Announces the First in a Series of

New Teacher Seminars

(A new teacher is defined as a teacher with one to three years’ experience.)



10/16/12 Tuesday:  Creating a Positive Environment

Meets Standards I & IV

A positive classroom environment is a major component of effective

schools. When students are comfortable in a learning situation,

the likelihood for success is greatly increased. This seminar

will address verbal communication, positive phrasing,

motivation theory, and learner needs. Activities will help participants

to integrate these topics.



Please call the Ronnie Dwyer at the WCT office 227-5065 by Wednesday, October 10th



Location: John Jay High School, Large Group Instruction Room

Time: 4:15-6:15



The seminars are NYSUT Education Learning and Trust Professional Development workshops.  Each workshop was developed to meet APPR and NYS Teaching Standards and can be used towards the 175 hours requirement.



Upcoming Seminars:

11/8/12 Thursday:  Parent-Teacher Conferences

1/15/13 Tuesday:  Discipline Strategies

3/7/13 Thursday:  Understanding English Language Learners

5/14/13 Tuesday:  Achieving Tenure, What You Need to Know



Questions?

Contact Elementary-at-Large, Theresa Stowell or

Secondary-at-Large, Diane D. DiChiara