ER&D -- Educational Research and Dissemination
Local 943 is pleased to present to its members a research-based professional development program created by the American Federation of Teachers known as ER&D. These quality staff development courses are available to all teachers and paraprofessionals. The goal is to encourage educators to improve their practice and student achievement by using research based techniques and strategies. |
2010 Fall Course Information
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AFT LOCAL 943’s
Fall 2010 Educational Research and Dissemination Courses
Registration is open for the following courses:
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NEW -- Journey into Math; New Tricks for Old Math
Workshops for K-12 teachers and paraprofessionals. Research based math strategies to improve students' understanding of basic and advanced math principles. You may sign up for one or both workshops.
Workshop A: Making sense of number sense
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20th
9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 30th (This class is a repeat of Wednesdays class)
Workshop B: Making manipulatives work for you
9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 13th
4 p.m.to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17th (Wednesday class is a repeat of Saturdays Class)
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NEW -- Foundations of Effective Teaching
Best practices for all K- 12 teachers and paraprofessionals. Research based skills and strategies to make your year run smoothly. You may sign up for the full course for $50 or sign up for the individual workshops.
The union is trying something new this year to better meet the needs of our members. This course will meeting monthly on Thursday from
4 to 7 p.m. beginning in September, 2010 and running through March, 2011. Attend ALL 7 workshops for only $50.
If taking this course for graduate credit from GSU, at an additional cost, you MUST sign up for ALL Sessions. Otherwise you can pick and choose the topics, on the form below, that you feel are relevant to your needs.
NOTE: There is no charge for non-tenure teachers for any of the workshops unless you are taking foundations for Effective Teaching for graduate credit through GSU.
The workshop dates and topics are as follows:
WORKSHOP |
DATE |
COST |
CDPUs |
- 1. Beginning Year Classroom Management
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Sept 30 and Oct 15 |
$15 |
10 |
- 2. Setting up/working with Cooperative Small Groups
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Nov 4 and Nov 18 |
$15 |
10 |
- 3. Effective Group Management
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Dec 2 |
$10 |
5 |
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Jan 13 |
$10 |
5 |
- 5. Interactive Direct Instruction
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Jan 27 |
$10 |
5 |
- 6. Time on Task and Teacher Praise
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Feb 10 |
$10 |
5 |
- 7. Homework-one of the seven deadly sins
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Feb 24 |
$10 |
5 |
Registration form
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Registration
REGISTRATION is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.
REGISTRATION DUE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP DATE
Questions? Call 708.633.0943 x221
Return the completed form and fee to AFT Local 943, 15521 S 70th Court, Orland Park, IL 60462 or fax 708.633.0944
Registration form or call (708) 633-0943 ext 221 to have a form mailed to you.
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Union Leadership Institute (ULI)
The Illinois Federation of Teachers provides classes that train union leaders--new and experienced in
All courses except the Financial analysis require a three weekend commitment.
These classes are reimbursed by Local 943 according to established guidelines.
The ULI also offers classes in professional issues. This year three weekends are dedicated to special education issues. Each weekend covers one topic and provides the attendee with 9 CPDU's towards recertification. Local 943 does not reimburse members for professional issues courses.
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Local 943 Educational Research and Dissemination Survey
To better meet the needs of our teachers and paraprofessional staff, we would appreciate your filling out a survey on professional development opportunities. Thank you.
Survey
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AFT Local 943
15521 South 70th Court
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
(708) 633-0943
(708) 633-0944 (Fax)
Kathy Setlak, president
IFT Field Staff
Tonia Havard-Dew Deneen Pajeau
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