(NAME-MCE) Announcements for Newsletter

[Rachel Cochran]

Hi,

I wanted to submit the following announcements to your newsletter on behalf of Achievement First- a charter school in NY and CT. Please let me know if you have any questions.



Best,

Rachel Cochran



February Opportunities

 Leadership Opportunities with Achievement First

We know that effective school leaders can make significant impacts on school culture and student achievement. Join us to learn about some of the unique leadership opportunities we have at Achievement First and hear from current school leaders about their daily life as a school leader in our network. Finally, Becca will discuss opportunities for the 2010-2011 school year and our application process.

Hosted by Becca Howlett, Senior Director of School Leader and Teacher Recruitment
Tuesday, February 2; 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST
RSVP at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/110585489<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww1.gotomeeting.com%2fregister%2f110585489>

Teaching Opportunities with Achievement First

Having great teachers working with our scholars plays a critical role in ensuring that our scholars are making tremendous gains in the classroom. During this session, learn what teaching in an Achievement First school is all about-including information on training, ongoing professional development opportunities, and ways our schools are currently working on to push our scholars forward in academic and character skills. Finally, Tasha will discuss opportunities that we have for the 2010-2011 school year and our application process.
Hosted by Tasha Cannon, Talent Recruiter
Tuesday, February 23; 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST
RSVP at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/784792176<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww1.gotomeeting.com%2fregister%2f784792176>

 Become a Summer Teaching Resident!

The Achievement First Teaching Residency provides an opportunity for excellent rising second year educators to teach Summer Academy at a high-performing urban charter school in Connecticut or New York.  Achievement First will offer learning and development and provide Residents with instructional resources to advance student achievement in their own classrooms.  Residents will be observed by outstanding instructors and will receive one-on-one feedback to improve their teaching.  As part of the Achievement First Team, Residents will have the opportunity to connect with excellent teachers to further their professional growth.
Applications are due by March 31, 2010.  Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Please apply online at www.achievementfirst.org<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.achievementfirst.org> or e-mail recruitment at achievementfirst.org<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=mailto%3arecruitment%40achievementfirst.org> for more information.

Achievement First is Hiring for the 2010-2011 School Year!
Achievement first is already looking for great educators for the 2010-11 school year! We are currently hiring for teachers and school leaders for all grade and subject levels for our Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, CT and Brooklyn, NY schools. Go to www.achievementfirst.org<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.achievementfirst.org> to apply online or learn more today.

Apply to be a School Leader!
The Achievement First deadline for second round applications is Sunday, February 7, 2010! Apply online at www.achievementfirst.org<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.achievementfirst.org>

Teacher Prep Parties
February 6; 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Brooklyn, New York
February 7; 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hartford, Connecticut
We know that teachers need basic supplies to ensure that their classrooms run smoothly- whether it's enough copies for everyone in their class, posters to reinforce key learnings or laminated labels for an organized classroom library. If you find yourself short on any of those materials, a Teacher Prep Party is just what you need! We will have our copiers, laminators, poster makers and planning space available to help you prepare for upcoming lessons. Besides free copies, we'll be serving light refreshments, so come hungry and ready to copy. Space is limited.
RSVP Here<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=mailto%3arachelcochran%40achievementfirst.org> to attend in New York
RSVP Here<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=mailto%3atashacannon%40achievementfirst.org> to attend in Connecticut



Open House
February 16; 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hartford, Connecticut
Are you looking to come back from February break with new ideas and strategies to use with your students? Truly take advantage of your February Break by spending a day at an Achievement First school to see strong classroom culture and instruction in action. Visit one of our Hartford schools for great tips and takeaways to bring back to your classroom.  Space is limited.
RSVP Here<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=mailto%3atashacannon%40achievementfirst.org> with your grade level and content area



Questioning Strategies: Using a Meta-Cognitive Framework to Drive Questioning in Math Class

February 23; 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

New Haven, Connecticut
Hosted by Nancy Livingston, Director of Math Achievement

A goal of any strong math program is for students to obtain thinking skills that they can apply to any math problem. Successful math students engage in a clear meta-cognitive process that enables them to break down problems and evaluate their solutions.Teaching this thinking process is just as important (perhaps more) than teaching math procedures and concepts. Using strong questioning, you can guide your students to develop this thinking process. In this session, we will view video of students engaging in this meta-cognitive process and plan a lesson that applies a meta-cognitive thinking questioning framework. Attendees should bring a math lesson plan. Space is limited.
RSVP Here<https://mail.achievementfirst.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=fc94713df66f44f38f05ab1a22f89ded&URL=mailto%3aaliciagarcia%40achievementfirst.org> with your grade level and content area



Rachel Cochran
Recruitment Associate
Achievement First

510 Waverly Avenue| Brooklyn, NY 11238
240 Greene St. | New Haven, CT 06511
O: 718.623.2660  ext. 12606 | M: 860.701.8116
F: 718.622.5998

Education = Freedom
www.achievementfirst.org<http://www.achievementfirst.orgachievement/>

Achievement First is always looking for great
teachers and school leaders. If you are a
smart, talented and dedicated educator
who is passionate about helping urban
students succeed in college and life, please
visit www.achievementfirst.org