TMS BLIF Update
October 28, 2016
Useful Information
Growth Mindset: The Force vs. The Dark Side
Professional Development Opportunities
International Teaching Opportunity
The World Affairs Council Program in Charlotte is looking for applicants for their Council Scholar Program (applicants must be a full-time teacher or staff member in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston and Iredell County schools (public or independent) with significant student contact in grades K-12. Additional details on the program are in the application which is attached and also the link below: http://worldaffairscharlotte.org/2016-2017-council-scholar-award-program/ applications are due by 4pm on 10/31/2016
Applications for 2017-18 Kenan fellowships will be accepted beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1.
These fellowships address the critical need to develop and empower high-quality teachers, who, in turn, make learning more authentic for students.
The fellowship begins with a summer internship in a higher education lab or industry setting and is supported by 80 hours of professional development that focuses on building leadership capacity and proven instructional strategies.
Fellowship projects have a unique set of criteria that in some cases is restricted by district, grade level and subject. Projects vary from scientific research to work experiences in the agriculture, energy and high-tech manufacturing industries.
Each Fellow is awarded at least a $5,000 stipend, and must develop and implement relevant educational materials and/or programs based on their internship experience.
Fellows remain in the classroom while completing the year-long fellowship. Please visit our website for information on how to complete an online application.
The fellowship begins with a summer internship in a higher education lab or industry setting and is supported by 80 hours of professional development that focuses on building leadership capacity and proven instructional strategies.
Fellowship projects have a unique set of criteria that in some cases is restricted by district, grade level and subject. Projects vary from scientific research to work experiences in the agriculture, energy and high-tech manufacturing industries.
Each Fellow is awarded at least a $5,000 stipend, and must develop and implement relevant educational materials and/or programs based on their internship experience.
Fellows remain in the classroom while completing the year-long fellowship. Please visit our website for information on how to complete an online application.