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Course Syllabi (2009-2010)

ELEMENTARY SYLLABI
Elementary Education

SECONDARY SYLLABI
Secondary Education

Classroom-Based Teacher Learning

More Than 2 Yrs. Experience:
New to FCPS
"Enriching the Experience"

 

About the Program
The Great Beginnings: Enriching the Experience program is designed for experienced elementary teachers in grades K to 6 and secondary teachers who are new to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

 

The Program Format
The Elementary Great Beginnings: Enriching the Experience program consists of two parts, the Summer Institute for all new (yet experienced) employees and an after school seminar throughout the school year. The after school seminar is an Academy Course.

 

 

Summer Institute Information (Standard School Calendar)

Elementary & Secondary Schedule:

Feel welcome to come for breakfast & networking
on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 7:30 am
Date
Monday,
August 24
Tuesday,
August 25
Wednesday,
August 26
Thursday,
August 27
Friday,
August 28
Time
8:00 - 3:30
8:00 - 3:30
8:00 - 3:30
8:00 - 3:30
8:00 - 3:30
Location
Designated School
(Shared at Summer Institute)
Your School Site

For more detailed information concerning Summer Institute, click on Week at a Glance (Summer 2009)

 

After-School Teaching Seminar

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Dates: Throughout the school year - see syllabus on left

The program focuses on the FCPS curriculum, resources, and best practices in instruction. Opportunities for collaboration and reflection are provided throughout the seminar.

Who Enrolls in Great Beginnings:
Enriching the Experience

All applicants for the program must meet two criteria:

  • Have been offered a teaching contract with Fairfax County Public Schools
  • Have two or more full-time years of experience outside of FCPS

 

 
Last update: August 11, 2009 Curator: Becky Martin, rebecca.martin@fcps.edu