Month: September 2015 - PEBC

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Month: September 2015

PEBC Announces Formation of Colorado’s Largest Residency-based Teacher-Preparation Program

By PEBC / September 23, 2015

DENVER –Sep. 23, 2015–Two of the nation’s most highly regarded teacher-preparation programs have agreed to combine, creating a statewide pipeline of highly effective teachers as well as a new state and national model for teacher preparation. PEBC, a nonprofit that cultivates highly effective K-12 educators to increase student growth and […]

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Colorado teacher residency programs merging to prepare more teachers

By PEBC / September 23, 2015

Two of Colorado’s longtime teacher residency programs are joining forces to expand their reach and prepare at least 50 more teachers each year to help fill a declining workforce. The Boettcher Teacher Residency, which has been around for 12 years, and the 24-year-old Stanley Teacher Prep program are making the […]

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PEBC’s Approach to Teacher Learning: Lab Classrooms

By PEBC / September 18, 2015

Honoring student thinking, promoting teacher innovation and fostering communities of adult learners – these principles described in Emily Hanford’s article, A different approach to teacher learning: Lesson Study are also integral to the professional development work of PEBC. Similar to Lesson Study, PEBC engages deeply with educators through job-embedded professional […]

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Curriculum As A Smörgåsbord

By Wendy Ward Hoffer / September 14, 2015

When I talk with math teachers about shifting their instruction toward math workshop, one common concern arises: How do I cover everything if I dive into only one or two juicy problems a day and spend all this time talking about our thinking? My answer: You won’t. You won’t cover […]

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