Overview
Logistics
Learning Objectives
Schedule
Coaches
FAQ
Overview
July 25 - Sep 18, 2022
6 self-paced modules • 12 CTLEs • $175
6 self-paced modules • 12 CTLEs • $175
Acknowledging learning loss
The COVID slide continues. “Students still haven’t regained the academic ground they’ve lost in the disruptions of the ongoing pandemic, and many high school students will continue to struggle after graduation.” This, according to research shared in an Education Week article, three years into the pandemic. The slide feels particularly upsetting, given how hard educators continue to work to play catch up with our students.
Building bridges
It can be incredibly challenging to negotiate the responsibility we feel when it comes to our students’ success, with the reality that there is no simple solution. Though there may not be an easy, one-size-fits-all approach to addressing learning gaps, we can take steps to identify, understand, and implement what students need, allowing you to move forward with your curriculum, without leaving students behind.
Advancing student learning
Across six modules, we'll examine how to build bridges between your instruction and the diverse needs of your classroom. Through an exploration of data-informed instruction, strategic differentiation, project-based learning possibilities, and more, we'll connect the needs of your students to practical applications for your instruction, with the goal of increasing student confidence, engagement, and skills along the way.
Logistics
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Course dates
July 25 - Sep 18, 2022 Enjoy a summer course that gets deep and provides a few extra weeks to complete as you move into the 22-23 school year. Time commitment 2 hours per week, self-paced (participate on days/ times of your choosing) CTLEs awarded Up to 12 CTLE hours; participation will be verified before hours are awarded |
Registration period
Register through August 1, 2022 at 11:59PM EST Payment Pay with a credit card or a purchase order (contact [email protected] to start purchase order process) Cancellation policy Cancellations offered until course invite is accepted |
Learning Objectives
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Strengthen your instruction
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Boost student abilities
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Schedule
MODULE 1 / WEEK 1
Cultivating Curiosity: Examining Learning Gaps
MODULE 2 / WEEK 2
Digging into Data: Determining & Diagnosing Needs
MODULE 3 / WEEK 3
Classroom Practice: Promoting Productive Struggle
MODULE 4 / WEEK 4
Meeting Student Needs with Strategic Grouping
MODULE 5 / WEEK 5
Flexible Instruction: Designing Learning Opportunities for All Students
MODULE 6 / WEEK 6
Fostering Student Inquiry through Project-Based Learning
Cultivating Curiosity: Examining Learning Gaps
MODULE 2 / WEEK 2
Digging into Data: Determining & Diagnosing Needs
MODULE 3 / WEEK 3
Classroom Practice: Promoting Productive Struggle
MODULE 4 / WEEK 4
Meeting Student Needs with Strategic Grouping
MODULE 5 / WEEK 5
Flexible Instruction: Designing Learning Opportunities for All Students
MODULE 6 / WEEK 6
Fostering Student Inquiry through Project-Based Learning
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What does a module include?
*Must be completed to earn CTLE credits
- Instructional talks: A series of short videos from your coach that break down the topic, provide examples, pose questions, and invite further reflection.
- Key resources: Downloadable resources for you to read, review, or implement in your classroom and community.
- Discussion*: Each module will pose a reflection question to respond to in the discussion board, where you can interact with other educators in the course. When posting on the discussion board, we want to hear from each person at least one time, and want each person to respond to a minimum of two other posts.
- Assignment*: Deepen your analysis and receive personalized feedback from your coach by responding to the protocol in each assignment.
*Must be completed to earn CTLE credits
Coaches
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Dr. Cristina Compton
Instructional Design & Project-Based Learning Specialist Dr. Cristina Romeo Compton received her doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2016, with a concentration in the teaching of English. She began her career in education as a NYC Teaching Fellow, teaching in a Title 1 school, while completing her Masters in Childhood Education. Cristina serves as the Director of Program Development at CPET, overseeing a wide range of school-based projects and the Student Press Initiative, which supports teachers and students in developing projects that culminate in professionally designed, print-based publications. When working with schools, she focuses on areas of strength and opportunities for growth, in an effort to develop highly customized and targeted professional development plans. In her on-site work, she supports schools with curriculum design, unit planning, project-based learning, and developing literacy strategies that can bolster student achievement across the disciplines. |
FAQ
Registration & payment
Can I pay for registration with a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process.
In your message, please make sure to provide:
This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we receive 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.
In your message, please make sure to provide:
- your school name & address
- contact information (name & email) for the person who handles POs & payments at your school
- the number of teachers interested in registering for this opportunity
This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we receive 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.
Are there any registration discounts available?
For a limited time, you can use GAP22 to receive a discount for this course (click "Enter Promo Code", enter the code above, and click "Apply").
Current NTN@TC members: your membership discount code is eligible to use for this course. 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.
Current NTN@TC members: your membership discount code is eligible to use for this course. 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.
Where do I enter my promo code?
Please see the blue text in the registration section that says "Enter promo code". Click that text, enter your code, and click "Apply". From there, you can continue with your registration as usual.
Promo codes must be entered before you begin registration; there is no option to add it after you click the "Checkout" button.
Promo codes must be entered before you begin registration; there is no option to add it after you click the "Checkout" button.
Are CTLE hours available for this course?
Yes! New York State educators are welcome to register for CTLE hours, though it is not a requirement to participate in this course. A maximum of 12 CTLE hours are available for this opportunity, dependent on participation.
What are CTLE hours? 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. Participation 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 start of this course. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
What are CTLE hours? 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. Participation 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 start of this course. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
When does registration close?
Registration for this course closes on August 1, 2022 at 11:59PM EST.
How do I change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change or cancel your registration for any reason, contact us at [email protected].
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
Participation
When will I receive access to this course?
If you register before the course start date, you can expect to receive access to the course at least 48 hours before the course begins.
If you register after the course has already started, you can expect to receive the invitation within 48 hours of completing registration.
If you register after the course has already started, you can expect to receive the invitation within 48 hours of completing registration.
How do I access course content?
Once you've registered, you will receive an email invitation to join our digital platform from Teachers College Canvas. From there, you will be able to set up a username and password.
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
- Go to MyTC Portal (my.tc.columbia.edu)
- Click on the "Non-UNI Canvas Login" link
- Enter your email and password. If you didn't create one or have forgotten, simply click on the "Forgot Password?" link on the Canvas login page
- On the Canvas dashboard, accept any course invitations, if prompted
- You may also access the course on your mobile device through the Canvas Student App
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
When do I participate in this course?
This course is open for participation from July 25 to September 18, 2022, with a new module opening each week. While you can move through the course at your own pace, we find that 2 hours per week / 1 module per week works best for participants.
All course content must be completed by the end date listed above.
All course content must be completed by the end date listed above.
How do I earn CTLEs?
CTLEs will be awarded based on your participation in the discussion prompt(s) within each module, and the submission of each assignment.
Additional help
Who can I contact with questions?
You can reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 — we'll be happy to help!
Do you offer custom or private versions of this course?
Yes! If you're interested in this topic and would like to tailor the course content to meet the needs of your school community, we can create a customized version for you and your team. Only members of your school community (identified by you) will have access to the customized course, and you'll retain access to course materials indefinitely, allowing you to revisit content as needed.
To explore this option, reach out to us at (212) 678-3161 or [email protected] to speak with someone from our coaching team. We look forward to hearing from you!
To explore this option, reach out to us at (212) 678-3161 or [email protected] to speak with someone from our coaching team. We look forward to hearing from you!
