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Learn How We Get There. Attend a Workshop.

Monday, March 1, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Checking for Understanding: How to Gauge Student Progress
James Verrilli, Co-Founder and Principal, North Star Academy Downtown Campus Middle School
Uncommon Schools Home Office, New York, NY

The difference between "I taught this" and "The students learned this" can be hard to decipher for even the best teachers.  Through effective checking for understanding, teachers are better able to re-teach to improve comprehension and increase student performance.  This workshop models numerous ways to check for understanding and provides teachers with ample opportunity to reflect upon and practice each method.

Hear How We Get There. Talk to Teachers and Leaders.

We know that without great teachers and leaders, little else matters. During a half hour call, learn more about how the work of Uncommon staff helps close the achievement gap.

Sunday, March 14, 2010, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST

A Webinar Discussion on Special Education

Meghan Fitzgerald, Director of Special Education, Uncommon Schools

Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST

A Webinar Discussion on College Readiness

Adam Kendis, Director of College Studies at North Star Academy College Preparatory High School

See How We Get There. Visit a School.
Do you work in math, science, or early elementary education, and want to learn more about the instructional systems we have in place to lead students to high levels of achievement? Are you interested in visiting our schools with a group of your colleagues? If so, please contact Leah Shalev, Director of Outreach, at lshalev@uncommonschools.org

Interested in learning more or joining our professional development listserv? View our workshop catalogue by clicking here or email Leah Shalev, Director of Outreach, at lshalev@uncommonschools.org.