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

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Subject: TR@TC Induction and Beyond I Monthly Resource Newsletter I March 2021

Induction and Beyond

March 2021 I Monthly Educator Resources

A message from TR@TC...

Usually, we look at March with the hopeful eyes of spring, anticipating new beginnings, and the blossoming of new life all around us. This year is no different, and yet this year not the same. March marks a year since we entered this “twilight zone” of hybrid learning, remote working, and endless zoom calls. Over the past 12 months, many have experienced varying degrees of loss, grief, and dissociation. However, this has also been a time of deep introspection, collective growth, inspiration, and newfound interdependence.

March may look different for each of us, but one thing is certain:

We are all ready for spring!

As we enter this last winter month, we invite you to consider how filling your cup will benefit those around you. In the following, we share a variety of resources that we hope will support your practice, and that of other members in your school community.

Yours in appreciation,

Julissa Diloné

TR@TC Induction

Special Announcements

APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2021 ARE OPEN!!!

The Teaching Residents @ Teachers College program is actively recruiting the new cohort for the Summer 2021 semester.

Applications Due on March 15th

For more information, email teaching.residents@tc.columbia.edu or visit our website to apply.

APPLY

It's Hiring Season!

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

If you are a school leader and would like us to include your vacancies 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)(Open external link) 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

Teacher burnout is real and the pandemic has surely solidified this notion. Teachers and school leaders have been pulled and stretched into every direction, as they continue to "table their trauma" and hold space for the grief of their students and families. The following article, shared by alumna Kathleen Boyle, provides some helpful insight into the unique challenges we are currently facing, and how this is affecting school communities.

Teachers Are Caring More Than Ever. Here Are 4 Ways to Care for Them

"Teachers have always been caregivers, but the coronavirus has thrust them into the role of first responders for children and families navigating a crisis. Our research suggests the additional weight of care is taking a heavy toll. We research education in crisis situations and how schools can support social and emotional well-being, and since March, we have been interviewing elementary school teachers in a diverse, midwestern, suburban school district about their experiences with remote learning. We have been struck by the immense weight of care that these teachers are shouldering during the pandemic as well as their commitment to bearing it with grace...." read full article

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS: The Self Care Prescription empowers you to find balance and purpose in your relationships, work, and life. From creating a plan to spend more time with family and friends, to zeroing-in on a career that you can feel good about, the book will help you create a personalized self care plan. You’ll also learn actionable techniques to fight anxiety, demotivation, or whatever else is holding you back from building the life you want to live.

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS: Kids have their own "love language" that make them feel appreciated and valued, just like adults. Learn to apply the concepts from Gary Chapman's bestselling "The Five Love Languages" book to the classroom with this unique guide to connecting "love language" research with the classroom. The eight included lessons are scripted, and include an objective and "anticipatory set" and teaching/preparation.

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS: In the decades since, Marc has led large research teams and raised tens of millions of dollars to investigate the roots of emotional well-being. His prescription for healthy children (and their parents, teachers, and schools) is a system called RULER, a high-impact and fast-effect approach to understanding and mastering emotions that has already transformed the thousands of schools that have adopted it.

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 the document and links.

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 completing his Doctoral studies, 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.

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

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
March Engagement Activities from SSS Teaching
Shake up learning: Interactive games
Teach.Create.Motivate: Community building games

Sharing Credits: Vanessa Paula

TR@TC Literary Spotlight

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

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS:

The folklore that has shaped our dominant culture teems with frightening female creatures. In our language, in our stories (many written by men), we underline the idea that women who step out of bounds--who are angry or greedy or ambitious, who are overtly sexual or not sexy enough--aren't just outside the norm. They're unnatural. Monstrous. But maybe, the traits we've been told make us dangerous and undesirable are actually our greatest strengths....read more

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS:

Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gender identity. At the age of five, Jazz transitioned to life as a girl, with the support of her parents. A year later, her parents allowed her to share her incredible journey in her first Barbara Walters interview, aired at a time when the public was much less knowledgeable or accepting of the transgender community...read more

EXPERT FROM SYNOPSIS:

The 100 revolutionary women highlighted in this gorgeously illustrated book were bad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status quo and changed the rules for all who followed...read more

Professional Learning

Note: This series is open to all educators and sessions are free of charge.

We are thrilled to be able to invite you to join this us on this journey towards developing K-12 curriculum that is rich and culturally relevant!

We would also like to thank the K-12 Outreach Program at the Institute of Latin American Studies of Columbia University for facilitating this connection with Professor Jaime Arredondo.

RSVP

Workshop Series Description and Outcomes:

The Popol Vuh is a wonderfully visual story that tells of two Hero Twins that must play ball with the Lords of the Underworld in order to save humanity. Known as the oldest body of literature in the Americas it survived burnings, censorship, and over one thousand years in the making. Its appeal is felt by many, young and old, and offers profound lessons especially in these challenging times.”

Understanding of profound lessons offered in the Popol Vuh for today’s world and classroom.
Examination of the Hero’s Journey within pre hispanic literature and its importance for young people.
Appreciation of the value of pre hispanic mythology and its significance in education.

RSVP

Creative Alchemy: Writing from Where You Are

Creativity is not a luxury. From the global pandemic to racial injustice and police brutality, we are living at a unique moment in history that has had a profound effect on us all individually, and as a society. In this workshop, we will use embodied practices, including breathing, sound meditation, and movement to quiet the inner critic, calm the nervous system, and open the creative channel. From that place we will explore generative writing prompts designed to alchemize your emotions and experiences into creative expression. You will leave this workshop more deeply connected to your own authentic creative voice and ready to share that with your classroom and communities.

Consider joining this session to learn how you can bring this work into your own curriculum.

Our Credit Improvement Pilot Series kicked off with a foundational learning session, in which Financial Coach, Johanny Pinales, helped us define credit and begin to understand how it works in our society. This week, we'll dive deeper and begin to apply our understanding through the review of an anonymous credit report. Click here to reserve your spot.

The Media and Social Change Lab Presents Podfest 2021!

A multimodal celebration of podcasting & Media Making!

March 26, 2021

6-7:30PM EST

For Zoom Link RSVP at

bit.ly/podfest2021

Wellness

Your thoughts have power and can influence how you move through challenging situations. Click here for 20 motivational quotes that are sure inspire positive thinking, lift your sprites, and keep you going.

To sign up for any of these workshops, visit Success In Motion's website or use meeting IDs provided below, as applicable. ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES

Visit habityogi.com to sign up.

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.
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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