ONWARD
A Framework to Avoid Burnout & Keep Great Teachers Teaching
Target Audience: K-12 educators (public or private schools), administrators, school counselors, paraprofessionals, teacher leaders, and other school personnel interested in improving their practice.
About the Book Study: Using Elena Aguilar's award winning book, Onward this book study will help teachers find practical ways to tackle the problem of educator stress, and provides a practical framework for taking the burnout out of teaching.
- Stress is part of the job, but when 70 percent of teachers quit within their first five years because the stress is making them physically and mentally ill, things have gone too far. Unsurprisingly, these effects are highest in difficult-to-fill positions such as math, science, and foreign languages, and in urban areas and secondary classrooms―places where we need our teachers to be especially motivated and engaged.
Aguilar's actionable framework gives you concrete steps toward rediscovering yourself, your energy, and your passion for teaching. You’ll learn how a simple shift in mindset can affect your outlook, and how taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally is one of the most important things you can do. We will explore how to:
- Cultivate resilience with a four-part framework based on 12 key habits
- Uncover your true self, understand emotions, and use your energy where it counts
- Adopt a mindful, story-telling approach to communication and community building
- Keep learning, playing, and creating to create an environment of collective celebration
By cultivating resilience in ourselves, colleagues, and schools, we help ensure that we are working in, teaching in, and leading organizations where every child thrives, and where the potential of every child is recognized and nurtured.
- Onward will provide a step-by-step plan for fueling (or reigniting) your passion for teaching.
Please note that each participant is responsible for obtaining a copy of the book study text(s). A copy of the book is NOT included in your registration fee.
- Amazon Book Store: CLICK HERE *Participants must purchase their own text.
To view the Onward Book Study Syllabus: CLICK HERE
Costs & Registration Fees
- $40 per book study/per person - Shelby, Logan, Hardin, Madison, and Champaign County Districts and Boards of Developmental Disabilities.
- $75 per book study/per person - Districts and agencies not listed above.
Reminder: Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book study text(s). A copy of the book IS NOT included in the registration fee. To aid in your procurement of the text, a link to Amazon's online book store is highlighted in the "About the Book" section located above.
How are online book study be facilitated?
All book studies are facilitated using Google Classroom (CLICK HERE to view technology requirements) and require weekly reading of assigned chapters, responding to discussion prompts, providing peer feedback, self-reflection, and the submission of a personal action plan and a final project (see the about the book study section for additional details).
Essential Details for Your Records
Book Study Kickoff: June 15th
Format: Online Book Study (w/Google Classroom)
Duration of Course: June 15th to August 7th**
**See individual course syllabus for specific timeline.
Contact Hours: 15 (per completed book study)
Optional Graduate credit (one semester hour per book study) is available through Ashland University. An ADDITIONAL fee of $235 per credit hour (paid to Ashland University) applies.
OTHER SUMMER BOOK STUDY OPTIONS (TWO (2) ADDITIONAL CHOICES)
Looking for other options? Please find below the MRESC's other "Summer 2020 Book Studies" featuring two (2) other award winning books. Click on the title to learn more.
- Motivated: Designing Math Classrooms Where Students Want to Join In. Author: Ilana Seidel Horn (2017) - Facilitator: Melody Norris
- Forces of Influence: How Educators can Leverage Relationships to Improve Practice. Author: Fred Ende and Meghan Everette (2019) - Facilitator: Meggan Weaver
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & REMINDERS
What technology will I need to participate? Google Classroom - Click here for technology requirements.
When will I receive my Google Classroom access code? Approximately one (1) week prior to the start of the book study (June 7th or 8th) you will receive a Google Classroom invitation email. This email will include a Google Classroom “Course Code” that you will use to join the class at classroom.google.com.
Reminder - Purchase Your Own Book: Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book study text(s). A copy of the book IS NOT included in the registration fee. To aid in your procurement of the text, a link to Amazon's online book store is highlighted in the "About the Book" section located above.
Our Cancellation Policy - Cancellations must be received by June 8th at 3:00 pm. Cancellations received outside of this policy will not be accepted. Attendees and/or employing districts will be billed accordingly.
Monday, Jun 15, 2020, 08:00 AM
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Midwest Regional Educational Service Center
Email: registrar@mresc.org
Website: www.mresc.org
Location: MRESC - Sidney Office, 129 East Court Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365
Phone: 937-498-1354
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