Teacher Center News: Susan Mcauliffe, Director

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In this issue:

Teacher Center News: Susan McAuliffe, Director

Course Updates

Collegial Circles

Graduate Courses

NEW! On The Bookshelf

For Your Information...

Teacher Center News

Dear Colleagues:

I have begun designing winter and spring class offerings based on spring 2014 survey responses. These include continued graduate course offerings, Adolescent Psychology cohort interest, NYSUT-ELT three-hour seminars, Advanced Google Apps for Education, Chromebook 101 and Tech Tools for Supporting the Common Core.

Are you interested in knowing more about Discovery Education audio and visual educational opportunities in the classroom? Jackie Gilmartin will offer a new course, Integrating Discovery Education Digital Media Content Into The Classroom on Saturday, November 15. Join Jackie for an in-depth look at the extensive library of educational materials our District enjoys with our subscription.

Check out For your information….there are four exciting prospects for teachers interested pursuing educational advancement and professional development with a Holocaust presentation, BrainPOP training, BOCES online courses, Newsday’s Future Corps, and non-contact coaching certification.

I encourage my colleagues to contact me with course suggestions and professional development opportunities this 2014-2015 school year.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Susan McAuliffe

Director

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Center hours:

Teachers are always welcome at the Teacher Center.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 2:30 pm. - 5:30 pm

The Center will open upon teacher request. Please email with your request and interest in reservation of classroom space.

Visit the website to see directions to the Teacher Center and view the educational materials and supplies that are available: http://www.portnet.k12.ny.us/teachercenter

Course Updates:

Three courses scheduled for October and November:

There is still room for you! Register at www.mylearningplan.com

1.  One-hour PAC course: Wednesday, October 29, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Room 202 Weber MS

2.  Integrating Discovery Education Digital Media Content Into The Classroom: Saturday, November 15, 8:30 – 4:30 pm—Room 202, Weber MS

3.  Beginner Google Apps for Education: Integration into the Curriculum: Saturday, November 22, 8:30 - 4:30 pm, Room 202, Weber MS

Sign up for courses and get alerts from MyLearningPlan to keep informed of Teacher Center course offerings. Flyers for each course will follow in the future. The Center is no longer accepting hardcopy reservations for classes.

Collegial Circles

You can actively participate in Collegial Circles with colleagues on your grade level, within your school building, within your content area specialty, or create academic units of study across disciplines.

The Center Director is always available to consult with you about topics. Visit the Center's website for more information on how to participate in a Collegial Circle.

Graduate Courses

Stony Brook University

Winter course: The second of three Google Apps Certified Trainer classes (Stony Brook); start date TBA.

NEW! On The Bookshelf:

The Teacher Center has an array of research, curricula, and high-interest reading books and materials for all District teachers to lend on the bookshelf. If you are interested in perusing the bookshelf, stop by the Center during operating hours.

If you would like to find material to support your common core lessons, you can find current material on the bookshelf.

Literature is also available for your Collegial Circle. Assessment, curricula, common core, and classroom management are a few of the topics available on the bookshelf.

The Center Press would like to highlight two in this issue, Leading and Managing A Differentiated Classroom and Teachers, Students, and Standards.

For Your Information….

ECHOES and REFLECTIONS: Leaders in Holocaust Education

Echoes and Reflections prepare teachers to teach the complex history of the Holocaust in a way that stimulates engagement, critical thinking and personal understanding among students. This is a FREE PROGRAM. The Port Washington Teacher Center is interested in hosting an Echoes and Reflections program in the spring for all interested teachers in the District. An experienced facilitator, free copy of the Teacher Resource Guide for all participants, and a certificate of completion will be given at the conclusion of this informative program. If you are interested in participating in the workshop in the spring (TBA), please email the Center:

Become a BRAINPOP Trainer! If you are interested in a three-hour workshop that will provide the foundation for “Certified BrainPOP Educator” status and conduct your own training on behalf of NYS Teacher Centers, register for this workshop.

When: Saturday, November 22, 2014, 9:30 am – 12: 30 pm

Where: BrainPOP, 71 W. 23rd St., 17th floor, Corner of Sixth Avenue, NYC

Register: http://bpopne.ws/NYSTraining Inquiries:

Attention all interested COACHES: The Long Beach Teacher Center is offering the first of three classes required for all NYS Coaches coaching a sport who are not certified physical education teachers. The class, Principles, Philosophy and Organization of Athletics in Education will run for 15 sessions from Nov 5 - Jan 21 and costs $175.00. Please distribute the attached flyer. This class is the only course required for coaches of non-contact sports like bowling, golf, and archery. Any questions please contact the Long Beach Teacher Center at

Nassau BOCES: BOCES has expanded their online professional development course catalog to include self-paced courses in addition to high quality facilitated courses. Nassau BOCES online courses range from 15-45 hours and span the PreK-12 curriculum. Courses cover relevant topics such as Charlotte Danielson's Framework, incorporating the Common Core State Standards into ELA and math curriculums and using data to inform instruction. There is an option to take 45 hour courses for graduate credit for an additional fee.

Please visit the website (www.nassauboces.org/opd) for course descriptions and frequently asked questions. All courses will begin November 20, 2014. Participants must register before November 12, 2014 at www.mylearningplan.com. Please visit the Nassau BOCES Distance Education Services website (www.nassauboces.org/opd) for more information.

Newsday’s Future Corps:

WHEN: December 10th

TIME: 4:00-6:00

WHERE: Newsday Headquarters, 235 Pinelawn Road Melville, NY 11747

Explore FutureCorps project ideas with veteran teachers & have the opportunity to engage your students in community service, have your project showcased on Newsday's FutureCorps pages or on the Web site.

Possibly receive a grant to assist you. Rsvp or questions, please contact: Elizabeth Dysart, Project Manager: 631.843.4708 Include your school name; you will receive a confirmation letter before workshop with directions. Refreshments will be served and every teacher will receive a certificate of attendance

Port Washington Teacher Center Contact:

Susan McAuliffe, Director Port Washington Teacher Center

Natalie Miller, Policy Board Chairperson Weber Middle School

Erica Goldsmith, Policy Board Vice-Chairperson 99 Campus Drive

Port Washington, New York 11050

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website: http://www.portnet.k12.ny.us/teachercenter