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Upcoming Events
Grant Writing Workshop with Evelyn Kelley
Thursday September 1 (9pm E)
Join Evelyn Kelley for an informative Grant Writing Workshop. Ms. Kelley presented this information at the 1998 Alabama State Technology Convention. http://scott.net/~ekelley/grants From deciding what you need, to writing the final proposal, Evelyn outlines the process of obtaining financial support for educational materials and programs. Come to the Conference Room at http://Teachers.Net/conference

"Hot Topics" open Chat in the Lounge
Friday October 2 (9pm E)
"Hot Topics" open chat in the Teachers' Lounge (All grade levels). This new feature at Teachers.Net will allow the free exchange of information and opinion about "Hot Topics in Education" i.e. trends, curriculum, philosophy, practices. Hot Topics sessions will encourage open but focused, civil discussion and debate. The Hot Topic for tonight: "Teaching The Myth and The Reality: Christopher Columbus Discovers America".

Meet Author Ken Leebow!
Monday October 5 (9pm E)
Author Ken Leebow (http://home.navisoft.com/vip/leebow.html) is author of 300 Incredible Things for Kids on the Internet, 300 Incredible Things to do on the Internet, 300 Incredible Sports Sites On the Internet, and "The Leebow Letter" a weekly e-mail newsletter providing news and updates about sites and other happenings on the Internet. Ken has appeared on television and radio and now will be able to boast that he has appeared at Teachers.Net! http://teachers.net/conference/

300 Incredible Things
for Kids on the Internet

4-Blocks Literacy Model - A Classroom Teacher's View
Tuesday October 6 (9pm E)
Susan Jenkinson will climb up out of the trenches to provide information and answers from the perspective of a teacher who has successfully implemented the 4-Blocks Model. Cheryl Sigmon recommended Susan, so we know this session will be helpful! In the Conference Room http://Teachers.Net/conference

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Glyphs Workshop with Cindee
Wednesday October 7 (9pm E)
What are these interesting graphics and how do you use them in your pre-k through elementary classroom? In the Conference Room http://Teachers.Net/conference.

Refining Your Job-Hunting Skills Workshop
Thursday October 8 (9pm E)
Terrill Mitchell, Superintendent of Schools, has invited other school administrators to help answer questions and offer pointers for those seeking positions as teachers. In the Conference Room http://Teachers.Net/conference.

Internet Tips, Ideas, and Projects for the K-12 Classroom with Marjan Glavac!
Friday October 9 (9pm E)
Marjan Glavac, author of The Busy Educator's Guide to the WWW will be available for another focused chat in the Teachers' Lounge. Marjan's successful Internet projects and knowledge about what's out there on the Net are always shared with warmth and good humor. Come to the Lounge at http://Teachers.Net/lounge with your favorite beverage, put your feet up and chat!

What's in a Name? EC/Primary Workshop with Mrs. Alphabet
Tuesday October 13 (9pm E)
What's In a Name? Anne, Mrs. Alphabet hosts to discuss ways to promote early literacy skills using the most powerful word to a child: his/her name. In the Conference Room at http://Teachers.Net/conference

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School ASdministrators' Chat
Wednesday October 14 (9pm E)
Meeting for School Administrators - An informal chat and opportunity to consider a regular schedule of live, online networking sessions for Administrators. Join us in the Teachers' Lounge http://teachers.net/lounge.

Book Talk With Yolanda: Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery
Thursday October 15 (9pm E)
Book Talk With Yolanda: Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah and James Howe, illustrator Alan Daniel. Is this new family pet really a vegetarian vampire as the family dog suspects? Read this immensely popular book for 9-12 year olds then join the discussion in the Conference Room. Order the book today using this link to Amazon Books:
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Bunnicula: A Rabbit-
Tale of Mystery

Student Teachers' Open Chat Meeting
Friday October 16 (9pm E)
Student Teachers' Open Chat Meeting in the Teachers' Lounge. We hope to make this a regular feature at Teachers.Net, so, Tomorrow's Teachers: stop by to set the agenda, plan future meetings! In the Teachers' Lounge http://teachers.net/lounge.

Substitute Teachers' Meeting
Monday October 19 (9pm E)
Substitute Teachers' Monthly Meeting in the Conference Room with Janet/AR. Janet always encourages administrators and classroom teachers to join in for two-way sharing of perspectives and needs. In the Conference Room http://teachers.net/conference.

Daily News - EC/Primary Workshop
Tuesday October 20 (9pm E)
What is "Daily News"? Do you do "Daily News" with your students? What do you include? How do you use it? Djinn brings some ideas to add to yours. In the Conference Room at http://teachers.net/conference

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Elementary/Middle School Teachers' Meeting
Wednesday October 21 (9pm E)
Announcing the Elementary/Middle School Teachers' first monthly chat meeting! Watch the mailrings for topic. Chat in the Teachers' Lounge with discussion leader Kathy/5/IA Subscribe to the mailrings for your level and interests: http://Teachers.Net/mailrings It's free! In the Teachers' Lounge http://teachers.net/lounge.

Book Talk With Yolanda: The Works of Paul Goble
Thursday October 22 (9pm E)
Tonight's discussion is a chat about the works of author/illustrator Paul Goble. Yolanda selected Goble because of his many books about Native Americans. Mr. Goble's The Gift of the Sacred Dog is a Reading Rainbow selection. Join in the discussion in the Conference Room.

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The Gift of
the Sacred Dog

Using Your Scanner with Mary K&1
Friday October 23 (9pm E)
Using Your Scanner Computer Tech Session led by Mary K&1. Maybe that darn machine really can be conquered! Bring your questions to the Lounge for a free chat format. Teachers' Lounge http://Teachers.Net/lounge

Reading Recovery Teachers' Monthly Chat.
Monday October 26 (9pm E)
Announcing the Reading Recovery Teachers' first monthly chat meeting! Join us in the Teachers' Lounge http://teachers.net/lounge.

EC/Primary Meeting - Voting & Election Themes
Tuesday October 27 (9pm E)
Early Childhood/Primary weekly meeting. Elections, Voting and other November themes and activities. Our own Kathleen will share her award-winning classroom election activity, "Your Vote Counts." Bring your ideas to the Conference Room. http://Teachers.Net/conference

Sponsored by ChildWood Magnets


Famous Author/Illustrator Joan Holub Returns!
Wednesday October 28 (9pm E)
Come meet reknowned children's author/illustrator Joan Holub Wednesday October 28 at 9pm ET! This is the time of year when young children will especially enjoy your copy of Joan's Boo Who? : A Spooky Lift-the-Flap Book. Joan has a new book out and says she enjoys chatting with Teachers.Net folks, so join us in the Conference Room for this exciting opportunity to meet with a talented and well-known author/illustrator! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 28 at 9pm ET in the Teachers.Net Conference Room http://teachers.net/conference/

Boo Who? : A Spooky
Lift-the-Flap Book

ESL Teachers' Chat
Thursday October 29 (9pm E)
Announcing the ESL Teachers' first monthly chat meeting! Join us in the Teachers' Lounge http://teachers.net/lounge.

Early Childhood Meetings every Tuesday 9pm E
 
Early Childhood Meetings Tuesday nights in the Conference Room:
     Date -- Meeting Topic
    
    10/06 -- A 4-Blocks Teacher's View
    10/13 -- "What's In a Name" Name activities
    10/20 -- Daily News/Daily Message
    10/27 -- "Your Vote Counts" and November Themes
    
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