Introduction to Résumé Writing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS Pre-Professional Days, March 7 & 8, 2017 Classroom Management; From the Teacher’s Perspective This session provides students the opportunity to hear what a successful young teacher has to say about room design, engaging students, managing resources, minimizing down time, establishing expectations, and other classroom management strategies. A question/answer format will allow time for questions. This session is appropriate for all levels and students will find the session helpful as they begin putting their own classroom management plan together and begin enforcing their plans as student teachers and full-time educators. Classroom management is probably our most popular topic and our presenter will offer a very practical approach to the classroom management issues.

EdTPA…. From the Experts We are providing two students from UW-Platteville who recently completed and passed their EdTPA during their student teaching experience during fall of 2016. This session is designed to provide practical tips and information about the edTPA assessment that is necessary for licensure in all teacher education programs in Wisconsin. Many students are nervous and hear many versions of what edTPA entails…. Please attend this session if you are interested in the facts as compared to the myths surrounding edTPA. EdTPA® is the first nationally available performance-based assessment for beginning teachers. It is designed to support teacher candidate learning and provide data that supports teacher preparation and focuses on student learning. EdTPA is aligned with the Wisconsin Teaching Standards as a summative capstone assessment.

Effectively Using Technology in the Classroom Troy Wittmann will demonstrate a few examples of how we can effectively use technology in the classroom. According to the national standards in technology, “Effective integration is achieved when students are able to select technology tools to help them obtain information.” Troy will discuss numerous possibilities on effective integration and attendees will be asked to share their ideas as well.

Intelligent Classroom Behaviors Troy Wittmann will discuss classroom behaviors, which bring out the very best in our students. These behaviors include persistence, flexibility in thinking, student engagement, questioning and problem solving, and so much more. Troy will impart the importance of these intelligent behaviors through storytelling, numerous visuals, and plenty of audience participation.

Introduction to Résumé Writing This session is designed for all students who are working on their résumés, whether they are beginning the process or putting the finishing touches on their final product. Students will leave this session with a list of tips for writing a résumé and an outline of a résumé that they can add to over their years at UW-P.

Mock Interviews and Interviewing Tips Hear from a practicing school administrator concerning the interview setting. The presenter will conduct a mock interview at the beginning of this session and will then discuss the interview with the students attending this session. The administrator will also share tips and hints for a successful job search and job interview.

My Experiences as a Teacher in an Urban School Ever think about teaching in one of the nation's larger school districts? Evan, a dedicated former UW-Platteville graduate, is currently teaching in the Racine, Wisconsin schools. His passion is teaching students in less privileged urban communities. In this session, he will discuss what it is actually like to be an educator in an urban setting and all the great moments (and not so great ones) that come with the territory. Evan will share his strategies for building high academic and behavioral expectations in any classroom while shedding light on the additional challenges to maintain those expectations in urban schools. Whether you are considering teaching in the big city or a rural community, this session promises to give participants an honest view of what the real world of teaching is going to look like. The session also promises to let you think about the special challenges associated with teaching in an urban setting.

Study Abroad Opportunities for Education Majors A representative from the Study Abroad office on campus will be presenting this session to enlighten students of the many opportunities that are available for students to study in many places across our globe. If study abroad has ever intrigued you, plan to attend this session to find out more information about how that dream may become a reality and a true learning experience. There are opportunities to take classes overseas as well as complete your student teaching requirements.

Teach ing Diversity in Our Schools Young hearts and minds are easily influenced and are like compressed sponges waiting to soak up pools of information. Introducing diversity in school age children (all ages!) is key to having a child that is socially adjusted in an ever-changing world. There are several aspects of diversity that children will likely encounter in the classroom. Our world is full of different types of people. Children need to be able to understand the problems of others. They also need to respect and admire the different cultures. All of this will help children learn about themselves and other people around them. Our speaker on this topic has personal experiences concerning cultural diversity and the tolerance (or lack of tolerance) concerning differences. He will discuss his personal experiences and discuss how he would like to see the education system deal with this sensitive issue as we move forward educating the young people of our society. This session will be of interest to all teachers of all ages, in all settings.

The Daily Life of a Teacher… Mrs. Livia Doyle is a fourth grade teacher at Mineral Point Elementary School. Livia states that, “It is amazing the things that I have learned in the last years. She is excited to share with you what she has learned. She will discuss tips for classroom management and the need for good daily planning in your classroom. She is intrigued by the meetings, committees, and other duties that she had not really thought would become such a large part of her professional life. How does all of this fit the “teacher model”? She will also discuss how she has seen common core standards affect the everyday routine of classroom teaching…. In addition, the impact that testing has made on education in general. How do we, and how should we utilize the tests? You will enjoy your time with Livia. She will bring a real message about the real world of education today.

Tourette Syndrome…… What Teachers Should Know We have a very special session planned for you as we attempt to cover this very interesting condition. Our presenter is a young student attending UW Platteville who will discuss what his life has been like as he has dealt with Tourette. The speaker will offer interesting insight into his personal experiences and will share techniques that he feels every teacher should know to help students of every age deal with this condition. Tourette syndrome is a nervous system disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds. More than 200,000 US cases per year. Tourette syndrome can't be cured, but treatment may help. Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong. Usually self-diagnosable. Tourette syndrome starts in childhood and involves uncontrollable repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics), such as repeatedly blinking the eyes, shrugging shoulders, or blurting out offensive words. Treatment may include medication or psychological therapies.

Understanding the Needs of Students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person’s ability to communicate, and interact with others. ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and early diagnosis/intervention and access to appropriate services/supports and appropriate education and educational interventions lead to significantly improved outcomes. Kelly Jo Hadfield is presenting as an “expert.” Kelly Jo is the mother of two sons who have been diagnosed as “on the spectrum.” She is also the Family Engagement Liaison for the Platteville School District, facilitator of a support group for special needs parents/caregivers, and co-planner of the Special Day at the Movies program. She will be discussing the benefits family engagement has on a child with special needs. She will also share interesting information and advice about how you should approach these children in your classrooms and the supports that may be most helpful in providing the best possible education for these individuals.

What It Is Really Like …….”In The Trenches” Mr. Jacob Crase is a young teacher in an area school district and his father, Jeff Crase, is a recently retired teacher from the area. They promise to present with a great deal of humor mixed in with many “good sense” tips and points that you will ponder and remember. This session provides many ideas that will help you as you deal with your individual classrooms and will provide insight as you become actively involved in the many tasks of teachers as leaders in the education community. Jacob and Jeff have infused a great deal of technology in their day-to-day classrooms and will discuss methods of adding technology as an aid to effective instruction. Discussion will also cover classroom management issues, teaching staff relations, parent communication, student discipline, etc. The session promises to give the participants an opportunity to look at the profession through the eyes of a young and experienced educator.

Working With Students with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom This session will feature a special education teacher who works closely with the regular ed teachers in her school so that we can look at the issues of how we can positively deal with special needs students in our regular ed classrooms. We know that a regular classroom placement may not be the best placement for all students to meet their unique learning needs. However, for those students who are included in the general education setting, our presenter would encourage educators to consider co-teaching as a service delivery model. Research studies have shown that co-teaching can be very effective for students with special needs, especially those with milder disabilities such as learning disabilities. When implemented correctly, co-teaching can be a very successful way to teach all students in a regular classroom setting. What are the regular education teacher’s roles in identifying these students? How can the regular ed teachers impact the special needs student’s education? What are the limits of the expectations from the regular education teacher? and from the special education teacher? How do the special education staff and the regular ed staff members work together to provide the best educational setting for all of the students in our classrooms? This promises to be a very informative session for teachers who may be considering teaching in a special education setting and for all regular education teachers at all levels and areas of study.