Dilemmas in Supporting New Teachers: Case Writing Seminar

Leadership Case Writing Seminar - "Dilemmas in Providing Support for New Teachers: Learn To Write An Effective Case Study" This seminar is taught in two segments. Applicants must be able to attend both: June 30 - July 2 near Spokane and August 5-7 in the Seattle area. Final products will be due September 1st. A course fee of $150 covers seminar, meals and lodging. Travel assistance is also available. Applications are due by March 10th.

CSTP is seeking Washington public school educators who support new teachers and are interested in learning how to turn their own practical experience into a tool others can use. We will publish a series of case studies intended to explore effective induction practices, the contributions mentors and colleagues make to those just
entering our profession, and the lessons learned by people doing this challenging work. The case you write may be discussed in university classrooms, in school district professional development programs, or at a symposium for mentors and instructional coaches. We are particularly interested in stories that illustrate the five standards
of quality induction:

- hiring practices that honor the unique needs and powerful potential of beginning teaches
- orientation to school district beliefs and practices
- strong relationship with a highly qualified mentor
- engagement in purposeful, ongoing, formal and informal learning opportunities
- formative assessment focused on improving teaching practice

To view case studies written in past seminars, see the CSTP website:
http://www.cstp-wa.org/Navigational/Teacherleadership/CASES/cases.htm

This seminar is taught in two segments. Applicants must be able to attend both: June 30 - July 2 near Spokane and August 5-7 in the Seattle area. Final products will be due September 1. A course fee of $150 covers seminar, meals and lodging. Travel assistance is also available. Writers must bring a laptop computer.

To apply, please send your contact information and evidence of interest:

1. Briefly describe one or more teacher leadership topics you might want to write about.

2. Use this URL to download the case called "Be Prepared: The Problem May Be Bigger Than You Think" http://www.wested.org/icd/pdf/mentor/be_prepared.pdf In about 250 words, describe the nature of the dilemma described in the case and what others might learn from it. From your perspective (teacher colleague, mentor, instructional coach, principal) what are the big issues you would face in this situation? What would be the challenges for someone in another role? How could this case help educators learn to provide effective support for new teachers?

3. Provide contact information for one or more references able to comment on your contributions to the profession, your writing and your ability to meet deadlines.

Applications are due by March 10th. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by April 30th.

Mail, email or fax your response to:
Jeanne Harmon, Executive Director
Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession
P.O. Box 7052 Tacoma WA 98417
Email: jeanne@cstp-wa.org
Fax: 253-761-1521

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