I was sent the professional development calendar for the launch of iTech. Whew! I am so glad that I am not getting married, buying a house, having a baby, or taking summer courses this year! I will likely be a very busy gal. This is great news though because we're literally taking a program off the ground and turning it into something amazing (I hope :) I am glad that the district is supporting the time and resources needed to make it a successful launch.
One cool training is actually taking place in California! I haven't ever really been there (just traveled through it). I will be attending the AVID Summer Institute (Achievement Via Individual Determination). July 8-11. I'm not sure what I am going to do being away from Peyton (and Chris) for 4 days! I haven't even left her for a day! It should be a great training. The only thing that I really know about the program is that it is designed to help students (usually first generation college bound) learn successful strategies for study skills, note taking, and organization. I know there is also a classroom component to that in how to conduct lessons in a manner that helps students get the most out of it... well I guess this is why I'm being trained... since I really don't know....
The other trainings may take me to San Diego or even North Carolina, but only a couple of iTech staff members will attend those trainings. The rest will be here locally at district office.
This is going to be so cool! I'll keep you posted as it unfolds...
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