Teach NM 365 - All Events

September 06th, 2008 - T2T Candidate Overview/Opal Orientation

T2T Updates & Opal Orientation This workshop will offer a greater understanding of the alternative portfolio for licensure. The requirements for program completion will be covered as well as other components and goals of the Transition to Teaching program.

What resources are available to help T2T Candidates obtain Level 1 Licensure
Learn about the On-Line Portfolio for Alternative Licensure (OPAL) system
Meet T2T and Public Education Staff and fellow T2T colleagues

September 13th, 2008 - NMSTE Meeting (ISTE State Affiliate)

http://nmste.wikispaces.com/Meeting+Agendas NMSTE Meets the second Saturday of each month.Attendance Via the Wimba:
URL: http://sandbox.wimba.com
Room ID: IDEAL_Room
Click enter as participant enter the above room ID and your name. You may be asked to run the configuration wizard, this tool will ensure that your system is set up to run Wimba. When Wimba starts select IDEAL_Room.
If you are not able to participate in the web conference (low bandwidth or other reasons) you can call in at (866) 248-2838 PIN: 27008309
Thank you, Jason Wolfe

September 16th, 2008 - Best Practices in Mentoring September 16-17

Best Practices in Mentoring-Embassy Suites Albuquerque, NM

Level 2 and 3 teachers are invited to develop skills that will help them communicate effectively with a new teacher protege. This training will help mentors identify the various roles of a mentor, and when to move in and out of these various roles,

Mentor training helps to support the newest members of our profession, as well as facilitate a process that will enhance the practice of veteran teachers

Space is limited.
Register now at carol.carpenter@state.nm.us
(505) 827-3578 phone
(505) 827-3525 fax

September 18th, 2008 - Best Practices in Mentoring September 18-19

Best Practices in Mentoring -September 18-19 Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meeting Center in Taos, NM

Mentor training helps to support the newest members of our profession, as well as facilitate a process that will enhance the practice of veteran teachers

Space is limited. Register now at carol.carpenter@state.nm.us
Phone 505 827-3578
Fax 505 827-3525

September 19th, 2008 - NCA CASI / AdvancED Fall Conference on Accreditation and School Improvement and the NMRSC Quality of Education Awards Luncheon (QEAP)

Our annual Fall Conference this year offers important information for all member schools, those interested in NCA CASI, and districts wishing to pursue District Accreditation.

Also included is the NMRSC Quality Education Awards Ceremonial Luncheon.

Welcome/Introductions: Dr. Susanna Murphy, DirectorGreetings: Hector Madrid, State Advisory Council ChairOpening Remarks: Dr. Veronica Garcia, NM Secretary Of Education

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO,

AdvancED

Breakout Sessions To Be

Determined

September 20th, 2008 - Classroom Management September 20, 2008

Classroom Management

This workshop will focus on the following areas of interest:

Competencies & Standards in the classroom
Describing artifacts through Discourse/Professional Vocabulary/Word Wall
Rules, Procedures & Discipline
Environment
Lesson planning & Organization
How IRIS Modules can help you
Evidence for successful portfolio

September 22nd, 2008 - Teacher Workshop - Inquiry Based Student Research Projects from Concept to Competition Meeting LOTS of Standards Along the Way!

You will not want to miss this redesigned, hot-off-the-press training for middle & high school teachers! It offers a comprehensive set of materials and training on getting students involved in doing inquiry-based research projects, how to integrate student research IN your classroom, AND how to manage the paperwork/deadlines/competition preparations. Pick the brains of seasoned science/math teachers, trade ideas with your peers, and get motivated to share the magic of research with your students! BONUS...Find out how student research projects can meet not only science, but language arts, social studies, and math standards!!

September 23rd, 2008 - Best Practices in Mentoring September 23-24

Best Practices in Mentoring -September 23-24

Las Cruces Public Schools Professional Development Center

Mentor training helps to support the newest members of our profession, as well as facilitate a process that will enhance the practice of veteran teachers

Space is limited. Register now at carol.carpenter@state.nm.us

505 827-3578 phone
505 827-3525 fax

September 25th, 2008 - Teacher Workshop - Inquiry Based Student Research Projects from Concept to Competition Meeting LOTS of Standards Along the Way!

September 27th, 2008 - Student Research Workshop

Workshop for 6th through 8th grade students on doing inquiry-based research projects. Hands-on activities to help students understand the process of inquiry, choose a topic, and begin to put their project plan together. Lots of tools for students to use as they move forward with their research projects. FREE! Please preregister.

September 27th, 2008 - Teacher Workshop - Inquiry Based Student Research Projects from Concept to Competition Meeting LOTS of Standards Along the Way!

October 04th, 2008 - Opal Orientation October 4, 2008

Opal Orientation October 4th

Open to anyone seeking an Alternative Licensure route. The 2 hr Orientation is designed to introduce individuals to the On Line Alternative Portfolio (OPAL).

Details on accessing the system
Registering & establishing accounts
Begin submission process

Choice of Morning (9:00am-11) or Afternoon session (1:00-3:00pm)

October 04th, 2008 - Portfolio Camp October 4th & 5th

T2T Portfolio Camp This two-day portfolio camp for T2T particpants only includes the following: The Portfolio Camp is designed to:

Develop an understanding of portfolios
Select appropriate artifacts
Learn how competencies and standards support your artifacts
Develop professional vocabulary in narratives about artifacts

**Bring in artifacts, lesson plans and any other documentation that demonstrates/supports your teaching methods.

October 11th, 2008 - NMSTE Meeting (ISTE State Affiliate)

October 18th, 2008 - Standards Based Lesson Plans & Assessment October 18, 2008

Standards Based Lesson Plans & Assessment

This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the process of designing standards based teaching units in the classroom. Areas also covered include the following:

How to document evidence of student learning
Teacher competencies and artifacts
New Mexico Framework for Standards & Benchmarks
Writing essential questions
Aligning Standards to Assessments
The IRIS Center

October 21st, 2008 - 10th Annual Special Education Law Conference

What Every Educator Needs to Know. Presenter: Melinda Baird, Esq.

Albuquerque Marriott Hotel
Albuquerque, New Mexico
October 21-22, 2008

Day 1 AM Session: Emotionally Disabled ... Or Just Troubled? Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) a disability under IDEIA? This presentation will provide an overview of the case law involving students with behavioral and emotional disorders.

Day 1 PM Session: The 7 Deadly Sins of Due Process Hearing. Don't wait for a due process hearing to become an unfortunate "professional development opportunity" ~ learn the most common mistakes BEFORE you litigate.

Day 2 All Day: A Year in Review. A fast-paced, comprehensive review of federal & state court decisions affecting special education. Get ready for a whirlwind tour of what the courts are saying!

October 22nd, 2008 - 10th Annual Special Education Law Conference

What Every Educator Needs to Know. Presenter: Melinda Baird, Esq.

Albuquerque Marriott Hotel
Albuquerque, New Mexico
October 21-22, 2008

November 08th, 2008 - NMSTE Meeting (ISTE State Affiliate)

November 08th, 2008 - Professionalism & Communication November 8th

T2T Professionalism & Communication in The Classroom

This workshop for T2T candidates only will cover: the following topics:

Teacher competencies
Artifacts
Guiding Questions to support Professionalism & Communication
Discussion about the teaching profession
Who are we communicating to?

December 13th, 2008 - NMSTE Meeting (ISTE State Affiliate)