It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us already! This fall has passed quickly for the New York State PDRC at Fordham University’s Center for Educational Partnerships with hosting virtual workshops, visiting schools around the state, and facilitating conversations with the educators we serve. We have been diligently working to provide you with the most effective professional development to support your needs.
One of the highlights of the fall was the 41st Annual Religious and Independent School Educators (RISE) conference in November.
The PDRC partnered with the New York State Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) and the New York State Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools (NYSCIRS) to facilitate the two-day gathering in Albany.
Over 300 school leaders from religious and independent schools throughout the state were in attendance to hear from keynote speaker Dr. William Baker, Fordham University, and attend approximately two dozen breakout sessions with expert presenters in various pertinent educational fields. They also had the opportunity to network with colleagues and discuss the many topics that are useful for school leaders.
Here’s what educators had to say about the conference:
"Just wanted to say this was one of the most fun and organized events I've been to. Everything was so easy to follow."
"The sessions were well planned, and the logistics felt seamless."
Reminder to conference attendees: The Whova app used during the conference will remain accessible until December 13th, allowing you to download any conference materials.
This month, we are excited to launch our virtual series in partnership with the Cooke Institute and educational consultant Jody Polleck, “Assessing for Impact: Differentiated and Project-Based Literacy.”
Click the link below to register for this event and future events.
Teaching Multiplication and Division with Manipulative Objects by Marilyn Zecher, M.A. CALT, Multisensory Math, Education Consultant – NYS/NYC PDRC (Grades 4-6)
Student Self-Actualization and Personal Expression Through Music by Dr. Carol Kennedy, Ph. D & Reginald Bennett, Jr., M.A., Kennedy Bennett Solutions, LLC
Data Assessment and Students Growth Achievement by John Schembari, Educational Consultant
Additional Resources
PODCAST: HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES THIS YEAR?
Gain a deeper insight about how to prepare students for Parent/Teacher conferences this year through Joann Heppt, Principal, Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy, Queens, NY, when you listen to this podcast.
RETURNING TO CALMER, STIMULATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
One of the key lessons that educators, parents, and communities in general have learned is the value of social emotional development and mental health, and its relevancy to learning. In addition, we have also learned the value of attending to our own SEL and mental health to care for others, that is its relevancy to effective teaching.
Book Clubs promote a love for literature in a positive and nurturing environment. They bring together a community to learn and discuss topics that matter to them. During Book Club gatherings, educators will exchange ideas, perspectives and interpretations of the readings and therefore build a richer understanding of the topics.
