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News Blast #6: Unit Plan and RCS Reminders

Responsive Coaching Session (RCS) to Support Growth in Domain 4!


On Tuesday, 04.17 we posted a self-guided RCS (effectively an independent, online SBS) across Google Classroom. We strongly encourage all PTs to make time to complete this RCS, as the Domain 4 benchmark for Gateway 3 is "effective."

In your Google Classroom, you can access the RCS. Once completed simply "turn in" the assignment for review and feedback by your Lead Instructor. Please contact your Lead Instructor if you have any questions about this opportunity! 

NYC Men Teach Orientation Event!

The next orientation date for Collaborative members interested in joining NYCMT is
Thursday, April 26 – 6:30-8:00 (RSVP for this orientation). This orientation will be held at Life Sciences Secondary immediately following SBS.

NYC Men Teach is a mayoral initiative started in 2015 to support male teachers of color who are first-year classroom teachers. If you have already been messaged by NYC Men Teach in regards to a confirmation orientation, you still have a chance to attend!

A confirmation orientation will introduce you to the NYC Men Teach initiative and its supports of mentorship, professional development, and networking, connect with other NYC Men Teach teachers and community members, as well as allow you to officially confirm your participation.

Questions? Email us at nycmenteach@schools.nyc.gov.

Unit Plan and Final Portfolio

The first draft of your unit plan was due to your CC April 23rd!
  • First draft of the Unit Plan, including completed drafts of Stages 01, 02, and 03, and the two to three exemplar lesson plans (items 1 and 3).
  • CCs will review and provide feedback
  • Late or missing assignments will be logged as an Level 3 FYI and will result in a Professionalism Concern Letter.
Dedicated Feedback and Revisions scheduled Week of April 23rd! You will be required to attend a Collaborative Coach session this week at your Teaching Academy during which you will have dedicated time to work with your CC, receive feedback on your Unit Plan, and revise and continue drafting during the session.

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