TR@TC Induction and Beyond I Monthly Resource Newsletter I April 2021

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Induction and Beyond

April 2021 I Monthly Educator Resources

A message from TR@TC...

We hope you've been able to carve out some time to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate yourselves over spring recess. And, as we enter this final quarter of the school year, we encourage you to consider what how you'd like to close out the year with your students and what steps you need to take in order to make that intention a reality.

To that end, in the following we offer resources to continue supporting your instructional practice, social justice endeavors, and the mental and physical well-being of your school community.

Yours in appreciation,

Julissa Diloné

TR@TC Induction

Special Announcements

It's Hiring Season!

Visit our job opportunities page to learn about the teacher vacancies shared with us.

If you are a school leader and would like us to include your openings for 2021-22 school year, please email JAD2222@tc.columbia.edu with details.

Looking to transfer to a new NYCDOE school?

The Open Market Hiring System (OMT) is open annually from April through August. Current teachers and other employees in eligible UFT-titles, who are either in active service or on an approved leave, are eligible to use it to seek transfers to different schools. You must submit applications for new schools using the process indicated on the new schools site, which also offers information on the new schools, positions, application process and selection criteria.

Note: If you've been out of NYC and are looking to return to the NYCDOE, you may need to complete the New Teacher Finder Application, which can be found here.

The New York Performance Standards Consortium was founded two decades ago on the belief that there was a better way to assess student learning than dependence upon standardized testing.

Instead of basing a student’s future on a one-day (or two- or three-day) test, an assessment system should reflect a fuller picture of what students know and can do.

The Consortium’s system is based on in-depth literacy, mathematical problem-solving, application of the scientific method, social studies research, a span of mediums for exhibiting learning, and a chance for students to have a voice and proud ownership of their work.

Learn about their network schools, as well as openings for the 2021-2022 school year by clicking here.

Source

Raising Consciousness

A horrifying and heart wrenching surge in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) is happening across the US. It is our responsibility, as educators, to not only condemn hate but to stand in solidarity with the people and organizations that uplift and protect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. To that end, we are sharing the following resources.

Asians 4 Antiracism

The following comes from a page that was created by 2 NYC teens who have dedicated their time and energy to supporting others in educating themselves and sharing collective resources for the AAPI community. Click on the link above to learn more about them and the work they do.

Curriculum Resources:

Curriculum Planning Tools

Special thanks to Martha St.Jean for compiling this robust collection of resources to support math teachers in ICT/CTT classroom settings. Click here to access.

New Visions Science Curriculum Resources

Looking for more ideas to support your planning? Visit the following websites:

From the desk of Christian Wu, our in-house Educational Technology Guru. In addition to being a Doctoral student, Christian has been hard at work developing a variety of resources for teachers who want to integrate technology in the classroom. Click here to access his extensive list of tech tools. We will repost this resource monthly, as it is a live document, and will be updated periodically.

Learn more about how this app supports the workshop model by enabling you to "see" students as they work remotely and provide in-the-moment feedback. Click here to learn more.

Sharing credits: Jim O'Toole and Queens School of Inquiry Math Dept.

CUNY-IIE has worked together with educators and community members to create professional development modules around the Supporting Immigrants in Schools Video Series videos: Key Immigration Issues, Immigration in Elementary Schools, Immigration in Secondary Schools, and Refugees and Immigrants in Schools. Each module features a set of activities and guides to help educators learn, act, and advocate in the classroom.

Sharing credits: Wendy Barrales

TEACH with MOVIES was selected to present at the 2019 Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies and the 2020 Conference of the California Council for the Social Studies, due to their robust collection of movies, lesson plans, and other educational resources. In addition to their Social Studies based content, you can also find movies connected to science, mathematics, ELA, and the arts.

Link to Women's History Month Line-up

Awesome way to wrap up and review the end of the semester or large unit! 100% interactive and the perfect way to get students engaged. Insert tons of links that are ascetically pleasing, rather than a huge list on a doc.

Source: KindaSortaTeacher

This past March, during our monthly Induction PD Meeting, we had the honor and privilege of connecting with Enmanuel Candelario and Frantz Jerome of The Peace Poets and The Brotherhood Sister Sol artist collectives. During this time, Enmanuel and Frantz shared with us a healing centered curriculum that was collaboratively developed by the aforementioned organizations. We encourage you to watch the video and connect with Enmanuel to learn more about how you can bring this curriculum to your classrooms, this poetry month (and any other time of the year).

Idea for Advisory: For the Love of Creativity and Healing "...As an artist, I’d love to say I already possessed a daily creative practice. I didn’t. And when there is trauma, sadness, anxiety or the face of what seems like a perpetual unknown, inspiration is hard to come by. But creativity is healing...Getting my hands messy in paint or clay, glue and paper, and various other mediums brought a tactile physical and emotional healing. Art had been both my cry for help and salvation...I’ve recently turned to it again. In need of self-expression and ways of reminding myself that there is hope on the other side of this... In this 8×10 paper journal, I face conflict within myself, offer encouragement to myself, express love and joy, work out thoughts and experiment with new ideas. It’s both visual artistic expression and a highly personal journal..." ~ Jeannette Miller

Source: The Lighthouse Black Girl Projects

30 Days of Mindfulness in the Classroom
Shake up learning: Interactive games
Teach.Create.Motivate: Community building games

Sharing Credits: Vanessa Paula

Looking for fresh ideas to help you plan your next team building scavenger hunt? Check these out!

Sharing Credits: Vanessa Paula

TR@TC Literary Spotlight

Here are a few books that will support your planning whether you're focusing on Earth Day, Poetry Month, or both.

Visit Bookshop.org to learn more about the following books, and support local bookstores in the process.

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS: "These are poems which blaze and pulse on the page." Adrienne Rich "The first declaration of a black, lesbian feminist identity took place in these poems, and set the terms beautifully, forcefully for contemporary multicultural and pluralist debate..." read more

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS: "With unparalleled ease, she's able to weave each intriguing detail into a nuanced, thought-provoking poem that also reads like a startling modern-day fable." --The Poetry Foundation...read more

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS: Xue Tao (A.D. 768-831) was well known as a poet in an age when all men of learning were poets--and almost all women were illiterate. As an entertainer and official government hostess, she met, and impressed, many of the most talented and powerful figures of her day. As a maker of beautiful paper and a Taoist church woman, she maintained a life of independence and aesthetic sensibility....read more

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS:

From the time he is a young boy, Neftal hears the call of a mysterious voice. Even when the neighborhood children taunt him, and when his harsh, authoritarian father ridicules him, and when he doubts himself, Neftal knows he cannot ignore the call....read more

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS:

Perfect for springtime reading! In this poetic picture book with environmental themes, illustrated by award-winning artist Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world each plant a tree...read more

Professional Learning and Other Opportunities

Rhythm and Resistance: A Conversation About Teaching and Writing Poetry

Tuesday, April 6

at 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET

Join award-winning author, Renée Watson, and Rethinking Schools editor, Linda Christensen, for a conversation about teaching and writing poetry. They will discuss creating generative spaces for students to take risks as writers, finding poetry models that move students into writing, as well as tough questions about revising and grading poetry. Dyan Watson, Rethinking Schools editor, will introduce the evening...read more...

Teachers College, Columbia University

Reimagining Education: Teaching, Learning, and Leading for a Racially Just Society - Four-day Professional Development Summer Institute

July 12-15, 2021

with an extra bonus day for additional Workshops and a “Policy to the People” discussion with policy makers...read more...

Travel with Nobis Project this summer to Savannah, GA and Sapelo Island for our

Black Land Matters: A Gullah-Geechee Field Study

August 7-9, 2021 - $450

During this three-day program, explore the historical systems and contemporary policies that impact Black land ownership with a specific focus on the Gullah-Geechee descendants of Sapelo Island and Savannah, Georgia. The Gullah-Geechee people are descendants of formerly enslaved people from the West Coast of Africa, captured because of their agricultural knowledge of rice. Their culture is distinctive and found only in the Lowcountry of the Southeast...read more...

Sharing credits: Wendy Barrales

In Conversation: A Virtual Scholar Series for Teachers - Calling all teachers! Join us every Thursday on Zoom for In Conversation, a FREE professional development series that brings educators and scholars together to reflect on how the past can inform our understanding of the present...read more...

Wellness

Why is Sleep Health Important For Your Mind and Body? We often wait until we have a break from work/daily life to "catch-up" on sleep. However, we forget that what matters most is the quality of sleep you get every night. Read more about the importance of a good night's rest by clicking here.

To sign up for any of these workshops, visit Success In Motion's website or use meeting IDs provided below.

ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS

UFT Corner

Education in the Time of COVID - We want to be sure that you are feeling supported as you navigate all the uncertainty surrounding this school year. To that end, Amy Nelson, TR@TC Induction Mentor, Seasoned Educator, UFT Chapter Leader, and Teacher Sustainability Advocate has created a #KnowYourRights guide. Click here
Businesses Who Love Teachers - Special thanks to Stephanie Rivera (TR@TC Class of 2019) for sharing this amazing list of discounts for teachers. Click here to access.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION - Are you ready to apply for your Professional Certification? Email jad2222@tc.columbia.edu for more information about this important career milestone.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS - The process of adding certifications to your existing NYS licenses can be daunting. Let us help you! Email jad2222@tc.columbia.edu to connect with your certification department.
WORKING TOWARDS YOUR +30 - As early as your first year of teaching, you can begin to take P-credit courses that will provide you with an affordable alternative towards the additional 30 credits (above Master's degree) needed to reach the highest UFT/NYCDOE certification salary step. This is a two step process in which you first identify the course you'd like to take and pay for the P-Credits through your ASPDP account. Once this step is complete, you'll need to enroll for the course with the learning partner listed in the aforementioned website. The average cost for a 3 P-credit course is $300.
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION - After completing your 3rd year of teaching, you may want to apply for this advanced and prestigious certification. Devon Shaw, a TR@TC Alumnus, is leading National Board Certification workshops, through TR@TC. Email him at shaw.dts@gmail.com for details.

Did you know that the NYCDOE offers FREE, over-the-phone interpretation services, in over 250 languages? Click here to access step-by-step instructions, and begin connecting with the families of your students, regardless of the language they speak at home.

*Speak to your school's Language Interpretation and Translation Coordinator for information on how to translate documents and other materials.

DID YOU KNOW? TC Alumni have full access to the job posting board, workshops and events, and complimentary career advisor consultations, through our TC NEXT Portal.

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