Wednesday, August 15 -- The third day was comprised of informational sessions. Teachers were able to select sessions that interested them the most. The afternoon featured a presentation on the importance of maintaining a safe school environment.
Teachers create their own web sites.
Taking notes, lots of notes.
A high school teacher roundtable
discussion group.
A new teacher suggests a strategy
for
helping English language learners.
A panel of experienced high school
teachers
discuss their first year.
A new high school teacher listens
to veteran teacher suggestions.
Middle school teachers listen to
a veteran teacher panel.
Experienced middle school teachers
field questions from new teachers.
Veteran teacher Chris Yetter takes
questions about class management.
An experienced teacher discusses
how to best manage a classroom
full of middle schoolers.
An experienced elementary school
panelist responds to a question.
Elementary teachers listen intently.
A session focusing on differentiation
to reach all students.
Science teachers focus on lab safety.
Related Arts teachers participate
in roundtable discussions.
Technology Support Teacher
Geordie Paulus leads a session
covering online databases.
Some classroom management
sessions are standing room only.
Facilitator Jon Wray explains the
importance of using visual aids
in the classroom.