Leadership Lessons for Life

July 25, 2012 in Professional Development

If collaboration is the new leadership, then students must understand the real world benefits of this new paradigm. According to Geomagic co-founder Peng Fu, the real sign that you’ve emerged as a leader is that you value clarity and buy-in over being in control. That means that you understand that [...]

Reflective Practice is the Best Practice

March 24, 2011 in Faculty Training, K12 Educators, Professional Development

As potential teachers preparing for job fairs this spring, keep the following best practices in mind.  And if you need help drafting resumes and cover letters that lead to interviews and job offers, contact TeachersBox at 914.K12.TBOX [914.512.8269] for an initial consultation!  We’d love to put you in position to [...]

Navigating the College Transition

February 20, 2010 in Faculty Training, K12 Educators, K12 Educators, Novice Teachers, Professional Development

Navigating the College Transition will better equip new and experienced high school Guidance Counselors to prepare high school seniors for their college transition. The course will focus on four key areas: Identification of Strengths and Weaknesses, Core Educational Values, and Sources of Motivation Organizational and Time Management Strategies Developing Sound [...]

American Legion Boys State

February 19, 2010 in Closing the Achievement Gap, High School Students, K12 Educators, K12 Parents, K12 Students

Virginia American Legion Boys State is a “leadership action program” where qualified male high school rising seniors take part in a comprehensive one week course designed to develop a working knowledge of the structure of state and local government. In addition to affording young men the opportunity to learn the [...]

AVID

February 18, 2010 in Closing the Achievement Gap, High School Students, High Schoolers Guide to College, K12 Educators, K12 Parents, K12 Students

AVID At A Glance AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades 4-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success. AVID places academically average students in advanced classes. AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income [...]