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Edcamp Model Event on Equity-Centered Curriculum, Instruction, and Policy Professional Learning
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 »Better & Stronger Together: Simpson University
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 »Amplify Student and Teacher Voice, Choice, and Agency with Digital Tools
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 »Making Learning Personal
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 »Most Likely to Succeed Film Screening
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 »#BetterTogetherCA Book Club Twitter Chat with “Kids Deserve It!” Co-Author Adam Welcome
You may have heard that we've launched our first ever #BetterTogetherCA online book club. Throughout the month of March, we've been reading "Kids Deserve It" and reflecting on questions posed by teacher moderator Angela Barnett. We're thrilled to share that Adam Welcome, co-author of "Kids Deserve It," will join us on Monday, March 18th at 7 PM for a 30 minute chat about the book. Simply log on to Twitter by following and posting with the hashtag #BetterTogetherCA to participate. We look forward to the conversation!
Find out more »Our Students Know More Than We Think and Think More Than We Know: Eliciting and Developing All Students’ Mathematical Potential
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 »#BetterTogetherCA Twitter Chat – How you can Integrate Computer Science into your Classroom
Join us on Monday, April 8th at 7 PM for a #BetterTogetherCA Twitter chat, with Technology TOSA & Computer Science Teacher Karly Moura moderating a discussion on how you can integrate computer science into your classroom! Simply log on to Twitter and follow and post with the hashtag #BetterTogetherCA to participate. You won't want to miss it!
Find out more »#BetterTogetherCA Twitter Chat – Seeds for a Better World
On Monday, May 27th at 7 PM PST be sure to join our #BetterTogetherCA Twitter Chat, hosted by educator, author, and organizational change consultant, Sam Chaltain (@samchaltain). We'll be discussing how to plant "Seeds for a Better World." Teachers invest every day in supporting children with the goal of making our world a better place. As we look back on the past school year, and make plans for the upcoming school year, we want to hear stories of how you've planted seeds for…
Find out more »STEM Summit
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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