Practical moves for new teachers
This three-part series aims to support early-career teachers who are facing a myriad of daunting challenges during their first few years in the classroom. Even after years of teacher education, many teachers find themselves unprepared for the rigors of the job. While university-based coursework, student teaching, and even edTPA certainly help pre-service teachers establish a foundation of sound practical and philosophical practice, there simply is no substitute for the on-the-job learning that occurs once teachers take the helm of their own classrooms. Over three sessions, A Teacher's Toolkit will provide newly in-service teachers with frameworks and venues designed to support their professional, intellectual, and psychic growth.
Throughout the series, you'll be able to:
- Develop a deeper understanding of student off-task behaviors, the non-confrontational interventions that can be used to address them, and the classroom routines and rituals that can help prevent them
- Reflect on and improve your practice of short- and long-term planning by applying the backwards-planning model of Understanding by Design to units and lessons you will soon teach
- Investigate the nature and purpose of formative and summative assessments and experiment with some promising practices that will culminate in the design of a complex, authentic summative assessment task
- Participate in and adapt for your classroom a series of pre-, during-, and post- reading structures designed to help students engage in academic conversations
- Construct an understanding of the Danielson framework for teaching, recognizing not only its potential as a tool for reflecting on and improving your teaching practice but also its role in your formal assessments
Is this series right for you?
A Teacher's Toolkit is best for first-, second-, and third-year teachers who are wondering how to:
A Teacher's Toolkit is best for first-, second-, and third-year teachers who are wondering how to:
- Handle classroom management in the real world
- Plan units that are both flexible and aligned to standards
- Design formative and summative assessments
- Demonstrate integration of the Danielson Framework in their classroom
- Facilitate academic conversations between students
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. |
Session outline
Session |
Focus |
November 20th 8:30am - 3:30pm |
Community & culture in the classroom Create a positive and safe learning space for you and your students |
December 4th 8:30am - 3:30pm |
Planning the work & working the plan Explore the planning process and dig into the Understanding by Design (UBD) framework |
January 8th 8:30am - 3:30pm |
Assessment: it takes all kinds Explore formative and summative assessments and how to use assessment data in your classroom |
Registration & payment
REGISTRATION
PAYMENT
REGISTRATION
Registration cost per person: $375
Available through 11:59PM EST on November 13th
All attendees must complete a registration form. We will not be able to admit you to the series if a registration form is not on file.
To adjust or cancel your registration, contact [email protected]. Refunds will be offered through November 13th. Refunds requested beyond that date will not be processed.
Available through 11:59PM EST on November 13th
All attendees must complete a registration form. We will not be able to admit you to the series if a registration form is not on file.
To adjust or cancel your registration, contact [email protected]. Refunds will be offered through November 13th. Refunds requested beyond that date will not be processed.
PAYMENT
USING A PURCHASE ORDER
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.
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 [email protected]. 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 [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.
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 [email protected]. 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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. 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 November 13th.
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.
The dates for these sessions don't work for me — are there any other options?
Absolutely! This series is also currently offered as an online course. If you'd prefer in-person support, 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 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.
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 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.
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. 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 November 13th.
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.
The dates for these sessions don't work for me — are there any other options?
Absolutely! This series is also currently offered as an online course. If you'd prefer in-person support, 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.
