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James & Coordinators, You may want to see who is interested in attending the CAHSEE training as a potential intervention tool.

Erin > Dear Teacher, > GUHSD is offering training opportunities for those who would like to use Apex Learning's online curriculum in any of the following ways... > **GOAL** - after-school credit recovery program, offered through Adult School, is looking for a few additional instructors to teach 1.5 to 3 hours per week after school at various GUHSD campuses. Teachers must hold a single-subject credential. In addition to adult ed. hourly instructor pay, curriculum-rate hours are available for work performed grading papers and school-home communication. Instructors must have completed 6 hours of training prior to starting. Training is reserved for those that are selected to teach in GOAL and are willing to make a one semester commitment. The Spring session begins the week of Monday, January 28. If interested, please contact Brian Wilbur ( bwilbur@guhsd.net ), Adult School Principal. The next scheduled training is

> **Friday, January 25, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM** > **CAHSEE Prep** - affords students practice for either the Math or English CAHSEE exams. Diagnostic pre-test results prescribe an individualized plan of practice. CAHSEE prep is appropriate either as an after-school tutorial or embedded within the regular day class with access to computers. Training is required and available to those who have been selected to offer CAHSEE Prep at their school. Contact your Principal. Next scheduled 2.5 hour training is

> **Thursday, January 17, 3:30 - 6:00 PM** > **Supplemental Use** - affords any classroom teacher the use of rich media, simulations, prompts and other digital tools embedded in any of over 100 Apex online courses as warm ups, lesson starters, classroom discussion pieces, checks for understanding, etc. Note: this is for teacher presentation use only and not for independent student practice or assessment. Seating is limited for the 2 hour training. Sign up with Judy Malette ( jmalette@guhsd.net ) in the Professional Development office. Next scheduled two hour session is

> **Tuesday, January 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM** > **Unit Recovery** - also known as academic recovery, makes it easier for a teacher to prescribe a unit of online independent study for a student who has failed a unit exam or needs additional study or practice in order to succeed in a traditional course. Anyone interested in participating in a pilot effort focused on Algebra I during the Spring semester should contact Mike Johnson ( mjohnson@guhsd.net ). Training schedule to be arranged based on interest and participant availability. > Do you have a vision for other uses of online curriculum in a blended environment? Please share with your school administration and contact Mike Johnson. > Best, > Mike