RIASCD Pre-Service Conference
October 24, 2015
Johnston Senior High School
8:30 to 1:00
This annual event provides opportunities for new professionals to participate in workshops on timely topics and to network with other pre-service and beginning teachers.
Pre-Service (Practicum and Student Teaching) and Beginning Teachers from around the state are invited to attend this conference. Participation may be used as evidence of meeting RI Professional Teaching Standards #10 and #11.
Participants will receive a professional development credit report that will serve as portfolio evidence for exit licensure portfolio; a free student membership in the Rhode Island ASCD, "the organization for excellence in teaching and learning"; and opportunities to take away great resources supplied by local practitioners and the ASCD.
Participants will also receive a wealth of resources, have an opportunity to "EdCamp" best practices, and hear from our keynote, Tracy LaFreniere, Rhode Island Teacher of the Year.
This conference has been growing over time and highlights the best in Rhode Island education. Registration is only $30 and includes a light breakfast.
Check out these amazing sessions:
SESSION 1
- Text Analysis in the Common Core Era: Practical Teaching Strategies and Resources (6-12)
- Induction: Supports for Beginning Teachers
- Differentiated Instruction as it relates to CCSS
- Use of FOLDABLES in Mathematics, Literacy, and Differentiation: The art of using hands-on graphic organizers created by your students.
- Getting Kids Moving: Integrating Physical Activity Throughout the School Day
SESSION 2
- Whole Child: A Lens for Recognizing and Celebrating Great Schools
- Digital Storytelling
- Connecting CCSS Math Practice Standards to all content areas
- Formative Assessment
- Social Emotional Learning: A Vital Component of Lifelong Success
- Digital Playground: Tools and Tips for the Digital Teacher