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T.O.P.S. New Teacher Orientation 2025
Audience: Elementary Teachers clear filter
Wednesday, August 13
 

8:15am CDT

Professionalism with Principals
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Paul Gipson

Paul Gipson

Assistant Principal
avatar for Heather Surbrugg

Heather Surbrugg

Elementary Principal, Joplin Schools
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
B314 - JHS

8:15am CDT

Elementary Classroom Management
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
An overview of managing elementary classrooms effectively to maximize student learning.  
Speakers
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
B300 - JHS

8:15am CDT

Elementary Resources (District-Provided Websites)
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
An overview of district-provided websites and accounts along with website navigation for HMH Into Reading, 95%, Heggerty, Zearn, Embarc, and Mystery Science.


Speakers
avatar for Bobbie Hoag

Bobbie Hoag

Kindergarten Teacher, Joplin Schools
This is my 13th year teaching kindergarten at Kelsey Norman Elementary.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
B303 - JHS

8:15am CDT

PowerSchool for Elementary
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
You will learn how to take attendance, use the seating chart (basics), and other features of the Student Information System (SIS) as it pertains to your grade level. 
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
B313 - JHS

9:00am CDT

Gamifying Google Slides
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
As a music educator, I struggle to find games that are relevant to a specific topic for a specific grade level, so I've turned to Google Slides to help!  By linking sounds and images to specific pages, I've created content that students often request to play on our free days.  The steps are fairly easy, and you can create content that will keep students engaged and motivated!  I've included an example of a note name recognition game.  Harry Potter Note Names



Speakers
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
B317 - JHS

9:00am CDT

Elementary Classroom Management
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
An overview of managing elementary classrooms effectively to maximize student learning.  
Speakers
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
B300 - JHS

9:00am CDT

Performance Matters
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
Learn about this data collection platform and how to disaggregate data to better understand the needs of your students and instructional effectiveness.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Hargrove

Katie Hargrove

5th Grade Teacher, Joplin Schools
I joined the Joplin Schools team as an elementary teacher seven years ago. I love creating a warm, engaging classroom environment each year that is supported by data-driven instruction. I have a non-traditional background with a BA in International Studies from MSSU and an MA in Urban... Read More →
avatar for Libbie Burd

Libbie Burd

Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, Joplin Schools
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
B313 - JHS

9:45am CDT

Planning for a Sub
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:25am CDT
Learn how to create detailed lesson plans, organize materials, and communicate expectations effectively. Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to ensure continuity in student learning even when you're away from the classroom. This session will also feature how AI can be used to help with sub planning. 
Speakers
avatar for Bobbie Hoag

Bobbie Hoag

Kindergarten Teacher, Joplin Schools
This is my 13th year teaching kindergarten at Kelsey Norman Elementary.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:25am CDT
B303 - JHS

9:45am CDT

REPLACE
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:25am CDT
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:25am CDT
B312 - JHS

10:30am CDT

PowerSchool for Elementary
Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
You will learn how to take attendance, use the seating chart (basics), and other features of the Student Information System (SIS) as it pertains to your grade level. 
Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
B303 - JHS

12:35pm CDT

Elementary Principal Q & A
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:35pm - 1:20pm CDT
Opportunity to ask elementary principals questions about all things.
Speakers
avatar for Tylan Harris

Tylan Harris

Assistant Principal, Joplin Schools
avatar for Jordan Adkins

Jordan Adkins

Principal
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:35pm - 1:20pm CDT
B315b - JHS

12:35pm CDT

Elementary Resources (District-Provided Websites)
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:35pm - 1:20pm CDT
An overview of district-provided websites and accounts along with website navigation for HMH Into Reading, 95%, Heggerty, Zearn, Embarc, and Mystery Science.


Speakers
avatar for Bobbie Hoag

Bobbie Hoag

Kindergarten Teacher, Joplin Schools
This is my 13th year teaching kindergarten at Kelsey Norman Elementary.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:35pm - 1:20pm CDT
B303 - JHS

1:25pm CDT

EdPrep Specialists - SPED
Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:25pm - 2:05pm CDT
Speakers
Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:25pm - 2:05pm CDT
B305 - JHS
 
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