The Lovett School

The Lovett School is pleased to offer its American Studies Institute 2012 teacher workshop, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised? American Culture: 1970-present." Held June 7-8, 2012, on Lovett's Atlanta campus, the workshop offers sessions on recent revolutions in American art, literature, politics, music, economics, media, and more. The workshop is geared toward secondary school teachers who want to encourage their students to learn about America from an interdisciplinary perspective, but all educators and graduate students are welcomed. Participants who successfully complete this workshop will earn one PLU. As always, ALL conference materials and ALL meals are included with the price.

Register now! The early-bird registration discount for Lovett's American Studies Institute Summer 2012 Workshop ends March 30, 2012. Special rates are available for schools sending more than one teacher and for graduate students. For more information, including a brochure and registration, please visit our website at http://www.lovett.org/asi. Questions? Please contact Bernadette May-Beaver at bmay@lovett.org.

The Westminster Schools Center for Teaching in Atlanta, GA, would like to extend an invitation to some very important and exciting seminars offered through their 2012 Summer Institute. The mission of the Center for Teaching is to advance educators and the teaching profession in quality and professional stature through programs and resources which promote expertise in both the science and art of education.

The Center utilizes the resources and best practices of professional excellence on a national level and promotes collaboration and partnerships between public and private schools. Through development and practical application of the teaching craft, the Center aims to enhance the quality of overall excellence in schools. To register for workshops, please log in to: http://www.westminster.net/cft_summer_institute/index.html

Woodward Academy is excited to announce upcoming professional learning programs, anchored by the inaugural "Every Teacher Every Learner" (ETEL) conference, and featuring courses and workshops for Leadership Development, Flip Teaching, STEM Learning, AP/Pre-AP Institutes, and more! "Every Teacher Every Learner" (June 11-13, 2012) is an "all-keynote" conference featuring some of the most sought-after speakers in K-12 education! Featuring: Rick Lavoie, Willy Wood, Marcia Tate, David Warlick, The Edutainers, Annette Breaux & John Hodge!

Whether leading a classroom, a department or an entire school community, every educator has numerous opportunities to influence learners in meaningful ways. Here is your chance to learn more about fostering student motivation, instructional strategies to engage the brain, procedures and routines that defuse and prevent discipline problems, 21st century literacies, and educating the whole child. This summer, renew the spirit that initially brought you into the teaching and learning profession! Visit http://www.woodward.edu/go/prolearning for details about ETEL and other courses and workshops!

Trinity School is pleased to invite Lovett faculty to a two-day master class session with John Hunter, teacher and inventor of the World Peace Game. Mr. Hunter’s TED Talk http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/john_hunter_on_the_world_peace_game.html and his unique approach to teaching and learning was voted the "most influential TED Talk of 2011" by TED and the Huffington Post. Mr. Hunter will be visiting Atlanta on June 20 and 21 on the heels of his well-received keynote address at this year's NAIS Conference in Seattle http://www.trinityatl.org/ Trinity School is excited to serve as host in partnership with the http://martininstitute.org/]Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence. Master Classes will be at Trinity School from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on these two days. This learning experience for teachers serves a twofold purpose. First, it is designed to develop an understanding of the outcomes that Mr. Hunter creates using the World Peace Game; secondly, classes will focus on equipping teachers with the skills to develop diverse and lasting opportunities for critical and creative thinking with students. For a more detailed description of the classes or to register visit http://www.eventbee.com/v/martininstituteatlanta2012.

Summer break is just around the corner, and The High Museum of Art hopes you are making plans to begin your break at one of the High’s two teacher institutes. Each institute is open to K-12 teachers of all disciplines. Teacher institutes at the High include both large-group presentations and subject-based workshops with expert instructors who will model hands-on classroom lessons. The High Museum is excited to present Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 - 2013 Summer Teacher Institute from June 5 – 7. Experience 100 years of radical artistic development, from 1913 to 2013, reflected by artworks drawn from the extraordinary collections of the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition demonstrates innovative approaches that emerged during six pivotal moments in the 20th century and the dynamic change they affected. This three-day session includes subject-based workshops with expert instructors who will model hands-on classroom lessons. Participants will receive course-related lesson plans, bibliographies, and resource materials. The High is pleased to offer the Frida and Diego: Passion, Politics, and Painting Summer Teacher Institute from June 12 - 14. Few artists have captured the public's imagination like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and her husband, the Mexican painter and muralist Diego Rivera. The myths that surrounded them during their lifetime arose not only from their significant body of work, but also from their active participation in the historical happenings around them. This three-day session includes subject-based workshops with expert instructors who will model hands-on classroom lessons. Participants will receive course-related lesson plans, bibliographies, and resource materials. For more information visit: http://www.high.org/Educators/Teachers.aspx

Through the Harpeth Hall Center for Innovative Educators, teachers can participate in hands-on, engaging workshops this summer. Three workshops are offered: June 4 (Promoting Independent Learning: Approaches to Flipped and Blended Classrooms), June 5 (Creating Your Own E-Text), and June 17 (Leading the Way: How to integrate leadership development within your school's curriculum and culture) on the Harpeth Hall campus in Nashville, TN. The center’s mission is to inspire teachers to develop new and creative practices, to build a network of learning professionals, to support teacher growth through innovative thinking and to prepare students for the 21st century. Workshops are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the cost of $250 includes lunch.For more information on individual workshops, contact Joanne Mamenta, mamenta@harpethhall.org. To register, visit: https://www.harpethhall.org/podium/default.aspx?t=36644&rid=6159

Being deeply committed to ensuring that all boys and girls have the best possible opportunities and knowing that over the last several years, statistics show that many boys and girls are struggling academically, behaviorally, or emotionally; consider working with the Gurian Institute (www.gurianinstitute.com). These are issues Gurian has been helping schools, parents, counselors and other service providers look at and provide positive intervention strategies for fifteen years. An immediate opportunity to work with the Gurian Institutes is to attend the 11^thAnnual Summer Institute. It is a place teachers can come to learn how to work towards closing achievement gaps, and help every student and person be successful ins chool and life.

The 11^th Annual Summer Institute runs from July 15-18 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, CO. Gather to learn the latest research in gender, education, and human behavior. Besides provocative keynote speakers, an additional day and a half is dedicated to learning and practicing strategies that participants can implement immediately in their respective settings.The schedule and registration for the full conference is at http://gurianinstitute.com/professional-development/summer-institute/

"The Power of Mindsets" will take center stage in Cambridge, MA, on June 26-29, 2012.The Institute will examine the concepts of student engagement, motivation and resilience through the lens of “mindsets.” The mindset of effective learners and effective educators will be identified and techniques for lessening burnout will be described. Lectures, case examples and problem-solving activities will be used to facilitate discussion of the various concepts and arrive at realistic, practical interventions for reinforcing a “motivating environment” in the school setting. For more information and to register, visit LearningAndTheBrain.com or call 781.449.4010 ext. 101 or 102.

“Innovation By Design” will take place July 17-20, in Cambridge, MA. Recent research in neuroscience, cognitive psychology and behavioral economics offers deeper insight into how people learn and behave. Participants in the Institute will work in teams on projects of their own choosing to move through an iterative process for gathering and translating research into action plans. For more information and to register, visit LearningAndTheBrain.com or call 781.449.4010 ext. 101 or 102.

“Neuroscience and the Classroom” will convene July 24-27 or July 31-August 3, 20112 in Santa Barbara, CA. Brain imaging studies and cognitive neuroscience continue to give a clearer picture of how individuals respond to sensory stimuli and perform cognitive tasks. This Summer Institute will focus on the application of neuroscience research to teaching and learning. You’ll dive deeper into the structure and function of the brain to learn how memories are formed and how skills are learned through lectures and facilitated discussion; participants will explore neurological approaches for understanding and meeting the diverse academic, social and emotional needs of students. For more information and to register, visit LearningAndTheBrain.com or call 781.449.4010 ext. 101 or 102.

Registration deadlines for June and July summer professional development classes at the Beauvoir Center for Teaching and Learning approaches.Consider Beauvoir's Voices for Learning forsummer professional develop plans. Enjoy the beautiful architecture and grounds of the Washington National Cathedral as you join colleagues in reflecting and relaxing in a serene environment. Scheduled classes and dates include: June 25-26 Developing a Landscape of Learning: Early Number Sense, Addition, and Subtraction; June 27-28 Developing a Landscape of Learning: Multiple and Division; June 29 - 30 Developing a Landscape of Learning: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents; July 2 Understanding Learning and Learners; July 9-10 The Hill Early Literacy Program; July 11-13 – World Languages: Planning Thematic Units with the End in Mind; and July 19 Writers Workshop: Beyond the Basics for Teachers of Grades K-5. For more information about all summer institute courses and to register, visit www.beauvoirschool.org/voicesforlearning.

The Think Tank & Conference will be hosted on the campus of the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, TN, July 18-20, 2012. Because much of the program is devoted to concurrent sessions, the program will draw on the best ideas in girls’ education around the country. Conference fee is $200 for presenters and $250 for attendees. Early registration must be completed by June 30, 2012. Afterwards, on-site registration during the conference will be $300. For registration information, visit https://www.harpethhall.org/podium/default.aspx?t=36644&rid=5576

The Marist School will offer College Board endorsed AP teacher training in the Advanced Placement Summer Institute for new teachers, June 18 - 22. Those who have been teaching AP in that subject for 3+years, various classes will start and meet from June 25 through June 28 and July 9 - 13. Throughout these Summer 2012 dates the AP classes being taught will include: Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, and Art History. Institute fees include classroom instruction, College Board materials, 2012 AP reading information and sample essays, teacher designed lesson plans, sample textbooks, light breakfast, and snacks. There is no deadline for registration, but class sizes are limited. Information and registration forms are available online at http://www.marist.com/apsi

The Fischler of Education and Human Services at Nova Southeastern University will offer an Advanced Placement Summer Institute on their main campus in Fort Lauderdale,FL. All classes are designed to benefit the beginning AP teacher and those teachers who will be teaching AP for the first time in the 2012-2013 school year. Various classes will start and meet from June 18-21 and June 25-28. Throughout these dates AP classes being taught will include: Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, World History, U.S. History, Biology, and Art History. Institute fees include orientation, cost of instruction, all AP packets and materials, and refreshments. Register for specific classes online at http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/apsi/

The UGA AP Summer Institute (Athens, Georgia, two sessions - June and July 2012) will provide teachers with an overview of the curriculum structure and content of specific AP courses. Attention will be devoted to the development of AP courses, teaching strategies, and the relationship of the course to the AP Exam. The Institute will provide tremendous curriculum staff development opportunities for both new and experienced AP teachers. Through this training, the AP teacher will receive content, skills, and teaching strategies. Instructor are experienced Advanced Placement teachers certified by the College Board who have demonstrated their ability to help other teachers prepare to teach Advanced Placement classes. For more information on dates, fees, course descriptions, and institute instructors peruse the brochure below or visit:http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/oasp/ad_placement/course_info.phtml Applications are due by June 1, 2012.

iSummit 2012 is the tenth annual conference of the Coalition of Lighthouse Schools. The CLS is a group of schools that have made a commitment to one-to-one computing as a significant means to equip our students to be leaders in the 21st century. The conference focuses on three critical teams: Leadership, Learning, and Infrastructure. The real value of iSummit is that it is the only conference tailored to independent and charter schools which are engaged in a one-to-one computing program using Apple technologies. It is an opportunity for teachers, administrators and I.T. professionals to learn from each other, collaborate, network, and discuss common opportunities and challenges. This conference is all about Independent andcharter schools that are engaged in laptop learning using Apple notebook computers. The dates are July 10 - 11, 2012, and the location is Greater Atlanta Christian School (Atlanta, GA). For more information visit www.http://isummitconference.com to view the entier agenda.

Be inspired this summer at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, as you join colleagues from across the country for an exploration of the connections among American art, technology, and your curricula. Attend one of the week-long institutes (July 9 - 12 or July 30 - August 3) in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Core subject teachers for grades 6–12 may apply as individuals or as part of a team. Priority will be given to social studies and English teachers. In the workshop, you will: gain expertise from museum educators, curators, and technology specialists through gallery talks, discussion groups, and hands-on activities; learn to use American art in the classroom to foster 21^st Century Skills and higher-order thinking; make interdisciplinary connections among American art, social studies, and English; and share lesson ideas with peers. Each applicant must submit a completed application online by April 2, 2012. To learn more visit AmericanArt.si.edu.education/dev/cs.

Trinity School will celebrate its 60th Anniversary throughout the 2011-12 school year. Join Trinity for these special events honoring the school’s legacy: 21^stCentury Learning 101, Tuesday, September 27, educational expert and author of Curriculum21, Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs will lead a discussion on the fundamentals of a 21st Century education; Character Matters, Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 6:30 p.m., Developmental Psychologist and Professor of Education, Dr.Thomas Lickona will discuss key principles from his book, Character Matters on how to help children develop good judgment, integrity, and other essential virtues; Preparing Students for the 21^st Century Workplace, Tuesday, April 17, 2012; a noted panel of experts will discuss and debate how schools must shift curriculum and standard teaching strategies to ready students for the new skills and competencies they will need in the 21st Century workplace (panelists are: Dr. Madeline Levine, Clinical Psychologist and author of The Price of Privilege; Dr. Beverly Tatum, Spelman College President and author of Can We Talk About Race?; Dr. Tim Irwin, a leading authority on leadership and executive selection, and author of De-Railed; and Dr. Murzy, Chief Engineer at NASA’s Instrument Systems and Technology Division.

Mercer University’s Tift College of Education provides a variety of Professional Education Programs that are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. From bachelor’s programs for those launching a teaching career to the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Leadership, Mercer offers a comprehensive selection of programs for experienced educators and future educational administrators. For those with a master’s degree interested in leadership opportunities, Mercer offers Educational Leadership programs at all campuses and centers, or the new online/classroom Master of Science in Organizational Leadership offered by the College of Continuing and Professional Studies. Undergraduate programs are offered in Macon and in the Academic Centers. Graduate programs are offered on the campuses in Macon, Atlanta, and Henry County. For more information on the academic programs, visit http://www2.mercer.edu/Education/Academic_Programs/default.htm

New Teacher Help is a professional learning community on edWeb.net that uses Web 2.0 tools like a blog, guided discussion, a shared calendar, a document library, a wiki, and more to help new teachers collaborate and get to know each other, creating an important support network. Teachers from all across the country are invited to a year-long series of free webinars, live chats, and online discussions that will provide mentoring and mutual support for the issues they face every day. Topics covered in the free webinars include: Dealing with Difficult Parents; Making a Good First Impression; Career Killers; Classroom Management Tips; The First Week of School; Your Teaching Evaluation; Using the Lines of Communication Available to You; Things You May Not Have Been Taught in College; Being a Successful Coach; Building Relationships with Students, Parents, Administrators, and Colleagues; Your Mental Health; and Make Yourself Indispensable. The program is presented by Shannon Holden who has been a high school and middle school teacher and administrator for 20 years and speaks frequently on the subject of reducing the high attrition rate for new teachers. New teachers can join the program at any time. Webinars are recorded and archived in the New Teacher Help community for viewing at any time. All new teachers may join at edweb.net/newteachers

Georgia Southern University’s "Teacher Education Online Courses" brochure is available at: http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/ceplumenu.html Each of these reasonably priced “PLU-awarding” courses is six weeks in length, with two lessons issued per week. The courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. These courses can be completed entirely from school or home and at any time of the day or night. These courses start monthly, and the next year’s schedule is as follows: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 9, and December 14. The Prior Approval Form is available on the website. The teachers who are interested in taking one of these courses should complete the Prior Approval Form and fax it to the attention of Judy Hendrix-Poole at 912-478-0306 before the course start date. Course registration is handled by the Registration Office at 912-478-5551. Full course descriptions are available at www.ed2go.com/gsu.

The Lovett School is part of a national program called Economics America. It is a comprehensive program of the National Council for Economic Education and the affiliated state councils. (Georgia is GCEE). GCEE has come up with 20 economic standards and benchmarks for students in 4th grade, 8th grade, and before graduation from high school. Peruse these standards for ways to incorporate them easily with what you are already teaching. To view the national standards, go to http://www.councilforeconed.org/ea/standards/ To view the full standards, go to http://www.councilforeconed.org/ea/standards/standards.pdf

The Georgia Council on Economic Education has posted the schedule of workshops for Winter/Spring 2012 at www.gcee.org. With the exception of the AP Workshops, there is no registration fee. Instructional materials correlated Georgia Public Standards are distributed, and lunch is provided. To register, go to www.gcee.org and click on Register for Workshops. The list can be reviewed chronologically by date of the workshop, or alphabetically by workshop title. Highlights for the Upper School teacher can be selected from classes involving Fundamental, Micro, Macro, International, and Personal Finance programs. Middle School teachers can also attend the highly popular Economics in World Studies for grades 6 and 7 as well as a new program on Japan’s economic and political conditions.

The LRE Program at the State Bar of Georgia exists to serve teachers in their efforts to teach about the law in their classes. LRE develops curriculum material for grades K-12 and hold workshops on various aspects of LRE and the law. These workshops are designed for teachers who want basic training in law-related education, LRE resources, and teaching strategies, as well as basic substantive information about such areas as the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice processes; the federal and state court systems; and alternative dispute resolution. As a result of Georgia's new eighth grade performance standards requiring students to analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government and to explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders, LRE has prepared specific workshops to provide teachers with both the substantive knowledge and teaching strategies necessary to fulfill these requirements in their classrooms. Law Related Education offers their workshops, complete with written materials and teaching resources, at no charge, thanks to generous support from the Georgia Bar Foundation and the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Deborah Craytor at (404) 527-8785 or e-mail at DeborahCC@gabar.org.

Georgia Educational Training Agency provides education courses to teachers in various Atlanta locales. The staff for Georgia ETA includes National Board Certified teachers; Teachers of the Year; Specialists in Reading, Math, Science, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Curriculum, and Orton-Gillingham trained Instructors. Its mission for teachers is to provide Pre-K to 12th grade public and private teachers with instructional strategies and activities that are driven by scientifically based research. Georgia ETA is committed to all teachers, especially those who are not currently teaching but would like to keep their certificates active. All PLU courses are approved by the Georgia Department of Education. For more information, including courses and additional locations, visit: http://www.georgiaeta.com/.

Participants will have access to online, self-paced, video-based lectures 24/7, and you will have two months to complete each course from the security of your own personal computer. Course credit is approved by the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE). Downloaded materials are included in the cost of the course. For completion of the unit, you will participate in 10 hours of online instruction, complete several pre and post assessments, and a 2-3 page project. Availability is limited so please register as soon as possible to secure your seat. To register, please visit the website: www.kdsi.org/Georgia or call 1.800.728.0032.

New online courses are now being offered through Marietta Community School and Ed2Go. All of these project-oriented courses are instructor-facilitated and have been pre-approved by the Georgia Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission for PLU credit. All 53 online courses are priced low, starting at $99. Courses include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, and supplementary links. Each class begins monthly on the third Wednesday and continues for six weeks. Professional Learning Units are available for these classes. For questions about costs, classes, and start-up dates visit the website at: http://www.ed2go.com/mariettacs/ or call 770.429.3170, extension 3306.

The Education Resource Center at The Cottage School announces an opportunity for faculty to earn PLU credit as well as an alternate route to teacher certification. The following site contains a list of the courses The Cottage School is offering: http://cottageschool.org/school/index.php/professional-development. All classes have been approved for PLU credit by the State of Georgia:

The core business of PAGE's Professional Learning Department of PAGE is to provide the highest quality of professional learning for the educators of Georgia. Use this site (http://www.pageinc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=8 ) to stay informed of the many professional learning opportunities offered by PAGE to all educators. Participation in the conferences, institutes and initiatives does not require PAGE membership.

Dana Hall Summer Programs for 2012 will be intensive, invigorating, interactive five-day experiences where the teacher will be the learner and researcher as you extend your own understanding of mathematical or scientific concepts and teaching strategies as part of your role as curriculum facilitator and developer. For 50 years the Math and Science Workshops at Dana Hall have helped more than 5,000 K-8 math and science teachers from 485 independent schools strengthen their teaching. Participants will enjoy the Dana Hall campus in Wellesley, MA, and spend mealtimes talking with colleagues about new ideas and extensions of old ones. In the evenings, special speakers and activities unite each of the classes around important ideas in Mathematics and Science Education. The 2012 dates are June 17-22; the 2012 Math and Science brochures are listed below this posting. For more information, and to register teachers, visit Dana Hall Summer Program website at mathscienceworkshops.org.