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Mar 22

1:00pm

IM 6-12 Coaching Problem-Based Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Instructional Decision-Making with IM Resources

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Ongoing

A Roadmap for the AAC Journey (Canvas Course)

**ONGOING REGISTRATION - Closes 5/15/2024** Are you working with a nonspeaking child for the first time? Do you have a student using AAC inconsistently or in ineffective ways? You might be wondering where to begin, or where to go from here! In this asynchronous self-paced session, participants will begin to explore, build, and refine practical knowledge of the best practices in alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Participants will explore relevant evidence based practice, resources, tools, and strategies to become better communication partners and facilitators of meaningful and functional communication. Participants will be given a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Coursework must be completed by 6/28/2024

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Ongoing

Small Group Instruction for Multilingual Learners (ELs) (Canvas Course)

**ONGOING REGISTRATION - Closes 4/15/2024** In order to support multilingual learner’s English development, we need to effectively plan and structure small group instruction to best meet their needs and foster language development. To do this, we need to know what our students are able to do and what their next steps in development are. In this course, participants will conduct an in-depth analysis of their students’ language capabilities and development and use this information to plan and structure effective, focused instruction. This course covers all topics needed to understand MLs/ELs language development, making it appropriate for new ML/EL educators or those with little knowledge about working with these students. It is also highly beneficial for more experienced ML/EL educators in that it provides a process and structure to delve deep into students’ language profiles and design effective, focused small group instruction. Coursework must be completed by 6/1/2024.

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Mar 20

12:30pm

RESC Alliance and CSDE Assistive Technology Community of Practice (CoP) - Session 7

Join colleagues throughout the state of CT and build collective knowledge about Assistive Technology to support all learners in the schools. This CoP is for anyone working in the schools who is interested in AT or who works with students who require AT.

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Mar 21

1:00pm

ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing

ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Mar 25

8:30am

Supporting Multilingual Learners (ELs) in the General Education Classroom

This workshop will build the capacity of general education teachers to understand and support the multilingual learners (ELs) in thier classrooms. Teachers who attend this workshop may be looking for ways to support ML/EL students in all content areas of the regular education classroom. The session will give educators various ways to build their “bag of tricks” while learning about how multilingual learners learn and develop language.

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Apr 4

1:00pm

ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing

ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Apr 4

8:30am

Creating a Culture for Writing for Multilingual Learners (ELs)

Writing can be intimidating for any student; that anxiety is heightened in Multilingual Learners (ELs). Participants in this workshop will learn how to create a safe place for writing as well as many instructional strategies for engaging Multilingual Learners in the writing process.

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Apr 5

9:00am

Coaches Council

Instructional Coaches in the CREC region are invited to attend bi-monthly council meetings to share best practices and engage in new thinking about coaching. Topics will be determined based on participant interests. Council will meet from 9-11 and an optional book club from 11-11:30. No cost to attend this workshop.

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Apr 5

12:30pm

Early Childhood Education Council

Early Childhood Educators in CREC districts meet bi-monthly during the school year. The mission of the Early Childhood Educators Council is to embrace collaboration, improve teaching and learning, and promote excellence and equity in early childhood education through opportunities to network with colleagues, share solutions around problems of practice, and build professional capacity.

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Apr 5

12:30pm

Humanities Council

The CREC Resource Group provides Kindergarten to grade 12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, district leaders, instructional coaches, department heads and coordinators the opportunity to come together to share best practices and exchange ideas around ELA and Social Studies. Input from participants regarding topic selection will be encouraged in order to best meet the needs of the council membership. No cost to attend.

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Apr 5

12:30pm

Math Council

CREC’s Mathematics Council provides new thinking about mathematics instruction for K-12 math teachers, coaches, and district leaders in an open forum type setting. Agenda topics are determined by district participants in order to serve the group’s needs. No cost to attend.

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Apr 5

12:30pm

Science Council

Science educators, coaches and administrators are invited to attend council meetings to share best practices, engage in new thinking about science education, and continue to proactively respond to the demands of the Next Generation Science Standards. No cost to attend!

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Apr 9

8:00am

Cultural Humility: Addressing and Unpacking Racial, Historical, and Gender Issues; Empowerment, Voice & Choice For All

This training is comprised of two UPLIFT Trauma-Informed Care Practice Series modules. In this first module, Cultural Humility: Addressing and Unpacking Racial, Historical, and Gender Issues, participants explore the impacts of educational and social inequities on student achievement and provides participants with a baseline understanding of the need for cultural humility in educational settings. Overall, this module is intended to increase staff capacity to utilize tenets of cultural humility to better recognize and mitigate bias and disparities in access to educational or socioemotional support. Additionally, this topic is designed to support participants in being able to have meaningful conversations about educational inequity.The second module, Empowerment, Voice & Choice for All, allows participants to engage in meaningful exploration around the importance of creating equitable opportunities for empowerment, voice, and choice amongst staff, students, and the community. Participants will explore student and staff empowerment, and learn about the criticality of creating opportunities for everyone to be an active participant in conversations and decision-making. During each portion, participants will have time to identify strategies that may be feasible to implement in their buildings, and to discuss the barriers they may face and supports they may need along the way.

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Apr 11

8:30am

Supporting Newcomer and Beginner Multilingual Learners (ELs)

Supporting multilingual learners with little to no English is especially challenging. Participants will explore ways that educators can effectively support these students with strategies and linguisitc supports in any educational setting.

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Apr 18

1:00pm

ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing

ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Apr 22

3:00pm

Community of Practice (CoP) for Teacher and Educator evaluation systems (TEVAL)

The CREC Resource Group will facilitate and support TEVAL Communities of Practice. School leaders, PDEC committees, and district administration will have the opportunity to come together to calibrate their understanding of the 2023 guidelines, connect with regional partners to ask questions and work collaboratively with other school districts to enact the different non-negotiables outlined in the CT Guidelines for Educator and Leader Evaluation and Support Guidelines (2023). Topic to be determined.

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Apr 23

9:30am

GEER - Using Technology for Meaningful Parent Conference Communication for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool-age Children

In this session, participants will discuss the best practices for leveraging technology to establish and maintain consistent communication channels, enabling parents to stay informed and involved in their child's early educational journey.

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Apr 23

5:30pm

6 HR ANNUAL V ENDORSEMENT TRAINING

CREC Transportation is offering a 2 day Zoom class, for those looking to acquire their 6 hr R-360 form to renew their V endorsement on their CT license or to remain qualified by attending the annual 6 HR V Endorsement Training on the CT DMV required topics. Completing the class will result in a R-360 form for "V endorsement renewal only" and a CST-3 form for the employer/employee driver qualification file. MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS, of the 2 day zoom class, 3 hrs each day. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR DRIVERS WHO NEED THE 10 HR TRAINING TO ACQUIRE THE V ENDORSEMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME.

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Apr 24

12:30pm

RESC Alliance and CSDE Assistive Technology Community of Practice (CoP) - Session 8

Join colleagues throughout the state of CT and build collective knowledge about Assistive Technology to support all learners in the schools. This CoP is for anyone working in the schools who is interested in AT or who works with students who require AT.

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Apr 24

12:15pm

CREC Magnet Schools District-wide Professional Learning - April 24, 2024

Participants will work with grade and content level teams in these professional learning sessions to further understand the district’s focus areas of relationships, equity, and instruction.

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Apr 30

12:30pm

Social & Emotional Learning Council

This council will focus on current trends, research, and interventions related to Social and Emotional Learning. Participants will be able to network with staff from other districts, access resources, and learn the most current developments in the field. We will also engage in Mindfulness and yoga practices and will share expertise, valuable resources, and activities that can be used in any setting. No cost to attend.

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May 2

1:00pm

ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing

ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

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May 8

8:30am

Evaluators of Teachers (3 day training)

Effective leadership has a powerful influence on student outcomes. This session will provide an overview of the CT Guidelines 2023 for educators, including classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and student and support specialists. The new model includes cycles of continuous Improvement and is designed to align professional learning plans with professional practice to support improved outcomes for all students. Participants will engage to learn about: •The mind-set shifts in the new CT Guidelines 2023.; *How to align professional learning with professional practice strategies to improve student learning, growth and achievement; and *The focus on supporting educators to improve outcomes for all students.

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May 9

9:00am

English Language Learners Council (Title III)

English Learner district coordinators and educators in the CREC region are invited to attend meetings to share best practices and emerging research on improving outcomes for EL students. Members will engage in new thinking about instructional practices and collaborate to proactively respond to EL needs in their district. No cost to attend.

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May 13

3:00pm

Community of Practice (CoP) for Teacher and Educator evaluation systems (TEVAL)

The CREC Resource Group will facilitate and support TEVAL Communities of Practice. School leaders, PDEC committees, and district administration will have the opportunity to come together to calibrate their understanding of the 2023 guidelines, connect with regional partners to ask questions and work collaboratively with other school districts to enact the different non-negotiables outlined in the CT Guidelines for Educator and Leader Evaluation and Support Guidelines (2023). Topic to be determined.

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May 14

8:30am

Igniting Change - CT RESC Alliance (Spring 2024)

The Spring 2024 Igniting Change conference is an opportunity to engage with nationally-recognized experts and other educational leaders on the equity-centered topics of: Grading for Equity, Culturally Sustaining Practices: Pedagogy and Inclusive Schools, Equity-Centered Leadership, and Supporting Linguistically Diverse Students. Nationally-recognized keynote speakers include Gloria Ladson-Billings and Joe Feldman. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

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May 14

9:00am

IM 3-5 Math: Teach and Learn

What is a problem based curriculum and how do I implement it in my classroom? In this session, teachers will explore the design structure of the IM curriculum and lesson plan with a Certified IM Facilitator. They will experience a lesson, practice and rehearse content and language routines, explore various supports, understand assessment materials and begin to use student thinking as a vehicle for productive planning. After this training, teachers will be ready to begin using the IM K–5 Curriculum effectively in their classrooms.

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May 14

9:00am

IM K-2 Math: Teach and Learn

What is a problem based curriculum and how do I implement it in my classroom? In this session, teachers will explore the design structure of the IM curriculum and lesson plan with a Certified IM Facilitator. They will experience a lesson, practice and rehearse content and language routines, explore various supports, understand assessment materials and begin to use student thinking as a vehicle for productive planning. After this training, teachers will be ready to begin using the IM K–5 Curriculum effectively in their classrooms.

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May 14

8:00am

Taking Steps Toward Collaboration and Mutuality

In this module, participants will explore the nuances and many variables that exist when implementing collaboration strategies aimed at students, staff, caregivers, or community members. Conversation will help to identify natural supports within the building that can be augmented to facilitate strong caregiver-staff relationships, and will include a review of national and community-based resources that can assist with building mutual resilience within families and communities. Strategies to empower parents/caregivers in a culturally responsive fashion will be explored

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May 15

12:30pm

RESC Alliance and CSDE Assistive Technology Community of Practice (CoP) - Session 9

Join colleagues throughout the state of CT and build collective knowledge about Assistive Technology to support all learners in the schools. This CoP is for anyone working in the schools who is interested in AT or who works with students who require AT.

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May 16

1:00pm

ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing

ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

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May 17

1:00pm

Coaches Council

Instructional Coaches in the CREC region are invited to attend bi-monthly council meetings to share best practices and engage in new thinking about coaching. Topics will be determined based on participant interests. No cost to attend this workshop.

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May 20

9:00am

TEAM District Facilitator Meeting - Spring 2024

TEAM District Facilitator Meetings occur twice each school year and provide program updates. The mission of the TEAM Program is to promote excellence, equity, and high achievement for Connecticut students by engaging teachers in the purposeful exploration of professional practice through guided support and personal reflection.

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May 21

9:00am

Assistive Technology Consortium - Session 4

Join us for engaging conversation as we discuss assistive technology in education. Learn about new devices and software to improve the experience of learning for students and techniques to facilitate success and independence for students while they work toward their academic, social, and communication goals. The consortium meets four times a year and free to consortium members.

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May 22

8:30am

Teach and Learn with Illustrative Mathematics 6-12

How can educators implement IM Math, a problem-based curriculum, building towards a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics? The purpose of this implementation series is to get educators ready to teach and learn within problem-based classrooms where student thinking is front and center. This series gives educators first-hand experience with and confidence in using the IM Math curriculum.

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Jun 5

12:30pm

RESC Alliance and CSDE Assistive Technology Community of Practice (CoP) - Session 10

Join colleagues throughout the state of CT and build collective knowledge about Assistive Technology to support all learners in the schools. This CoP is for anyone working in the schools who is interested in AT or who works with students who require AT.

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Jun 6

1:00pm

ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing

ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Jun 7

12:30pm

Early Childhood Education Council

Early Childhood Educators in CREC districts meet bi-monthly during the school year. The mission of the Early Childhood Educators Council is to embrace collaboration, improve teaching and learning, and promote excellence and equity in early childhood education through opportunities to network with colleagues, share solutions around problems of practice, and build professional capacity.

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Jun 7

12:30pm

Humanities Council

The CREC Resource Group provides Kindergarten to grade 12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, district leaders, instructional coaches, department heads and coordinators the opportunity to come together to share best practices and exchange ideas around ELA and Social Studies. Input from participants regarding topic selection will be encouraged in order to best meet the needs of the council membership. No cost to attend.

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Jun 7

12:30pm

Science Council

Science educators, coaches and administrators are invited to attend council meetings to share best practices, engage in new thinking about science education, and continue to proactively respond to the demands of the Next Generation Science Standards. No cost to attend!

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Jun 17

8:30am

OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch

This four-day professional learning session introduces teachers to the OpenSciEd materials generally in addition to the corresponding units. As a result of this professional learning, teachers will understand the supports and routines embedded into the OpenSciEd units that align with the shifts called for by A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards. Included in this session are opportunities for teachers to: *Watch videos of students engaging with the OpenSciEd units; *Hear teachers reflect on shifting their instruction with support from the units, *Engage in the actual lessons of the unit as a student; and *Deepen their understanding of three-dimensional instruction and assessment

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Jun 27

1:00pm

ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing

ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Sep 13

12:00pm

TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training

This training for prospective mentors and cooperating teachers is available for individuals selected by the district (or volunteered) to serve in one of these roles. Following sessions, there will be an additional time for follow up offered for more in-depth work on the modules or the process chosen by your districts. The training prepares participants to lead beginning teachers through the TEAM module process and a successful completion of the five mentoring modules. In addition, participants are prepared to support a student teacher while developing effective coaching strategies to assist both beginning and student teachers. Participants must attend all sessions. At the end of the training, participants qualify to work with either a new teacher or a student teacher. Pre work is required. The instructor will send information to participants prior to the session. No cost to attend this event.

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Sep 27

9:00am

TEAM District Facilitator Meeting - Fall 2024

TEAM District Facilitator Meetings occur twice each school year and provide program updates. The mission of the TEAM Program is to promote excellence, equity, and high achievement for Connecticut students by engaging teachers in the purposeful exploration of professional practice through guided support and personal reflection.

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Oct 11

9:00am

TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training

This training for prospective mentors and cooperating teachers is available for individuals selected by the district (or volunteered) to serve in one of these roles. Following sessions, there will be an additional time for follow up offered for more in-depth work on the modules or the process chosen by your districts. The training prepares participants to lead beginning teachers through the TEAM module process and a successful completion of the five mentoring modules. In addition, participants are prepared to support a student teacher while developing effective coaching strategies to assist both beginning and student teachers. Participants must attend all sessions. At the end of the training, participants qualify to work with either a new teacher or a student teacher. Pre work is required. The instructor will send information to participants prior to the session. No cost to attend this event.

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Nov 8

9:00am

TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training

This training for prospective mentors and cooperating teachers is available for individuals selected by the district (or volunteered) to serve in one of these roles. Following sessions, there will be an additional time for follow up offered for more in-depth work on the modules or the process chosen by your districts. The training prepares participants to lead beginning teachers through the TEAM module process and a successful completion of the five mentoring modules. In addition, participants are prepared to support a student teacher while developing effective coaching strategies to assist both beginning and student teachers. Participants must attend all sessions. At the end of the training, participants qualify to work with either a new teacher or a student teacher. Pre work is required. The instructor will send information to participants prior to the session. No cost to attend this event.

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Jan 17

10:00am

TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training

This training for prospective mentors and cooperating teachers is available for individuals selected by the district (or volunteered) to serve in one of these roles. Following sessions, there will be an additional time for follow up offered for more in-depth work on the modules or the process chosen by your districts. The training prepares participants to lead beginning teachers through the TEAM module process and a successful completion of the five mentoring modules. In addition, participants are prepared to support a student teacher while developing effective coaching strategies to assist both beginning and student teachers. Participants must attend all sessions. At the end of the training, participants qualify to work with either a new teacher or a student teacher. Pre work is required. The instructor will send information to participants prior to the session. No cost to attend this event.

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Mar 14

9:00am

TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training

This training for prospective mentors and cooperating teachers is available for individuals selected by the district (or volunteered) to serve in one of these roles. Following sessions, there will be an additional time for follow up offered for more in-depth work on the modules or the process chosen by your districts. The training prepares participants to lead beginning teachers through the TEAM module process and a successful completion of the five mentoring modules. In addition, participants are prepared to support a student teacher while developing effective coaching strategies to assist both beginning and student teachers. Participants must attend all sessions. At the end of the training, participants qualify to work with either a new teacher or a student teacher. Pre work is required. The instructor will send information to participants prior to the session. No cost to attend this event.

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May 9

9:00am

TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training

This training for prospective mentors and cooperating teachers is available for individuals selected by the district (or volunteered) to serve in one of these roles. Following sessions, there will be an additional time for follow up offered for more in-depth work on the modules or the process chosen by your districts. The training prepares participants to lead beginning teachers through the TEAM module process and a successful completion of the five mentoring modules. In addition, participants are prepared to support a student teacher while developing effective coaching strategies to assist both beginning and student teachers. Participants must attend all sessions. At the end of the training, participants qualify to work with either a new teacher or a student teacher. Pre work is required. The instructor will send information to participants prior to the session. No cost to attend this event.

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May 26

9:00am

TEAM District Facilitator Meeting - Spring 2025

TEAM District Facilitator Meetings occur twice each school year and provide program updates. The mission of the TEAM Program is to promote excellence, equity, and high achievement for Connecticut students by engaging teachers in the purposeful exploration of professional practice through guided support and personal reflection.

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