On Saturday, February 11, Arkansas Teacher Corps fellows and staff met at Chicot Elementary in Little Rock for the third All Corps professional development of the 2022-23 year. The all-day event began with a mindfulness session led by a guest facilitator from the social-emotional learning non-profit Breathe For Change in the morning, followed by content-specific development and equity after lunch. Overall, 90% of fellows reported experiencing a moment of mindfulness during the Breathe for Change session and growing as a facilitator of their content.
Archive for tag: Social-Emotional Learning
20.122022December 20, 2022
Survey Assesses Students’ Social-Emotional Readiness
By Arkansas Teacher CorpsIn ATC NewsTags Data, Research, Social-Emotional Learning, Teacher Development
A recent survey of students taught by Arkansas Teacher Corps fellows found that students’ self-reported grit has increased since September 2021 when the fall survey was last administered and grit was rated the overall lowest. Students again rated self-management and instruction as the highest overall with little change from before. However, students also indicated a decrease in growth mindset, or the belief that a person's intelligence and abilities can be improved through new learning, challenge, and practice.
28.102022December 19, 2022
ATC, Teach Plus AR Host Twitter Chat on Self-Care
Arkansas Teacher Corps and Teach Plus Arkansas partnered to co-host a Twitter chat about self-care on September 27, 2022 in honor of National Self-Care Awareness Month.
26.082022August 31, 2022
ATC Receives $205,800 Grant For Fellow Support
By Brandon LuciusIn ATC NewsTags Licensure, Mental Health, Organizational Development, Social-Emotional Learning, Teacher Development
Arkansas Teacher Corps was awarded a grant totaling $205,800 by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) in August 2022. Grant funds will provide additional supports for fellows in the areas of teacher licensure, wraparound support, and educator wellness for the 2022-23 school year.
22.062022June 22, 2022
Six ATC Fellows To Complete Yoga Teacher Training
By Brandon LuciusIn ATC NewsTags Emotional Resilience, Mental Health, Social-Emotional Learning, Teacher Development
Freda Calloway (ATC '20), TyKesha L Cross (ATC '20), DaLecia Jones (ATC '19), Max Parker (ATC '21), Randi Sparks (ATC '13), and Adrian Williams (ATC '14) were selected for sponsorship to complete the Breathe For Change 200-hour Wellness, SEL and Yoga Teacher Training. Upon completion, they will be certified to teach inclusive yoga classes and lead social-emotional learning within ATC and their school districts.
19.042022August 26, 2022
ATC Receives $131,250 Grant to Support Fellows
By Brandon LuciusIn ATC NewsTags Licensure, Mental Health, Organizational Development, Social-Emotional Learning, Teacher Development
Arkansas Teacher Corps was awarded a grant totaling $131,250 by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) in March 2022. Grant funds will provide additional supports for fellows in the areas of teacher licensure, wraparound support, and social-emotional learning for the 2021-22 school year.