Chartwell Teaching Institute

Creating a positive and productive classroom environment requires an approach that prioritizes both structure and connection. By collaborating with students to establish clear expectations, the classroom can be a safe, empowering, and engaging learning environment from the very beginning of the year. Billy Swift, director of student support at Chartwell, shares some of his key tips for positively connecting with students and setting them up for success at the start of the school year. Read Billy's tips here ?? https://buff.ly/4cvwSJn #ChartwellTeachingInstitute #classroomsuccess #classroommanagement #teacherresources

Jennifer Gygax, Literacy Program Specialist, Special Education, Napa Valley Unified School District, never imagined that her career would be spent teaching secondary students how to read, but when she was called to do so and saw firsthand how many secondary students had been left behind in the world of literacy, she jumped at the opportunity. Read about Jennifer’s career and experiences as a secondary teacher and literacy coach, and how working with The Chartwell Teaching Institute shifted her lens of literacy instruction ??

The Lead to Literacy grant has sparked a movement across California to transform the way we teach students. Here's what educators from Napa County, Riverside County, and Siskiyou County are saying about their experience at the Structured Literacy workshop ?? ?? "The Lead to Literacy Grant and training from the Chartwell Teaching Institute allowed me to re-engage in some of the most relevant, researched, and profoundly important work of my career." ??"Attending the Chartwell Teaching Institute and being part of the Lead to Literacy grant has provided me with a foundational knowledge of the fundamentals of the Science of Reading." ??"Students who have had a lifetime of reading failure are not only learning to read but are also setting themselves up for post-secondary success." ??"The continued support from Chartwell staff has transformed how our district is addressing structured literacy instruction." ?? "As a third-year attendee of the Chartwell Teaching Institute, I have become better equipped my teachers and the changes to literacy instruction they are implementing." #ChartwellTeachingInstitute #ScienceofReading #LeadToLiteracy #StructuredLiteracy

I just finished presenting with Chartwell Teaching Institute on Equitable Assistive Technology and had such great conversations about the future of assistive along with with AI and adaptive technologies in education. Know a local educator, school or district that could benefit with PD on strategies and tools for science of reading, universal design principles, AI, intentional tech, ADHD, strength based learning and more? Please share and have them follow Chartwell Teaching Institute. Our summer workshops will wrap up soon, but we’ll be adding more workshops in the near future - and our partnership program runs strong throughout the school year. #monterey #education #california #literacy #dyslexia #neuroscience #professionaldevelopment

3 days left to register for the dysgraphia workshop on Tuesday, July 2! Join the Chartwell Teaching Institute for this one-day professional development course made by educators, for educators. Gain a comprehensive understanding of dysgraphia, how it can impact your students' experience in the classroom, and what strategies are available to help them be the best learners they can be. This workshop is designed for both primary and secondary educators. Only a few spots remain; register today ?? https://buff.ly/4cHU33q #chartwellteachinginstitute #dysgraphia #montereycounty #californiateachers #teacherresources

We are excited to announce six new workshops that have been added to our schedule this summer! We also heard your feedback and listened, so we will be offering one workshop virtually and are hoping to add more virtual options to the schedule. For a full list of summer course offerings and descriptions of our new workshops, click the link below. ?? Elementary Math: Curriculum Planning with Intention ?? Secondary Math: Curriculum Planning with Intention ?? Dysgraphia: Writing Within [Between] the Lines ?? Advanced Phonics Concepts ?? Psycho-Educational Evaluations to Inform Instructions ?? Advanced Phonics Concepts (VIRTUAL) https://buff.ly/3w1Yh68 #Chartwellteachinginstitute #professionaldevelopment #montereyeducators #teacherresources #teachertraining

Workshop Wednesday! Do you want your classroom to run smoothly and your instructional time to be more effective? Do you want your students to become independent with managing their time, space, material, and information? This 1-day workshop will provide an overview of executive functioning, including the practical application of skills, strategies, and tools that promote executive functioning growth This workshop will be led by Billy Swift, director of student support at Chartwell, and Lisa Benjamin, occupational therapist. Together, they'll cover the scope and sequence of executive functioning skills, current research, the application of study skills in the classroom, and how to build and support executive functioning skills. Monday, June 17 will be tailored for elementary educators, and Tuesday, June 18 will be tailored towards middle and high school educators. Both workshops will run from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at Chartwell School in Seaside, California. Learn more and register here ?? https://buff.ly/3w1Yh68 #ChartwellTeachingInstitute #PDforTeachers #PDforEducators #executivefunctioning #classroomstrategies

Justifying professional development opportunities can be a challenge, and a prohibiting factor, for many educators. In schools across the country, remaining within budget is an issue whether it’s public, private, or charter. Though it may be intimidating, or perhaps you think your administration will deny your request, here are our tips for how to justify professional development opportunities outside your organization (like CTI!). And...if you need help with your formal proposal, we've created a template specifically for CTI workshops. All you need to do is create a copy, fill in the blanks that apply to you, and send it off to your administration or senior leadership. Read all of our tips for advocating for professional development, and find our ready-to-use template on our blog ?? #Chartwellteachinginstitute #PDforteachers #PDjustificationtips #ProfessionalGrowth

Workshop Wednesday! This week we're highlighting our June 27 workshop, Universal Design for Learning 101 facilitated by Amanda Zonghi, M. Ed. The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 101 workshop equips educators (elementary, middle, and high school), instructional coaches, specialist teachers, and administrative support with practical tools to create a truly inclusive classroom that will set all learners up for success. The one-day session dives into UDL principles (Representation, Expression, Engagement) and provides strategies for diverse learning styles. Design a UDL-aligned curriculum, leverage technology, and create inclusive, equitable classrooms - all to empower your students to reach their full potential! Learn more and register here ?? https://buff.ly/4dxKEwD #Chartwellteachinginstitute #professionaldevelopment #PDforteachers #udl

Justifying professional development opportunities can be a challenge, and a prohibiting factor, for many educators. In schools across the country, remaining within budget is an issue whether it’s public, private, or charter. Though it may be intimidating, or perhaps you think your administration will deny your request, here are our tips for how to justify professional development opportunities outside your organization (like CTI!). Additionally, we have provided a template (https://buff.ly/3WA3cXe) for a formal proposal for those who want assistance justifying attending a Chartwell Teaching Institute workshop or course. Make a copy of the template and using the tips below, fill out the sections of the template that apply to you. 1. Do your research. ?? Thoroughly research the workshop, course, or conference you’re interested in attending. Who are the key speakers? What topics will be covered? How does this relate to your job description? 2. Alignment with your goals. ?? Consider how attending this professional development event aligns with your current and future goals. What will this opportunity provide you and how will you implement it into your day-to-day professional life? ?? Benefits to the organization. ?? ?? Emphasize the benefits that this opportunity will have for you as an employee and for your organization as a whole. The experience that you gain will benefit your team directly and is an investment in the company’s success and growth. ?? Cost-benefit analysis. ?? ?? Provide your administrative team with a cost-benefit analysis that details every expected cost (registration fees, transportation, food, lodging, etc). Highlight the return on investment that can come out of those expenditures. Will you be able to take on a new subject after attending? Will you become a more specialized teacher with expertise in a specific field? Remember; investing in teachers is an investment in students. 3. Proposal presentation. ?? Prepare a formal proposal to give to your administrative team or senior leadership. Be as specific as possible, especially regarding cost. In addition to outlining all potential costs, be specific about your reasoning for wanting to attend and what benefits it will provide on both a personal and organizational level. 4. Follow-up and flexibility. ?? Be prepared to follow up on your request. Questions or concerns may arise once your proposal is received. Be open to negotiations or compromises. If your proposal is initially denied, look into alternative options like virtual conferences, traveling with coworkers to reduce cost, or planning to attend next year and working it into the budget in advance.