Centra Chapter Conference was a SUCCESS!

Our first annual conference was a SUCCESS!  Thanks to all the participants, to the presenters, to the Southern Chapter, and the PRTESOL Board for your presence, your support and for being part of a special day. Soon, we will be sharing pictures of our different activities! 

See you on November 16 at our PRTESOL Annual Convention 2012. Access the link to download the  Pre-Registration Form. If you want more information access the PR TESOL webpage.

Continue igniting the passion for teaching and inspiring  the  desire  for  learning. 

PRTESOL Central Chapter Conference - Sept.29, 2012

Our  Central Chapter Conference will be on September 29,2012 at Thomas Alva Edison School in Caguas. We will offer several workshops and an amazing plenary:  

The 3Rs in Teaching: Reflecting, Re-Examining, and Re-Invigorating Yourself 

Presented by Prof. Edward Torres, Assistant Professor, PUCPR, PRTESOL Southern Chapter President 

Come and enjoy our workshops! Some of them are:

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Dealing with Parents Effectively

Target Audience:  All Levels

Presenter: Mary K. Vázquez, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, English Teacher and Bilingual Program Coordinator at Thomas Alva Edison School, Caguas

As a teacher and the Bilingual Program Coordinator I have learned that parents are our most valuable asset.  This workshop will help teachers work effectively with parents, even the most difficult ones, and prevent problems before they happen.  The author of How to Handle Hard-to Handle Parents, Maryln Appelbaum, offers targeted strategies and solutions to establish positive and harmonious relationships with parents to enhance the home-school connection.

 
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Creative Teaching: The Use of Foldables in Class

Target Audience: Present and future elementary educators

Presenter:  Wanda Vega, M.Th., Religion and English Teacher, Colegio Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, Hato Rey

This “hands on” workshop is to develop and encourage teachers in using foldables as a strategy in teaching.  Participants will learn how to construct foldables and how they can be used in class.

We invite you to our first conference Igniting the Passion for Teaching: Inspiring  the  Desire  for  Learning.  Some of our workshops are:

“Electronic Portfolio: A Deeper Look into your Professional Life”
Target Audience:  All Levels
Presenter:  Isamari Cruz, Ed.D(c) in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology, Math Teacher at Thomas Alva Edison School, Caguas.
This “hands on” workshop is to inspire and to guide teachers in creating a professional portfolio as a way of reflecting about their practice. Participants will learn how to build their Weebly site and to start their professional portfolio. Incidentally, participants will explore how to incorporate the portfolio as an assessment tool.

“The Burnout Syndrome”
Target Audience:  All Levels

Presenter: Jennifer Alicea Castillo, Ed.D, Assistant    Professor, UPR, Ponce

A conference for all levels that will open your eyes and will make you think about self-control, your relationship with students and parents, and about the importance of taking time for yourself. (Yes! It can be done.)

Mapa Edison