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 [...]
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 [...]
February 9, 2011 in Closing the Achievement Gap, Intellectual Engagement, K12 Educators, K12 Students, Research Based Instruction
According to a groundbreaking three year study recently concluded by the Canadian Education Association, social engagement constitutes a sense of belonging and participation in school life. A great many American students can rightfully be termed “socially engaged.” They join sports, clubs, and participate in extracurricular activities because we encourage them to [...]
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 [...]
February 20, 2010 in Closing the Achievement Gap, Courses, Faculty Training, Intellectual Engagement, K12 Educators, K12 Educators, Novice Teachers, Professional Development, Research Based Instruction, Theory
Brain Based Differentiated Instruction will introduce teachers to the 14 home, school, and societal correlates of educational achievement, 11 of which demonstrate clear gaps between students from low-income and higher income families. Teachers will collaboratively design lessons steeped in differentiated instruction and research based instructional strategies. The course will equip [...]
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 [...]
February 19, 2010 in Closing the Achievement Gap, Faculty Training, Intellectual Engagement, K12 Educators, K12 Educators, Professional Development
Transitioning to Teaching Part I will help novice teachers optimize the academic performance of all students by training teachers to deliver effective, engaging, and differentiated instruction. The course aims to improve teaching practice, enhance the learning process, close the achievement gap, and encourage collaborative efforts. Teachers who complete this course [...]
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 [...]
February 18, 2010 in Academic Coaching, Closing the Achievement Gap, High School Students, High Schoolers Guide to College, Intellectual Engagement, K12 Educators, K12 Parents, K12 Students, Research Based Instruction
ABOUT GEAR UP Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a federal grant program that provides six-year grants to education/community partnerships and states to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Serving an entire cohort of students [...]
February 18, 2010 in Academic Coaching, Intellectual Engagement, K12 Parents
School Calendar Check your school district’s website for a calendar of holidays, vacations, and when each grading period begins and ends. Check your student’s individual school or teachers’ sites for dates for testing, parent meetings, and exams, and synchronize these dates with your family’s calendar at home. As best as [...]
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