ESC of Lake Erie West Resident Educator Consortium
Resident Educator Year 1 Monthly Update
January 2021
Be sure to mark your calendar for your next session. The next RE Year 1 session will be on Tuesday, January 18 from 4:30-6:00pm via Zoom. The Zoom link for the meeting will be posted on the Google Site approximately 24 hours prior to the meeting, and you will receive an email as well.

Also, be sure that you are checking the RE Year 1 Consortium Site for updates. The link can be found at the top of this page.
~ You ARE Important ~
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." William Arthur Ward


"Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell them where their influence stops." Henry Brooks Adams
Mentor Certificates of Attendance
If you are a Resident Educator Mentor and would like a certificate of attendance for the past two meetings, please email Kim Sofo or Liz Kregel and we will email your certificates.
Resources for You
The Engagement Illusion - Tips to determine whether or not your students are truly engagement, and ways to increase engagement.

4 Reading Strategies to Retire this Year - Discover a list of strategies to incorporate into your classroom that aren't on the "retired" list.

8 Quick Checks for Understanding - Try some of these formative assessments to check in on student understanding.

Educators: Next Year Let's Give Ourselves a Little More Space - A nice read on carving in some time for yourself - a great resolution for the new year.
Resident Educator Monthly Update
This monthly Resident Educator e-news 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.
Meeting Cancellations Due to Other Circumstances

RE sessions will be held as scheduled unless there are extreme circumstances that interfere. This would be a rare occurrence. If a session is cancelled or changed, participants will be notified by email from the ESC of Lake Erie West by 2 p.m.
If you have questions, contact Kim Sofo or Elizabeth Kregel, Professional Development Consultants with the ESC of Lake Erie West.