In collaboration with California State University, Dominguez Hills, Teach Plus proposes to accomplish the following objectives: Bring together teachers across the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas from the CSU network and the Better Together Conference network to collaborate and learn best instructional practices on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for meaningful professional learning led by excellent teacher leaders. Both 2-day Institutes will be held the week of June 26th. Build momentum leading into the Better Together Conference…
Find out more »Join CSU Fullerton for their EdTalk 2018 Event, focused around the question" What does the Next Generation Science Standards and MakerSpace integration look like in action?" The event will feature keynote speaker Cari Williams, Computer Science and Engineering TOSA & TUSD Robotics Lead for Tustin Unified School District. Click here to register for the free event.
Find out more »Through this Edcamp and EdTalk style event, teacher-participants will connect to ideas and topics that resonate with their practice around Teacher Leadership and Personalized Learning. We will provide information on innovative practices that are working in classrooms right now. There will be many opportunities throughout the event for collegial conversation. The day will end with teachers developing action plans for how they will demonstrate leadership in their schools by sharing their ideas and implementing new learnings in their classrooms. Limited…
Find out more »Employing the Edcamp model of professional development, learned from Better Together, selected district teachers, administrators, and selected university faculty will engage in collaborative learning, inquiry, and capacity building in the pursuit of equity-centered curriculum, instruction, and policy.
Find out more »On January 17, Better and Stronger Together will bring new and seasoned teachers together for a dinner and professional learning opportunity to strengthen our teacher network, share resources and experience what it looks like to personalize learning for ourselves. It will feature a panel of current and former Shasta County Teachers of the Year answering your questions live. The format encourages peer-to-peer dialogue and empowers teachers to lean into their own learning. Click here to register to join us! AGENDA: A full program agenda…
Find out more »Two EdTalk style presentation with Q&A and hands-on sessions will be provided. Hands-on sessions will keep teachers actively engaged and allow them to participate in the learning. Participants will walk away with new skills, having created something they can use in their classrooms. Click here to learn more and register.
Find out more »Please join us for an interactive workshop for Making Learning Personal. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP today! Click here to register. Throughout the day, educators will have the opportunity to: Network and connect with teachers across San Diego County Develop an action plan to share with your school Receive information on innovative practices that are working in classrooms Hear from EdTalk Speakers Participate in Edcamp Discussions and Colleague Circles FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Jennifer Preimesberger at jpreimesberger@nu.edu or (858)642-8813
Find out more »Please join #BetterTogetherCA partner Loyola Marymount University for a screening of the award-winning documentary Most Likely to Succeed. Following the screening, there will be an interactive discussion about re-imagining education in our classrooms and school systems. Hosted by the LMU School of Education Alumni Association with support from the Better Together: California Teachers Summit, this is a community-wide event that is free and open to the public. The celebrated film Most Likely to Succeed offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of if…
Find out more »This event is an opportunity for educators and anyone interested in mathematics education to learn about efforts by local teachers to elicit and advance students' mathematical potential. Mathematics teaching and learning has traditionally over-emphasized rote memorization and low levels of cognition, particularly for students with identified exceptional needs. Hear from a group of educators working to change the narrative and increase access to deeper mathematical understanding for all students. Dr. Cathery Yeh will share information about her classroom-based research that…
Find out more »If you're in the San Jose area, join San Jose State University and the Krause Center for Innovation for their STEM Educator Summit. The event will feature sessions on computer science, EdTech, MakerEd and NGSS, as well as the chance to hear from keynote speaker Lindsey Blass. Click here to register for the event.
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