September 10, 2018
Now that school is back in session, we are ramping up our virtual and in-person offerings – be sure to check the events calendar regularly. Take a look at these great September opportunities and sign up to attend!
Protocols in the Classroom: Tools to Help Students Read, Write, Think & Collaborate
Four SRI affiliates have recently published a new book: Protocols in the Classroom: Tools to help Students Read, Write, Think, & Collaborate. Join authors David Allen, Tina Blythe, Alan Dichter, and Terra Lynch on Thursday September 27th from 7:30-8:30pm EST for a webinar about using protocols in the classroom with students.
- Learn how protocols help students develop and practice habits of critical thinking and meaningful collaboration for use across the curriculum
- Explore examples of students and teachers working with protocols in the classroom
- Investigate the essentials of facilitating protocols, whether done by the teacher or the students themselves
- Consider strategies for troubleshooting and problem-solving when challenges arise in using protocols.
This webinar is ideal for classroom teachers, coaches, administrators, and teacher educators. The webinar will be recorded, and the recording shared with registered participants.
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 7:30-8:30pm Eastern
Cost: $20, with all proceeds supporting the SRI Fall Meeting Scholarship Fund
Click here to register to attend. And check out their new book – available in the SRI store.
Culturally-Relevant Recruitment, Retention, and Responsibility Webinar
Join Dr. Liza Talusan (LT Coaching and Consulting, LLC) for a 3-part series on culturally relevant attitudes, behaviors, and actions that support recruitment, retention, and responsibility towards employees from institutionally underrepresented backgrounds.
• Part 1 (September 27th) will focus on why diversity, equity, and inclusion matters in the hiring process. We will go over the big questions that you and your institution should be asking itself about why you would engage in a culturally relevant process.
• Part 2 (October 11th) will focus on creating a more inclusive process that pays attention to the foundation of why we do this work together.
• Finally, Part 3 (November 1st) will explore the big questions around whether the culture, climate and behaviors of your institution are prepared to support and authentically engage with communities from institutionally underrepresented backgrounds.
Dates: September 27, October 11, November 1
Time: 12:15-1:45pm Eastern
Cost: $65
The webinar series will be recorded, and the recording shared with registered participants.
Click here to register to attend.
Introduction to Fall Meeting
After seeing the advertisements about Fall Meeting, are you still wondering what it’s about? This webinar is for you! In this session, Executive Director Kari Thierer will share more about the learning that happens at Fall Meeting, talk about how this learning opportunity has been a cornerstone of the SRI community since our inception, answer questions about the experience and help you learn more so you can make the decision to join us in San Antonio.
Date: September 18, 2018
Time: 8:00-9:00pm Eastern
Cost: Free
Click here to register to attend.
Have an idea about a webinar you’d like to see? Maybe you have a great idea of a webinar you’d like to present to the SRI Community? Email Kari Thierer (kari@schoolreforminitiative.org) and we will work to make it happen!
Thank you,
Kari Thierer, Chris Jones, and Beth I Graham
On behalf of School Reform Initiative
