A series of advanced seminars for teachers from Partner Districts. Participants will work in grade-level teams to design, teach and critique two four-week units: a narrative study and an informational study.
DATES & LOCATION
Registration and coffee at 8:00am
All sessions are 8:15am – 3:00pm
9/26/07, 9/27/07, 12/04/07, 1/16/08, 1/17/08 and 4/24/08
Location: Holbrook Palmer Park, Atherton [Directions]
REGISTRATION
The series is open to teachers of grades 2-5 in Partner Districts. A specified number of seats is allocated to schools and registration is handled through each districts' designated contact.
Teams will be comprised of 2-5 teachers from any two adjacent grades (2 & 3, 3 & 4, 4 & 5).
We STRONGLY suggest that teams include teachers from the same school, since they will need to plan and confer with one another between sessions.
Coaches and Teacher Leaders: It is very helpful to the teams to be accompanied by a coach or teacher leader, preferably someone who attended Unit Design last year.
REQUIREMENTS
Teachers who register need to agree to meet the following requirements:
- Teachers must have completed Induction or LTLT 1.
- Teachers must currently be teaching grade 2, 3, 4 or 5.
- Teachers must commit to attending all 6 days of the course.
- Teachers must commit to planning and teaching the studies in their classes, as well as bringing student work for discussion.
- The district will need to cover all substitute costs.
The Noyce Foundation will provide the required texts for all grades.
HOMEWORK
Prior to the first session participants will receive a confirmation email which will include their homework assignment, if any. After that, participants will be informed, during each session, of the homework that is required for the following session.
CREDIT OPTIONS
There are no Continuing Education Units available for participants.