Virtual COVID-19 Response Conference
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MARCH 17TH – APRIL 3rd, 2020
NATION-WIDE VIRTUAL ASPIRING EDUCATOR CONFERENCE
Workshops are facilitated by SFEA State Leaders and members of the Student National Education Association at UCF.
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WHAT: Online workshops catered specifically to aspiring educators; hosted by Student Florida Education Association state leaders with guest speakers in the education field
WHERE: ZOOM
WHEN: 1-hour professional development sessions during various times and dates starting March 17 and ending in April.
WHY: Due to the threat of CORONAVIRUS community spread, schools, districts, administrators, and teachers are struggling with curriculum continuity to accommodate virtual instruction. Colleges are closed with uncertainty surrounding graduation, classes, and a return date. Conferences are cancelled. Students are frustrated. Parents are overwhelmed. With a minimum two week isolation period in effect, aspiring educators missing out on internships and classroom-related experiences feel cheated, However, now is the time to showcase initiative and dedication to the education profession. If the education-related conference you were attending or presenting at was cancelled, this is your chance to receive the professional development you missed out on.
RESOURCES
Each workshop ends by sharing a comprehensive resource sheet.
PRIZES
Books, Classroom Stater kits, School Supplies are given away each workshop.
CERTIFICATE
Attend LIVE and earn a certificate for your resume. Showcase your educator professional development.
MEET ASPIRING EDUCATORS ACROSS THE NATION
Over 100+ aspiring educators nation-wide are signed up to tune into various workshops covering Aspiring Educator needs.
Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, Texas, Utah, Vermont, New Jersey, North Carolina, Kentucky, Connecticut, Indiana, and more!
VCRC Workshops.pdf
HOW TO JOIN A VCRC WORKSHOP
Sign Up HERE to receive recordings & certificates | Sent by email 3-5 days after a workshop if attended LIVE. Sent late April for all others.
Keep your eye on the Calendar for changes to the workshops schedule & new opportunities.
Join the ZOOM Link when a workshop is scheduled to begin.
Post on social media using the hashtags #VCRC2020 #COVIDchaos #aspiringeducators
Tag @SNEAUCF and let us know your main takeaways from each workshop.
Anyone can join a workshop for professional development! This conference is shared across the nation and we have attendees from KY, PA, CA, MI, FL, and MORE!
MISSED A WORKSHOP?
If you missed a LIVE workshop but want the resources and a certificate of achievement for your resume:
Watch the recording on YouTube and write down the main points.
Post on social media using the hashtags #VCRC2020 #COVIDchaos #aspiringeducators and tag @SNEAUCF to let us know your main takeaways from the workshop.
Send us an email snea.ucf@gmail.com with your main takeaways and we'll send you a certificate of achievement and a comprehensive resource sheet.
WHAT HAPPENS AT A VCRC WORKSHOP
A facilitator welcomes everyone and covers the ZOOM norms for each workshop:
Sign in on a special link sent in the chat to show LIVE attendance.
Keep microphones muted unless prompted by the presenter(s).
Feel free to use the chat box during the workshop presentation. Our guest speakers love seeing your engagement!
There will be a Q&A session at the close – a chance for you to jump on the mic, discuss, and ask the presenter(s) questions.
A comprehensive sheet of resources on the workshop topic is shared in the chat box and prizes are drawn at the closing of the session.
Attendees will receive the workshop recording and a personalized certificate of achievement 3-5 days after each workshop.
Attendees introduce themselves in the chat: NAME, MAJOR, STATE, –ANSWER TO A FUN QUESTION FROM PRESENTER(S)–, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN FROM THIS WORKSHOP?
Presenters introduce themselves and the agenda – what strategies, resources, and advice will be explored. They cover the relevance of the topic and present their workshop with engagement from the chat box.
Presenters end with contact information and open for a Q&A session.
A facilitator sends the resource sheet with links and the PowerPoint.
Prizes are drawn using names from the sign-in link.
x March 26th, 2020 | 2pm-3pm EST
RESCHEDULED: Family Engagement | It Takes a Community
Sarah Hall, 2020 Seminole County Public Schools District Teacher of the Year, UCF Adjunct Professor, M.Ed. in Reading Education.
√ March 26th, 2020 | 4pm-5pm EST
Social Emotional Learning in the Elementary Classroom
Sarah Hall, 2020 Seminole County Public Schools District Teacher of the Year, UCF Adjunct Professor, M.Ed. in Reading Education, Advocates for SEL, Trauma Informed Teaching, and Family Engagement.
√ March 27th, 2020 | 8pm-9pm EST
Asking the Right Questions | Stepping Away from Lecturing and into Questioning
Kristen Detz, B.S. UCF Primary Education, Minor in Exceptional Education, NEMOURS Children's Hospital Intern, President's Leadership Council, UCF Order of Pegasus.
√ March 28th, 2020 | 8pm-9pm EST
Throw Out That Clip Chart! | Effects of Behavior Management on Students
Angelica Devin, B.S. Primary Education.
√ March 30th, 2020 | 7pm-8pm EST
What to Expect from Practicum Teaching | Best Practices for Your Teacher Internship
Michelle Acker, B.S. Primary Education, Practicum Teacher, Mom.
√ March 31st, 2020 | 8pm-9pm EST
Classroom Management Strategies | What's Your Style?
Kaitlyn Montcrieff M.Ed, Substitute Teacher, NEA AE Committee, Published Author. Hannah McCray B.S. Primary Education
√ April 1st, 2020 | 6pm–7pm EST | HALF SESSIONS
6pm: Cultural Response Theory: Ineffective Change in Education
Kaitlyn Montcrieff M.Ed, Substitute Teacher FL, NEA AE Committee, Published Author
6:30pm: Florida B.E.S.T. Standards | What They Mean for Future Educators
Kaitlyn Montcrieff M.Ed, Substitute Teacher FL, NEA AE Committee, Published Author
√ April 2nd, 2020 | 7pm–8pm EST
Deafness and the Variations Within It | Tools to Support All Students in Your Classroom
Caroline Masia, B.S. Primary Education, Exceptional Education, Deaf Aspiring Educator
April 3rd, 2020 | 8pm–9pm EST
Bring Learning To Life With The MERGE Cube | An Interactive Tool for Your Classroom
Melinda McMullen, B.S. Elementary Education, Mom, Substitute Teacher
New Workshops are added every day until the first week in April. As each workshop is completed, recordings are uploaded to YouTube, certificates are sent by email, and the completed announcement is added to our website and social media.
Social Media Share-Out
Don't forget to tag us @SNEAUCF and use the hashtags #VCRCWorkshops #COVIDChaos #VCRC2020
What were your main takeaways from each workshop? What resources are you planning to use in your classroom?
