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Critical Thinking: Strategies and Practices for Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Classroom February 16, 2012 4:30 – 7:30 KCEA Office
Strategic Goal: AA 1: High Expectations and Academic Rigor
Knowing the “facts” will be insufficient for our survival and success in the 21st Century. In this information age, productive citizens will be those who can bring well-developed critical thinking skills to bear on the challenges and problems of the day. This workshop provides an introduction to strategies for teaching critical thinking in all subject areas.
(All teachers, all grade levels)
Building Academic Vocabulary April 12, 2012 4:30 – 7:30 KCEA Office
Strategic Goal AASG1: High Expectations and Academic Rigor; AG2: High Quality Instruction
Since true vocabulary development involves more than recitation of the definition or looking up words in the glossary, this workshop is designed to help develop additional vocabulary strategies for K-10 teachers across the core curriculum. Using the key terms identified through the Tennessee Academic Vocabulary project, participants will be introduced to a six-step process and a comprehensive approach to teaching academic vocabulary based on the strategies identified by researchers, Robert Marzano and Debra Pickering.
(K-10 teachers in reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies) 3 hours unscheduled in-service credit
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Start to Finish: Collaborating with Families – Professional Development
Effective, ongoing collaboration with families throughout the school year is critical in providing every student the best education possible. The teacher, as the professional, is basically responsible for facilitating communication form the start of the school year until the student is no longer in his/her care. The objective of this workshop is to help teachers improve family-teacher communication skills from the first day to the last day. Workshop materials will include numerous examples of teacher-made tools for communicating with parents, whether you teach Pre-K or high school students, in an inner city, rural, or suburban setting.
When: October 24, 2011 – 4:30-7:30
Where: KCEA Building
2411 East Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865.522.9793 Fax: 865.522.9896
Email: kceaintouch@bellsouth.net
Who: All teachers, all grade levels, and building-level administrators
Cost: Members: Free - Non-members: $25
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Building Academic Vocabulary – Professional Development
Since true vocabulary development involves more than recitation of the definition or looking up words in the glossary, this workshop is designed to help develop additional vocabulary strategies for K-10 teachers across the core curriculum. Using the key terms identified through the Tennessee Academic Vocabulary project, participants will be introduced to a six-step process ad a comprehensive approach to teaching academic vocabulary based on the strategies identified by researchers, Robert Marzano and Debra Pickering.
When: October 6, 2011 – 4:30-7:30
Where: KCEA Office
2411 East Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865.522.9793 Fax: 865.522.9896
Email: kceaintouch@bellsouth.net
Who: Teachers of grades K-10
Cost: Members: Free - Non-members: $25
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I Can Do It! – Classroom Management
Professional Development for teachers with 1-5 years of experience, all grade levels
TEA is proud to bring this top-notch training to Tennessee teachers. School administrators and the teachers’ association in San Bernardino, California, created “I Can Do It” in 1997 to help new teachers successfully manage their classrooms. It has spread nation-wide through affiliates of the National Education Association. This powerful interactive 6 hour session gives participants a wealth of practical ideas and strategies that can be immediately infused in their classrooms.
Topics include:
• Getting to Know Your Students
• Rules and Routines
• Reinforcements
• Polishing Your Techniques
• Smoothly Flowing Classrooms
• Hints, Transitions, Sponges
• Communication Styles
• Home and School Communication
• Dealing with Difficult Behavior
The first 30 participants to register will receive a $25 gift card from the SchoolBox 
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 – 8:30am – 3:30pm
Where: KCEA Building (address below)
Who: Teachers in their first years in the professio(Participation is limited, so please register early.)
Register: Complete the attached registration form and return it to:
Sherry Morgan
KCEA Office
2411 East Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865.522.9793 Fax: 865.522.9896
Email: kceaintouch@bellsouth.net
Cost: Members: Free - Non-members: $25 All materials and lunch are included.
Comments from previous “I Can Do It!” participants:
• “Awesome and extremely beneficial.”
• “Great training – I have specific ideas to take home.”
• “Great mix of research and practical applications.”
• “I feel reinforced in what I have done and have tools to expand and modify my classroom.”
Download the PDF Announcement and Registration form:
I Can Do It I Can Do It Registration
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Let’s Talk: You, Your Job and Your Association
TEA will host 12 regional forums in August for TEA members and potential members. The forums will take place from 4:30 – 7:00p.m. on the dates listed below.
TEA will share the latest information on critical education employment issues (evaluation, tenure, collaborative conferencing, etc.), provide resources and additional opportunities to help members stay up-to-date on developments, and seek input on the immediate and ongoing needs of our members.
To register, email Deborah Bonner with your name, local, meeting date you plan to attend, and email address.
| City Of Meeting |
Place Of Meeting |
Address |
Date |
| Columbia |
Columbia Central HS
Auditorium |
921 Lion Parkway
Columbia, TN 38401 |
August 22 |
| Chattanooga |
HCEA Office |
4655 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411 |
August 22 |
| Cookeville |
Cookeville HS
Lecture Hall |
1 Cavalier Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501 |
August 23 |
| Morristown |
Best Western
Plus Conference Center |
5435 S. Davy Crockett Pky.
Morristown, TN 37813 |
August 23 |
| Clarksville |
Emmanuel Life Center |
303 Fairview Lane
Clarksville, TN 37040 |
August 23 |
| Jackson |
Liberty HS Auditorium |
3470 Ridgecrest Road, Ext
Jackson, TN 38305 |
August 24 |
| Memphis |
MEA Office |
126 Flicker Street
Memphis, TN 38104 |
August 24 |
| Kingsport |
Dobyns-Bennett HS
Little Theater |
1800 Legion Drive
Kingsport, TN 37664 |
August 25 |
| Knoxville |
KCEA Office |
2411 Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917 |
August 25 |
| Dyersburg |
Dyersburg Professional
Development Center |
305 College Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024 |
August 25 |
| Manchester |
Coffee County Central HS
in the Theatre |
2135 New Tullahoma Hwy.
Manchester, TN 37355 |
August 29 |
| Nashville |
TEA Auditorium |
801 2nd Avenue, North
Nashville, TN 37201 |
August 30 |
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When: September 6, September 20, October 4, and October 18, 2011
Where: KCEA Office, 2411 Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917
Time: 4:30 to 6:00PM
Call or Email to Register: phone: 865.522.9793 or Email: KCEAinTouch@bellsouth.net
Each session examines the State evaluation model developed under the “First To The Top” Act.
Participants will become informed about the new Tennessee evaluation process and identify strategies to assist in navigating that process. We will also explore and share ideas to increase awareness of a teacher’s rights and responsibilities in the evaluation process.
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The Knox County Education Association is pleased to offer a variety of professional development opportunities to Knox County teachers.
These workshops are free to KCEA members.
Non-members will be charged $25.00 for each workshop, which will be returned to you if you join KCEA at the workshop.
Additional Workshop Information
- All participants must register in advance of the workshops by contacting the KCEA office by phone at 522-9793 or by e-mail at: kceaintouch@bellsouth.net
- Light refreshments will be served
- All workshops will be held at the KCEA office at 2411 Magnolia Avenue
- Look in the KCEA Advocate and the Knox County Schools Administrative Bulletin for any additional workshops
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Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth: Comprehensive Assessment
Thursday, December 3, 2009
4:30-7:30 p.m.
KCEA Office
3 hours of unscheduled inservice credit will be given.
This workshop examines the State Framework for Evaluation and helps teachers become aware of the evaluation process focusing on the Comprehensive Assessment. Participants will examine the indicators and performance standards, and develop instructional strategies that match the indicators.
This workshop is free for KCEA members and $25 for non-members. The $25 fee will be waived upon joining KCEA. Please call the KCEA office if you have any questions. Sign up on Teacher U.
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January 17, 2008
Reaching the Struggling Learner
4:30-7:30 p.m.
3 hours unscheduled inservice given
Struggling learners are found all along the learning continuum. This session will look at both the emotional and academic needs of the student who struggles. Strategies for meeting the needs of such students will be shared and discussed.
Appropriate for all teachers at all grade levels.
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November 6, 2007
The ABC’s and 1-2-3’s of Conflict Resolution
4:30-7:30 p.m.
3 hours of unscheduled inservice credit given
This workshop has three objectives: 1) to define the approaches to conflict resolution using reflective listening and assertiveness for implementation; 2) to identify and encourage the techniques of anger management among students; and 3) to examine ways to guide students, teachers and educational support professionals in extending conflict resolution skills beyond the educational setting into their daily lives.
Appropriate for all teachers at all grade levels.
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