South Shore Winter Warm-Up @ Duneland: Full Schedule

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9:50am CST

Don't Be a Statistic - A Guide to Prevent Teacher Burnout FULL

Monday January 27, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am CST

Are you feeling overwhelmed in your teaching role? Join us for a dynamic workshop on preventing teacher burnout, where we’ll explore practical strategies to maintain energy, passion, and balance in your professional life. Learn how to identify early signs of burnout, create sustainable habits, and build a supportive community with fellow educators. This session will equip you with the tools to thrive in your career while preserving your well-being. Empower yourself to not just survive, but thrive in your teaching journey!

Speakers

Luke Starkey

Teacher, Duneland School Corporation

I teach economics and psychology at Chesterton High School (I also coach girls' basketball). This past school year I hosted a workshop based around psychology and teaching, showing different illusions that teachers and students have and how to become a more effective educator.

Monday January 27, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am CST
Room C188

Professional Growth, Grades K-12

11:00am CST

Partnering for Success: How Can Your Instructional Coach Support You? FULL

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Room C162

Join us as we demystify the role of instructional coaching and explore how we can support you as a teacher.

In this session, we’ll share how coaching can be tailored to meet your unique needs—whether it’s refining strategies, exploring new tools, analyzing student data, or collaborating on fresh ideas. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how we can work together to achieve your personal classroom goals and help your students thrive.

This session is ideal for any teacher interested in building a positive, supportive relationship with their instructional coach and maximizing their professional growth experience.

Speakers

Liz Gyure

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

Courtney Commers

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

Maddie Smith

Betsy Kazmierczak

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

Amanda Vasilak

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Room C162

Professional Growth, Grades K-12

11:00am CST

The Solutions to all the Issues in Duneland, America, and the Universe or Moneyball: The 2011 Cinematic Masterpiece FULL

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

ROOM C560 (Upstairs)

Whether you are running your classroom or running the district, this PD, taught by one of Duneland's most charismatic instructors, uses the 2011 cinematic masterpiece Moneyball, to refine and focus your efforts. You will learn to use data driven decision making and goal definition to improve your efficiency. HE GETS ON BASE!

Speakers

Brian Hennigar

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
ROOM C560 (Upstairs)

Professional Growth, Grades K-12