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Beginning Teacher Monthly Meetings

 

New teachers network and learn with peers at monthly working meetings strategically designed to address their needs as they move through the predictable phases of first-year teachers. This unique support is a great way to connect with friends over a light supper and engage in active and reflective learning. Many teachers tell us they use what they learned the very next day in their classrooms!

 

Meetings are offered twice. Our hope is that if you can’t make it on Tuesday, you can come on Wednesday. Meetings are from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday meetings are at CNTC headquarters, 320 N. Elizabeth Street, second floor, with free parking one block away in the CPS lot on Fulton, between Elizabeth and Ada. The location of Wednesday meetings will float to various locations about the city. Check www.chicagontc.org for updates, and for details on our quarterly meetings for special educators.


 

THREE REASONS TO ATTEND WORKING MEETINGS

 

  • They’re good for your mind and spirit! This monthly professional development is attuned to the unique phases of beginning teachers, and designed to help you recharge by interacting with peers around core issues.
  •  We feed the stomach as well as the soul! We know you didn’t have time for lunch. That’s why sandwiches and cool refreshing drinks greet teachers upon arrival!.
  • Give-aways! At every meeting, teachers receive professional texts, picture books for read-alouds with ideas for extended learning activities, plus other handy classroom supplies.

 

 

What teachers say:

 

“Beginning Teacher Working Meetings provide an excellent support system. They let you know that you are not going through this alone. They provide excellent ideas and resources for your classroom.”

 

“This is motivating—stress relieving—useful—helpful. The time flew by!”

 

“Every time I walk away from the monthly meeting, I feel much better off professionally.”

                



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September BTMW 2009