This space is for teachers in years 1-5 of their career (including preservice teachers). We'll do some active reading, writing, and talking about early career triumphs and struggles and how to sustain ourselves in this profession. This will be a brave space where vulnerability and authenticity are valued. We will place an emphasis on work/life balance and culturally responsive practices in the English classroom. This session will be adaptive to attendee needs, so feel free to come with personal concerns or areas where you need extra support. NOTE: In order to maintain the integrity of this session, this is not a space for teacher educators, mentors, or veteran educators.
Secondary students thrive when their identities are recognized, their skills honed in intellectual pursuits, their concerns honored with the chance to critically solve problems in their community, and their joy is centered in the classroom. Join a literacy professor, an English Language Arts /ELL educator, and Reading/SPED teacher in this interactive session as they share the insights, strategies, lessons, and assessments inspired by a year-long study of Gholdy Muhammed’s Unearthing Joy. Engaging strategies, authentic assessments, and on-line resources wll be shared with partipants.
