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vitha
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NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
Anyone know anything about this? is it mandatory? Are you going to go?
INSTRUCTIONAL ORIENTATION -
The purpose of this component of the orientation is to introduce you to
the NYCDOE's instructional priorities and initiatives that will most
directly impact you as a teacher. You will have the option of attending
the instructional portion of the orientation on either Monday, August
20 and Tuesday, August 21 OR on Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August
24.
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vitha
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
is it only me?
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| Posted 8/7/07 9:12 AM |
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MrsSchwags
Soccer Baseball Lax Mom
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Jennifer
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
I got one, but since I am not taking the job in the city I'm not going. I think it is mandatory. It seems like it from the email.
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| Posted 8/7/07 9:15 AM |
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beth1
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Beth1
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
Posted by vitha
is it only me?
I know this is a pain, but maybe try calling?
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| Posted 8/7/07 9:50 AM |
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happytobreathe
The Lazy Days of Summer
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
It isn't mandatory. I went last year and found out the hard way it wasn't. You can go one day and not the next. But... I found it helpful to review programs I would use but boring because some sessions where about how to set up a classroom.
YOU DO GET SOME FREE STUFF! 
As for the overall experience- you do get breakfast and breaks with free things. B-
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| Posted 8/7/07 10:16 AM |
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lilqtny
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Tracy
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
I didn't get my invite and I want to go one day what should I do?
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| Posted 8/7/07 10:24 AM |
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beth1
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
Posted by happytobreathe
It isn't mandatory. I went last year and found out the hard way it wasn't. You can go one day and not the next. But... I found it helpful to review programs I would use but boring because some sessions where about how to set up a classroom.
YOU DO GET SOME FREE STUFF!
As for the overall experience- you do get breakfast and breaks with free things. B-
I'm confused ... my invite is for the one day that hers isnt.. I'm going on the 22nd. Are there two different orientations?
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| Posted 8/7/07 10:36 AM |
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vitha
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
Posted by beth1
Posted by happytobreathe
It isn't mandatory. I went last year and found out the hard way it wasn't. You can go one day and not the next. But... I found it helpful to review programs I would use but boring because some sessions where about how to set up a classroom.
YOU DO GET SOME FREE STUFF!
As for the overall experience- you do get breakfast and breaks with free things. B-
I'm confused ... my invite is for the one day that hers isnt.. I'm going on the 22nd. Are there two different orientations?
This is the e-mail that I got. I had already known about the welcome event, that is the one that is at the javitz on the 22nd. I am talking about the Instructional Orientation.
here is the e-mail:
Dear Teacher,
Welcome to the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE)! We
believe that teachers are the most important factor in a child's
educational success, and we are grateful that you have made a choice to bring
your talent and experience to our city's school children. It is an
especially exciting time to become a teacher in New York City as we are in
the midst of the most significant school reform effort in the nation.
To help you be as prepared as possible, we are pleased to invite you to
the New Teacher Orientation that will be taking place during the week
of August 20-August 24. There are two components to the orientation:
one-day welcome event and a two-day instructional orientation. You
should plan on attending all three days, although you have a choice of
dates and location for the instructional orientation. Below is a brief
description of the content of the New Teacher Orientation and directions
on how to RSVP.
WELCOME EVENT
The New Teacher Welcome will take place on Wednesday, August 22 at the
Jacob Javits Center in midtown Manhattan. This day will serve as an
introduction and welcome into teaching in the NYCDOE. You will have an
opportunity to hear from the Chancellor of the NYCDOE, Joel Klein, and
President of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), Randi Weingarten
as well as other educational leaders. Additionally, representatives from
the NYCDOE and the UFT will be presenting workshops on critical
employment related topics including Health Benefits, Salary, and
Certification. Throughout the day, there will also be a teacher resources fair
with representatives from educational services, programs and vendors that
can benefit you and your students. Needless to say, as the cultural
capital of the country, New York City has a wide array of resources that
can help you enrich your classroom and teaching. The event will
kick-off at 8:00 am and will extend until 3:00.
INSTRUCTIONAL ORIENTATION
The purpose of this component of the orientation is to introduce you to
the NYCDOE's instructional priorities and initiatives that will most
directly impact you as a teacher. You will have the option of attending
the instructional portion of the orientation on either Monday, August
20 and Tuesday, August 21 OR on Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August
24. In addition, during the two days you can choose among several
topics to attend workshop sessions designed to help you sharpen your skills
in preparation for starting teaching in NYC. For your convenience,
there is also choice of location among sites in Bronx, Brooklyn,
Manhattan or Queens. When you register you will be asked to select the dates,
borough and workshop topics. Please note that registration is on a
first come, first serve basis and that certain sites and days may fill up
quickly. Please RSVP as soon as possible.
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| Posted 8/7/07 10:46 AM |
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beth1
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Beth1
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
That is strange.. I only got the welcome.. which is fine with me.. that's all I really wanted to attend anyway.
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| Posted 8/7/07 10:58 AM |
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beth1
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Beth1
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
Just got my email.. but I still don't think that I'm going.
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| Posted 8/8/07 10:29 AM |
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vitha
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
Posted by beth1
Just got my email.. but I still don't think that I'm going.
I asked my recruiter and she said that it was mandatory unless you had a really important reason that you couldn't go....
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| Posted 8/8/07 6:27 PM |
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jewels
Stop and smell the flowers
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
i just got my email today. i am annoyed at the last minute notice. the 22nd is my last day of camp (where i'm working for the summer) so i can't go to the welcome orientation. i'd actually like to go to that to hear about benefits and stuff.
i guess i can go to the instructional one on the 23rd and 24th but i don't feel like i need it. i taught the entire year last year doing a leave replacement in the school where i'm working come september. are the freebies worth going?
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| Posted 8/8/07 6:29 PM |
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Moehick
Ready for the sun!
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Properly perfect™
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
Posted by vitha
Posted by beth1
Just got my email.. but I still don't think that I'm going.
I asked my recruiter and she said that it was mandatory unless you had a really important reason that you couldn't go....
So the instructional orientation is mandotory or just the Welcome on the 22nd? Or both?
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| Posted 8/8/07 7:31 PM |
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beth1
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Beth1
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Re: NYC New Hire Instructional Orientation
Posted by Moehick
Posted by vitha
Posted by beth1
Just got my email.. but I still don't think that I'm going.
I asked my recruiter and she said that it was mandatory unless you had a really important reason that you couldn't go....
So the instructional orientation is mandotory or just the Welcome on the 22nd? Or both?
Good question.. anyone know?
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| Posted 8/9/07 9:31 AM |
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