Background:
One of the district’s goals is to become a Model Continuous Improvement Organization. Through our Collegium for the Advancement of Education, participants are trained in ways to integrate the Sterling quality teaching tools into their classrooms and to apply the Glasser Reality Therapy questioning process to motivate students to take more responsibility for their learning and behavior. These questions are used to assess learning, academic progress and behavioral choices. Statistics have shown that teachers who have invested in this training and adopted these teaching tools provide higher quality education to their students.
The goals of the program are improved communication, productivity, and effectiveness in teaching. This program provides teachers and administrators with the psychological background on how and why children behave as they do by combining psychology, effective teaching, leadership skills, and intervention strategies. Teachers utilizing these methods are able to provide a balanced, long-term successful approach for classroom management and student achievement.
Academy of Teachers Banquet
Academy of Teachers Banquet is a highlight event marking the culmination of a week-long training program hosted by the Collegium for the Advancement of Education. This elegant reception celebrates the induction of six distinguished Golden Apple Recipients into the esteemed Academy of Teachers.
Guests attending the banquet include major sponsors who support educational initiatives, educators who have participated in the week-long training, school principals, and fellow members of the Academy. The atmosphere is one of camaraderie and recognition, as attendees gather to honor excellence in teaching.
A buffet-style meal is served, offering a delicious meal for guests to enjoy as they mingle and share their experiences from the training week. The program begins with welcoming remarks from the President & CEO, who reflects on the importance of education and the impact of dedicated teachers.
Following this, the Collegium trainers take the stage to share
their insights and highlights from the training sessions, emphasizing the growth and inspiration sparked
throughout the week.
Each Golden Apple Recipient is then introduced individually, with a brief overview of their achievements and contributions to the field of education. In turn, each recipient has the opportunity to speak, sharing their personal journeys, teaching philosophies, and gratitude for being recognized among their peers. Their words inspire not only fellow educators but also the community at large, reaffirming the vital role teachers play in shaping future generations.
The evening concludes with a sense of unity and motivation, as all attendees depart inspired to continue their commitment to educational excellence and innovation.
