Seminars for 2nd and 3rd Year Teachers
SEWNTP offers a variety of After-School Seminars to support 2nd and 3rd Year beginning teachers and their mentors. These seminars are only available to Consortium members. To register, use the link at the top of the page, or visit our Register for an Event page. Contact us with any questions about the seminars or registration.
Registration Information
- Register here for any SEWNTP offering
- Registration closes 2 weeks prior to each individual session; you may register for a stand-alone session(s) or the entire series.
- Please view our Attendance Policy before registering.
Literacy Seminars for Elementary Teachers Across Academic Disciplines
A series of four sessions designed to add to the body of knowledge and strategies used in an exemplary literacy program. Practical application of ideas to be used right away will be the goal. This seminar is intended for K-5th grade 2nd & 3rd year beginning teachers, their mentors, and experienced educators. One graduate credit is available for educators who attend all 4 seminars.
Please see our flyer for information regarding location, time, and more.
2012-2013 Dates and Topics
- November 1, 2012; Creating a Literate Classroom
- November 15, 2012; Becoming Strategic Readers and Writers
- November 29, 2012: Designing Feedback to Increase Achievement in Reading and Writing
- December 13, 2012; Effective Assessment in Literacy
Literacy Seminars for Secondary Teachers Across Academic Disciplines
A series of four sessions designed to add to the body of knowledge and strategies used in an exemplary literacy program. Practical application of ideas to be used right away will be the goal. This seminar is intended for 6-12 grade 2nd & 3rd grade teachers across academic disciplines, their mentors and experienced educators. One graduate credit is available for educators who attend all 4 seminars.
Please see our flyer for information regarding location, time, and more.
2012-2013 Dates and Topics
- November 1, 2012; Establishing Relevance and Identifying Key Comprehension Processes of Proficient Readers
- November 15, 2012; Before Reading: Activating Prior Knowledge, Building Background Knowledge, and Developing Vocabulary
- November 29, 2012; During Reading: Guiding Readers Through Text
- December 13, 2012; After Reading: Expanding, Connecting & Deepening Understanding of Text
Assessment Seminars
A series of four sessions designed to add body of knowledge and strategies used in an exemplary assessment program. Practical application will be the goal. This seminar is intended for K -12th grade 2nd & 3rd year beginning teachers, their mentors, and experienced educators. One graduate credit is available for educators who attend all 4 seminars.
Please see our flyer for information regarding location, time, and more.
2012-2013 Dates and Topics
- February 26, 2013; Formative Assessment: Feedback for Both Students and Teachers
- March 5, 2013; Rubrics: Authentic Assessment
- March 12, 2013; Feedback that Fits and Self-Assessment
- March 19, 2013; Effective Grading Practices
Differentiation Seminars
This series is designed for teachers to explore elements of effective instructional practice through the lens of content, process, and product differentiation. Participants will devise, implement and evaluate instructional strategies. This seminar is intended for K-12th grade 2nd & 3rd year beginning teachers,their mentors and experienced educators. One graduate credit is available for educators who attend all 4 seminars.
Please see our flyer for information regarding location, time, and more.
2012-2013 Dates and Topics
- April 17, 2013; The Non-Negotiables of Differentiation: Growth Mind Set, Supportive Learning Environment, High Quality Curriculum for All Students, Respectful Tasks, Flexible Grouping, and Ongoing Assessment
- May 1, 2013; Differentiating Content, Process, and Product
- May 8, 2013; Low Prep and High Prep Differentiation Strategies
- May 15, 2013; Assessments, Feedback and Putting it all Together