Teacher Boot Camp - Literacy Workshops

Slide 1: T a h r o t a .T a’w a e u aos a ec ldteAngela Maiers Literacy Workshops e c e B o C mp h t h t d c tr h v ae h s l fr e e y as u n g A dn , ed n ma eta h r do pushups. o s v n e r rn i . n o w o ’ k e c es n t We equip them. We train them. We inspire them. Regardless of grade level and content area, we arm teachers with strategies, lessons and conversations that help them prepare students for independent, 21st century reading and writing. We ee ce a o t u te tiy a –From the Classroom to the Boardroom. And while ’ xi d b u o rh me h e r r t s d n s e h s ,’ v l n w u h k h t ef to Hg c o lt mp rte o a ta h r, s e ma y o l ti ta’p r c fr i S h o i i eai fr le c es e p cially for Early and Elementary educators. “ n easwo k h pi 2 0 h sta so me mydsr t fc so su e t x e tt n A g l' rs o n 0 6 a rn fr d iti ' o u f t d n e p cai s cs o and learning for the 21st century. I had teachers from all levels; elementary, middle, and high school who became the core of my district literacy teams attend Angela's institute …T i i t eb s p oe so a d v lp n t a y uc udatn iy ua eitrse i hs s h e t rfs in l e eo me t h t o o l t d f o r n ee td n e mo igy u dsr t o wadi lea y” vn o r iti fr r n i rc ! c t – Deb Olson, Clinton Community School District We begin our weeklong workshop with a panel of local business and educational leaders discussing what skills are necessary to thrive in the workforce of today AND tomorrow. On Day Two, we work on key methods teachers can immediately use to move from student instruction to student independence. Our kids are continually bombarded with messages: Marketing; peer-to-peer, and education. The amount of daily infosumption is growing rapidly. Day Three looks at how we can teach sep rt no s n ls n i i td y w r o i oo el d aai f i a v. o e n o a ’ ol f f v r a . o g s s d n o And what of the digital age? Day Four looks at how to utilize the tools and strategies of online media in a safe and studious manner. o o r ’k o l e ok r n h yl l e n we e ok r a s me e l T morws n we g w re –a dte ’a b k o l g w res t o l e –will need d l l d v the behaviors and attitudes –the habitudes necessary to be employable i tmorws no r ’o workforce. Day Five is dedicated to The Habitudes. “A g l) si ( n ea i none word, "amazing" and I recommend her to any district seeking quality, expert, professional development that will actually make a difference for student learning." Amy Sandvold, co- author of Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching, ASCD, 2008 Each day will begin with a discussion on innovation and end with an exercise in creativity. There are group discounts available. Additionally, administrators and leaders get in at a huge discount (but they may have to do pushups!) How many teachers are you bringing this year? Register today! Limited seating available. Hope to see you at Boot Camp, Angela Maiers www.AngelaMaiers.com