Greater Capital Region Teacher Center

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2021 from Greater Capital Region Teacher Center. Millions of educators and students celebrate Earth Day with valuable discussions and activities, & advocate for climate action. We celebrate you for doing your part.

At Greater Capital Region Teacher Center, we value the input of our colleagues, which helps to inform our research practices, program development, and course offerings for the 2021-2022 school year. Access the Needs Assessment provided in the link and tell us what professional learning experiences will best support and enhance your practice in the coming school year.

Preview the 2021 Core Connection today for valuable professional learning opportunities available this summer through Greater Capital Region Teacher Center. Lots of programs for new and experienced teachers alike! Visit www.teachers-center.org for the full catalog.

Inspiring story about our colleague and friend. Geoff is the kind of teacher who makes everyone better just by being around him.

On International Women's Day, Greater Capital Region Teacher Center is excited to introduce our two newest Policy Board Members, Jessica Short, a teacher with the City School District of Albany, and Dalisa Soto-Peruzzi, a teacher with the Greater Amsterdam School District. We are proud to welcome these two dynamic, influential women to our accomplished Policy Board. You can read more about them here www.teachers-center.org//welcome-our-newest-policy-board-m

The School of Education at the University at Albany is running a series of free workshops on Mindfulness & Leadership. We are excited for the upcoming session, The Mindful Teacher-Leader, on Thursday April 8th, from 12:30PM - 1:45PM. It will be hosted by our colleagues Lynne Ogren & Jeri Simson, and will showcase mindfulness practices for educators and classroom activities for students. Don't miss this timely program! Register @ https://tinyurl.com/teeuwx2r.

Greater Capital Region Teacher Center is proud to offer several additional programs for the Spring semester. Register today! Math Grades 3-8 Next Generation Support Network https://tinyurl.com/y4f59dvb World Language Support Network & PLC - Albany/Saratoga Region (Spring 2021) ... https://tinyurl.com/3ergfnfg Adirondack PLC of World Language Educators (Spring 2021) https://tinyurl.com/33kyxmea Beginning the Conversation: Promoting Anti-Racist Classrooms https://tinyurl.com/335w4qwd Google Tools for Special Educators (and All Teachers!) https://tinyurl.com/4gz7yo8y

Share My Lesson has curated a collection of valuable resources to be used with your students during Black History Month. As you develop lesson plans for your students, you may find this resource helpful. https://sharemylesson.com/co/black-history-month-activities

This interactive community programming BEGINS TONIGHT and is aimed at educating the public about diversity, inclusion, equity, and allyship. The weekly broadcast will air every Tuesday at 7:00 PM on Collaborative Studios, Spectrum Channel 1302. For more info https://tinyurl.com/yxvhkc5f