NEW ONLINE CLASS:

The National Association of Beginning Teachers (NABT) pleased to offer a twelve week on-line mentoring course for Preschool-12 teachers focusing on creating a powerful community of learners using effective strategies for boosting student achievement. The course pairs participants with an on-line mentor teacher, at their educational level! CETSH Students will have weekly contact with their mentor, including a bi-weekly one-on-one teleconference to problem solve any issues that may arise in the participants classroom.

In a small group of no more than 15, participants will work through the a variety of topics, such as:

• Why did you become a teacher?
• What do others expect from you as a teacher?
• How do you create a caring community?
• How do you show your commitment to your chosen profession?
• How do you show your students you are committed?
• How do you garner respect in your classroom?
• What does respect for the profession look like?
• What does “The Power of Observation” mean?
• How to walk the fine cultural awareness line
• How do I find balance in my life?
• How do I create a working team in my room?
• Where do I go from here?
• How can I become a better teacher?
• What valuable information have others learned that can help me?
• What makes a phenomenal teacher?

This 3 credit graduate level course is currently being offered through Central Michigan University. Course participants have the option of taking this course for credit/no credit. If you elect to take the course for credit the class is being offered through Central Michigan University Off-Campus Programs Office. There is a $50 non-refundable admission fee for those not currently admitted to CMU.