An Empowering workshop for Teachers, especially those in challenging environments and communities.

1. IT’S NOT WORKING DR. SEUSS
Presented by
It’s A New Thing Inc.

2. Welcome

3. Welcome and Introductions
• Welcome teachers to the training
• State the subject of the training
• Describe the overall goals of the training

4.  Give an overview of the subject
 Explain why this training is important
to the urban school teachers and
administrators
 List the topics to be covered
 Explain how the individual topics fit
together
OVERVIEW

5.  Working through changes in
system that have reduced
morale
 How do you remain
encouraged to empower
others?
 Interactive Learning Exercise
ACTION BREAK

6. • Be Proactive Not
Reactive1
• Prioritize2
• Keep A Positive Attitude3
You Must:

7. Remember Why You’re There
• To Teach
• To Serve
• To Protect
• To Assist
• To Make A
Difference

8. Questions
The only dumb question
is the one you don’t ask!

9.  Lack of Administrator
Support and
Participation
 Dealing With Student
And Parent Issues Alone
 Interactive Learning
Exercise
ACTION BREAK

10. Time Spent on Solutions
ProblemsandIssues
Be Honest
Be Prepared
Teaching With A Mission
Be Real

11. Discussion
How can you use the
information received
on the job?

12. Wrap Up
• Define your challenges
– Career as well as personal
• Set realistic expectation
– The mission is not achieved overnight
• Keep your eye on the goal
– Why Are You Here?