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EdTalk Central Coast – Next Generation Science Standards
This Better Together EdTalk Central Coast event is an opportunity for teachers and anyone interested in science education to come together to learn more about the NGSS, California’s new set of expectations for scientific literacy. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a reception during which participants can mingle and enjoy coffee and hearty appetizers. The program, beginning at 6 p.m., includes a keynote presentation by a local industry leader Amy Kardel (Director of Cleaver Ducks San Luis Obispo),…
Find out more »EdTalk South Event – Next Generation Science Standards
This Better Together EdTalk South event is an opportunity for teachers and anyone interested in science education to come together to learn more about the NGSS, California’s new set of expectations for scientific literacy. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a reception during which participants can mingle and enjoy coffee and hearty appetizers. The program, beginning at 6 p.m., includes a keynote presentation by Dr. Geoffrey Lovelace who will share the fascinating research on black holes that he…
Find out more »#BetterTogetherCA Twitter Chat – Learning Differences
In April, the Better Together Network will be discussing the topic of “Learning Differences”. Be sure to join the conversation this month on Facebook and Twitter as we learn concrete strategies to help all students thrive in the classroom.
Find out more »#BetterTogetherCA Twitter Chat – Appreciating & Elevating Teacher Voice
This month we're delighted to have #tosachat and @GsuiteEduHelp co-founder (and @NewTeacherCntr alum!) @KarlyMoura helping to moderate our Monday May 8th Twitter chat on #BetterTogetherCA. In honor of Teacher Appreciation month we'll be spending the whole hour appreciating and elevating teachers that have made a difference for us. You can see the list of questions below. We also invite you to participate in the community generated initiative #thankateacher which empowers us to appreciate our teachers through simple video messages using Flipgrid.…
Find out more »Better Together: EdTalk Northridge Event
NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS) Preparing students for 21st Century Citizenship and Careers This Better Together EdTalk South event is an opportunity for teachers and anyone interested in science education to come together to learn more about the NGSS, California’s new set of expectations for scientific literacy. Come hear from teachers who have been successful with NGSS as they share their stories, techniques, strategies, and tips for instruction and application. Following a keynote address and several EdTalk teachers, the audience…
Find out more »Better Together at Annual Action Research Conference
Better Together scholarships will be provided for selected teachers to attend this conference, focused on teacher collaboration and sharing of innovative practices.
Find out more »Better Together: EdTalk East Bay Event – Next Generation Science Standards
This Better Together EdTalk East Bay event is an opportunity for teachers and anyone interested in science education to come together to learn more about the NGSS, California’s new set of expectations for scientific literacy.
Find out more »#BetterTogetherCA Twitter Chat – Building our Community – Online and #IRL (In Real Life)
As we gear up for the Better Together: California Teachers Summit, this Twitter Chat will focus on the power of networks to advance teacher's professional learning. We'll invite new colleagues to learn about the power of social media (primarily Twitter) to grow or join a Professional Learning Network and then share stories of the power of connecting with colleagues in real life. This chat will be co-moderated by Cori Orlando & Peter Paccone Cori was a K-4 teacher for 14 years who…
Find out more »TeachPlus Teacher-led Professional Learning 2-Day Institute at CSU Fullerton
In collaboration with California State University, Fullerton, 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 (July…
Find out more »TeachPlus Teacher-led Professional Learning 2-Day Institute at CSU Dominguez Hills
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…
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