2009-10 TA Networks Schedule

Great News! The popular TA Networks will continue in 2009-10 through RI’s Educational Collaboratives serving as “network sponsors” in partnership with RIDE.

2009-10 TA Network PD Theme: Supporting student achievement of diverse learners

OCTOBER NETWORKS
Topic: Assessment - The TA’s Role presented by Cindy Vanavery & Bob Dagesse
– Practical methods for assisting in assessment options for a variety of students including those with disabilities
– Strategies for assisting in aligning instruction for students with disabilities who qualify for RI Alternate Assessment

Schedule & Registering Thru’ Collaborative Network Sponsor

Mon., Oct. 5, East Bay Collaborative, Warren, East Bay Collaborative, Register & get directions at www.ebecri.org
Wed., Oct. 7, Northern RI Collaborative, Lincoln, Register & get directions at www.nric-ri.org
Tues., Oct.. 20, Southern RI Collaborative, North Kingstown, Get registration info & directions at www.ri.net/sorico
Thurs., Oct. 15 OR Oct. 22, West Bay Collaborative, Warwick, Contact Lisa Kilby at LKILBY@mail.ri.net. Specify which of these 2 dates you desire & she’ll send registration form & directions.

JANUARY NETWORKS
Topic: Differentiated Instruction in Literacy & Math - The TA's Role presented by Debbie Kolling & Jenn Jendzejec
–What differentiated instruction is & is not
– Strategies to help students make sense of content & organize thinking & writing
– Many ways to support teachers in their classroom instruction in literacy & math
– Strategies for increasing student engagement
– Methods of offering choice to students

Schedule & Registering Thru’ Collaborative Network Sponsor

Wed., Jan. 6, Northern RI Collaborative, Lincoln (Snow backup Jan. 13), Register & get directions at www.nric-ri.org
Thurs., Jan. 7, West Bay Collaborative, Warwick (Snow backup Jan. 14), Register & get directions at www.westbaycollaborative.org
Mon., Jan. 11, East Bay Collaborative, Warren (Snow backup Jan. 25), East Bay Collaborative, Register & get directions at www.ebecri.org
Tues., Jan. 12, Southern RI Collaborative, North Kingstown (Snow backup Jan. 26), Get registration info & directions at www.ri.net/sorico/
Thurs., Jan. 21, West Bay Collaborative, Warwick (Snow backup Jan. 28), Register & get directions at www.westbaycollaborative.org

APRIL NETWORKS
Topic: Educational Technology & Assistive Technology presented by Lisa Labitt
– Educational Technology use in the classroom
– Engaging students using technology tools for research, reading & writing
– Using info & resources available on-line for Mathematics & Literacy
– Universal Design in Learning
– Supporting students using Assistive Technology

Schedule & Registering Thru’ Collaborative Network Sponsor

Mon., Apr. 5, East Bay Collaborative, Warren, East Bay Collaborative, Register & get directions at www.ebecri.org
Tues,, Apr. 6, Southern RI Collaborative, North Kingstown, Get registration info & directions at www.ri.net/sorico/
Wed., Apr. 7, Northern RI Collaborative, Lincoln, Register & get directions at www.nric-ri.org
Thurs., Apr. 15, West Bay Collaborative, Warwick, Register & get directions at www.westbaycollaborative.org
Thurs., Apr. 29, West Bay Collaborative, Warwick, Register & get directions at www.westbaycollaborative.org

In most ways, TA Networks will be the same as always with a few important changes.

$10 registration fee per session – a real bargain for such outstanding Professional Development (PD).
Each TA Network session will have an identified Educational Collaborative “Network Sponsor” (see above).
Network registration no longer be thru’ RIDE or the TA website. Register thru’ Collaborative Network Sponsors.

As always,

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND.
TA Networks are RIDE approved PD. You get a RIDE PD Credit Report for your records/documentation.
All networks are held at the Collaborative Network Sponsor at 4:00-6:00 with light refreshments.

Download the Flyer and Registration form here.