"The training provided by the Opportunity Schools' Teacher Training Institute during the summer and throughout the school year focuses on strategies that equip classroom teachers to be more effective with all students, not just students with challenges. The effectiveness of the professional development component of this program cannot be overstated."
Don Pettinger, Principal
Grace Christian School, Cypress
Our professional development and consulting services are under the umbrella of our Teacher Training Institute (TTI). TTI is a division of Opportunity Schools that provides school-wide staff development. Originally it was created for Opportunity Teachers but in recent years has been expanded to include all private and public school teachers. TTI offers in-service training during the summer and throughout the school year. On-site TTI services are customized to meet an individual school's identified goals and objectives.
CEU's can be awarded for every 6 hours of in-service training.
Summer Training
Our TTI Summer Training provides best practices and in-depth professional growth in teaching strategies in the content areas, behavioral intervention, social skills curriculum, and classroom management. Sessions are taught by highly qualified experts in each field.
2012 Summer Training
We are excited to present Opportunity Schools' 2012 Teacher Training Institute entitled, Building A Better Brain II, June 18th - 22nd, 2012.
"Teach to many different learning styles so the potential of every learner is tapped. Use alternative forms of assessment and instruction to provide avenues for those who learn differently."
Click on the link below to view and/or download registration and workshop information:
On Site Professional Development
Our staff development team of highly qualified experts in the fields will come to your site to conduct and facilitate your customized professional development services. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Reading Comprehension Across The Curriculum
- Formative Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Accommodations and Modifications
- Social Skills Development
- Positive Behavior Plan Development and Implementation
- Making Math Meaningful
- Understanding Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
Consulting
Consulting services are provided by Joanne Foland our Director of Education. Click on Our Staff page to see her bio.
- Classroom Observations
- Development of Behavior Intervention Plans
- Attendance at IEP Meetings
- Consultation Regarding Parent's Rights & Safeguard Procedure
- Program Review with Administration
- Interpretation of IEP's & Private Assessments
Downloads:
No Child Left Behind Funding Information
