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Teacher Leaders Building Teacher Effectiveness Through Peer Assistance and Review
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Registration: 4:30pm
Program: 5:00pm – 6:30 pm
Networking Reception: 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Road
Memphis, TN 38119
Free, convenient and secure parking!
RSVP now!
Teachers deserve to be a part of a profession where everyone is respected! Come hear about Peer Assistance and Review, a program that allows teachers to own the profession, from an expert panel that includes Dr. Julia Koppich, national PAR consultant, Dr. Sherrish Holloman, MCS Department of Teacher Talent & Effectiveness, and PAR consulting teachers. At the event, teachers will have the opportunity to learn more about phase one implementation of PAR in MCS, ask questions of the expert panel, and provide suggestions for how to invest MCS teachers in the PAR program.
Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) is a program in which the local teachers union and district administrators jointly improve teacher quality by having expert teachers mentor and evaluate their peers. Developed by Dal Lawrence in the early 1980s, PAR has seen success across the country by using expert teachers to support and develop new and/or ineffective teachers. With its specialized roles for Consulting Teachers (CTs), PAR also has the potential to differentiate the work and career opportunities of teachers.
This T+ Network Event will provide teachers with an opportunity to learn from, give feedback to and share ideas with the PAR expert panel via discussion, live polling technology, and a Q&A session. Immediately following the program, you are invited to continue the conversations and network with other teachers over complimentary appetizers, beer, wine, and other beverages.
Two Steps to Prepare for this T+ Network Event:
Ensure your Voice is Heard: Submit a Question for the Panel!
- Submit a question to be asked of the expert panel when you RSVP
Be Informed on Peer Assistance and Review
- Read A User’s Guide to Peer Assistance and Review
- Read the PAR Program Overview implemented in Toledo, Ohio
RSVP today, and please encourage results-oriented colleagues to attend with you.
The T+ Network is open to all current MCS district and charter school classroom teachers.
Questions? Contact Sarah Shepson, Teach Plus Network Coordinator at sshepson@teachplus.org
FAQS
I’ve already RSVPed but I have a question to submit to the panel. What should I do?
We’re eager to hear your questions! If you have already RSVPed please do not RSVP again to submit your question. Instead, email Sarah Shepson at sshepson@teachplus.org to submit your question(s).
What is the deadline to RSVP?
We highly recommend that you RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your seat! You may, however, RSVP up until the day of the event. We print our RSVP list at noon on the day of the event, so if you RSVP after noon you may be asked to sign in on the Walk-In list when you arrive at the event.
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