December 5, 2023 - 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Event Description

Target Audience: New Teachers (1-3 years)

Presenter(s): Jill Erfourth & May Manna

Description:

Participants will learn best practices to address the writing requirements of state writing standards, including the three writing types, process writing and frequent writing in all content areas. Explicit instruction will be a focus of activities that are designed to develop strong sentence and paragraph writing. Teaching tips and scaffold for writing summaries will also be shared, as well as quick write to support writing in all subjects. Participants will receive the Keys to Content Writing resource book.

Please Note: Most sessions are being planned as face-to-face, or a hybrid offerings. If needed, we are also planning fully remote professional learning sessions. If sessions are being offered remotely, the dates and times are subject to change.

Registering for this workshop automatically enrolls you in the 2023-24 Macomb New Teacher Academy.

First, second, and third year teachers are welcome to attend as many 2023-24 New Teacher Academy workshops as they choose for a yearly fee of $150.00. In this spring of 2024, Macomb County districts will be billed $150.00 per teacher participating in the Academy. Please check with your district regarding payment of this fee (whether you are responsible for payment).

Any no shows/late cancellations will be charged $15.00 per session. Please cancel in writing no later than 7 days prior to the workshop start date. Please email any cancellations to Alex Bryan, abryan@misd.net.

No phone cancellations are permitted.

The NTA will be providing alight meal before each afternoon workshop. In case of special dietary needs, participants should provide their own meals. Adjustments will not be made in menu selections or registration fees.

This workshop is not eligible for Professional Development Funds.