Resident Educator - April 2024

ESC of Lake Erie West Resident Educator Consortium

Resident Educator Monthly Update

April 2024

Carefully read the Resident Educator Newsletter for important program updates.

Click on the buttons below to access the ODE Website about the RE Program, as well as your specific Consortium Site.

Hello, Spring!

Spring is here! Along with budding flowers and sunnier days, we experience the final months of the school year.

While the end of the year is right around the corner, it is still important to stay focused as a teacher. There are some great resources for you to explore in the newsletter. Good luck to you as you look forward to spring break, navigate testing, and begin end-of-the-year preparations.

Whether you area a Resident Educator, RESA candidate, RE Mentor, or RESA Facilitator - remember that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out at anytime.

SBOE Website about RE Program

Resident Educator Year 1

RESA Only Candidates

Resident Educator Year 2

RESA Sample Video Update

TeachForward planned on having RESA sample videos available sometime in March. As we receive more information, we will pass it along.

Mark you Calendars

The final RESA submission date is April 5, 2024. Be sure not to wait until the last minute to complete your submission.

Important Reminder: FINAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT

To verify that you have completed the requirements for the Resident Educator Program, you must meet with your mentor and review the completion form. Both the resident educator and the mentor must sign that all requirements have been completed. Turn the completed form in to the Program Coordinator in your district. Check with the PC about the due date as it may vary from district to district.

MAY 31, 2024 IS THE LAST DAY THAT YOUR PROGRAM

COORDINATOR CAN MARK YOU COMPLETED. IT IS

IMPERATIVE THAT YOU TURN EVERYTHING IN BY THAT DATE.

Resources for You

Great Google Chrome Extensions - (article) Many teachers and students use the popular browser, and it’s easy to customize with these extensions that really benefit students.

6 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Save Time - (article) Teachers can use the artificial intelligence tool to effectively automate some routine tasks.

Brains that Fire Together Wire Together - (video) A 2023 study revealed that while learning, the brains of students and teachers looked remarkably similar.

Simple Strategies to Improve Student Problem-solving Skills - (article) These strategies are designed to make sure students have a good understanding of problems before attempting to solve them.

Mentor Certificates of Attendance

Please visit your Resident Educator Google Site if you are a Resident Educator Mentor and would like a certificate of attendance for any of the meetings. You can save and/or print the certificate for your records from the site.

Resident Educator Monthly Update

This monthly newsletter is designed to provide you with helpful information and resources. Residency is a time to practice, refine and gain a deeper understanding of the art and science of teaching under the guidance of a certified mentor and the support of a professional learning community. You will be receiving monthly updates that highlight where you should be in the program and also offer helpful resources.

If you have questions, contact Kim Sofo or Elizabeth Krege l, Professional Development Consultants with the ESC of Lake Erie West.