To: All staff that has been asked to complete the Blood borne Pathogen Online Training
From:  PTISD Nursing Staff
The following information will help with the process for taking the training online about Blood borne Pathogens.  If you need more information, contact your campus nurse or Jan Goldberg at the High School (jgoldberg@ptisd.org).

1)      Open Internet Explorer and go to http://moodle.ptisd.org or simply click on the link provided here.
2)      Click on “Bloodborne Pathogens”
3)      In the username box type the beginning of your email address.
a.       Example – for the email address jdoe@ptisd.org the username would be jdoe.

4)      In the password box type the same password that you use to log into your computer or email. This should be your last 4 digits.

5)      Click login.

6)      Fill out the personal information. The fields marked with a red * required. Once you have the information filled out, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Update Profile”.

7)      The online testing system will at this point tell you that you have changed your email preferences and send you an email to confirm the change. Don’t be alarmed. The change it is referencing is that you changed it’s recorded email address from none to the one you use here at school.

8)      You should be able to click continue at this point.

9)      At the very bottom of the page you will see three boxes with red text. Click on the box that says “PTMOODLE”.

10)  You are now ready to start the course.

11)  Click on “Bloodborne Pathogens”.

12)  In the enrollment key box enter PTBBP in all caps.

13)  This will bring you to the Topic Outline Screen.

14)  The first step is to read the required material. Click on Bloodborne Pathogens” in section 1.

15)  After reading the page, click the back button in your browser to return to the Topic Outline Screen.

16)  The second step is to take the 10 question quiz over the information you just read. Click on “Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz” in section 2.

17)  Click “Attempt Quiz Now” to begin.

18)  After answering all 10 questions click on “Submit all and Finish” at the bottom. Click “OK” in the prompt box that appears.

19)  You will be taken to a review screen where you can review your answers. Once you are satisfied click on the “Finish Review” button.

20)  If you did not pass the quiz you can click on the “Re-attempt Quiz” button and try again. Otherwise continue to step 21.

21)  The last step is to view and / or print your certificate. To do this scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the box labeled “BPwC” this will return you to the Topic Outline Screen.

22)  In Section 3 click on “Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate”.

23)  In the next screen click on “Get Your Certificate”. This will open a new window with a PDF file of your certificate. At this point you can save it, print it, or attach it to an email. I am not certain what the method for collecting the certificates is, so again contact your campus nurse to find out what they want you to do with it.

23) Your done! Thanks for your time in finishing this required project.

WELCOME BACK PIRATES:

LEARNING FUNCTIONAL SPANISH DOES NOT REQUIRE YEARS OF STUDY:  Spanish for School Personnel

8 weeks, 24 hours, $175
Registration Deadline:  June 3, 2011
Kilgore Campus:  KC 127093.312 104Q
Bert E. Woodruff Adult Education Center
June 13 through August 8
Monday
6:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.

2 weeks, 24 hours, $175
Registration Deadline:  June 24, 2011
Kilgore Campus:  KC 1270085.313 104Q
Bert E. Woodruff Adult Education Center
July 5 through July 14
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
8 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Sign-up for affordable summer classes and earn 24 hours of CPUs.  KC offers TWO summer school options for educators to learn Spanish specific to the school environment.
·         An eight-week, once-a-week evening class
·         A two-week, three-days-a-week morning class

Spanish for School Personnel teaches the Command Spanish, Inc.® system which focuses on key phrases that educators need to know in order to communicate effectively with Spanish speaking students and parents.

Spanish for School Personnel is appropriate for classroom teachers, school administrators, front office personnel, school nurses, bus drivers, custodians and security staff who have contact with Spanish-speaking students and visitors.

Spanish for School Personnel will focus on conveying a practical knowledge of words and phrases necessary to:  monitor and control non-classroom school settings; respond to medical emergencies; greet and give instructions to parents or visitors; engage in security measures; identify students’ needs; and communicate in the classroom to help manage instruction.  Cross-cultural information is also included.

Spanish for School Personnel is tailored for non-Spanish speaking individuals and is NOT intended for bilingual teachers.  No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary.  A training manual is provided.  Class limit: 20.

The Pine Tree professional development schedule for June-July-August  has been posted.   Browse the workshop catalog, register as a workshop participant, and if you already know the session number for which you want to enroll, you can sign up for a workshop session. 

Staff members are required to attend 12 hours (the equivalent of 2 days) of staff development during the summer break in order to receive the two comp days built into next year’s school calendar.

These hours can be obtained from the in-district workshops or elsewhere but should be in accordance with your personal professional development plan coordinated with your campus principal.  They must be completed by Aug. 10th. 

Returning customers, bookmark or click the Professional Development web page to get started.  Visit the PD Page today – click here.

If you have any difficulty, just contact-Debbie Terry:  dterry@ptisd.org,
Susan Johnston: sjohnston@ptisd.org, 903-295-5000 x 109

IMPORTANT: if you are NEW - You will need to follow the steps below carefully.  If you have not used this system, you must create a NEW USER account that applies just to PINE TREE ISD staff development registration.

1. Go to this address and bookmark it: https://misweb.esc7.net/pt – also find the link at the STAFF PAGE LINK, and the Professional Dev. page.

2. Click on “Participant Registration” in the left frame.

3. Click on the link, “New User Name”

4. Complete the User Data Sheet

5. Create the security question – this is very important!

6. Enter BOTH work and home emails. This is very important especially to receive registration email confirmations during the summer.

7. Select district and campus location.

8. Select your position at Pine Tree under the “assignment” selection.

9. Click “Continue” button. If an error comes up, identify the field that needs additional information and complete.

10. Access workshops by clicking “Browse Calendar”

11. If you forget your password or user name, do not create a new account. Use the links on the “New username” page that says -”Forgot User name”, “Forgot Password” or email Debbie Terry if you continue to have difficulty.  dterry@ptisd.org

Thanks for your patience. We are excited to offer this registration process which should prove to be a user-friendly way to get everyone signed up and confirmed in the classes offered this summer. Remember we are here to help!

The following page – Click Here - provides information about upcoming GT workshops for educators offered during the summer of 2011.  (pdf)

FOR MORE INFO, contact: Debbie Reese, Gifted and Talented Specialist, Advanced Academic Services, Region 7 Education Service Center, 1909 North Longview Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662
Phone: (903) 988-6714

Quite a few employees have inquired about having another information session on the bachelor degree and master degree programs through Lamar University and University of Texas Arlington.  They are going to hold another session for any employee interested on Tuesday, December 14, 4:00 to 4:30 at the central office staff development room. 
K’Dawn O’Rear, Assistant Superintendent, Pine Tree ISD

Rigby training is offered Tuesday and Wednesday (Dec. 7-8). It will be hosted by the Primary campus in their Volunteer Room. Please feel free to bring your lunch with you if needed.  For supplies, all you need is a pen or pencil and something to write on…the trainer is providing the rest.

I look forward to seeing you at one of the sessions!  Thanks again!   

Crista Black, Elementary Instructional Specialist

Tuesday, December 7^th AM: 8:00-11:00

­­­­­­­­­­Primary Campus                               Elementary Campus

Friday                                                    J. Ellison                               Poole

Hewitt                                                  Muniz                                   Luna

Mabus                                                  K. Williams                          Bright

K.Davis                                                 K. Klepfer                            Goyzueta

Vasquez                                               S. Mangum                         Goza

Tuesday, December 7^th PM: 12:00-3:00

Primary Campus                     Elementary Campus

Brown                                      Sloan                           Meadows

Williams                                  Watson                        Franklin          

Kraus                                       Grogan                                    Mashburn

Mosley                                                Tipton                          King

Robles                                     Graves                         Craig

Wednesday, December 8^th AM: 8:00-11:00

Primary Campus                     Elementary Campus

Bessinger                                Clay                             Beard

Best                                         McGaughey                 Edwards

Slack                                        Kulak                           McDade

Thompson                               Read                            Haygood

Wednesday, December 8^th PM: 12:00-3:00

Primary Campus                     Elementary Campus

E. Davis                                   Moomau                     Hewitt

Rains                                       A. Navarro                   Roberts

Smith                                       B. Cantey                     Orban

Pearce                                     T. Wilbanks                 Hammer

Region VII is in the process of planning professional development activities for the 2011-2012 school year. Please complete and have your staff complete the 2011-2012 Behavior Needs Assessment that is posted on Survey Monkey. The following link provides access to the survey:  

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J6Y23MJ

Surveys should be completed no later than Friday, November 19, 2010. We appreciate your assistance and hope the survey results help us provide training that is relevant and beneficial to your staff and students.

Thank you,

Henryett Lovely-Watson, EdD
Special Education Specialist
Region 7 Education Service Center
1909 N. Longview Street
Kilgore, Texas 75662
Phone: (903) 988-6854
Fax: (903) 988-6877

Registration is now open for CPI certification and recertification courses for personnel who still require this for the current school year.  Certification is a 2 day course and will be on Oct 30^th and Nov 6^th at the Middle School campus.  Recertification is a half day course and will be Nov. 13^th at the Middle School campus.

To register follow the Professional Development link from the Curriculum and Instruction home page.  If you have not attended a Pine Tree training before you may need to set up and account in the system prior to registration.

If you are new to Pine Tree but attended New Teacher Orientation you may have an account which I made for you and you are not aware of. You can contact me and I will give you your user name and password.

The session numbers are:  Certification-000124 and Re-certification-000125

Call if you have any questions- Susan Johnston, Curriculum and Instruction

Tel: (903) 295 5000 ext 109

sjohnston@ptisd.org

The following online six hour update is available for registration. Facilitator-led online workshops are limited to 25 participants. If the workshop is full, contact dreese@esc7.net to be put on a wait list so another section can be created.

G/T Online: Differentiation 101 B: Learning for All, Section 2 SESSION # 026112   September 9 – September 30, 2010

We can meet the needs of all learners by differentiating instruction. Participants will be provided an introduction and overview of the principles and strategies needed to set up a classroom that provides success for academically diverse students. This is an individual online training that requires participants to log 6 hours online to receive credit. It is open 24/7 until the end date.  High speed internet access required. Fee of $10. GT COOP only.

For more information, contact Debbie Reese

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Advanced Academic Services, Region 7 Education Service Center

1909 North Longview Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662  Phone: (903) 988-6714