About this event
In Practice is a unique teaching and learning conference that leverages critical reflection, peer-to-peer discourse, and inspirational workshops to help educators reflect on their school year and begin to turn their sights towards next year in a meaningful and productive setting.
We recognize that teachers are often isolated in their classrooms, with few opportunities to share successes and dilemmas with colleagues. This isolation leads to attrition and/or stagnation. At our annual In Practice conference, we strive to dissolve feelings of isolation by positioning teachers as experts, and by providing space for you to connect with your fellow educators in a meaningful way.
Past participants have loved our:
At In Practice 2019, you'll be able to:
We recognize that teachers are often isolated in their classrooms, with few opportunities to share successes and dilemmas with colleagues. This isolation leads to attrition and/or stagnation. At our annual In Practice conference, we strive to dissolve feelings of isolation by positioning teachers as experts, and by providing space for you to connect with your fellow educators in a meaningful way.
Past participants have loved our:
- Effective facilitation, which guided their learning experiences with clear communication and interactive experiences
- Supportive environment, which provided an open space for questioning, compassion, and collaboration
- Strategies, materials, and hands-on activities, all of which can be implemented in classrooms immediately
- Commitment to providing space for educators to collaborate with one another
At In Practice 2019, you'll be able to:
- Participate in content discussion groups
- Engage in critical reflection
- Collaborate with colleagues
- Interrogate relevant research
- Preview innovative workshops
Registration & payment
REGISTRATION
PAYMENT
REGISTRATION
Regular registration: $50
Available through 11:59PM EST on June 2nd
All attendees must complete a registration form. We will not be able to admit you to the conference if a registration form is not on file. Regular registration closes at 11:59pm EST on June 2nd.
To adjust or cancel your registration, contact cpet@tc.edu. Refunds will be offered through May 30th. Refunds requested beyond that date will not be processed.
Available through 11:59PM EST on June 2nd
All attendees must complete a registration form. We will not be able to admit you to the conference if a registration form is not on file. Regular registration closes at 11:59pm EST on June 2nd.
To adjust or cancel your registration, contact cpet@tc.edu. Refunds will be offered through May 30th. Refunds requested beyond that date will not be processed.
Walk-in registration: $65
If space allows; available June 6th 8:30-9:00am
We may be able to accept a limited number of walk-in registrations on June 6th from 8:30-9:00am, depending on session availability. Walk-in registration must be paid with a credit card.
If space allows; available June 6th 8:30-9:00am
We may be able to accept a limited number of walk-in registrations on June 6th from 8:30-9:00am, depending on session availability. Walk-in registration must be paid with a credit card.
PAYMENT
USING A PURCHASE ORDER
Have your school contact cpet@tc.edu to initiate this process. A PO must be created by your school & received by CPET by May 23rd 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 discount your registration 100% so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
USING A CREDIT CARD
Simply complete the registration form online. You will be asked for your credit card information at that time.
USING YOUR NEW TEACHER NETWORK MEMBERSHIP
Contact ntn@tc.edu. Once your membership has been verified, you will receive a promo code that will discount your registration 100%. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Have your school contact cpet@tc.edu to initiate this process. A PO must be created by your school & received by CPET by May 23rd 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 discount your registration 100% so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
USING A CREDIT CARD
Simply complete the registration form online. You will be asked for your credit card information at that time.
USING YOUR NEW TEACHER NETWORK MEMBERSHIP
Contact ntn@tc.edu. Once your membership has been verified, you will receive a promo code that will discount your registration 100%. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Participant schedule
Time |
Activity |
8:30-9:00am |
Welcome & check-in Walk-in registration |
9:00-9:30am |
Opening remarks |
9:45-10:45am |
Workshop session 1: Critical Reflection Breakfast will be provided during this session Choose from Critical reflection through...
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11:00am-12:00pm |
Workshop session 2: Digging into Danielson Choose from:
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12:00-1:00pm |
Lunch To purchase lunch, you can visit the Teachers College cafeteria or cafe, or venture off-campus |
1:00-2:00pm |
Workshop session 3: CPET showcase Choose from:
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2:10-3:30pm |
Workshop session 4: Strategic thinking Choose from:
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FAQs
What are CTLE hours, and should I register for them?
Teachers College is a state-approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Participants can earn 6 CTLE hours for attending this conference. 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 during registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the conference. Once we reach conference day, we can no longer accommodate CTLE requests.
What if I need to change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change your registration for any reason: contact us at cpet@tc.edu.
If you need to cancel your registration and receive a refund: contact us at cpet@tc.edu. We can offer refunds through May 30th.
Where do I go on conference day?
Participants will convene at Teachers College, Columbia University: 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027.
All attendees must go through security at the Zankel Hall entrance before checking into the conference. Please have your ticket (electronic or hard copy) and a photo ID on hand to help facilitate this process. The exact location of participant check-in will be provided on your ticket once you've completed registration.
Where do I pick up my conference materials?
Participants must check-in during the 8:30-9:00am time slot, at the room number specified in your order confirmation. At check-in, all attendees will receive conference materials. Failing to check-in will prevent you from being admitted to sessions, and will affect your eligibility for CTLE hours.
Where will I eat?
Breakfast will be provided in your first session of the day. For lunch, you can purchase food from the Teachers College cafeteria (located on the ground level of Grace Dodge Hall), the Teachers College cafe (located on the 1st floor of Zankel Hall), or venture off-campus to one of the nearby restaurants. If you choose to leave campus, you will be required to pass security again before entering the conference.
Teachers College is a state-approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Participants can earn 6 CTLE hours for attending this conference. 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 during registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the conference. Once we reach conference day, we can no longer accommodate CTLE requests.
What if I need to change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change your registration for any reason: contact us at cpet@tc.edu.
If you need to cancel your registration and receive a refund: contact us at cpet@tc.edu. We can offer refunds through May 30th.
Where do I go on conference day?
Participants will convene at Teachers College, Columbia University: 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027.
All attendees must go through security at the Zankel Hall entrance before checking into the conference. Please have your ticket (electronic or hard copy) and a photo ID on hand to help facilitate this process. The exact location of participant check-in will be provided on your ticket once you've completed registration.
Where do I pick up my conference materials?
Participants must check-in during the 8:30-9:00am time slot, at the room number specified in your order confirmation. At check-in, all attendees will receive conference materials. Failing to check-in will prevent you from being admitted to sessions, and will affect your eligibility for CTLE hours.
Where will I eat?
Breakfast will be provided in your first session of the day. For lunch, you can purchase food from the Teachers College cafeteria (located on the ground level of Grace Dodge Hall), the Teachers College cafe (located on the 1st floor of Zankel Hall), or venture off-campus to one of the nearby restaurants. If you choose to leave campus, you will be required to pass security again before entering the conference.
