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Wednesday, October 16
 

4:00pm MDT

Hang On Tight! Practical Strategies for the First Months of Teaching
Wednesday October 16, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
Teaching is an amazing profession! The unpredictability of a school day is exciting and exhausting at once – our work keeps us on our toes long past the final bell of the day. Join this session for practical no-prep and low-prep teaching strategies to help you make it through the challenging moments of your teaching days AND help your students make it through theirs, too!
Wednesday October 16, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, November 19
 

4:00pm MST

Teacher Talk - Communicating About Learning with Students and Adults
Tuesday November 19, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
Effective communication between teachers, students, and their adults is key to creating an environment where our students can learn and grow. In this session, we will explore strategies for talking about inclusion, assessment and learning with students and adults in a way that keeps conversations purposeful, positive, and productive for everyone involved.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

4:00pm MST

AI Tools to Amplify Your Professionalism and Save Time!
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
Artificial Intelligence tools have emerged for teachers which can generate lesson plans, teaching content, assessment materials, and more! In this hands-on session, we'll explore some of these tools and their uses which can save you hours of valuable time so you can focus more deeply on your students' needs. We will share a process for generating, evaluating, applying, and reflecting on the materials generated which keeps you in the drivers' seat as the designer of incredible learning experiences as professionals while at the same time allowing you to be far more efficient in your daily work life. Free digital resources will be provided.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, January 21
 

4:00pm MST

Take Good Care - Prioritizing Wellness During the First Years of Teaching
Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
Struggling to strike a balance between your personal wellness and professional responsibilities? It’s not uncommon to feel this way in our chosen career. Join this session to analyze your own wellness, explore things you can add or subtract from your life to enhance your sense of wellness, and connect with colleagues to discuss wellness-related issues in the teaching profession.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, February 18
 

4:00pm MST

It's Complicated - Teaching Strategies and Professional Skills for Sensitive Situations
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
Now, more than ever, our students need support to manage social situations and emotional reactions. Join this session to explore:
  • teaching strategies that support students in managing their social and emotional environment; and
  • professional considerations for navigating confidentiality, sensitive student and parent/guardian disclosures, and challenging behaviour.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, March 11
 

4:00pm MDT

Managing Time, Relationships and the Classroom Community
Tuesday March 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
Classroom management is an ongoing challenge in our teaching practice that can have a significant impact on our students’ social, emotional, and academic experiences in our classroom. Join this session to explore the importance of relationships, routines, and time in your classroom management practice. Come prepared with some classroom management issues and questions to discuss with mentors and beginning teacher colleagues.
Tuesday March 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Wednesday, April 16
 

4:00pm MDT

Promote Yourself - Preparing for Hiring Season
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
As a beginning teacher, navigating the hiring process can be both exciting and daunting at once. In this session, we will explore the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to navigate the hiring process with confidence and professionalism. Whether you are a recent graduate or transitioning into teaching from another line of work, this session will provide you with guidance as you navigate the next steps in your teaching career.
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Wednesday, May 14
 

4:00pm MDT

Not So Obvious - Professional Considerations for the Last Months of School
Wednesday May 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
As the school year draws to a close, our plates become increasingly filled with end-of-year tasks and planning for the (possibly unknown) future. During this time, there are not so obvious considerations related to documentation, employment transitions, and other pragmatic parts of our work that teachers need to know. Join us to explore professional skills, processes, and proactive approaches for closing-up the school year, transitioning into the break, and getting ready for next year (even if you don’t yet have a contract!).
Wednesday May 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
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