The Teacher Quality (TQ) activities that Certified Staff can participate in are now open for registration. There are some activities that are open to all discipline groups and some that are just specific to a discipline. You should receive an e-mail next week with the options for your discipline group. Registration for TQ will be open through December 7, 2010. Staff members need to be registered before December 8 to participate for TQ money. The following activities are available across all discipline groups:
• IN010592111101 TQ: Digital Literacy and 21st Century Learning Tools
• IN010592111102 TQ: Digital Literacy and 21st Century Learning Tools
• IN017892111201 TQ: Cognitive Coaching Days 1-2
• IN022392111201 TQ: Cognitive Coaching Days 3-4
• IN037992111101 TQ: Supporting Under-Resourced Students and Families
• IN038892111101 TQ: Examining Cultural Competence Through Current Media
Below are questions and answers about TQ activities and classes.
Q: I looked online and can’t find the options for TQ.
A: You will receive an e-mail with the options for your discipline area from your discipline program assistant. The options that are available to all disciplines are listed above. You will need the activity number to go online and register through Universal Registration.
Q: Can I do more than one activity?
A: Yes, you can do more than one activity. You will only be able to receive TQ money for participating in one activity.
Q: What do we need to do a study group?
A: Study groups need to have at least four people to form a group (one person to be the facilitator and three people to participate in the study). Participants will be notified (this will be e-mailed on 12/10/10) of the people who signed up for the same study group so they can determine who will be their facilitator and the dates/times/location where their study group will meet.
Q: What if the activity I sign up for does not have enough people?
A: If a course or study group does not have enough people, you will have an opportunity to sign up for a different activity. You will be notified after 12/8/10 if an activity does not have enough people.
Q: Can I use the credit to move on the salary schedule?
A: These can be used to move on the salary schedule. A memo from Chris Pierson was sent to Certified Staff on the requirements around using credits to move on the salary schedule. Please make sure you review those procedures and complete the needed steps for using TQ to move on the salary schedule.
Q: How much money will I receive for participating in TQ this year?
A: After registration closes and we know how many people are participating, we will be able to determine the amount of money people will receive for TQ. We are anticipating that the amounts will be similar to last year. People who will are facilitating or teaching a course will receive extra for the additional duties they are taking as a part of the group as they have in the past.
Q: What are the deadlines?
A: Registration for TQ courses and study groups is from 11/7/10 through 12/7/10. Classes and study groups will take place between 1/15/11 and 6/30/11. Groups should not start before 1/15/11 in order to make sure they will have all the materials they need for the group. Groups need to complete all of their activities by 6/30/11.
If you have further questions about Teacher Quality contact Rob Brookhart at rbrookhart@aea11.k12.ia.us, Sharon Kurns at skurns@aea11.k12.ia.us or your discipline program assistant.
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