PROFESSIONAL CIRCLES FOR FIRST YEAR TEACHERS

The purpose of these Professional Circles is to create an informal, supportive and safe learning environment where new teachers have the opportunity to not only enhance their teaching skills, but to build confidence.  Each session will have a personal sharing component as a way for members to make connections and to build relationships. Teachers will have the chance to share their strengths and engage in collaborative problem solving to improve on conquering their challenges.  The activities and topics will be geared towards need, interest and relevant themes of teaching in today’s world (globally and locally).  Valuable pragmatic solutions to current issues within the classroom environment will be formulated through the group’s participants.  Addressing challenges that teachers face and how to persevere to keep a healthy, balanced and positive mindset will be added to their teacher toolbox as well.  Guest speakers will be incorporated into the program to correlate with the theme of the meeting.  They will be present to offer wisdom, propose questions to reflect upon, and insight.  The aim is through committed engagement members will feel a sense of belonging and community.  This will enhance instructional effectiveness, provide deeper understanding of district culture, and optimize student learning outcomes.

Professional Circle for First Year Lindenhurst Elementary Teachers

Facilitators:  Laura Colosa and Valerie Dietrich          15 CTLE Hours; 1 inservice credit Grades K-5

First Meeting Date - In Person - October 1, Room 223  WmRall Elem 4-5 PM                         No Fee

Professional Circle New Year, New You- First Year  Lindenhurst Middle  School  Teachers

Facilitators:  Jackie Korsen and Nancy Bracht            15 CTLE Hours; 1 inservice credit Grades 6-8

First Meeting Date - In Person - Monday, Sept. 8 - 3-4pm                                                         No Fee

Professional Circle for First Year Lindenhurst High  School  Teachers

 Facilitators:  Christine Sanfratello & Danielle Bottachiari        15 CTLE Hours; 1 inservice credit Grades 9-12

First Meeting Date - In Person - Monday, 9/22 @ 2:05m HS Room 138                                                                                                         No Fee

PROFESSIONAL CIRCLES FOR 2nd, 3rd & 4th YEAR TEACHERS

The purpose of these Professional Circles is to continue the informal, supportive and safe learning environment where pre-tenure teachers have the opportunity to not only enhance their teaching skills, but to build confidence.  Each session will have a personal sharing component as a way for members to make connections and to build relationships. Teachers will have the chance to share their strengths and engage in collaborative problem solving to improve on conquering their challenges.  The activities and topics will be geared towards need, interest and relevant themes of teaching in today’s world (globally and locally).  Valuable pragmatic solutions to current issues within the classroom environment will be formulated through the group’s participants.  Addressing challenges that teachers face and how to persevere to keep a healthy, balanced and positive mindset will be added to their teacher toolbox as well.  Guest speakers will be incorporated into the program to correlate with the theme of the meeting.  They will be present to offer wisdom, propose questions to reflect upon, and insight.  The aim is through committed engagement members will feel a sense of belonging and community.  This will enhance instructional effectiveness, provide deeper understanding of district culture, and optimize student learning outcomes.

Professional Circle for 2-3-4 Year Lindenhurst Elementary Teachers

Facilitators:  Laura Colosa and Valerie Dietrich        15 CTLE Hours; 1 inservice credit           Grades K-5

First Meeting Date - In Person - October 8, 4-5 PM Room 223  WmRall Elem                                                                                                             No Fee

Professional Circle for New Year Take 2- 2-3-4 Year Lindenhurst Middle  School Teachers

Facilitators:  Jackie Korsen and Nancy Bracht               15 CTLE Hours; 1 inservice credit   Grades 6-8

First Meeting Date - In Person -Tuesday, Sept. 9 - 3-4pm                                                           No Fee

Professional Circle for 2-3-4 Year Lindenhurst High  School Teachers

Facilitator:  Jeanette Wolters-Lennon                  15 CTLE Hours; 1 inservice credit           Grades 9-12

First Meeting Date - In Person -Tuesday September 30th at 2:15 in room 229                                   No Fee