide strategies to determine he effectiveness of Tier 1. The following four essential elements of Tier 1 will be addressed. 1.Universal screening of early literacy skills, oral reading fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. 2.Universal screening of early numeracy skills, math fluency, and reasoning 3.Universal screening of students who will be taking the Subject Area Test. 4.Universal screening of behavior. Module 2 will include detailed information on effective instruction, differentiated instructional strategies, and behavior management.District teams of three may apply for one training site. The MDE requests that district instructional leaders including the superintendent, assistant superintendent/curriculum coordinator, and school psychologist or instructional interventionist attend this training. Teams should not include individuals whose primary responsibility is special education. Due to limited space, districts will not be allowed to send more than three participants. SEMI credits and CEU’s will be available only for participants who complete both Modules 1 and 2.. The United States is a democratic society that values the diversity of its citizens and depends upon their participation in civic life. This curriculum guide is designed to help educators instruct young people on the importance of participating in civic life, while providing methods and strategies to facilitate and promote civic engagement. The methods and strategies for civic engagement provided in this guide draw from Mississippi civil rights history, specifically the life of Mississippian Fannie Lou Hamer. Ms. Hamer’s work in the civil rights movement provides vivid examples of how average citizens can create change through civic engagement.
Formally the 3-Tier Reading Model holds promise for reducing the overall reading problems by providing intensive early intervention for the students most at-risk for reading difficulty. It consists of three tiers of levels of reading instruction. Tier 1: Core Classroom Reading Instruction, Tier II: Supplemental Instruction, Tier III: Instruction for Intensive Intervention. This model will make a highly significant contribution to the knowledge base on preventing reading disabilities through effectively early reading instruction. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators. This one day training is designed for teachers and administrators. The participants will receive valuable information on the use of curriculum based learning centers in the classroom. During the training, participants will review the philosophy of learning centers, explore room designs and center arrangements, and discuss implementation of learning centers and classroom management. The learning center training will provide the opportunity for participants to use hands-on activities and design lessons that connect to the Mississippi Language Arts Framework. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
In this one-day workshop, participants will be instructed on the use of the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills (DIBELS) instrument to screen students, monitor progress, and guide instruction. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
The Mississippi Reading First Grade Academies are professional development institutes that can help schools meet the challenge of "No Child Left Behind". The Academies are build on scientifically based components that include explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The Academies will highlight grouping, monitoring student progress to form instruction, and providing interventions for struggling readers. This session carries 2.4 CEU credits for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators. This one day training is designed for teachers and administrators. The participants will receive valuable information on the use of curriculum based learning centers in the classroom. During the training, participants will review the philosophy of learning centers, explore room designs and center arrangements, and discuss implementation of learning centers and classroom management. The learning center training will provide the opportunity for participants to use hands-on activities and design lessons that connect to the Mississippi Language Arts Framework. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
During this workshop, presenters will share strategies for instruction and assessment that will help meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. This seminar is designed to provide the participant with practical, easy to implement strategies that support all learners. This session offers a wealth of new ideas and pratical strategies for both teaching and assessing all learners in the classroom. These will be summarized in an extensive resource handbook that will help classroom teachers begin implementing these ideas as soon as they return to the classroom. This session carries .6 CEU's for teachers or 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators. In this one-day interactive session, participants will become acquainted with the importance of Phonemic Awareness to reading and will learn to distinguish it from other related areas, such as phonics. Particpants will learn the developmental progression of this essential component of reading instruction, its correlation to the Benchmarks of the Mississippi Language Arts Framework, and methods of assessment. Throughout the session, participants will engage in a variety of instructional strategies which can be implemented in the classroom. The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of phonemic awareness in children. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
This one day training provides an introduction to the newly revised MS Language Arts Framework 2006 for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. The training includes an overview of the organization of the MLAF, an explanation of the competencies and objectives for each grade level, examples of teaching strategies, and suggested assessments for the areas of reading, language arts and writing. The MLAF training addresses what students should know and do in English, language arts, and reading classrooms Back by popular demand, the Delta State University Special Education Program will present a wide variety of strategies for managing challenging behaviors in the general education classroom. Bring a team from your school or just yourself to discuss the latest on positive behavior management strategies in inclusive classrooms. The day will also include time for you to problem solve with other professionals, to participate in breakout sessions, and to discuss behavioral issues in your classroom
This four-day institute presents second grade teachers with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills so they can effectively teach young children to read and meet the challenge of “No Child Left Behind.” Academy topics include phonics and word study, using assessment to inform instruction, reading groups, designing effective lessons, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and interventions for struggling readers. The format of the Academy includes video segments, instruction, group activities and group discussions. Participants will receive two resource notebooks and other instructional materials to use in their classrooms. This session carries 2.4 CEU credits for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators. The Phonics training focuses on providing participants with a thorough knowledge base of phonics. During the one-day training, the participants will develop an understanding of the phonics conclusions derived from current research and resources for teaching strategies to facilitate the development of phonics. The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of phonics in children. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers and 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators
In this one-day workshop, participants will be instructed on the use of the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills (DIBELS) instrument to screen students, monitor progress, and guide instruction. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
This one day training provides an introduction to the newly revised MS Language Arts Framework 2006 for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. The training includes an overview of the organization of the MLAF, an explanation of the competencies and objectives for each grade level, examples of teaching strategies, and suggested assessments for the areas of reading, language arts and writing. The MLAF training addresses what students should know and do in English, language arts, and reading classrooms
The goal of this workshop is to highlight free online resources that are of the highest quality and educational value. Delta State's reference librarians will guide participants through the state funded MAGNOLIA databases as well as other health, science, and government resources that are available throught the internet. Intructors will combine lecture and interactive activities. Since all participants will have access to computers, much of the workshop will be "hands-on". This session carries 0.5 CEU credits for teachers
This one day training provides an introduction to the newly revised MS Language Arts Framework 2006 for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. The training includes an overview of the organization of the MLAF, an explanation of the competencies and objectives for each grade level, examples of teaching strategies, and suggested assessments for the areas of reading, language arts and writing. The MLAF training addresses what students should know and do in English, language arts, and reading classrooms Formally the 3-Tier Reading Model holds promise for reducing the overall reading problems by providing intensive early intervention for the students most at-risk for reading difficulty. It consists of three tiers of levels of reading instruction. Tier 1: Core Classroom Reading Instruction, Tier II: Supplemental Instruction, Tier III: Instruction for Intensive Intervention. This model will make a highly significant contribution to the knowledge base on preventing reading disabilities through effectively early reading instruction. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators
Formally the 3-Tier Reading Model holds promise for reducing the overall reading problems by providing intensive early intervention for the students most at-risk for reading difficulty. It consists of three tiers of levels of reading instruction. Tier 1: Core Classroom Reading Instruction, Tier II: Supplemental Instruction, Tier III: Instruction for Intensive Intervention. This model will make a highly significant contribution to the knowledge base on preventing reading disabilities through effectively early reading instruction. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators
In this one-day interactive session, participants will become acquainted with the importance of Phonemic Awareness to reading and will learn to distinguish it from other related areas, such as phonics. Particpants will learn the developmental progression of this essential component of reading instruction, its correlation to the Benchmarks of the Mississippi Language Arts Framework, and methods of assessment. Throughout the session, participants will engage in a variety of instructional strategies which can be implemented in the classroom. The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of phonemic awareness in children. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators. Beginning with the developmental progression of vocabulary and background knowledge, this one-day training provides participants with the research that documents the importance of spoken and written vocabulary acquisition to the process of reading. Participants are given a wealth of practical, age appropriate, and "classroom tested" strategies that promote the vocabulary and background knowledge students need to become fluent readers. The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of vocabulary in children. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
This one-day training is designed to assist Kindergarten through third grade teachers in meeting the goal of "Every Child a Reader." This training provided a knowledge base of fluency and its importance in the process of reading acquisition. Conclusions derived from the current research in the essential component of fluency are discussed. A correlation to the Mississippi Language Arts Framework, benchmarks, assessments, and intervention strategies is provided. Numerous teaching strategies to facilitate the development of fluency in children are examined. The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of fluency in children. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers or 5.0 SEMI credits for careel level administrators
This four-day institute presents second grade teachers with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills so they can effectively teach young children to read and meet the challenge of “No Child Left Behind.” Academy topics include phonics and word study, using assessment to inform instruction, reading groups, designing effective lessons, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and interventions for struggling readers. The format of the Academy includes video segments, instruction, group activities and group discussions. Participants will receive two resource notebooks and other instructional materials to use in their classrooms. This session carries 2.4 CEU credits for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
During this one-day session, the Comprehension training focuses on the research related to the ability to comprehend, processes which affect reading comprehension, and appropriate types of assessment. Instructional strategies to increase students' comprehension abilities are modeled, including strategies that incorporate the language arts. The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be intergrated into instruction to support the development of comprehension in children. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers and 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators
The Mississippi Reading First Grade Academies are professional development institutes that can help schools meet the challenge of "No Child Left Behind". The Academies are build on scientifically based components that include explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The Academies will highlight grouping, monitoring student progress to form instruction, and providing interventions for struggling readers. This session carries 2.4 CEU credits for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
During this one-day session, the Comprehension training focuses on the research related to the ability to comprehend, processes which affect reading comprehension, and appropriate types of assessment. Instructional strategies to increase students' comprehension abilities are modeled, including strategies that incorporate the language arts. The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be intergrated into instruction to support the development of comprehension in children. This session carries 0.6 CEU credits for teachers and 5.0 SEMI credits for career level administrators
During this workshop, presenters will share strategies for instruction and assessment that will help meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. This seminar is designed to provide the participant with practical, easy to implement strategies that support all learners. This session offers a wealth of new ideas and pratical strategies for both teaching and assessing all learners in the classroom. These will be summarized in an extensive resource handbook that will help classroom teachers begin implementing these ideas as soon as they return to the classroom. This session carries .6 CEU's for teachers or 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
The Mississippi Reading Kindergarten Academies (4 days) are professional development institutes that can help schools meet the challenge of "No Child Left Behind". The Academies are built on scientifically based components that include explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The Academies will highlight grouping, monitoring student progress to inform instruction, and providing interventions for struggling readers. This session carries 2.4 CEUs for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators. This session carries 2.4 CEU credits for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
Project WET activities engage participants with hands-on interdisciplinary activities that teach important lessons about water. This workshop promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills. The objectives are to instruct teachers on the activities in and the usage of the Project WET activity guide, to promote awareness of water usage and importance in the lives of workshop participants, and to reach educators and communities with water education. This session carries 0.6 CEU’s for teachers. During this workshop, presenters will share strategies for instruction and assessment that will help meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. This seminar is designed to provide the participant with practical, easy to implement strategies that support all learners. This session offers a wealth of new ideas and pratical strategies for both teaching and assessing all learners in the classroom. These will be summarized in an extensive resource handbook that will help classroom teachers begin implementing these ideas as soon as they return to the classroom. This session carries .6 CEU's for teachers or 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
The Mississippi Reading Kindergarten Academies (4 days) are professional development institutes that can help schools meet the challenge of "No Child Left Behind". The Academies are built on scientifically based components that include explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The Academies will highlight grouping, monitoring student progress to inform instruction, and providing interventions for struggling readers. This session carries 2.4 CEUs for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators. This session carries 2.4 CEU credits for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
The Mississippi Reading First Grade Academies are professional development institutes that can help schools meet the challenge of "No Child Left Behind". The Academies are build on scientifically based components that include explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The Academies will highlight grouping, monitoring student progress to form instruction, and providing interventions for struggling readers. This session carries 2.4 CEU credits for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators.
This module “Ensuring a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum” was developed so that participants will know and be able to understand the components of a viable curriculum, demonstrate how standards and Mississippi frameworks are essential to curriculum design, understand curriculum design and understand the alignment between curriculum frameworks and assessments. This module is only open to school administrators and carries 10 SEMI credits and Orientation for School Leaders (OSL) credit.


 

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