Events
June 2012
I Can Do It Workshop Set
'I Can Do It,� a Classroom Management workshop for new teachers (0 to 5 years), is scheduled for June 4 & 5, 2012 from 8:30 to 4:00 in Bismarck. Beginning a teaching career can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Depending upon the school, a new teacher may confront an overcrowded classroom, no mentor, and little time to meet with peers or plan courses. �I Can Do It� provides new teachers with strategies to help alleviate some stress associated with these issues.
Registration is limited to 25. It is FREE to members and is $50 for nonmembers. Lunch is provided. Credit is pending!
For more information contact LeAnn Nelson at leann.nelson@ndea.org or call 1-800-369-6332.
June 4 & 5, 2012
Bismarck Radisson Hotel (7th & Broadway)
National Board Certification Jumpstart Workshop
National Board Certification has been touted as the best professional development any teacher can experience, and for good reason! Any teacher interested in finding out more about the National Board Certification process should plan to attend this interactive two-day course. You'll find out what the certification means, why it's important for every teacher to become certified, and how to get started going through the process. Even if you decide not to pursue certification, you will still learn valuable tips on how to think like a National Board Certified Teacher and improve your instruction to improve student learning. Currently there are 32 National Board Certified Teachers in ND. The state of North Dakota offers funding for this process, so you will also find out how to apply for that. For more information about National Board Certification go to www.nbpts.org.
Workshop Location: Grand Forks Public School District Office, 2400 47th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND.
Date: June 12 & 13.
Fee: $10.
Optional Credit: $50.
Lunch provided.
