Teacher Led Projects
Do you have a topic that you and your colleagues would like to explore further? The St. Lawrence Valley Teacher Learning Center welcomes professional development in the form of Teacher Led Projects. We invite teachers to engage in the opportunity to examine and improve professional practice and evaluate related student outcomes. The program provides teacher teams with structured time to reflect on practice and collaborate in the research, analysis, implementation, and documentation of teacher applied practices/procedures and the resulting impact on student learning, achievement, and educational experience. This opportunity enables teams of teachers (minimum of 3) to pursue professional growth in areas of need.
Get your topic, form a group, and apply today!
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Teacher Led Project
Application
Please complete the form to apply for a Teacher Led Project
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Winter: Apply before December 1st and complete by the last day in February.
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Spring: Apply before February 20th and complete by April 30th.
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Summer: Not available at this time.
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Fall: Apply before October 1st and complete by November 30th.
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Project Idea Bank:
Teacher Led Project ideas are listed below. However, your own ideas, projects, and creativity are welcome and encouraged:
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​Working to incorporate writing strands into science and social studies curriculum.
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Implementing the ideas from a certain book (example: The Reading Comprehension Blueprint) into everyday practices.
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Collecting, creating, and organizing materials as a team to ensure curriculum is understood and ready to implement.
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Researching new curriculum with other aligned teachers (inside or outside of your district).
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Non-tenured teacher support team - meet regularly and help to support/uplift and brainstorm classroom management or curriculum techniques together.
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Research and create "I can" statements to post and implement throughout the year.
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Project Time Line
Organize and Apply
Get your team together (minimum of 3, maximum of 6 people) and submit a proposal. These are done in time windows (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). The application link can be found above.
Work Time
Keep notes and track progress as your team works through quality learning. 10 hours per grant period.
Report + Stipend
Time to celebrate your accomplishment! Submit what you learned and be rewarded with a stipend. $300 for the facilitator and $250 for each group member.
Workshop or Book Study
Have a great book you NEED to share with other teachers or want to host a workshop? We believe that the best learning is FOR teachers, BY teachers!
Please complete this form/application to host a Workshop or Book Study. Your proposal will be reviewed by the director and members of the policy board. If you have questions, please review other offerings in our catalog or reach out the director: Kelly Smith ksmith@ccsdk12.org and the administrative assistant: Deborah Fisher - dfisher@sllboces.org