Prof. Development Opportunity for Instructional Teacher Leaders & Coaches Who Work in the Classroom Supporting Concept-Based Teaching & Learning

Where? Prairie Lakes AEA, 824 Flindt Dr., Storm Lake, IA
When? 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., October 30, 31, & November 1, 2012
Cost? $900 per person which includes three days of training, a light breakfast & lunch each day, workshop materials, permission to use basic PowerPoint slides developed by Dr. Lanning and Dr. Erickson to use in coaching teachers
Presenters? Lynn Erickson, Ed.D. and Lois Lanning, Ph.D.

Participants will:
• Gain a solid understanding of concept-based curriculum
• Complete a quality concept-based unit to use as a model
• Learn how to develop strong concept-based lesson plans that meet the deeper intent of the Iowa Core
• Receive basic PowerPoint slides for facilitating future unit and lesson design
• Approach teacher coaching from a practical perspective – how to know what to look for in a teaching lesson
• Learn how to develop concept-based graphic organizers that engage the conceptual thinking of students
• Discuss other topics of concern to instructional coaches

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