LEUSD PD 2026-2027

Join us for a two-day professional learning experience to launch Think SRSD in your classroom.This session is designed to help teachers begin implementation with confidence by building momentum for writing instruction using theReleasing Writers (formerly Think SRSD)approach. Participants will experience the opening lessons as learners and leave prepared to introduce the routines and structures that support students in becoming more independent and strategic writers.Through guided practice and collaboration, teachers will explore how to successfully launch the first stages of the program and establish strong instructional foundations for continued writing development.Lunch will be provided. Attendance on both Day 1 and Day 2 is strongly recommendedto support a successful start and ensure continuity across the launch sequence.Must have 10 people signed up to run

Crisis Prevention Institute - During the 2026-2027 school year we are offering this training to individuals in the following groups: Principals, Assistant Principals, Counselors, Psychologists, SELSP, ERMHS Staff, AES, Special Education Paraeducators, Campus Safety Supervisors, Teachers and any staff working with our students who want to learn techniques of de-escalation, and problem solving and decision-making skills. You will learn how to recognize the level of risk and apply the most appropriate verbal and/or physical interventions. Participants should be able to: improve decision making, minimize physical interventions, gain the confidence to recognize risk behaviors and respond to defensive behaviors, understand what is behind behaviors and address the needs of the individual.

Unpack Grade 3 Unit 1, Introducing Multiplication, and prepare for a strong start to the year. Participants will study the mathematics of the unit, consider the lesson progression across equal groups, arrays, and scaled graphs, begin organizing materials and planning for instruction, and look at differentiation across the unit.

This session may be beneficial for grade 3 general education and special education teachers. 
Here is a link to the presentation we will be using.

This session is for teachers who want to learn the basics of using an Interactive TV to enhance your lessons and engage your students.  Please bring your teacher laptop to the session. This training is paid.

This session id for all teachers interested in learning more about creating interactive videos in Canvas Studio. Canvas Studio is a replacement for EdPuzzle. Please bring your teacher laptop to the session.

Unpack Grade 4 Unit 1, Factors and Multiples, and prepare for a strong start to the year. Participants will study the mathematics of the unit, consider the lesson progression across patterns, factors, multiples, and prime and composite numbers, begin organizing materials and planning for instruction, and look at differentiation across the unit.

This session may be beneficial for grade 4 general education and special education teachers.
Here is a link to the presentation we will be using.

This session introduces elementary educators to essential Microsoft Office 365 tools with a focus on simplifying daily workflows and saving time.
Participants will explore practical uses of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Teams to support lesson planning, communication, collaboration with colleagues, and file organization.
This session is designed for all teachers who want a clear, approachable foundation in Office 365 that supports their work now and builds confidence with district tools.
Please bring your teacher laptop to the session.