Professional Times Newsletter
Professional Learning Center & GTA Collaboration
Greece Professional Learning Offerings
10/9 4-6 pm, 10/10 8-3pm (Free for Greece Employees!)
10/11 8AM- 3PM (Free for Greece employees!)
Click here to find multiple professional learning offerings including books studies as well as our 4 day in-depth co-horts.
10/17 4-6 pm
March 16, 2020 4PM-7PM. Note: 3 hours on-line needs to be completed by 3/2/20
5 Strategies for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
Parent-teacher conferences are coming up. Educators weigh in on how to solve common issues.
60 Second Strategy: Appreciation, Apology, A-ha!
Evolution of Trauma Informed SchoolsTwo years after Edutopia filmed trauma-informed practices at a Nashville school, we check in with the principal to see what has changed. <Read More> | CRE Resources for Educators!We're teaching students, not just curriculum, so cultural competence should equal professional competence, especially with students who don't share our background or level of privilege. <More Info> | Rock On!How I Taught Focus to a Class That Wouldn't Sit Still. <Read More> |
Evolution of Trauma Informed Schools
Two years after Edutopia filmed trauma-informed practices at a Nashville school, we check in with the principal to see what has changed. <Read More>
CRE Resources for Educators!
We're teaching students, not just curriculum, so cultural competence should equal professional competence, especially with students who don't share our background or level of privilege. <More Info>
Why Kids Should Draw More
Real Men Wear PinkWhy I Wear Pink Breast cancer has impacted everyone in one way or another. As the President of the Greece Teachers Association, I am fortunate to work with over 1,000 teachers and countless members in the Greece community. Imagine the difference that can be made when a group that large works together to help the American Cancer Society. By raising money and awareness through Real Men Wear Pink, I’m hoping that more lives can be saved from cancer. Please click here to join Brian on his campaign. Thanks for your support! | Support Coats for Kids via PayPal! | Music Education Fund RaiserAll the details can be found by clicking the image or right here. KTBA is proud to once again partner with The Distillery Restaurants and House of Guitars to benefit music programs in Rochester-area schools! This year, “Round Up for Rochester!” is spreading the love to three different schools: Greece Central School District, Rush-Henrietta School District, and Aquinas Institute! DONATE NOW and give a shout out in honor of a special teacher, friend, or family member! Please make sure to specify which school to which your donation should be applied to! KTBA will *match your gift* up to $1,000.00 per school! Let’s share the gift of music with the next generation! |
Real Men Wear Pink
Why I Wear Pink Breast cancer has impacted everyone in one way or another. As the President of the Greece Teachers Association, I am fortunate to work with over 1,000 teachers and countless members in the Greece community. Imagine the difference that can be made when a group that large works together to help the American Cancer Society. By raising money and awareness through Real Men Wear Pink, I’m hoping that more lives can be saved from cancer. Please click here to join Brian on his campaign. Thanks for your support!
Support Coats for Kids via PayPal!
Music Education Fund Raiser
All the details can be found by clicking the image or right here.
KTBA is proud to once again partner with The Distillery Restaurants and House of Guitars to benefit music programs in Rochester-area schools!
This year, “Round Up for Rochester!” is spreading the love to three different schools: Greece Central School District, Rush-Henrietta School District, and Aquinas Institute!
DONATE NOW and give a shout out in honor of a special teacher, friend, or family member! Please make sure to specify which school to which your donation should be applied to! KTBA will *match your gift* up to $1,000.00 per school! Let’s share the gift of music with the next generation!
Register for badges / microcredentials and online courses. Work anywhere, anytime! Greece teachers earn points as well as CTLE hours!
November Prof. Learning Check out the 100s of PL choices! | December Prof. Learning Use the search feature to narrow your choices! | January Prof. Learning Do you have an idea for PL? You can submit a proposal or email us your idea! |
Greece Professional Learning Center
“A source for teachers... A promise for students”. The Professional Learning Center exists for the purpose of providing professional growth opportunities for all employees. Marguerite Dimgba is the Director of Professional Learning for Greece Central and is the co-author of this newsletter.
Greece Teachers Association
The Greece Teachers Association was founded in 1956 and is led by current president Brian Ebertz. Holly Stettner is the Vice President of Educational Programs and is co-author of this newsletter.