EIS - Day One

This is day one of our new teacher training - the "Effective Instruction Series" (EIS).  We have 36 teachers who are new to their districts - some new to the profession - some with experience.  This is one of the best experiences we offer and are proud to have teachers from the following distrticts:
Centennnial
Crete
Dorchester
Exeter-Milligan
Friend
Heartland
McCool Junction
Milford
Seward
Waverly
Wilber - Clatonia
York


The objectives for today are for participants to understand:

• who is in the class of 2013
• the importance of building relationships with students
• the structure and goals of EIS
• "The Art and Science of Teaching" as a framework of instruction
• Technology tools - specifically Kidsblog for reflection

The goals for the series are for participants to:

• Utilize assessment, reporting, and grading practices based on current research and literature.
• Utilize instructional routines and strategies based on current research and literature.
• Implement classroom management practices based on current research and literature.

More information can be found on our EIS Wiki.

Chris and Jake  getting into the blog

Andee - flamboyant is the word!

Melissa will be teaching Spanish at Waverly