NYSAIS Beginning Teachers Institute

The Beginning Teacher Institute (BTI) is designed for first or second year teachers and assistant teachers. The experience is highlighted by small group discussions led by a staff of experienced teachers and facilitators, along with videotaping of sample lessons by participants. In 2022-23, the institute will be held with an in-person full-day session at the start and the end of the institute, and after-school Zoom meetings in November, December, and February.

Dates

Full-day sessions:

• October 14, 2022 – Opening Day in person, The Spence School, 412 East 90th St., NY, NY, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with an hour lunch break
• April 21, 2023 – Closing Day in person, location The Spence School, 412 East 905h St., NY, NY, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with an hour lunch break

Monthly sessions are on the following Mondays, from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.:

• November 7
• December 5
• February 6

The program supports professional growth and development in three main areas:

• The self (goals, personal growth)
• The relationship to the school (parents, colleagues, Heads, and students)
• The vocation of teaching (curriculum, classroom management)

Areas of focus of BTI include:

• Parent Conferences
• Classroom Management
• Writing Comments and Grades
• Setting Goals
• Subject Area Discussions
• Grade Level Discussions
• Working with Students with Learning Differences
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Current Issues in School Today

The staff of the Beginning Teachers Institute includes seasoned teachers and administrators who serve in leadership roles. Participation on the staff of the Beginning Teachers Institute includes occasional meetings for planning prior to the institute, as well as full participation and leadership during the institute. Those who would like more information and/or are interested in serving on the staff of one of our institutes should contact Marcy Mann, Associate Director for Professional Learning, marcy@nysais.org.

Fees:

• Members: $650
• Non-members: $750

Staff in 2022-23

Sara Beasley is an English teacher and chair of the English department at The Spence School.

Kim Deveaux, BTI co-leader, is the Ethics and Technology Coordinator at Ethical Culture Fieldston School.

Mark Silberberg – Mark Silberberg is the Director of Admissions and Outreach at The Lang School. Previously, he has served as the Middle School Principal and the Director of Learning & Innovation at Little Red Schoolhouse Elisabeth Irwin High School (LREI).

Nikki Vivion currently teaches upper school science and serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Nightingale-Bamford School, a role assumed after spending seven years as chair of the science department. Nikki’s passions lie in public health and the environment, and most specifically at their intersection.