The New Haven Federation of Teachers believes that quality professional development values our teachers' expertise and is connected to the realities of our classrooms. Professional learning opportunities are listed below, and are also listed in our calendar.
Grants, Scholarships, and ApplicationsRestore & Connect In-person Writing Retreats: May 20 Deadline
Rethinking Schools invites educators of color to apply for our Summer 2024 In-person Restore & Connect Writing Retreats in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Portland, Oregon. The Restore & Connect Writing Retreats will serve as a respite for educators of color committed to social justice teaching in K-12 classrooms. Teachers will write poetry and narratives about social justice school/teaching life, articles about theory and practice grounded in classroom lessons, and/or opinion pieces about issues in the teaching of writing or education. Participants will be guided through a joy-filled, creative process that allows them to hone their writing craft, build community with other educators, and engage with writing as a tool for political education. We're particularly looking for educators interested in writing stories related to school safety, teaching Reconstruction, arts education, education policy, and disability justice, but are also open to other topics. Each participant will receive a $250 stipend and a Rethinking Schools magazine subscription or book of their choice.Workshops will take place on the following dates:
For questions, please email Cierra Kaler-Jones at cierra@rethinkingschools.org. Apply here. Professional Learning EventsDiscussing Race in the Classroom
October 12, 2023 6:00 am to 7:00 am Facing History and Ourselves Virtual Support your students in engaging with the topic of race in a safe and constructive way. Register here. Book Discussion: Until I Am Free October 14, 2023 12:00PM - 1:30PM New Haven Free Public Library, Wilson Branch This month we discuss Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America by Keisha N. Blain, Tyra Kennedy, et al. The Holocaust and North Africa: Exploring the Voices of the Holocaust October 17, 2023 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Facing History and Ourselves Virtual This webinar will explore the new Voices of the Holocaust resource, a 3-lesson mini-unit on the impact of the Holocaust and World War II on Jewish communities in North Africa. Register here. Teaching African American History: Acts of Resistance
October 18, 2023 4:00PM - 5:00PM African American History and Culture Museum Virtual Join educators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to explore an expanding set of free digital materials on African American history, “North Star: A Digital Journey.” Designed for grades 6–12, the set features stories and throughlines from the museum’s permanent exhibitions. Using images, documents, videos, and checks for understanding, students and their adults can investigate and think critically about history. Link here. The Art of Listening – Video Testimony and the Study of History
October 26, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Facing History and Ourselves/Fortunoff Video Archive Virtual Join Facing History and the Fortunoff Video Archive to explore ways to use archival testimony to connect students to the lived experiences of survivors. Register here. Teaching the History and Legacies of Canada’s Residential Schools November 1, 2023 - December 13, 2023 Facing History and Ourselves Virtual An interactive, facilitated online course - gain confidence, skills and resources to teach the history and legacies of Canada’s Residential Schools. Register here. |
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