September Newsletter

Good morning Educators! Most schools have been in session for over a month--new classroom communities are being created and ALL teachers have had successes. I know first hand, from my 10 years as a teacher, how hard it can be to recognize and remember those successes when facing the many challenges of teaching. To support educators recognizing their successes and honoring their professional knowledge, we've partnered with the Writing Skills Improvement Center (WSIP) on the UArizona Campus to launch Storying your Success. We're still finalizing the details, but have funding for 20-30 educators to join the efforts thanks to a grant from the UArizona College of Humanities. If you're interested in joining please register here and we will share more information and formalize invitations as we finalize the details.

TREC Happenings

September 8th; 4-5:30pm. Social Emotional Learning—From the Inside Out webinar with Dr. Tim Grivois
Monday Moments—a new mentorship opportunity!
- September 12th and 26th; 4:00-5:00pm
September 20th from 9:30 - 11:00, Hybrid PD on Hybrid PD. In response to a request from PD Providers, TREC is hosting a Hybrid PD engaging in best practices for Hybrid PD. Register now!
TREC 2022-2023 Communities of Practice (CoPs). Register by September 30th! Just added: Equitable Grading CoP is meeting the 4th Thursday of the month from 4:30 - 5:45 (5:45 - 6:00 Q/A)
October 25th; 4-5:30pm: Best Practices for Language Access in Educational Settings with Dr. Holly Silvestri from the National Center for Interpretation (NCI)
Save the Date: Thursday, November 17th, 4:00-5:00pm for a webinar focused on field trip pedagogy.
Storying Your Success—a unique opportunity in partnership with WSIP and TREC for teachers to share their stories!
TREC Advisory Board Updates, We are thrilled to share the following news:
- Dr. Ron Marx is the new chair of the TREC Advisory Board.
- Dr. Robert Berry, COE Dean, has joined the TREC Advisory Board.
- Zulema Stanbrook has joined the TREC Advisory board as the principal representative.

The Advisory Board along with TREC stakeholders and teachers will be working on a Strategic Planning effort this year! Note: Invitations for the upcoming TREC Retreat focused on this effort will go out later this week.

Best,
~Dr. Jen Kinser-Traut, TREC Director

SEL webinar this week!

Twice a month on a Monday we invite new and veteran teachers to join us on zoom from 4-5:00pm. Teacher will have a chance to connect and we will have a discussion aligned with and guided by the book Onward by Elena Aguilar.

September Dates:

September 12, 4:00-5:00pm
September 26, 4:00-5:00p

Join the zoom meeting: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81631431464

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There are still a few spot left...

The Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP) at the University of Arizona will lead participating teachers through discussions about the power of storytelling and how to put their stories into words as professional documents, blog entries, podcasts, and more. Join us for this unique opportunity to bolster your skills and strategies for telling your own story. *Limited stipends may be available for participants.

Welcome Dr. Robert Q Berry III to the COE!

We would like to extend a warm welcome to the new Dean of the College of Education at the University of Arizona, Dr. Robert Q Berry III. To learn more about the college read Dean Berry's message at:
https://bit.ly/uazeducationdeanmessage

Pictured above: Dr. Berry joined the TREC Teacher Leaders and Ambassadors meeting.

Opportunities from the Community & Our Partners

UArizona's College of Education presents We Will Not Be Silent: Speaking Back to Trans Oppression in Schools, a panel discussion in which speakers will talk about on-the-ground efforts focused on resisting the effects of these proposed bills and signed laws, as well as ways all educators can support and advocate for trans rights.

Learn More Here

Applications for the Tucson Values Teachers Raytheon Leaders in Education Award are now open. Submit by September 12.

This honor is designed to recognize the contributions of exceptionally skilled and dedicated PreK-12 teachers in Pima County.
Winning teachers will be recognized with the award at TVT's annual Stand Up 4 Teachers event on Nov. 9 at the University of Arizona and will receive $2,500 cash each. The winning teachers' schools will also receive $2,500. Finalists will receive $500 each.

Apply Now

New Teacher Induction Program for Secondary Mathematics with the CRR!

Applications are open for the Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers (CRR) New Teacher Induction Program for Secondary Mathematics. This program supports middle and high school teachers new to mathematics education. First and second year mathematics teachers are invited to participate. Experienced teachers who will be teaching secondary mathematics for the first time are also invited to apply.

Participants attend monthly Saturday workshops throughout the school year. These sessions provide a format to share ideas, materials, and concerns, deepen mathematical knowledge, model good teaching, and promote collegiality. Participants can earn a stipend for full participation!

Note: The CRR is currently on a waiting list for this program. You are encouraged to apply but know that you will be placed on a waiting list.

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Partnering Districts/Schools

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