2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog

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Bringing the ELA Core to Life with the Structure of Argument and Debate
How can students be engaged in meaningful learning activities,
which will meet Common Core ELA Standards?
The structure of traditional debate provides a framework for bringing the Common Core to life by
developing rigorous skills in the context of engaging, meaningful learning. In this workshop, teachers in
Grades 6-12 across disciplines will benefit from understanding how to support students in making effective
arguments in written and spoken discourse. This program will guide teachers in using a self-assessment
(through the lens of the Danielson Framework, and more specifically through a focus on Components a, b,
d, and e of Domain 4, and other teacher evaluation tools) and/or student learning data to generate an
action-oriented inquiry plan.
Literacy and Language Arts
Teachers in this program will be guided, step-by-step, as they identify a meaningful focus, generate inquiry
questions, implement new strategies, collect and analyze classroom data, reflect upon the success of
their interventions and document the process. Essentially, the teacher will investigate his/her practice and
the impact it has on student learning. Participants are encouraged to come in pairs or small teams.
PARTICIPANTS: Teachers, supervisors, and administrators in grades 6-12 responsible for English Language
Arts or Literacy across the Content Areas
DATE/TIME: Sep 27 2013 8:30AM - 3:00PM
COST: $142 for Curriculum Center Members; $163 Curriculum Center Non Members
LOCATION: Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES; Yorktown Heights, NY; School Services Building
FACILITATOR: Walter Woodhouse recently retired from the position of Assistant Superintendent of
Instruction for Nyack Public Schools. Mr. Woodhouse served as English Department Chair, Coordinator
of English and Social Studies, and Director of Secondary Education for Nyack before his appointment
as Assistant Superintendent. As an English teacher for 23 years, Mr. Woodhouse was also a successful
debate coach for Nycack and Rockland Country Day School, where he worked prior to joining Nyack.
Throughout his career, Mr. Woodhouse has been dedicated to providing challenging, meaningful, and
engaging learning experiences for students and teachers. As a consultant, his goal is to help teachers
make sense of the Common Core in the context of best practices for teaching and learning.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY: 9/13/2013
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