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2025 Pretzel Winter Institute
Welcome to the 2025 Pretzel Winter Institute! Please select sessions appropriate to your role! Most sessions will be held at Freeport Middle School and Freeport High School while a few will be at Empire Elementary School and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School. Remember to check session descriptions the night before the Institute to confirm times and locations. If you have any questions, please contact Alex T. Valencic, our Professional Learning Coordinator, at alex.valencic@fsd145.org. Thank you!
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Venue: FMS Room 210 / Crawford clear filter
Wednesday, January 22
 

9:30am CST

6-12 Social Studies Curriculum Review & Planning, Part 1 of 2 for SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Collaborate with colleagues to review and refine the social studies curriculum, ensuring alignment with standards and student needs.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Cloat

Julia Cloat

Assoc Superintendent Of Curriculum & Instruction, District
Dr. Julia Stearns Cloat is an author and educator who has dedicated her professional career to public schools and the development and continuous improvement of teachers. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and has since served in a variety of roles including Literacy... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford

10:45am CST

Focused Note-Taking in the Middle and Secondary Classroom for 7-12 NEW TEACHERS
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Master note-taking techniques to improve student comprehension, retention, and critical thinking in grades 7–12.
Speakers
avatar for Cheri Crawford

Cheri Crawford

Social Studies, Freeport Middle School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford

1:00pm CST

Mentoring Check-In and Supports for NEW TEACHER MENTORS
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Engage in a reflective session to enhance your mentoring practices and gain targeted supports to empower new teachers in their roles.
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Kleckler

Tiffany Kleckler

MTSS Facilitator, Center Elementary School
avatar for Jaclyn Boomgarden

Jaclyn Boomgarden

Grade 4, Empire Elementary School
avatar for Cheri Crawford

Cheri Crawford

Social Studies, Freeport Middle School
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Melissa Geiser

HR Assistant, Freeport SD 145
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford

2:15pm CST

6-12 Social Studies Curriculum Review & Planning, Part 2 of 2 for SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Collaborate with colleagues to review and refine the social studies curriculum, ensuring alignment with standards and student needs.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Cloat

Julia Cloat

Assoc Superintendent Of Curriculum & Instruction, District
Dr. Julia Stearns Cloat is an author and educator who has dedicated her professional career to public schools and the development and continuous improvement of teachers. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and has since served in a variety of roles including Literacy... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford
 
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