Join us for the annual Summer Coaching Academy on June 4, 2025 at PHSC Campus! Instructional trainer coaches (ITCs), school-based specialists, and administrators are encouraged to attend as teams to:

·                Align coaching practices through consistent messaging and shared resources

·                Refine systems for evaluating coaching impact and implementation

·                Collaborate on actionable strategies for school-based support

Key Details:

·                Off-contract ITCs receive a training stipend for full-day participation.

·                Dedicated team planning time included.

·                Administrator + coach attendance strongly recommended for cohesive outcomes.

Register now to secure your team’s spot!

https://forms.office.com/r/NbKJRLZSAB

New Coach Induction: 

To support new coaches before the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, we are offering onboarding and new coach professional learning on July 28th and 29th, 2025, at the River Ridge campus. The New Coach Induction will provide stipend pay for any new coach hired on or after August of 2024. We want to make sure that every new coach can learn about Jim Knight’s Impact Cycle, coaching best practices, our district resources, the coaching calendar, and the proven ways that instructional coaches can get started in their new position that will ensure coaching impact early in the new role. New hires and coaches with less than 1 year of experience may sign up using this link:  https://forms.office.com/r/tLEkybU5HB 

We are excited to invite all new teachers hired between January 1 and May 1, 2025, to attend the New Teacher Bootcamp during the week of June 9–12, 2025.

Schedule:

• Monday & Tuesday: Participants will visit the New Teacher Induction content covered during the first semester.
• Wednesday & Thursday: Participants will engage in the 2-Day Kagan Cooperative Learning training.

Teachers attending the Bootcamp will receive a stipend of $25.00 per hour.

Important Note:
New hires who join after May 1, 2025, will participate in New Teacher Induction during the 2025–26 school year.

Event Details:

• Dates: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12, 2025
• Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Location:
  District Office, Building 3
  Training Room C
  7227 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
  Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638

Please register HERE by May 23, 2025.

Do you have a newly hired teacher or instructional coach in Pasco County? Be sure they Join us for our Summer New Teacher & New Coach Events—an incredible opportunity for your new teachers/coaches to connect, learn, and prepare for a successful start to the school year! Feel free to share this flyer with all newly hired educators! 

Who’s Eligible? 

New teachers hired between May 1, and the start of the school year and any new instructional coach are invited to attend. 

Event Highlights: 

 Kickoff Event at River Ridge High School – July 28 & July 29 

 Earn $25/hour for attending 

 Tailored sessions designed for all new hires, regardless of experience 

 For your convenience, we also have a check list with information regarding New Teacher and New Coaches:  New Hire Teachers_Coaches Summer Checklist 2025.docx  

Our team will also reach out as hiring information is received from HR. 

For any questions, reach out to Jan Anderton (janderto@pasco.k12.fl.us) or Debra Viggiano (dviggian@pasco.k12.fl.us). 

We can’t wait to welcome them and help them start their journey with confidence! 

We are excited to invite all K-12 teachers to participate in Kagan Cooperative Learning 5-Day training this summer.

This training is incredible and will make an impact on student engagement in your classroom. Please see the flyers linked below for more information.

The trainings will be at the district office in the Oak room in Building 2 with one session during the week of June 16th and the second during the week of June 23rd. The trainings are from Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Please register in myPGS for the week that best fits your needs, course #5208.

Please note that this training is not mandatory. If you have any specific questions, please reach out to Lisa Luker @ lluker@pasco.k12.fl.us

Please note that we are paying for the Kagan registration fees and materials. This training does not pay a stipend. All participants will also receive 30 in-service points for participating and actively engaging.

Kagan Week of June 16th.pdf

Kagan Week of June 23rd.pdf

We are pleased to announce a series of professional development (PD) opportunities designed to support the implementation of the new science materials across our schools. These sessions will provide you and your staff with the knowledge and tools needed to lead and promote effective science instruction. We encourage you to attend any of the sessions and promote them to your staff. 

Upcoming PD Sessions: 

1. Elementary Science PD (Early Summer) Register Here 

   • Date: June 6, 2025 

   • Time: 3 hours each for Grades K-2 (1-4 PM) and Grades 3-5 & Coaches (8:30-11:30 AM) 

   • Location: District Office, Building 2 - Oak 

   • Description: Introduction and use of McGraw Hill resources to support the implementation of Florida Science Standards. One instructional coach, one K-2 teacher, and one 3-5 teacher per school will engage in this professional development by invite only.  This will allow school sites to have experts for any questions that may come up prior to July offerings. Administrators are also welcome to attend. 

2. Elementary Science PD: RSVP Here 

   • Dates: July 17, 2025 (Grades K-2) and July 24, 2025 (Grades 3-5) 

   • Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM 

   • Locations: Multiple sites (West, Central, East) 

   • Description: Core Content Standards & Curriculum-based Professional Learning. Open to all K-5 teachers who will teach science within their day and 1 instructional coach per school to support the implementation of Florida Science Standards and the newly adopted McGraw Hill science curriculum resources. Instructional participants will receive stipend pay. Administrators are welcome to attend but please RSVP.  Locations will be communicated to those who RSVP. 

We encourage you to promote these sessions and attend them to take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with your staff, learn from experienced trainers, and explore the new science resources. Your participation will not only benefit your professional growth but also enhance the learning experiences of your students and teachers. 

Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details. We look forward to seeing you there! 

We are pleased to announce a professional development (PD) opportunity designed to support the implementation of the new math materials across our schools. These sessions will provide you and your staff with the knowledge and tools needed to lead and promote effective math instruction. We encourage you to attend any of the sessions and promote them to your staff. 

Upcoming PD Sessions: 

1. Elementary Math - 3 Day PD:  RSVP Here 

• Dates: July 14-16, 2025 (Grades K-2) and July 21-23, 2025 (Grades 3-5) 

• Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM 

• Locations: Multiple sites (West, Central, East) 

• Description: Core Content Standards & Curriculum-based Professional Learning.  Open to all K-5 math teachers to engage in professional development to support the implementation of Florida B.E.S.T Math Standards and the newly adopted Savvas K-5 core curriculum & intervention resources.  Part of the session will be vendor-led learning. Instructional participants will receive a stipend.  Administrators are welcome. 

We encourage you to promote these sessions and attend them to take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with your staff, learn from experienced trainers, and explore the new math resources. Your participation will not only benefit your professional growth but also enhance the learning experiences of your students and teachers. 

Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details. We look forward to seeing you there! 

We are pleased to announce a Middle School Science professional development (PD) opportunity designed to support the implementation of the new science materials across our schools. These sessions will provide you and your staff with the knowledge and tools needed to lead and promote effective science instruction. We encourage you to attend any of the sessions and promote them to your staff. 

Upcoming PD Sessions: 

Middle School Science PD: July 23-24, 2025 – 5hrs/day -2 Days RSVP Here 

• Dates: July 23-24, 2025 

• Day 1 – McGraw Hill resources overview and integration 

• Day 2 – Implementation/Student Facing Courses/Playbooks 

• Time: 8:30-1:30pm both days 

• Locations: 2 Sites (TBD)  

• Description: Professional Learning to familiarize middle school science teachers with the new McGraw Hill middle school resources and provide practical strategies for integrating them into teaching. The second day will emphasize effective implementation techniques and the use of student-facing materials and playbooks to enhance classroom instruction. Instructional participants will receive a stipend.  Administrators are welcome to attend but please RSVP.  Locations will be communicated to those who RSVP. 

We encourage you to promote these sessions and attend them to take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with your staff, learn from experienced trainers, and explore the new science resources. Your participation will not only benefit your professional growth but also enhance the learning experiences of your students and teachers. 

Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details. We look forward to seeing you there! 

We are pleased to announce a Biology professional development (PD) opportunity designed to support the implementation of the new science materials across our schools. These sessions will provide you and your staff with the knowledge and tools needed to lead and promote effective biology instruction. We encourage you to attend any of the sessions and promote them to your staff. 

Upcoming PD Sessions: 

1. Biology Summer Science PD:  RSVP Here 

• Dates: July 21-22, 2025 

  • Day 1 – McGraw Hill resources overview and integration 

  • Day 2 – Implementation/Student Facing Courses/Playbooks 

• Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM both days 

• Locations: 2 Sites (TBD) 

• Description: Core Content Standards & Curriculum-based Professional Learning. Open to all Biology teachers to support the implementation of Florida Science Standards and the newly adopted McGraw Hill science curriculum resources. Part of the session will be vendor-led learning. Instructional participants will receive a stipend.  Administrators are welcome to attend but please RSVP.  Locations will be communicated to those who RSVP. 

We encourage you to promote these sessions and attend them to take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with your staff, learn from experienced trainers, and explore the new science resources. Your participation will not only benefit your professional growth but also enhance the learning experiences of your students and teachers. 

Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Dates: July 23-24, 2025 

Time: 8:30am-3:30pm 

Location: Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation 

Each school leadership team may bring up to three team members who support behaviors at their schools. 

Register here! 

The Resiliency and Behavior Team is excited to offer a dynamic training opportunity for school leaders that integrates the insights and strategies from three pivotal texts: "Behavior Solutions," "Don't Suspend Me," and "Behavior Academies." This training is designed to equip school teams with effective tools and techniques to address and manage student behavior proactively and constructively. 

Key Components: 

1. Behavior Solutions: 

   • Implement proactive interventions that promote positive behavior and prevent disruptions. 

   • Assess current reality of Tier 2 behavior supports and create an implementation plan for Tier 2 interventions for the 25-26 school year. 

2. Don't Suspend Me: 

   • Explore alternatives to suspension that keep students engaged in their education while addressing behavioral issues. 

   • Develop restorative practices that repair harm and build a supportive school community. 

3. Behavior Academies: 

   • Become acquainted with specific Tier 2 intervention resources that support students with significant behavioral needs. 

Outcomes: Participants will leave this training with a robust toolkit of evidence-based practices to enhance student behavior management, reduce disciplinary actions, and create a positive school culture. 

Save the date for our annual Together We Learn Virtual PD Conference - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 29 & 30, 2025!

There will be a plethora of sessions to choose from. Registration information will be sent the week of July 14th, 2025.

We would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to share your expertise with educators from around the county!

Our call for proposals is open to all staff who would like to host sessions to be held during Together We Learn.

Together We Learn will host an audience of Teachers, Coaches, School Support Staff, SRP, and School/District leaders.

Proposal deadline is Monday, May 19, 2025

Use this form to submit your proposal: Call for Proposal form

Proposals will be reviewed, and you will be notified if your session has been approved by June 2nd, 2025.

Join us for this amazing virtual live PD July 15^th and 16^th 2025 

Only 200 seats available! 

See flyer for details or click below and register for Day 1, Day 2 or Both!

ESE points available.     

MyPGS #5882 ESE - Autism Summer Institute