View Seminar: The Reading Cafe - Harris 10% Happier (Allegany County)
| Seminar Name | The Reading Cafe - Harris 10% Happier (Allegany County) |
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| Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Short Desc | The Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to discuss contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction. The first novel is Jeff Zentner's In the Wild Light (August 5, 2021): an unforgettable story of friendship, loss, and new beginnings: a poignant coming-of-age novel about two best friends whose connection is tested when they get the opportunity to leave their impoverished small town for an elite prep school. |
| Seminar Full Desc | This one's for teachers:
The Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to discuss contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction. The second book is Dan Harris' memoir 10% Happier: the 2019 Revised Edition: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story. Teachers have experienced a tremendous amount of stress over the last three years. Harris' book is part-science, part-memoir, and part self-help; he outlines specific ways that he learned to deal with stress and improve his life. Join me and teachers from around the region as we work through Harris' experience and discovery. The first 15 registered will receive a copy of the book. |
| Workshop Full Desc | The Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to discuss contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction. The first novel is Jeff Zentner's In the Wild Light (August 5, 2021): an unforgettable story of friendship, loss, and new beginnings: a poignant coming-of-age novel about two best friends whose connection is tested when they get the opportunity to leave their impoverished small town for an elite prep school.
In the Wild Light has been named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times; Buzzfeed; Kirkus Reviews; Publishers Weekly; and Chicago Public Library. *Important Note: The Reading Cafe book talks aren't designed to promote novels to teach to students; the talks are an opportunity for teachers to talk about contemporary adolescent literature that could be a great addition to curriculum/instruction; teaching the novel to students is a district-based decision. |
| Seminar Date | 08/10/2023 |
| Opening Time | 10:00 am |
| Closing Time | 2:00 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 08/09/2023 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | Middle and High-school ELA teachers (grades 7-12 recommended) |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | Not set |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | *Important Note: The Reading Cafe book talks aren't designed to promote novels to teach to students; the talks are an opportunity for teachers to talk about contemporary adolescent literature that could be a great addition to curriculum/instruction; teaching the novel to students is a district-based decision. |
| Seminar Objectives | Teachers will read Jeff Zentner's In the Wild Light.
Teachers will discuss the novel: author's purpose, theme, setting, characterization, powerful passages, parallels to contemporary life, etc. Teachers will experience professional resources that connect to the novel. Teachers will consider project-based learning connected to the novel. |
| Work Summary | Not set |
| Assessment of Learning | Whole group discussion of the novel; connecting the resources; ideas for text-based project-based learning |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | Not set |
| Needed Changes | Not set |
| Next Steps | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | To Be Determined |
| Location | TBD |
| Site Status | Regional |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Cancelled |
| Workshop | The Reading Cafe |
| Starting Registration | 9:30 am |
| Credit Hours | 4.00 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Category | 529 - Professional Development |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | 08/08/2023 |
| Added By | Laurie Sledge |
| Seminar Id | 8484 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
Facilitators
- Anne Mitchell Cancelled
Districts That Can Send Participants
- Allegany-Limestone Central School
- Andover Central School
- Belfast Central School
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School
- Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
- Cuba-Rushford Central School
- Ellicottville Central School
- Fillmore Central School
- Franklinville Central School
- Friendship Central School
- Genesee Valley Central School
- Hinsdale Central School
- Olean City Schools
- Pioneer Central School
- Portville Central School
- Randolph Academy
- Randolph Central School
- Salamanca City Schools
- Scio Central School
- Wellsville Central School
- West Valley Central School
- Whitesville Central School
- CA-BOCES Admin
- CA-BOCES CTE
- CA-BOCES ISS
- CA-BOCES IT
- CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
- CA Teacher Center
Learning Standards
- 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
- 6 Responsibilities Collaboration
- 7 Professional Growth