Who: First, second or third year middle grades teachers

When and Where: July 9 & 10, 2008                     July 14 & 15, 2008
                                8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., CST       8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., EST
                                Moss Middle School                 Madison Middle School       
                                Bowling Green                           Richmond

What: This academy is designed to help less-experienced middle level teachers succeed by providing resources, sharing information, and developing a support system. There will be a focus on effective classroom management and differentiating instruction for young adolescents. The academy will offer a variety of large and small group presentations, small group discussions, and structured work/study time. Attendees will be paid a stipend of $125 per day to offset travel expenses and will receive various resources.

Comments from past attendees:

• The academy is refreshing and engaging due to the enthusiastic, experienced educators.
• It's nice to be able to network with other teachers who are experiencing some of the same successes and challenges that I am experiencing as a less-experienced teacher.
• The academy gave me more confidence in myself and for the upcoming year.
• Cooperation, collaboration, and a chance to know I am not alone and there is help.
• The academy is a wonderful learning experience that provides you with a wealth of resources.
• The facilitators are very compassionate and inspired me.
• Useful… Knowledge from experienced teachers.
• The academy has been VERY supportive in a field that seems to be unsupported.
• I learned fabulous ideas to put into practice from mentors and my peers.
• Differentiation was an issue in my classroom last year. After this academy, it won't be this year!
• I have learned where to find quality resources.
• The academy was a wealth of information for me as a new teacher.
• The academy is about learning and growing from the guidance of mentors and peers.

For more information, contact Fran Salyers at fran.salyers@eku.edu or 859-622-1513.
Space is limited.