Practical protocols & promising practices
Teaching is a complex and difficult profession, requiring educators to play multiple roles while establishing a foundation of practical and philosophical practices. Even after years of teacher education, many find themselves unprepared for the rigors of the job. It shouldn't surprise us, then, that one in four teachers leaves the classroom within the first five years of their career.
This three-part series will support you as you establish yourself in the demanding (and rewarding) profession of teaching. Together, we'll explore strategies for aligning your instructional practices to the Danielson Framework, discover research-based teaching tools, and provide space for you to surface your needs as an educator.
This three-part series will support you as you establish yourself in the demanding (and rewarding) profession of teaching. Together, we'll explore strategies for aligning your instructional practices to the Danielson Framework, discover research-based teaching tools, and provide space for you to surface your needs as an educator.
Throughout this series, you'll be able to:
- Use the Danielson Framework to reflect on and align your instructional practice
- Pair questioning and discussion structures with texts and topics to cultivate academic conversations
- Employ pedagogical structures that promote advanced literacies
- Surface and address your needs and concerns as an educator
Is this series right for you?
A Teacher's Toolkit welcomes all K-12 educators, but is best for early career teachers who want to:
A Teacher's Toolkit welcomes all K-12 educators, but is best for early career teachers who want to:
- Construct a deeper understanding of the Danielson framework
- Reflect on and improve instructional practice
- Explore options for cultivating academic conversations in the classroom
- Discover research-based teaching tools
- Plan instruction that recognizes and cultivates discipline-specific literacies
- Engage in a community of peers
Session outline
Session |
Focus |
February 5th 8:30am - 3:30pm |
A Discourse with Danielson Making sense of teacher evaluation measures |
March 11th 8:30am - 3:30pm |
Promising Protocols Routines for thinking and talking with students |
April 22nd 8:30am - 3:30pm |
Literacy Unbound Bringing literacy to life across the disciplines |
Meet your facilitator
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Brian Veprek
Brian Veprek's role as a Senior Professional Development Advisor has synthesized his background as a classroom teacher and theater artist to cultivate dynamic project-based learning experiences for students, teachers, and school leaders. Brian earned an EdM in Learning and Teaching from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Masters in Philosophy from Columbia University. He taught Theatre Arts, English, and Latin in public and independent schools in the United States and overseas. He believes in the essential work of supporting teachers as they face the challenges of their demanding and fulfilling profession, and provides support through school-embedded coaching as well as signature CPET initiatives, including the New Teacher Network at Teachers College, Literacy Unbound, and the Global Learning Alliance. |
FAQs
What are CTLE hours, and should I register for them?
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours, and participants can earn up to 18 CTLE hours for attending this series. Attendance will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the first session. Once the series begins, we can no longer accommodate CTLE requests.
Can I pay for my registration using a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process. A PO must be created by your school & received by CPET prior to registration closing in order for a promo code to be generated.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Is there a New Teacher Network membership discount available for this series?
Yes! To receive your membership discount code, you'll need to contact [email protected] so that your membership can be verified. Once it's been verified, you will receive a promo code that will discount your registration 100%. You'll still be required to complete a registration form.
What if I need to change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change your registration for any reason: contact us at [email protected].
If you need to cancel your registration and receive a refund: contact us at [email protected]. We can offer refunds through February 4th.
Can I register for only part of the series?
We do not offer per session registration for this series — if you register, it is expected that you will attend all sessions in the series.
Is this the same as the Teacher's Toolkit series that was offered in the fall?
No, these sessions are unique. If you attended A Teacher's Toolkit in the fall (sessions November — January), this will not be a repeat for you. Alternatively, if you didn't attend A Teachers Toolkit in the fall, don't worry — the fall sessions are not a prerequisite for this series.
Where are these sessions taking place?
All sessions will take place on the Teachers College, Columbia University campus, which is located at 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027. You will receive a specific room number from us closer to the start of the series — the room number will be sent to the email address you included on your registration form.
Teachers College requires all visitors go through security at the Zankel Hall entrance upon arrival. Please have your ticket (electronic or hard copy) and a photo ID on hand to help facilitate this process.
The dates for these sessions don't work for me — are there any other options?
Absolutely! We can provide sessions tailored to you and/or your school on dates that work for you. Reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 to get started.
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours, and participants can earn up to 18 CTLE hours for attending this series. Attendance will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the first session. Once the series begins, we can no longer accommodate CTLE requests.
Can I pay for my registration using a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process. A PO must be created by your school & received by CPET prior to registration closing in order for a promo code to be generated.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Is there a New Teacher Network membership discount available for this series?
Yes! To receive your membership discount code, you'll need to contact [email protected] so that your membership can be verified. Once it's been verified, you will receive a promo code that will discount your registration 100%. You'll still be required to complete a registration form.
What if I need to change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change your registration for any reason: contact us at [email protected].
If you need to cancel your registration and receive a refund: contact us at [email protected]. We can offer refunds through February 4th.
Can I register for only part of the series?
We do not offer per session registration for this series — if you register, it is expected that you will attend all sessions in the series.
Is this the same as the Teacher's Toolkit series that was offered in the fall?
No, these sessions are unique. If you attended A Teacher's Toolkit in the fall (sessions November — January), this will not be a repeat for you. Alternatively, if you didn't attend A Teachers Toolkit in the fall, don't worry — the fall sessions are not a prerequisite for this series.
Where are these sessions taking place?
All sessions will take place on the Teachers College, Columbia University campus, which is located at 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027. You will receive a specific room number from us closer to the start of the series — the room number will be sent to the email address you included on your registration form.
Teachers College requires all visitors go through security at the Zankel Hall entrance upon arrival. Please have your ticket (electronic or hard copy) and a photo ID on hand to help facilitate this process.
The dates for these sessions don't work for me — are there any other options?
Absolutely! We can provide sessions tailored to you and/or your school on dates that work for you. Reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 to get started.
